Finally

We made it. Friday ended without a bloodbath. It did have a water bath since I spilled an entire bottle of water on myself right before class. My pants were not wet for long since it is quite hot outside.

Saturday and Sunday were spent doing not much which was wonderful. I got to finish the last book of the Bridgerton series, read Oprah magazine and watch some episodes of the Office. Good times. I even went to the gym on Saturday. The only bad spot was the infection in my eyes. It started Friday and has not gone away yet. I am going to the eye doctor tomorrow if it isn't gone. There is one that speaks English near where I tutor.

Which reminds me that on Thursday (I tutor on Thursday) KN, Louise, and I watched Pirates of the Caribbean 3. I give it a solid 6 just for hotness of Orlando Bloom at the end of the movie. It got an overall rating of 5.6 from all three of us(KN: 6, Louise: 5, Me: 6). Louise thought three hours was a little too long. I have to agree.

I talked to Dorcas, my boss, on Friday after Mom's advice and I think I am going to be staying here at FuHsing for another year. I am not 100% sure (I won't be until I sign the contract), but I think its ok. I am looking for apartments since the school housing is moving outside the city. I will let you know how the search goes.

Well I must get back to work. It is Monday after all and I have to get a out of the blue test made for tenth grade. I should have come in this weekend.

Capture the Weekend

YES!!! We finished the English Camp yesterday. By the last class I just told the kids to run across the playing field, grab the cone, and run back. If someone tagged them then they have to go to jail. Also no biting, kicking, hitting, etc. Capture the cone has never been so much fun. I woke up this morning and could not believe that I have been teaching already for seven days straight. Five more days and then two days of waking up after 8am. Two glorious days.

I finally broke down and went on NY and Company.com and looked at all the wonderful clothing that I can't have. Just like any girl on the planet, I am going through a fashion drought where all my clothes are frumpy. They were not frumpy two months ago so I am very hopeful that this feeling will pass. To help it move a little faster I have been going to the gym. If this feeling doesn't pass then at least I will save money because I am at the gym all the time and not eatting out and I will be able to go to NY and Company and buy very pretty blouses (I saw so many) and wonderful dresses. I also saw this blazer that will go with so many things. The main reason I am going home this summer is because I can't wait to see my family. But if someone would just drop me off at the mall and pick me up a couple of hours later I would be quite grateful.


Here are some pictures from the concept fashion show a couple of weeks ago that KB and Paul were in. I use the word concept to mean no one, and I mean no one, would wear these clothes.

Batch walking the runway with the designer
Random shoes I saw in the dressing room.
Batch with her makeup on with the designer
The runway
Which one is KN?
These dresses were all connected, awesome
Quite a colorful ensemble

I know this is late, but I thought I put it up anyway. Taipei 101 just loves the holidays.

Busy

I am sorry that I have not posted something sooner. Being busy makes me forget about a lot of things. We are in our 12 day week of school. It is insane. There is testing, teaching, and worksheets that won't make themselves.

I am heading to a modern dance show tonight. I went to once last weekend with KN and it was great. One of the dances was hilarious. I am hoping that this one will be great also.

I went to the gym three days in a row which is a miracle. I am quite proud of myself. With tutoring and staying after at school it is hard to make it before the crazy gym people get there. I don't like them, they scare me.

Ok, well I have to get my play ready for Monday. I promise to keep in better contact.

Julia

Email

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Arrival

KN's twin arrived on Sunday. I will put some pictures up to test everyone. Our floor has been leaking (meaning water is coming up through the floor). The school is there now fixing it. It has been doing that for weeks now, but it has started to leaking into Dr. Lee's apartment so its now an emergency situation. They turned the hot water off since they believe that its the hot water pipe that is leaking. That means no hot water for the third time since I moved here. All three times has been for 3 week blocks. Good thing I have a gym membership.

James still has not contacted me about next year. He was sick last week but he has known about next year for weeks now. I think it is time to jump start him. I will let you know.