Return from overseas! Class tonight covered all kinds of topics ranging from my trip to Thailand and the US to stereotypes of Asians in the US.

First off we discussed the fasting program in Thailand and how fasting helps not only in cleaning you out, but renews your energy as well! After doing a 9-day fast, I felt refreshed and renewed and my energy was so high. I used to have to have my 4 shots of espresso in the morning to get myself going, but after the fast, I got on a better schedule, slept better and each morning got up early and felt totally ready to go without any coffee at all!

After discussing my trip, we went on and talked about how most Americans aren’t able to recognize the differences between Asians in the US- most Americans can’t tell the difference between Koreans, or Japanese, or Chinese. To them, they are all the same. A similar phenomenon occurs here in Taiwan where many Taiwanese can’t tell the difference between foreigners and say we ‘all look the same’ as well.

In fact, here in Taiwan, many Taiwanese can’t tell the difference between Asians from different countries as well! Go here and take the quiz www.alllooksame.com/ You have to register to take the quiz, but it’s worth it. Let’s see how many you get correct!! My best score was 12 out of 18- can you beat me?