So, one of my ‘projects’ lately is writing out my hundreds (literally) of stories from abroad. Some are really short, some are longer… Here’s one from teaching in Taiwan that I remembered today: So, when I was teaching in Taiwan, in my beginning level class of 8 year olds, we had one lesson on “writing… Read More Miscommunication
You Know You’re Teaching in Taiwan When… 1. You’ve started carrying extra packs of chopsticks in your pocket. 2. During swimming hour, boys all wear speedos and EVERYONE wears a swim cap and goggles. 3. Kids are so honest that they come and tell you they did something wrong. Example: Kids aren’t allowed to speak… Read More You Know You’re Teaching in Taiwan When…
Today was another good day. Long. Very long. But good. However, I will say that I have developed a perpetual headache. I did get a few unexpected and much needed breaks today. After both lunch and dinner, I had about 30 minutes to myself. Beautiful. At that time, the kids are allowed to go back… Read More Lack of English
So today was the first day of my last english camp. Awesome. And as I said before, I decided beforehand to have a good attitude for the week regardless of how ridiculous things end up being. It was a little funny, because after I decided to be positive, everything negative started flying this way. Ha. But… Read More Positivity and the First Day
Last night was my last night of freedom for a while. It’s back to work today… But the craziness has already begun again. This apartment that I’ve been staying in… it has 4 bedrooms and 6 beds. Ok? Ok. Well… last night, 13 other teachers showed up to stay here for the night. WHAT? Yes,… Read More Here we go again…
So, tomorrow, it’s back to work. One more week. Saturday until the next Friday. It’s going to be a long week. But, I decided that I was glad to have had last weekend, however horrible it was, as a preview to my last week. Because at least I’ve been able to prepare myself, to again… Read More Back to Work
The city of Taipei at night. This is the view from my co-worker, Elle’s, apartment in the mountains to the south of the city. So beautiful. Close enough to see the city and sort of be part of it. But far enough away to escape the smells and sounds and to breath the fresh mountain… Read More Taipei
So, as of last Sunday, I was officially off work for a few days. I was pretty much on the verge of a breakdown – with everything built up over the past few weeks. Not only did I need to be off work, but I needed a break. A rest. To be alone. To get… Read More And finally a week off…
So, I’ve been meaning to put up some pictures of my time teaching in Tainan City for the 2 week english camp. So, here’s a few favorites from our school days… First, our class picture. So fun. So, basically, there were 3 classes that the teachers rotated to teach. (There was a 4th, but they… Read More Teaching in Tainan
Last week, after the Sunday touring and the night market trip, young Lydia’s mom (Jessica), invited me, Whitney, and Joy (the female teachers), over to their house for dinner. She wanted to show us a nice Taiwanese home and culture and food. And it was incredible. So, Wednesday evening, she picked us up, and took… Read More A Home Away from Home
Lauren Around the Globe 