I have moved to a new flat from the one I stayed during summer break. I almost felt I had moved to China since I lived with Chinese only during summer. I started by seeing merely the difference between Taiwanese and Chinese; however, the similarities between us are also everywhere. Guess it is like the relationship between the US and the UK, they say they are different but we see the traces and roots meanwhile. Each is a unique individual and I should be careful about making generalization by nationalities. I have actually managed to become better friends with some Chinese while I haven’t been able to with Taiwanese in Glasgow yet.
The new flat I just moved in is a penthouse. It’s got a scenic and panoramic view of Glasgow, I feel very fortunate to be chosen as one of the residents. I’ve got to share it with seven other girls, two from Norway, another two from Greece, one Canadian, one Indian British and a girl from Trinidad. Everyone seems to be fairly easy going and we have fun hanging out together so far. Welcome to visit me in this so called “The best” flat on campus if you are into admiring the wonderful view and meeting the girls!! I have managed to impress people by my Scottish pattern skirt (a female kilt if you like) and I never forget to mention that it is made in Taiwan after my introduction. It is a fun way to emphasize the productivity of Taiwan I suppose!!!
The thing that impresses me the most so far is the people I have met here, even just a brief encounter. I have met people from Iceland, Trinidad and Oman for the first time in my life since I came. The student from Oman told me that it is legal for him to marry four wives and quite a few cousins of his wanted to marry him already. It is funny how something you read about before suddenly becomes alive in front of you. He told me that he would prefer to have one only. Interestingly how people always want more when they cannot but choose not to when that option is given. I think I am satisfied with one in a time, ha!
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