by Alison | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog, Just Life
If you know me, you probably know that I hate goodbyes. But I love to see old friends, and this week, I had one of those wonderful opportunities. A friend from Nepal has been living in the UK, and he stopped by my city for a few hours on his way back home. Even though...
by Alison | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog, Chinese Language and Culture
On most Wednesdays, I have lunch with a delightful group of people including my friend from America, a colleague from China, her friend who is now my friend from China, and our other colleague from Indonesia. With so many languages and cultures, we tend to have some...
by Alison | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog, Chinese Language and Culture, Just Life
A month or two ago, I heard about a Chinese speech competition. Sure, why not, I can join that! I thought to myself. I signed up by adding someone’s WeChat and learned that I had a month or two to prepare and write the speech which I would then film and submit online....
by Alison | Oct 29, 2024 | Stories (Chinese)
译者：厉雪 灵感词：好的，街道“别磨磨蹭蹭的，安妮。”妈妈在超市的过道责备她。 安妮把手轻轻搭在购物车边上，听妈妈的话，跟紧她。...
by Alison | Oct 29, 2024 | Stories (English)
Inspiration Words: Yes and Sidewalk “Stop dawdling, Anne,” her mother scolded her as they walked through the aisles of the supermarket. Anne held gently to the side of the grocery cart, keeping close, like her mom preferred. “Can you get some of the chocolate chips...
