That's right, it's time for the faculty basketball competition at JSTUT. Each department plays in a round robin complete with uniforms and brand new sneakers for each of its (male) participants. (Sean is really excited about the free pair of shoes). When I complained that women don't get to do anything in this country, Ken aptly reminded me that had I wanted more female opportunities I should have chosen a less patriarchal country. Indeed. So I will have to be content with watching and taking pictures from the sideline - I should have brought my pom-poms and cheerleading uniform from back home!
Monday afternoon was the opening ceremonies for the event which involved some speeches and beautiful women in elaborate pink dresses holding the sign for each departmental team. After the ceremonies, the guys on the foreign language department team held practice. Jordan commented that although being a foreigner can have its advantages, he feels a lot of pressure to play basketball as well as the guys do in the NBA. I mean, he is tall and from America after all - aren't they all good at basketball?
Tomorrow is the team's first game and I am looking forward to it. This year Peter, Jordan, Ken and Sean are representing the foreign teachers. Tomorrow should also be fun because it is Sean's birthday. We ordered some subs from subway (exciting new restaurant in the city and re-defining the Chinese definition of 'sandwich') and I am going to make some cupcakes. Happy birthday Sean! I hope year 28 is extra special =)
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