The Allen's Online Blog

Now you might be wondering who exactly writes these blogs when they are signed "Phillip and Jennifer"? Well that first sentence probably gives it away.... it isn't me Phillip. My job is to inspire and play a role in the blogs that are posted. I say why should the non-english major write when you have someone perfectly capable of not only writing, but writing well. I am a firm believer in placing people where they belong and where their strengths are at. I feel that I have the ability to write well, however the amount of time and effort it would take would consume me. I also do not want to bother those who can not stand all my grammar errors etc. I feel my gift is in speaking and communicating non verbally. For example : or ;?? (I don’t even know what is supposed to go there, a semi colon or a colon, you choose and get back to me). I was in a food shop here in Taiwan and I wanted some food (duh). Since this was like my second month here I did not know the word for chicken. I asked the lady in English for some chicken (thinking the single word might provide me with my desired sustenance), however this did not work. So I, being at a lose for words both n English and in Chinese, clucked like a chicken and flapped my wings (only a little bit and I did do it quietly). After a quick laugh from the cashier and a scolding from my wife I GOT MY CHICKEN! Now I know how to say a lot of basic food items and I don’t have to squak no more (I know that aint good English… guess what I teach English, good thing I have a textbook)! Have a great day!

Labels: Chicken, English, Phillip