Dream Mall

The first stores I saw: Starbucks and Cold Stone. Ah. The mall is nice. Very big. We decided to go since they were holding tryouts for Taiwanese Idol. Grace (Yvonne’s niece and Scott’s daughter) was one of those hopeful people desiring a chance to perform. Yvonne and I arrived just before 11 a.m. and the line was SO long! I was amazed.

We walked around the 4th floor of the mall first. It was interesting to see the styles. Another interesting thing was their lack of supply. They didn’t have a bunch of sizes in 1 style. Maybe the stores we were at were more like boutiques. ?

We stopped at Mister Donut and each had 2 donuts. I found out Yvonne loves them. I enjoyed them because it’s something familiar. We decided to go to a store called Working House. We got distracted on the way there by a cute bedding store. I loved how they displayed their different options on mini beds! (See pic) Yvonne and I ended up buying the same set. It’s very cute and soft. $100 US for 7 pieces (round pillow, blanket, 2 pillowcases, blanket cover, flat sheet, round pillowcase). Good thing we have separate rooms! Or we would seem like twins. We laughed at ourselves.

We made it to the planned shop with no more detours. I got so excited when I saw goldfish crackers!! I yelled out “goldfish!” and Yvonne said, “where?” She thought I mean actual fish. He he. The bag even says “product of USA” *sigh* Of course I purchased them. And I bought a placemat since I’m a little messy. By the checkout desk, they had some Milano cookies. Another U.S. product! I couldn’t resist although they were expensive.

I’ll hurry in explaining the rest of the outing. Grace never got a chance to sing (she missed the part where they gave out numbers); we heard a few people (some good, some not-so-good); I had Japanese for lunch (again I had issues with the chopsticks); and the last store we visited was a bookstore. At first I couldn’t enjoy it like it should be enjoyed. Yvonne talked to a worker and we found the small English section. Then I was happy. I bought one book. It wasn’t too expensive. $8 US.

Now I’m sitting at the Cianjhen Ferry Pier. Yvonne dropped me off so I can go to the YSA activity. I got on the ferry and paid my fare (33 cents). Then Yvonne called and told me to get off and someone would come get me. So I got off. And I began writing this post in a notebook. A few moments ago I received another call. Now I’m supposed to get back on the ferry. Everyone has crossed to the island already. So I’ll wait for the ferry. Don’t know how this adventure will end, but I’m ready.