Pearl of the Orient: February 2009

Guess where am I??? Probably you might think that I am on top of a mountain in China....but nah this is the view from my hostel window !!!! ha Last week was misty.....u almost feel that u are in heaven haha

I have signed up for teaching PUTONGHUA in 长洲 ! This is my first lesson there!

A very small island....it did not take me long to reach the beach (the other side of the island)

This is a Catholic Primary School

Whao! I saw this! haha I guess the students must have wondered what is this ?!?!?!

A very small and peaceful island....enjoyed my first lesson!!! Btw when I asked them to write down what they want to be when they grew up, I have some typical answers such as nurse, teacher, scientist....but there are a few surprises that really brought some laughter to the class. A little boy seems very determined to be the 香港港铁车长....哈哈.....and he is so determined that he memorised the entire MTR stations in its order!!!!! haha i was truly amused and amazed! Another girl wants to be a salesperson haha However, there seems to be a lack of people who wants to be doctor and lawyer...hmmm a point to ponder....Will there be a difference if Singaporean kids were asked the same question??) I think there might be more doctors and lawyers bah ha jsut a guess...

My metrosexual roommate and his Biore Pore ritual

HK Heritage Trail II brought us to Central!!

HK people can really give their opinion......no need to go Speakers' Corner haha...just type, print and paste...

Nice Noodle and company!

Btw, lost 90% of my photos...cos my comp crashed....haizzz...nvm i shall get the photos from the others.
Good news:

I have been selected to be one of the Gobi Desert 2009 volunteer!!!
I am so excited! haha
I have to plan my Tibet-Xinjiang trip to coincide to the competition so that I can save on transportation

Dear Guowei,

Congratulations, you have been selected as a Volunteer for the Gobi March 2009. Please confirm your acceptance by responding this e-mail.

We receive three-times as many applicants than we have positions, and select from the best and most internationally diverse collection of candidates. Volunteers are selected to ensure diversity of nationality, age, and gender along with the necessary skills for the event. The skills you will learn and use as a volunteer will become a unique asset for the rest of your life. You will meet exceptional people from more than 20 countries, with whom you will experience the frontier of athletic events and cultures.

If you accept I will send you the Official Staff & Volunteer Pack. This explains more about the event and should answer any questions you may have.

To assist you to plan for the events, there are a few dates to keep in mind: