Category: Archived
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Oops
“Excuse me, are you guys open?” The young man lifted his head from behind the counter and blinked. “Oh yes, yes. Let me…” He ran to the back of the cafe and turned on the lights. It’s very dim and the wooden tables feels like plastic. “Sorry…” the young man mumbled politely and vanished from eyesight.…
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Cancer
Her face burst into a smile, like a flower melting outwards in slow motion. That’s how her expression changes, always steady and calm, but would surprise you how wide her smile can be. When she’s in focus, her pointed brows and mouth stands out. Her full bangs are heavy and still. Her grey and pink checker jacket…
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Pleasant chit-chat
He stopped in the middle of silence again. Not long ago, I’d need to ask “what is it?” cluelessly. I started listening too. Sounds like regular jazz. I tried to imagine what piqued his interest, but it sounds so regular. I tried to guess what his mind is focusing on. “No, I don’t think it’s…
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Try again
There are things you’d try harder even though you hate it. Because you care for someone and don’t want to give up. You want to keep them not just in your life, but in a dear place in your heart. Some relationships are easier to work towards. Some other keep getting put off. I wish I’d understand…
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A routine working day
My first day living a normal routine life in Taipei! Taking the bus to work, getting in the office at 9, wondering what to eat for lunch, leaving the office at 6:30, taking the MRT to meet friends for event. The event was at Wan Hua. The alleys are full of tailor shops and clothing…