A Journal Through My Activities, Thoughts, and Notes
Hi #Jazzeroo
Today is a good day! It's not only a Friday; it's also a payday.
Forgive me I didn't reply to you immediately. I had such a busy week this week.
I have read your story word by word. You have such a wonderful life! I admire you. You wrote books! I only did some translation about ten years ago. I had dreamt of being a writer when I was young. I even started a book on gitbook.com, and I never finish it. Maybe I could pick it up someday.
I am a bit complex. Most of the time, I am chatty, so I am often seen extrovert. I know it's not true.
Could I know the names of your books? Maybe I could manage to get one through the library or another way. Your writings are excellent. I could learn much through your writing.
Life is not easy for everybody. Take care, my friend. I hope you are well all the time.
Before sending this letter out, I want to share a short warm story that happened last year with you.
one day afternoon, I refueled on the return journey of shopping, and put the fuel tank cap on the roof of the car and I forgot to put it back. When I was on a right-turn lane waiting for the red light turning green at the first T-shaped intersection from the fuel station, I found a kiwi guy in the other right-turn lane rolled down the car window and shouted: "Your fuel tank cap fell on the place just past the first roundabout, turn around and go back. ..” I thanked him. Then he checked that there was no car behind, quickly reversed and turned to the left turn lane. He made a special trip to turn to the right lane so that he could run alongside me. I was really touched for his behavior.
New Zealand is a lovely country, welcome to visit New Zealand some day!
Write to me when you have time. I am always waiting a letter from you.
shukebeta
26-Mar-2021
Today is a good day! It's not only a Friday; it's also a payday.
Forgive me I didn't reply to you immediately. I had such a busy week this week.
I have read your story word by word. You have such a wonderful life! I admire you. You wrote books! I only did some translation about ten years ago. I had dreamt of being a writer when I was young. I even started a book on gitbook.com, and I never finish it. Maybe I could pick it up someday.
I am a bit complex. Most of the time, I am chatty, so I am often seen extrovert. I know it's not true.
Could I know the names of your books? Maybe I could manage to get one through the library or another way. Your writings are excellent. I could learn much through your writing.
Life is not easy for everybody. Take care, my friend. I hope you are well all the time.
Before sending this letter out, I want to share a short warm story that happened last year with you.
one day afternoon, I refueled on the return journey of shopping, and put the fuel tank cap on the roof of the car and I forgot to put it back. When I was on a right-turn lane waiting for the red light turning green at the first T-shaped intersection from the fuel station, I found a kiwi guy in the other right-turn lane rolled down the car window and shouted: "Your fuel tank cap fell on the place just past the first roundabout, turn around and go back. ..” I thanked him. Then he checked that there was no car behind, quickly reversed and turned to the left turn lane. He made a special trip to turn to the right lane so that he could run alongside me. I was really touched for his behavior.
New Zealand is a lovely country, welcome to visit New Zealand some day!
Write to me when you have time. I am always waiting a letter from you.
shukebeta
26-Mar-2021
Hi #Jazzeroo
Today is a good day! It's not only a Friday; it's also a payday.
Forgive me I didn't reply to you immediately. I had such a busy week this week.
I have read your story word by word. You have such a wonderful life! I admire you. You wrote books! I only did some translation about ten years ago. I had dreamt of being a writer when I was young. I even started a book on gitbook.com, and I never finish it. Maybe I could pick it up someday.
I am a bit complex. Most of the time, I am chatty, so I am often seen extrovert. I know it's not true.
Could I know the names of your books? Maybe I could manage to get one through the library or another way. Your writings are excellent. I could learn much through your writing.
Life is not easy for everybody. Take care, my friend. I hope you are well all the time.
Before sending this letter out, I want to share a short warm story that happened last year with you.
one day afternoon, I refueled on the return journey of shopping, and put the fuel tank cap on the roof of the car and I forgot to put it back. When I was on a right-turn lane waiting for the red light turning green at the first T-shaped intersection from the fuel station, I found a kiwi guy in the other right-turn lane rolled down the car window and shouted: "Your fuel tank cap fell on the place just past the first roundabout, turn around and go back. ..” I thanked him. Then he checked that there was no car behind, quickly reversed and turned to the left turn lane. He made a special trip to turn to the right lane so that he could run alongside me. I was really touched for his behavior.
New Zealand is a lovely country, welcome to visit New Zealand some day!
Write to me when you have time. I am always waiting a letter from you.
shukebeta
26-Mar-2021
Today is a good day! It's not only a Friday; it's also a payday.
Forgive me I didn't reply to you immediately. I had such a busy week this week.
I have read your story word by word. You have such a wonderful life! I admire you. You wrote books! I only did some translation about ten years ago. I had dreamt of being a writer when I was young. I even started a book on gitbook.com, and I never finish it. Maybe I could pick it up someday.
I am a bit complex. Most of the time, I am chatty, so I am often seen extrovert. I know it's not true.
Could I know the names of your books? Maybe I could manage to get one through the library or another way. Your writings are excellent. I could learn much through your writing.
Life is not easy for everybody. Take care, my friend. I hope you are well all the time.
Before sending this letter out, I want to share a short warm story that happened last year with you.
one day afternoon, I refueled on the return journey of shopping, and put the fuel tank cap on the roof of the car and I forgot to put it back. When I was on a right-turn lane waiting for the red light turning green at the first T-shaped intersection from the fuel station, I found a kiwi guy in the other right-turn lane rolled down the car window and shouted: "Your fuel tank cap fell on the place just past the first roundabout, turn around and go back. ..” I thanked him. Then he checked that there was no car behind, quickly reversed and turned to the left turn lane. He made a special trip to turn to the right lane so that he could run alongside me. I was really touched for his behavior.
New Zealand is a lovely country, welcome to visit New Zealand some day!
Write to me when you have time. I am always waiting a letter from you.
shukebeta
26-Mar-2021
Hi #Jazzeroo
Today is a good day! It's not only a Friday; it's also a payday.
Forgive me I didn't reply to you immediately. I had such a busy week this week.
I have read your story word by word. You have such a wonderful life! I admire you. You wrote books! I only did some translation about ten years ago. I had dreamt of being a writer when I was young. I even started a book on gitbook.com, and I never finish it. Maybe I could pick it up someday.
I am a bit complex. Most of the time, I am chatty, so I am often seen extrovert. I know it's not true.
Could I know the names of your books? Maybe I could manage to get one through the library or another way. Your writings are excellent. I could learn much through your writing.
Life is not easy for everybody. Take care, my friend. I hope you are well all the time.
Before sending this letter out, I want to share a short warm story that happened last year with you.
one day afternoon, I refueled on the return journey of shopping, and put the fuel tank cap on the roof of the car and I forgot to put it back. When I was on a right-turn lane waiting for the red light turning green at the first T-shaped intersection from the fuel station, I found a kiwi guy in the other right-turn lane rolled down the car window and shouted: "Your fuel tank cap fell on the place just past the first roundabout, turn around and go back. ..” I thanked him. Then he checked that there was no car behind, quickly reversed and turned to the left turn lane. He made a special trip to turn to the right lane so that he could run alongside me. I was really touched for his behavior.
New Zealand is a lovely country, welcome to visit New Zealand some day!
Write to me when you have time. I am always waiting a letter from you.
shukebeta
26-Mar-2021
Today is a good day! It's not only a Friday; it's also a payday.
Forgive me I didn't reply to you immediately. I had such a busy week this week.
I have read your story word by word. You have such a wonderful life! I admire you. You wrote books! I only did some translation about ten years ago. I had dreamt of being a writer when I was young. I even started a book on gitbook.com, and I never finish it. Maybe I could pick it up someday.
I am a bit complex. Most of the time, I am chatty, so I am often seen extrovert. I know it's not true.
Could I know the names of your books? Maybe I could manage to get one through the library or another way. Your writings are excellent. I could learn much through your writing.
Life is not easy for everybody. Take care, my friend. I hope you are well all the time.
Before sending this letter out, I want to share a short warm story that happened last year with you.
one day afternoon, I refueled on the return journey of shopping, and put the fuel tank cap on the roof of the car and I forgot to put it back. When I was on a right-turn lane waiting for the red light turning green at the first T-shaped intersection from the fuel station, I found a kiwi guy in the other right-turn lane rolled down the car window and shouted: "Your fuel tank cap fell on the place just past the first roundabout, turn around and go back. ..” I thanked him. Then he checked that there was no car behind, quickly reversed and turned to the left turn lane. He made a special trip to turn to the right lane so that he could run alongside me. I was really touched for his behavior.
New Zealand is a lovely country, welcome to visit New Zealand some day!
Write to me when you have time. I am always waiting a letter from you.
shukebeta
26-Mar-2021
Hi David,
It is so interesting that you moved to New Zealand for China. I am sure they are both beautiful countries.
Also, the right way of saying what you do for work is, "I work as ...".
I work as an accountant. I love what I do. I find it very enjoyable and interesting.
I am of Hispanic origins but American born. I like America but I do not love it. I long to travel abroad and visit many places. Maybe one day I will get that opportunity.
I do love Slowly. It beckons the memory of my childhood when I had a Pen Pal from Israel. Unfortunately we lost touch very many years ago.
I hope that you and I can become good friends.
Do you have any hobbies?
Jazz 🙂
#jazzeroo
It is so interesting that you moved to New Zealand for China. I am sure they are both beautiful countries.
Also, the right way of saying what you do for work is, "I work as ...".
I work as an accountant. I love what I do. I find it very enjoyable and interesting.
I am of Hispanic origins but American born. I like America but I do not love it. I long to travel abroad and visit many places. Maybe one day I will get that opportunity.
I do love Slowly. It beckons the memory of my childhood when I had a Pen Pal from Israel. Unfortunately we lost touch very many years ago.
I hope that you and I can become good friends.
Do you have any hobbies?
Jazz 🙂
#jazzeroo
Hello! 👋☺️
How are you doing on this beautiful day? My name is Jazz. I read your profile and found it interesting, so I figured I would say hello. I am looking forward to your reply and perhaps we can become penpals and, perhaps eventually, good friends.
Best,
Jazz （2021-03-15）
Hi, #Jazzeroo
My name is David, and shukebeta is my another name widely used on the internet.
I am so glad to receive your hello from the U.S. I have longed for the U.S. for many years though I have never been there.
You may have known that English is not my first language. I may use the wrong words or expressions sometimes. If you find something wrong, please point it out without hesitation. I’d love to get corrected by a friend like you.
I am doing programming. What do you do? I would like to know you more.
I originally came from China, and I have been living in New Zealand for nearly three years. I love this country and want to stay here.
I keep studying English daily since I stepped on the land in New Zealand. Unfortunately, my speaking and listening are still not good enough.
I just took a PTE English test this morning. I want a score of 58, but I am not sure I could get that mark or above.
If I didn't pass the test, I certainly would take another one next month. I have to get that marks or above to submit my resident visa.
You said we might become pen pals; sure, we could be. I love writing letters to friends. Before my family members moved to live with me, I spent much time on the “Slowly” app. It brought me to the old days that we wrote paper letters.
I look forward to seeing your following letter. Write to me when you have time please.
I hope you have a great day!
David (shukebeta)
How are you doing on this beautiful day? My name is Jazz. I read your profile and found it interesting, so I figured I would say hello. I am looking forward to your reply and perhaps we can become penpals and, perhaps eventually, good friends.
Best,
Jazz （2021-03-15）
Hi, #Jazzeroo
My name is David, and shukebeta is my another name widely used on the internet.
I am so glad to receive your hello from the U.S. I have longed for the U.S. for many years though I have never been there.
You may have known that English is not my first language. I may use the wrong words or expressions sometimes. If you find something wrong, please point it out without hesitation. I’d love to get corrected by a friend like you.
I am doing programming. What do you do? I would like to know you more.
I originally came from China, and I have been living in New Zealand for nearly three years. I love this country and want to stay here.
I keep studying English daily since I stepped on the land in New Zealand. Unfortunately, my speaking and listening are still not good enough.
I just took a PTE English test this morning. I want a score of 58, but I am not sure I could get that mark or above.
If I didn't pass the test, I certainly would take another one next month. I have to get that marks or above to submit my resident visa.
You said we might become pen pals; sure, we could be. I love writing letters to friends. Before my family members moved to live with me, I spent much time on the “Slowly” app. It brought me to the old days that we wrote paper letters.
I look forward to seeing your following letter. Write to me when you have time please.
I hope you have a great day!
David (shukebeta)
Hi #Jazzeroo
What a lovely day today! I am glad to get your letter again.
Thank you for teaching me how to express my work.
I work as a software engineer, and I love my job. It’s much easier to cope with the computer than office politics. Fortunately, my colleagues are friendly, and most of them are straightforward enough, making my life easier.
Regarding my hobbies, when I was in my university, I loved playing Go games, and I was a crazy fan of computers though my learning specialty is forestry teaching. I also loved amateur radio things. I fixed broken radios or audio recorders etc., for my classmates in my spare time. I had these hobbies nearly 30 years ago. After graduation from the university, I had less spare time than I was at school. I previously worked as an office employee, a computer teacher who thought young guys studying how to type Chinese characters into a computer, a business owner. I officially became a programmer in 2005.
I have few hobbies after graduation. Hiking is the new one that accompanies me these years. I love hiking or walking in the mountains or the fields. Yes, sometimes I go camping when hiking. I love to be close to nature, stars, seas, forests.
You may know that people hardly get a work-life balance in China. Only a tiny part of the Chinese people who reach financial freedom can have much spare time and enjoy their life.
At the beginning of September 2018, I gave up my programmer career in China and went to New Zealand to a reunion with my family. They came to New Zealand at the end of March in the same year.
I have to pick up my English to get a student visa here. Eventually, I got an opportunity to study in Christchurch for one year in Feb 2019. I finished my study at the end of the same year and got a full-time programmer job after two months of my graduation.
Life in New Zealand is full of happiness even though the income is fewer than in China. I have more spare time, and I’ve got a new hoppy of gardening. We hadn't a garden when I lived in Beijing.
Today I have to continue to study English to get an IELTS 6.5 score to apply for the resident visa. But I am happy. I know I am seeking the ideal life I longed for.
That’s my short story. How about you?
I would like to know your story if you are happy to tell it.
Yours sincerely penpal, David
@21-Mar-2021
What a lovely day today! I am glad to get your letter again.
Thank you for teaching me how to express my work.
I work as a software engineer, and I love my job. It’s much easier to cope with the computer than office politics. Fortunately, my colleagues are friendly, and most of them are straightforward enough, making my life easier.
Regarding my hobbies, when I was in my university, I loved playing Go games, and I was a crazy fan of computers though my learning specialty is forestry teaching. I also loved amateur radio things. I fixed broken radios or audio recorders etc., for my classmates in my spare time. I had these hobbies nearly 30 years ago. After graduation from the university, I had less spare time than I was at school. I previously worked as an office employee, a computer teacher who thought young guys studying how to type Chinese characters into a computer, a business owner. I officially became a programmer in 2005.
I have few hobbies after graduation. Hiking is the new one that accompanies me these years. I love hiking or walking in the mountains or the fields. Yes, sometimes I go camping when hiking. I love to be close to nature, stars, seas, forests.
You may know that people hardly get a work-life balance in China. Only a tiny part of the Chinese people who reach financial freedom can have much spare time and enjoy their life.
At the beginning of September 2018, I gave up my programmer career in China and went to New Zealand to a reunion with my family. They came to New Zealand at the end of March in the same year.
I have to pick up my English to get a student visa here. Eventually, I got an opportunity to study in Christchurch for one year in Feb 2019. I finished my study at the end of the same year and got a full-time programmer job after two months of my graduation.
Life in New Zealand is full of happiness even though the income is fewer than in China. I have more spare time, and I’ve got a new hoppy of gardening. We hadn't a garden when I lived in Beijing.
Today I have to continue to study English to get an IELTS 6.5 score to apply for the resident visa. But I am happy. I know I am seeking the ideal life I longed for.
That’s my short story. How about you?
I would like to know your story if you are happy to tell it.
Yours sincerely penpal, David
@21-Mar-2021
Hi David,
It is so interesting that you moved to New Zealand for China. I am sure they are both beautiful countries.
Also, the right way of saying what you do for work is, "I work as ...".
I work as an accountant. I love what I do. I find it very enjoyable and interesting.
I am of Hispanic origins but American born. I like America but I do not love it. I long to travel abroad and visit many places. Maybe one day I will get that opportunity.
I do love Slowly. It beckons the memory of my childhood when I had a Pen Pal from Israel. Unfortunately we lost touch very many years ago.
I hope that you and I can become good friends.
Do you have any hobbies?
Jazz 🙂
#jazzeroo
It is so interesting that you moved to New Zealand for China. I am sure they are both beautiful countries.
Also, the right way of saying what you do for work is, "I work as ...".
I work as an accountant. I love what I do. I find it very enjoyable and interesting.
I am of Hispanic origins but American born. I like America but I do not love it. I long to travel abroad and visit many places. Maybe one day I will get that opportunity.
I do love Slowly. It beckons the memory of my childhood when I had a Pen Pal from Israel. Unfortunately we lost touch very many years ago.
I hope that you and I can become good friends.
Do you have any hobbies?
Jazz 🙂
#jazzeroo
Hello! 👋☺️
How are you doing on this beautiful day? My name is Jazz. I read your profile and found it interesting, so I figured I would say hello. I am looking forward to your reply and perhaps we can become penpals and, perhaps eventually, good friends.
Best,
Jazz （2021-03-15）
Hi, #Jazzeroo
My name is David, and shukebeta is my another name widely used on the internet.
I am so glad to receive your hello from the U.S. I have longed for the U.S. for many years though I have never been there.
You may have known that English is not my first language. I may use the wrong words or expressions sometimes. If you find something wrong, please point it out without hesitation. I’d love to get corrected by a friend like you.
I am doing programming. What do you do? I would like to know you more.
I originally came from China, and I have been living in New Zealand for nearly three years. I love this country and want to stay here.
I keep studying English daily since I stepped on the land in New Zealand. Unfortunately, my speaking and listening are still not good enough.
I just took a PTE English test this morning. I want a score of 58, but I am not sure I could get that mark or above.
If I didn't pass the test, I certainly would take another one next month. I have to get that marks or above to submit my resident visa.
You said we might become pen pals; sure, we could be. I love writing letters to friends. Before my family members moved to live with me, I spent much time on the “Slowly” app. It brought me to the old days that we wrote paper letters.
I look forward to seeing your following letter. Write to me when you have time please.
I hope you have a great day!
David (shukebeta)
How are you doing on this beautiful day? My name is Jazz. I read your profile and found it interesting, so I figured I would say hello. I am looking forward to your reply and perhaps we can become penpals and, perhaps eventually, good friends.
Best,
Jazz （2021-03-15）
Hi, #Jazzeroo
My name is David, and shukebeta is my another name widely used on the internet.
I am so glad to receive your hello from the U.S. I have longed for the U.S. for many years though I have never been there.
You may have known that English is not my first language. I may use the wrong words or expressions sometimes. If you find something wrong, please point it out without hesitation. I’d love to get corrected by a friend like you.
I am doing programming. What do you do? I would like to know you more.
I originally came from China, and I have been living in New Zealand for nearly three years. I love this country and want to stay here.
I keep studying English daily since I stepped on the land in New Zealand. Unfortunately, my speaking and listening are still not good enough.
I just took a PTE English test this morning. I want a score of 58, but I am not sure I could get that mark or above.
If I didn't pass the test, I certainly would take another one next month. I have to get that marks or above to submit my resident visa.
You said we might become pen pals; sure, we could be. I love writing letters to friends. Before my family members moved to live with me, I spent much time on the “Slowly” app. It brought me to the old days that we wrote paper letters.
I look forward to seeing your following letter. Write to me when you have time please.
I hope you have a great day!
David (shukebeta)
Hi #Jazzeroo
What a lovely day today! I am glad to get your letter again.
Thank you for teaching me how to express my work.
I work as a software engineer, and I love my job. It’s much easier to cope with the computer than office politics. Fortunately, my colleagues are friendly, and most of them are straightforward enough, making my life easier.
Regarding my hobbies, when I was in my university, I loved playing Go games, and I was a crazy fan of computers though my learning specialty is forestry teaching. I also loved amateur radio things. I fixed broken radios or audio recorders etc., for my classmates in my spare time. I had these hobbies nearly 30 years ago. After graduation from the university, I had less spare time than I was at school. I previously worked as an office employee, a computer teacher who thought young guys studying how to type Chinese characters into a computer, a business owner. I officially became a programmer in 2005.
I have few hobbies after graduation. Hiking is the new one that accompanies me these years. I love hiking or walking in the mountains or the fields. Yes, sometimes I go camping when hiking. I love to be close to nature, stars, seas, forests.
You may know that people hardly get a work-life balance in China. Only a tiny part of the Chinese people who reach financial freedom can have much spare time and enjoy their life.
At the beginning of September 2018, I gave up my programmer career in China and went to New Zealand to a reunion with my family. They came to New Zealand at the end of March in the same year.
I have to pick up my English to get a student visa here. Eventually, I got an opportunity to study in Christchurch for one year in Feb 2019. I finished my study at the end of the same year and got a full-time programmer job after two months of my graduation.
Life in New Zealand is full of happiness even though the income is fewer than in China. I have more spare time, and I’ve got a new hoppy of gardening. We hadn't a garden when I lived in Beijing.
Today I have to continue to study English to get an IELTS 6.5 score to apply for the resident visa. But I am happy. I know I am seeking the ideal life I longed for.
That’s my short story. How about you?
I would like to know your story if you are happy to tell it.
Yours sincerely penpal, David
@21-Mar-2021
What a lovely day today! I am glad to get your letter again.
Thank you for teaching me how to express my work.
I work as a software engineer, and I love my job. It’s much easier to cope with the computer than office politics. Fortunately, my colleagues are friendly, and most of them are straightforward enough, making my life easier.
Regarding my hobbies, when I was in my university, I loved playing Go games, and I was a crazy fan of computers though my learning specialty is forestry teaching. I also loved amateur radio things. I fixed broken radios or audio recorders etc., for my classmates in my spare time. I had these hobbies nearly 30 years ago. After graduation from the university, I had less spare time than I was at school. I previously worked as an office employee, a computer teacher who thought young guys studying how to type Chinese characters into a computer, a business owner. I officially became a programmer in 2005.
I have few hobbies after graduation. Hiking is the new one that accompanies me these years. I love hiking or walking in the mountains or the fields. Yes, sometimes I go camping when hiking. I love to be close to nature, stars, seas, forests.
You may know that people hardly get a work-life balance in China. Only a tiny part of the Chinese people who reach financial freedom can have much spare time and enjoy their life.
At the beginning of September 2018, I gave up my programmer career in China and went to New Zealand to a reunion with my family. They came to New Zealand at the end of March in the same year.
I have to pick up my English to get a student visa here. Eventually, I got an opportunity to study in Christchurch for one year in Feb 2019. I finished my study at the end of the same year and got a full-time programmer job after two months of my graduation.
Life in New Zealand is full of happiness even though the income is fewer than in China. I have more spare time, and I’ve got a new hoppy of gardening. We hadn't a garden when I lived in Beijing.
Today I have to continue to study English to get an IELTS 6.5 score to apply for the resident visa. But I am happy. I know I am seeking the ideal life I longed for.
That’s my short story. How about you?
I would like to know your story if you are happy to tell it.
Yours sincerely penpal, David
@21-Mar-2021
Hi David,
It is so interesting that you moved to New Zealand for China. I am sure they are both beautiful countries.
Also, the right way of saying what you do for work is, "I work as ...".
I work as an accountant. I love what I do. I find it very enjoyable and interesting.
I am of Hispanic origins but American born. I like America but I do not love it. I long to travel abroad and visit many places. Maybe one day I will get that opportunity.
I do love Slowly. It beckons the memory of my childhood when I had a Pen Pal from Israel. Unfortunately we lost touch very many years ago.
I hope that you and I can become good friends.
Do you have any hobbies?
Jazz 🙂
#jazzeroo
It is so interesting that you moved to New Zealand for China. I am sure they are both beautiful countries.
Also, the right way of saying what you do for work is, "I work as ...".
I work as an accountant. I love what I do. I find it very enjoyable and interesting.
I am of Hispanic origins but American born. I like America but I do not love it. I long to travel abroad and visit many places. Maybe one day I will get that opportunity.
I do love Slowly. It beckons the memory of my childhood when I had a Pen Pal from Israel. Unfortunately we lost touch very many years ago.
I hope that you and I can become good friends.
Do you have any hobbies?
Jazz 🙂
#jazzeroo
Hi #Jazzeroo
What a lovely day today! I am glad to get your letter again.
Thank you for teaching me how to express my work.
I work as a software engineer, and I love my job. It’s much easier to cope with the computer than office politics. Fortunately, my colleagues are friendly, and most of them are straightforward enough, making my life easier.
Regarding my hobbies, when I was in my university, I loved playing Go games, and I was a crazy fan of computers though my learning specialty is forestry teaching. I also loved amateur radio things. I fixed broken radios or audio recorders etc., for my classmates in my spare time. I had these hobbies nearly 30 years ago. After graduation from the university, I had less spare time than I was at school. I previously worked as an office employee, a computer teacher who thought young guys studying how to type Chinese characters into a computer, a business owner. I officially became a programmer in 2005.
I have few hobbies after graduation. Hiking is the new one that accompanies me these years. I love hiking or walking in the mountains or the fields. Yes, sometimes I go camping when hiking. I love to be close to nature, stars, seas, forests.
You may know that people hardly get a work-life balance in China. Only a tiny part of the Chinese people who reach financial freedom can have much spare time and enjoy their life.
At the beginning of September 2018, I gave up my programmer career in China and went to New Zealand to a reunion with my family. They came to New Zealand at the end of March in the same year.
I have to pick up my English to get a student visa here. Eventually, I got an opportunity to study in Christchurch for one year in Feb 2019. I finished my study at the end of the same year and got a full-time programmer job after two months of my graduation.
Life in New Zealand is full of happiness even though the income is fewer than in China. I have more spare time, and I’ve got a new hoppy of gardening. We hadn't a garden when I lived in Beijing.
Today I have to continue to study English to get an IELTS 6.5 score to apply for the resident visa. But I am happy. I know I am seeking the ideal life I longed for.
That’s my short story. How about you?
I would like to know your story if you are happy to tell it.
Yours sincerely penpal, David
@21-Mar-2021
What a lovely day today! I am glad to get your letter again.
Thank you for teaching me how to express my work.
I work as a software engineer, and I love my job. It’s much easier to cope with the computer than office politics. Fortunately, my colleagues are friendly, and most of them are straightforward enough, making my life easier.
Regarding my hobbies, when I was in my university, I loved playing Go games, and I was a crazy fan of computers though my learning specialty is forestry teaching. I also loved amateur radio things. I fixed broken radios or audio recorders etc., for my classmates in my spare time. I had these hobbies nearly 30 years ago. After graduation from the university, I had less spare time than I was at school. I previously worked as an office employee, a computer teacher who thought young guys studying how to type Chinese characters into a computer, a business owner. I officially became a programmer in 2005.
I have few hobbies after graduation. Hiking is the new one that accompanies me these years. I love hiking or walking in the mountains or the fields. Yes, sometimes I go camping when hiking. I love to be close to nature, stars, seas, forests.
You may know that people hardly get a work-life balance in China. Only a tiny part of the Chinese people who reach financial freedom can have much spare time and enjoy their life.
At the beginning of September 2018, I gave up my programmer career in China and went to New Zealand to a reunion with my family. They came to New Zealand at the end of March in the same year.
I have to pick up my English to get a student visa here. Eventually, I got an opportunity to study in Christchurch for one year in Feb 2019. I finished my study at the end of the same year and got a full-time programmer job after two months of my graduation.
Life in New Zealand is full of happiness even though the income is fewer than in China. I have more spare time, and I’ve got a new hoppy of gardening. We hadn't a garden when I lived in Beijing.
Today I have to continue to study English to get an IELTS 6.5 score to apply for the resident visa. But I am happy. I know I am seeking the ideal life I longed for.
That’s my short story. How about you?
I would like to know your story if you are happy to tell it.
Yours sincerely penpal, David
@21-Mar-2021
Hello! 👋☺️
How are you doing on this beautiful day? My name is Jazz. I read your profile and found it interesting, so I figured I would say hello. I am looking forward to your reply and perhaps we can become penpals and, perhaps eventually, good friends.
Best,
Jazz （2021-03-15）
Hi, #Jazzeroo
My name is David, and shukebeta is my another name widely used on the internet.
I am so glad to receive your hello from the U.S. I have longed for the U.S. for many years though I have never been there.
You may have known that English is not my first language. I may use the wrong words or expressions sometimes. If you find something wrong, please point it out without hesitation. I’d love to get corrected by a friend like you.
I am doing programming. What do you do? I would like to know you more.
I originally came from China, and I have been living in New Zealand for nearly three years. I love this country and want to stay here.
I keep studying English daily since I stepped on the land in New Zealand. Unfortunately, my speaking and listening are still not good enough.
I just took a PTE English test this morning. I want a score of 58, but I am not sure I could get that mark or above.
If I didn't pass the test, I certainly would take another one next month. I have to get that marks or above to submit my resident visa.
You said we might become pen pals; sure, we could be. I love writing letters to friends. Before my family members moved to live with me, I spent much time on the “Slowly” app. It brought me to the old days that we wrote paper letters.
I look forward to seeing your following letter. Write to me when you have time please.
I hope you have a great day!
David (shukebeta)
How are you doing on this beautiful day? My name is Jazz. I read your profile and found it interesting, so I figured I would say hello. I am looking forward to your reply and perhaps we can become penpals and, perhaps eventually, good friends.
Best,
Jazz （2021-03-15）
Hi, #Jazzeroo
My name is David, and shukebeta is my another name widely used on the internet.
I am so glad to receive your hello from the U.S. I have longed for the U.S. for many years though I have never been there.
You may have known that English is not my first language. I may use the wrong words or expressions sometimes. If you find something wrong, please point it out without hesitation. I’d love to get corrected by a friend like you.
I am doing programming. What do you do? I would like to know you more.
I originally came from China, and I have been living in New Zealand for nearly three years. I love this country and want to stay here.
I keep studying English daily since I stepped on the land in New Zealand. Unfortunately, my speaking and listening are still not good enough.
I just took a PTE English test this morning. I want a score of 58, but I am not sure I could get that mark or above.
If I didn't pass the test, I certainly would take another one next month. I have to get that marks or above to submit my resident visa.
You said we might become pen pals; sure, we could be. I love writing letters to friends. Before my family members moved to live with me, I spent much time on the “Slowly” app. It brought me to the old days that we wrote paper letters.
I look forward to seeing your following letter. Write to me when you have time please.
I hope you have a great day!
David (shukebeta)
