WenJen is my best friend from college. This is her biography in a nutshell. She used to work for a world trade organization in Taiwan for many years. She resigned from her glorious “frequent-flier” job in Taipei to complete a life dream of studying overseas. She left her young toddler and husband behind and relocated to the US to pursue a MBA degree at the University of Maryland.
WenJen daringly agreed to tag along on a 1200-mile road trip with us during her spring break. So this crazy idea must have been the desperation of “abandoning” the family plus the stress built up from a busy semester at this top 10 business school. Our friendship survived gracefully after six days and five nights of long hours together. It turned out that WenJen was one of the most easygoing "third wheels" we ever had. She is an omnivorous eater, sound sleeper, yet not a party-pooper! We just love having her around!
We kicked off our Florida journey at sunny Daytona Beach. Arriving at Universal Studios, the interactive fireworks, amazing 3D movies, the horrifying roller coaster rides, and the whitewater rafting splash kept our momentum alive for three full days. The virtuoso performance of the dual piano at the City Walk adjacent to the theme park was the most perfect way to wind down one of our thrilling yet exhausting days.
My high school friend, Tammy, and her hubby, Alvis drove up from West Palm Beach just to meet us for supper in Orlando. It was a 170-mile dinner date for these parents-to-be! I still cannot forget the juicy succulent Bulgogi (Korean style BBQ) that we ordered at the restaurant. Catching up with old friends while indulging ourselves with authentic delights from the Far East was indeed the highlight of our trip. What a fulfilling vacation it was!
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It must be so nice to see old friends. Glad to be sharing your life via the internet at the minimum, given the thousands of miles that seperates us all apart. Take good care.
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