Goodness gracious!
Not only has it been a century and a half since I have written anything, but now it is just about time for me to head back to America! The latter being not being lots of fun...having to pack up all my belongings and say goodbye/see you next time to those that I have grown close to over the year.
Here's a really condensed version of my life in the past few months:
I went to Japan with my school! It was fantastic! Japan is a super cool country, a bit expensive, but cool nonetheless. I got to see a bunch of landmarks/famous places. But by far, my favorite day there was going to a Japanese school. Their schools are a bit similar to those in Taiwan, yet still different enough (not to mention filled with japanese girls screaming "cute foreigner!!!") that it was an exciting new adventure. We went to Tokyo, Yokohama, the countryside, and into the state of Nagano. I'm on a crunch for time right now (internet cafe!) so if you want to know more...email me!
After I got back from Japan, I went to my last 3 days of high school in Taiwan. Then, my family came!!! Thus, I started my summer vacation! Students in Taiwan just recently started their summer vacations...June 29th was their last day of school. With my family, I showed them around Taiwan. We spent a significant amount of time in Taichung (my home town!) meeting my host families, and trying to stay dry. It rained a LOT. Thankfully, when we headed to the south, and later the north, it didn't rain in either location! At the end of our 11 days in Taiwan, we headed to Hong Kong for 5 days. HK is an amazing country!!!!! Its absolutely TINY, though, so there are people, traffic jams, etc. 24/7. Take the business of NYC and multiply that by about 5 to get Hong Kong. :) I loved it though. What can I say, I'm a big city girl!
Now, I'm back in Taiwan. Packing all my belongings and saying goodbye. This country, filled with all these amazing people, has become really, really, really special to me. Although I may have to say goodbye, I can take these experiences and friendships with me wherever I go! I hope to see everyone soon...after I get back, that is. I'll be back in St. Louis on July 10th (4pm, to be exact!). It's a long stretch home, though!!
我不想回美國ㄚ!!
Lauren
i'm not sure if you still check this blog. But i happen to chance upon it while doing my "research" for my up&coming trip to Taiwan. It would be my first time there and i was hoping you cld provide me with a good recommended list of things to do, places to go, stuff to eat, shopping havens, places to stay, day and night life, etc.Some survival tips of dos and don'ts.What better way than to get someone who is so immersed in their culture right?I'm from singapore by the way and i'll also be going down to visit some relatives(yet i know nothing much about them *ashame*).Nonetheless i hope to hear from you soon, you can reach me at haloznhornz@gmail.com.
Cheers,
Jess (Comment this)