Comments on: A few difficulties

By: Cindy SunShyne

Cindy SunShyne — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:09:27 +0000

wow… ya im sure the non verbal gestures in Taiwan are wayyy culturally different than here in America. But there are probably some non verbal symbols n gestures I think that are universal to use.

but jeeze…. the squat toilet kinda looks like a normal toilet here, but, lower in the ground. Why cant they just raise it? HaHa. i mean…doesn’t everyone’s legs get tired after awhile? Im sure they are all used to it..but jeeeze. =)

anyhow..wow each blog u write is so interesting! miss ya!

By: Aunt Zita

Aunt Zita — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:48:16 +0000

I am enjoying reading about your experiences. I can imagine that all the foreigners that come to our country are also encountering the same kinds of issues, especially with language, but I think it is worse for Americans traveling to other countries that don’t have the conveniences we take for granted. I remember being in Germany at 21 and after 6 months, wanting to come home because I missed the conveniences. Can you believe it? I am so jealous though, as you are doing at a very young age what most of us think about, but don’t actually do. Miss you, Love, Aunt Z

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:06:18 +0000

Its sounds like such an exciting experience..
I can’t wait to come visit you and see everything in person…The toilet is way gross, I don’t look forward to seeing that.
I love you and miss you a ton!!

By: Martha

Martha — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:21:44 +0000

Your picture is adorable !!! Now, the toilet is another matter…at least, your quadriceps will get a work out! So how were the rains from the typhoon? Not much rain here in the arid West. I’m so glad you want to learn more Spanish. Andres will hopefully start Spanish this fall at Carden. Can u believe that it is only until the 7th grade that they get exposed to Spanish? The years before that they are devoted to useless Franch — at least Korean would be more useful. Oh well, I hope he picks up the grammar….And I hope you still are enjoying the grand adventure, computer or not. All you need are your eyes and your heart. Be careful out there. Much love, Your Aunt Martha

By: heidibriones

heidibriones — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:22:31 +0000

Actually, I’m not finding Spanish useful but I’m realizing that I know more Spanish than I thought I did. It’s just making me more aware of thinking in another language. I’m more interested in learning Spanish than I have been in a long time because I realize the importance of communicating with people on a global scale

By: Uncle Leo

Uncle Leo — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:14:10 +0000

Nin hoa mah or should I say hola chica… I must say that the squat toilets are more than sort of gross. My only advise is wait until you get home. I am glad that you are finding Spanish useful. I am curious to know about the reasons. I have heard about the lax adherence to traffic laws in non-Western countries but the scooter wars sounds like a whole new level of chaos altogether. Keep enjoying and growing!!! Uncle Peo

By: grandma

grandma — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:59:03 +0000

I am really sorry that you are having troubles communicating but i knew that was going to happen. You will be very knowledgeable, maybe even trilingual when you return to the good ol’ USA. For sure you will have a greater appreciation of your home. I really miss you and wish you were here, but I am glad that you went because i think it will be a great learning experience. My love as always, Grandma