Lavender Cafe: 2006

Friday, December 22, 2006

0110. Almost going home with bare feet

I went to Vancouver, home sweet home, on December 20th. But before I went on to the airplane, I found one of my shoes is broken. The pair of shoes is from Clark and I had it for at least four years now. It is one of my favorite pair because it is good for both skirts and pants. It's a pity that the only broken area is the inner seamline of right shoes. There is no way to repair this shoe either. I was worried that I couldn't make it home. I didn't plan to purchase a new pair of shoes early. The only other pair of shoes I have is high heel. It's impossible to wear the high heel every time I go out. The good thing is at least I have a pair of hiking boots left at home. Now just wait for boxing day to get a new pair.

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

0109. Study Notes - 20061212

(This is notes jogged down during Bible Study at ShiLin Zion Church, Tuesday Dec 12th of 2006.)

I shouldn't live like a begger when I am a son of God. God's characters and Power are on me and I can overcome my weakness!

Only myself can make myself unhappy.

Believe I have then I have. (Mark 11:24)

Prayer is not for asking God to give. It is for us to understand that God wants to give us and we just need to stretch out our hands to take or receive.

Saturday, December 02, 2006

0108. Hospital visitations

Today, I went to see two elderly people with three sisters. The first one we visit was Stella's grandfather. Her grandpa is lying on the bed and unable to talk. Stella feared that her grandpa would pass away without knowing Christ at all. While we were there, we sang and talked to the old man. Because its closer to Christmas, we sang a song named "a present" to him in the middle. I thought he was touched by it because I saw tears. We are not sure how he felt and thought. But it touched me that he understood. Later, one of the sister said that my singing was like an angel and my prayer voice was soft and nice. Honestly, I don't know how to response to that. But thank God for the gifts of voice.

Then, we went to see grandmother of a sister. We had to speak Taiwaness, which I am not good at. She was tired when we got there. But before we left, she had smile on her face. And we all were happy because we had good time with her. She knows she is a child of God. That was wonderful. What a difference between two people we visited. One is full of hope and the other is not. I am glad that I am at hopeful side. Lastly, we all thought grandma is so wonderful. I am kind of scare to be with my own grandmother. Am I jealous? I don't know. But I do know I prefer to be a wonderful person when I grow old.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

0107. What kind of life I want

Recently, I talked to some friends. It made me think what kind of job I should be doing. I never like those over-working hours, especially no rewards to those exra hours. Like now, I am still in office after ten PM just to talk to vendor. My friends pointed out that there are other ways to get myself support. What we talk about is that work doesn't have to be 9 to 5. Some has irregular hours but still making money, like selling over internet. Some works shorter but entensive hours, like stock brokers. I am not sure which way will work for me. In any way, I hope I will enjoy the life every day.

Friday, November 24, 2006

0106. Some crazy days

After a few months, I moved, my working items adjusted a bit, and decided going home for Christmas. Suddenly, I feel tired. Every one is telling me to go back but I haven't heard "yes" from above yet.
Well, even though my job has a big of change but still not quite in the right area. We all joke about it saying that we have three people but only one doing works related to Usability. Waiting for the day that I can really do Usability!

Thursday, August 31, 2006

0105. Me? Excellence? You gotta be kidding!

This is not the first hear people say I am excellent.
What exactly is the definition of excellence?

I never think myself as excellence
I just have interests in many things
took another degree
Anything I can do, from my profession, computer, playing piano, etc.,
I only know them half deep
Is this counting as excellence? Just because it looks like I know everything?

I believe a person with excellence
is a person who understand a topic or a profession
very well and deep

I am not that kind of person
because I am easily to change my focus
Therefore,
please don't say I am excellent.

Monday, July 31, 2006

0104. Heat and Wind

It is extremely hot in Taiwan this year. In fact, it starts from June and probably because two July in this year Chinese Luner Calendar. The temperature is upto 36 degree during day time. Gush, 20+ is already hot in Vancouver. What a difference! Without air conditioner, it's hard to sleep well. I wonder how much electricity I will spend at the end of this summer, especially now the electricity fee is going up.
Where I live now is really bad in terms of air flow. I asked Jesus to send some wind in otherwise David will have a hard to sleep. Even though it is extremely hot, we have winds come in from time to time. Thank you, Jesus.

Saturday, July 29, 2006

0103. Shoes

I broght a pair of shoes last year for a business trip. It only has quater inch pump, the colour close to skin colour. I didn't want to bring tones of stuff for just one week business trip. At same time, I knew there would be some walking. Hence, I was looking for a pair of shoes that good for walking and at work. I wear it almost all the time this past year. Now, i can't wear it for raining day. Looking down this pair of shoes on my feet, I think this is the fastest time I wore off shoes. Maybe I should buy another pair like this one.

Saturday, July 01, 2006

0102. Dress Style

More than one person said something about dressing to me. I am not good at dressing myself and so used to the same styles and colours. Finding out a different dressing style is fun. The other day, I found out a brand of jeans, which have some enhancement on the leg shapes. It looks great and I will find a time to try them in store. But since I can't stand the heat, so there is no pants in the summer yet. I hope I won't over doing this :)

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

0101. Little Brother of mine

My little brother came over to stay for a few months. I found out one thing, he is good at being lost. On the other hand, he lost the fun of being lost because of I am too good at getting around. It should be good to spend sometime with him after all these years. I can see myself being busier in the next few months.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

0100. Work Swirl (16)

Finally, we know what we are doing after several weeks of uncertainty. I, surprisely, is moved to be part of usability team. I didn't expect this at all. But I like it. At least now I can do more about HCI and any thing related to it. I am looking forward to this new changes.

Sunday, April 30, 2006

0099. Happy blog?!

I found out a friend left a message on my blog. He said, it's been a long time since I post a happy blog. A happy blog? I didn't notice that. Maybe it's true. It's easy to lose happiness when there are more work, more stuff we want and think too much. Maybe it's because I forgot to be thankful and finding new interesting things about life. Or it's because I forgot write. Maybe I shall change the way I write: whatever I wrote is what I want to remember.

Saturday, April 22, 2006

0098. Work Swirl (15)

Another re-org in the company. Basically, it is not much of difference beside changing departments and job titles. Who knows whether this is good or bad. I am not sure if I will still handle the same vendors yet. I only hope to get closer to what I studied before.

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

0097. Work and Life

One of our manager said something like this: Those who do not work overtime are already paid and shall not get bonus as rewards. I really don't know what to say about this. But it is too narrow view to judge who shall get bonus. Another I read an article about the difference between Chinese and Caucasian view of work and life. I agree to the author that many Chinese do not know what to do besides work. I truly think those who only know work are poor. They don't know what they can do at spare time besides work. We often being requested to get boarder view and learning more. But how can we improve ourselves when we offer all the time to the office? Therefore, we shall all our own private time -- for rest, family, house work and our own learning. Caucasian is better than us on this. I rather to be a person who knows how to live, instead of working machine.

Saturday, March 18, 2006

0096. Future

A while ago, I got a card. In the card, there is a phrase from a professor said to his student. "No matter where you work, it has to be the place that you can apply what you learned." This is so close to my thoughts lately. From January, I have been thinking about my job direction. I haven't been able to do anything on what I learned at school. Even though I moved to a new position, there is not much chance to get deeply involved in that area. Going to a new job is definitely happening. I just don't know when. I think it will be all crystal clear when the time is up.

Thursday, February 23, 2006

0095. Wired Weather

Can you believe that the temperature difference could be upto 10 degrees within one day? Well, it happens, here in Taipei. All I can say what a wired weather we have this year.

Monday, January 16, 2006

0094. Narnia

I feel like being away from people. Partially because of work, it is also because the tireness. But I still went to see the first movie of Narnia with friends. I am really familiar with the story of Narnia. I had a whole chinese set fifteen years ago. I read them from time to time. Every time I read, I discovered some new understanding. The movie is not too far away from the book, with amazing computer effects.
I felt better after watching the movie. While walking along home, I had time to think several things.
＊ Edmund went to Narnia, followed by Lucy, but denied Lucy is right. Human's pride often lets us step away from acknowledging we are wrong.
＊ Fox (I don't remember there is such character in the book) looks like more on the evil side. But it is faithful to Aslan. What shows outside is not exactly who we are.
＊ Susan received a horn as a gift, which brings help when blow. In the Prince Caspian, the help is coming after blowing horn but not arriving right away. Just like Daniel prayed, God did listened but the help arrived after days. Therefore, our prayer reach to God in heaven but we have to be patient sometimes.
＊ Edmund's desire almost got himself killed.
＊ Aslan said to Peter, Susan and Lucy let the past be past. This is forgiveness and forget, just like God forgive and forget our transgressions.
＊ In the book, Lucy didn't watch Edmund get fully healed (opposite to the movie). Aslan said to her, "must more sacrificed for Edmund?" I think God asks us to do what we shall do and believe God will take care what we care for.
＊ "Once King or Queen of Narnia, forever King and Queen of Narnia." This is the same as children of God.

Sunday, January 08, 2006

0093. Choir

For a long time, I didn't join any choir. After Christmas celebration, I thought it would be nice to have few people practice together. I love acapella and it would be wonderful to do it well. I don't get people to sing acapella but there are small choir starting practice at church. Even though it is not exactly what I am thinking but at least I get to sing new songs. I surprise myself too. I can sing to the high A.

Saturday, January 07, 2006

0092. Breakfast

There is a breakfast bar near by where I currently live, which sells a pretty good tuna-egg sandwich. It has quite a bit of tuna with some veggies. It only cost about one dollar CDN, including a drink. It's quite enough for one meal.
NB. It's very common to see those breakfast bar in Taiwan. They sells all kinds of sandwiches and some burgers. Sandwiches is made of two pieces of bread (may be toasted), veggies, egg, and your choice of main filling (Ham, cheeze, etc).

Sunday, January 01, 2006

0091. New Year

On the way home after church meeting, people were everywhere from Taipei Main Station to home. I never understand what is the point of celebrating New Year and why everyone is so over-excited. One of my colleagues walked home at three in the morning because she couldn't get a taxi at all. I probably will only be excited about Jesus in my entire life.

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