It is sad to see elderly people left alone or still having to work towards eternity, especially in places that do not provide a pension plan.  It is hard to find entertainment for the elderly. Loneliness and a lack of community are major problems older people face in our society. Also if they are too lonely, they also love to meddle with your affairs. Square dance in mainland China started as a way for old people to exercise through soft dancing, accompanied by happy music.  These dances often ...

China's tea culture has been passed down for thousands of years.  There are certain types of tea that have remained their popularity due to their positive effects on the human body.  1) Bi Luo Chun (碧螺春)  The name of this tea directly translates to "green snail spring". Bi Luo Chun has a history of a thousand years, being a sub-type of green tea. 2) West Lake Longjing (西湖龍井) -  The name of this tea directly translates to "west lake dragon well". West Lake is allegedly one of the most beautiful...

Growing up, I was accustomed to consuming spicy food.  As a kid, I did not crave sweets. In fact, I did not like the taste of chocolate or cake at all.  Yet I was a huge fan of spicy food. According to the SciShow, studies based on a large number of datasets have shown that people who consume hot pepper and chili oil see an increase in mortality rate by 12%. Capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, is said to have cancer-fighting effects.  From personal experience, spicy food suppresses my desi...

Staying in one room for 14 days is never a pleasant experience. Here are some essentials to check off your list when you are about to start your quarantine. 1) Pick a hotel whose windows can be opened. If you can choose which hotel of quarantine to book, it is beneficial to call them up and ask if their windows can be opened beforehand.  2) Pack all your electronics Your phone, your phone chargers, your laptop, your laptop charger, adaptors, your projector, your projector charger, your headphon...

"Are you a cat person or a dog person?" This is a witty question that withstood the test of time.  Dogs are good friends of human beings. A dog is always energetic and happy to see you. Yet raising a dog requires lots of attention. Meanwhile, cats are lower maintenance.  Plus most cats are fluffy. Nonetheless, people might be concerned that cats do not genuinely love their owners as much as dogs.  Well, we will never find out what cats think.  A study coming out of the University of Texas shed...

A few years back I acted in a Shakespeare's theatre show. It was a one-of-a-kind life experience, giving me a glimpse of the sidetracked corner of the entertainment world.  From the first reading to crafting facial expressions to the eventual performance, everything needs to be rehearsed to perfection, and every role needs backup options in case the actor cannot show up during the actual performances shall emergency arises. Time management and attendance tracking are crucial, and theatre managem...