last two weeks

so i guess its been about two weeks since ive update my blogg...alot has happend since then so without further adieu here is the highlight reel...

Teaching...
My teaching skills seem to be progressing. One of my chinese teachers even commented on it today. Another key thing seems to be gambling games. They love them. Any game of chance involving dice, cards, or fake money gets these kids speaking english. One side of me even feels bad for possibly instiling a dangerous habit in these kids. Another part of me enjoys how easy it makes my job.
Speaking of jobs, it looks like i will be moving into a new one in the end of february After a nice week holiday for chinese new year.
Last week i applied at two schools and did a small demonstration of how i teach. At the second school there were 3 other people who were competing for the job. they each claimed to have 2-3 years experience up against me a rookie straight out of college with one month experience. I can't immagine how much the other guys would hate me if they knew that i was offered the job on the spot. Some of the best parts of this school are the following:
-I get Saturdays off which will allow me to do some travelling on the island
-i get to assign homework...which means little to no homework.
-I work a normal 9-6 schedule with a 2.5 hour lunch break where i can eat and work or excersise
-The school offers a free lunch
-Sip from McGill works there which is unreal. Also the boss graduated from McGill so she obviously loves me.

they will probably also allow me to take some time off in May to go to Israel for Chens wedding. Oh yeah the pay is much better too.

Although i feel kinda guilty about it and the decision will probably keep me in Taiwan another 2 months it seems well worth it. I do feel kinda guilty about leaving my school since they helped me get settled and got my work card for me. Turns out my chinese name is Fe Dan Lei Which is kinda like Feldman Daniel Israel translated to chinese

In terms of the city i am adjusting nicely. I know where i can play squash, and i know where to go if i want to watch football and eat a burger. Joey my taiwanese friend has even offered me some free passes at some nice places. Taiwanese people are probably some of the most selfless generous people i have met.

Joe our new roomie is working out nicely. apparently he used to manage the lone star cafe in Kingston. We are happy to have him aboard.

Also, this week Polina from Mcgill arrived with her fiance Andrew. Polina is sweet and is teaching me about Russia. andrew is also a good guy who i will watch football and hopefully get beligerantly drunk with.

im never one to complain about air quality but i will have to make an exception here. It is terrible. I think its the reason i cant seem to get healthy. My next big purchase (im still broke) will be a mask to keep all that shit outta my lungs. All it takes to develop bronchitus is to breath.
I think thats about it. I found a sweet spot in my house where my mac picks up internet so i will be posting pictures of stuff as soon as i figure out how
DG