First notebook entry: Introducing myself I am learning Chinese because I hope to travel/work as an ESL (English) teacher in Taiwan or Mainland China. I am very interested in studying Chinese and can speak at a basic level. I also hope to study next year to learn Chinese characters and writing. I am a native Californian, living close to LA. I really enjoy listening to music, skateboarding/surfing and painting. I hope to make some good friends and practice my Chinese speaking.