Hey, it’s Taiwan outside!

I’m adjusting to being in a completely different environment. The best analogy that I can think of is that of a video game that you have never played. As a novice video game player, you’re not quite sure what to do and it can take you time to figure out the rules of the game. This is much like living in another country where you do not speak the language.

So far, I can say “I want water”, “I want this one”, “Thank you” and a few other necessities. I’ve purchased clothes, a cellphone, and began looking for an apartment. However, the previous activities were with the help of a Chinese speaker. I’m beginning to understand the term “culture shock”. To me, it is when your brain is on constant overload because nothing is the same as your normal environment.

However, I’m having a great time and I’m learning a lot. I begin teaching a full load of classes next week. I’m currently training at my branch in Taichung City. I love Taichung City so far as it is MUCH more dry the capital city of Taipei. It seems like it rains much less and it is far less crowded.

However, when I wake up in the morning, it is still Taiwan outside.