I have recently become very interested in teaching English. I went to the University of Oregon's coffee hour with Yuka about a week and a half ago, and had an intense two hours of conversation with people from all over the world. I met a guy from Bhutan and a cool dude from Haiti. I also met an American guy who just got back from a year of teaching English in China. That really got my itch going.

So I've done some research into teaching English in China. There are more people in China learning English than the total population of the US. Crazy, eh? Plus, to be a good global citizen of the 21st century, you should know China. So, there, that's my goal. Teach English in China. I signed up for the English Conversation Partner Program at Lane Community College and I got matched up with a Japanese student. Basically, you just have a conversation once a week or so with an international student and help their English get better.

Also, I am enquiring about a more serious position in downtown Eugene, at the ESL center. I'm hoping to get on as an assistant ESL classroom teacher so I can have some experience & know if this is something that would truly interest me. I have a feeling it will.

T'ai Chi is going great. I usually have Tuesday & Thursday afternoons off so I can go to the afternoon session in addition to the morning class (and don't have to pay extra!). It's a difficult practice, but already I'm seeing the benefits in increased flexibility, increased leg strength, better posture, and probably better circulation & balance. Also, I'm noticing how things move in nature, how people move. It reminds me of T'ai Chi Chuan.