Welcome 2 Taiwan!

Well would you just look at that. A fantastic, earnest effort to usher visitors into the country, to enjoy all of its nature- and lifestyle-oriented attractions, and really, I would appreciate all of that, except that I can't glimpse even a little of any of it, even after dwelling there for the next two and a half weeks. Eh, no, not really, I'll actually be revelling in what the flora and fauna there have to offer, sometimes even for days on end. But ya, that's not really a consolation worthy enough of being one.

Oh well, the few days before the departure have been rather enjoyable, with the New Year being a smashing excuse for meet-ups and gatherings that really don't have a lot of purpose, save for all-important (I'm not being sarcastic here) (neither there too) socialising and catching up, with people from church, JC, and gasp, my current occupation (not that the latter was much needed anyway, haha). But even as all this happens, one realises everything actually can easily be forgotten and put aside, unless there's an effort to keep them in mind. And so I shall, instead of viewing all of these as merely fun and laughter. Yes, they are that, but also more. They're also opportunities to strengthen bonds and create new memories.