At Chiang Kai Shiek's Mausoleum (蔣介石)
Antique bed I used at Qiuman's (秋滿) house
Hi All~
Well the last blog I posted is actually a little outdated, I have gone to Alishan and back, and have been in Taizhong for a few days already. But I wrote that post before I could hook my computer up to the internet, and decided to put it up anyways. I have been attending the “new teacher orientation” which has been somewhat helpful but a lot of wasted time, oh well I’m getting paid. I’ve been staying with another English teacher from another school here in Taizhong named Sheryl, she’s in her late 50’s (I’m guessing—didn’t actually ask that question) from Texas, and quite a character. She has taken it upon herself to correct the Taiwanese whenever they transgress American cultural norms. Her only words of Chinese are “thank you” and “you’re welcome”. She also says 沒有 sometimes but it sounds like she is saying mayo. 很好笑! Entertaining to say the least. I think I’ve found my own place at last, not too far from the school I’ll be teaching at. 15-20 minute bicycle ride I think, but I’ll check that out this weekend I think. The important things were that it has a mini-fridge and TV, plus it is pretty good sized one-room place. At least it is bigger than the room I’ve been living in at CTTB.
On the whole, I've been very well looked after by everyone. I have nothing but good things to say about Dewey Recruiting too, they have been so helpful from the beginning. I've see some scary things on the internet about recruiters, but I relaxed when I got here, they are all great. They drive me to see apartments, take me shopping, everything. If you're thinking about coming to Taiwan, definitely check them out it is worth it.
3 comments:
Hi..Nice photos and an interesting posting. Your Mom and I have sent your blog address all over the place.
We miss you a lot.
Love ya..Dad
Yep, your blog address has even landed in the hands of your long lost cousin Sy. I had no idea what you were up to lately and am so excited for your adventures. I will be checking it our from time to time. Take care and make the best of your experience. Aloha, Sy
syfeliciano@gmail.com
How exciting! Sounds like its going good! Not much exciting things happening here... i plan on stealing your car until JR's bike gets out of the shop... they keep finding things wrong with it, but i think he's getting screwed. But anyway, take more pictures and stuff, if it's like Hawaii I might have to come visit! Love ya, Steph
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