Cockroaches.
Location | Taipei
The cockroach was on my bed. IT WAS ON MY BED. The worst thing about Taiwan is how DISGUSTING IT IS HERE. First of all, Taiwan seems to be thoroughly infested with cockroaches. I cannot seem to avoid them. No matter how clean I am. They still come back. COCKROACHES ARE THE DEVIL. Within an hour, I’ve killed 2 of them. Within the past month I’ve encountered 7. In my whole life I’ve encountered 7. Taiwan is giving me high blood pressure.
I really miss America. I have not had a salad in months. I really can’t wait to get back. Just think how a few months ago I was so excited to be coming here and now… now this. I’d rather be at home.
One month until home. One month until home. I can’t wait. I really can’t wait. Two more weeks of hell here at the I-House, then two weeks back in Taichung then I’m OUT. I’M OUT OF HERE.
[This entry was taken from my old blog, Away from Home. Formatting may have changed when moved to Explore!]
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Joannie
Hi, my name is Joanna and I'm a 24 and a graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I studied Anthropology and Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus on Japanese. I currently work in New York City at Time Inc in the Consumer Marketing Division. The titles I work on are Money, Fortune, & Real Simple Magazines. I am focused on retention and billing for the magazines. My family is Taiwanese, but I was born in Pittsburg, Kansas. I speak two languages fluently: English and Mandarin Chinese. I have a good grasp of the native Taiwanese language, I studied French for 5 years, and I studied Japanese for 3 years at a college level. I love languages, but it is tough when I don't have the chances to utilize them in an everyday environment. I have so many different interests, from art, music to technology. I love things like reading the news or just hanging out with friends. I like to try new things, especially new foods or going to unknown places.
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