As I was blog hopping last night, I noticed that everyone seems to have such fabulous lives. All sorts of people are traveling around the world. I love to travel...or at least I used to. And then---came my 2 crazy yahoos. Traveling with them isn't exactly what I would call--"fun". So, I started thinking about all the crazy places I've been. Here's a walk down memory lane in a little place called ChungHua, Taiwan!
About 7 years ago, I taught English in Taiwan to little itty bitty Taiwanese kids. Loot at that sea of black hair! If you ever want to know what it feels like to be in the minority---go to an Asian country. Sometime the only white person that we saw was ourselves in a mirror. You know you've been there too long when YOU even stop to look at a rare white person. If it looks crazy, that's because it was. We worked nearly every day for VERY long, tiring hours. (Total preparation for being a mom). You can tell by the dark circles under our eyes. But those kids were worth every minute. Hilarious! Oh good times, good---times.
Here are a few of my roomies on two very RARE but separate vacations in Kenting. (I definitely need a new bathing suit). Rach is a familiar face! Wish I knew where everyone was now. Which brings me to my "dream it Friday"....
Here are a few of my roomies on two very RARE but separate vacations in Kenting. (I definitely need a new bathing suit). Rach is a familiar face! Wish I knew where everyone was now. Which brings me to my "dream it Friday"....
Some of these little bitty people were 3 years old when I knew them. Like I said, THAT was 6 years ago. Can you imagine how old these little people are NOW? I can only dream what their lives are like now...ShellyShan, Hansel, Euen, Tiffany, Jake, Jack, JoAnna...I've forgotten so many names. Help me out Rach!
So I say "thank you" to all you itty bitty Taiwanese kids because while living my dream so many years ago, each of you prepared me for living my DAY to DAY dream NOW.
These 2 are my dream come true!
8 comments:
What neat experiences! I bet your time with those children gave a good insight into motherhood!! It was fun to see those pics!
You have led such an amazing life in such a short amount of time! I totally envy the time you "did your thing" before you got married! I didn't have the guts! I know that you are so pleased with your choices...and these two little people are so lucky to have YOU as a Mama!!
Way to go, ZB!!
your kiddo's are darling! that is neat that you were able to do some traveling. or a lot of traveling, from the looks of it! how fun!
How wonderful to get to go and travel! Your kiddos are blessed to have such a super mom!
Oh you are really testing my memory. There's Cindy, Matt, Jennifer, Elise. Man, this is bringing back SO many memories. I may have to do a post of my own so I don't write a novel for a comment. So glad we did that! Although, I must say, not the most attractive time of my life!!! Remember when we signed up for TLC's "Makeover Story"?!?!
Well according to some new population statistics, we ARE the minority here in SoCal ;) And all my inlaws are Mexican so I am the minority! LOL!
I totally remember when you went over there. I remember making you a Seinfeld tape so you could see the episodes. I also remember littering that tape with Britney Spears appearances also. Those little Chinese kids are totally cute. That must have been difficult to teach them English without knowing Chinese.
You're kiddos are beautiful! I can't believe MiniE is in the grass! I'm such a germophobe that I don't even let BabybeaR on the floor!
What a Fabulous opprotunity! I can not even imagine what it must have been like. I feel the same way about my kids.
Cherbear, hee. Totally remember that. And remember the treats and Chinese money that ZB sent....and that nasty chocolate syrup in the toothpaste tube? Hee.
Parker
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