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It softened my bone at the very first three notes.
Now I suddenly remember the answer to a question they asked me a few days ago. We were talking about the Taiwanese singers, and most of the names they mentioned were somewhat distant to me. They asked, why did you listen to then back then? I [...]
A piece of music can be very different when performed by a great pianist or a mediocre. I think this is the first time I am touched by Beethoven's music. His music to me was always just plain good, but never touched me like Mozart's symphonies or Chopin's piano do. And among all the instruments, [...]
I was crazy about Simple Plan before they became popular. Their first album "No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls" totally rocked, and I never get enough of them during that period of time. It's different from what I used to listen to. It's refreshing. It's energetic... It's what I call kids-rock. It's designed to make you [...]
Today I ran out of taost, so I got a grande mocha and a apple muffin after I withdrew some money from BOA. I was debating whether I should spend that much on breakfast, but then when I saw the price of a muffin is 1.75, which is just a little bit higher than the [...]
asked me to post and then ignored me.
why? i'm at too high a level?
i dont like the feeling of losing control. that's why i stop with t when we were about to get close. and now i'm losing it again. can i not step away too quickly? i think it's the ...i need to break.
今天開了上禮拜買的 Sauvignon Blanc.
一直對 Sauvignon Blanc 沒什麼深刻的印象
喝過是一定喝過, 總是不知道我究竟喜不喜歡
由於我沒有真正的白酒杯 :(
(以前買的 flute 留在 Buffalo 啦)
將就拿喝冷飲用的淺藍玻璃杯(至少不是塑膠杯啊~~),
所以沒辦法好好的看他的顏色, 不過似乎蠻淺淡的.
一開始聞起來有一絲類似 Chardonnay 的香味,
讓呼吸了一下之後, 裡面的清清果香開始散發出來
杏桃的味道, 聞起來又有點像淡一點的 Riesling 了
第一口喝下去, 感覺也有點類色清淡一些的 Riesling.
入口微刺稍酸後味略苦
沒有麼甜, 沒有那麼突出, 就像是文文靜靜的小家碧玉
放了越久, 果香越明顯, 就像之前一支讓我聞不釋鼻的 Riesling 一樣
聞得舒服, 一點也捨不得喝掉.
好....算是普普的一支酒 (後味太苦了啦).
我還是期待 Che. St. Michelle 的 Riesling 好了 :~
I got in touch (well, sort of) with some old acquaintance recently, and by chance discovered something about somebody of whom I didn't intend to remind myself. But seeing how differently they acted made me cant help but wonder how one can be so cruel.
Fantacies has long gone, but that face still resembles the prototype [...]
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
小時候很喜歡的故事之一
大概是次於撒克遜英雄傳的程度
紅花俠是英國女作家 Baroness Orczy於1905年發表的.
主要敘述十八世紀末期（1790年代）的法國大革命期間, 一個見義勇為的英國貴族，為了拯救許多面臨被送上斷頭台厄運的法國百姓，率領另外一群志同道合的夥伴，不斷的潛往法國，化身為一位蒙面的俠客，每次解救任務成功，總是留下一朵紅花為記，因此人們稱他為「紅花俠」（「Pimpernel」是一種草本植物，有人翻譯為「紫蘩簍」，也有人翻譯為「海綠」，花朵有各種不同的顏色，其中包括猩紅色）。暴戾的法國統治者對他恨之入骨，決心查明他的真正身分，將他剷除。他們知道，這位「紅花俠」是個英國人，而且是個貴族，因此指派一位演藝人員出身、曾經替他們擔任「間諜」、如今已經嫁給一位英國貴族的法國女演員負責這個工作，為了要脅她，他們還逮捕了她的哥哥。這位女演員不為所動，反而親自潛返法國，喬裝成一個妓女，設法搭救哥哥，結果也遭到逮捕。最後，「紅花俠」終於露面，解救了兄妹倆，而她才發現，原來這位英勇的神祕俠客，竟然就是她那平常看起來好像是飯桶、只會逗王公貴族開心的丈夫。
(資料來源:)
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I feel that I'm more and more capable of doing my job, and my area of strength starts to show and function.
My third story is about death. When I was 17 I read a quote that went something like "If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you'll most certainly be right." It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror [...]
When I first watched this episode, I felt heartborken for Leo. But at the end of the episode, there's the sunrise on the horizon that washed away the feeling of sorrow. It's the power of hope and goodness.
However, when I watched it again with commentary, the feeling aroused again and was more distinct because this [...]
Tuesday night, cheap movie night.
(not that the movie is cheap, but the price is cheap.)
Due to the schdule, we decided to see Fever Pitch which I didn't have a great interest in seeing. I've seen the trailer several times. It's quite funny but I don't think it's my type and the guy seems a bit [...]
Pepsi green tea is kinda gros :~
這集非常撼動人心
著眼在 Leo 出庭作證, 關於總統在競選時 collapsed
還有他再次酗酒
並且穿插著競選時的片段
我喜歡這樣時間一邊進行著又一邊告訴我們過去發生我們所不知道的大事小事
總統跟 Leo 的感情, Josh 想要維護 Leo 的用心
[...]
I'm emotionally disabled.
The other day when I was watching a touching TWW episode, I suddenly found that I'm like the kinda cold-blooded murderer who are somehow easily affected by those artificial intened-to-make-you-cry shows.
was like a period I tried to bury.
I couldn't wait to begin a new life without the mistakes I made in the past. I was ashamed and felt humiliated, and I was too young to deal with those issues. Now when I look back, I realized that I gave up many precious things...
An only child
Alone and wild
A cabinet makers son
His hands were meant
For different work
And his heart was known
To none --
He left his home
And went his lone
And solitary way
And he gave to me
A gift I know I never
Can repay
A quiet man of music
Denied a simpler fate
He tried to be a soldier once
But his music wouldnt wait
He earned [...]
People you love will turn their backs on you
You'll lose your hair
Your teeth
Your knife will fall out of its sheath
Dont know why, this fragment of Cake's The End of the Movie from album Pressure Chief keeps wandering in my head.
The rest of the song
But you still don't like to leave before the end [...]
Mr. C came to me for something and we talked a bit~~~~
I'm like flying~~~ He's so cute!!!!!! :D
Thanks my boss for going home early~
My boss' wife gave birth to their first daughter Emily last week, and today it's the first day he officially showed up in the office since he had the baby. And man, you should see the glow on his face. He must be thrilled about the baby.
Why am I so sure? You wouldn't think he's [...]
Life is finally worth writing about. Last week, Jean of Buffalo came to San Jose to visit her aunt. I was eager to set a date with her when I first discovered her being in the area, cuz I haven't seen her since last Sep. I don't know where to take her (shame on me. [...]
Mickey3D
Saw this MV on Na's blog. I was mezmerized by the power of this music and amazed to find that music French produced is not necessarily soft and lazy. They have good rock too! (Okay, I know it's stupid. Rock is universal.) But I think the real reason that I've rarely paid attention to French [...]
Sometimes I'm really grateful for what I've been eduacted with
There are so many things I might not understand, or simply just don't
get as much as it's supposed to be
[...]
a piece of info that makes you can't help but wonder....
In Bug prefer... on Boing Boing lively showed how immortal M's french fries is.
impulsive and naive
I remember reading something saying that laughing will make you thin. I guess that's why I'm thin. (Ok ok...and becuz I'm very picky about food.) Any small thing can make me laugh. Making a good tomato fried eggs makes me laugh. Walking into a wall (and it doesn't hurt) makes me laugh as well.
No matter [...]
Simplified Chinese is not real Chinese!!!!
read an article about how Traditional Chinese market is dramatically shrinking, and Simplified Chinese is rising up as China government now offers a TOEFL like Chinese test for non-native speakers. I believe there are still people (scholars maybe?) in Mainland China who promote Traditional Chinese. But we know, and we [...]
There are some stupid posts on my msg board and I don't know who posted them. If I do, things shall be easier. If he/she is someone I know, I'll tolerate and make jokes with them, but if it's a flying silly stranger, I can scold him/her without hesitation. Now, I can't either make good [...]
There's this sad news in the family which makes me so wanna go back to Taiwan.
As a granddaughtor, I'm not close to them. I really hope that I can be with them, take care of them when there's still time. I don't know. The obstacle also comes from the family...
I think I should go back [...]
今天跟 Yan 去 costco
在他的慫恿之下又買了兩瓶酒
一瓶是紐西蘭的 im Crowdford 的 2004 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
一瓶就是 Muscat
剛剛開了 Muscat 來喝
因為那瓶 [...]
dancing with the stars turned out to be exactly what I expected
it's more...like dance a piece of song rather than really dance
but today Joey's quick step was lively and cute
[...]
We are young, heartache to heartache we stand
No promises, no demands
Love is a battlefield
We are strong, no one can tell us we’re wrong
Searchin’ our hearts for so long, both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
You’re beggin’ me to go, you’re makin’ me stay
Why do you hurt me so bad?
It would help me to know
Do I [...]
I was anxious about watching the Tony's, and it turned out to be awesome except for some minor defections, such as Hugh Jackson's low appearences and some procedural flaws. Still, it's an enjoyable show.
Let's talk about its flaws. That's what I do better. :p
Some presentor seemed to have insufficient preparation. I believe more than [...]
a fun song widely sung among the people during French Revolution era
Ca ira
Refrain:
Ah! ça ira, ça ira, ça ira,
Les aristocrates à la
lanterne!
Ah! ça ira, ça ira, ça ira,
Les aristocrates on les
pendra!
Le despotisme expirera,
La liberté triomphera,
Ah! ça ira, ça ira, ça ira,
Nous n'avons plus ni
nobles, ni prêtres,
Ah! ça ira, ça ira, ça ira,
L'égalité partout régnera.
L'esclave [...]
work and play
I should balance the time spent on each
work - includes work, study... anything producitve
play- inclues reading, movie, tv, surfing internet
I like a whole bunch of different kinda music. Range from classical, country, to rock and roll. Among rock, punk and alternative are two main stuffs I love. I also listen to some metal, and Brit Pop. To tell the truth, it's really hard to tell exactly what type of music I like. I [...]
What's post-rock. I've been reading articles on post-rock board, and after finished a bunch of angry and funny articles, I finally got a vague idea.
post-rock is actually, well, let me quote wiki
using rock instrumentation for non-rock purposes, using guitars as facilitators of timbres and textures rather than riffs and powerchords.
I decide not to go further [...]
How to categorize a band, a musician, or a piece of music has always been controversial. Take a common expression, "ten people would have eleven opinions." When you really think of it, you'd understand why it's difficult. I don't think a music maker (whether it's a person or a band) would sit down and say, [...]
Equip myself to be able to work anywhere I want.
Dont loosen.
Some people might think "Gee, your life is not at all tough" when they read the reason why I said life is tough :p
Germany is a must-go
Netherland+Belgium+Luxemberg count as one country
Swizerland (if mom's going)
Now there's another one... UK
cuz Nelson's there, and he'd like me to pay a visit.
I do like London, and no doubt I'm dire to see my friends, but other than that...
I really wanna spend the money and extra time to a place I've already been [...]
I was always for small luggage. Backpack to me seems clumsy and irrealistic. But now after reading a series of articles on backpack and small luggage, my viewpoint is completely reversed. I never thought of that elevator might not be avaible everywhere, and sometimes you'll have to squeeze your way on the train or else. [...]
ticket
179 9/9 (5) 9:55-6:10/7:00-8:55am SJC-JFK-BUF
49 9/13-15 anytime BUF-JFK
139 9/19 (1) 5:35-8:50 JFK-SJC
(367+tax)
6 days off
how about the end of Aug (then I can celebrate Moni's brithday!! :D)
i wonder why SJC-BUF on Aug 26 is so expensive!!
204 8/26 (5) 9:55-6:10/7:00-8:55am SJC-JFK-BUF
(152 8/26(5) 9:50-6:05/8:00-9:11 SJC-EWR-BUF continental)
49 8/31 [...]
just found out that my H1 starts from Sep 20 this year. So that means I don't have a empty window period. That means I don't have to wait til the end of the Sep to go to NY(state and city), but I'll have to take unpaid or PTO. What a drag. Now I have [...]
Just talked to Jenny. It's so nice to finally get in touch with her. And then we set a date on Sep. Now I'm definitely going back to Buffalo and NYC in Sep. See you guys soon! Ciao~
It's kinda dry here, my brain as well. I'm again in the state of emptiness. Can't form any relevant thoughts; can't do anything productive. At the same time, I feel my life wasted away. It's all futile.
The girl in Sin City (and other movies). She might not be considered pretty, but she sure looks exotic and model-like.
現在完全是坐在電腦前無所事事等著 Tony Awards 開播
一邊覺得很不爽....
Tony Awards早就頒完了, 我卻還不能看
剛剛到 Tony Awards的網站還不小心差點看到得獎名單 ~_~
加州是次等公民啦!!
$@%@^....
我要回東岸!!
今天開了 Desktop, 把 cake 找出來聽.
他們的音樂實在很棒, 聽過他們現場之後又更喜歡他們了
subtract one love and multiply the heartache