tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post5856823358342043761..comments2023-06-23T04:37:39.543-07:00Comments on The Taiwan Drift: The Journey is [Still] the Destination, or "And Here We Go" AgainChasehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13093427221290833702noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-83588380678438311452009-03-13T23:20:00.000-07:002009-03-13T23:20:00.000-07:00Loved this post, Chase you are awesome. I'm sure t...Loved this post, Chase you are awesome. I'm sure the next 6 months will go by superfast...<BR/><BR/>xHarleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912471979864385633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-21647694568260616782009-03-12T23:56:00.000-07:002009-03-12T23:56:00.000-07:00Man alive...I just heard that saying ( You are not...Man alive...<BR/><BR/>I just heard that saying ( You are not lonely, you are solitary) in the last.. 24 hours...<BR/><BR/>This is going to kill me.<BR/><BR/>((digging the blog))Muppet Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02468526883633775085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-71830277885916051402009-03-12T12:52:00.000-07:002009-03-12T12:52:00.000-07:00didn't know you were in taiwan chase! this is awes...didn't know you were in taiwan chase! this is awesome. hope you are well.Carson Leithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965986321470005356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-53252379916496871572009-03-12T10:39:00.000-07:002009-03-12T10:39:00.000-07:00Congratulations on making it halfway, and I hope y...Congratulations on making it halfway, and I hope you will share the rest of your journey with us. And that you continue to learn extraordinary things about yourself and the world. And posting picutres of things like squid on a stick :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071985274479542268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-26826437934552181132009-03-12T09:42:00.000-07:002009-03-12T09:42:00.000-07:00hey Chase,I know we've lost touch in the past mont...hey Chase,<BR/>I know we've lost touch in the past month or two but you have been inmy thoughts. Jenny is allways updating me on how things are going for you overseas and I'm glad to know that you're doing well and that even though things aren't allways perfect for you..you're coping and moving along just like you have always done. I want you to know and never forget that you have loads of friends that you can turn to in those times of loneliness. I can't beleive it's already been 6 months since you left. Wow! Can't wait till you come back to the states! Enjoy the rest of your journey my friend. You have grown so much and become an even better person that the guy I knew 6 months ago or even wen we met over a year ago. Miss you bro!<BR/><BR/>I'm off to dig up your e-mail address from my address book.<BR/> Talk soon<BR/><BR/>~KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-81264639465231614132009-03-12T08:49:00.000-07:002009-03-12T08:49:00.000-07:00Chase, that was positively wonderful. & funny ...Chase, that was positively wonderful. & funny thing is, it doesn't surprise me in the least that I found myself nodding and agreeing to many of the things you said.<BR/><BR/>I feel the need to apologize for being missing for so long! You seem to have a better grasp on being busy and still finding the time to post. I just get caught up in everything and then neglect to! So much is happening here, more then I could possibly post, but I'm going to try my hardest to actually get on here and update! <BR/><BR/>I feel like we should grab a cup of coffee and share stories! Good to hear from you.<BR/><BR/>Speak (read?) soon! =]<BR/><BR/>GeetaGeetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609697472095902337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-37325114358420078022009-03-12T04:26:00.000-07:002009-03-12T04:26:00.000-07:00"Throughout this whole journey, I've been shocked ..."Throughout this whole journey, I've been shocked to find who goes the extra mile to show they miss me - and who doesn't...<BR/><BR/>It's been surprising, also, finding who I myself miss, and what I don't miss much at all."<BR/><BR/><BR/>i shocked you! and you miss me! you don't even have to say it!yazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581035755064151396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-10553989685489950372009-03-11T22:16:00.000-07:002009-03-11T22:16:00.000-07:00@Stiletto, Floreta, and (of course) Gavin: Ya'll ...@Stiletto, Floreta, and (of course) Gavin: Ya'll know I love me some Squid on a Stick. Did I post the most recent pic of me eating it yet? Remind me to do so.<BR/><BR/>@RazzberryMomma: It's always such an encouragement to see you on here, Cuz! :) Love you too<BR/><BR/>@Lori: I'll try to keep that in mind the next time I choose blog over sleep. It helps some, but the day after I wrote this was brutal. Give your family a hug for me.<BR/><BR/>@Colin: You're the man.<BR/><BR/>@Don: Great insight... but that's pretty frequent coming from you. I always enjoy your "Journey's" Words of Wisdom. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>@Sarah: I want to visit! I don't know why, but I've had an itch to see Portland for months. Floreta (a few comments up) is also in Bend! She's great, I love her blog. Keep writing about your new journey, Sarah! :)<BR/><BR/>@Renee: Love LOVE that video. My next post will be about it, actually.<BR/><BR/>@Sam: Miss Seattle.. you'll do fine.<BR/><BR/>Love you all!Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093427221290833702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-4401300466590765732009-03-11T19:13:00.000-07:002009-03-11T19:13:00.000-07:00I love this post so much, I don't even know where ...I love this post so much, I don't even know where to start.Attaining Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806992750252382797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-11659731083625381522009-03-11T09:31:00.000-07:002009-03-11T09:31:00.000-07:00Lend me some of your courage and independence, ple...Lend me some of your courage and independence, please.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231217572578528389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-77898639455731852282009-03-10T12:49:00.000-07:002009-03-10T12:49:00.000-07:00I miss you..I miss you..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-29432209077755385892009-03-09T23:49:00.000-07:002009-03-09T23:49:00.000-07:00Great post. Six months in a foreign country is a m...Great post. Six months in a foreign country is a milestone, best of luck wherever your journey may lead you. When I used to study French, I would think in French.<BR/><BR/>Glad you like the specs, they're pretty bold, AND a back up pair. You're good. My original pair is smaller and you guessed it, more rectangular in a tortoise shell print.SuzANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306954326137461696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-53770620720216306392009-03-09T14:19:00.000-07:002009-03-09T14:19:00.000-07:00Still waters run deep. Always a joy to read your ...Still waters run deep. <BR/><BR/>Always a joy to read your posts and be a part of your journey, friend. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for allowing me to be a small part of it.Young Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002283624407053039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-3845406316829796742009-03-09T09:35:00.000-07:002009-03-09T09:35:00.000-07:00awesome dude. love this. keep on posting!!!awesome dude. love this. keep on posting!!!David Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110004919999611561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-52618461238225419052009-03-09T08:31:00.000-07:002009-03-09T08:31:00.000-07:00Chase your fear is a valid one, I visited Oregon, ...Chase your fear is a valid one, I visited Oregon, and I fell in love and now I live here! You should visit though! Bend is even more beautiful than most of Oregon because it has more sunshine than anywhere else. <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine how it must be to make real friendships in a foreign country. It looks you are learning a lot from it though. And certainly having some great adventures! Have a couple for me, cause I am jealous!<BR/><BR/>Sarahsarahlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715460755842562346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-73151797870902799392009-03-09T02:32:00.000-07:002009-03-09T02:32:00.000-07:00Ahh squid on a stick.... memories.Its obviously a ...Ahh squid on a stick.... memories.<BR/><BR/>Its obviously a great experience, keep on enjoying it and keeping us posted on you enjoying it. Its great to read of a different world, from a different angle.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759662651448493662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-91048602543417644022009-03-09T00:27:00.000-07:002009-03-09T00:27:00.000-07:00Great post, nice recap, nice lessons learned! Way ...Great post, nice recap, nice lessons learned! Way to contemplate them too :)<BR/><BR/>You mentioned that people are not islands (or something to that extent). Have you seen this Youtube video about that? I love it: <BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrDxe9gK8Gk<BR/><BR/>Enjoy! Both the video and the rest of your time in Taiwan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-34923493585099072682009-03-08T23:28:00.000-07:002009-03-08T23:28:00.000-07:00Chase, I have always respected you - the person of...Chase, I have always respected you - the person of you and the way that you think and process. I think it's something special. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for showing us your heart and bringing us along your journey with you.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you.<BR/><BR/>Love, Sarah B.sarahlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715460755842562346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-6291182860355927442009-03-08T22:30:00.000-07:002009-03-08T22:30:00.000-07:00oh you're right. This post surely worth it. Althou...oh you're right. This post surely worth it. Although then I sleep with the computer on lol Such a wonderful experience, Chase. You will surely be missed that's for sure, just as much as you'll miss the place. Enjoy everything that will come your way :DAndharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341293139717998410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-37949098929862357942009-03-08T18:22:00.000-07:002009-03-08T18:22:00.000-07:00As a teen I heard my grandfathers voice on a tape ...As a teen I heard my grandfathers voice on a tape recording reading some poems he had written, and some sayings he had found helpful. One was, "Happiness is not a destination, but a way of travel." Similar to your "mantra," it has helped me along the journey as well. <BR/><BR/>Your mid-way vista/reflection was a fun read. That's why I've joined the small band of those who have joined up with you on your trek through time in Taiwan.<BR/><BR/>"His mercies are new every morning, great is His faithfulness." Good morning: part 2.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17070578562535678950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-55056172108791558392009-03-08T15:38:00.000-07:002009-03-08T15:38:00.000-07:00chase.... i am praying for you! reading your blogs...chase.... i am praying for you! reading your blogs is SOOO cool! miss you brotha! come back to so-cal soon! we will go shopping or something!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-28329294851205454702009-03-08T15:06:00.000-07:002009-03-08T15:06:00.000-07:00awww, Chase, this is such a sweet entry! I love it...awww, Chase, this is such a sweet entry! I love it!<BR/><BR/>- I have eaten squid-on-a-stick!<BR/><BR/>- That art exhibit sign sounds amazing! It's true that being alone does not have to mean being lonely. I may use that quote/post as inspiration on my blog if you don't mind. But not sure when.. I have sooo many entries running around in my head.<BR/><BR/>- You've learned a lot, my friend.. Very much respect your journey.floretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220834824793299258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-59799726938996119162009-03-08T13:21:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:21:00.000-07:00I enjoy reading your blog! Thank you for 3 am blog...I enjoy reading your blog! Thank you for 3 am blog posts to let us see in to your heart and your journey. <BR/>We LOVE you very much <BR/>Dante, Lori, JoJo, Malory and DanteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-64897175055824214772009-03-08T13:05:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:05:00.000-07:00Beautiful post! Been waiting for you to jump back...Beautiful post! Been waiting for you to jump back in... you never disappoint! Miss you tons sweetheart. <BR/><BR/>Love youRazzberryMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915283759717723376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765137263817678796.post-28963469068359328502009-03-08T12:54:00.000-07:002009-03-08T12:54:00.000-07:00glad to hear how such an experience can affect you...glad to hear how such an experience can affect your life & your perception towards life that way. i hope for the next 6 months you will get to learn more & become a greater person that you are now :)<BR/><BR/>btw, YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY THE SQUID ON STICK. I promise it's the best delicacy in this entire world - it got to be the same version that we have back in malaysia. oh how much i miss home food :(the girl in stilettohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951433762241491787noreply@blogger.com