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. ![]() I also gave my parents new watches that made them more than happy. It was the first time I got the chance to do so in a long while. Mom is very ecstatic and wore it the second day after she got it. Dad is quietly pleased and showed glimpses of joy as he opened the box. I will leave the rest to imagination. I had a good, regular Lunar New Year where I did not have too much discord at home. I left on the second day of the holiday series because, honestly, I lead a wholly different life from theirs. There's just more for me to do in Taipei. And it is not entertainment. It is truckloads of work, human resources juggling as a private tutor, and things an adult faces on a daily basis. All in all, I am happy to say that Taoyuan will give me more energy to draw on as I embark on the new semester after Lunar New Year celebrations. Linkou Taoyuan's plants and water droplets make it hard for me to not rejuvenate after a hardcore semester of teaching. I leave a view of where I grew up for all of you to enjoy below. Cheers!
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