November is Gone, but Memories Remain

 November 2025. A busy and fun month. Enjoy these pictures. They're not going to be in usual date order because they didn't upload as such and I don't want to redo it all. 😂

Took several walks in my favorite park along the water. This day was Nov. 1st.

Not sure what this is, but one day a bunch of people were sitting on the edge with their feet in the water. 

Another day, same park. Nov. 8th.

This park has a lot of pigeons hanging around, waiting for kids to feed them. 😄

Nov. 1st dinner with fellow brothers and sisters.

These fish could be your dinner. haha

My people 💜

How it always is when we try to take pictures together.

 Someone has to stick his/her face in the camera. 😂

I love Yiyi beyond the moon.

How we all felt on a Friday. lol

Coco and Yi reading together

How they concentrate when watching Toy Story in English. 😅

                                                            

Special friends I am forever thankful to have met.

These little loves really enjoy laughing. 

😂

Little monkey 😆😄

2-in-1

Compared to now, they all look like babies in these photos.

Someone's always moving in photos, but it's okay. They turn out to be my favorites. 

So invested in learning that it requires laying on the table. 😄

Lele's personality is so joyful 99% of the time. 

His name suits him perfectly as it means happy happy.

Nov. 25th we went to the park to read a story about Thanksgiving and to decorate the thankful tree.

Then we had a snack picnic afterwards to learn how to share food like the Indians and Pilgrims did.  

Nov. 29th some brothers and sisters and I had a Thanksgiving celebration where we ate dumplings.

Nov. 27th was full of work, and my friend made dinner for us after night class. 

Nov. 23rd after church Ginny and I walked through the nearby park while waiting for our tea to arrive, and we met this lady (above) who wanted to take a photo with us. 

We also met this older couple who wanted a picture with us as well, and who were looking for a wife for their son. They got Ginny's contact, haha. Of course, after learning more, this person wasn't interesting. 

Nov. 15th I attended some of my students' piano recital. 

Often, food trucks or food stalls like this one below will set up on the side of the road.

The proud parents taking many photos of the kids. 

They all did amazing. The style of learning piano playing here is quite interesting. They use a different method of music and some students played along with a soundtrack. 

My house is in a building with 49 stories. This is the outlook from the very top.

I went to a nerby town and took a half day walk. 

This set up is outside a mall. 

Sun. Nov. 9th I attended a Chinese church in a different district where I know some people. Afterwards, I walked along the water. 

The setting reminds me of Florida.

I came across Tan Kah Kee Memorial and decided to walk through when I saw it was open.

It's dedicated to Tan Kah Kee, a prominent figure in Chinese history known for his contributions to the education system and philanthropic efforts. He was an overseas Chinese businessman and leader, particularly in Singapore. 

The memorial also educated about China's war and social challenges during Tan's life. He was active during the Qing dynasty and early Republican era, so he encountered the Second Sino-Japanese war. He supported the war effort against Japan, so the memorial offers a view into how Chinese intellectuals saw the struggle against foreign aggression, the importance of education as a means of national strength, and how his work connected to anti-imperialist movements. 

Southeast Coastal Highway/ Economic Belt, built post-war, that links cities and regions along China's southeast coast. 

Other random pictures...

Ginny introduced me to Tajik pilaf. 🇹🇯

Sometimes I see decorated cars like I've never seen before. This is one example. lol

Here's a thought-provoking quote. Let's aim to be strong-souled. 💪

I'm thankful for God's skies and the beautiful hues of color he adds.

Also, for this girl right here, my bestie of besties. I can't explain how much I miss her and can't wait till we're reunited again. She adds so much color and laughter to my life. 

In this month I also visited an international garden, but those pictures will be in their own post. :) 

Thanks for following along and reading!