Anne of Green Gables

That's what I'm reading right now, just in case you wanted to know.

Whenever I think of the title I'm reminded of the TV ads of the series? or miniseries? or made-for-TV movie? But anyway, I think you get the point.

Before I came to Taiwan I thought I'd often be bored when I had spare time. Thought I'd get a lot of reading done. Think so? Think again.

Permed paper

It's funny in a semi-devastating way: coming back to your place and finding the paper things at your place with curled edges. In the beginning you think, no, the humidity won't get to you after less than a single day of exposure, but you're wrong. So very wrong.

After the regular school semester there will be Winter Camp. It seems that it'll be quite different from Summer Camp. The former will be centre upon The Little Prince. Apparently I used to really like the book as a child. I don't have many memories of that, but do remember thinking that there were some cool pictures inside.

I'm probably going to incorporate a French class in Winter Camp which is REALLY exciting.

How about I

post a summery pic and give the impression that the weather in Taiwan is still warm.


Actually, I'm looking forward to cooler weather. I may need to buy warmer clothes though. As for a bigger and warmer blanket for my bed, I plan on holding out till the last minute. I'd like to see if I can make it through the winter without buying another blanket. Layering clothing just may be the key!

Mailbox

'Mailbox' is a fun word for many of my students. They think that 'mail' sounds like 'mayo,' the Mandarin word for no. (Syllables aren't so important in their thinking.) The word sounds like 'no box' which is apparently hilarious. It's a way to speak Chinese under the guise that they're speaking English.

Sanyi

Went to Sanyi for a (distant) co-worker's wedding reception.


Veg-o-meter table.


It had a taro-like substance inside.


Clearly enjoying her hamburger ice cream.


Saying hello to pig neighbors.


Then went to the Sanyi Wood Carving Museum. No pictures are allowed inside. There's an abundance of intricate and delicate carvings.



The town is famous for it's wood carvings.

Tumult

Report cards

This week has been mid-term week for my students. Now it's time for report cards. They seem to have replaced my essays in a sense.