228 Memorial Day

Due to it's a memorial day on Feb 28th, we don't need to work today. hehe rarely can we sleep in on Monday. ahh something happened last night before I went to bed. I got a phone call from the bank, credit card servcie centre, and was told something wrong with my receipt. We'll get 2 receipts after we purchase by credit cards. I am used to checking the total amount before I sign the receipt for credit card. And it's the other receipt we called it tong yi fa piao here in Taiwan which went wrong. The contact lenses I bought are 1100 NT, but the clerk typed it 110000 NT! @_@ The lady called me and apologized to me. They got to get it back otherwise the store'd be in big trouble. So I told her my address and met her understairs in my going-to-bed dress. She said sorry again and gave me a Johnson&Johnson bath gel for the incident that caused some trouble for me. :P

So...it's the last day of this only once long weekend for this semester. I'll be working like crazy from tomorrow onwards--to take over others duty. I am sure I will have not much energy left then. Anyway...got to sleep earlier for my health.

Second day, sun day...not

Sunday...no sun but a lot of rain. The rain did stop for a short while and it was sunny maybe for a few minutes. Then it started raining again...and don't think it will stop tonight. I remember I read a sci-fi ages ago. Some people were walking on a strange planet; their mission might be explore or visit there. Due to some reasons, you cannot see the sun on the planet and the rain would never stop. So the explorers were eager to find some buildings in which they could take a rest and it said there was an artificial sun high above the building to provide the necessary light and warmth. They were all tired, and then they found a building in front. All were happy but soon turned very disappointed after they entered it--this one was already ruined. Everywhere's leaking...of course no light or warmth. Some of them went mad, and ended up rushing into the rain without any protection and died for such rain was poisonous due to wars and stuff. And some committed suicide because of being too tired to continue the seem-to-be endless searching for a shelter. Those who remained rational still kept looking for their destination--and they finally reached it, couldn't wait to enjoy the warm and bright...altho artificial sunlight. hehehe must be I miss the nice weather too much right.

And my 'never give up' nature worked again. Yesterday I failed in making my hotmail more capacity...and this morning I gave it a try once more. This time I paid more attention, and followed the instructions step by step. Yes! It's not 2 MB anymore, but 25 MB! LOL~ I was glad to have such a personality, you know. :P Altho sometimes I make others misunderstand what I mean...life is somehow full of ambiguity isn't it. Trying to noodle it out is not bad, but I would like it gentle since I really don't wanna make my life harder--it's difficult enough for me. :)

First day of my long weekend

It is the first day of my long weekend. And no, it's not much fun since it's been rainy all day...for a few days already. I went out to have a hot pot for lunch and then stayed in the Kingstone Bookstore for a while--did some purchasing as well. Spent most of the time home. A friend from Canada told me he moved to the new house and had no net there for around a month. No wonder I didn't see him online for such a long time...it takes time to tide up the house I think. He asked me what I did during the Chinese New Year--lucky I keep a blog right? :P I might not be able to remember it all without leaving some record...He also showed me a site which you can use some tools and tests there for free and know about your puters speed. Fun...not. It's sad to know mine comparing to his...*sobs*

My boy student Ricky emailed me the way to make the hotmail box more capacity--25MB first then 250 MB. You know it's only 2 MB for ppl in TW--unfair huh. *shrugs* well too much to complain if I was to count what is unfair in life. :P The point is I was curious ( as usual ) and I did take lots of time, wanna get it done--by changing my nationality to USA and chose to live in Florida LOL~ and oh no, it's still 2 MB! I gave up after trying a couple of times and went offline to read something else. Later on I came online and something unhappy happened because of my poor knowledge about some English terms. I really feel sorry for that...and hope that friend can tolerate my misuse of words and phrases sometimes. And maybe I was kidding too much. In fact I don't mean I am not serious all the time--to be opposite, being a Capricorn, I am supposed to get very serious and stubborn right. But I found it easier to live in such a boring world if I kept my attitude this way...joking around, sometimes also. Hmm...maybe I am not as happy as I look like? Altho I keep on telling myself to think bright...never give up my life...*sighs* still rainy days.

A long weekend

Since this school term started last Mon I have got 4 notices for taking over other teachers' duties. Some took medical leave; others for other reasons but I am not informed--usually they wouldn't inform you except you go ask them in a stunning voice, 'WHAT! HOW COME I HAVE TO TAKE OVER HIS/HER DUTY!' :P Sure I am kidding ( as usual too. ) Today I got the notice again, and this time it's because of that teacher's miscarriage...I have been working like crazy for 2 weeks. Guess I will be more crazy after this long weekend--got 6 extra classes for my schedule! And it'll last for 3 weeks...I dare not imagine what my facial expression will be like after work then. But I surely will take good care of myself by going to bed earlier, eat better ( well I think I deserve it and I'll get extra pay hehehe ) and take some more exercise ( using the rod more on students maybe? ) LOL~ j/k!

As for the weather forecast, we will still have lots of rain in the near future. That brings me the pleasure of getting the water out of my Justy every morning--try to picture it: a lady dressed well enough to work is busy squeezing a towel from time to time ( and trust me the water wouldn't be anyhow clean. ) -_- yeah yeah I know. I should take my car to be fixed, but it's so crowded recently...and I don't wanna wait for long. Ahh rainy days...who's gonna smile?

Being sick

Hmm I don't mind taking over other teachers' duty altho some of my colleagues do. They think they have enough work and don't wanna burden themselves with extra classes, which mean extra pay you know. But after OT this morning I started to feel sick, feeling so tired even it's only 11 a.m. and still got 2 classes ( one for OT ) in the afternoon. Moreover, I got a headache after lunch...and the nap in the classroom didn't anyhow help. Maybe the weather is really bad recently. It said 12 people died of coldness so far after the strong coldfront's approaching Taiwan. I don't think I will be the 13th ( since I don't feel I have this good luck to leave for nirvana...trust me if I can I will happily say goodbye to this world right away. ) Off duty, the headache didn't ease; to the opposite, it becomes worse and I couldn't even eat dinner properly. So I went take a rest again, on the bed, and a while later I felt a bit better...still hurts on the left side tho. Dad said the weather will be good tomorrow, and asked me if I would like to go for Lantern Festival at CKS Memorial Hall. Too bad...don't think I will have enough energy after more OT tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Anyway...I feel it all weird because I can't even smile to people now. I should go hit my bed early tonight I think.

Cold Rainy Monday

Seems it has been like this for couple of days...rainy all day, and
freezing. I should have got Justy fixed earlier tho, and it still has
the problem of leaking--means I got to use a towel to soak the water
under the driver's seat and squeeze the water out and then again, and
again, till I can put my feet there without being in a swimming mode.
-_-

No kidding, I had to work today in my leather jacket, which I bought
ages ago and didn't wear it often. But I just couldn't take it off
until I was home again this evening. Oh of course my lovely heater is
blowing warm wind beside me when I am typing this monologue. I am
grateful for those handy appliances in life... :D Since no 8th class
so far, I could drove back home by 4 p.m. and then I decided to check
the movie Howl's Moving Castle. Woo it's very nice...even the English
sub goes very well...perfect timing! Thanks a lot for my good friend's
sharing them with me. Watching the movie and listening to the beautiful
music, I was kind of...in a deep romantic mood, just like what I felt
while watching it in the cinema. But where is my magician? guess I
would never know... :)

Valentine's Day 2005

So I didn't get any chocolate at school on Valentine's Day, but made
fun of myself in an American channel because of my lack of knowledge
about English puns and slangs. LOL~ But I should feel lucky I guess
since friends there don't mind telling me what the terms mean ( they
might laugh behind later tho. :P ) At least I provided them some
entertainment for Valentine's. *sighs* :P

There will be a 'Review Test' this Thur and Fri. Jenny complained to me
her bday is on Thur and she doesn't think it's anyhow fun then. I told
her, 'why you can still celebrate with your family and friends as
well!' But she seemed depressed...hehehe~ I have prepared a cute
present for her but I won't tell her until that day for sure. I will
sing loudly, 'ZHU! ni sheng ri quai le...' ( it's just like the happy
birthday song but got different stress on the very syllable :P )

Another thing that stimulate my passion for teaching again was, Simon (
a boy who doesn't seem to like me a lot from his behavior in class )
came up and gave me one piece of chocolate. He said, 'urm it's from bei
hai dao ( the north of Japan, I think it's a much bigger island than
Taiwan. ) I was...very touched. :) Some parent gave me a box of candy
and there were 40 pieces inside. So I brought it for my students and they all enjoyed it ( of course the candy is brand name one :P not crap from a stand in a traditional market. ) Therefore, I think I can say we all had a happy Valentine's Day here. I hope my friends, wherever you are, had a good time as well. If not don't be down! Never give up, and there's always another Valentine's you know! :D

That's the spirit!

Ok of course I have to upload the last one which resembles the the main figure of this year--Rooster! Lets all sing aloud and happily! ( dui wo fa feng le :P )

The others are too busy

Do you think this figure looks a bit familiar too? LOL he must be glad to take park in our Lantern Festival I guess? ( or it's only him who has enough free time... :P )

A masterpiece?

This one is big, which contains many different pictures in the 'lantern'. Oh yeah you guys know the 15th day of Lunar New Year is our Chinese Lantern Festival. So there will be some more activities held for this special holiday. And we Chinese will have dumplings for that.

Dancing roosters...and me :P

There is an exhibition right at Taipei Main Station. And I took some pics for you to watch. Do you see the 2 roosters dancing happily? Come join us. :D

On my way to MRT station I found this interesting wizard antenna. ain't it cute!  

School starts again...on Valentine's Day :P

I'll start working again tomorrow--a new school term! Our winter break is over, 3 weeks. To be honest, 2 weeks since the third week is our lunar new year holidays, which shouldn't be counted as winter break right. *shrugs* I don't mind but students do. :P They have a lot of homework for this winter break, poor them! I was the one who objected this idea in our meeting when the boss insisted on giving students more than enough to write during winter break. hehehe~ Of course I didn't win. :P But at least I've tried my best for them. It's Taiwan's big problem...depress kids too much when they are young. Then not many wanna do studies hard when they are older...so, we have the most homework, and the least Nobel prizers. :D

Oh lucky it's only my monologue...my boss, the principal won't read this. I think I had a wonderful time in the past 3 weeks. You guys see some photos already. And I went to Taipei Main Station to see the lantern exhibition. Some are cute! I took pics there and later I'll upload here for you. :D The last holiday for Lunar New Year is the 15th day, called Lantern Festival. My family and I used to attend it at CKS Memorial Hall every year and enjoyed watching many beautiful lanterns. See if the weather is fine this year. ( Today it's rainy and cold. -_- )

So I am back to the 'working mode'! I will work like crazy again from tomorrow onwards, and more mula will be rolling in! :D Tomorrow happens to be Valentine's Day. Too bad I have no bf or lover--no need to buy chocolate then. LOL~ See if I will get chocolate then. :P

My sis' son and me :D

Then its time to visit my cute nephew in the care centre. See how lovely he is! 14 days old now. It is the first Lunar New Year for him--of course the auntie must give him lucky money in the red envelope. 2000 NT :D You guys got any red envelope? I got one from my dad. 1000 NT not bad!

Happy Lunar New Year!

I went to Xinmending on Lunar New Years Day, had spaghetti there. This pic was taken in front of the restaurant, and you can see the big menu. 160 NT for the meal--including a soup, 2 butter buns, the main course spaghetti and a drink. Very full...

Year of Rooster

See the decoration my mom bought for the Lunar New Year? Yes it is the year of Rooster! Wish you all the best luck and hope everything will be getting better and better. :)

Dinner on Chinese New Year's Eve

All the dishes were made by my mom, who is very good at cooking, always advising me to learn...Too bad her daughter is dumb enough. LOL anyway we had a big dinner on Chinese New Years Eve.