Saturday, Jul. 24, 2004 - 10:21 a.m.

Was up at 8am this morning, thats how nervous I am right now. I promise I will tell you when its all over-aka-the next time I am online. But for now, please just wish me luck and peace of mind. It is a VERY cushy experience, and my own fault if it is not a good one. But I think it will be. Breath in, breath out....

Being in Taiwan is like watching myself go through my teenage years. Seriously, this culture is growing fast, but is still very in process. Its awkward and imitating and insecure. On the other hand, it is also full of energy and optimistic. Almost in a blinding and anooying sort of way.

But remember what its like to see pics of yourself in your really awkward stage? Or watch a video of yourself shortly after this. Oh yeah, that is the general cringing thing I do about almost everything here.