Tag: English
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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…
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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…