It's 4am in China. I haven't seen my country for 2 years..but I saw it live tonight..in Greece among other countries like Qatar, Sudan, Iraq, USA. There was Zimbabwe, proud and colorful, all of us, black, white and colored(please dont comment on this word use..its what we call biracials in my country and its not derrogative) Zimbabweans. It made me so proud to be Zimbabwean I danced and almost cried...and there I was at 3 in the morning with my friends from Bolivia, Lesotho, Canada, Au...

Here is a run down of the last 14 days of my so called life (in no particular order) - My computer died and I lost everything on it except about 6 pieces of music and a start to an article. I lost the first chapter of my book, 7 pages worth of brainstorming material and about 25 articles (unpublished). - I entered a talent contest and won second prize, 2000US dollars. - I moved to the other side of China and I love my job but hate the weather and miss my dog. -I broke a friends...

I hope this works...this is my first ever article that was published in a recognized newa medium Link I don't know why they changed my title, should I sue??? Most of you have read it though since this was my first article so if you have just click on "Forums" for other people's new stuff!

People point, nudge and stare. "Is her hair real?" "Where is she from?" The brave ones draw nearer for a closer look. I have been spit at, sniffed at, prodded, pulled at, glared, wowed at and even on rare moments applauded at all because I am a foreigner. My special treatment overflows from my classrooms to the streets, markets, restaurants, parks and anywhere else my presence might be felt. I am a foreigner in a foreign country. A country still juvenile to the exposure of the world o...

My first attempt to get published was taken up by "21st Century" a prominent Chinese Newspaper that appears weekly in English!!! The best thing is...you all read it first!! It's one of my first articles I posted here, Karaoke Ok. I worked really hard on it and am soo happy I am getting rewarded for my efforts. This is such an encouragement for me. Excuse while I gloat in self admiration for a second:) Now I can finally call myself a writer and not have to refer to that thing I ...

Next week I have to teach a bunch of middle schoolers about the differences between British Englsh and American English main focus being on pronunciation/ pronounciation. Please help me compile a list of words that are spelt , pronounced differently, or have dual meainings on both sides of the ocean. I have already looked at some links but I thought I could get some from you guys that you use or know personally. Appreciate it much!!! xie xie, xie xie!

People have pleasant and not so pleasant recollections of places they have been, things they have done that they are proud of some things that they regret. I have food. Food that I have eaten and wish I hadn't , food that brings back fond memories of a time and a place where I enjoyed it and I was happy. Food makes a mark on the milestones of my life. I remember when I first got drunk, it was the night I downed 2 bottles of Zinfandel (pink) with my best friend in a hotel room. Every t...

Bush reverses gay marriage position WASHINGTON, DC—In a surprising move designed to capture the gay vote, President Bush has changed his position on gay marriage. “I think gays & lesbians should marry…each other. That’s right. I'm saying that gay men should marry lesbians,” said Bush during his regular radio speech. “It would look much more like a traditional Bible-based marriage, and allow gays and lesbians to legally marry a person who is also homosexual.” Many conservatives and supp...

Scientists develop anti-racism patch Long-awaited, controversial Smack Patch now sold over-the-counter (photo illustration at end of article) CHICAGO—A group of Black American scientist have developed a new, controversial patch that helps racists to finally stop racism. The Smack Patch is applied by one person who forcibly smacks the patch on the back of the neck of the racism addict. Called Smack Patch because of the unique way it is applied, the new anti-racist patch is now being so...

Ok, I may have the best view just outside my window (zig zag mountains, fishing river right by me and an authentic fishing village next to it with men in long boats and triangular straw hats...) BUT I miss normal life!! I miss bars, noisy cars and ethnic food restaurants. I could go on and on but I already did that before in an earlier article so I'll just get to the point. Please play with me!!! You are my connection to real life and you are the only people miles around that I can pla...

Kirsty won the gold for swimming for Zimbabwe. A country that does not recognize or give her the full privileges of citizenship because she is white. She is at least a 3rd generation Zimbabwean but all this does not matter because Zimbabwe is at the moment under a corrupt regime that kills white Zimbabweans and takes their farms from them claiming they are racist colonialist pigs who need to go back where they came from. I have pasted the real sentiments of real Zimbabweans both black ...