Apartment hunting
Well, no such luck so far. I’ve been sleeping on a friend’s couch for a few days since I got here. I looked at a nice one a couple of days ago, and the shower was unbelievably tiny! No joke. If you were to turn on the shower, it would be hitting the toilet. They don’t like to separate the showers from the rest of the bathroom here. I have resigned myself to this sacrifice, but that one was just not enough showering space. So the search continues. I’ve looked at a couple more with someone who wants me to be her roommate, but honestly, I’ve decided that I want to live on my own for now. So today, I’m moving into a friend’s apartment, she has 3 bedrooms and it is really cheap for her even though she is staying by herself. I convinced her to let me use the empty bedroom and I will pay her. So that is where I’m going today, then hopefully find my own studio soon.
One thing I’ve noticed is that people tend to sugar coat things here. You have to really focus on the fine print. This one woman was bragging about this studio, turns out it was attached to her house and she was using a bookshelf on wheels in order to create “privacy.” Not happening, no thanks.
Last night I went to the night market with some friends. It was very interesting! It seems to be the place for food and shopping for most young people. I’m telling you, the food here is a little scary, but I have to atleast try it once!! In my pictures above, you will see the different types of things that are sold there.
Well, that is all that I have time for now, I’ve got to get ready for work! I’ll keep you all posted some more later!
sgtmajh said,
August 9, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Hang in there Ashley. You must keep a positive and forward thinking attitude. Really think about the crazy fun you are going to have finding a place in a strange land and trying to make it all work! Not sure if you remember but we once carried a mattress on the top of our beat up rust bucket of a car just to have ONE bed in our home. Yep it was not for you either! hahahaha
it will all work out for the best just keep looking forward and keep trying to find the place you want. Remember, you will NOT find anything like here in the States. Don’t set your goals that high. Things are different in Asia that much is a fact. But, you can have a lot of fun and learn a lot too. I love you honey.
Dad
Billy said,
August 10, 2007 at 12:37 am
Its awsome to see you over there Ashley and trying new things like … octopus? Your gross, I fish with that stuff haha just playing. I’ll be checking your page often to see what living in Tiawan is like. Bye Ash, stay safe and never be lacking in zeal, but serving the Lord.
Carla said,
August 10, 2007 at 5:11 am
ashley i love your pics… they are soo neat and it seems like you are having a really great time so far…. stay positive about the apt hunting… the one that is ment to be will just fall in your lap… love you
p.s. don’t drink the snake blood and please don’t beat any monkeys over the head… you don’t wanna try those even once….lol
carla
Tres said,
August 11, 2007 at 6:33 am
Keep up the drive! GET SOME SLEEP!
sgtmajh said,
August 14, 2007 at 4:46 am
Need to update sissy, everyone needs to know you have an apartment now and all. Congratulations on that find too. The good lord has you in his sights for sure. Stay focused Ash, I love and miss you honey
Dad