On my mac, on the dashboard, I have a post-it note with these words. Words that keep me going. Words that remind me of what is important. That give me a simple boost when I need it. And so a page has been made to remember these words.
don't call it a comeback
Trying to get back into my old hobby. Sticking to my old scrap-mantra of less is more. It was hard to get started, but I've been on a roll the last few days. I forgot how much I enjoyed my nerdy love for paper and words.
I've created an album of the stuff I've made since coming out to Taiwan. Check it out if you so please. Only ten pages or so, but I hope to add to it this weekend.
oy vey, she said
I just spent the last two days writing a cover letter. I am so out of practice on this whole job searching stuff. It took me waaaayyy longer than I had expected, but now I have a pretty awesome letter to match a semi-awesome resume. So double fist pump for that.
So today was registration day over at Mandarin Training Center where I will be taking language classes starting July 1. I am so ready for the learning to begin because
- I will finally learn how to say, "rad" and "sweet" and "dude," plus all the bad words that frequent my daily vocabulary.
- I want to make friends and have people to eat lunch with. Is that sad?
I have to say though, I've been pretty freakin stoked to find that there is another George Mason alum living here in Taipei. Small world right? Apparently we had a bunch of friends in common, but never crossed paths in the four years in college. So thanks to facebook, gmail, and my new cell phone here in Taiwan we have been able to meet up twice for eats and drinks. Very cool and laid back girl. Plus, she has a blog which makes her even cooler in my book.
Lastly, I was able to make a little bit of art today. Simple. Made with anything I could find. And the help of the passport photo dude who printed out two extra ones just so I could scrap. I had to use my tweezers to rub the letters on to the paper. It was tricky, but it worked.
Off to grab some dinner before everything shuts down. Peace yo!
3.17.08
A funny conversation with my mom is now documented for all to see.
And speaking of my mom, today is her birthday. So happy birthday to the most generous mom in the entire world. To the woman who always puts her family first. To someone who has taught me every bad word in the spanish language. And to the person who makes me laugh on a daily basis. I love you mommy. May your day be a happy one.
always stay hopeful
This is my daily page for today. Matt didn't get a job that he really wanted, and that I really wanted for him. But that's life. I believe that everything happens for a reason. And I trust that bigger and better things await us. So, here's to tomorrow. May it bring the promise of new beginnings.
