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First Day of Internship

Today, March 1, 2012 marks my first day as an intern at the Republic of Palau Embassy in the Republic of China, Taiwan. (wow, that's a mouthful...LOL) So it was quite an interesting morning as I woke up at 7 am and was still sleepy but managed to get out of my warm covers and step into the cold shower. It was quite a struggle though cause it took me forever to get ready and even longer to commute to the other side of Taipe to get to the embassy. More than halfway to the Embassy, I realized that March 1 is also the day that I need to pay rent. Yes, that annoying thing that I need to do in order to keep a roof over my head at least until the next month rolls around. I had withdrawn the money for my rent last night, but smart Landi decided to keep it in my wallet. So I had to get off at the next stop and catch the train back to leave my rent at the house for the landlord to collect. In the process of getting my wallet out of my handbag, I take out my phone and conveniently leave it at the house as I was worried that I was about to be late to the first day of my internship and how that would look. But I managed after a few glitches on my travel plans for the morning. I made it and I'm quite excited to begin my internship. 

At this point, I'm not really sure what I will be doing throughout the duration of my internship here at the embassy but I prepared for that too. Heehee. I have a project in mind that I want to do. I've discussed it with a couple of students and with my boss here at the embassy and so far, everyone seems to think it's a good idea so I think I might pursue the project. Hopefully the end result will be something useful for those planning on coming to study in Taiwan. Anyway, I'll fill you all in on more details as it becomes available. For now, let's not spoil the surprise. Toodles. More updates to come. :)

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+RMK+ said…
Love it! I'd like to hear about the project :)
March 7, 2012 at 5:13 PM
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