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  • Reflecting on my Blessings

    Today is Teacher’s Day here in China. I am going to sit and reflect on my teaching career this evening. I have been an ESL teacher for almost 11 years now. This journey has been a fascinating and astonishing one. I never thought I could do it and never knew if my personality could fit…

  • My Opinions on This

    When a person is too charming at first. Laying it on too heavy and thick, that raises a red flag with me. I immediately believe they are hiding something or have an ulterior motive that is not good. Also, I will say, though it may be controversial to say it but, I am not a…

  • All About Balance

    My ideal week includes having balanced time for my work, sleeping and writing. I don’t have too much to say about this. I just need to have balance to get all the things done that need to be done. Maria Mocha

  • Clouds of Fujian Province in China

    I travelled to Fujian Province last month. I am sharing pictures of clouds that I saw and was fascinated by.

  • Sleeping, Documentaries, Music

    Here are three ways I like to relax.

  • No More “Interesting”

    I have actively tried to avoid using one particular word because it is so overused, especially by my students. Interesting. This word. Totally used too much. So, with the help of Merriam-Webster’s Thesaurus, I am replacing “interesting” with other words. Fascinating, intriguing, engaging, exciting, thrilling, breathtaking, enchanting, immersive, marvelous, surprising, captivating, astonishing, fabulous, wondrous, odd.…

  • Grudges are a Part of Life

    Speaking from the heart.

  • Continuous Growth

    My way of answering this question.

  • Gorgeous Flowers in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, China

    These stunning images were captured in August 2024 by me, Maria Mocha.

  • Making My Home

    I just talk about my ideal home.