This morning I had teeth pulled, wisdom teeth to be more specific. My mouth feels like it’s been beat up and I can’t eat solids for the next few days. This is EXACTLY how I wanted to spend my vacation back at home. Oh, and did I mention I have to go back to the [...]
Entries from January 2008
January 28, 2008
Back in the ville
Meet Simba. Our two-year-old puppy who is obviously not a lion, but certainly acts like one at times with his hyperactivity. Don’t be fooled by the picture of him below. He’s not jumping around as usual since he’s modeling the new outfit I bought him, which is, unfortunately, far too small.
I’m very happy to [...]
January 27, 2008
Sick in Vancouver
Every time I start my holidays from school – and I mean, every time – a cold bites me. Maybe it has something to do with that last rush to finish all my work and the extra stress, pressure and hermitry indoors. Or the fact that sleep and proper nutrition become a distant memory. [...]
January 25, 2008
Sunny in Vancouver (and Taipei continued)
No rain for the past two days I’ve been here. I feel rather fortunate that this city has welcomed me with open arms for my visit. It’s done a good job – once again – at putting me under a spell that makes me want to move here more and more.
On Sunday, I’ll be back [...]
January 13, 2008
Post-Taipei.
I had to see it for myself. The difference, they say, between the mainland and Taiwan.
And what a time for me to be here. The week of Taiwan’s parliamentary elections, vans circled the city to advertise candidates, the sound of loudspeakers and fireworks filled the air, and roadside banners were ubiquitous. This kind of [...]
January 7, 2008
A quick update.
First of all, would you buy medicine here? It’s honest, after all.
Currently eating and shopping my way through Hong Kong. This city keeps getting more and more expensive.
Me, my cousin Martin and Shannon got into a car accident this week while driving over to Causeway Bay. Four-car bumper to bumper. Thank goodness Shannon told me [...]
