here are a few random things from a very random-feeling day:
-one of the florescent bulbs on the ceiling is flickering, so i feel like i'm in a horror movie. it's really making me crazy.
-i met the people who live on my floor: a girl from scotland, a guy from michigan, and a guy from canada. (apparently i'm in a double minority as far as my school's teacher population of 100: there are mostly guys, and mostly canadians) the canadians have flag emblems on their backpacks, flags on their walls, etc... to distinguish themselves from their not-so-popular neighbors. i will probably come back saying "aboat" instead of "about." great.
-my boss told me that when i walked into the office, all of the staff (taiwanese) were saying that i look like Barbie! HAHAHAHAAA.... i think i will like it here! ;o)
-i went to a 7-11 down the street to get some cash and some food. it is truly bizarre to be somewhere where there are no words on anything--just characters--and you have to guess what you are buying on pictures and intuition! i got some iced tea, green tea soy milk, and a little microwavable dinner with rice and shrimp and vegetables. the guy at the counter started talking to me in chinese, so i asked him (in mandarin) if he speaks english. (don't be impressed, that is seriously the ONLY thing i know how to say!) he shook his head "no" and then asked me (in english) if i speak chinese! i shook my head no and that was the end of our conversation. :o)
here are some pictures--everyone has been asking for them!
here is my bed...
and my... closet? erica, please tell me that California Closets has a branch over here! or i need you to take a business trip over here... i need some storage solutions!
my desk...
i LOVE my floor--it's my favorite thing in the room. it's just big enough for my yoga mat!
crazy...
the "view" from my window
i have lots and lots of New Taiwan Dollars!
the bathroom sink
how have i survived without a Moomin and Snorkmaiden scale for so long??
4 comments:
Elly! thanks for posting! I'm glad that you made it and that you are getting somewhat situated! I'm praying for you sister!
FUN! i'm glad to hear you made it there safely and are getting situated...adventures around every corner to be sure. :) and i'm with you on the "aboat" thing...i lived with a canadian for a year when i was in senegal and STILL say "aboat". :) have fun...love you!
So good to hear from you and know that you are doing well so far. Hats off to you, you are my hero. I can't imagine doing what you are doing. I am proud of you!!!!
Love seeing your living quarters. The more pictures the better!!!
Much love my dear
thanks, carrie... it was so great to see you and scott on skype! thank you for getting on there so late at night to chat with me! it made my day (well, that and the "Coffee Is An Intimate Friend In Your Life" sign... which i promise to take a picture of for you)!
also, i found out that Moomin and Snorkmaiden are Finnish trolls!
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