Leaving My Home 离开我的家

I have lived with my mom in Oregon for my whole life. I have so many wonderful memories in Oregon, and it is time to make new ones in Taiwan. My mom has taught me a lot, and I have also taught my mom a lot. She has taught me kindness and confidence, and I have taught her patience and fun. After 22 years, although I am leaving home very soon, my mom and I will continue to use what we have learned, also continue to learn new things. I won't completely leave my mom, she is in my heart, and Oregon will always remain my home. After this year teaching abroad, I may even move to Taiwan, and Taiwan could become another home. Anything could happen in the future, and that is such a great feeling. Thank you mom for always supporting me, helping me grow, and giving me confidence to go to Taiwan. 
我的全生活在俄勒冈州跟妈妈主了。我在俄勒冈州有很多非常好的回忆， 时间到了在台湾创造新的回忆。妈妈教了我很多， 我也教了妈妈很多。她教了我善意和自信，我教了她耐心和喜悦。二十二年以后， 虽然我会很快离开家， 妈妈和我会一直用学过东西， 也一直学新东西。 我不会完全离开妈妈，她是在我的心里， 俄勒冈永远是我的家。 一年以后教英文在海外， 我可能搬到台湾，台湾可能成为另外一个家。 未来什么都可能发生， 这是一个很好的感觉。 谢谢妈妈， 永远支持我， 帮助我长大， 给我自信去台湾。 

In one week...一个星期以后。。。

In one week I will be on my way to Taiwan. When my plane arrives in Taoyuan, I will then take a bus to Taichung, where I will start orientation. In August, I will visit elementary and middle schools, and then rank my choices. Then, the Fulbright scholarship program will choose my school and apartment. There will be 5 or 6 other people from America who will be in Changhua with me. Although we will be strangers, we all share common interests: Chinese, English teaching, and most importantly...passion. As the day gets closer to July 30th, this experience is becoming more and more real. Next week, I will leave America. I have packed my luggage, and I am ready to start my adventure! :) 
一个星期以后我会去台湾。 先飞机会到了桃园， 然后我会做公共汽车到台中。 在台中我会开始项目的方向。八月， 我会先去小学和中学， 然后把选择放在排名表。 最后， Fulbright奖学金的项目会选择学校和公寓。 有五个，六个人左右从美国会跟着我来到彰化。虽然我们都是陌生人， 但是都有共同的兴趣：中文， 英文的教育， 还有最重要的是。。。热情。 七月三十号越来越近，这个经历越来越真实。下个星期， 我会离开美国。 我收拾好行李, 准备开始我的冒险！:) 

21 Days Until I Move to Taiwan- 21天以后我会搬到台湾

In 21 days I will move to Taiwan to start my first year teaching English. Last summer I studied Chinese in Taipei, and it was the most incredible experience in my life. Taipei was full of big shopping malls, night clubs, restaurants, etc. Now, I will live in a completely different location: Changhua, Taiwan. Changhua is a rural-industrial county, and has a very deep, rich history. When I arrive in Changhua, I will begin the Fulbright program orientation to learn more about Changhua and prepare to teach English in Taiwan. My goals this year are to become a better teacher and find my own teaching style. In the past, I have taught with a fun, energetic attitude to make learning enjoyable. I hope to be able to bring this fun spirit to my classrooms in Taiwan. 

二十一天以后我会搬到台湾，开始第一年教英文。上个暑假我在台北学习中文， 是在生活中最精彩的经历。 台北有很多大购物中心， 夜店， 饭馆， 等。 现在， 我会主在一个很不同的地方：彰化， 台湾。 彰化是一个农村，工业县, 有一个很深刻，丰富的历史。我到了彰化的时候,  为了了解彰化和准备教英文， 会开始Fulbright定向会议。 这一年我的目标是成为一个更好的老师和找到我自己教英文的风格。 以前，为了让学习有意思，我教英文的方法是有好玩，有活力的精神。 我希望可以带这个好玩的精神到台湾的教室。