Category: Archived
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Pouring Windy Rain
It’s pouring in Taipei. I’ve heard about the rain since arriving Taipei an hour ago, but only now I finally emerged from the underground to be witness the pouring rain. It’s a constant movement of silky blinds, powerfully stopping everything in motion, but also swiftly waving with the wind. It’s amazing how people are exasperated and dealing…
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Window Bar
“No no, it won’t work. It’s not as romantic as you’d expect.” “No no, it’s easy. Just put some boards together as a tall table.” “No no, you don’t understand. When typhoon comes it’s gonna leak and everything would be wet and moldy.” “No no, what do you mean? Just put it away when it rains!” Mom still…
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The Day is long
Finally, a 9-5 sleep. 9pm to 5am, that is! My best record is 6:30-8am, but the day is long and there are lots to talk about, many to meet and much to do. After my morning nap the day was spent in headache, sleepiness and slight nausea again. Getting together with high school friends is one…
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Addiction to nausea
Sometimes nausea has a mentally calming effect. It’s a comfort of knowing I’m capable of being attached to something, and capable to withstand the uncomforted of the relationship. Not enough sleep. Because I give my time to you. Not enough food. Spending time doing anything together is good enough. Just feeling sick. You had my attention, energy…
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2nd Night at Home
The second day back home is again spent with people I treasure. It’s been years since I last saw shotgun’s show in Taiwan. What could have been a slightly out-of-place old friend’s support became a reunion for us, again! How can one year seem so long ago? Although we all feel like passing out at 3am…