LA VIE BOHEME

I want to share my written works with people who will give both praise and constructive criticism. I'm also going to be updating my friends and family, in short, everyone I love, on what my life is like abroad. Once I leave that is.

1/31/2007

Traffic, and other questions

As per request of my mom and her students, here is a post to answer all questions.

As I said before, the Vietnamese drive on both sides of the road. Which side do I use? The one devoid of trucks and other large moving objects. Hehe, there's really no set place to be. There are lines on the road, but they are primarily for decoration apparently as they are ignored by anything with wheels. I assume there must be some written rules of the road, but they are undiscernable (indiscernable? whatev), and thus, they are not obviously enforced. There are many guards around, but they do other things to keep the peace, not concerning themselves with the flow of traffic.

As far as the flight goes, yes I only counted the LA to Taipei branch. Silly me. I didn't really count Dulles to LA because I took those flights a day apart and, selfishly, I really don't consider it much of a trip because I've done it so much. As conceited as that sounds, that's it. Hehe...yeah..ignore that.

Other candy...uumm..they have Hershey bars...I think they have Snickers too. I know they have Dove bars, because they are muy delicioso. I haven't really had much opportunity to buy candy yet. That will probably change come Valentine's day though. I'll let you know more in depth then.

What kinds of restaurants do I go to? So far just Pizza Inn. I think I mentioned it before. Quite fabulous pizza. The new thing here is Pizza Hut. Saigon just got one a few months ago. All my school friends were very excited about going out there one weekend. I wasn't quite so enthused. Here I am in Viet Nam and they want to go to Pizza Hut?! When I shared the fact that in WV I was like ten minutes from such a place with Adam, he rolled his eyes and said "We can't all be as lucky as you!" Haha, he has been living in different parts of the world his whole life! Wow!

Alright, must dash dearies. Hope I have answered all questions. Post more if you want! I enjoy it!

2 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Hilly,

We really need some of the Hersheys.
Can you bring some when you come back? Kidding. I am having a good time up here in your mom's class. How is your time in your school that you go to?

I must return to my other class. Thanks for writing. Oh, I will sign up for baseball soon. I can't wait!

8:31 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Hilly,

So sorry I missed you when I called back this a.m. I did speak w/ Anne for nearly an hour!! That was good catch-up.

You were so excited w/ wonderful stories (that my brain was trying to process at 6:15 in MY morning) to tell me! I want to hear more...everything!!

Jess has a game this eve. at 6. Should be home by 7 (ish?). If so, I'll try to phone before you leave for school.

One of the classes in my school has created a "Chinese New Year" bulletin board! It's even on my end of the bldg. It was a pleasant surprise. Can you say.....diversity?!! I love it.

So, this is what I've learned (from the bulletin bd, that is)...
'Guang hay fat choy' (supposedly has zero to do w/ a chubby dog?!)

Translation: prosperous and happy new year

'fooh' (yes, that's it....fooh)

Translation: may you have happiness and great fortune (small word, BIG sentiment!)

Must carry on like the teacher I am, as my students will be arriving any minute now. They love your posts. You have broadened them in ways unimaginable. It is SOOO fun to watch their faces as their worlds expand!!! Thank you for this 'bonus' gift.

Sin-chow and fooh, to you! I adore you!

5:59 AM  

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