Apr 8 2009

a quick trip in hokkaido

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finally, i have time to drop few lines about my trip in hokkaido, japan.my colleague and i planned to go there by our own first but we had no time to arrange everything before we go. so the last minute, we decided to join a tour group.

i was very excited when i first stepped on the ground of japan. why? it’s because i always hear ppl said how good japan is. but i’ve never had a chance until last week. my first impression is like the most of ppl have, neat. it’s truly indeed that japan is SUPER clean on every single street and clean water closets. you have no idea how they keep a neat environment. (you don’t have to hold your breath when you go to a public toilet :p not like others)

it turns out the journey was quite ok.  i ate some yummy food and slept in neat hotels and met some interesting friends. i have nothing to complain except the leader. he talked about “money” all the time. he said he only buy high quality and expensive stuff. how well he treats ppl…umm…anyways, i hope i won’t meet him again if i have a chance to join a tour group again.

i imaged japan’s scenery is always fabulous no matter in which season. but maybe not. i only saw depressing colors, black, brown, white and grey when i was there. only few areas have green color. it reminds me of a feeling  i once had in steven pass, seattle. i would say it’s depressing but peaceful though. i’m the one who like colorful stuff more. so, i would choose a vivid season to visit next time.

i’m addicted to take pictures but this time i just took some. and the funny thing is i couldn’t choose a top one as one of my world journey collection pieces.

you may have a look as below.

a spectacular view, huh?
huge crows

look! a crow!
snacks for wild bears

hello!! i'm here!
ahhhhh....







spider hand...!
heehee...


 

 

 

 

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Feb 25 2009

平行線

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走…

我走…

我快走…

我走在快…

也追不上你…

望…

我回頭望…

那個我認識…的身影…已消失在街角…

我想…

如果我們所選的是…

彼此的反方向…

那我們就好比兩條平行線…

永遠也不會有交叉的一刻…

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Jan 31 2009

a motorcycle trip

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A friend of mine and I rented a motorcycle after we were arrived the east coast of Taiwan, Yi-Lan. I was excited and with a little bit nervous. Why? It’s because I went to many places in Taiwan and some spots around the world. My transportation is always by cars, air planes, or boats but never by a motorcycle. I think it’s crazy but I told myself it should be fun. So I took a deep breath and went on my journey.

 

About an hour, we were arrived the hotel. It should be taken less an hour but we always stopped for interesting places. So it took a little time to get the hotel. I got a map but I still wanted to make sure that we would not loose our way later. So I spent a few minutes to speak with the hotel owner to find out our exactly location and some spots for coming later. And I was happy that we didn’t lose our way at all during the trip. That night, we walked around a night market and had our dinner there. The night market was just ok because I like Taipei’s night market more.

Next day, my friend woke up at 5:25 in the early morning but I couldn’t. After an extra sleeping hour, I woke up and cleaned up myself. After breakfast, it was about the time for the trip. The owner told us it was about 40 minutes to get the mountain but we spent like nearly 3 hours!!! She was a liar or she just didn’t want to scare us for telling us the truth.

I don’t mind to share my real feeling with you here by this content. And I’m not embarrassed this time to tell you the truth. And that is my bums are SUPER hurt by sitting on motorcycle for nearly 6 hours to be on the top of mountain and back to the bottom of Mt.

The way to the mountain was slippery, foggy and very curvy. My mom said that I was brave to going there by a motorcycle. My brother even told me that he is happy to see me again.

Um, I think when you have no idea where you are going, you will just go without any serious thinking. But if you know it’s dangerous and with worries, you may scare or even give up the trip. I think I’m lucky this time.

But I still have to say after all, I’m glad to be home typing my diary on the sofa and have hot tea on hand.

 

Here are some pictures to give you an idea about the small journey.

 

 






turtle island


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Jan 9 2009

a memory in paris

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it’s always fresh and exciting when you are arrived a new place. last year, i was “lucky” to go to paris with my mrs. boss for a business trip. i did feel excited when the first breakfast  was served. i was happy about a great conversation with my mrs. boss when we slept together at the first night in a three stars hotel. everything seems pretty well. but after a conversation with a waiter, i changed my impression about paris. i remember the conversation as below

waiter: blah blah blah…(in french)

me: sorry, i don’t speak french. could you speck english.

waiter: blah…i will be back. (still in french, but with a bit of english)

after a few minutes, the waiter said, “what do you want?”

me: could you recommend any dishes for me?

the waiter pointed out some dishes on the menu and said this, this and that. but when i wanted to ask, what is this, this and that, he walked away. this all happend during the business trip i took with my boss. i felt terribly awkward about this ridiculous situation in paris. i blame myself for not learning a few basic french sentences instead of being upset about the waiter’s attitude. i was confident that i could use english there like i did in seattle, but i guess i was wrong. really wrong!














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Jan 4 2009

too tired to write anything :p

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Jan 2 2009

people moutain people sea?

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i’ve never been to any countdown places before but i did this year!

however, i don’t think i will go for it next year :p

you have no idea how many people sit there for waiting the moment.

you have no idea how many “excuse me” you have to say!

oh my goodness! it’s just like there is a war and you are involved in it then.

i have no clue why some people doing it every year. to show their youth? or their braveness?

um…i guess i’m old to do it and have no power to fight with so many people around me.

here are some pics to show u how crazy they are :p and a super short video.




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Jan 2 2009

對不起…

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失眠的夜裡…

收音機… 不停重複撥放著… 忘了愛…

聽著… 聽著… 不知不覺… 眼淚… 輕輕的… 滑落臉頰…

表面… 固作堅強… 其實… 要放手… 要忘記… 真的很難…

每當走過我們曾一起路過的街角… 就會想起你的每一句話…

每當喝到我們曾一起喝過的飲料… 就想起… 當時的點點滴滴…

這一切的一切… 讓人難以忘懷…

時間一分一秒過… 並沒有沖淡… 那份思念…

我並不想當一位狠心的人… 但… 我沒有選擇的餘地…

我怕… 一時的心軟… 又會讓這一道題目變的更難解答…

我怕… 一時的回頭… 又會讓一切重蹈覆轍…

你可以告訴我… 怎麼做才是最好的… 除了… 在當朋友…

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Dec 31 2008

please…

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dear all readers,

my english is not well enough to express how i want to say and my feelings for the most of time : p please correct me if i have write something inappropriate. i appreciate : )

i welcome your comments (請多多指教) i don’t know if i translated it correct or not but you all know what i meant, right?

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Dec 31 2008

counting down to 2009

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today is the last day of 2008, so after work, tons of people like a million willl head taipei 101 or the other cool places for countdown. there were 1.93 millions people taking taipei metro for coundown last year.
that’s why i hope we don’t have rain then otherwise many people will get wet when they are waiting for the beautiful fireworks.
 
before starting a new year, i would review the year’s happenings.
 
1. the most exciting thing was that i went to paris with my mrs. boss two times within one
    month.
2. the most unhappy event was that my mom had an operation at the begining of 2008.
3. my dear professor, alex, introduced me a cool friend so i have had a great opportunity to
    look around my country with him. 
4. believe or not! i can ride a motorcycle now.
5. i had four interesting classes quarter by quarter,  read 2 good books and 3
    awesome films.
6. i have short hair now after 7years.
 
now i’m going to set up some new goals for 2009
 
1. to do some crazy things i’ve never done before.
2. to ride a motorcycle to somewhere in taiwan.
3. to finish one painting.
4. to climp up at least 5 mountains.
5. keep jogging and cycling.
6. to have a trip abroad
happy new year to all my dear friends
wish we all will have a SUPER awesome year in 2009!

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Dec 30 2008

australia-part two :p

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dear x,

i’m sorry that i postponed telling you the movie-australia. i’d like to share some of my feelings with you now.

i like the movie because the background color. it’s not vivid. um…i don’t know how to describe how i felt then but when i saw the color, i felt so true and cozy.

as you know, i’m used to listen to american’s accent and I feel comfortable and safe to hear that accent. but i have to say i like british’s accent as well especially from movies. to me, whenever i hear that accent, i feel super cool. it sounds gentle and very old fashion. no matter you are men or women even children, if you speak british, i guess i would always feel the same way : ) that’s why i like to watch harry potter’s movies.

i was touched by nicole and hugh jackman’s acting. as an actor, it’s not hard to be sad even crying. but i believe in nicole and hugh who have real tears when they act then.

when i was moved by some scenes the hot tears welled up in my eyes but i held back. i prefer crying alone. crying in front of your friend, he or she will try to comfort you and give you a warm huge…and then you will cry harder :p um…so i prefer crying alone…i can cry harder or just stop whenever i think it’s enough.

anyways, i don’t mention any plots about the movie because i hope you can go to see this movie. i’m glad that i have a chance to see this nice movie by the end of 2008. 5w337!!

have a good night, x!

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