September 2009

Rethinking the Future

September 30, 2009

The Fall term began and companies had been setting up recruitment activities furiously over my side of university. Amid all the rush and upcoming exams, I can’t help but wonder, what life had in store for me. Or rather, what can I do to control the flow of life. I am at the midpoint of [...]

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Taiwan Diaries: Spending the Night

September 12, 2009

(Tainan, Taiwan) Along the rail tracks here I go I spent my night time in Taiwan in interesting ways. I’d sleep on a thin futon, on a plank of wood, on the couch, and stayed awake with a bunch of friends till dawn. On my last night, I decided to sleep in the airport since [...]

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Taiwan Diaries: Convenience Stores

September 12, 2009

(Taipei, Taiwan) They’re all the same everywhere Taiwanese loves their convenience store, and with so much round the corner, it’s a wonder how they could earn money. I first observed this when I arrived in Taipei Main Station. 2 Seven Eleven are within walking distance of each other. With other competitors – Family Mart and [...]

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Taiwan Diaries: Fun in the Rain

September 7, 2009

(Tainan, Taipei) Jordan and his bike. Crazy rides. Meet Jordan – He’s French, staying in Tainan for his thesis along with another French and a Peruvian. The reason I want to introduce him is for his kindness and to note his driving skills. It was pouring heavily in Tainan when I arrived there, certainly much [...]

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Taiwan Diaries: Communication Miscommunication

September 7, 2009

(Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan) No English! When trying to buy dinner to fill the stomach in Taichung, I came across a hawker store. As my usual methods to buy food by judging through the pictures or just to follow the crowd’s favorite was out of the question, there’s no easy time getting my dinner. There’s [...]

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