Well, ring the bell backwards and bury the axe

I'm the world's worst blogger, updating only at my fancy. That's mostly because the past few days have been pretty similar -- saying goodbye to some people, starting the pack up, cleaning up sections of my room as I pack things away and trying to do some last minute shopping. But, some updates:

1) Ginger and I rode to the top of Tiger's Head Mountain, which overlooks Taoyuan city. It was a stunning view at night, and the whole park was filled with couples walking around hand in hand, and families playing with their children. We also ate Thai take out up there, and there's nothing quite like Larb Gai, Beef Curry and a breezy summer night!

2) I got a tour of the Grand Hotel today, and we ate in one of the restaurants in the Hotel. We = myself and the director of the College of Education. The food was amazing, as always and the Grand Hotel is absolutely beautiful inside and out.

3) I am deeply in love with Hi-Chews, iced milk tea, lotus soup, and steamed meat buns. Also, I'm worried about my adjustment to meals that don't always include rice. How will I get full?

4) I've got my game plan for traveling to the airport from campus all squared away, and my last day at my internship is Thursday (it's currently Tuesday night here). So, everything is really coming to a close.

As a last note, my July once I get back to the states is going to be busy but absolutely wonderful. I'll be mostly in Mississippi, but will travel to South Carolina, Louisiana, Tennessee all before I finally return to South Carolina in August. I'm getting really excited to see everyone, and share all my Taiwan goodies and pictures with them!

"Never Let Go" by Tom Waits from Orphans