Business as usual

Not too much to report tonight. I was up early on Wednesday and went for a run. Then to class and a late lunch with friends at our favorite place, "the blue chairs." We don't know the name of the restaurant, but it's vinyl blue chairs distinguish it from the rest. We're beginning to be able to decipher the characters in it's name and it appears it's called Beautiful Fragrant ____ Fast Food. The restaurant's specialty is noodles or rice with whatever flavor you like: curry, spicy thai, all for $1 USD. I probably spend $6 USD a day on average and live well.

Wednesday nights we go to Roxy's, a bar that offers two free beers to people who arrive before 10pm. In good student fashion, we take advantage of the free drinks, then head to 7 Eleven for one last round rather than buying the more expensive drinks at the bar. Yesterday was independence day for Mexico so the Mexican students had a good turn out. I can tell holidays here are going to be odd; obviously the 4th of July will have no significance to any non-USer. Christmas is also not a big deal in Taiwan; in fact, I have class Christmas day.

Kate and me at 7-Eleven

Today we moved into characters in school. Writing the characters is fast becoming my favorite part of learning Chinese. I'm loving the homework assignments right now since they are all calligraphy and perfecting the characters.

Alright, time for bed. Hope all is well at home!