Sunday March 14, 2010:
How dating and mating running in China:
Yesterday, we decided to take away the food; in meantime we were waiting in the restaurant.
I had noticed a boy and girl were dating .His face was full of big huge pimples looked like moon surface and he was coughing and sneezing all over.
In China they feel embarrassed or it is not tradition to use the tissue when the sneeze, so they make it so natural releases it into the air. At this point we are talking about dating here.I was talking to Wijbren and he had the same opinion too. If he was in my country he could never ever had a dream of having a girl, but her here, such nice naïve girls are always ready for date!.
Well no insult of offence to any nation, but in China, maybe due to high population or what I don’t know exactly, but I see nicer girls in matter of appearance than boys. One thing is good and for sure boys can find somebody even if, they are not that much good looking, but in some other countries they have to face with loneliness.
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Entitled, Mob Romance :(I was reading a news in the Guardian bog today, which I refer you too that romance by numbers: Chinese girl's lonely heart advert attracts mob
Girl sought man to charm her in Cyrano de Bergerac style but instead was met by scene reminiscent of Brave heart)
It is about singles day in China and express the way those girls approach and organize tasks for boys and write down the name in the wall, follow up on a certain day when they have done the task they come and shout the girls name .Well, this is the way goes in so many Universities which are the first place girls and boys properly can start dating, which takes few years up to sleep together and have relationship so alike westerns.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thrusday July 29, 2010
July 29, 2010:
Receiving awards is a great feeling.
I assume a lot of us in different occasions have received, achieved prizes and rewards. Attending in national or international ceremonies, receiving certificates or graduation time in high school or university time are all special moments for anybody.
I do remember my first prize; when I learned how to swim well and I just turned to six; it was a great feeling. I do still have the car toy that I have received for my parents.
When I was 10, I started painting and playing violin. After a couple of years, when my art reach to a point proudly appear in public, I realized how flattering is to receive applause, prize or any kinds reward.
In the past, receiving rewards were just belonged to nobles, soldiers and people who have killed enemies of king or queen or defended the country during the war time.
But after, industrial, Cultural Revolution and modernization, social respects and values has changed in different ways.
Nowadays, not just soldiers or nobles due to their heroic actions or defend the frontier and kill the enmies, receive rewards.scientists or writers, directors and artists in fine art or visual art, such as cinema and theater getting particular national or international, such as Nobel prize, Oscar.
In some occesions, if the person has done a great job might receive his/her reward personaly from hand of president or king which calls as a great honor.
Receiving awards is a great feeling.
I assume a lot of us in different occasions have received, achieved prizes and rewards. Attending in national or international ceremonies, receiving certificates or graduation time in high school or university time are all special moments for anybody.
I do remember my first prize; when I learned how to swim well and I just turned to six; it was a great feeling. I do still have the car toy that I have received for my parents.
When I was 10, I started painting and playing violin. After a couple of years, when my art reach to a point proudly appear in public, I realized how flattering is to receive applause, prize or any kinds reward.
In the past, receiving rewards were just belonged to nobles, soldiers and people who have killed enemies of king or queen or defended the country during the war time.
But after, industrial, Cultural Revolution and modernization, social respects and values has changed in different ways.
Nowadays, not just soldiers or nobles due to their heroic actions or defend the frontier and kill the enmies, receive rewards.scientists or writers, directors and artists in fine art or visual art, such as cinema and theater getting particular national or international, such as Nobel prize, Oscar.
In some occesions, if the person has done a great job might receive his/her reward personaly from hand of president or king which calls as a great honor.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
July 28, 2010
July 28, 2010:
Increasing population of senior citizen:
To start with, statics in different many fields show so many changes in 21st century, and one of them is increasing the population of the world; specifically number of senior citizens.
We are aware of population is increasing and there are some logical reasons behind this fact. First of all, if we consider the advance medical system and treatment and compare it with even half century ago, then it will be obvious that how many people from infants till elderies are surviving from fetal, chronic disease which non of them were doable couple of decades ago
.
Personally, since a century ago the penicillin had been discovered, has made enormous difference in medical surgeries and treatments. The diagrams of health from a century ago are rapidly rising up.
Moreover, not just just due to better health care, but also using more nutritious and enjoying regular exercises, are some other elements which are most effective of longer life.
In fact, it is a good and bad news for our globe. The most advantage of increasing age is everybody can enjoy longer life span, seeing longer generations after us and be healthier due to advance medical system, which is all these are personal advantages for people and their families.
On the other hand, even though, older people seem to be healthier than before, but still after retirement age and afterwards they might feel a bit isolated from society and get disappointed of a boring ,dull long life.
In conclusion, I do believe all these are depend on society, health care, family care, and personal perspective of life style that make a long life happy, positive, even active or destructive and dull.
Increasing population of senior citizen:
To start with, statics in different many fields show so many changes in 21st century, and one of them is increasing the population of the world; specifically number of senior citizens.
We are aware of population is increasing and there are some logical reasons behind this fact. First of all, if we consider the advance medical system and treatment and compare it with even half century ago, then it will be obvious that how many people from infants till elderies are surviving from fetal, chronic disease which non of them were doable couple of decades ago
.
Personally, since a century ago the penicillin had been discovered, has made enormous difference in medical surgeries and treatments. The diagrams of health from a century ago are rapidly rising up.
Moreover, not just just due to better health care, but also using more nutritious and enjoying regular exercises, are some other elements which are most effective of longer life.
In fact, it is a good and bad news for our globe. The most advantage of increasing age is everybody can enjoy longer life span, seeing longer generations after us and be healthier due to advance medical system, which is all these are personal advantages for people and their families.
On the other hand, even though, older people seem to be healthier than before, but still after retirement age and afterwards they might feel a bit isolated from society and get disappointed of a boring ,dull long life.
In conclusion, I do believe all these are depend on society, health care, family care, and personal perspective of life style that make a long life happy, positive, even active or destructive and dull.
July 23, 2010
July 23, 2010:
Description of Tehran:
Tehran is the capital of Iran and have a population of over 17 millions.There are few small cities have built in outskirts of Tehran which so many years ago were not like this at all.
There are enormous number of skyscrapers have been built, only in couple of decades, which have made the appearance of city totally different, but have attracted so many people from small counties to the capital city.
I was born in this city and I am fond of living here, but recently when I came back after being away for years from Tehran, I have realized the pollution, heat and traffic is a big issue, which brings hatred of some people staying in, nomore.
Tehran became capital city of Iran in 19th century and afterwards till now have been atrracting so many politicians and businessmen into the city and distircts around.
This city from three parts surrounded by Alborz range which is an avantantage and disadvantge as well.First of all Alborze mountain is pretty high and Tehran is a located in plateau area .Secondly, these mountains are acting like a huge wall against the wind, so that means a lot of pollution stagnantly stay in the air, most of the time.
Theran was famous for its cold, long and snowy winter and hot and dry summer.It has been a while that amount snow has been reduced.Summers are getting hottter and hotter, therefore a lot of Therany people in summer time spend most of their weekends or holiday in the North part of the city on the bottom of moutain besides the rivers and streams.
A couple of weeks ago, I took my husband Wijb over there and he loved it.There are still some nice woods and river and we did some water pipe and nice faty-diet dinner.
In this industiral and cosmopolitan city you can find enurmous number of theaters, cinemas and resturant with national and international cuisins.Number of univerisities and hospital are out of control.
Our new governer has been made enough effort to make the appearance of city greener and has done a great job, surpisingly.
Description of Tehran:
Tehran is the capital of Iran and have a population of over 17 millions.There are few small cities have built in outskirts of Tehran which so many years ago were not like this at all.
There are enormous number of skyscrapers have been built, only in couple of decades, which have made the appearance of city totally different, but have attracted so many people from small counties to the capital city.
I was born in this city and I am fond of living here, but recently when I came back after being away for years from Tehran, I have realized the pollution, heat and traffic is a big issue, which brings hatred of some people staying in, nomore.
Tehran became capital city of Iran in 19th century and afterwards till now have been atrracting so many politicians and businessmen into the city and distircts around.
This city from three parts surrounded by Alborz range which is an avantantage and disadvantge as well.First of all Alborze mountain is pretty high and Tehran is a located in plateau area .Secondly, these mountains are acting like a huge wall against the wind, so that means a lot of pollution stagnantly stay in the air, most of the time.
Theran was famous for its cold, long and snowy winter and hot and dry summer.It has been a while that amount snow has been reduced.Summers are getting hottter and hotter, therefore a lot of Therany people in summer time spend most of their weekends or holiday in the North part of the city on the bottom of moutain besides the rivers and streams.
A couple of weeks ago, I took my husband Wijb over there and he loved it.There are still some nice woods and river and we did some water pipe and nice faty-diet dinner.
In this industiral and cosmopolitan city you can find enurmous number of theaters, cinemas and resturant with national and international cuisins.Number of univerisities and hospital are out of control.
Our new governer has been made enough effort to make the appearance of city greener and has done a great job, surpisingly.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Trip to Shiraz July 2010
Trip to Shiraz 2010-07-20
After Wijb stayed for a week in Tehran, then we decided to go on a trip to Shiraz.
I wanted to show part of Iranian culture and Old Persian Empire to Wijb to have something nice and cultural in his mind from Iran, on his first impression.
I thought the best way for me and Wijb is to be on tour, so I have got tickets for Wednesday 9th to 16th July.
Starting at 5 am on Wednesday and got to the airport and after a long trip with one our delay arrived to Shiraz airport. Our tour leader had made a great effort to find everybody and put us all together in a mini-van going toward the hotel.
On the way to the hotel, we passed from two big historical parks with history of couple of hundred years.
Shiraz is famous for beauty of its parks; poem and poetry. Summers are not the best season to visit, but during autumn and spring all streets are full of orange trees and aromas spread all over of the town.
Anyhow, our hotel was a four star located in center of the city but far away from traffic. The good part was around hotel we could find couple of local restaurant which was a chance for Wijb to try out local cuisines as well. We got some kind of soup and some Kebabs cooked in a traditional way.
In three and half day we stayed there. We visited Saadi and Hafez tombs that both are among the most famous from 6th century, in Iranian literature; their poems have been translated into so many languages in the world.
There are few castles inside the city left which worth watching.
The most spectacular place which has artists, historical background ad unfortunately partly left is Persepolis and Pasakard, both defined as world heritage and are symbol of old Persian empire.
These two places are 60 km far from city and it took us an hour to get there. It was pity that heat was annoying, but listening to the historical histories and knowing more about cultural heritance was great though.
After Wijb stayed for a week in Tehran, then we decided to go on a trip to Shiraz.
I wanted to show part of Iranian culture and Old Persian Empire to Wijb to have something nice and cultural in his mind from Iran, on his first impression.
I thought the best way for me and Wijb is to be on tour, so I have got tickets for Wednesday 9th to 16th July.
Starting at 5 am on Wednesday and got to the airport and after a long trip with one our delay arrived to Shiraz airport. Our tour leader had made a great effort to find everybody and put us all together in a mini-van going toward the hotel.
On the way to the hotel, we passed from two big historical parks with history of couple of hundred years.
Shiraz is famous for beauty of its parks; poem and poetry. Summers are not the best season to visit, but during autumn and spring all streets are full of orange trees and aromas spread all over of the town.
Anyhow, our hotel was a four star located in center of the city but far away from traffic. The good part was around hotel we could find couple of local restaurant which was a chance for Wijb to try out local cuisines as well. We got some kind of soup and some Kebabs cooked in a traditional way.
In three and half day we stayed there. We visited Saadi and Hafez tombs that both are among the most famous from 6th century, in Iranian literature; their poems have been translated into so many languages in the world.
There are few castles inside the city left which worth watching.
The most spectacular place which has artists, historical background ad unfortunately partly left is Persepolis and Pasakard, both defined as world heritage and are symbol of old Persian empire.
These two places are 60 km far from city and it took us an hour to get there. It was pity that heat was annoying, but listening to the historical histories and knowing more about cultural heritance was great though.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Friday July 23, 2010
July 23, 2010:
Description of Tehran:
Tehran is the capital of Iran and have a population of over 17 millions.There are few small cities have built in outskirts of Tehran which so many years ago were not like this at all.
There are enormous number of skyscrapers have been built, only in couple of decades, which have made the appearance of city totally different, but have attracted so many people from small counties to the capital city.
I was born in this city and I am fond of living here, but recently when I came back after being away for years from Tehran, I have realized the pollution, heat and traffic is a big issue, which brings hatred of some people staying in, nomore.
Tehran became capital city of Iran in 19th century and afterwards till now have been atrracting so many politicians and businessmen into the city and distircts around.
This city from three parts surrounded by Alborz range which is an avantantage and disadvantge as well.First of all Alborze mountain is pretty high and Tehran is a located in plateau area .Secondly, these mountains are acting like a huge wall against the wind, so that means a lot of pollution stagnantly stay in the air, most of the time.
Theran was famous for its cold, long and snowy winter and hot and dry summer.It has been a while that amount snow has been reduced.Summers are getting hottter and hotter, therefore a lot of Therany people in summer time spend most of their weekends or holiday in the North part of the city on the bottom of moutain besides the rivers and streams.
A couple of weeks ago, I took my husband Wijb over there and he loved it.There are still some nice woods and river and we did some water pipe and nice faty-diet dinner.
In this industiral and cosmopolitan city you can find enurmous number of theaters, cinemas and resturant with national and international cuisins.Number of univerisities and hospital are out of control.
Our new governer has been made enough effort to make the appearance of city greener and has done a great job, surpisingly.
Description of Tehran:
Tehran is the capital of Iran and have a population of over 17 millions.There are few small cities have built in outskirts of Tehran which so many years ago were not like this at all.
There are enormous number of skyscrapers have been built, only in couple of decades, which have made the appearance of city totally different, but have attracted so many people from small counties to the capital city.
I was born in this city and I am fond of living here, but recently when I came back after being away for years from Tehran, I have realized the pollution, heat and traffic is a big issue, which brings hatred of some people staying in, nomore.
Tehran became capital city of Iran in 19th century and afterwards till now have been atrracting so many politicians and businessmen into the city and distircts around.
This city from three parts surrounded by Alborz range which is an avantantage and disadvantge as well.First of all Alborze mountain is pretty high and Tehran is a located in plateau area .Secondly, these mountains are acting like a huge wall against the wind, so that means a lot of pollution stagnantly stay in the air, most of the time.
Theran was famous for its cold, long and snowy winter and hot and dry summer.It has been a while that amount snow has been reduced.Summers are getting hottter and hotter, therefore a lot of Therany people in summer time spend most of their weekends or holiday in the North part of the city on the bottom of moutain besides the rivers and streams.
A couple of weeks ago, I took my husband Wijb over there and he loved it.There are still some nice woods and river and we did some water pipe and nice faty-diet dinner.
In this industiral and cosmopolitan city you can find enurmous number of theaters, cinemas and resturant with national and international cuisins.Number of univerisities and hospital are out of control.
Our new governer has been made enough effort to make the appearance of city greener and has done a great job, surpisingly.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
July 17, 2010
Saturday July 17, 2010:
It has been couples of days living with my parents without Wijb.
We had to buy his ticket to Ireland a few days earlier than our expectation, as all tickets for the date we were planning were sold out.Wijb had to pay a bit more even though.
During these couple past days, I was working hard to make copies and emails embassy and send documents to be translated. Anyhow, as every single Iranian knows things in Iran always been complicated and put big stone in front of you. I would say “another milestone” in my life.
Translation place has been making excuses till now about Iranian marriage certificates that we have got in Holland from Iran embassy.I need them to show as marriage documents.
Irish embassy just accepts English translation of stuff and we married with Dutch regulation and apparently I am the only one here with this particular problem.
The only good news is Wijb as got a nice place for us and I have seen the pictures. It is one bedroom cozy house, close to the city center, tram, bus routs with a lovely small back yard which is particular for me. Moreover, close to Wijb’s work place.
I do feel he has been working these few days over there to make essential things for starting work properly and efficiently.Having a meeting with manager and starting work on Monday can be called another good beginning, hopefully.
It has been couples of days living with my parents without Wijb.
We had to buy his ticket to Ireland a few days earlier than our expectation, as all tickets for the date we were planning were sold out.Wijb had to pay a bit more even though.
During these couple past days, I was working hard to make copies and emails embassy and send documents to be translated. Anyhow, as every single Iranian knows things in Iran always been complicated and put big stone in front of you. I would say “another milestone” in my life.
Translation place has been making excuses till now about Iranian marriage certificates that we have got in Holland from Iran embassy.I need them to show as marriage documents.
Irish embassy just accepts English translation of stuff and we married with Dutch regulation and apparently I am the only one here with this particular problem.
The only good news is Wijb as got a nice place for us and I have seen the pictures. It is one bedroom cozy house, close to the city center, tram, bus routs with a lovely small back yard which is particular for me. Moreover, close to Wijb’s work place.
I do feel he has been working these few days over there to make essential things for starting work properly and efficiently.Having a meeting with manager and starting work on Monday can be called another good beginning, hopefully.
July 4, 2010
Sunday July 4, 2010:
Yesterday we went to have a pizza and some milkshake in our department store, called Markaze-Tegari.This place for who used to live in Sharak is so familiar and brings up memories as well.
Price of products and even food products has incredibly increased .I was telling Wijb, here in Iran people live with Euro price, but income for so many is still Rial in fact.
Wijbren during these few days has noticed high inflation in Tehran, as we go to the supermarket or some other place to get some food or drink.
Yesterday Wijb got his ticket to Dublin. The interesting part is few days ago they mentioned they had empty seats on the plane and price was duable, but just after 3 days the whole flight was packed. So, we had to buy another flight 3 days earlier and more expensive one.
Now, after coming back from Shiraz trip Wijbren can just stay another 2 days in Tehran. Time really flies so fast.
These days we are planning got to the Alborz Mountain; in fact the based camp in Tehran, a local, traditional place on the bottom of Alborz range. Truly, I would like to escape from heat of Tehran, and as far as I am concern Wijb likes mountains, rivers and streams.
Yesterday we went to have a pizza and some milkshake in our department store, called Markaze-Tegari.This place for who used to live in Sharak is so familiar and brings up memories as well.
Price of products and even food products has incredibly increased .I was telling Wijb, here in Iran people live with Euro price, but income for so many is still Rial in fact.
Wijbren during these few days has noticed high inflation in Tehran, as we go to the supermarket or some other place to get some food or drink.
Yesterday Wijb got his ticket to Dublin. The interesting part is few days ago they mentioned they had empty seats on the plane and price was duable, but just after 3 days the whole flight was packed. So, we had to buy another flight 3 days earlier and more expensive one.
Now, after coming back from Shiraz trip Wijbren can just stay another 2 days in Tehran. Time really flies so fast.
These days we are planning got to the Alborz Mountain; in fact the based camp in Tehran, a local, traditional place on the bottom of Alborz range. Truly, I would like to escape from heat of Tehran, and as far as I am concern Wijb likes mountains, rivers and streams.
July 1, 2010
Wednesday July 1, 2010:
Back home after years:
It has been 4 days passed from our arrival. Our flight was so long and irritating. We flew from Beijing via Urumqi to Tehran.
In fact instead of 8 hours, took us 12 hours on board.Urumuqi is the capital on Xingjian anonymous region in China, located on North West of the country.
Anyhow, by the time we arrived was almost 10.30 p.m on Saturday evening. My mum and dad were waiting for while. It was such an unforgettable moment for me after 4 years seeing my parents so happy and excited.
We had spent these couple of days organizing our staff and getting used to living here.Theran weather is so hot nowadays and wearing uniform and scarf make it worse. Pollution is pretty high though.
I have missed home-made cooking and it has been such a pleasant time to eat Iranian dished after a while.Wijbren, loves Iranian food and especially snacks and cookies, such as Sohan, Baglava and Pistachio.
We have been spending some times in parks and some places close by in Sharake-Gharb.Wijbren and I was both been pretty busy to organize some stuff.
I have already booked our trip to Shiraz .I is hopping it works out well and show Wijbern the history or Old Persian Empire, which presumably is part of dignity and pride of all Iranians.
Changing Chinese money and connecting to the internet and get a new mobile line, as all are simple thign is such pain in butt here.
Being far from home in years means you have forgot so many things further more, things have got more complicated or much more annoying in some points.
The funny part is during thee few days I have had few times problems with money and recognizing the correct amount of it, meanwhile we were doing some shopping’s!.
Everything, is so expensive and inflation in Iran is unbelivable.Things are three same value of Euro but payments and incomes are according to Rial (Iranian currency) is great isn’t it!
My Dad wanted to present a suit for Wijb because of our marriage so, we went to Hakupian, which is the most fashionable stylish hand made suits for men design, here.
I am planning to show Wijb some museums in the North of Tehran and possibly we go to the bottom of Alborz Mountain to have a picnic there.
Back home after years:
It has been 4 days passed from our arrival. Our flight was so long and irritating. We flew from Beijing via Urumqi to Tehran.
In fact instead of 8 hours, took us 12 hours on board.Urumuqi is the capital on Xingjian anonymous region in China, located on North West of the country.
Anyhow, by the time we arrived was almost 10.30 p.m on Saturday evening. My mum and dad were waiting for while. It was such an unforgettable moment for me after 4 years seeing my parents so happy and excited.
We had spent these couple of days organizing our staff and getting used to living here.Theran weather is so hot nowadays and wearing uniform and scarf make it worse. Pollution is pretty high though.
I have missed home-made cooking and it has been such a pleasant time to eat Iranian dished after a while.Wijbren, loves Iranian food and especially snacks and cookies, such as Sohan, Baglava and Pistachio.
We have been spending some times in parks and some places close by in Sharake-Gharb.Wijbren and I was both been pretty busy to organize some stuff.
I have already booked our trip to Shiraz .I is hopping it works out well and show Wijbern the history or Old Persian Empire, which presumably is part of dignity and pride of all Iranians.
Changing Chinese money and connecting to the internet and get a new mobile line, as all are simple thign is such pain in butt here.
Being far from home in years means you have forgot so many things further more, things have got more complicated or much more annoying in some points.
The funny part is during thee few days I have had few times problems with money and recognizing the correct amount of it, meanwhile we were doing some shopping’s!.
Everything, is so expensive and inflation in Iran is unbelivable.Things are three same value of Euro but payments and incomes are according to Rial (Iranian currency) is great isn’t it!
My Dad wanted to present a suit for Wijb because of our marriage so, we went to Hakupian, which is the most fashionable stylish hand made suits for men design, here.
I am planning to show Wijb some museums in the North of Tehran and possibly we go to the bottom of Alborz Mountain to have a picnic there.
June 26, 2010
Saturday June 26, 2010,
Today is the last day of our stay on Wednesday in China. We arrived in Beijing on Monday and it was such a peasant flight, and then had to rush to the embassy to stamp the visa for Wijbern.
By the time, we got there was almost noon and surprisingly we received a very polite and homely attention and got the visa shortly. If I knew that for the beginning we could stay shorter in Beijing.
Anyhow, I had Dutch exam in Embassy on Wednesday. From my childhood I have had always fear for examinations. So far thing got much better after receiving the test result. I had to stay in embassy for a while and tempted and irritated. I passed with a very good mark and I am really delighted of 4 months spending time and effort on Dutch language.
As a matter of fact, I missed some part of exam due to bad connection via phone with examiner. I didn’t like oral exams on the phone in a long distance which is annoying and it was computer on the other side, so they never give you enough time to think, recap or either any hesitation.
We had 2 more days to rest in Beijing and do final shopping in fact.
I am really pleased of my stay around 7 years in China, met my husband 2 years ago and travelling to so many countries before and after wards, my English rapidly improved; I have had a respectable job, but I must confess, we both have done what we wanted form here and before it gets ore annoying living here it is a time to eave peacefully.
I am so happy after years going back home to see my family share moments with them, especially dad sickness is a matter.
I am hopping soon plans work for going to Ireland and visa process and things work out as we planned, because I and Wijb scarified so many things till now and caught things as well for something better and different.
Today is the last day of our stay on Wednesday in China. We arrived in Beijing on Monday and it was such a peasant flight, and then had to rush to the embassy to stamp the visa for Wijbern.
By the time, we got there was almost noon and surprisingly we received a very polite and homely attention and got the visa shortly. If I knew that for the beginning we could stay shorter in Beijing.
Anyhow, I had Dutch exam in Embassy on Wednesday. From my childhood I have had always fear for examinations. So far thing got much better after receiving the test result. I had to stay in embassy for a while and tempted and irritated. I passed with a very good mark and I am really delighted of 4 months spending time and effort on Dutch language.
As a matter of fact, I missed some part of exam due to bad connection via phone with examiner. I didn’t like oral exams on the phone in a long distance which is annoying and it was computer on the other side, so they never give you enough time to think, recap or either any hesitation.
We had 2 more days to rest in Beijing and do final shopping in fact.
I am really pleased of my stay around 7 years in China, met my husband 2 years ago and travelling to so many countries before and after wards, my English rapidly improved; I have had a respectable job, but I must confess, we both have done what we wanted form here and before it gets ore annoying living here it is a time to eave peacefully.
I am so happy after years going back home to see my family share moments with them, especially dad sickness is a matter.
I am hopping soon plans work for going to Ireland and visa process and things work out as we planned, because I and Wijb scarified so many things till now and caught things as well for something better and different.
June 20, 2010
June 20, 2010;
Today, is our last day staying in Xian? I have been working here for one and half year. Couple of months ago, we decided to make our mind eventually and notify school for our absence in next term.
Wijbren persistently was looking for a job in both Holland and Ireland to see how things work.
I have been studying Dutch relentlessly as well. I am actually ready for Dutch state exam holding at embassy 3 days from now. In order to get permanent visa for Dutch states; I have to pass that exam first.
We have had so much tension and streets due to getting job on time and plans for furutre.Hopefully, if everything works, a job agency offered a vacant position as advertising and co-operation between Ireland and Nederland’s in his agency for Wijb.He had to have 3 interviews in row and eventually reached t an agreement. After the first relief ,I have been working hard to find out some courses somehow related to my major and reserved some places up to be able to get into in Ireland.
These couple of weeks working hard to finish the course at University as soon as possible and handover the documents, negotiations and punishments which we had to pay for our resignation is not easy to pass through.
Anyhow, it is the last day here, and tomorrow early morning we are heading to the airport with the earliest flight get into Beijing and heading towards Iran embassy to apply for Wijbren visa.
He and his family panicky passing the times are not sure how safe Iran could be for Wijbren.I feel bad and down and worried as well. It is his first trip and I would love to show places to him and my family, impatiently are counting for our arrival. I have been home for 4, entire years.
I have just told them his time; I have to stay few months to get hopefully Irish visa, which has its own process and storyline.We are sending Wijb by the June 16 or 17 to Ireland and hoping he can send over the documents as sponsorship for accommodation and job security for me and then me an able to apply for visa.
I have to sort out stuff in Iran and get ready for my next challenge in life though.
Today, is our last day staying in Xian? I have been working here for one and half year. Couple of months ago, we decided to make our mind eventually and notify school for our absence in next term.
Wijbren persistently was looking for a job in both Holland and Ireland to see how things work.
I have been studying Dutch relentlessly as well. I am actually ready for Dutch state exam holding at embassy 3 days from now. In order to get permanent visa for Dutch states; I have to pass that exam first.
We have had so much tension and streets due to getting job on time and plans for furutre.Hopefully, if everything works, a job agency offered a vacant position as advertising and co-operation between Ireland and Nederland’s in his agency for Wijb.He had to have 3 interviews in row and eventually reached t an agreement. After the first relief ,I have been working hard to find out some courses somehow related to my major and reserved some places up to be able to get into in Ireland.
These couple of weeks working hard to finish the course at University as soon as possible and handover the documents, negotiations and punishments which we had to pay for our resignation is not easy to pass through.
Anyhow, it is the last day here, and tomorrow early morning we are heading to the airport with the earliest flight get into Beijing and heading towards Iran embassy to apply for Wijbren visa.
He and his family panicky passing the times are not sure how safe Iran could be for Wijbren.I feel bad and down and worried as well. It is his first trip and I would love to show places to him and my family, impatiently are counting for our arrival. I have been home for 4, entire years.
I have just told them his time; I have to stay few months to get hopefully Irish visa, which has its own process and storyline.We are sending Wijb by the June 16 or 17 to Ireland and hoping he can send over the documents as sponsorship for accommodation and job security for me and then me an able to apply for visa.
I have to sort out stuff in Iran and get ready for my next challenge in life though.
June 10, 2010
June 10,2010:
By this time, last year we were dealing with marriage documents and preparation. I was counting down to receive the news from embassy in order to precede my visa.
These couple of few weeks has been literally tough and harsh for both of us.
Wijbren is looking for a job and back in Europe. As a bad luck or bad timing it is matched with aftermath of crises with EU currency and Greek debts disaster which has a great effect on whole entire EU members.
So far, he has been interview by couple of recruiters, but unfortunately time is limited for us and situation is hectic.
We have decided to visit Iran finally and I am hoping soon see my parents after four years and sort out my life over there (partly left behind in Iran)
I am going to make it work this time and come back to finish my contract and live separated from Wijb which was not an easy decision, but there is no other choices, keep finance in balance and let it works in an easy way.
Ireland and Holland are two options we are thinking, and in meantime we are injecting extra classes for university to end up at least a week or two earlier in order to get visa for Iran.
By this time, last year we were dealing with marriage documents and preparation. I was counting down to receive the news from embassy in order to precede my visa.
These couple of few weeks has been literally tough and harsh for both of us.
Wijbren is looking for a job and back in Europe. As a bad luck or bad timing it is matched with aftermath of crises with EU currency and Greek debts disaster which has a great effect on whole entire EU members.
So far, he has been interview by couple of recruiters, but unfortunately time is limited for us and situation is hectic.
We have decided to visit Iran finally and I am hoping soon see my parents after four years and sort out my life over there (partly left behind in Iran)
I am going to make it work this time and come back to finish my contract and live separated from Wijb which was not an easy decision, but there is no other choices, keep finance in balance and let it works in an easy way.
Ireland and Holland are two options we are thinking, and in meantime we are injecting extra classes for university to end up at least a week or two earlier in order to get visa for Iran.
June 9, 2010
June 9, 2010:
It is almost end of another semester at University.
From couple of days ago traffic has changed and streets at least the ones around us are much more organised.Yesterday, after I had finished my extra teaching classes at noon, I noticed there were couple of polices, controlling the traffic.
Everthing seemed to be very pollished, organised and no noises around,which is so impressive here!.
Firstly, I thought the sever control and protection might be due to holocaust and school scandal, happened couple of months earlier in some cities.
As this area is severely controlled by government, because of university and official communities where we live, including some schools inside.
Anyhow, today some clues pop-up.As a matter of fact, it is another year and season for Universities entrance exam, which is called “Kaogao” in Chinese.
To me, the time I was attending and preparing for University’s exam is still so clear and bright. I can definitely describe it well with a bit embellishment, in fact.It has been so many years passed from that time, but I bet it was a nightmare for all us even great students.This condition called in China “Fate of your future life”.
Yesterday, more than millions of students attended in examination and parents waiting for the result .Some they were praying in temples and burning incence,litting candles, waiting for the time the kid’s get out of hell or hall of exam.
There is so much pressure, expectation and enforcement coming through parents, as all of them want a better future in such a competitive society.
Recently, the number of students from rich middle- class families who can jump out of this fuss and afford to go abroad for further study has expanded.
There is a beautiful article which describing the bitter truth of Chinese education system so far: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/chinese-pupils-prepare-to-sit-the-exams-that-will-decide-their-fate-1994955.html
It is almost end of another semester at University.
From couple of days ago traffic has changed and streets at least the ones around us are much more organised.Yesterday, after I had finished my extra teaching classes at noon, I noticed there were couple of polices, controlling the traffic.
Everthing seemed to be very pollished, organised and no noises around,which is so impressive here!.
Firstly, I thought the sever control and protection might be due to holocaust and school scandal, happened couple of months earlier in some cities.
As this area is severely controlled by government, because of university and official communities where we live, including some schools inside.
Anyhow, today some clues pop-up.As a matter of fact, it is another year and season for Universities entrance exam, which is called “Kaogao” in Chinese.
To me, the time I was attending and preparing for University’s exam is still so clear and bright. I can definitely describe it well with a bit embellishment, in fact.It has been so many years passed from that time, but I bet it was a nightmare for all us even great students.This condition called in China “Fate of your future life”.
Yesterday, more than millions of students attended in examination and parents waiting for the result .Some they were praying in temples and burning incence,litting candles, waiting for the time the kid’s get out of hell or hall of exam.
There is so much pressure, expectation and enforcement coming through parents, as all of them want a better future in such a competitive society.
Recently, the number of students from rich middle- class families who can jump out of this fuss and afford to go abroad for further study has expanded.
There is a beautiful article which describing the bitter truth of Chinese education system so far: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/chinese-pupils-prepare-to-sit-the-exams-that-will-decide-their-fate-1994955.html
Friday, July 16, 2010
April 20, 2010
April 20, 2010:
Recently I have downloaded a couple of nice Pc games .In fact, wijbren is main the reason for that.
I am planning when he leaves I have a good collection of Pc games for a while like a bee.
We are kind of addiction to playing X-360 box games, but I am just doing it as a favor to myself, other wise keep studying and reading drives me nut, soon or late.
My favorite one is Ice-vale and dale and Civilization 3, but now I am ready to fall for the longest Journey. All these games are role playing games, which make the screen cool and colorful, in addition many adventures with less violence.
Dungeon and Dragon is Wijbren’s favorite game which has a great memory in his mind. I am not that much familiar to these kind of games but getting used to.
Actually, I am thinking when we get our own place maybe every weekend find some nice friends to come around and play these kinds of board, role playing games.You have to create your own characters and give them priorities, and abilities to do things in the game with different missions and mean time you can have fun with friends and act like a nerd.
Recently I have downloaded a couple of nice Pc games .In fact, wijbren is main the reason for that.
I am planning when he leaves I have a good collection of Pc games for a while like a bee.
We are kind of addiction to playing X-360 box games, but I am just doing it as a favor to myself, other wise keep studying and reading drives me nut, soon or late.
My favorite one is Ice-vale and dale and Civilization 3, but now I am ready to fall for the longest Journey. All these games are role playing games, which make the screen cool and colorful, in addition many adventures with less violence.
Dungeon and Dragon is Wijbren’s favorite game which has a great memory in his mind. I am not that much familiar to these kind of games but getting used to.
Actually, I am thinking when we get our own place maybe every weekend find some nice friends to come around and play these kinds of board, role playing games.You have to create your own characters and give them priorities, and abilities to do things in the game with different missions and mean time you can have fun with friends and act like a nerd.
April 13
April 13, 2010:
Recently everything IS so hooked up, strangling, annoying and irritating us.
Few days ago, we received some news that we have extra open class on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
In fact, I was lucky to have a full schedule and not be able to take it, but Wijbren who has less hour teaching has to do it.
Wijbren came back from the class and said people from the street came to the class, as they have advertised for that.
In and out students, moreover they expected to have two hours non break .Being with random 30 fellows hanging out in basketball play ground is not so palatable thing on the earth.
Recently, his classes are in mess and it affects on our life as well.We both are tired of teaching and extra things as we want and need to do.
Some of his classes are till 9 p.m and this period is a bit hard though.
He days ago on weekend he burst out of nerves and fussy face and made me depressed as Wijb can’t write his novel very well and precise as before .
I am packed with Dutch study and it is on my nerves and sometimes I am stressed out, still have to drag my Chinese reading and English news and projects for work as well, we have short time to rest and we sleep over than 9 hours and still exhausted.
I am counting down and looking forward to for May holiday from now in 3 weeks to have few days break in fact.
Anyway life is ups and downs and I bet it is for every body, every now and then.
Recently everything IS so hooked up, strangling, annoying and irritating us.
Few days ago, we received some news that we have extra open class on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
In fact, I was lucky to have a full schedule and not be able to take it, but Wijbren who has less hour teaching has to do it.
Wijbren came back from the class and said people from the street came to the class, as they have advertised for that.
In and out students, moreover they expected to have two hours non break .Being with random 30 fellows hanging out in basketball play ground is not so palatable thing on the earth.
Recently, his classes are in mess and it affects on our life as well.We both are tired of teaching and extra things as we want and need to do.
Some of his classes are till 9 p.m and this period is a bit hard though.
He days ago on weekend he burst out of nerves and fussy face and made me depressed as Wijb can’t write his novel very well and precise as before .
I am packed with Dutch study and it is on my nerves and sometimes I am stressed out, still have to drag my Chinese reading and English news and projects for work as well, we have short time to rest and we sleep over than 9 hours and still exhausted.
I am counting down and looking forward to for May holiday from now in 3 weeks to have few days break in fact.
Anyway life is ups and downs and I bet it is for every body, every now and then.
April 1, 2010
Thursday April 1, 2010:
Spring is out of our doors here and especially in our campus area; all fruit trees are bleary blossomed and small buds with different colors are spreading their fragrance everywhere and are itching your nose, for sure.
I do love this season, especially for a while weather stay from 15 to 20 degree, which is perfect. Today I received, some good news that on Monday classes are already canceled, as it is Chinese Tomb-sweeping (a clebrationfor remembrance of dead relatives and beloved ones and cleaning Tombs).
Anyhow, we will have Easter in few days and I have colored eggs, then going to get some chocolates for Wijb.Tomorrow is Sizdah-bedar and today is April fool.
I have already got a nice trap for Wijb with a silly joke!
I am hopping tomorrow to get some nice pineapples and strawberries which are pretty much famous in this city for this season….
Planning for cooking Kuku sabzi and pancakes…mmmumm
Need to rush to the kitchen, presumably…
Spring is out of our doors here and especially in our campus area; all fruit trees are bleary blossomed and small buds with different colors are spreading their fragrance everywhere and are itching your nose, for sure.
I do love this season, especially for a while weather stay from 15 to 20 degree, which is perfect. Today I received, some good news that on Monday classes are already canceled, as it is Chinese Tomb-sweeping (a clebrationfor remembrance of dead relatives and beloved ones and cleaning Tombs).
Anyhow, we will have Easter in few days and I have colored eggs, then going to get some chocolates for Wijb.Tomorrow is Sizdah-bedar and today is April fool.
I have already got a nice trap for Wijb with a silly joke!
I am hopping tomorrow to get some nice pineapples and strawberries which are pretty much famous in this city for this season….
Planning for cooking Kuku sabzi and pancakes…mmmumm
Need to rush to the kitchen, presumably…
March 30
Tuesday March 30, 2010:
It was such a night mare time.
Recently, I have been having so many weird dreams. For so many years I thought I won’t be able to remember my dreams.
Anyhow ,now I know it is not so good ,as it shows how much my brains is so busy and most of the time after sleeping 8 hours minimum ,I feel exhausted.
As a matter of fact, in middle of one dream one night, I woke up and first thought I am still in dream and somebody wake yanking and yelling louding, hammering and kicking the door.
Fortunately, it was not our door was our neighbours’, but the point is, it continuously went on and on for more than an hour and by that time, I checked the time was almost 2 in the morning.
It is so rare these kind of maniac actions happened, but definitely that dude was nuts or a bastard drunk.
Nobody said anything or did anything.I was wondering wheather they had called the police or not, but no reaction or show up.
Well sweet lord the next 2 days we were listening to the perfect, musical hammering and renovating sound from our neighbor.
It was such a night mare time.
Recently, I have been having so many weird dreams. For so many years I thought I won’t be able to remember my dreams.
Anyhow ,now I know it is not so good ,as it shows how much my brains is so busy and most of the time after sleeping 8 hours minimum ,I feel exhausted.
As a matter of fact, in middle of one dream one night, I woke up and first thought I am still in dream and somebody wake yanking and yelling louding, hammering and kicking the door.
Fortunately, it was not our door was our neighbours’, but the point is, it continuously went on and on for more than an hour and by that time, I checked the time was almost 2 in the morning.
It is so rare these kind of maniac actions happened, but definitely that dude was nuts or a bastard drunk.
Nobody said anything or did anything.I was wondering wheather they had called the police or not, but no reaction or show up.
Well sweet lord the next 2 days we were listening to the perfect, musical hammering and renovating sound from our neighbor.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
March 25
Wednesday, March 25 2010:
This week, I had my actual week after Persian New year. My Wednesdays goes sucks, just because of second class are my Architecture students, who I care about, at the same time feel kind of hatred or disgust about their reaction towards lessons.
This week, we are working on Easter activities which I thought might be constructive.In fact, in all classes till now, they have got it nicely and some were surprised, presumably in my classes everything goes very seriously, in fact!
As, I am working on Western education system which comes with activities and develop self –esteem on the students by building their characters in the role plays and games, not just stick to the book.Everynow and then, I skip some activities from book and lead them towards other things, but some get it and some still are in cage of chicken feeding system!.
Anyhow, I discovered most of them slept just 3 hours last night and some showed up late, some missed the class and some left for second hour.
It turned me off, as they were not responding, as even like any other weeks.
I have realized they a project to do.It is kind of wondering, why in Chinese education system some lessons should be compulsory for some majors.
Like English, for master Architectures, who they have no time to be there if they are there their brain psychologically is dead, so what the point is.
This week, I had my actual week after Persian New year. My Wednesdays goes sucks, just because of second class are my Architecture students, who I care about, at the same time feel kind of hatred or disgust about their reaction towards lessons.
This week, we are working on Easter activities which I thought might be constructive.In fact, in all classes till now, they have got it nicely and some were surprised, presumably in my classes everything goes very seriously, in fact!
As, I am working on Western education system which comes with activities and develop self –esteem on the students by building their characters in the role plays and games, not just stick to the book.Everynow and then, I skip some activities from book and lead them towards other things, but some get it and some still are in cage of chicken feeding system!.
Anyhow, I discovered most of them slept just 3 hours last night and some showed up late, some missed the class and some left for second hour.
It turned me off, as they were not responding, as even like any other weeks.
I have realized they a project to do.It is kind of wondering, why in Chinese education system some lessons should be compulsory for some majors.
Like English, for master Architectures, who they have no time to be there if they are there their brain psychologically is dead, so what the point is.
March 28, 2010
Sunday March 28, 2010:
We had a great, pleasant weekend this week.From our University’s department has been asked if anybody wants to go on a day trip.We spent, approximately, 4 hours in bus from Xian to get to Hangzou.
The city itself is well known for its dam and water pipe system.The way to get there we passed through a lot of mountain ranges.The city was a very small county, but out-skirts was great to visit, as it was full meadows of yellowish kind flowers, which they take vegetables cooking oil from it, and fields of tea.
In fact, they were enormous number of bee keepers, left and right.I was so tempted to get some natural honey, but later discovered, even there they had added so much sugar to honey Wax, which isn’t worth trying it.
The whole team was include mostly Chinese teacher and their family and just 6 of us (foreign teachers).We slept overnight in a four star hotel.But, I must confess it was like a common 3 star in big cities.Well, it was durable for one night, no complain.The bedding was great, but single glazed –windows are killer in most places in China.
We had comparatively, pretty great trip with this Chinese team and no one was that much annoying.We managed to play Chinese cards and that was fun though.
The whole Saturday as, it was pretty tight schedule; we had to run from one place to another, but luckily they deleted one programe.
The first spot was visiting a special Temple and it was kind of bird’s –eye-view towards the meadows and fields.We took privilege of our professional local photographer to have plenty of nice pictures.They spoiled us a bit , as we were just married.
Moreover, we stopped twice morning and afternoon in different meadows to take some artistic picture.I did enjoy the smell of flowers around and annoying bees on the other hand.
It was great restaurant in our second spot, visiting dam and river.The restaurant was famous for its fish and eel.So we had plenty, plus different kind of weirdo green vegetables which are unique on that area. Spicy, sour and sweet taste all together made a great combination for our digestion for the rest of the day.
It was great to have a chance of walking in path around the lake which never ended.We spent almost 2 hours walking around.
The way back were a bit laming time and they cut the plan for Xinxiang restaurant into another nice place tough for dinner time?
We arrived around 12 midnight; while I was in sleep walking try to get the way back home.
We had a great, pleasant weekend this week.From our University’s department has been asked if anybody wants to go on a day trip.We spent, approximately, 4 hours in bus from Xian to get to Hangzou.
The city itself is well known for its dam and water pipe system.The way to get there we passed through a lot of mountain ranges.The city was a very small county, but out-skirts was great to visit, as it was full meadows of yellowish kind flowers, which they take vegetables cooking oil from it, and fields of tea.
In fact, they were enormous number of bee keepers, left and right.I was so tempted to get some natural honey, but later discovered, even there they had added so much sugar to honey Wax, which isn’t worth trying it.
The whole team was include mostly Chinese teacher and their family and just 6 of us (foreign teachers).We slept overnight in a four star hotel.But, I must confess it was like a common 3 star in big cities.Well, it was durable for one night, no complain.The bedding was great, but single glazed –windows are killer in most places in China.
We had comparatively, pretty great trip with this Chinese team and no one was that much annoying.We managed to play Chinese cards and that was fun though.
The whole Saturday as, it was pretty tight schedule; we had to run from one place to another, but luckily they deleted one programe.
The first spot was visiting a special Temple and it was kind of bird’s –eye-view towards the meadows and fields.We took privilege of our professional local photographer to have plenty of nice pictures.They spoiled us a bit , as we were just married.
Moreover, we stopped twice morning and afternoon in different meadows to take some artistic picture.I did enjoy the smell of flowers around and annoying bees on the other hand.
It was great restaurant in our second spot, visiting dam and river.The restaurant was famous for its fish and eel.So we had plenty, plus different kind of weirdo green vegetables which are unique on that area. Spicy, sour and sweet taste all together made a great combination for our digestion for the rest of the day.
It was great to have a chance of walking in path around the lake which never ended.We spent almost 2 hours walking around.
The way back were a bit laming time and they cut the plan for Xinxiang restaurant into another nice place tough for dinner time?
We arrived around 12 midnight; while I was in sleep walking try to get the way back home.
Sunday March 21
Sunday March 21, 2010:
Today is the first day of spring according to Iranian calendar.
In fact with time zone in China it was almost midnight which Vernal Equinox happened. Believe or not I and Wijbren were sleeping. I must confess during my life till now, whenver it happens after midnight the year changes I am in bed.I know sound is pathetic, but it is me!
Anyhow, I have managed to make a proper (Haft Sin) and I am going to keep it. Especially my sprout grows very well which is a good sign. I am not superstiousor what, but it is a national ritual.
Anyhow, tomorrow will be a working day and my friends back in Iran will have 2 weeks off. I am kind of jealous that I don’t even have Christmas off here, as China is not a Christian country either, or a Persian land.
But I do have Chinese off, for good sake.
The weather is hot and excruciating, hopefully from tomorrow the temperature will drop.
Today we had New Year lunch feast, which was a sea food Buffet.
In Iran we have a tradition of eating Fish for the first day of New Year.
I made it works, somehow.
Today is the first day of spring according to Iranian calendar.
In fact with time zone in China it was almost midnight which Vernal Equinox happened. Believe or not I and Wijbren were sleeping. I must confess during my life till now, whenver it happens after midnight the year changes I am in bed.I know sound is pathetic, but it is me!
Anyhow, I have managed to make a proper (Haft Sin) and I am going to keep it. Especially my sprout grows very well which is a good sign. I am not superstiousor what, but it is a national ritual.
Anyhow, tomorrow will be a working day and my friends back in Iran will have 2 weeks off. I am kind of jealous that I don’t even have Christmas off here, as China is not a Christian country either, or a Persian land.
But I do have Chinese off, for good sake.
The weather is hot and excruciating, hopefully from tomorrow the temperature will drop.
Today we had New Year lunch feast, which was a sea food Buffet.
In Iran we have a tradition of eating Fish for the first day of New Year.
I made it works, somehow.
March 19
Friday March 19, 2010:
Two days left till Nuwrooz.Iranian New year, 3765 according to Zoroastrians and 1389 in Persian calendar.
I am counting down, for another new year far from homeland and spend it this time as a second year of our sharing life with Wijbren in Xian.
I am totally prepared, as I have planted my Lentis grains to make a healty sprouts, plants are ready, just waiting for flowers to receive them as well. My Haft -Sin is 6 sin, but it is ok.
Today, we are going for shopping. I am going to get some eggs to color them plus some fruit as well.
One canny idea pops up in my head is, instead of bread I use pancakes for our Haftsin, our coins are Euro this time and our vinegar is 3 types of Chinese jiang (sauces). Here in China, I can’t find gold fish and in some points it is not too bad, because I am really light hearted and can’t see that poor creature dying here.
Two days left till Nuwrooz.Iranian New year, 3765 according to Zoroastrians and 1389 in Persian calendar.
I am counting down, for another new year far from homeland and spend it this time as a second year of our sharing life with Wijbren in Xian.
I am totally prepared, as I have planted my Lentis grains to make a healty sprouts, plants are ready, just waiting for flowers to receive them as well. My Haft -Sin is 6 sin, but it is ok.
Today, we are going for shopping. I am going to get some eggs to color them plus some fruit as well.
One canny idea pops up in my head is, instead of bread I use pancakes for our Haftsin, our coins are Euro this time and our vinegar is 3 types of Chinese jiang (sauces). Here in China, I can’t find gold fish and in some points it is not too bad, because I am really light hearted and can’t see that poor creature dying here.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Wed March 17
Wednesday March 17, 2010:
Few days ago, we received news from management that they are organizing a short trip to one of the mountains around Xian. I and Wijbren have already discovered 2 famous mountains around Xian, but apparently we have missed this.Actually weather is nowadays getting warm and balmy which is too soon for summer, and is too scorching for spring.Yesterday temperature was 15 and today has reached up to 25.I am hopping it drops again, at least for a month or more.
I am looking forward to next weekend rummaging through pebbles and rubbles up there with a Chinese group.Having an over night sleep up there might be a great adventure.
This weekend, Wijbren started with planning to go to the silk market and made his mind eventually to find a proper Chinese tailor to make some Silk shirt for himself. In fact, he has started with one shirt to see the result.
We are planning to make some coats done, as the prices are reasonable.
Few days ago, we received news from management that they are organizing a short trip to one of the mountains around Xian. I and Wijbren have already discovered 2 famous mountains around Xian, but apparently we have missed this.Actually weather is nowadays getting warm and balmy which is too soon for summer, and is too scorching for spring.Yesterday temperature was 15 and today has reached up to 25.I am hopping it drops again, at least for a month or more.
I am looking forward to next weekend rummaging through pebbles and rubbles up there with a Chinese group.Having an over night sleep up there might be a great adventure.
This weekend, Wijbren started with planning to go to the silk market and made his mind eventually to find a proper Chinese tailor to make some Silk shirt for himself. In fact, he has started with one shirt to see the result.
We are planning to make some coats done, as the prices are reasonable.
Tuesday March 9
Tuesday March 9, 2010;
Today I have a day off and I was planning for weekend from now what to cook and organize the stuff which is needed to be done.Wijbren is good at cooking and loves it, further more.
It is good to have a partner like that. We had a great weekend with my potato salad and his spicy, stir fried, fresh vegetable dishes plus noodles and eggs which I call it a success.
I am planning we get some fresh fish, vegetables from the market as in this season is the best before it gets too warm for sea food, and let Wijbren explore and develop his cooking talent.
Finding good seafood restaurant here is a challenge, more importantly it is too expensive. We do love eating more than enough sea food and they are full of phospor, which is food for brain, as we do study nowadays a lot.
Today I have a day off and I was planning for weekend from now what to cook and organize the stuff which is needed to be done.Wijbren is good at cooking and loves it, further more.
It is good to have a partner like that. We had a great weekend with my potato salad and his spicy, stir fried, fresh vegetable dishes plus noodles and eggs which I call it a success.
I am planning we get some fresh fish, vegetables from the market as in this season is the best before it gets too warm for sea food, and let Wijbren explore and develop his cooking talent.
Finding good seafood restaurant here is a challenge, more importantly it is too expensive. We do love eating more than enough sea food and they are full of phospor, which is food for brain, as we do study nowadays a lot.
Sunday April 4
Sunday, April 04, 2010:
Today is Easter and presumably we should have some chocolates and colored eggs.
I am not Christians and Wijbren is not too religious either, but I do love to put our differences in cultural, traditional activities and ceremonies together; as firstly make us feel more homes, secondly make us closer and more respectful to eahother, and thirdly it is partly fun, and has a great time with family.
Anyhow, I still have our colored eggs from Noruz but today must buy some Chocolates and possibly make some spring pancakes which originally in Iran we make just basic pancakes.
In fact, with a bit creativity you can have your own recipe am going this time to have banana and pineapple pancakes with honey dressing or cheese dressing in some basics.
These days due to spring I have been super active cooking some kuku( Iranian vegetables pancakes) and making batter and nice filling for side dishes…..
Today is Easter and presumably we should have some chocolates and colored eggs.
I am not Christians and Wijbren is not too religious either, but I do love to put our differences in cultural, traditional activities and ceremonies together; as firstly make us feel more homes, secondly make us closer and more respectful to eahother, and thirdly it is partly fun, and has a great time with family.
Anyhow, I still have our colored eggs from Noruz but today must buy some Chocolates and possibly make some spring pancakes which originally in Iran we make just basic pancakes.
In fact, with a bit creativity you can have your own recipe am going this time to have banana and pineapple pancakes with honey dressing or cheese dressing in some basics.
These days due to spring I have been super active cooking some kuku( Iranian vegetables pancakes) and making batter and nice filling for side dishes…..
Sat March 13
Saturday, March 13, 2010:
Yesterday was another day for Wijbren to glitter his talent in cooking.We do love sea food; moreover I appreciate our local market close by.I have always been wondering that oe day we go there instead of passing all the time in big luxury department stores and chain supermarkets.
Anyhow, my facial expression and my Chinese plus my appreance helped us without being ripped off get a nice fresh fish, but the point is here traditionally the fish monger molested him fish in front of your eyes. You must have devil heart or a total nerd not to feel anything.
I knew, it is going to blast when Wijb see that scene.
As a matter of fact, he slammed the fish harshly on the floor and still breathing cut its stomach and in mean time the poor creature was maneuvering in his hand took out its guts and released him from life.
Well, the fish dish was perfectly done and luckily we didn’t have any night mare, at least not me!
Yesterday was another day for Wijbren to glitter his talent in cooking.We do love sea food; moreover I appreciate our local market close by.I have always been wondering that oe day we go there instead of passing all the time in big luxury department stores and chain supermarkets.
Anyhow, my facial expression and my Chinese plus my appreance helped us without being ripped off get a nice fresh fish, but the point is here traditionally the fish monger molested him fish in front of your eyes. You must have devil heart or a total nerd not to feel anything.
I knew, it is going to blast when Wijb see that scene.
As a matter of fact, he slammed the fish harshly on the floor and still breathing cut its stomach and in mean time the poor creature was maneuvering in his hand took out its guts and released him from life.
Well, the fish dish was perfectly done and luckily we didn’t have any night mare, at least not me!
March 4, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010:
Today is the last day of this working week and I desperately looking forward to the weekend.
Last night when we slept as usual time, this morning I could hardly managed to get out of bed at nine in the morning, which was so rare to believe.
I have been studying 2 languages and keep up my teaching plans at the same time moreover, in meantime my body is trying to adjust after jet lag to the time and work load.
I have strong tendency, which keep me aware that I am losing weight, already!.It is possibly Chinese tea and hot waters.
Today my students cheered me up as they were working so hard for the topic. This week we talk about movies and cinema, but unfortunately we discover cinemas are incredibly expensive in China, especially for studnets.Thye can’t afford it or they don’t have time to breathe infect.
Moreover most of them, going for Romantic movies and just few possibly choose comedies or documentary. If you ask them describe a Chinese movie then it goes unconsciously through old, classic style of love stories.
No offence, I was reading news in The Guardian and I have notices this year they have asked for more Romance Novels to be published as the common costumers are sweeping all the Romantic Novels, despite rubbish and dirty cities, poverty conquer and jobless are struggling in New Delhi.
I think it is partly cultural thing.
Today is the last day of this working week and I desperately looking forward to the weekend.
Last night when we slept as usual time, this morning I could hardly managed to get out of bed at nine in the morning, which was so rare to believe.
I have been studying 2 languages and keep up my teaching plans at the same time moreover, in meantime my body is trying to adjust after jet lag to the time and work load.
I have strong tendency, which keep me aware that I am losing weight, already!.It is possibly Chinese tea and hot waters.
Today my students cheered me up as they were working so hard for the topic. This week we talk about movies and cinema, but unfortunately we discover cinemas are incredibly expensive in China, especially for studnets.Thye can’t afford it or they don’t have time to breathe infect.
Moreover most of them, going for Romantic movies and just few possibly choose comedies or documentary. If you ask them describe a Chinese movie then it goes unconsciously through old, classic style of love stories.
No offence, I was reading news in The Guardian and I have notices this year they have asked for more Romance Novels to be published as the common costumers are sweeping all the Romantic Novels, despite rubbish and dirty cities, poverty conquer and jobless are struggling in New Delhi.
I think it is partly cultural thing.
Friday march 6
Saturday March 6, 2010:
Today is our first weekend after coming back to the routine work.I had plan to send few wedding pictures home, after getting them ready from photo shop; I went to our regular flitty, crappy, small post office, which beside the University.Whenever I go there I get upset the rest of the day.This time, I had to make a couple of ugly facial expression, as I was so irritated by that illiterate woman sitting behind the post counter.
I have had to ask for envelope and with no reason wait for a while and then she wanted her money back horridly and I told her wait till I am done and I pay with stamp and weight my envelope and then she couldn’t understand my Country’s name as usual (I spoke in Chinese ,Obviously).
Anyhow, their service is too slow; furthermore I had to be there twice this time for letters and pictures to send them to my family as we are not connected via Emails, unfortunately.
Today is our first weekend after coming back to the routine work.I had plan to send few wedding pictures home, after getting them ready from photo shop; I went to our regular flitty, crappy, small post office, which beside the University.Whenever I go there I get upset the rest of the day.This time, I had to make a couple of ugly facial expression, as I was so irritated by that illiterate woman sitting behind the post counter.
I have had to ask for envelope and with no reason wait for a while and then she wanted her money back horridly and I told her wait till I am done and I pay with stamp and weight my envelope and then she couldn’t understand my Country’s name as usual (I spoke in Chinese ,Obviously).
Anyhow, their service is too slow; furthermore I had to be there twice this time for letters and pictures to send them to my family as we are not connected via Emails, unfortunately.
Friday March 5
Friday March 5, 2010:
Yesterday we decided to go to the regular restaurant in our street and ordered the whole Fried fish dish which is precisely well done and mouth- watering.
We had noticed during the week that the young waitress had been changed .To me was common thing as it happened here more often, but after Wijbren’s discovery and investigation with the owner, who is his beloved friend, the case showed up those 2 poor girls are only12-13 years old.
Apparently instead of being at school left home and school and they claimed their parents had no charm and willing to keep them anymore and education is waste of time!
When ever these kind of sceneries pops-up, more often in small towns, close to countryside, particulary in Western part of China, brings me so much sympathy and grieve for some young nation. The ones, grows still fast compare to other countries and being so far from modern civilization, though.
Yesterday we decided to go to the regular restaurant in our street and ordered the whole Fried fish dish which is precisely well done and mouth- watering.
We had noticed during the week that the young waitress had been changed .To me was common thing as it happened here more often, but after Wijbren’s discovery and investigation with the owner, who is his beloved friend, the case showed up those 2 poor girls are only12-13 years old.
Apparently instead of being at school left home and school and they claimed their parents had no charm and willing to keep them anymore and education is waste of time!
When ever these kind of sceneries pops-up, more often in small towns, close to countryside, particulary in Western part of China, brings me so much sympathy and grieve for some young nation. The ones, grows still fast compare to other countries and being so far from modern civilization, though.
Friday April 2
Friday April 2, 2010:
Today is Sizdah-bedar.Well in Persian language we call it like that, which means 13 days after Noruz(Iranian New Year) is another celebration.
What do we do is very simple and nice.
We should get out house and go to the nature and send our lovely Sprouts, have made for new year into a running water. It is believed that "Joy" and "Laughter" clean the mind from all evil thoughts, and the picnic is usually a festive or happy event. In day like this we are not supposed to work or deal with any other official,finanacial assesses. Some people also pull practical jokes and tell white lies on this day, calling it the thirteenth lie (this is very similar to April Fools). People will also release goldfish into a pond or river.
This is an evil day which ,we take it easy and just have fun with family member .
tradition on the Sizdah Bedar, is the knotting of blades of grass by unmarried girls in hope of finding a good companion at these kind of celebrations. The other family members may also meet the others at the festival and find possible candidates for their unmarried daughters, as well as sons, and to make arrangements for their proper introduction. The knotting of the grass represents love and the bond between a man and a woman.
The point is I couldn’t do it for few years in China,as I was alone and finding a proper place is pain in butt,but thnis year I married and I could knot the grass!...
Touching someone else's sabzeh on this thirteenth day or bringing it home, therefore, is considered to be bad omen, and may invite other peoples' pain and hardship to one.
The most important thing is, it is supposed to be a nice day and the time before we put sprout into water we make wishes for health and blessing till next year.
The interesting part this year was, I did with Wijbren.
Well, as a matter of fact, in China literally we can’t find running water in the city districts. It not like Tehran, at least each park you hang find some water like small stream, or water fall or what so ever.
We have found a river (in fact most Chinese cities have rivers, but hardly pass through the city!) and then we made our wishes.
We could be in park and spend the whole day as Wijbren had classes to teach and our regular shopping day was next.
Today is Sizdah-bedar.Well in Persian language we call it like that, which means 13 days after Noruz(Iranian New Year) is another celebration.
What do we do is very simple and nice.
We should get out house and go to the nature and send our lovely Sprouts, have made for new year into a running water. It is believed that "Joy" and "Laughter" clean the mind from all evil thoughts, and the picnic is usually a festive or happy event. In day like this we are not supposed to work or deal with any other official,finanacial assesses. Some people also pull practical jokes and tell white lies on this day, calling it the thirteenth lie (this is very similar to April Fools). People will also release goldfish into a pond or river.
This is an evil day which ,we take it easy and just have fun with family member .
tradition on the Sizdah Bedar, is the knotting of blades of grass by unmarried girls in hope of finding a good companion at these kind of celebrations. The other family members may also meet the others at the festival and find possible candidates for their unmarried daughters, as well as sons, and to make arrangements for their proper introduction. The knotting of the grass represents love and the bond between a man and a woman.
The point is I couldn’t do it for few years in China,as I was alone and finding a proper place is pain in butt,but thnis year I married and I could knot the grass!...
Touching someone else's sabzeh on this thirteenth day or bringing it home, therefore, is considered to be bad omen, and may invite other peoples' pain and hardship to one.
The most important thing is, it is supposed to be a nice day and the time before we put sprout into water we make wishes for health and blessing till next year.
The interesting part this year was, I did with Wijbren.
Well, as a matter of fact, in China literally we can’t find running water in the city districts. It not like Tehran, at least each park you hang find some water like small stream, or water fall or what so ever.
We have found a river (in fact most Chinese cities have rivers, but hardly pass through the city!) and then we made our wishes.
We could be in park and spend the whole day as Wijbren had classes to teach and our regular shopping day was next.
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