Well today begins our third day of training. The days have been pretty long, but I've actually been feeling good during the days and exhausted by 8:00, so I guess that means my sleeping pattern is getting off to a good start. We had a bus tour of Taipei the other day, and was pretty amazed at all this place has to offer. I'm relieved to be leaving this big city in a few days, but am starting to feel a little uneasy about already leaving everyone I have gotten to know, and having to start somewhere new. I talked to the woman in charge of my school last night, her name is Emily, on the phone, and she informed me that I am going to have Contract A, part time. But she did say I would have many chances to get more hours at other branches, subbing various classes. She seemed very sweet, and willing to help me out. She told me when I get there she would help to set me up in an apartment, and get me a cell phone...etc. She is Taiwanese so that will be great if she will be able to help me out. The more I learn about things, the more I think I want to have a roomate when I move to Lou Dong..I just think it'll be better for me to have someone around. The food is ok...not as good as SE Asia...thus far. It's very greasy...EVERYTHING is cooked in oil. This includes every food group...haha...last night a group of us went out for dinner and I ordered fresh pineapple and they brought it out fried with mayo on top...yuck.
But so yea, the trainers are very nice and understanding. They try to make the training as fun as possible, so that helps to make the tedious lessons of how to teach, and how to make lesson plans more fun, and enjoyable. I havn't felt too homesick yet, I think it's just because when I'm not sleeping I'm training. I"m looking forward to Saturday...DAY OFF!!! Oh yea, when I finally get my laptop to work, I'll start uploading a few pics of things!! Anyway, I know this blog is a bit boring, but not much has happened...ha. Let me know how things are over there in the western world. Tai Jien...adios...goodbye!!
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Hey, I am pretty proud of myself!! I think I figured out how to do this. I have never been on a blog! Megan, where do you live while this woman is helping you find an apartment? Can she start looking now? Are any of your fellow newbies going to Lu Dong? Let's see what is going on in the western world?.....33 days until the first Ohio State game, it is hot and humid in Tiffin, and the building process chugs on. I leave on Thursday to go to the Outer Banks. Take care, love you, Mom
News in the US of A...
The Facebook founder is being sued for copying his ideas from other people, the site may be shut down, but doubtful.
In southern IL, the worlds largest ketchup packet is being made... Heinz Co. is helping to make an 8ft tall 4 ft wide plastic pouch that holds 1500lbs of ketchup!
(i thought you would appreciate that megs)
Have you gotten a webcam yet? do you have high speed internet in Lou Dong? if so, there are many free software programs we can use to talk and see you on the computer screen
That all for now, just getting ready for my two Urban Biking trips to Chicago and Boston
miss you!
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