We went to 西門町 yesterday afternoon. The cute piggy was munching the fresh vegetable in a tattoo store. I couldn't help stopping to watch it.
Monday, February 27, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
哲君's birthday party
Yesterday afternoon we went to 哲君's birthday party in her holiday home in 北投, which is famous for hot spring. These people are the members of Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy. There were 2 special guests from Burkina Faso. Before supper, some of people enjoyed hot spring in the bath of the community. I didn't go with them because I didn't have the nerve to face people stark naked! Before leaving, we sang birthday song in Chinese, Taiwanese, French and German. Everybody had a good time.
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Mountain-climbing
My parents, sis, and I went to 北得拉曼 Trail in 尖石鄉 with a group of about 50 members yesterday. It's so hard to wake up at 5:30 during the winter break!
It's a cool Monday. Luxuriant forests made me free from suntan. Birds sang in the trees. Fresh air surrounded me. So comfortable! During the lunch time, we cooked some noodles, ate some fruit, and had tea in the quiet forests. And then, we continued our hiking.
It's a cool Monday. Luxuriant forests made me free from suntan. Birds sang in the trees. Fresh air surrounded me. So comfortable! During the lunch time, we cooked some noodles, ate some fruit, and had tea in the quiet forests. And then, we continued our hiking.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Two-day Chan Retreat
I can't believe I've accomplished an impossible mission. My dad encouraged me again and again to participate in Chan Retreat for teachers at Dharma Drum Mountain on Jan.21 and 22, so I went unwillingly with my parents.
It's cold and rainy during the two days. And my goodness~ Everybody had to get up at 5:00 the next day! I fell asleep several times during the sittings. Do you know what I expected? Meals! The vegetable foods were yummy and healthy!
It's interesting that they addressed us as "Teacher Bodhisattva." They also said "we should be grateful to the bad students. They make us accomplishment." Yeah, maybe.
It's cold and rainy during the two days. And my goodness~ Everybody had to get up at 5:00 the next day! I fell asleep several times during the sittings. Do you know what I expected? Meals! The vegetable foods were yummy and healthy!
It's interesting that they addressed us as "Teacher Bodhisattva." They also said "we should be grateful to the bad students. They make us accomplishment." Yeah, maybe.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Guess what I got at the party!
I got $600! Well, I wish I had got a stereo system or $5000. My colleague in the pic got an electric pot. The most interesting program was our principal and the members of parents' association danced the hula-hula and showed their red boxer shorts in the end.
Wow! I can't believe tomorrow is closing ceremony! Winter break is coming. So excited!
Wow! I can't believe tomorrow is closing ceremony! Winter break is coming. So excited!
Lottery time
It's a relaxing week. The finals were over last Wed. Kids and I are waiting for the winter break and Chinese New Year.
Our school will have a dinner party this evening before this term ends tomorrow. What I expect the most is lottery time! Everyone will get a prize. Hmm... What do I want? Money? Coupon? DVD player? TV? I got an inkstone the 1st year and money the 2nd year. I hope the PTA will offer better prizes and dishes today. Wish me luck!
Our school will have a dinner party this evening before this term ends tomorrow. What I expect the most is lottery time! Everyone will get a prize. Hmm... What do I want? Money? Coupon? DVD player? TV? I got an inkstone the 1st year and money the 2nd year. I hope the PTA will offer better prizes and dishes today. Wish me luck!
Monday, January 02, 2006
Play with the digital camera
I wanted to photograph in some different ways after browsing through a friend's album, so we went to Yangmingshan National Park to have fun today.
I'm a better photographer than my bf. Do you agree?
strangers just came by. ~_~
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Taipei 101 New Year's Eve party
My sis stayed here this weekend. She said she would go to the movies and New Year's Eve party with a friend, so my bf and I decided to go, too.
After lunch, we went to SOGO. There were many people. Surely the department store had a fast turnover in a day! I did window shopping because I already spent much in December. Some salesmen were showing people liquidizers. We tasted some small cups of fruit and vegetable juice, ginger juice, and soybean milk. Yummy~ Also, we enjoyed Osim foot massagers on the same floor. It's comfortable.
After we left SOGO, it's about dinner time and there were more and more people on the streets heading to the New Year's Eve party. We strolled the streets and found 龍涎居, which is famous for chicken cuisine. We ordered sesame oil chicken, black bone chicken, sweet potato leaves, sesame oil noodles, and chicken gizzards. Dishes were delicious!
After dinner, we followed the crowd walking to our destination. There were several parties near Taipei 101. We waited for about 2 hrs in a square. Finally, it's time for the countdown. Everybody held their breath to wait for the surprising moment. 10, 9, 8……3, 2, 1 The blazing fireworks (continued for 128 seconds) were shot off from the aerial Taipei 101 and soaring into the sky. So beautiful! Well, the only fly in the ointment was the trash everywhere on the way home...
After lunch, we went to SOGO. There were many people. Surely the department store had a fast turnover in a day! I did window shopping because I already spent much in December. Some salesmen were showing people liquidizers. We tasted some small cups of fruit and vegetable juice, ginger juice, and soybean milk. Yummy~ Also, we enjoyed Osim foot massagers on the same floor. It's comfortable.
After we left SOGO, it's about dinner time and there were more and more people on the streets heading to the New Year's Eve party. We strolled the streets and found 龍涎居, which is famous for chicken cuisine. We ordered sesame oil chicken, black bone chicken, sweet potato leaves, sesame oil noodles, and chicken gizzards. Dishes were delicious!
After dinner, we followed the crowd walking to our destination. There were several parties near Taipei 101. We waited for about 2 hrs in a square. Finally, it's time for the countdown. Everybody held their breath to wait for the surprising moment. 10, 9, 8……3, 2, 1 The blazing fireworks (continued for 128 seconds) were shot off from the aerial Taipei 101 and soaring into the sky. So beautiful! Well, the only fly in the ointment was the trash everywhere on the way home...
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Shopping month
After the annual music competitions, finally I have a feeling of release till the end of this term Jan.20! I'd been busy training our school traditional music band and accompanying the choir since this September. Kids always needed much practice, so the other music teacher and I spent much time training them, besides 23 classes a week! Both of the results were acceptable. We hope to do better next year.
I shopped much this month. I bought a pair of black high heels, a pair of brown roundheaded shoes, a brown heavy coat, a pink high-necked blouse, a necklace of purple glass, eye cream and Hyaluronic Acid for my face. Shopping would be lots of fun if I had more money. ^_^ However, going shopping with my bf isn't much fun because we have different interests. He likes electric appliances, but I like clothes and adornments.
By the way, I go to the movies more often on weekends these months. I saw Legend of Zorro, Transporter 2, The Myth（the actor is Jackie Chan）, The Cave, Red Eye, and Flightplan. I liked most of them, except The Myth, which was too exaggerated and illogical. Not my type. Perhaps I'll go to a movie again this weekend.
I shopped much this month. I bought a pair of black high heels, a pair of brown roundheaded shoes, a brown heavy coat, a pink high-necked blouse, a necklace of purple glass, eye cream and Hyaluronic Acid for my face. Shopping would be lots of fun if I had more money. ^_^ However, going shopping with my bf isn't much fun because we have different interests. He likes electric appliances, but I like clothes and adornments.
By the way, I go to the movies more often on weekends these months. I saw Legend of Zorro, Transporter 2, The Myth（the actor is Jackie Chan）, The Cave, Red Eye, and Flightplan. I liked most of them, except The Myth, which was too exaggerated and illogical. Not my type. Perhaps I'll go to a movie again this weekend.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
New hairstyle
It's cold and humid in Taipei. The temperature is 10~15°C. The changeful weather made me have a runny or stuffy nose.
I'm lazy to wash my hair because of the cold current. Fortunately, there were new hair salons springing up, and they give a special discount. $100 for shampooing! Of course, I grasped the opportunity. I've been to one of the salons twice. The 1st time the hairdresser had the bottom of my hair wavy after shampooing. The 2nd time I had a great hairdo (look at the pics). I asked the hairdresser to put a beautiful hairpin on my hair. I was satisfied with the fringe, which made my face look smaller.
Tomorrow we Taipei County Teacher's Chorus will have a concert. I'll go to the salon again. Wow! I can't wait to know what my next hairdo will be!
I'm lazy to wash my hair because of the cold current. Fortunately, there were new hair salons springing up, and they give a special discount. $100 for shampooing! Of course, I grasped the opportunity. I've been to one of the salons twice. The 1st time the hairdresser had the bottom of my hair wavy after shampooing. The 2nd time I had a great hairdo (look at the pics). I asked the hairdresser to put a beautiful hairpin on my hair. I was satisfied with the fringe, which made my face look smaller.
Tomorrow we Taipei County Teacher's Chorus will have a concert. I'll go to the salon again. Wow! I can't wait to know what my next hairdo will be!
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Party at 陞源's
A sunny day. My sis, bf and I went to a delightful lunch party in a friend's in 景美 today. Almost all of them are members of Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy, and so is my bf. Dishes were delicious! I had much to gain some weight. We brought some sugar canes. Everybody chatted a lot. A few kids made the place livelier. The apartment is on the 11th floor, so there's a fine view from the windows. It's such a relaxing afternoon chatting and having tea! I look forward to next party!
Monday, August 22, 2005
Thailand trip 2005
My college classmate Ko-Shin planed this 9 day trip and invited RYJ and me to join.
Aug. 13 Bangkok
Aug. 14 Bangkok
Aug. 15 Bangkok
When visiting the temples in Bangkok, the number one thing you need to know before getting there is detailed information on the dress-codes.
No vest tops or tank tops
No short sleeves that show shoulders
No midriff on show
No backless clothing
No low-cut clothing on females
No pants or skirts that show ankles (basically no mini skirts, shorts, 3/4 length pants, etc)
No flip-flops
No bare chests (obviously this mainly applies to men)
Aug. 19 Ko Samui
Aug. 20 Ko Samui
Aug. 21 Bangkok
Thai national song at Bangkok Railway Station
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