Japan Taiwan Study Abroad 2009

Be grateful for good things

Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thank you Ester C. Stone Study Abroad Scholarship for helping fund part of the trip.
Thank you Mom and Dad for the spending money for the trip.
Thank you Visa for the ability to book airline tickets.
Thank you Financial Aide for floating the funds to make this possible.
Thank you for all that I am given.
I am truly blessed.

Life's a Journey

Life is a journey, not a destination -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have been called a road warrior. This year I am excited about visiting one destination on my list. I just booked my flight to Japan and Taiwan as part of the 2011 Study Abroad Program at U of M. Yes, being the numbers person I am, the travel distance from Michigan to Taiwan is 7,535+ miles!

I have some time before I leave to put together a must see list for my visit. Have you visited either place? What would be on your must see list?