Monday, July 29, 2013

Your Suggestions Hoosiers!

Dear Hoosiers,

(Even if you are not a Hoosier, it is a term of endearment that I will be using from now on. I hope you love it as much as I do. )

Time is cranking down before the flight, and I wanted to get some good feedback from you Hoosiers before I go. So I came to this idea...

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Kickstarter

Hello Everyone!

I am excited to see people coming out to check the blog and supporting me in my trip overseas. It is nice to hear people rooting me on from work, school, church, and otherwise. It is quite the motivation and I look forward to keeping you all informed as I travel to Taiwan.

The blog is developing swimmingly, I even have a Facebook Page but the Video Journal is definitely lacking in support. I have made a Facebook Event for it as well. There are only 7 more days left. It needs $1,750 in order for it to be fantastic, but the Kickstarter says $500...

Friday, July 26, 2013

Unexpected Costs: Watch Out!


Time is going on, with me or without me. The date of departure is still August 12th, and I’m getting closer and closer to it. My nerves are now starting to settle down though, since I have successfully paid for nearly all the direct traveling expenses, so now I can reflect on what has happened. The financial stress was enough for me to make this Kickstarter for Hoosier in Taiwan, but even if I arrive with nothing but my shirt and shorts, I’ll be there…

Monday, July 15, 2013

Hoosier in Taiwan



It feels like a mist has seeped in through my ears and sullied my brain. I hazily move from day to day, savoring the familiar. My motivation to excel wanes in and out, while daily activities seem to take on an anxious energy both invigorating and defeating. Such is the mind of a man who is leaving his homeland.

August 12th, I will be traveling to Tamang University, a high school in Danshui, Taiwan.  I will be teaching English literature, writing, speaking/listening, and drama. All of my classes will be held in English and there is no requirement for me to know Mandarin. In fact, I am the only one of my group that has studied it more than a semester...