2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/briejulien/rss.xml Hey everyone! Welcome to my travel site. It's mostly pictures and a few random ramblings, but leave a note on the message board to let me know you stopped by. I'm starting a new job at Future Heir and I'm so excited! I'l be working crazy hours again, but it's worth it. It's gonna be a great year! X http://www.getjealous.com/briejulien http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=535075&go=briejulien So I've been working at my kindergarten for about a year now, and I've really started to love some of the kids. My favourites are the brand new 3 year olds. We have some students in the baby class who are 2 years old, but by the time they come to my class at the age of 3, they're already jaded, entrenched in cliques and are bored of school. My new 3 year olds have spent and extra year at home bein... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=535075&go=briejulien Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=535061&go=briejulien Woo! Thailand... again! Last time I was there I did some diving around Koh Haa and it was lovely. This time I went back to Koh Lanta and hit up Koh Haa again. The vis wasn't quite as good as last time, but then we went over to Koh Bida and I was blown away by the life there. I think Bida is probably some of the best diving in the world. Massive wall, pristine coral, caves, great life. Even at 5 m... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=535061&go=briejulien Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=514063&go=briejulien This is an actual essay written by a new student of mine. She's 24 years old and has graduated from Beijing University with a degree in communications. She is officially fluent in three languages, Chinese, Japanese and English... Why The Bedroom is the Most Important Room in the House No matter how big a house is or how many rooms a house has, a house is a place which offers... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=514063&go=briejulien Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=482174&go=briejulien I can honestly say I like my job. Ha! It only took me 18 years to be able to say that. From my first job as a landscaper's assistant through the horrors of waitressing, assisting veterinarians and dental office 7am starts, this is the best job I've ever had. (It also pays the best, but more of that later) Many people dream of living under palm trees and escaping all the traps of North American lif... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=482174&go=briejulien Fri, 9 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=429936&go=briejulien First: the basics. I do not live in a Christian country. December 25th is not a holiday here. However, I was lucky enough when I lived in Indonesia to work for a lazy boss. We had at least a week holiday for Christmas, Chinese New Year, Ramadan (of course) and many, many, many other random days off as well. In Taiwan, the culture of holidays and the general work ethic are a little different. If it... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=429936&go=briejulien Sun, 23 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=398349&go=briejulien OMG! Canada was so amazing! The last time I was home I was seriously not appreciative of how incredible my country is. Granted, I was pretty jet lagged, but how could I fail to fully appreciate my family, friends, great customer service, amazing climate and abundance of shopping opportunities??? This time I was bound and determined to get off the couch and spend some quality time with the people t... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=398349&go=briejulien Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=380602&go=briejulien I had an opportunity to hang out in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan this summer. Technically they are all one country. In reality, they couldn't be more different. I have lived in Taiwan for 2 1/2 years now. Long enough to get to know some Taiwanese on more than a passing aquaintance level. Some of my adult students I've known for over two years and so I have a pretty good idea of how they l... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=380602&go=briejulien Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=378728&go=briejulien My boss asked me to come over to his new cram school in Shenzhen, China back on July 27th. That was a Friday night, by Sunday morning I was on a plane heading into Hong Kong. Apparently the rediculous short notice was due to... well... the classic Chinese business style of leaving everything 'til the absolute last minute and not communicating anything, even on a need to know basis. Sigh. I was gam... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=378728&go=briejulien Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=376123&go=briejulien I'm in Shenzhen right now which is just on the border between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the border from my apartment by subway and yes, you need a passport to go back and forth. HK and mainland China feel like two COMPLETELY different countries. Some would argue they are. Hong Kong is so cool! It usually takes me a couple days to figure out a new plac... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=376123&go=briejulien Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=338510&go=briejulien I went through a rough patch a little while ago and now that I'm out of it I'm trying to stay more positive about being here. Generally, I hate Taiwanese food. Next time you order chow mein and sweet and sour chicken balls, think of me. The food here is pretty far from Cantonese food which is what you guys get when you call for take out. Being vegetarian I admittedly limit my culinary experience b... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=338510&go=briejulien Fri, 8 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT