In Taiwan, I think at times we get desperate for little pieces of home... That little thing that reminds us of what is back in the good ole USA. For me, the other day it was candy corn.... I had forgotten about that candycorn. In fact, I was sure I had thrown it away! But no, there it was in the freezer. Why was it there? well because last fall, ants had decided to enjoy my candy corn and in an attempt to kill the ants I put the whole thing in the freezer. I was excited to find my candy corn and only slightly dismayed to find frozen ants in it. It was pretty amazing... But I was able to brush off the ants and eat some candycorn. :) I don't know if I was desperate or what, but it sure tasted good. A little piece of home PLUS some ants. :)
Today we took a walk with the kids. We do this walk every week, so I know what all the walk entails. It's not really that far. Downhill there and uphill back. My shoe choice for today was not of the norm... at least not of the norm for the Taiwanese. I wore these nice, new, comfy, wedge heels. My feet actually didn't hurt during the walk and I was quite comfortable the entire time. However, the other teachers told me I was "amazing" for taking a walk in such shoes. I told one teacher "I will just get muscles in my legs" and she replied, "No, you don't want muscles, you will become King Kong Barbie". I couldn't help but laugh at that... Mandy (the teacher) went on to explain that girls in Taiwan with muscles might be called King Kong Barbie and that is NOT a good thing. :-P
Ahhh and this little boy was my favorite for today... he did a great job singing and was rewarded with a mustache. However, he asked for square eyebrows too. And I couldn't help but give him what he ask for. He totally made my day.
Thats all for now... I might ramble back over here in the near future and update you on my life.
But for now... Thanks for reading ~Lon
Ants got into my almonds too. I just figured they would be an added source of protein. :)
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