Why Don't You Blog About It?

I am going to blog about it. Thanks, sociology test, for being about lots of stuff that wasn't directly from the study guide. Foreign terms should not negatively affect one's GPA. Annoyance.

Taipei so far:

We went to a night market just outside of our youth center, nothing too exciting, lots of smelly meats and cheap clothes. We are trying to practice bartering for the big game (aka mainland China). Lots of people are getting ready for 10.10 I need shoes and an outfit...but mostly shoes. There is a pair or pink glittery peep toes with my name on them.

We went to Taipei 101 on a clear day (did I write about this already? I've sent so many emails I don't know what I've said where). It was sunsetish time to the building's shadow was 10-12 blocks long. We went to the outdoor observatory which was beautiful and very windy.

We went to the Grand Hotel just "a stone's throw" away from the Center, it was truly grand. And expensive. It really has the Chinese aesthetic, which is strikingly different from that of Japan. We snooped around the upper floors, tried to steal some complimentary room soap and failed and then some people bought some jade for family members. Sorry, mom, yours is coming from the mainland.

Taiwan is very different. I miss being able to flush toilet paper or brush my teeth with running water, or cross the street without putting my life in the hands of a crazy moped. Yesterday we saw a moped with two men and a black labrador on it. Weird. But it's definitely an experience. Tonight we get to go to a Mongolian barbeque. Yuuuuummy.

Also, there's a typhoon headed in this general direction. We aren't in the eye of the storm, but there's a 100% chance of rain. Sophie bought a football so it's going to be a lot of fun playing some ball in the courtyard. Also good sports news: Taiwan is covering the playoffs, we got to see the Cubs lose yesterday morning and we are currently watching the Yankees lose.

Also, we watched all of Merlin yesterday, a miniseries starring Sam Neal (the Jurassic Park guy). Kyle and I decided we are going to rent it and watch it when we get back on campus. Get excited!

I miss everyone. I woke up this morning and forgot I wasn't in my own bed. I don't really get homesick, but today's one of the few days I wish I could just be in good old Illinois.