I am Good day, readers. First off, for the first or second time ever in my life, I am going to use this phrase: Happy Lunar New Year. I like the fact that the Chinese Communist Party has forced many people, not just Taiwanese, to take a long hard look at history and roots. The Chinese do not OWN the lunar new year. Many countries in Asia do. That term is more fitting than ever. So this is the Year of the Pig and I am excited. After a whole lunar dog year of hardships, seemingly helpless setback, and reincarnation of self-identity, I am ready to make some changes. Treating myself better is definitely a start. That means giving myself some much-needed items. I got myself new academic-style glasses to replace the ones I broke over summer 2018. And no it is not one of those Korean-looking ones. I just look like my father.
Updates for the new year is that college entrance exam, winter version, for the Taiwanese high schoolers is finally over. That means shedding many students and returning to a state of relative tranquility. That's the good news. The exciting and new upcoming stress is coaching a new English debate team to face the challenges of Nationals next semester. I am very honored and humbled to get the chance to do this for the 3rd or 4th year. Putting myself on the spot and forcing myself to be vigilant on my own logic has helped not only students but also my own growth as I continued to set myself as an example of what to become for the young bloods in the future.
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