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- Gender:Male
- Age:108
- Ethnicity:Caucasian (white)
- Occupation:Executive/Senior management
- Country:China
- State:Shaanxi
- City :Xian
- Hometown(s):Redlands, California/Xi'an, Shaanxi
Personal
- About me:Ask! You may be surprised. I have MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype, and QQ. I like to chat, if you do too, we can discuss it in private message, but I don't put my contact addresses on public forums.
- Language:English
- Interests:Travel, Meeting People, Reading
- Favorite books:anything by J.D. Salinger or Huraki Murakami
- Favorite music:Van Morrison
- Places I've Traveled To:U.S., Canada, Mexico, Korea, Japan, China
- I'm looking for:Happpy Life!
Dating
- Sexual Orientation:Straight
- Body Type:Average
- Eye Color:Green
- Height:6'3
- Smoking Habit:no
- Drinking Habit:no
- Interested in Meeting for:Friends, Activity Partners
- Currently Living with:Alone
- Sense of humor:Clever / Quick Witted, Dry / Sarcastic
Education
- College/University:
- Bachelor's Degree History/Political Science California State University, San Bernardino [ 1980 - 1984 ]
Work Experience
- [ 2000 - Present ]
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Monday,May 25 2009, 01:24:15 PMTerrible Sight
Two weekends ago I was walking down the street when I noticed a crowd of people looking up at the side of a hotel not far from mine. Then I noticed two police cars and one ambulance. So since everyone else standing there was looking up, I looked up as I got nearer. All I could see was an open window. My only thought was that someone was trying to jump. So since I didn't see anything, I started walking away when someone tapped me on the shoulder and pointed up the driveway a little bit. There on the cement was a man's body, blood everywhere. They were just starting to cover his body with a cloth of some type.
I walked away but as I did, I turned around to notice the crowd was getting bigger with people just standing and staring at the lifeless body and the blood on the driveway. Some of them even had small children with them and were pointing out the body to the children. This I couldn't believe. If I had a child with me, I would have covered his/her eyes so as not to see this. I can't imagine the effect this sight must have had on a child's mind.
It's always so sad when someone takes their own life. They seem to think that this is a way to end their hardships or misery. They don't realize the effect this will have on others in their lives, their family, their friends, etc. Suicide has a terrible effect on so many people.
I just hope I never have to witness such a thing again.
Friday,May 15 2009, 05:26:20 AMI'm Changing Jobs
After four years and working in two large modern hotels in Xi'an, I have decided it is time for me to move on.
I was offered a teaching position at Xi'an International Studies University. I accepted it. So, hopefully, on September 1st, I will begin teaching classes there. Since I have been in Xi'an for this long, and I know the city better than most natives, I was asked to be a member of the faculty in the "tourism and travel" college. I think that is going to be so interesting and so much fun.
I know I will enjoy the new environment. I was a teacher ...
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7/31/2009 4:46 AMRe: Hey
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Hey yourself.
Well, maybe if you showed your head more than once or twice a year, you would know things.
I left the hotel at the end of the contract and start at "XISU" the first of September. Looking forward to it. Got a new apartment by DayAnTa, as a matter of fact, I can see it all lit up at night from my windows.
Where are you? It says Xi'an here, but I don't think so. When are you getting married?
Well, maybe if you showed your head more than once or twice a year, you would know things.
I left the hotel at the end of the contract and start at "XISU" the first of September. Looking forward to it. Got a new apartment by DayAnTa, as a matter of fact, I can see it all lit up at night from my windows.
Where are you? It says Xi'an here, but I don't think so. When are you getting married?
7/31/2009 4:58 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hey
Linda
23, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Ok,mei wen ti .you are a good uncle ,always.ha ha
7/13/2009 2:23 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Oh, tian na! Now I must buy you an airplane ticket? I will be so poor then because I won't have any money to buy you pretty things!
7/14/2009 4:18 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
PJ
102, China
oh.... so sad... can't shopping together
7/13/2009 7:09 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
yes, let's go shopping, I think it is worth it, also. Welcome to Xi'an, many shops here, hehe
7/13/2009 7:21 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
PJ
102, China
Will you pay me air ticket?
(seems PJ not in a pretty heart, haha...)
(seems PJ not in a pretty heart, haha...)
7/13/2009 6:34 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
I know you are a pretty girl because you have a pretty heart. A pretty heart makes any girl pretty. But a pretty girl without a pretty heart is not pretty in my eyes.
7/13/2009 6:42 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
PJ
102, China
haha....Now I know I am pretty and worth a fashion show for Uncel Ron!
Let's go shopping! in Xian or somewhere?
Let's go shopping! in Xian or somewhere?
7/13/2009 6:22 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Of course, I would love to join you. You can try on many clothes for me and I can watch pretty girl fashion show then.
7/13/2009 6:30 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
PJ
102, China
haha, such a fashion show won't free. u must pay for those clothes if I can't stop myself take them home and you don't know if it's worth as you don't know I am a pretty girl or not.
7/13/2009 6:07 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
No, shopping is fun, even when you buy nothing. It is good relaxation. Can just be free and look at many things like I do.
7/13/2009 6:17 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
PJ
102, China
well... since Uncle Ron saying that, my heart can at ease about this matter...
going to shopping ! care to join?
going to shopping ! care to join?
7/13/2009 5:55 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Hey, shopping is fun. And do you know I even like to go shopping with girls. It's like a private little fashion show for me. I always tell them to try on many things.
8/24/2009 2:20 PMRe: hi,nice to meet you
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Hi, I forgot you put this on my page. Thanks for dropping by and checking my page. Yes, I really do like Xi'an 364 days a year, but I always have at least one bad one a year. But it would be that way anywhere I am, I suppose.
It's nice to be able to meet you here. Hope you can join in on some forums and speak out what you think. Don't be shy. But just watch out for some of the guys. They don't mean harm, but they have a strange way of saying things.
It's nice to be able to meet you here. Hope you can join in on some forums and speak out what you think. Don't be shy. But just watch out for some of the guys. They don't mean harm, but they have a strange way of saying things.
6/25/2009 3:12 AMHello Ron
Happy
26, Nanning, Guangxi, China
Hi Ron, nice to meet you here on Zorpia. I found you in the group called "I see china" and found out that you are the moderator of the group and live in Xi'an, right? that is so nice and I think you must like China and chinese culture. People who visits my homepageare just interested in pretty girls there, seems they are not so interested in Chinese culture, pity! But I think you are not. Enjoy your life in China
6/30/2009 2:19 PMRe: Hello Ron
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Hi Happy, thanks for visiting my page and your kind words. Yes, I love Xi'an very much. I have been here over 4 years now. I worked at two different hotels in the city but ended my contract with the last one on the 25th. On September 1, I will start a teaching position at Xi'an international Studies University. I'm looking forward to it. I was a teacher at home. I was a Service Manager, but too many hours, too many days. I couldn't keep up with it anymore.
So now I rented a house in a new building and new area and am getting moved in. Such a lot of work for a poor old man, lol !
I am not "the" moderator of I See China, that's Yang Yang, she does a great job. I just try to support her if she needs any, but she doesn't need it often
Hope to see you around sometime. Have a happy day, week, month, year, life.
So now I rented a house in a new building and new area and am getting moved in. Such a lot of work for a poor old man, lol !
I am not "the" moderator of I See China, that's Yang Yang, she does a great job. I just try to support her if she needs any, but she doesn't need it often
Hope to see you around sometime. Have a happy day, week, month, year, life.
9/1/2009 8:49 AMRe: Re: Hello Ron
9/1/2009 9:06 AMRe: Re: Re: Hello Ron
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Hi. Yes, I started at the university, yesterday actually. I have such great classes so far. I will really enjoy it, I'm sure. I am teaching two different courses designed around oral English. The students are all 3rd and 4th year university students, so their English is already pretty good. So I have a good year head of me, I think.
How about you? What's new in your life?
How about you? What's new in your life?
9/1/2009 9:15 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Hello Ron
11/6/2009 2:53 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hello Ron
Happy
26, Nanning, Guangxi, China
Hi Ron, long time no see. Just dropping by. How are you? how's your teaching job in the university? and by the way, do you have a wife to get married and worry about? he he
9/2/2009 4:31 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hello Ron
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Never be sorry to ask me a question. I am happy to answer anything you ask me. Hope dinner was good.
9/1/2009 9:56 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hello Ron
Happy
26, Nanning, Guangxi, China
I am sorry for my question again. I think it is not a suitable one to ask you.
It is about 6:00pm, I need to prepare dinner. Have a nice day and enjoy your life.
It is about 6:00pm, I need to prepare dinner. Have a nice day and enjoy your life.
9/1/2009 9:36 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hello Ron
Happy
26, Nanning, Guangxi, China
you don't have one to worry? you mean you have no wife? sorry for my question if it is not a suitable one.
But my husband does will be angry with me if I married you.:)
But my husband does will be angry with me if I married you.:)
9/1/2009 9:29 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hello Ron
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
I don't have one to worry about. Ha Ha, the problem is all yours
9/1/2009 9:24 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Hello Ron
Happy
26, Nanning, Guangxi, China
he he, you are humorous, I am not able to marry you NOW! Otherwise, my husband will be angry with me or your wife will divorce with you!
7/1/2009 3:36 AMRe: Re: Hello Ron
Happy
26, Nanning, Guangxi, China
Hello Ron, thanks for your kind words too. Wish you a happy new start in the school soon. And I think you must like the new job too. I am a assistant in a training center. Mainly dealing with documents. There are mainly middle school students in the center to improve their study. Some of them are good and some of them are not. Sometimes I am very busy, sometimes not. Hope to see you around sometimes too.
Enjoy your life in China
Enjoy your life in China
2/16/2009 1:59 AMRe: heeey
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Heeey Yourself,
Yes, I'm back, but not as much as before. It just all got so boring, same crap everyday from the same people. So I gave it a break. But coming back, I found so much of the same forums, bleeding hearts, stupid questions, favorite this or that, etc. Ha Ha, seems not much changes. But it's been a nice break, so I come on everyday to see what's going on.
Thanks for the welcome back. I've missed you and many others. Also noticed that some have really tamed themselves a bit. And noticed that some are still on every forum posted, but only for one comment then gone, and the comment is the same.
Hope to see you around now.
Yes, I'm back, but not as much as before. It just all got so boring, same crap everyday from the same people. So I gave it a break. But coming back, I found so much of the same forums, bleeding hearts, stupid questions, favorite this or that, etc. Ha Ha, seems not much changes. But it's been a nice break, so I come on everyday to see what's going on.
Thanks for the welcome back. I've missed you and many others. Also noticed that some have really tamed themselves a bit. And noticed that some are still on every forum posted, but only for one comment then gone, and the comment is the same.
Hope to see you around now.
2/16/2009 9:31 AMRe: Re: heeey
:)) aw ur observations are very accurate sir :)) beside giving back responses I rarely go to the forum to check for new topics. That's the curse of My zorpia as well since I tend to check the topics that my friends are commenting and I rarely go into convo;s like we used to have, either kidding around or sharing our two pence. Hey I noticed Aireen has gone from zorpia, if u are in contact with her please send her my hugs and tell her I wish her all the best in her life.
Have a great new week and see u around ;)
Have a great new week and see u around ;)
2/20/2009 4:29 AMRe: Re: Re: heeey
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Yes, it seems forums are not so interesting, same old same old. But I did make a fatal mistake and comment on a page without noticing the originator, it was the Filipina girl who lives in Japan. The one who always wants her pictures all over them. And then I got a smart-ass comment back from her when it wasn't her I was responding to, so I simply shut up. I don't need that aggravation in my life anymore.
Aireen got a full time permanent job, I'm happy for her. I think it's with a bank or something where she can use her education and ability. So she has no time anymore I guess. Once in a while she will send me a message but it's been a long time now.
Hope things are going well with you. Remember to keep your parachute AND your mind open at all times. Otherwise life is so boring, haha.
Aireen got a full time permanent job, I'm happy for her. I think it's with a bank or something where she can use her education and ability. So she has no time anymore I guess. Once in a while she will send me a message but it's been a long time now.
Hope things are going well with you. Remember to keep your parachute AND your mind open at all times. Otherwise life is so boring, haha.
2/20/2009 1:35 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: heeey
Lolz aw futt ! sorry :)) and this happened right when u came back grrr well I think she is a lil tamed now or she seems like that to me, just today I had a convo with her ..maybe things are turning for the better ;) but my hats off for making the wise choice ;) I always say we all have our s**t around us so why ruin our playtime here. its good to see u back, hope to see more of u ;)
oh I'm so happy for her! u know anything about how her class reunion went? she was very excited about that one, it happened sometimes at the end of last year when I wasn't here and by the time I came back she was gone.I hope everything was as she expected!
With me things are tricky lol they are trying my patience and my sanity but I'm trying to hang in and stay focused so I wont loose it and go wacko :)) but some changes might come my way soon ;)
wish U a great weekend!
oh I'm so happy for her! u know anything about how her class reunion went? she was very excited about that one, it happened sometimes at the end of last year when I wasn't here and by the time I came back she was gone.I hope everything was as she expected!
With me things are tricky lol they are trying my patience and my sanity but I'm trying to hang in and stay focused so I wont loose it and go wacko :)) but some changes might come my way soon ;)
wish U a great weekend!
4/13/2009 1:11 PMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: heeey
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
OMG!! Has it been at least a month since I last checked in here? I'm ashamed.
Prisoner meaning I'm working too many hours and too many days a week. Seems contracts don't always mean much to some people.
So with that in mind, I informed the hotel I would not stay when my contract expires in June. I have accepted a position at the Xi'an International Studies University in the Travel and Tourism College. Really am looking forward to it.
Did YOUR changes come about? I hope if they did, they are all for the better.
Prisoner meaning I'm working too many hours and too many days a week. Seems contracts don't always mean much to some people.
So with that in mind, I informed the hotel I would not stay when my contract expires in June. I have accepted a position at the Xi'an International Studies University in the Travel and Tourism College. Really am looking forward to it.
Did YOUR changes come about? I hope if they did, they are all for the better.
3/13/2009 3:45 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: heeey
Ron
108, Xian, Shaanxi, China
Hi, believe it or not, Aireen came online yesterday during a work break or lunch or something. She seems to be enjoying the job at the bank, which is great. I told her you said hello. She's just so busy with work and keeping up with her two kids, it's hard for her to get online. When she worked at the net cafe it was easy, she was onlilne all the time. Different situation now. I just came on to Zorpia today after a couple weeks. Seems I just can't push the button very much anymore.
Things are going okay for me these days. Weekend will start for me in 7 hours, so I'm looking forward to my two days off, I need it after being "held prisoner' in the hotel all week.
Things are going okay for me these days. Weekend will start for me in 7 hours, so I'm looking forward to my two days off, I need it after being "held prisoner' in the hotel all week.
3/13/2009 9:41 AMRe: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: heeey
:)) those are mighty good news!
:( I see what u mean about zorp. not too provoking anymore or very rarely.
lol prisoner? why so? some conference going on that kept u indoors? wish u a great weekend! hope ur gonna have some well deserved relaxation.
:( I see what u mean about zorp. not too provoking anymore or very rarely.
lol prisoner? why so? some conference going on that kept u indoors? wish u a great weekend! hope ur gonna have some well deserved relaxation.
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