My Taiwan Father

I heard this noise while sitting in my living room and it took me a moment to realize that was my cell phone ringing (it helps that it is an English song playing. Makes it stand out when I'm constantly hearing Chinese and Taiwanese).

I quickly went to my room and grabbed the phone. A call, how exciting! That doesn't happen too often. Only a number appeared on the screen so it was likely someone I didn't know (not a big surprise).

I answered and was told that David Lin was speaking to me. Why that's my Taiwan father! He is an agent for my pops and we met together with another gentleman and his wife when my Dad was still in the country.

He called to check up on me. He was reminded by the pictures my Dad sent (thanks, Dad!) and said he had just returned from a vacation to Canada. Well, I was geniunely surprised, but pleased, to hear from him. He asked how I was doing, if I had adjusted to the food. And he offered his help again. So nice!

He also invited me to stay with him when I visit Taipei. He has a guest bedroom and English-speaking friends. What more could a girl want?!

Here's some sad news: Yvonne's friends called tonight and cancelled our outing to Kending. Boo hoo. I was just saying I was excited to watch surfing since I never have before. Oh well. Maybe I'll call David tomorrow and tell him I'm coming to Taipei . . . not a bad idea actually.

One last tidbit for today's entry: I picked up a new ingredient to diversify my menu. Yeah! It's tuna spread in a can. Here's what made me laugh - they put pieces of carrots and corn in their tuna spread. It's pretty good though. And tuna is good for mental health. So I'm feeling all cool. I'm learning and adapting in this foreign country.
David is on the far left. My Dad asked him to be my "Taiwan father" and he agreed.