Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Beach bum
I went on a company trip down to Kenting the past week. It was exactly what I needed--a break from work, tanning on the beach, eating for free, sleeping on comfy beds, tanning on the beach, etc.
Will post pics up soon.
Will post pics up soon.
Monday, September 05, 2005
Shit Happens
Some bitchass stole my pink bike!!!
I locked it next to the subway entrance--where all the other bikes are parked and when I checked on it yesterday it was gone!
A curse to the person(s) that stole Pinky!
I locked it next to the subway entrance--where all the other bikes are parked and when I checked on it yesterday it was gone!
A curse to the person(s) that stole Pinky!
Friday, September 02, 2005
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Thursday
Typhoon day, no work.
Its a Thursday, but it feels like a Saturday....
Nothing to do but to be lazy. hmm--I don't know why I'm bitchin!
Its a Thursday, but it feels like a Saturday....
Nothing to do but to be lazy. hmm--I don't know why I'm bitchin!
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Harvard Test
1 = 5
2 = 25
3 = 125
4 = 625
5 =?
I guess this question was part of the Harvard entrance exam.
Can you guess what 5 equals?
2 = 25
3 = 125
4 = 625
5 =?
I guess this question was part of the Harvard entrance exam.
Can you guess what 5 equals?
Office Space
I watched Office Space today. Holy shit!!! It sure hit the mark~ I've only been working a month, but my everyday is exactly like the movie. How am I going to survive? =P
Monday, August 29, 2005
August Blues~
I had another weird dream last nite.
I was driving somewhere and I called up Matt LeBlanc--only I couldn't remember his name, so I called him "Joey". I was confirming our plans for later and he teased me about not remember his name.
I then pull up to a spa like place to meet up with someone. I'm not sure who I'm suppose to meet with until Courtney Cox flags me down! So we chat for a bit and Jennifer Aniston joins us!! She's still sad over her divorce and gained a lil weight (ok, a lot of weight). So Courtney and I are doing the sympathetic head tilt while she grieves and we see Brad Pitt about to walk in door! (glass doors) He's holding hands with Jennifer Garner (weird how it wasn't Angelina Jolie) and Jennifer Aniston starts to weep while Courtney gives him the evil eye.
I sensed the upcoming tension, so I get up, walk towards the door, grab his arm and lead him away before all hell breaks loose. I guide him upstairs to a hidden room where a room full of wannabe thugs are playing poker and I make Brad get in on the game.
I go back downstairs and Courtney Cox turns into Roseanne Bar!! And she's pissed at me for leading Brad away so she starts chasing me in the spa and I wake up.
Talk about weird~~
I had my first English class last Saturday. 3 people showed up and we went to a nearby coffee shop for some afternoon tea. The company picked up the tab. My co-workers then came over to play mah jong, cards and eat, eat, eat. The last 4 left the apt around 4:30am. Felt a lot like college--sad thing is, I'm still recovering! And I didn't even drink. *chuckle chuckle* I ain't 18 no more!
I was driving somewhere and I called up Matt LeBlanc--only I couldn't remember his name, so I called him "Joey". I was confirming our plans for later and he teased me about not remember his name.
I then pull up to a spa like place to meet up with someone. I'm not sure who I'm suppose to meet with until Courtney Cox flags me down! So we chat for a bit and Jennifer Aniston joins us!! She's still sad over her divorce and gained a lil weight (ok, a lot of weight). So Courtney and I are doing the sympathetic head tilt while she grieves and we see Brad Pitt about to walk in door! (glass doors) He's holding hands with Jennifer Garner (weird how it wasn't Angelina Jolie) and Jennifer Aniston starts to weep while Courtney gives him the evil eye.
I sensed the upcoming tension, so I get up, walk towards the door, grab his arm and lead him away before all hell breaks loose. I guide him upstairs to a hidden room where a room full of wannabe thugs are playing poker and I make Brad get in on the game.
I go back downstairs and Courtney Cox turns into Roseanne Bar!! And she's pissed at me for leading Brad away so she starts chasing me in the spa and I wake up.
Talk about weird~~
I had my first English class last Saturday. 3 people showed up and we went to a nearby coffee shop for some afternoon tea. The company picked up the tab. My co-workers then came over to play mah jong, cards and eat, eat, eat. The last 4 left the apt around 4:30am. Felt a lot like college--sad thing is, I'm still recovering! And I didn't even drink. *chuckle chuckle* I ain't 18 no more!
Friday, August 19, 2005
If I must...
THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Nancy
2. Mah Jong Nazi
3. NJ Star
THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. Nancy: '-------'
2. see above
3. so i'm not very creative--sue me.
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My teeny, tiny eyes
2. My fat ass--tho my ass is fat, I've been complimented many a times by intoxicated guys at the clubs. go me?!
3. My abs of steel, which without Winsor Pilates, would still be flabby.
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My height- I'm 5'3 but I want to be 5'5
2. My legs--I want Kei's legs.
3. The fact that I have to shave everyday annoys me.
THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Creepy old men
2. Taiwanese fashion
3. Things that go bump in the nite
THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Coffee
2. MSN Gossip column
3. Fine--reading Astri's blog.
THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. White polo shirt
2. Capri khakis --Casual Friday!
3. My work ID card
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS OR MUSICAL ARTISTS:
1. Sammi Cheng
2. Anything hip-hoppy---I like em dirrrrty songs =P
3. See above
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS:
1. Baby got back - Sir Mix Alot
2. Hope - Faith Evans/Twista
3. Hold you down - J.Lo/Fat Joe
THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. Great sex
2. see above
3. that's all
2 TRUTHS 1 LIE:
1. I can stuff 30+ grapes in my mouth
2. I can only remember the swear words in other languages
3. I scaled the Himalaylas and had dim sum with the Dali Lama
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE PREFERRED SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. Clean cut hair style
2. Pearly white teeth (preferably straight)
3. As long as the guy is taller/weighs more/older than me--it's all good!
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Shooting hoops
2. Road trips
3. Mah jong!
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. Eat a double decker from Taco Bell!!
2. Take a dump
3. Streak in the office
THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING/YOU'VE CONSIDERED:
1. FBI agent
2. Professional House/Apt sitter
3. Chef
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Greece
2. Egypt
3. Great Wall of China
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Be an advocate for World Peace
2. Backpack throughout Europe/Africa and S.America
3. Win the Noble Prize for bringing peace on earth
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
1. I like sports
2. When I see a girl cry, I get the hell outta there!
3. I am a pervert
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. I shriek when I see a cockroach/spider in the room
2. I cried in Armaggedon
3. I love Sex & The City.
THREE MALE CELEB CRUSHES:
1. Brad Pitt
2. Colin Farrell
3. Daniel Wu (hong kong actor)
THREE PEOPLE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TAKE THIS QUIZ NOW:
1. Josh!!
2. Danny!!
3. Cathy!!! since you don't have a blog, email it!
1. Nancy
2. Mah Jong Nazi
3. NJ Star
THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. Nancy: '-------'
2. see above
3. so i'm not very creative--sue me.
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My teeny, tiny eyes
2. My fat ass--tho my ass is fat, I've been complimented many a times by intoxicated guys at the clubs. go me?!
3. My abs of steel, which without Winsor Pilates, would still be flabby.
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. My height- I'm 5'3 but I want to be 5'5
2. My legs--I want Kei's legs.
3. The fact that I have to shave everyday annoys me.
THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU:
1. Creepy old men
2. Taiwanese fashion
3. Things that go bump in the nite
THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. Coffee
2. MSN Gossip column
3. Fine--reading Astri's blog.
THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. White polo shirt
2. Capri khakis --Casual Friday!
3. My work ID card
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS OR MUSICAL ARTISTS:
1. Sammi Cheng
2. Anything hip-hoppy---I like em dirrrrty songs =P
3. See above
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS:
1. Baby got back - Sir Mix Alot
2. Hope - Faith Evans/Twista
3. Hold you down - J.Lo/Fat Joe
THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:
1. Great sex
2. see above
3. that's all
2 TRUTHS 1 LIE:
1. I can stuff 30+ grapes in my mouth
2. I can only remember the swear words in other languages
3. I scaled the Himalaylas and had dim sum with the Dali Lama
THREE PHYSICAL THINGS ABOUT THE PREFERRED SEX THAT APPEAL TO YOU:
1. Clean cut hair style
2. Pearly white teeth (preferably straight)
3. As long as the guy is taller/weighs more/older than me--it's all good!
THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. Shooting hoops
2. Road trips
3. Mah jong!
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. Eat a double decker from Taco Bell!!
2. Take a dump
3. Streak in the office
THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING/YOU'VE CONSIDERED:
1. FBI agent
2. Professional House/Apt sitter
3. Chef
THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. Greece
2. Egypt
3. Great Wall of China
THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. Be an advocate for World Peace
2. Backpack throughout Europe/Africa and S.America
3. Win the Noble Prize for bringing peace on earth
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A BOY:
1. I like sports
2. When I see a girl cry, I get the hell outta there!
3. I am a pervert
THREE WAYS THAT YOU ARE STEREOTYPICALLY A GIRL:
1. I shriek when I see a cockroach/spider in the room
2. I cried in Armaggedon
3. I love Sex & The City.
THREE MALE CELEB CRUSHES:
1. Brad Pitt
2. Colin Farrell
3. Daniel Wu (hong kong actor)
THREE PEOPLE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE TAKE THIS QUIZ NOW:
1. Josh!!
2. Danny!!
3. Cathy!!! since you don't have a blog, email it!
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
The city
I love walking in Taipei. The place is cramped with sky scrapers, cars, subways, buses, scooters, street vendors, shops, etc. that walking around is the best way to explore.
Whenever I take the bus/ride my bike to work, I always think of a scene from "You've Got Mail". It's in the beginning where Meg Ryan walks the streets of New York to her bookstore. As she walks, stores are opening, people are heading to Starbucks to get their morning coffee--its like watching the city wake up. Can't really get that feeling in Taipei--just the crazy morning rush and after work traffic.
But with the yin there is a yang. The night is here is amazing. Besides the fact that there's too many things to do to list, just by looking down Zhong Xiao E. Rd is a treat in itself. I guess its safe to say that Taiwanese people are more nite owls than morning people.
I can't wait for the weather to get cooler. I learned 1 valueable lesson this past month. And that is: no mascara during the summer months in Taiwan. I'm always mistaken for a high schooler here, so for work, I would wear make up--nothing fancy. But with the walking and the sweating and the long hours, I would literally look like a panda by the end of the day. Plus, I once poked myself in the eye with a qtip while trying to wipe it off. I stopped applying mascara the next morning. Lesson learned the hard way.
Whenever I take the bus/ride my bike to work, I always think of a scene from "You've Got Mail". It's in the beginning where Meg Ryan walks the streets of New York to her bookstore. As she walks, stores are opening, people are heading to Starbucks to get their morning coffee--its like watching the city wake up. Can't really get that feeling in Taipei--just the crazy morning rush and after work traffic.
But with the yin there is a yang. The night is here is amazing. Besides the fact that there's too many things to do to list, just by looking down Zhong Xiao E. Rd is a treat in itself. I guess its safe to say that Taiwanese people are more nite owls than morning people.
I can't wait for the weather to get cooler. I learned 1 valueable lesson this past month. And that is: no mascara during the summer months in Taiwan. I'm always mistaken for a high schooler here, so for work, I would wear make up--nothing fancy. But with the walking and the sweating and the long hours, I would literally look like a panda by the end of the day. Plus, I once poked myself in the eye with a qtip while trying to wipe it off. I stopped applying mascara the next morning. Lesson learned the hard way.
Sunday, August 14, 2005
In & out
I think I've caught Astri's maniacal blogging obsession! ^__^
I remember talking to Heather on the phone about 2 months ago. I called cuz I had accepted a job offer at a import/export company and thought I would have the income to make the international call. I tried to sound excited about the job, but it wasn't something to gush about.
In the conversation, Heather saying how her job (she's in pr) wasn't fulfilling-- in the sense that what she was doing wasn't saving lives or making a positive impact. Now that I'm in advertising, I'm starting to wondering that as well. If y'all didn't know, I'm advertising tobacco ( I know, I'm going straight to hell).
The advertising process is fun. I work closely with the creative team that designs the ads, meet with suppliers that manufactures the samples and relay info to the client. There's always something to do and to learn, but the whole tobacco thing is getting to me. I can't help but think, "shit, I'm advertising a product that kills. wtf is wrong with me?" Is it really worth it to stick to it after trying so hard to get in? So much for having morals or principles eh?
I know I should be more open-minded, but everytime I look at my LIVESTRONG bracelet, the word 'hypocrite' screams back at me. All I can say right now is 'in & out'.
I remember talking to Heather on the phone about 2 months ago. I called cuz I had accepted a job offer at a import/export company and thought I would have the income to make the international call. I tried to sound excited about the job, but it wasn't something to gush about.
In the conversation, Heather saying how her job (she's in pr) wasn't fulfilling-- in the sense that what she was doing wasn't saving lives or making a positive impact. Now that I'm in advertising, I'm starting to wondering that as well. If y'all didn't know, I'm advertising tobacco ( I know, I'm going straight to hell).
The advertising process is fun. I work closely with the creative team that designs the ads, meet with suppliers that manufactures the samples and relay info to the client. There's always something to do and to learn, but the whole tobacco thing is getting to me. I can't help but think, "shit, I'm advertising a product that kills. wtf is wrong with me?" Is it really worth it to stick to it after trying so hard to get in? So much for having morals or principles eh?
I know I should be more open-minded, but everytime I look at my LIVESTRONG bracelet, the word 'hypocrite' screams back at me. All I can say right now is 'in & out'.
Too much time?
I'm typing away in Janet/Amanda's room and as I look around, I'm noticing 5 different clocks! There's 3 by the bed, 1 on the desk and 1 hanging on the wall. If you count my laptop and cell phone, that's 7! clocks in a tiny space. Interesting...
I have too much time on my hands. Ha-ha-ha.. (pat on the back)
I have too much time on my hands. Ha-ha-ha.. (pat on the back)
Sunday
Alice invited me to her friends bday shinding earlier and at first I was a bit hesitant to go... I still had food coma from dinner and was suprisingly gassy. But I decided to stop by and meet new people--and boy did I!
All the people that I met are taking classes at ShiDa and it was really nice to finally relax and enjoy the scene.
All the people that I met are taking classes at ShiDa and it was really nice to finally relax and enjoy the scene.
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Games
People at work love to play games. I guess its their way of bonding. We went bowling couple weeks ago and the new trend is playing "big old two" before the weekend. My kind of people!
I met up with Grace couple days ago to pick up some stuff she brought from the states. I was hoping for some juicy gossip, but alas, all I got was a sympathetic shrug of the shoulders. Next time, next time....
I will be starting my 4th week at Batey this coming Monday--time sure flies! I'm still trying to learn the basic lingos and procedures, but some days, I feel like a complete idiot and can't understand a lick of what they're trying to tell me. That's not ADD right?
I officially moved into the apt with Alice and Moe. I'm actually a part-time roommate still. 4 days there and 3 days with grandma. Amanda went back to the states yesterday and won't be back till end of September. Gee, I wish I could visit the states. I'm still craving Taco Bell!!!! And at this moment--KFC! Must be that time of the month coming up. Sigh~
I met up with Grace couple days ago to pick up some stuff she brought from the states. I was hoping for some juicy gossip, but alas, all I got was a sympathetic shrug of the shoulders. Next time, next time....
I will be starting my 4th week at Batey this coming Monday--time sure flies! I'm still trying to learn the basic lingos and procedures, but some days, I feel like a complete idiot and can't understand a lick of what they're trying to tell me. That's not ADD right?
I officially moved into the apt with Alice and Moe. I'm actually a part-time roommate still. 4 days there and 3 days with grandma. Amanda went back to the states yesterday and won't be back till end of September. Gee, I wish I could visit the states. I'm still craving Taco Bell!!!! And at this moment--KFC! Must be that time of the month coming up. Sigh~
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Typhoon Part Deux
So we had another typhoon last friday (8/5). Wasn't as bad as the first one and I welcomed the day off from work. But with good things, there's always a catch. I have to do a presentation on Monday so my weekend will be spent researching the Taiwan Tobacco Market. I feel like I'm back in Raven's class...
We did a mass cleaning of the apt yesterday and even rearranged the furniture. I do like the new set up--it reminds me of the "Friends" set. The apt is manifested with these little bugs and we can't figure out where they're coming from! Pain in the ass. AND, when we were cleaning Moe's food, we found another species of bugs! I think the apt is too moist, plus we have carpet so its easier for bugs to multiple. Oh gosh, I'm living in a bug's nest!
I had the oddest dream last nite. I was being hunted down by a robot from the future! Yes, it does sound like a cheap "the terminator" rip off, but I actually woke up when the robot caught me! Funky--I wonder what it means!! Seeing that I couldn't sleep, I decided to brew some coffee and make some good ol fashion american style banana pancakes for breakfast. Too bad we don't have bacon, that would've made it 100% perfecto! Man, I miss IHOP!
Work is work. I'm still trying to fit in and its taking longer than expected. Sometimes I wish there was another ABC or foreigner in the office. Bah~
We did a mass cleaning of the apt yesterday and even rearranged the furniture. I do like the new set up--it reminds me of the "Friends" set. The apt is manifested with these little bugs and we can't figure out where they're coming from! Pain in the ass. AND, when we were cleaning Moe's food, we found another species of bugs! I think the apt is too moist, plus we have carpet so its easier for bugs to multiple. Oh gosh, I'm living in a bug's nest!
I had the oddest dream last nite. I was being hunted down by a robot from the future! Yes, it does sound like a cheap "the terminator" rip off, but I actually woke up when the robot caught me! Funky--I wonder what it means!! Seeing that I couldn't sleep, I decided to brew some coffee and make some good ol fashion american style banana pancakes for breakfast. Too bad we don't have bacon, that would've made it 100% perfecto! Man, I miss IHOP!
Work is work. I'm still trying to fit in and its taking longer than expected. Sometimes I wish there was another ABC or foreigner in the office. Bah~
Saturday, July 30, 2005
"light bulb"
I'm a big fan of this Taiwanese talk show called "kan xi lai le". Todays rerun had 5 local models as guests. One of them looked strangely familiar... I kept thinking to myself, "have I met her before?"... then it hit me!
A month ago I had written an entry about a Chinese Angelina Jolie lookalike--I think they're related! They have to be sisters (the big goldfish eyes--uncanny!). I mean, they both have the same last name and its an uncommon one. Plus, they're both freakishly tall for a Taiwanese. Haha--so funny. The Chinese Angelina is an AD at Pubilicis--has to be in her late 20's to be an AD... The model on tv is a year younger than me. I'm just laughing at my thinking process. *chuckle chuckle*
Other than my absurd way of entertaining myself, I lasted 5 full days at Batey! Go me! The work is fun--but a lot of shit to learn. I know I'm going to get 'lectured' in the upcoming weeks. >__<"
I made a visit to this club called Room 18 last nite. They have a new location and its just HUGE! Very swanky inside. I didn't dance much nor drink. I was just in awe at the club scene. Sure reminded me of the days I used to teach English. I gotta say tho, Taiwanese guys sure groove to a 'different' kind of beat. I did notice that a lot of the local girls are getting freaky deaky with each other. Felt like I was watchin porn or something. I left the club around 12:30am (early huh?) and called it a nite.
Time to enjoy the rest of my weekend.
A month ago I had written an entry about a Chinese Angelina Jolie lookalike--I think they're related! They have to be sisters (the big goldfish eyes--uncanny!). I mean, they both have the same last name and its an uncommon one. Plus, they're both freakishly tall for a Taiwanese. Haha--so funny. The Chinese Angelina is an AD at Pubilicis--has to be in her late 20's to be an AD... The model on tv is a year younger than me. I'm just laughing at my thinking process. *chuckle chuckle*
Other than my absurd way of entertaining myself, I lasted 5 full days at Batey! Go me! The work is fun--but a lot of shit to learn. I know I'm going to get 'lectured' in the upcoming weeks. >__<"
I made a visit to this club called Room 18 last nite. They have a new location and its just HUGE! Very swanky inside. I didn't dance much nor drink. I was just in awe at the club scene. Sure reminded me of the days I used to teach English. I gotta say tho, Taiwanese guys sure groove to a 'different' kind of beat. I did notice that a lot of the local girls are getting freaky deaky with each other. Felt like I was watchin porn or something. I left the club around 12:30am (early huh?) and called it a nite.
Time to enjoy the rest of my weekend.
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Lucky 8
2 mundane jobs and 7 ad agencies later, I will be calling Batey / Red Cell my home.
[insert happy sigh]
[insert happy sigh]
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