1) I spent some time with Dr. Liu this morning over coffee, and we talked more about religious life here in Taiwan and how she compares it to what religious life seems like in the States. She's a practicing Christian (practicing for the spring softball league, badumching!) and talked a lot about her sense of being less open with her church community about her "true feelings" on issues like politics and social issues. She asked if I thought that was true in America, and I said I just didn't know enough to be sure, but I thought it was common enough in a lot of the monotheistic faiths. I absolutely love spending time chatting with Dr. Liu, and with only 11 days left in Taiwan I know I'm going to miss these morning chats so much.
2) No more presentations for me, I'm doing some work on the English website for the Education department, trying to streamline it and correct grammar and word choice. I should be really honest and say I've already had to Google some grammar assistance. I know, from being able to diagram any sentence in just a minute (no matter how complex, try me) to this. How the mighty have fallen.
3) My last roommate departs tomorrow morning at 6 am, and then it's just me until July 5th when I leave. I'll miss having others here, but it should give me time to do some sleeping, and I'll travel back into Taipei at least one more time before I head for the US of A.
4) I'm also hoping to visit a few more temples before I head out, I didn't visit nearly as many as I'd hoped to!
5) Thai food and green tea ice cream with Ginger tomorrow night, and some shopping in Taoyuan. I'm so excited, I'm going to ask very nicely to drive that scooter again!
"You and I" by Ingrid Michaelson from Be Ok
Good album, that. And I want you to find some way to bring me real food from Taiwan. I don't know how you'll keep the rice warm, but if you have to leave some clothes behind to make room, that's okay.
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