1st June"I think ma sista would like it!" I turn around, startled by this strong London accent. Two ladies stand, peering into a glass cabinet. I have seen a few temples now here on my short trips, with the empty halls allowing the wind to pass by peacefully and the monks go about their daily routine but The Jade Buddha Temple seemed to be staged. I was trying hard to find some kind of authenticity or peace amongst the noisy tourists and Chinese men has...

Communication: Activity of conveying meaningful information. The communication process is complete once the receiver has understood the sender. My communication however isn't understood by the receiver nor myself, the sender.I tend to convey my questions or answers through smiling, laughing or a simple nod of the head. This is usually understood by the sender and the receiver. For me, it's a polite way of saying 'I don't have a clue what you're saying!' and they...

15th MayI continually look online for any recent articles on the political situation in Uganda at the moment, with the riots and arrests. This comment was wrote on a local newspaper in Uganda on the riots in Kampala. These simple words spoke loudly to me, how true they might be; 'A harmless rat once pushed to a tight corner may turn out to be so dangerous. I look to the future and fear destroys my heart. All I ask myself, where is 'the pearl of Africa' heading to...

8th May Sarah was coming round before we headed to Red Bar to watch the Man Utd vs Chelsea game. She text me saying she had become a bit lost on the way. I told her to pass the phone to the taxi driver and I'd explain. She laughed as she said she was the Chinese person, "Ha, let me try" I told the taxi driver my address in Mandarin and told Sarah she would now be on her way now.It was hilarious; Directing a Chinese taxi driver on behalf of a Chinese pe...

30th AprilChecklist: Eaten a Chicken Heart. It tastes like Chicken, just a little bit chewier! In my classes that the children are a lot more energetic or perhaps even naughty I have come up with a new teaching method. Each lesson I designate 2 watchers to look out for anyone speaking Chinese or being naughty.Today in Moose class Rex and Edison were given these roles. As soon as Linda explained in Chinese their duties, their hands were promptly on their laps, bac...