Time to think of a new project.

I’ll still visit here from time to time to look back on what I’ve done but its time to move on. I’m still learning Mandarin, I still want to teach but my work here in England is taking over for now and I have a lot to look forward to here so I leave my “last” Tumblr post with this quote from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button:

‘For what it’s worth; it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.’

So this is the first episode of what is better know as ‘Fronnie does China’. 

It’s a great watch and shows the funnier side of China.

The reason I learn another language

On my lunch break today I went down to Tesco as usual and saw a young Chinese girl, who I have spoken to a few times as she attends the English/Chinese language exchange from time to time, and she needed help. She saw me straight away as none of the staff could understand Chinese or her broken English and started speaking to me straight away in Chinese. I could pick up one or two words so I had to get my translator out but after all the nodding and the staff looking at me like "what is going on?" she needed 电池 (batteries) (dian chi) for her key fob to get into work. I felt so helpful and knew I made an impact in her day also.

Every f#@king time

Me: “I’m really happy today, I can finally remember that particular word in Mandarin I keep forgetting.”

Person I’m talking to at the time: “Ching Chong Ching Chong”

Me: Really?..... Seriously!?

Why are some people so ignorant? Learn a language and form a bridge between cultures! Like, its hard yes but no one said it was going to be easy but at least I’m not stuck in my own little bubble, expecting everyone to speak my native language when I’m on their front door step, such as the English holiday makers in e.g. Spain.

Could of turned out way worse. 

And as for the PS1, karaoke machine and dildo, that’s a fun filled afternoon right there! aha!

Last Christmas at the Mandarin meet up #tbt #birmingham #mandarin #languagelearning

Well the news is in.

I know no-one I know or work with reads my Tumblr thankfully so I can speak my mind on here.

I’ve been offered a position with EF English First as of March 2018 as an English teacher for kids and teens.

I’m just reading through the documents at the moment and the contract. I’m making my final decision this week (I have until the 10th July to accept officially).

I’m just worried I’m not qualified enough because I want to be the best at what I do and don’t have much to no teaching experience in the classroom but I know they won’t just go “Here’s a class, see you later”. It’s just self doubt really that has stopped me from saying yes straight away.

The offer is to teach in the city of Chongqing, China. I have a friend from university who is a local from there who has said if I ever need to meet people or want to go on a night out she can sort me out and settle me in easier than the company could ahaha She currently lives in London but does go home to visit from time to time.

My mum knows, she’s the only person that I’m going to tell for these first couple of months. She keeps telling me (as she always does) “You can do whatever you like because I know you’ll be the best at what you do, whatever you do”. She sees my worry better than any other as I like to keep my face neutral and cards close. She knows it’s appreciated.

I shouldn’t think so much, I use to be so much carefree than how I am now. Is it fear or excitement? I guess I won’t know until I get there, but when I do get there I know deep down I’ll love it.

It’s time to get some more reading on the go and start apartment searching. 

Me every time I watch one of his videos.

Here’s something I found whilst looking for some helpful resources.

Measure words are always helpful whatever situation you are in.