I went to my 10 year reunion in October. I am SO glad that high school is long over. I made the discovery that all the people I cared about were still in my life I didn't need a special night to see them. That was a good moment, realizing I kept in touch with those that matter most. The best part of the night was that it gave me a good excuse to buy a new dress. Yeah, overall not that impressed with the night but at least we looked hot!Sunday, December 7, 2008
10 YEARS AGO
I went to my 10 year reunion in October. I am SO glad that high school is long over. I made the discovery that all the people I cared about were still in my life I didn't need a special night to see them. That was a good moment, realizing I kept in touch with those that matter most. The best part of the night was that it gave me a good excuse to buy a new dress. Yeah, overall not that impressed with the night but at least we looked hot!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Moving on
I've tried posting on my blog lately but it just doesn't feel right. This blog was all about Taiwan and my life there anything else feels out of place. So it's time to move on to the next part of my life and say good bye to this blog.
If your interested in my next plan your invited to check at my new blog at
www.meateacher.blogspot.com
Any guess on what I'm doing next?
Goodbye, my Taiwan blog.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Back to Blogging
I hate blogging. First my computer refuses to upload pictures. Then I get that figured out and start blogging away and the screen closes. WHY WHY WHY!!!!
Okay I have collected myself and will try again to update my blog.
So what have I done the month I was gone.
First I started and finished two classes required for my ESOL endorsement. It was good
to get bac
k into the swing of school. Now I am counting the days until school start (13 days) and I will be busy again.
Second, I went to New York! I loved New York. I stayed with my cousin and his wife, Dustin and Austyn, (really is their names, you can't make that kind of s
tuff up) and then I stayed with Laura's family. It was great to see everyone and a blast hanging
out with Laura and Mel in NYC.
What did I do in New York. . .
* went to an Yankees Game
* went shopping, (but didn't make it into Tiffany's,
guess I have t
o go back)
* bought the biggest gummy worms in the worlds, they were gummy rattlesnakes
* went to 4 Musicals;
Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Chicago and Wicked.
* had real wings (not to be confused with Buffalo wings, which don't exist on the east coast)
* saw the Neigr
a Falls
*rearrange all life plans so I could live
in NY
It was a great trip with even better people!
After New York, I was sad and mourned the loss of my year of travel and fun. Then cheered up at the thought of being a teacher and having every summer for travel and fun. I need to make plans for summer 2010.
Last week, was spent living on a house boat with my family and family friends. It was relaxing when I wasn't dizzy from the continues swaying of the boat. It was great to jump into the water whenever you wanted.
Now I am trying to get done all the little things that pile up before school starts. Not to mention tackling the list of book I'm suppose to read before the start of school and the paper I have to write. I hate homework before school starts, yuck!
Monday, June 30, 2008
I'm Back!!!
Well, I am back in the United States and heading off to jury duty. Go figure my first week home and I get jury duty. Unfortunately (or is it fortunately) I'm going to be out of town that day. I'll admit to being a little disappointed, it is my first jury summons.
So I am home. It is strange but nice at the same time. Basically, I can't believe I'm home and staying for the next year. I've just about gotten ride of my jet lag and the reality of being back is slow setting in. I've had no time to be bored. Class started the day I got back and I've been busy ever since.
Then my parents were gone this weekend and I got to play mom. A title I've gladly hand back and one I'm okay with not taking it back for awhile. It was A LOT of work! For example on Friday I took Lauren to work, took Caleb to swimming, waited, took him home, made him practice the piano, took him to his friend's, picked him up, took him to piano lessons, waited, took him home, went to my class, half hour into my class gave the car keys to Lauren so she could get home, Lauren came and picked me up and we went home, dinner, put Caleb to bed, worked (more about that later), went to bed, Caleb woke me up because he didn't feel well, stay in his room until he feel asleep, went back to bed, THE END OF FRIDAY!!! The next day I had to get up early to go to my class. Luckily, it was interesting and lasted all day. I managed to stay awake and by the time I got home my parent were home, YEAH! I am completely and totally amazed by parent and what they do on a daily bases.
This next week should be busy but more fun. Tuesday night I am heading for New York for a week of fun and LAURA K!!!!
Well, I am back in the United States and heading off to jury duty. Go figure my first week home and I get jury duty. Unfortunately (or is it fortunately) I'm going to be out of town that day. I'll admit to being a little disappointed, it is my first jury summons.
So I am home. It is strange but nice at the same time. Basically, I can't believe I'm home and staying for the next year. I've just about gotten ride of my jet lag and the reality of being back is slow setting in. I've had no time to be bored. Class started the day I got back and I've been busy ever since.
Then my parents were gone this weekend and I got to play mom. A title I've gladly hand back and one I'm okay with not taking it back for awhile. It was A LOT of work! For example on Friday I took Lauren to work, took Caleb to swimming, waited, took him home, made him practice the piano, took him to his friend's, picked him up, took him to piano lessons, waited, took him home, went to my class, half hour into my class gave the car keys to Lauren so she could get home, Lauren came and picked me up and we went home, dinner, put Caleb to bed, worked (more about that later), went to bed, Caleb woke me up because he didn't feel well, stay in his room until he feel asleep, went back to bed, THE END OF FRIDAY!!! The next day I had to get up early to go to my class. Luckily, it was interesting and lasted all day. I managed to stay awake and by the time I got home my parent were home, YEAH! I am completely and totally amazed by parent and what they do on a daily bases.
This next week should be busy but more fun. Tuesday night I am heading for New York for a week of fun and LAURA K!!!!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
THE LAST DAYThis is late coming but I am finally ready to post my last day in Taiwan. I going post mark it but in reality I don't write this until today, June 29. I just hope I don't start to cry.
It was my last time with these crazy Taiwanese kids that I love. They wormed there way into my heart and yes my heart is bigger but it makes it hurt so much to say good bye. For more adorable cuteness of these kids I love check out Jessica's blog, "Good-bye Miss Laws." It makes my tear up and sniffle every time.
The last are to numerous. It was my last time getting a bingshaw (yummy fruit blended drinks). My last time getting kimchi dumpling. My last time transferring money back to the States. My last time waking up in my "health bed" aka hard as a rock bed My last time sharing a room with the best girls. My last time break up their fights, "Girls be nice." My last time making dumpling with Gloria. My last time hanging out with the Berhan teachers. My last time teaching at Berhan. My last time being a Head teacher ( a job I adored). My last time seeing Frances and Gerald. My last time riding the bus to the airport. My last time watching the sun set in Taiwan and it was gorgeous. My last time not understanding what people said but somehow manging to get along. My last day in Taiwan.
And you ask how did I feel about it. Let me show you . . . this is how i felt when I went to bed the night before and it was how I felt most of the day. But I didn't cry, I was brave and smiled my goodbyes with watery eyes. But inside I felt like sitting down and crying because I loved it , because it was perfect for me, and because it was time to go.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Last Wednesday
Today is hard because tomorrow it the last of all last days. I want to grab onto today and not let go but I don't want to spend my tomorrows in Taiwan.
But onto the lasts of today. Let start with the saddest last. Today was my last day with my 2nd graders! They drove me insane at the beginning but I adore them now. We really came together and had a great semester. It was my last day laughing with them, my last day yelling at them and my last day seeing them. I'm going to miss this crazy group of kids.
It was also my last day saying "See you tomorrow" to my MK kids. Tomorrow I'll be leaving before classes ends and I won't be seeing them the next day.
It was my last day making them practice for graduation. They are looking pretty good but we keep having kids get sick or telling us they are unable to come. This is why you shouldn't include partner in performances. All in all it is looking good. Here's a sneak peek of their song.
It was my last day on getting free stuff from cute Asian kids. The Chinese preschool was having a party. I stopped to say hi. The next thing you know all these little voices are yelling, "I give you" as they shared their treat with me. I am going to miss though little voices and their Chinglish.
The night is still young and I am determined to have fun my last night in Taiwan. MY LAST NIGHT!!!
Today is hard because tomorrow it the last of all last days. I want to grab onto today and not let go but I don't want to spend my tomorrows in Taiwan.
But onto the lasts of today. Let start with the saddest last. Today was my last day with my 2nd graders! They drove me insane at the beginning but I adore them now. We really came together and had a great semester. It was my last day laughing with them, my last day yelling at them and my last day seeing them. I'm going to miss this crazy group of kids.
It was also my last day saying "See you tomorrow" to my MK kids. Tomorrow I'll be leaving before classes ends and I won't be seeing them the next day.It was my last day making them practice for graduation. They are looking pretty good but we keep having kids get sick or telling us they are unable to come. This is why you shouldn't include partner in performances. All in all it is looking good. Here's a sneak peek of their song.
It was my last day on getting free stuff from cute Asian kids. The Chinese preschool was having a party. I stopped to say hi. The next thing you know all these little voices are yelling, "I give you" as they shared their treat with me. I am going to miss though little voices and their Chinglish.
The night is still young and I am determined to have fun my last night in Taiwan. MY LAST NIGHT!!!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The Last Tuesday
Sain on my scooter, opp Lish's scooter.
I also handed over my ARC card. It was my last day with that ugly picture. Still, I feel a bit lost with out. It's a stronger reminder that in just a few days I'll no longer be a resident of Taiwan.
It was also my last staff meeting. Won't miss going or planning those meetings.
Tomorrow is coming and then I'm going home. Where has the time gone?
Today was my last day teaching! I can't believe it. The rest of the weeks is our Olympic activity and I am the rotator. So I'll be seeing my kids but the teaching aspect is done.
I doubt this is my last time reading Chinglish in Taiwan
but it was my last time reading Chinglish at the DMV.
It was my last day as a scooter owner. I made my last trip to the Taiwan DMV and handed over my cute little baby scooter to Lish. I am going to miss my scooter. I want to own one in the States but I'm not sure the good US of A is ready to deal with scooters on the road. It scary enough here in Taiwan back home it could truly be deadly!
I doubt this is my last time reading Chinglish in Taiwanbut it was my last time reading Chinglish at the DMV.
It was my last day as a scooter owner. I made my last trip to the Taiwan DMV and handed over my cute little baby scooter to Lish. I am going to miss my scooter. I want to own one in the States but I'm not sure the good US of A is ready to deal with scooters on the road. It scary enough here in Taiwan back home it could truly be deadly!Sain on my scooter, opp Lish's scooter.
I also handed over my ARC card. It was my last day with that ugly picture. Still, I feel a bit lost with out. It's a stronger reminder that in just a few days I'll no longer be a resident of Taiwan.It was also my last staff meeting. Won't miss going or planning those meetings.
Tomorrow is coming and then I'm going home. Where has the time gone?
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