Week One!

I have been in Macau for one week and everything has been so whirlwind. I arrived on Friday morning and went to my apartment right away which I really do love. It is on the 15^th floor, close to everything, and has a beautiful view. It is so crazy to look over to Macau in the evenings and see pure Vegas lights.

Before I forget…

Contact information:

Lisa Ziebart
Rua de Braganca, 442, Edif. Crisantemo
Nove Taipa, Block 30, 15P
Taipa, Macau

Cell phone: 853-6653-0119 (not sure how to call from Canada... good luck!)

A few things about Macau:

• Macau is WAY more international than I imagined. There are people here from so many different countries, and the cuisine follows. The amount of good food I have had in less than a week has totalled the amount of good food I had in Taiwan. (Not to mention I have more freedom to explore and find good food)

• The Portuguese influence is still very prevalent in Macau, especially in terms of architecture. Senado Square and Old Taipa are two highlights for this reason.

• I get to see a Cirque de Soleil show on Wednesday!! Yay! ‘Zaia’ is the name of the show, apparently space themed. More details to follow! (Also worth mentioning: Avril Lavigne is playing at the Venetian at the end of September. I bought tickets and am subjecting my new roomie to an evening of cheering on a fellow Canadian. Why not?)

• I have yet to meet all of the returning teachers, but everyone I have met from the new and old have been so wonderful and kind. I just know that I needed to experience my year in Taiwan and now I am where I need to be for now. Instantly I feel so much better about TIS and the only parts of Taiwan I really miss are my students and the few cool colleagues.

• Cherry on top: Look at the pictures below. Playground set, right?? Nope. Adult workout stations and they are placed ALL over the city. People use them all the time I love it! A hilarious health initiative but very smart.
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• I will update again soon! In the meantime keep in touch as I try to be a better long-distance friend/family member this year.

Lisa xo

The time is NOW!

Here it is, my first post before I go to teach in Macau, China. I leave on Wednesday night and am very excited. I had the amazing opportunity to visit the International School of Macau (www.tis.edu.mo) in May so I am really looking forward to arriving, setting up the apartment with my roommate, setting up my classroom, and of course, meeting my 60-some Grade 9 students.

Going into my second year of teaching, and with Taiwan far far behind me, I feel confident and excited to learn, explore, and create even more adventures.

Please keep in touch as I love hearing what is going on with everyone and I am more committed to post more regularly. I will also put up my cell phone and address once I find these things out!

Take care and wish me good flying thoughts!!! xo