Happy rabbit year! The past weekend started Chinese new year. I heard from friends in China, since Covid outbreak, first time family got together to celebrate. That’s a progress. Last year, I had Chinese New Year with aunt and we watched Beijing winter Olympics together. This year, with aunt, 2 of her best friends and …
Category Archives: Beauty
It’s Still Good for January
I went out to run a few errands…felt like a coffee in a misty gray day. I walked to a local bookstore at a popular square. I asked if they have decaf, the lady said not now yet if I want to wait for a few minutes, they could make me one, great! I brought …
Hair Repair
My hair easily comes out whether by touching or gravity, especially when it’s long, when I brush down, it stuck and pull hair off so I try not to brush often. It seems getting worse recently when I wash or brush hair. I don’t have that many hair to go down in this speed. I …
Return to School
I returned to NSYSU (National Sun Yat-Sen University) my alumni university, more than 3 years since my last visit, I noticed quite a few changes… – more foreign students from various cultures – the tunnel becomes a sky, recorded with cloud-shape lights, neon-light stars, and projection of art, poem, etc. With Christmas coming, students are …
Alternative Thanksgiving
Instead of ham and turkey, I had BBQ and hot pot. Different weather and food yet same gratefulness to be able to spend time with mom and dad. Simply joy to ride a bicycle to traditional market with mom, enjoy local treats, and most importantly, see dad recovering well after surgery. It’s a special year, …
People Like to Help
I would like house insulation work done before traveling and the winter. I was told the wait time is 4 weeks ‘n more. I decided to look up companies and make calls myself. First company I called told me they’re fully booked till early December, second, third companies are booked till mid November. I kept …
Really?
Door was installed yesterday but seller refused to paint/ finish and said agreement doesn’t include paint, really? Who will consider a door is completed without finish? After ordering a nice door and sending crew to start work at 7:30am (installment done before 3pm), not to complete the last mile, really? I asked for $100 to …
行行出狀元 Master in All Walks of Life
I heard from a friend who had a technician to repair a dryer for her. He charged $210 and it’s considered a reasonable price. What’s more interesting is that it’s his 8th projects that day and 2 more to come to close the day. Imagine how much money the electrician is making (of course, lots …
Surprised Housemates
I got a call from aunt that one of her neighbors asked for support…Her rental is waiting for inspection to allow people to move in. The inspection is delayed and she has 2 tenants who need a place of up to 2 weeks stay. I have space yet I don’t have furniture, also, Covid is …
New Chapter
Today is Mid-Autumn Festival. After helping out Asian day art & craft stand at Boston Common, I moved into new home. It’s too late and I’m too tired to unpack, plus the bed would need some time to expand after taking off air-sealed package. I sleep well in a sleeping bag on the floor of …