louischuahm

Mar 31, 2015 19:59

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Lee Kuan Yew: If China Becomes a Western-style Democracy, It Will Collapse

Wow...and I am a full blown Singaporean. Well, I suppose everyone has their favorite punching bag when it comes to their own head of government, Obama, Cameron or whoever calls the shot at the moment. Frankly, LKY did what he did when he did it, so who am I to say he was wrong? He did bring Singapore to where it is ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Feb 17, 2015 15:40

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog One year into teaching...

Well I've managed to survive my first year here in Chongqing. Overall, I wouldn't say that it's good. It could've been better. So here I am, promoted after 6 months on the job. Now I am Head of Department for Educational Administration, whatever that means. Basically, my job is to ensure that teaching quality is up ...

louischuahm

Oct 18, 2014 10:41

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Woman Pretends to be Avalokitesvara, Scams Believer Out of 3.8 million RMB

I can't understand how a person's faith is measured by the amount of money he hands over. Whether it's a product or a belief, people all over the world are sold on tne idea that possessing these products or beliefs will make one's life more meaningful. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Oct 10, 2014 20:36

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Rare Siberian Tiger Released by Putin in Russia Flees Across Chinese Border

Oh no....before long street peddlers will tout Siberian tiger paws, testicals, bones, brains.....and gullible people will pay top dollar for them.... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Oct 08, 2014 19:06

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Jiangxi Woman Shows-Off Drugs on Weibo

How do you write morons in chinese? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Oct 08, 2014 19:03

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Jiangxi Woman Shows-Off Drugs on Weibo

How to you write morons in chinese? Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Sep 25, 2014 10:09

Articles : louischuahm commented on news Is China’s Education System Driving Away Top Students? Sharp Increase in Chinese Students Abroad: Part 2

With the current education system I'm not surprised. Those who can afford will go overseas to get a well rounded education. Those who can't will have to make do. At the rate it's going, those who went overseas will eventually become leaders, the rest just followers. Those who compete their overseas education return ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Sep 21, 2014 09:09

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Unstoppable Dancing Aunties Dance in Aisle of Sleeper Train

It's an addiction that has no cure. I wonder what the withdrawal symptoms will be like. Seriously, I can understand that apart from tending to the kids and household chores, this is something they look forward to each day but hey can't they think of others? Do they really need ghetto blasters to wake the city up? ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Sep 17, 2014 01:26

(Beijing) In Pulse : louischuahm commented on news New Rules Require Foreign Teachers to Have 5 Years Work Experience

Looks like they are tightening the noose. On the good side, it's flushes out the fly-by-night "teachers" who are giving the real ones a bad name. On the other hand, it might and probably will kill the supply of foreign teachers. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Sep 15, 2014 00:43

Articles : louischuahm commented on news From Foreigners to Celebs: China’s Latest Crackdown on Drugs

illicit drugs have no place in any country. I can't understand why people need to use drugs just to get a moments high. So many people die from overdose, catch HIV and the like. There is no reason for drug abuse. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Sep 06, 2014 18:00

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Back to school...

Thanks Wendy! Yes, this is a nice place and you could consider it if you are looking for a slow paced environment. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Sep 06, 2014 17:56

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog And so it begins....a new semester...

Thanks for dropping by. I suppose everyone has their own style of writing. I prefer simple straightforward writing without the use of bombastic language. I don't feel insulted by your comments since blogs are supposed to be personal. In any case, I'm just keeping a record of my time in China as a teacher and not ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Sep 01, 2014 00:55

Articles : louischuahm commented on news 5 Ways to Combat Homesickness in China

If you can get homesick it simply means you are not ready for China. This country has so much to offer and I don't see how one can get bored or homesick. If things start getting to you, move! Go to another city, get a new experience. Every city is different. That's the beauty of China (and the ugly as well). Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Aug 23, 2014 12:00

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog And so it begins....a new semester...

Come Monday and the madness begins...kids will be looking for their classes, some will be lost, inevitably. The day begins early with students needing to report to Student Affairs to get their personal pack containing textbook lists, stationery, uniforms, class locations etc. This will probably take half a day to ...

louischuahm

Aug 21, 2014 12:54

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Back to school...

Yes, it's that old city. It's mostly traditional Chinese stuff now, some of them you can get elsewhere but there were some really nice ones. Plus the price is half of what you would pay elsewhere. Still a nice place to visit. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Aug 19, 2014 19:51

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Chinese Forrest Gump Reaches Nepal after Epic 5,000km Run

Every once in a while we get to see such a person demonstrating true grit! Bravo! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Aug 12, 2014 21:32

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Back to school...

Thanks Sorrel. Staying positive helps a lot and don't take things thrown at you too hard. It makes work more pleasant and at times quite hilarious when you laugh at yourself for doing some things you would never have done back home. Cheerios! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Aug 10, 2014 00:28

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog Back to school...

So, my 2 week break is almost over. Good thing was that I managed to get all my cooking stuff together and cooked most of the days - pasta, guiness stew, seafood paella, etc, all the food that I can't get here. Yum! When school starts again on 11th, I won't have much time to cook, maybe just weekends, so it's back ...

louischuahm

Aug 04, 2014 12:47

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Chongqing semester ends...

Apart from the summer heat, this is a great place to be. Lots of small interesting places to explore on weekends. And yes, if you are not local you'd be stuck to eating hot pot everyday. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Aug 02, 2014 01:24

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Chongqing semester ends...

Thanks Sorrel! Hope your time here was as rewarding as I found mine to be. Meantime, hope your holidays will be a blast! Cheerios! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jul 31, 2014 22:09

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Chongqing semester ends...

Thanks Johnny! Actually it's how you look at things. If you are already here, why not make things work for you instead of bitching and ranting about how bad things are, and make yourself miserable? If you take things as it comes then you will last longer. Does that make sense? Cheers mate! Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jul 31, 2014 14:15

Around China : louischuahm commented on news Dozens Killed in Xinjiang Police Station Attack

Diver@ I think that's because we've been hearing about Xinjiang too many times, it no longer adds to the shock that we got initially. Probably most of us will say, "oh, are they at it again?" And we will carry on with whatever we left off at. Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jul 27, 2014 00:47

Blogs : louischuahm Posted a new blog Chongqing semester ends...

School's out and everyone has gone home. Some of the kids have gone overseas to the US or UK, probably to check out the universities they wil be going to next year. For me, it's been a hectic four months but I must say it was rewarding since I can see kids really putting in effort to understand what they study. Life ...

louischuahm

Jul 26, 2014 23:03

Blogs : louischuahm commented on louischuahm 's blog Chongqing...two and half months later...

Sorry matey, took so long to reply. Been busy with semester closing work....students presentation, GPAs, parents' meeting and stuff. Anyway, school's out now so I have some time on my hands. Work's tough but rewarding. Bossman's nice to me, probably because I take care of most of the shit work for him. Today is my ... Full Comment>>

louischuahm

Jul 25, 2014 23:10

Around China : louischuahm commented on news River in Wenzhou Turns Mysteriously Blood Red

It's just algae. Happens when the right combination of heat and water condition. Full Comment>>