Hufanpu.

Last night, Sway and I got a late start on our days. I watched 4 episodes of The L Word (GOD I love that show) and we met up at the train station around 7. We went to this crazy huge market to get really cheap clothes. I got SO many great finds, including a shirt with boobs all over it, a black leather fanny pack, and a couple more shirts. We were very indecisive because there were SO many great options. Everything was so cheap and amazing. I wish there were more places like that in America. After snacking and shopping, we went to another area to get snacks and then called it a night. Life here is so simple. I can totally understand how people move here and never move back home.

Shilin

Last night Cres and I went to Shilin, which is probably the most well known night market of Taipei, or Taiwan alltogether. I can't even describe how amazing this place was. So much good food and cheap fun shit. Just look at the pics and you will understand. I got a bag, sunglasses, a watch and hair extensions for well under $100. I mean, of course everything isn't the best quality, but that's the fun of souvenirs. I must go back to get everyone fun shit from there.

Shadaa!

This morning, after a good 12 hours of sleep, Amanda and I headed out to Shadaa to check out a new apt for her. I really like that section of town. For some reason it is way less complicated than the area of town that I am staying in. There are a lot of cute clothing shops and food vendors and coffee houses. We did some shopping and I got a sweet straw fedora, ownl necklace and couple of shirts. I also got a sim card for my cell phone! I am feeling a lot more comfortable in my environment. Amanda showed me a cute little coffee shop with wifi. I am going to go there tomorrow to get some work done. I rode on the metro today for the first time. I was amazed at how clean it was. I am also amazed at how cheap everything is here. A 1000 dollar bill here, which seems to be the equivalent of about 50 american dollars is actually only worth 30.44 american. Most decent meals run around 5 or 10 dollars american. Expensive pocketbooks can run around 60 american dollars. It is so weird. I feel like a baller!