I have been completely neglecting my blog. The good thing is that I'm having too much fun to spend any more time on the computer than I have to. -_- I've started working at a preschool in Dalaio (in addition to my after school classes) which is about 45 minutes away from my house on the MRT. I dont really mind taking the train everyday because it gives me a lot of time to read. I've finished some great books in the past few weeks and here are my reviews:
Little Bee, Chris Cleave - A novel about a Nigerian refugee seeking asylum in England. I couldn't put this book down!
Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo - A very interesting book about the economic situation in Africa and the negative effects of foreign aid. Highly recommended for anyone interested in international economics or who has or is thinking of donating money or traveling to Africa.
Blessed Unrest, Paul Hawkin - A collection of information about the "largest social justice movement in history", an inspirational story worth reading - especially if you work in the field of social services.
The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Kim Edwards - Not a happy go lucky novel, but I really liked it.
Bel Canto, Ann Patchet - I really enjoyed this novel. The writing style is unique and you definately get drawn into the characters lives and feelings.
Happy reading! J
I'll be home for Christmas in just a few days and I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone. Hopefully I will have time to post some more pictures of Taiwan. I have taken a few weekend road trips with my friend from Canada, Adriana and another one of our Taiwanese friends. We've been to Tainan, Ja-yi, Taichung, Sun Moon Lake, and Alishan Mountain. It's been lots of fun! Melanie will be coming to visit for a month so there will be lots more trips coming up! I'm tutoring a lot now but luckilly I have Saturday nights - Monday afternoons off :)
Little Bee, Chris Cleave - A novel about a Nigerian refugee seeking asylum in England. I couldn't put this book down!
Dead Aid, Dambisa Moyo - A very interesting book about the economic situation in Africa and the negative effects of foreign aid. Highly recommended for anyone interested in international economics or who has or is thinking of donating money or traveling to Africa.
Blessed Unrest, Paul Hawkin - A collection of information about the "largest social justice movement in history", an inspirational story worth reading - especially if you work in the field of social services.
The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Kim Edwards - Not a happy go lucky novel, but I really liked it.
Bel Canto, Ann Patchet - I really enjoyed this novel. The writing style is unique and you definately get drawn into the characters lives and feelings.
Happy reading! J
I'll be home for Christmas in just a few days and I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone. Hopefully I will have time to post some more pictures of Taiwan. I have taken a few weekend road trips with my friend from Canada, Adriana and another one of our Taiwanese friends. We've been to Tainan, Ja-yi, Taichung, Sun Moon Lake, and Alishan Mountain. It's been lots of fun! Melanie will be coming to visit for a month so there will be lots more trips coming up! I'm tutoring a lot now but luckilly I have Saturday nights - Monday afternoons off :)
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