spicygirl ([info]spicygirl) wrote,
@ 2008-07-15 22:07:00
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What did I do in two months?
Just realized that it has been two months since last post. What did I do? A lot. We moved from Taipei to the U.S., spent a few weeks in the hill country in Texas, moved to Washington D.C., moved twice in two weeks in D.C., finally found an apartment that we'll move in next month. I also had many phone interviews, more interviews in person, landed a new job yesterday.

Now, I feel a little tired. I hate moving so much but just have to live with it. Good news is that I can sleep late for another two weeks before start working.

It has been over four years since I lived in the U.S. last time. To be honest, I didn't have any so called reverse cultural shock. Things are more expensive though, especially the gas. It cost around $1.49/gallon when I left and $4.19 now. I'm glad that I'll be able to work here again. It'll be good for my English.



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[info]peregrinatings
2008-07-16 12:31 pm UTC (link)
Just as you move to the US I move back to China (with a month stop-over in Taiwan, first). Glad to hear that you've settled in and will be able to spend 2 relaxing weeks not moving and not worrying about a job. Tell us about your job, eh? I totally hear you about being in-country being good for language skills - can't wait to start polishing my Chinese again. Good luck!

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[info]spicygirl
2008-07-18 01:15 pm UTC (link)
Rule #1 for blog - don't talk about job. Plus "tax" is a boring topic for most people. Good luck in China and eat a lot of good food in Sichuan!

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[info]psthomas1111
2008-07-18 06:51 am UTC (link)
Hi Melissa, it sounds like you guys must be tired out from all that moving. I hope you finally found a good place. Also, congratulations on your new job. See you guys soon in Washington. Paul

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[info]spicygirl
2008-07-18 01:19 pm UTC (link)
ya, won't be done with moving until probably mid-August. Then it'll be unpacking, washing everything. Seriously, I think DS should pay me a salary for all these logistic support :). Heard that you are going to be in the center of Olympic excitement. Have fun!

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