A Happy Trip to a Friendly City / 友善城市快樂行
Paul and his friend, Eric, came to Taiwan to teach English in 1990. Together with Bill, who joined them later, three ambitious and enthusiastic American young men established an English cram school at which they taught English the American way.
Taiwan has fostered and encouraged the learning of English for years. "There's no better way to know more about a foreign country than teaching your native language there", Paul said. That was why he, Eric, and Bill chose this job. They felt that in terms of making English a common language in Taiwan, there is still room for improvement.
Paul pointed out that comparing the crowded and fast-paced life in Taipei, Kaohsiung has a relaxing city atmosphere. In recent years, the Kaohsiung City Government has built more facilities, bringing more convenience to the people who live there. He was very satisfied with the current situation and made the decision to stay and work with Eric and Bill.
Paul noticed that there were now more parks in Kaohsiung, so that children could have more space to play safely. He looks forward to the completion of the Kaohsiung Rapid Transit, and hopes that its operation can begin as soon as possible. By then, the problem of insufficient space for parking will be solved if people use public transportation more.
Paul considers Kaohsiung a "food haven". His favorite dishes are Kaohsiung's Ginger Duck (duck stewed in rice wine and set aflame) and seafood. Very often, he has dry noodles and side dishes at the noodle shops in the neighborhood, hikes at Takao Hill, Hsitzuwan Bay, and drinks coffee at the riverbank of Love River.
Paul and his two friends, Eric and Bil, appreciate and support the project that the Kaohsiung City Government has promoted - "Marine Capital, Friendly City".
1990年，Paul與同學Eric一道來台從事英語教學的工作，好友Bill隨後也加入他們的行列，三位有志一同且滿腹教育熱忱的美國青年，引進美國課程，以道地的美式英語教學創辦美語補習班。
對於台灣積極營造並推動學習英語的環境，Paul表示透過語言教學是認識一個陌生國度的好方法，因此他和Eric及Bill因為志同道合都選擇這項工作並認為台灣在英語普及化方面尚有廣大的推廣空間。
Paul表示，高雄有一股輕鬆自在又容易讓人放鬆的城市步調，尤其是近年來，高雄市許多新興市政建設，在生活上提供更多的方便性，令他滿意極了，因此，三人一起選擇在高雄創業、定居。
Paul發現近年高雄的公園綠地越來越多，讓小孩擁有自由玩耍的安全空間，另外，他對於高雄市已動工興建的捷運也非常期待，希望早日完工通車，到時候大家多利用大眾運輸系統，就可以解決停車空間不足的問題。
Paul認為高雄是美食的天堂，他最喜歡吃薑母鴨及高雄的海鮮料理，平時他最常點鄰家切仔店的乾麵和小菜，假日休憩最常踏青的地方是柴山、西子灣和足以媲美巴黎塞納河岸的愛河畔啜飲咖啡。
對於高雄市政府大力推動的「海洋首都、友善城市」，Paul和他的兩個好朋友Eric和Bill也都表達高度的肯定和支持。