A funny thing happened on the way to the grocery store...

I had some plans this weekend, and they all got cancelled.  So after a lazy Saturday afternoon, I put real clothes on and decided to make a grocery store run for dinner.  When I got down to the living room, my director/landlord's family was having a birthday party.  I got an impromptu invitation to join them, which was very kind.

I believe it was Rose's brother-in-law's birthday.  I learned that Rose's mother (directly behind the cake and candles) had eight children.  From left to right: Rose's sister, her niece (?)  Rose's mother, Rose (my director), Rose's other sister and her husband.  I also met Rose's oldest daughter, who lives in Taichung.  We sang "Happy Birthday" in Chinese and in English.  I had some cake, which was really good, very different though.  Not quite as sweet, more like raisin bread.  And no frosting.  I ate dinner with the family, noodles with chicken broth, and we talked for awhile.  After a quick run to the store, we sat and watched TV for awhile (in English!) and I went back up to my room after the party was over.

The next few weeks are going to be crazy, I'll keep you posted :)