Making Christmas Decorations

We came to Hong Kong with very little to no Christmas decorations.  We left them all in the US.  Limited packing space and all that jazz.  We decided that we […]

College Fair

So the idea of a school fair is something I am familiar with mostly because of my love for anime (yeah, I know, but I am neither weeaboo or otaku, I promise).  It functions in much the same way as it is portrayed in Japanese media. 

Thanksgiving in Hong Kong

We thought about getting a turkey from the grocer in our compound, but I was under the impression I would be in school until late.  I ended up getting out a little earlier than I thought.  We took the kids to their favorite place to eat.  Pizza Hut.  Weird, right? 

Pupper’s Homecoming

It is so good to have Pupper back with us.  I am grateful to Daisy and her family for caring for Pupper for the few months we waited.  I’m glad we waited to bring her.  Not only was it cooler for her, but we were much more settled and ready to enjoy our Pupper.  

My birthday

It was my first birthday away from family and friends.  It was sort of weird.  I went the whole day at work with no one knowing it was my birthday.  I honestly was okay with that.  I don’t like a huge fuss. 

They need to make up their minds

What they do is have the students write a goal (or two).  They come up with ways to meet their goals as well as ways for those around them to help them meet those goals.  Then in the conference, it is 3 way because it is a meeting between the parent(s), student, and teacher.  The student is mostly in control of the meeting.  During the meeting, the parent(s) and teacher help the student to determine another goal or two to work on.  The student also tells the parents how things have been going and show their work to the group.