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...

More from my 16-18 year old children: -my godness! -Time flied and we had to leave.(great class) -Hi dad, its me your "good son" -Homework is too heavy. -I nearly vomit in my mouth (eew) -I always thought they(black people) were made from chocolate so I asked them "are you sweet?" - I can't live without you- my honey my milk! - I was not very exciting -He is the top banana( as in the boss) - I hurt my hand myself - I would die very badly (you better live goo...

More from my 16-18 year old children: -my godness! -Time flied and we had to leave.(great class) -Hi dad, its me your "good son" -Homework is too heavy. -I nearly vomit in my mouth (eew) -I always thought they(black people) were made from chocolate so I asked them "are you sweet?" - I can't live without you- my honey my milk! - I was not very exciting -He is the top banana( as in the boss) - I hurt my hand myself - I would die very badly (you better live goo...

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...

I don't really care what y' all think but this is not about you so if you do comment or not...it really won't make a diference...I don't give a " choose your own expletive" about points. I miss "Kingbee" because he listened to me and always gave very insightful opinions. I know others do too so its not just me he doted on...

Here are a few of some things my students whose ages range from 15-18 write in their daily journals for me, their Oral English teacher. - I didn't go to have lunch because of the paining of my feet. -...So we had to watch them leaving like a bunch of sillies. (This said after one group beat the other during a friendly basketball match) -There are different kinds of girls- comely girls, gorgeous girls, nobility girls and very very beautiful girls. -(Suggestion on how I can im...

Here are a few of some things my students whose ages range from 15-18 write in their daily journals for me, their Oral English teacher. - I didn't go to have lunch because of the paining of my feet. -...So we had to watch them leaving like a bunch of sillies. (This said after one group beat the other during a friendly basketball match) -There are different kinds of girls- comely girls, gorgeous girls, nobility girls and very very beautiful girls. -(Suggestion on how I can im...

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 ...

A few years ago my mom suffered a minor non- life threatening stroke which spiraled me into the abyss of frantic fear of the impending doom of the death of my parents. Now my dad is losing his teeth? How can that be, I am not even there yet. I still need my parents in my life. Who is going to walk me down the isle? Who is going to Bless my first child? Where will I go if I need parental refuge? Which brings me to now. Why have I been chasing after the minor things of my life? I fee...

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!

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...

Good has been done!!! Kirsty was awarded a diplomatic passport and a monetary gift. As a result, Zimbo's were moved and decided to do the ultimate sacrifice. Name their kids after her! (This coincidentally also happened during the Iraq-Kuwaiti war which explains why we have a residential area called Baghdad and a beer called "scud missile." eccentric?...no!) > > REPORTS FROM VARIOUS HOSPITALS AROUND ZIM HAVE SHOWN HOW KIRSTY HAS >TOUCHED LIVES IN ZIM - NEW BORN BABIES : > > Kirs...

Good has been done!!! Kirsty was awarded a diplomatic passport and a monetary gift. As a result, Zimbo's were moved and decided to do the ultimate sacrifice. Name their kids after her! (This coincidentally also happened during the Iraq-Kuwaiti war which explains why we have a residential area called Baghdad and a beer called "scud missile." eccentric?...no!) > > REPORTS FROM VARIOUS HOSPITALS AROUND ZIM HAVE SHOWN HOW KIRSTY HAS >TOUCHED LIVES IN ZIM - NEW BORN BABIES : > > Kirs...

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 ...