ShelleyEvans

I don't know too much about the details, but yes, the Hong Kong temple is still operating and so too are the limited number of branches that are in China. The church is probably recognised in China, but it is against the law for missionaries or anyone else, to preach the gospel over there.

Definitely. I can't wait. That to me, seems the most logical thing to do. I think that there are alot of people in Western countries that admire certainly, many aspects of ancient China. There is, I believe, a fascination of their martial arts too. I spoke to my brother a few weeks ago and I was also very surprised to learn that he too, had considered teaching English in China - I couldn't believe it. He's married with four children. He has his reasons for not pursuing that avenue at this particular time though, but I'm hoping that my example to him will cause him to look again at the real prospect of him and his family going to China, maybe even sooner that he thinks. I'm sure he can do it. He's a very strong man. My mother also, who is already a qualified school teacher and piano teacher, is very interested in atleast coming over for a holiday she said, if I end up going, which I will go to China, and maybe even she will consider teaching English over there too. She's certainly not afraid to mingle. She's very friendly with people.

I am looking forward to coming to China next year to teach English. I just discovered recently, the ESL career. I had watched 'Mao's Last Dancer' one night, and the next day, with a troubled mind, I entered a fast food store. Putting my troubles aside for a bit, I weighed up my options of whether I was going to ask for an icecream or chips, then an oriental looking young lady walked along behind the counter in front of me and like a light going on in my head, I just knew I should go to China, and I was glad. I actually didn't put that thought there myself. That night I decided to look for a job in China and found to my surprise, a teaching position that required no experience and I was ecstatic. I applied for the job and at this time, I'm waiting for the final decision. Even if the job doesn't go through, I will apply for another job there. I'm really looking forward to living and teaching in China. The language seems difficult but I'm willing here and there, to give it a try. China, especially ancient China, has usually fascinated me. I thought I'd have to wait until the Millenium to go there but the opportunity has come earlier than I expected. I'm very excited. From the age of 9, I spent 8 years in another culture so I think that's been a good learning experience there and I've been through culture shock twice since. I can't wait to go. I, in a way, feel like I'm going into the land of the Lamanites but this is only in regard to the fact that the gospel isn't officially in China yet. I feel like I'm at the end of the road in my own land, which is Australia. After I decided to go to China, I found out that my sister's husband's nephew was in Harbin, teaching English, too. What I know about China is probably mostly what I've seen in movies. I have admired Bruce Lee since I was about 10 and loved the tv series 'Kung Fu' and the movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'. I'm excited to go to China on more than one level. It was good reading your post.