Spring Scream Metal Detecting

Ok - I've been busy. Update: I just applied for my PHD program in Foreign Language and Literature. This means
A) That I know a lot about living in Taiwan, Teaching in Taiwan, Studying in Taiwan and other things.
B) That I'm going to be here for a long time
C) That I'll be able to brag and show off because I have a fancy degree.
D) That I get to read a lot of books next year and hopefully be back on the Taiwan Scholarship.

I've been nothing but painting for the past several months....and I'm not quite ready to crank out my thesis before May and graduate in time. So - after a few parties this weekend, including my oil painting opening exhibition/cocktail event party, and after trying to finish a bit of editing work, I'm planning a 4 day camping trip down to Kenting, which will coincide with Spring Scream, Taiwan's biggest annual party. Mostly, I'm looking for an exciting time. But I will also bring down my Fisher Metal Detector and sweep the beaches. My goal is to find a couple pieces of pirate gold before the crowds come, and a few cameras, cellphones and diamond rings after they leave.