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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

A day in the life of Justin Kwan, September 2007

I have some-what of a routine now. After an adventurous summer of traveling and reunions, it feels kind of good to have something to do everyday; responsibility if you will. I came back to Beijing with the intention and need of finding a job. I found one. I moved out of the University district, aka 'little Korea,' to a more central location in Beijing. I love the move. I also bought a scooter for less than my mountain bike in the US cost. I didn't realize how small Beijing can be until recently.
I woke up this morning like any other morning, I prepared an espresso then jumped in the shower. It was a beautiful blue sky day. I went outside and jumped on my scooter to scoot over to the market to pick up some clothes I had made from my tailor. On the way I stopped and got some fresh fruit from a local vendor. I made some small talk and finished my banana, then I was on my way. The clothes looked nice and they fit just right. xie xie. I took the long way home to enjoy the day. I got home and prepared another espresso then hit the books for an hour or so before I went down the street to pick up some lunch at a local restaurant. I grabbed some food to go, then went home to eat and get ready for work.
I work from 1-7. Part of that time is spent making lesson plans, building relationships with clients and colleagues, MSN, studying Chinese, oh and teaching English. Its a pretty cool gig and all the people I meet are extremely nice. People also look up to me. I am a teacher now. Yikes!
After work, there is usually always someone to meet up with for dinner or some fun. Tonight it was hot pot. yummy. Life is good.

I need to write another one of these daily life journals next week and I need to make sure I am able to write about going to class, somewhere.