Hi guys - my name's Laura and I'm TBA Girl :)
When I first started this blog, I consciously tried to keep my name/identity kind of on the DL, at least partially because my eighty-year old Taiwanese grandma believes that writing about politics will get you blacklisted/murdered. And I like internet privacy as a general principle. But in the spirit of saying goodbye to DADT, I think it's time to come out of the blogging closet. Also there's video of me on the internet now.
A couple weeks ago Hochie Tsai of TaiwaneseAmerican.org came through Taiwan on a short visit and we had a great time hanging out around Taipei, eating xiao chi and drinking bubble tea. While taking a walk through National Taiwan University campus, Hochie & Liz from TA took a few minutes to interview me about teaching in Taiwan, being a Taiwan-born American, and about the blog. The link to the TA website is here.
Aside from the embarrassment of my astounding awkwardness on camera (I apparently neurotically avoid looking at the camera and resort to seemingly glaring at my lovely interviewer Liz), it was pretty cool to be on TaiwaneseAmerican, which is sort of the internet and social-media hub of Taiwanese-American, especially in the student community and the second generation. They were also kind enough to write me up during their 100 Passionate People project (I don't...often wear leopard print cowboy hats. That's just what happens when you don't limit access to your tagged photos on Facebook.)
Anyway, this post is not just for the purpose of shameless self-promotion - but also to give big thanks to Hochie & the TA crew. And thanks for the cool feedback from readers/followers of TA who came to check out the blog. Yay being Taiwanese-American!
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TBA Girl/Laura
Welcome :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, you're famous!
ReplyDeleteYou were more natural on camera than Liz! Which is odd since apparently her job title is communications director.
ReplyDeleteHey there, I just learned about your blog via TaiwaneseAmerican's youtube video, so I haven't had a chance to check out your other posts. Thanks for all the great info about teaching English in Taiwan. I've always heard that it's harder to get a buxiban job if you're Asian, so it was really useful to hear you talk about the need for an education background and certification.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I think you were totally natural on camera. The camera person had some odd shots, especially at the end when Liz was obviously talking to audience via the other camera. Anyway.. thanks again! :)
Gee, you're brave!(about the blog part)
ReplyDeleteHaha long time no see Laura,
thought you'd return to the States last year,
but you stayed for an extra year, right?
I'm curious about your decision to stay longer in Taiwan...