The Genius of 7-11

I think the number one thing I will remember from my time in Taiwan is the insane amount of 7-11s there are. I pass about six of them on my short ride to work. They are EVERYWHERE, and open 24/7. According to some research I did, there are almost 5,000 7-11s in Taiwan. It's not a very big island, guys! I've thought a lot about this, and I highly approve.

Who ever runs 7-11 is very, very smart. You can do anything and everything at 7-11. They are the ultimately the most convenient convenience store. They are so convenient that I haven't had to go to the grocery store for a month. Why you ask? Because 7-11 has everything. And it is extremely delicious, high quality stuff too. Over half my meals come from 7-11, and that probably sounds horrible if you've never been to a Taiwanese 7-11.

You can do so many things at 7-11. You need food, vitamins, clothes, candy, and vodka? All are easily acquired at 7-11. Oh, you also need minutes for your phone and to pay a traffic ticket or a water bill or electric bill? 7-11. A taxi, photocopying, stamps, AND you need some pictures developed? 7-11. You can even have your packages delivered to 7-11. I don't understand how one place can do so many things so efficiently. It blows my mind. It's just so smart.

I go to 7-11 at least twice a day. The people that work there are would be my best friends if we spoke the same language because I see them so often. I just think everyone needs to know how impressive the 7-11 takeover is here. One thing I've learned is Taiwan is all about convenience. 7-11 definitely has the right idea.