#62 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (Merry Christmas 2006 :-): Photos 21 to 28

THE 2006 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS HAVE ARRIVED QUICKLY, AND I OFTEN PONDER THE 7 MONTHS OF GALLOPING ADVENTURES IN CHINA. THESE DAYS SEEM THE MORE DIFFICULT, AWAY FROM THE FAMILIARITY OF TRADITIONAL FESTIVITIES WITH OUR LOVED ONES. IT IS WITH GREAT AFFECTION THAT I EXPRESS THESE SENTIMENTS:

"TO MY SUPPORTIVE AND LOVING FAMILY, TO MY KIND AND GENTLE FRIENDS FROM SO MANY COUNTRIES, AND TO ALL MY WONDERFUL COLLEGUES AND STUDENTS, PAST AND PRESENT, ALL WHO HAVE BROUGHT SO MUCH JOY, HAPPINESS, AND EXCITEMENT INTO MY BLESSED LIFE: I MISS YOU EVERY DAY, AND SEND YOU GREETINGS FROM TAIZHOU, CHINA ON THIS HOLIDAY. NOT A DAY PASSES, WHEN I DON'T REMIND MYSELF, HOW EACH OF YOU HAS MADE MY LIFE'S JOURNEY A GIFT, FOR WHICH THE EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE IS LIMITED BY LANGUAGE AND WORDS. THE DISTANCE HAS ONLY INCREASED MY AFFECTION FOR YOU, AND THE HOPE THAT THE NEW YEAR WILL BRING MORE LOVE TO ONE AND ALL, AND PEACE TO OUR TROUBLED WORLD. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!"

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"Long-Johns" have not been part of my wardrope for decades, but the cold has forced me to invest in some extra-warm, long-underwear, to combat the chills of my first

Full Text Entry: #62 Teaching at Taizhou Teachers College, China (Merry Christmas 2006 :-)

It's been so long since I last saw you, but believe me, for us your students it's like you never left that German classroom. We miss you a lot and truly hope you're having a great time in China. Hope to see you soon, take care. 'Warm' greetings from 305. =] -Allison.

Schneider We all miss you to. You've made an impact on all of us as well. I'd say that I was very fortunate to have you for two years. Sorrie for making them hard for you. But have made an impact on me. Your stories and your sense of being. Magic, Interesting, Moving. Merry Christmas Schneider

You are so cute Schneider...you made me sing along "Rudolph" with your blog lol

Merry Christmas Mr. Schneider! Looks like you're having an awesome time, I'm glad everything is working out for, you keep us posted

Hey Mr. Schneider! I just wanted to comment on how cute your office is and that Christmas is really beautiful over there. I also want to let you know that in our german class, when there's a lull every now and then, there is an excited squeal or exclamation where someone shouts "Mr. Schneider's coming!". This has been happening periodically ever since you've written on that last blog that you are coming. Just thought you'd like to know that we are all looking forward to you coming! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ~Ash~

I wish Miami was a beautiful as China in Christmas. Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Hope to see you soon.

merry christmas, schneider!! i hope you're enjoying your first christmas in your new home. i wish you a happy new year, and like john lennon said, "let's hope it's a good one, without any fear". it will start off well cause ill be seeing you very soon :D! i love you so much. and btw, i love the picture of you putting that wand in your student's face, while he moves away in horror. maybe he knows you were trying to give him the baldness curse.

You look so thin!!!!! I can't wait to see you....and hear all the strange tales your entertain with!! Have a GREAT NEW YEARS!

It's been so long since I last saw you, but believe me, for us your students it's like you never left that German classroom. We miss you a lot and truly hope you're having a great time in China. Hope to see you soon, take care. 'Warm' greetings from 305. =] -Allison.

Schneider We all miss you to. You've made an impact on all of us as well. I'd say that I was very fortunate to have you for two years. Sorrie for making them hard for you. But have made an impact on me. Your stories and your sense of being. Magic, Interesting, Moving. Merry Christmas Schneider

You are so cute Schneider...you made me sing along "Rudolph" with your blog lol

Merry Christmas Mr. Schneider! Looks like you're having an awesome time, I'm glad everything is working out for, you keep us posted

Hey Mr. Schneider! I just wanted to comment on how cute your office is and that Christmas is really beautiful over there. I also want to let you know that in our german class, when there's a lull every now and then, there is an excited squeal or exclamation where someone shouts "Mr. Schneider's coming!". This has been happening periodically ever since you've written on that last blog that you are coming. Just thought you'd like to know that we are all looking forward to you coming! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ~Ash~

I wish Miami was a beautiful as China in Christmas. Anyway, Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Hope to see you soon.

merry christmas, schneider!! i hope you're enjoying your first christmas in your new home. i wish you a happy new year, and like john lennon said, "let's hope it's a good one, without any fear". it will start off well cause ill be seeing you very soon :D! i love you so much. and btw, i love the picture of you putting that wand in your student's face, while he moves away in horror. maybe he knows you were trying to give him the baldness curse.

You look so thin!!!!! I can't wait to see you....and hear all the strange tales your entertain with!! Have a GREAT NEW YEARS!