Computex
Ok, so I was wrong about Computex – apparently, it is NOT put on by Intel, it is organized by the Taipei Computer Association and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council. It is the 2nd largest IT convention in the world. There are many people in town for it, lots of foreigners. I thought Intel put it on due to the large number of Intel logos all over town and on every banner for Computex. We were at Neo 19 last night to eat dinner at “The Dining Room” and we walked from New York, New York through the Warner Village area. There are café tables with umbrellas all over and the majority of them have Intel labels. Although Anthony did point out the green ones that had AMD on them. It just seems everywhere you look, you see Intel. But, I am starting to see more and more AMD ads here – on buses and buildings, so that’s a good thing for us.
There is a new restaurant opening up at Neo19, on the first floor – where a clothing store used to be (I think Diesel?). We found out last night what it’s going to be – Romano’s Macaroni Grill!!!! How exciting! Anthony is psyched about that. Hopefully, they will be able to make things the same as in the US – and not turn it too Taiwanese. We peeked in the windows and saw that the inside décor is much the same as in the US – red bricks, yellow and green stucco walls, lots of iron work. We heard it’s supposed to open within a few weeks. It’s so sad that we get excited over a US chain opening up a restaurant here. Some say that it’s horrible, the West invading the East and making everything the same and commercial. While that may be true, we still love our Western food and love when we can eat something that reminds us of back home.
Ashley is sick today – I kept her home from school. It seems everyone in her class has been sick in the last few weeks, so it’s just going around. I wondered when she would get it too. So far, it’s just a cough and runny nose. No fever yet and hopefully it doesn’t turn into any sort of infection.
Yesterday, Liz and I had playgroup up in TienMu (about a 45 minute drive for us) at a park. It was really hot and I had mosquito bites all over my legs which were driving me insane. They have a nice sandpit and Liz really enjoyed playing in the sand and the water from the faucet they have next to the sandpit. She was a MESS after playing. Before we went back home though, I stopped at a store recommended by a friend called “Best Buy”. It’s right before Taipei American School on ZhungShan Road, Section 6. It’s got a good selection of clothes for the whole family at great prices. They also have larger sizes for larger people – which is HARD to find here in Taiwan. I got Ashley a swimsuit, a Disney princess nightgown and a ballet outfit – all for 500 NT (about $16 US). I will definitely be going back there to check things out.
There is a new restaurant opening up at Neo19, on the first floor – where a clothing store used to be (I think Diesel?). We found out last night what it’s going to be – Romano’s Macaroni Grill!!!! How exciting! Anthony is psyched about that. Hopefully, they will be able to make things the same as in the US – and not turn it too Taiwanese. We peeked in the windows and saw that the inside décor is much the same as in the US – red bricks, yellow and green stucco walls, lots of iron work. We heard it’s supposed to open within a few weeks. It’s so sad that we get excited over a US chain opening up a restaurant here. Some say that it’s horrible, the West invading the East and making everything the same and commercial. While that may be true, we still love our Western food and love when we can eat something that reminds us of back home.
Ashley is sick today – I kept her home from school. It seems everyone in her class has been sick in the last few weeks, so it’s just going around. I wondered when she would get it too. So far, it’s just a cough and runny nose. No fever yet and hopefully it doesn’t turn into any sort of infection.
Yesterday, Liz and I had playgroup up in TienMu (about a 45 minute drive for us) at a park. It was really hot and I had mosquito bites all over my legs which were driving me insane. They have a nice sandpit and Liz really enjoyed playing in the sand and the water from the faucet they have next to the sandpit. She was a MESS after playing. Before we went back home though, I stopped at a store recommended by a friend called “Best Buy”. It’s right before Taipei American School on ZhungShan Road, Section 6. It’s got a good selection of clothes for the whole family at great prices. They also have larger sizes for larger people – which is HARD to find here in Taiwan. I got Ashley a swimsuit, a Disney princess nightgown and a ballet outfit – all for 500 NT (about $16 US). I will definitely be going back there to check things out.
posted by The Armstrongs at
6/02/2005
