I received my work permit from the labor board yesterday ... they have accepted me for a 3 year visa extension! I was at the police station today and due to the fact that my passport expires 09-07, it seems that my ARC will expire one day before my passport. It is my understanding that once I renew my passport I am able to return to the police station to validate my ARC for the remainder of the three years ... it's pretty exciting stuff! It's kind of a nice feeling to know that I have the next three years to decide what my next move will be.
I am, unfortunately, waiting on a flight to Cambodia. My flight agent has sent me an itinerary, although it has me booked on a Friday and Saturday departure. I've told them I'd like to pay for the ticket but they aren't interested in accepting my money as their systems are down and they can't confirm my seat. This is leading me to the idea that I, perhaps, don't have a seat?? They assure me I do, but it can't be paid for at this time ... hmmmm. Fingers are crossed!
The weather has been amazing this winter ... so much warmer than last. Recently it's been in the mid-20's ... not so bad for January.
I have winter camp coming up next week so it's going to be busy, busy, busy! I will be working in the am along with my regular pm classes ... which means a 7.5 hour teaching day. I will be working for 2 mornings at our Yonghe school ... that should be interesting ... it's been awhile since I've taught anything outside of my two classes!
Teaching English is a pretty neat thing. Mom sent me my transcript not too long ago ... it seems that English wasn't one of my better subjects. I laugh sometimes when I think about where I am and what I am doing. I wouldn't change it for anything though. I learn so much every day, it's an amazing thing.
I am studying Chapter 24 of my 25 Chapter Chinese textbook. That means I've studied about 500+ pages of Chinese ... that's about 1000+ characters I can read and speak. I find more and more that signs are beginning to make sense ... that advertisements on magazines are also beginning to make sense ... it's crazy. I've been considering language school as I think I am at the point where I just need daily conversation practice. I've been looking into costs ... now it's just a matter of time and motivation.
Well ... Levi is in my lap, purrrrring away like an angel ... she is one happy cat ... it's sickening. I think another episode of Desperate Housewives is in order before I call it a night.
Sunday January 8th, 2006
Happy New Year! (新年快樂 xin1 nian2 kuai4 le4) It's been awhile since I've written, so I thought I'd best put some words down. The new year is off to a good start ... very busy! (非常忙 fei1 chang2 mang2) I am currently awaiting my ARC. The policies have changed along the way so it's making it much more difficult for schools/foreigners to obtain them. My school has applied for a one month's extension for me as my paperwork won't be completed before my ARC expiry date. My school is, however, going to try and apply for a three year ARC so that we won't have to go through this process again for a long time. Fingers are crossed that all goes well.
So, in saying that ... Cambodia, here I come. I have a flight booked and am scheduled to leave on Saturday, January 28th. I will return to Taiwan on Saturday, February 11th ... 2 weeks exactly. I'm going to my friend's house today to borrow a Cambodia guide book so I can start planning out where I want to go. I have some ideas already, but a book with costs and times and maps will give me some more solid ideas.
A cold front hit Taiwan 2 days ago ... it's been about 10 degrees ... brrrr. I don't know what I'd do if I had to go back for a winter in Canada. (加拿大的冬天 jia1 na4 da4 de dong1 tian1) I am looking forward to some heat and sunshine in Cambodia. It is the dry season, so all should be good! Hope! Hope!
Well, I think that's all for now. It's early Sunday am ... it's cold in the apartment ... Levi is squished on the small space that sits between my computer and the edge of the desk ... her favourite spot to sit while I am on the computer ... her head rests on the top of my keyboard, blocking out the some of the top keys, which makes it a bit difficult to type sometimes. I push her head off, but she meows and puts her paw on my hand as if I'm trying to play, which makes typing even more difficult ... so head on the top of the keyboard it is. We know who runs the show over here!
Datsun is ... somewhere ... probably on the fridge ... that's where he usually hangs out. So, back to bed for me as it's only 730am. I love Sundays!
So, in saying that ... Cambodia, here I come. I have a flight booked and am scheduled to leave on Saturday, January 28th. I will return to Taiwan on Saturday, February 11th ... 2 weeks exactly. I'm going to my friend's house today to borrow a Cambodia guide book so I can start planning out where I want to go. I have some ideas already, but a book with costs and times and maps will give me some more solid ideas.
A cold front hit Taiwan 2 days ago ... it's been about 10 degrees ... brrrr. I don't know what I'd do if I had to go back for a winter in Canada. (加拿大的冬天 jia1 na4 da4 de dong1 tian1) I am looking forward to some heat and sunshine in Cambodia. It is the dry season, so all should be good! Hope! Hope!
Well, I think that's all for now. It's early Sunday am ... it's cold in the apartment ... Levi is squished on the small space that sits between my computer and the edge of the desk ... her favourite spot to sit while I am on the computer ... her head rests on the top of my keyboard, blocking out the some of the top keys, which makes it a bit difficult to type sometimes. I push her head off, but she meows and puts her paw on my hand as if I'm trying to play, which makes typing even more difficult ... so head on the top of the keyboard it is. We know who runs the show over here!
Datsun is ... somewhere ... probably on the fridge ... that's where he usually hangs out. So, back to bed for me as it's only 730am. I love Sundays!
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