Bliss English Club

Hi Blissers,

Last week, Ellen shared an article “Asia’s Lonely Hearts” from the Economist magazine with us. The article is discussing why many Asian women don’t get hitched (married). You know, according to the article, in Bangkok, 20% of 40-44-year old women are not married; in Tokyo, 21%; among university graduates of that age in Singapore, 27%. What an amazing number! The conclusion from the Economist is that East Asia’s growing cohorts of unmarried reflect less the breakdown of marriage than the fact that they are avoiding it.

We separated into several groups and discussed why Asian women would rather stay single than get married. Basically, we agreed with the viewport of the Economist. In Asia, the responsibility for taking care of the family is women, not men, even though they have full-time job. So, their burden is very heavy. At the same time, more women are highly educated and financially independent, so more of them can pursue a single life that may appeal more than the drudgery of a traditional marriage. In addition, we think, nowadays, the working time is too long so that they don’t have time to make boyfriends. Also, they enjoy plenty of activities such as swimming, travel and so on. They are not lonely at all.

Ellen, thanks for sharing the article with us and we had a good time.

The participants are Karl, Sean (灌強), Selina, Kevin Chang, Vicky, Natalie, Jessica Yang, Kevin Huang, Yvonne, Jenny Shan, Sanli and Daniel.

The meeting picture is here.

Time flies. The meeting in November 24^th is the last meeting this year. Please take the last chance to attend the meeting. The host is Judith and her meeting outline and agenda is below.

Notice: Anyone who joins the meeting must order minimum NT$130 drink or meal.

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Hello ! Dear Blissers,

Pleasure to have the opportunity to host my first meeting with you on this Saturday. Taking this opportunity I would like to introduce you my favorite place - Tibet.

In many travel book or magazine you could see it is always included in the TOP 10 or 50 the places people must visit in your life. This is true ! Although I have visited many countries, but for the time being, Tibet is the place I love most and also the most unforgettable one !

In my meeting, I will tell you those things you have to notice before visiting Tibet and introduce you the famous spots you can't miss, such as :

- Potala Palace
- Jokhang Temple
- Drepung Monastery - The Lhasa Shoton Festival
- Mount Everest (Base Camp) - The summit of the Himalaya
- Namtso Lake and Yamdrok Lake

- Qinghai-Tibet Railway 

In Tibet, you will have many special experience that you won't get when you visit other places. During the meeting, I'll take this chance to show you photos made there. Hope you also can feel what we feel ~  

I like traveling, because it enriches my life ! I think it not only can let me have fun or relax with friends/ families, I also hope to use it to bring myself beautiful memory for my life. Do you like traveling, too ?

In the 2nd part of meeting, I will share with you my concept about travel and the useful ways I use. Also I'd like you to share us your beautiful/ special travel experience no matter it was in or outside Taiwan. If you could bring your photos to share with us, that will be great ! Besides, I'd like you to share with us whether there's any place you want to visit in your life ? with whom and why ? 

Let's share our experience and dream together, to make our next trip not only a trip !

Judith

Daniel