I've been sad to hear about the bitter coldness back in the Midwest...and even out East. So, I almost feel a little guilty in sharing with you about life this past week!

But, oh well, it's been a while...and I'm finally taking time to blog!! HOORAY!

SO a little background....I am on my Chinese New Year break!! After returning from two quick trips to Indonesia, and then Macau, I'm back in Chiayi to hang out for 2 weeks ~ of no schedule!! Simply Amazing. A break!! I was beginning to think there was no such thing as break here in Taiwan ;)

Annd it began with Valentines Day ~ I spent a super fun-filled day with my partner in crime, Anna! We're the Kindergarten Phonics Teacher Duo, so we relate well, as you can imagine!

Here we were, on a sunny Valentine's day afternoon, picnicing out hearts out! It was wonderful to hang out on whatever time we felt like making ~ to think about all of our loved ones, and the ONE who loves us the most.

And now on to the rest of our break, until school resumes again on February 26th. A great time to process, relax, and enjoy the many things we love and have been given here in Taiwan ~ and all over the world!!

(This week highlights: Picnicing, Starubucks, Shopping, Bowling, and SUNSHINE! )