One Day At A Time

As a lot of people know, being in a different culture takes some time getting used to. I have had a hard time getting along with the food here so I was extremely grateful when one of the managers working here with Lloyd took us to an "Italian" restaurant last night. I ordered a pizza and it tasted so good. Lloyd ordered a pasta, I am not sure if we liked that one! It was very different and to be honest it didn't really look like pasta. We ordered a lot of food because both Lloyd and I were starving since I think we haven't eaten a whole lot since we got here. As for drinks, they have the most amazing fruit drinks here. They put lots of real, fresh fruit in the drinks and it is delightful. Lloyd ordered his usual "diet coke". He feels at home when he has one of those.      

                         

Last night was my first taxi cab ride. Not my first one in Taiwan, but my first one ever. I have never driven in a taxi before, so they had me sit up front with the driver. I was a little nervous because here, they drive in front of others all the time, they hardly ever wait for people to cross the street and it is just much crazier here than in Utah. I had to keep closing my eyes thinking we were going to crash. I have to say though, for my first time it was pretty good.

Lloyds office

Today, I was able to go into the office with Lloyd. They wanted me to meet everyone in the office and get to know them. First off I have to mention again that it is SO hot and humid here. We walked from our hotel to the office which is about a 25 minute walk and when we got there, I really felt like I just took a shower. My hair fluffed up and I was not looking so good! I felt embarrassed when I walked into the office because of how sweaty I was. People kept saying "Oh very hot here!" Everyone in this office is super nice and friendly. I felt welcomed immediately. I am so grateful for my husband who gets to work for a great company with great employees. I am excited to get to know them better. It is so weird for me to be in an atmosphere that there is only Chinese being spoken. I cannot understand a word. I have never been anywhere where it is ALL Chinese. I am now just getting used to hearing it, I just wish I knew it so I could communicate.  
                           

             

On our way into the office, we stopped by a Temple. It was so pretty and I can't wait to see more. Taiwan is so beautiful and has very nice looking Temples. They have these statue type things all over the place. It is really cool and fun to find them. I can't wait to go explore more.  


                                                               

The above building is the apartment we will be moving into. When we move into our apartment, we will be across the street from Lloyd's office. I am so happy about that. That will be so nice to be able to walk right across the street.

no ice :(

Today we ate at Outback steakhouse for lunch. It is on the first floor of Lloyds office building. Can I just say how amazing it was. They had salad with ranch! I love ranch and was so excited to eat it. I am not a fan of seafood or any fish, but for some reason, some strange reason I wanted to order fish and chips. Lloyd was confused because he took me to Outback to get something that I was used to eating. I absolutely loved the fish and chips. I am so glad I tried it because now I can order them and know I like it. They also never put ice in the drinks. That is hard for me because I love ice. So the water is always warm. The service here is so awesome. They are so fast and there is always someone checking up on you. I never had an empty drink. They are so nice and welcoming. 

Fish and Chips

                                                                                                                                                 

As for right now, I feel a little bit more comfortable being out and about.  I don't worry about people staring at us anymore :) I am looking forward to some more interesting things coming our way.