A serious apology
I hate that I haven’t been keeping up to date with my blog. Tons of things have been going on in the beautiful island of Taiwan. It’s no excuse to not keep everyone updated but I’ve been keeping myself busy with teaching and studying Chinese.
A little bit about learning Chinese… It’s amazingly difficult and yet fun at the same time. I’m a serious beginner and only focusing on getting my pronunciation correct at this stage. I’m learning Pinyin. Basically, it’s the romanization of the Chinese language for the purposes of study.
My lessons are almost like singing lessons. I have to keep the correct tone and my teacher will often say, “You’re off key”. It’s really challenging but I think I’m getting the hang of Mandarin.
This entry is to let you know that I’m indeed alive and well. The holidays were a tough time for me in Taiwan but 2008 is looking promising. I’m also working on a few entries for my 6-month Taiwanaversary. Yes, it’s been six entire months on the 27th of January. So much has happened and I’m definitely a different and better person than I was when I embarked on this stage of my adventure.
To come:
Nokia moments (the many pictures I’ve taken on my camera phone of weird things in Taiwan)
Possible video morning footage of a nearby park
Temple pictures
And much, much more.
Thank you for your new entry. I missed you a lot during the holidays. They just were not the same as they were when you were here. Now we are trying to get the house back to normal so we can start a new year. Life just goes so fast. I don’t know where all these years have gone and what we have really accomplished with the years. I guess just getting through life is an accomplishment in itself. Thank you for being one of the most important parts of my life. Love, Grandma
Hey Heidi… Life gets busy and keeping up with your BLOG is not always possible…but, calling your Uncle Leo every once in a while should. Actually, I’ll call you. Email me your phone # and the good times to get a hold of you. I love and miss you. Uncle unc
Hi Heidikins, It’s been a while since I have been on your blog. Actually I did show it to Sis when she was here for the holidays. She says she did communicate with you after that. We missed you so much during Christmas but I am glad to see that you sound positive and happy. I can’t wait to hear about all of your adventures. Well, keep the stories and pictures coming as I feel as though you are not so far away when I can read your stories and see your sweet face. I love you, Aunt Zita