It's August 23, 2007, and I have been in Florida for 2 weeks now. I think my children and I brought the drought from Hawaii with us because it hasn't rained! Normally, it rains about once every afternoon here at this time of the year, but we've had none/nada/nil.
The weather's hotter here than I thought it would be. We're in the mid-90s, and I didn't think it was gonna be that hot here. Thank goodness it's not as humid as Taiwan!
Somebody, please do the rain dance. . .
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter 7
It's August 2, 2007 and I finished reading the final Harry Potter book (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) last night! I'm so excited because I haven't been able to read the book straight through a couple days. I had to read it before going to bed or whenever I had time between going out and visiting with friends and family.
HP7 was exciting throughout, and I won't say anything about it (in case you're still reading it). If you're reading the book, then I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If you're not reading the book, then get going!
It's August 2, 2007 and I finished reading the final Harry Potter book (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) last night! I'm so excited because I haven't been able to read the book straight through a couple days. I had to read it before going to bed or whenever I had time between going out and visiting with friends and family.
HP7 was exciting throughout, and I won't say anything about it (in case you're still reading it). If you're reading the book, then I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If you're not reading the book, then get going!
Maui No Ka Oi!
August 2, 2007
My family has been spending time on the island of Maui in Hawaii. It is absolutely beautiful here, and I've missed being here. We enjoyed time with extended family members at our family reunion. What a wonderful time to reminisce, catch up from the past 2 years or so since the last time attending a reunion, and to talk and laugh with family members. We especially enjoyed all the wonderful local/Hawaiian food. Mmm!
Most of our time here has been unproductive, but I wanted it that way. In Taiwan we had work, school, and other responsibilities. We will have all of that again when our Hawaii vacation is over. It's not time to do things and be productive. It's time to relax, and as the children have done: enjoy the sun & tan. They're so dark now!
Soon we'll start a new chapter in our lives, and that will be in my next blog.
Maui No Ka Oi (Maui is the best)!
Monday, April 16, 2007
We're moving!
We're moving back to the U.S. in just over 70 days! We're very excited to return to America, and to do something new. However, we have so much to do between now and the date we leave, and we still have to work.
Soon we'll be back in the university atmosphere, as Jason is returning to school. He's going to get his PhD. We're so proud of him for setting high goals, and finding a way to achieve them.
Goodbye, Taiwan. . .Hello, Florida!
Soon we'll be back in the university atmosphere, as Jason is returning to school. He's going to get his PhD. We're so proud of him for setting high goals, and finding a way to achieve them.
Goodbye, Taiwan. . .Hello, Florida!
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Thailand 2007
We went to Thailand in February 2007 and had a wonderful time. It wasn't exactly what I had hoped for our vacation, but it was wonderful nonetheless. We stayed in Pattaya (Jomtien Beach) for most of our vacation, and it was so relaxing. We actually did a lot of things, but it was a good break away from school and teaching.
Our most memorable activity was riding elephants. We rode in pairs, and got some photos (kind of shaky with the elephant's shoulder blades constantly moving up and down). We also had some opportunities to feed the elephants bananas.
On another day we went to Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden & Resort. They had a great cultural show and more elephants. We didn't ride this time, but they did a cute show. We also saw beautiful gardens of flowers, plants, and cactus. I bought a purse and love it!
We also enjoyed swimming in the pool. It was good and hot in Thailand so we were happy to get into the cool water. We didn't dare swim in the ocean because the water looked so dirty, and we saw trash floating in the water. We did, however, enjoy walking on the beach. It was also fun riding the taxi, which had a covered bed, but it was open for climbing on and off the back and for air.
Bangkok was our 1st stop in and our last stop out of Thailand. Taxis were everywhere so we used them to go sightseeing, but were able to walk to a street market. Shopping was great in Thailand! They had many great souvenirs and you can negotiate almost anywhere you go. We bought a variety of things for ourselves and others.
If you haven't been to Thailand, then you should go! If you've already been there, then you probably agree that it's a great place for a vacation.
Our most memorable activity was riding elephants. We rode in pairs, and got some photos (kind of shaky with the elephant's shoulder blades constantly moving up and down). We also had some opportunities to feed the elephants bananas.
On another day we went to Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden & Resort. They had a great cultural show and more elephants. We didn't ride this time, but they did a cute show. We also saw beautiful gardens of flowers, plants, and cactus. I bought a purse and love it!
We also enjoyed swimming in the pool. It was good and hot in Thailand so we were happy to get into the cool water. We didn't dare swim in the ocean because the water looked so dirty, and we saw trash floating in the water. We did, however, enjoy walking on the beach. It was also fun riding the taxi, which had a covered bed, but it was open for climbing on and off the back and for air.
Bangkok was our 1st stop in and our last stop out of Thailand. Taxis were everywhere so we used them to go sightseeing, but were able to walk to a street market. Shopping was great in Thailand! They had many great souvenirs and you can negotiate almost anywhere you go. We bought a variety of things for ourselves and others.
If you haven't been to Thailand, then you should go! If you've already been there, then you probably agree that it's a great place for a vacation.
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