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  • And the countdown continues! 69! Woo hoo! Yesterday was a day of strange and/or interesting events. First, my body decided that 5:30 am was the appropriate time to wake up. This was in spite of the fact that…

  • I think I complain too much. So today I want to stay positive and focus on the good things instead of all the crap I usually whine about. This won't be easy. There's one thing that puts a smile on my face and he…

  • What do you get when corporate policies don't match reality? When your boss' expectations are unreal but your stuck in your job until the end of June? When your colleagues only care about themselves and the end resu…

  • This is the bag that I got in exchange for the jeans I bought at LV. It matches the iPod case that Peter got me for Christmas. I haven't had much of an appetite lately. I can't really attribute it to anything…

  • 74 days to go. That number is quickly dropping. There's so much to do here in Taiwan before I leave, with regards to work. The anxiety that it's creating is causing me to freak out over the stupidest things. So …

  • The weather totally sucks today. Q: What follows impulse shopping? A: Buyer's remorse. I was going to wear the jeans last night to have dinner with my colleagues. While I was getting dressed, it started to…

  • Hi everyone. My name is Daniel, and I'm an LV-oholic. Let me backtrack a bit. When I'm bored or stressed, I tend to do one of two things: eat or shop. Since I have been trying to work out more and eat less junk…

  • And another one bites the dust! My colleague in Hsinchu just announced his resignation today. That brings the total up to 5 out of 11 admin staff that will be leaving over the next couple of months. Like I said befo…

  • The only constant in life is change. Think about it. In my job, for instance, change happens all the time. Old teachers leave, new teachers join, new students join, old students leave, new materials are introduced, ne…

  • I'm wondering if I opened the flood gates at work? Since I resigned at the beginning of March, a number of other administrative staff have also decided to call it quits. One colleague in Tianmu will be gone by the beg…

  • Okay, I have to admit I had fun today. I didn't do anything crazy or spend a wad of cash, but I still had an enjoyable Sunday afternoon with my colleagues. We went to a part of Taipei county called Wulai. We just sp…

  • After a frustrating 20 minutes trying to get the damned things in my eyes, I finally managed to put in my contacts for the first time ever. Woo hoo! I'm still trying to get used to them, but I must admit it's cool be…

  • Today has been one of those days when everyone wants something from me, and they all want it NOW! There's nothing more annoying or frustrating than having ten people come into your office or call you in the span of an…

  • Retail therapy. It's a good thing. I didn't spend a fortune last nigth or anything... only about NTD$5000 (CAD$200) on a few things, including three shirts from Esprit and some disposable contacts. I'll wear the c…

  • Even Peter has been having a tough time putting a smile on my face today, although he has been making a valiant effort. Thanks babe. MUAH I'm still royally pissed off at the idiots around me and their absolute disre…

  • Okay, so what prize do I get?

  • I WANT TO GO SOMEWHERE AND JUST SCREAM WITH FRUSTRATION RIGHT NOW!!! FUCK!!! I'm surrounded my idiots!!! Complete and total idiots!!! This is SO not the way to start off the week. I swear this is going to be a r…

  • BLAH I think that sums up how I feel right now. It's 5 pm on a Sunday afternoon, and here I am sitting in my office as the sun sets outside. I don't know why, but last night I felt tired early in the evening and f…

  • The weather in Taipei is pretty screwy this time of year. In the last week the temperature has shot up from around 21 to 29 C. So I've gone from wearing a light jacket to a t-shirt in less than two weeks basically. …

  • Rambling... I must be physically in Taiwan for 183 days in a calendar year, otherwise I have to pay 20% income tax. (If I stay past the minimum, I only pay 6%) July 2nd is the 183rd day of 2005. I was in Toronto f…

  • Today has been a relatively busy day. Well, since about noon anyway. I managed to squeeze a bit of time in because my 3 pm class cancelled at the last minute, so I took care of some paperwork, e-mails, and the like dur…

  • Today is Wednesday, but it feels like Monday. Since yesterday was a holiday and the office was closed, it felt like Sunday. I did the things I usually do on a Sunday: cleaned my apartment, went to the gym, killed time …

  • One of the things that I'll definitely miss about Taipei is Taiwanese logic. Over dinner last night I chatted with my colleague Regina about diet and exercise. She thinks going to the gym is a waste of time and money…

  • I went to the bookstore this afternoon and picked this up. It was published earlier this year. I wish it had been available 6 months ago! Considering there are only three months left until I move home, I don't know ho…

  • Well, it's official. Pope John Paul II has passed away. I have mixed feelings about this actually. I grew up in a pretty traditional Roman Catholic family. The Pope has always been a respected figure. He's the head …

  • I've had a nice, enjoyable, and somewhat relaxing weekend. Aside from the fact that I am sore from going to the gym the last 4 days in a row, things are good. Since I'm only going to be in Taiwan for another 96 days,…

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