As I progress towards the end of the semester, and the end of my time here, I have been having meals with various friends and ex-students. There are no doubt more to come. First, there was last week, during the four-day holiday from 1-4 May. I met with a student who I taught in my …
‘We’re in the endgame now’
That has both literal and metaphorical meaning. Avengers: Endgame was released in China last week, before the UK or US. I will not say how many times I have seen the film, only that it is more than once. I do not actually mind spoilers, but I know a lot of people do, and I …
‘Green Tea’
Another week done, and another week closer to endgame (literally and metaphorically; the new Avengers film, Avengers: Endgame, will be released in China next Wednesday, 24 April, a whole two days before the UK and US. Of course, I have bought a ticket to watch it on Wednesday afternoon, after my class finishes Wednesday morning). Not …
‘What a shame’
It is the time of year at the moment when flowers spring forth and the weather improves. Spring and autumn are the two best seasons in Beijing as the weather is warm, but does not have the sweltering heat of summer, nor the freezing cold of winter. It is also the time when cherry blossom …
Looking for inspiration
Friday, 8th March, was International Women’s Day. This is a day where we celebrate the achievements of women, whilst also remembering the struggles that they still face. It just so happened (I suspect not accidentally) that Marvel Studio’s new superhero film, Captain Marvel, was released on the same day. The film is about a female superhero …
Winter Holidays – Busan (Day 2)
On my second – and last – full day, after breakfast I went to a cultural village. I had read that you could take the subway and then a bus to this village, or you could walk for maybe 20 to 30 minutes. I figured I would walk. So, arriving at the subway, I headed …
Winter Holidays – Busan (Day 1)
This trip actually occurred last month, whilst I was still on winter break. However, due to various reasons, I have been busy in recent weeks and I am only just getting around to posting about it now. I intend to leave China this summer. As such, I wanted to visit some places I had not …
