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| [Tana]. Child of God. Teacher. Youth leader. Music-minded. Blessed.
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[Jesus]. My Family. My Church. P & W. Mission Trips. Music. Prayer. Traveling. Writing. Drama. Sunshine. Languages. Photography. Badminton. Nature. Snail Mail. Fruit. Green. Simplicity. Listening.
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| 31 August 2004 |
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having been home, i've really been missing my relatives in HK. here we are, minus DBG. in the back are Ori and me, then Grandma and Aunt Sylvia.
and equally missed are those who made my eight days in Taipei unforgettable in more ways than i can describe (descriptions below each photo):
Sunny (first from left), Howard (second from left) and i were out touring on a scorching day and had just ducked into an underground walkway for a brief reprieve en route to purchasing an ice cold drink when we bumped into Ian, going the opposite way! good thing i was able to see him before he went to the States for study.
then, who else do we see but Ian's brother, Eric, who was just about to head off to a night class? here we are, after enjoying shaved ice (which, by the way, is only AUTHENTIC and DELICIOUS in Taiwan).
another day, it was off to YangMingShan National Park with Howard (photographer for this shot), Flora (first from left), Moodrise (second from right), and Sunny. hot as it was, i shall never forget cow gazing or picnic shopping at Carrefour!!
i stayed at Gloria's place and we always stayed up late chatting as if time were never to pass. here we are with Jason, shortly following afternoon tea at Sazabe Cafe...mmm, parfait!!
though i was just in Taipei for eight days, i experienced both tourist and local life, including teaching English with Anna (left) and Gloria (right), bargain hunting at the Shilin night market (especially earrings!), laughing about certain people posing for photos, and sweet-and-salty afternoon tea.
others to mention include Alice, Angela, Charlene, Eva, J.B., Mimi, Sabrina, William, Wu BaBa and Wu MaMa, and Pastor Yang.
THANKS AGAIN, EVERYONE! i shall see you SOON!!
(these photos are by no means the entire set, so if you wish to see the rest, please let me know and i'll give you the link.)
and here are some photos from a dear friend's farewell:
there were many others there that night, i just happened not to catch them on film for some reason (too busy with pool?).
then last night i was blessed to celebrate a lovely sister's birthday with her:
(isn't she pretty? she's an inspiration inside and out)
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posted by simplejoys @ 13:40
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| 27 August 2004 |
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provided a ride for KL to the HAHS grade 10 orientation today, meanwhile having a chance to briefly catch up with van (what has it been, 4 years at least?!?) and navigate more hallways than sundays usually allow. as i listened to the principal address the students, it dawned on me just how long ago high school was, that much of what he said to the group would almost definitely be disregarded by older crowds.
i also had a chance to browse south edmonton common a bit today, yet found myself entirely uninterested in shopping here, as was the case three summers ago. why pay lots for what is essentially uniformity? moreover, there's no dire need, so i can wait.
i've opted not to take any online courses for the next quarter, as i'm still unsure of where my roots will be after that. however, with increased daytime to spare, i fully intend to become self-educated via the paternally created library.
"wo ke you shemme gei ni ah?"
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posted by simplejoys @ 17:26
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| 23 August 2004 |
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happy belated chinese valentine's day, esp to my island family! strangely enough, i spent it in the pouring rain.
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posted by simplejoys @ 17:13
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| 20 August 2004 |
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how can you be homesick for something you only had for less than two months at a time? well, apparently it's possible. nonetheless, thanks to my BFF, mentor, AMM, NGG, parents and two gold flowers for making my return easier, though.
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posted by simplejoys @ 17:55
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| 15 August 2004 |
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still hasn't sunk in beyond my conversation that i will be back in canada in about three and a half days. definitely wish the time in taipei could have been longer, but i thank God for the many blessings i was given during this brief period.
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posted by simplejoys @ 18:52
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