New Years! and a quick update on my life
Happy (belated) New Year, everyone!
So far, my New Year is off to a great start. New Year's is a very important day for the Taiwanese. At midnight on New Year's Eve, I watched the fireworks on TV...from Taipei 101. They were AMAZING. Probably the best fireworks that I have ever seen in my life. There were also lots of fireworks going off in the streets outside (I live on the 12th floor) until close to 2am. New Years Day was the one holiday we got! YAY! I slept and hung out with friends! I also had the opportunity to watch the ball in NYC drop...at noon my time. Quite eventful!
This week of school has been busy, but good. I'm always ready for my weekends even if it does mean additional stuff to do...because at least it is outside of school! I am sooooo ready for our winter/chinese new year vacation to start. I will have one month off of school. My plans are still up in the air, but 9 days will be set aside for the celbration of the year of the pig! It should be fun!
As for this weekend, I'm going to go and catch a movie with friends tonight (Friday) as well as eating at TGI Friday's (its about time I ate real American food...I've been here almost 5 months!). Tomorrow, Saturday, I'll spend with my host family. The 1st Saturday of every month, most businessmen/women go to work for a part of the day. So I'll also be spending time with my friends! And on Sunday I'm going to Taipei for something Rotary-related!
Sending my best wishes to each and every one of you for the New Year!
Lauren
