landing on our feet

the last 5 days here in taipei didn't go exactly as planned. i originally thought i would be able to get out there and find an apartment within the first few days, in order to move in before we had to give up the hotel. i also thought i'd spend my week catching up with people by doing lunch, drinks and even revisit the places i've missed terribly.

unfortunately, my body and brain were at odds with each other. i don't know if it was jetlag, the heat, or the food but suffice it to say that i needed to be in close proximity to the facilities. this is how my week went down: wake at 7, go to the bathroom. lie back in bed until leesh went to work and i would go get some breaky, followed by another bathroom trip. exhausted from the petty excursions, i would watch crap movies on star or cinemax peppered with multiple trips to the bathroom. at lunch, i would toddle off weakly to the local subway for 'safe' food just to have to visit the washroom again. then, more crap tv and naps with the ubiquitous toilet trips, followed by another sub and then blissful sleep.

sigh. not exactly the week i had planned for myself.

it wasn't a total wash however. i did manage to meet my new boss and went to my favourite pizza restaurant with a friend. plus, i did find an apartment (today) and we get to move in tomorrow! it's not that big, but conveniently located across the street from my office and a short, 3-block walk to work for leesh. i can't begin to describe how cool this place is, but will be sure to post some pics once we've moved in. the crazy part about the apartment is that i found it on craigslist. while that in itself isn't crazy, the owner of the apartment knew who i was when she called. turns out, she is the parent of one of elisha's former students. as such, she's waived the normal 2-month deposit, and given us a great discount on the normal rent.

i've forgotten just how kind taiwanese people are. they will literally grant any wish that is within their power to grant and i have to say that judy (our new landlord) has made our apartment dreams come true.

pics to follow...stay tuned.