When we met in the beginning, I thought, “Wow! He’s so tall and white….” It is easy to tell that’s you because you’re exceptionally tall among people. You looked so nervous and stand there next to your suitcase, in the airport, waiting for me. It’s your first time going to other countries, and you must worry what if I didn’t show up.
When we met in the beginning, I didn’t bring you to see my family. My family is conservative, but it is because they want to protect their daughter. They get the stereotype that westerns are usually womanizers and do not care about family. Most people typically think that Americans are very open, arrogant, cold, and maybe racist. I know not everyone is like that, but I think there’s a point for you to consider why other countries think about that when talking about Americans. I know I need to give them some time to get ready to know you little by little. We also can have time to know each other more.
I brought you to know my best friends because they’re like my family too. They are so curious about you, and you’re very curious about many things about them and Taiwan too. We found that you have a Taiwan stomach. It’s always good to make friends from food, although you still don’t like seafood. Lol, We met many good people in the Taiwan mountains and near the ocean. Everyone we met is very curious to you and very kind, generous. You found that’s amazing, and we found you try to understand our culture and learn language from that.
When we met in the beginning, I didn’t know if you’re reliable. I know what we decide will change our lives. We realized that you’re an open mind person and not racist, of course. That’s why after that you get to know my family, and I think that’s another story. 🙂 We’ll see my family, friends, and kind people again after the virus. I believe the journey will keep going!
