I can't believe I'm stating that I'll be leaving in seven hours. ALthough its been a great three weeks, I don't want to go. I WANT TO MISS MY FLIGHT. I want to see my friends, but having to leave at 11PM tonight, meant me having to say goodbye multiple times throughout today to those who left earlier, and that prescribed thunderstorms of tears.
SIGH* These camps are a love-hate relationship for me. poo. I'm so tired, I can't believe I'm running on 3 hours of sleep and swollen eyes! I've told many that we will meet again, we will see each other again and that I plan to travel and backpack here, and there. I hope I stay true to my word and I pray that God provides future travel plans. I miss them all too much, too too much.
As for what is next, VANCOUVER! I am devastated to leave Taiwan based on all the friendships and memories I made here, but at the same time I'm ready to reunite friendships and people from last summer. I'm glad I have this chance to stop in Vancouver for a week and I hope I can make the most of it and see all the people I want to see, and do what I want to do. Most importantly, I want to take this coming week as a time to reflect and absorb all that has happened, and all that I learned about myself as I mentioned in my last blog. It be nice to just sit on the beach, watch the view, chit chat to a friend or two and just chill =)
Memories are a Merry-go-Round~
Friday, July 30, 2010
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Squat; SMquat!
You guessed it! I squatted yesterday for the very first time since a long long time ago.. such as when I was eight, and held in my pee until I pee-d my pants! But in a way I was forced to squat because we were at a restuarant and it was a nice one and I expected it to have at least ONE sit-a-ble toilet, but it didn't and after the waiting so long to get to the washroom, it felt like a waste if I didn't go, so I did and it...
wasn't so bad, I just had to make sure I 'aimed' right... okay I can't believe I said that, I just sounded like an immature little boy. Afterwards though, I found out I faced the squatter the wrong way, but at least I didn't stain my pants! =)
I re-read my last blog and I had said its only been SIX days, and you know what, because I got a complained for not communicating about my trip enough, I realize there's only SIX days LEFT now that I am blogging =(. I'm sad now, and tired; late nights and early mornings are worse then school days but it sandwiches in the fun of shopping, eating, walking, touring, etc. so I guess its balanced you could say.
Well this is the second longest period of time I've been away from home on my own: last year with Urban Promise/ HK and this summer now. I realize everytime I am away from home, I grown more as a person in many ways, especially intellectually and socially. Its cheesy, but I feel grown up, I don't know how to explain it all in one blog but just the way I think is a 180 twist (sort of). Maybe I've been having conversations with older girls and I've become more matured, or the fact of just being away from home that allows me to think and wander in my mind. I don't mean change as in interests... for an example, I still love Love LOVE shopping, but relationship wise I figured out what I really want, and personally, I acknowledge and cherish certain events more then I did a few years before.
Yes that is it! When your on a trip you have nothing to worry about: no deadlines, no work shifts, no homework, no stress, its VACATION! Well there is some work to it but its minor, and fun work, not much pain, more gain though. I feel free, which is ironic because this tour does have some strict rules and boundaries but free from everyday school or work life. I don't want to countdown, because I hate leaving stuff like these, I recall sobbing like a baby on the last day of camp at Urban Promise, and I anticipate at least some tears on the last day.
I really didn't like hearing our leaders ask us if we needed airport transportation on the day we leave today, just too soon! As well, a few of us has questioned, will we ever see each other again? It is a small small world after all... right?
WOAH. its like almost 1:30am, but I realize the importance of fellowship, I'm so happy when I find out so and so is a Christian, I approached a girl and asked because I saw her close her eyes and say a quick prayer at lunch time: she's in my group and eats at the same table with me every meal time but for some reason I never caught her pray, maybe its always a quick prayer and stuff, but I was glad I finally saw her pray and personally, I don't witness enough, and I tend to say a short "Thank you for my food" kind of thing in my Mind, so she wouldn't have ever known I was a Christian either if neither of us showed it, so that just made me think alot, but that's a whole other tale to tell. But back to fellowship, sometimes I just find my self fall short of holding up a Christ-like image when I'm around non-christians, I feel certain morals or values are not as strong as they should be, so I got to remind myself since I don't have many brothers or sisters here to remind me.
Alright, good night.
;)
wasn't so bad, I just had to make sure I 'aimed' right... okay I can't believe I said that, I just sounded like an immature little boy. Afterwards though, I found out I faced the squatter the wrong way, but at least I didn't stain my pants! =)
I re-read my last blog and I had said its only been SIX days, and you know what, because I got a complained for not communicating about my trip enough, I realize there's only SIX days LEFT now that I am blogging =(. I'm sad now, and tired; late nights and early mornings are worse then school days but it sandwiches in the fun of shopping, eating, walking, touring, etc. so I guess its balanced you could say.
Well this is the second longest period of time I've been away from home on my own: last year with Urban Promise/ HK and this summer now. I realize everytime I am away from home, I grown more as a person in many ways, especially intellectually and socially. Its cheesy, but I feel grown up, I don't know how to explain it all in one blog but just the way I think is a 180 twist (sort of). Maybe I've been having conversations with older girls and I've become more matured, or the fact of just being away from home that allows me to think and wander in my mind. I don't mean change as in interests... for an example, I still love Love LOVE shopping, but relationship wise I figured out what I really want, and personally, I acknowledge and cherish certain events more then I did a few years before.
Yes that is it! When your on a trip you have nothing to worry about: no deadlines, no work shifts, no homework, no stress, its VACATION! Well there is some work to it but its minor, and fun work, not much pain, more gain though. I feel free, which is ironic because this tour does have some strict rules and boundaries but free from everyday school or work life. I don't want to countdown, because I hate leaving stuff like these, I recall sobbing like a baby on the last day of camp at Urban Promise, and I anticipate at least some tears on the last day.
I really didn't like hearing our leaders ask us if we needed airport transportation on the day we leave today, just too soon! As well, a few of us has questioned, will we ever see each other again? It is a small small world after all... right?
WOAH. its like almost 1:30am, but I realize the importance of fellowship, I'm so happy when I find out so and so is a Christian, I approached a girl and asked because I saw her close her eyes and say a quick prayer at lunch time: she's in my group and eats at the same table with me every meal time but for some reason I never caught her pray, maybe its always a quick prayer and stuff, but I was glad I finally saw her pray and personally, I don't witness enough, and I tend to say a short "Thank you for my food" kind of thing in my Mind, so she wouldn't have ever known I was a Christian either if neither of us showed it, so that just made me think alot, but that's a whole other tale to tell. But back to fellowship, sometimes I just find my self fall short of holding up a Christ-like image when I'm around non-christians, I feel certain morals or values are not as strong as they should be, so I got to remind myself since I don't have many brothers or sisters here to remind me.
Alright, good night.
;)
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Wo hung LEI!
I can't believe it has only been 6 DAYS but it seems like I've been in Taiwan forever and I feel I've known the people here for months, but its only ALMOST a week.
I'm having lots of fun and I've met people from all over the world and although there is this thing call a "language barrier" and multiple ones too, and I'm constantly asking others to translate for me or teach me how to say this, how to say that, its really been a great time. I am really glad I decided to come and maybe I didn't come with the highest expectations and despite the first few days being sweaty, boring (since we were in university lecture rooms 'learning'; felt like school all over again), and me not knowing mandarin and feeling so out of place, I'm really thankful for my extroverted personality God has given me and there's twenty-six Canadians, and I'm proud to say we are the proudest group here, we cheer for one another, and we just are so well-rounded. EH?!
But anyhow, these past few days we've toured night markets (OOBER GOOD FOOD), had a bicycle tour, and me and my sweet new Canadian buddy used a TANTUM for the first time. It was quite the work-out and it felt good when we accomplished our designated biking path. I feel like I'm trying many things for the first time and today we went to a Aboriginal theme amusement park where I rode on a bunch of upside down, twisty-turny roller coasters, dropped down from high towers and oh I have to mention my washroom dilemma! I feel like I'm always holding in urine, I'm seriously gonna kill my bladder... all because I dislike/can't/incapable what ever you want to call it... to squat! =( But most places has at least ONE toilet, THANK THE LORD, and if there isn't ... I pray. We also had a singing and dancing party, and our group of leaders put so much effort to make this tour a fun one for us, and it reminds me of Winter Con in a way and how the leaders always put up with late night planning just to let us teens have a good time.
Well that is all for now, I'm really tired, wo hung lei! wo shan shui!
=)
feeling the call.
I'm having lots of fun and I've met people from all over the world and although there is this thing call a "language barrier" and multiple ones too, and I'm constantly asking others to translate for me or teach me how to say this, how to say that, its really been a great time. I am really glad I decided to come and maybe I didn't come with the highest expectations and despite the first few days being sweaty, boring (since we were in university lecture rooms 'learning'; felt like school all over again), and me not knowing mandarin and feeling so out of place, I'm really thankful for my extroverted personality God has given me and there's twenty-six Canadians, and I'm proud to say we are the proudest group here, we cheer for one another, and we just are so well-rounded. EH?!
But anyhow, these past few days we've toured night markets (OOBER GOOD FOOD), had a bicycle tour, and me and my sweet new Canadian buddy used a TANTUM for the first time. It was quite the work-out and it felt good when we accomplished our designated biking path. I feel like I'm trying many things for the first time and today we went to a Aboriginal theme amusement park where I rode on a bunch of upside down, twisty-turny roller coasters, dropped down from high towers and oh I have to mention my washroom dilemma! I feel like I'm always holding in urine, I'm seriously gonna kill my bladder... all because I dislike/can't/incapable what ever you want to call it... to squat! =( But most places has at least ONE toilet, THANK THE LORD, and if there isn't ... I pray. We also had a singing and dancing party, and our group of leaders put so much effort to make this tour a fun one for us, and it reminds me of Winter Con in a way and how the leaders always put up with late night planning just to let us teens have a good time.
Well that is all for now, I'm really tired, wo hung lei! wo shan shui!
=)
feeling the call.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
My time to fly.
Well the time has come. I can't believe in a matter of hours I will be on a plane again, I actually really like flying and I'm really excited to be in VANCOUVER! Even if its for a short 6 hours, well at least I will be spending time there after experiencing Taiwan.
In a way I'm oober head over heels over these next three weeks but I'm also scared. I got reminded last night that I don't know how to speak or write or understand Mandarin except for counting 1-10, "I Love You", "I don't know" haha... it will definitely be a different trip. I do hope to learn lots though seeing that I will be immerse in Taiwan's culture, people, and language for three weeks! Hopefully I feel the pressure to absorb it, let it sink in, and come back with a new language under my belt... or weight since everyone is telling me the abundance of snacks and food they have.
I feel like there's a few things I should do before I go, like check what I'm not allowed to bring as carry on; I'm sure my mini swiss knife is still in my wallet xP
Gota fly, Bye!
P.S. For the record I actually like plane food, its all prepared and portioned and ready for you to devour it!
In a way I'm oober head over heels over these next three weeks but I'm also scared. I got reminded last night that I don't know how to speak or write or understand Mandarin except for counting 1-10, "I Love You", "I don't know" haha... it will definitely be a different trip. I do hope to learn lots though seeing that I will be immerse in Taiwan's culture, people, and language for three weeks! Hopefully I feel the pressure to absorb it, let it sink in, and come back with a new language under my belt... or weight since everyone is telling me the abundance of snacks and food they have.
I feel like there's a few things I should do before I go, like check what I'm not allowed to bring as carry on; I'm sure my mini swiss knife is still in my wallet xP
Gota fly, Bye!
P.S. For the record I actually like plane food, its all prepared and portioned and ready for you to devour it!
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