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...
by Alison | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Just Life
The other day, I was hanging out with some friends that I don’t get to see very often. One friend suggested that we play a game where we all write down a few questions and then we take the questions out and go around and everyone has to answer the questions. Someone...
by Alison | Oct 22, 2024 | Stories (English)
Inspiration Words: Tortilla and Aspirational Braxton sat down on the hard chair in the dining room of his restaurant. It was 2 a.m., and the last of the night crowd had just left. The kitchen staff had finished cleaning up, and he had put away the rest of the drinks...