tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4811691028585476392024-03-05T21:22:02.260+08:00My Psy-tiphic worldMike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.comBlogger527125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-80235111113837542162012-06-26T13:16:00.000+08:002012-06-26T13:18:27.769+08:00A new start<p>It has been nearly 6 months since my last post on this blog. Many things have happened during this short 6 months, and I believe that it would be best if I start everything anew.</p> <p>I once read a book called “Mutant Message from Down Under”, where the aborigines give themselves new names to suit their new character they would like to become. As one person echoes strongest to the name in hand, It is a great start for a person who wished to change for the better.</p> <p>Therefore, I would be putting an end to this blog here, and shift my future posts to a new blog. I hope you like the new look and energy in it. Thanks for your support.</p> <blockquote> <p>New Blog:</p> </blockquote> <p align="center"><font color="#ffc000" size="5"><a href="http://artisticmedicine.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Artistic Medicine</a></font></p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-86190467925305834692011-12-25T21:48:00.000+08:002011-12-25T21:49:21.324+08:00A Really Merry Christmas…<p align="center"><font color="#ff0000" size="5"></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#ff0000" size="5">MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!</font></p> <p align="justify">Well, I had one of the best Christmas as well. Met so many friends during the 全球慈青日, and I get to use English so frequently without anyone complaining about my accent, talked to a dear friend for a long long time, and got some very nice gifts from home, as well as a surprise gift of a second monitor for my use.</p> <p align="justify">It’s a blessing to know so many people, to receive so much love from everyone. Thanks.</p> <p align="justify">More stories to tell soon… =D</p> <p align="center"><font color="#ffff00" size="5">HAPPY NEW YEAR TOO!!!</font></p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-50338778126555912442011-12-19T21:37:00.000+08:002011-12-19T21:39:31.821+08:00Taroko National Park<p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E7Yg8Mgm6s4/Tu8-Tg7S_fI/AAAAAAAAE0s/H32ehWlLI8M/s1600-h/DSC_4124%25255B7%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_4124" border="0" alt="DSC_4124" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Yqz5F21Njbw/Tu8-UU4VSII/AAAAAAAAE0w/mdwUj3i4zQg/DSC_4124_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">A visit to the Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園) during the autumn is beautiful. It’s the closest experience with nature and its beauty. Water from deep mountains is so clean, so pure, you can really see that it’s blue…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SgKmIGvd-nw/Tu8-UwjGiBI/AAAAAAAAE08/Bn5MFKK9N70/s1600-h/DSC_3832%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3832" border="0" alt="DSC_3832" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tkGduSbneTA/Tu8-VmK2MOI/AAAAAAAAE1A/BAesQALcPJM/DSC_3832_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SfvltK77rLk/Tu8-WZkW-9I/AAAAAAAAE1M/VUNT3YtFvZ8/s1600-h/DSC_3756%25255B6%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3756" border="0" alt="DSC_3756" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-28Cx2N_WjXU/Tu8-XD3UrZI/AAAAAAAAE1U/hAHFezZ39Lc/DSC_3756_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">In order to encourage more visitors, some paths are created for visitors to walk through. Due to this reason, you may experience some water dripping on top of your head, and in some areas, you may observe increased risk of getting hit by a rock.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-K7RvhxeBS5I/Tu8-X5OAgdI/AAAAAAAAE1c/06qGPgTdAEc/s1600-h/DSC_3793%25255B9%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3793" border="0" alt="DSC_3793" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5Dq45illKo4/Tu8-Y7QQ0XI/AAAAAAAAE1g/ajyuihXcDMk/DSC_3793_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="598" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ujj_8zfZG_4/Tu8-ZYDlFGI/AAAAAAAAE1s/RMkYBz23Z5E/s1600-h/DSC_3817%25255B6%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3817" border="0" alt="DSC_3817" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gTM6V9VDyGg/Tu8-aVyAmYI/AAAAAAAAE1w/IBLyqaJMBAg/DSC_3817_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">There has been several cases of deaths due to falling rocks. So during typhoon or heavy rain, visitors are strongly discouraged from visiting this place. If it’s sunny after heavy rain the day before, please don’t even consider visiting this hazardous place. Nonetheless, nature is just fascinating and you can experience it all in Taroko Gorge and National Park.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6NSgMq9aAMo/Tu8-a9YX44I/AAAAAAAAE18/K4YDsnesnE0/s1600-h/DSC_3878%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3878" border="0" alt="DSC_3878" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oeqKwRKPOcI/Tu8-bgnyWtI/AAAAAAAAE2A/6U2ZV28wvHs/DSC_3878_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Some aborigines here making business out of arts and harvests of the forest.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a-Y1oFjV3yY/Tu8-cYz-0BI/AAAAAAAAE2I/DIEFD7JO2xU/s1600-h/DSC_3856%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3856" border="0" alt="DSC_3856" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fQvlCiw9v-E/Tu8-c4HVCoI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/MY5zNWtIcgo/DSC_3856_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZSFP2NwrOaE/Tu8-d9rnpEI/AAAAAAAAE2c/sEXQC_5VcX0/s1600-h/DSC_3924%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3924" border="0" alt="DSC_3924" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ek42e5noBeY/Tu8-exl3E3I/AAAAAAAAE2g/1LF2j767Jf0/DSC_3924_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Somewhere at the swallow grotto (燕子口), we had to wear safety helmets for ‘some’ protection, cause even with safety helmets, it doesn’t deter larger rocks to crack your head like an egg. So some visitors chose not to wear them.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lHCk-MyvpcI/Tu8-fevKKPI/AAAAAAAAE2o/ElBVkcHPCq4/s1600-h/DSC_4037%25255B7%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_4037" border="0" alt="DSC_4037" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zszpdLlne6g/Tu8-gZtRc8I/AAAAAAAAE2w/lpWM4V4d5YI/DSC_4037_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9VZbZ76JQaY/Tu8-g-liMgI/AAAAAAAAE24/BjNVmDbr-qc/s1600-h/DSC_4079%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_4079" border="0" alt="DSC_4079" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HmGfTwpXx2w/Tu8-hjaGpqI/AAAAAAAAE3A/IN-yPyB9LXo/DSC_4079_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-56zJWj2I_fU/Tu8-iAHYKUI/AAAAAAAAE3I/f9oYeLnaLZE/s1600-h/DSC_4067%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_4067" border="0" alt="DSC_4067" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sFRTq4pkfH4/Tu8-jKehzcI/AAAAAAAAE3Q/MedAfUAvxE4/DSC_4067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify">I think the most interesting part of Taroko gorge are the rock formations and the layered stones, some close approximate to the Grand Canyon in the US. View the photograph below with red-cyan anaglyph 3D glasses for best result.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xbMxkN2Ijt4/Tu8-jo-amnI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/YWzK6k-YkMg/s1600-h/DSC_3748_3D%25255B11%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3748_3D" border="0" alt="DSC_3748_3D" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HkStYxshuoY/Tu8-korkwBI/AAAAAAAAE3g/do9ZSIv_zGU/DSC_3748_3D_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="403" /></a></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify">This trip there may only be a one day trip, but the view up in the mountains was breath taking. I would want to spend more time there, and I’m definitely looking forward for a second visit.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-71623624938138071972011-12-16T17:48:00.000+08:002011-12-16T17:49:19.579+08:00Horticultural Therapy<p>It works… cause it requires much patience and creativity. It’s healing because we get closer to mother nature! Just love the experience! My art piece to share with everyone.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yNyZwnNtMK8/TusUG-Qnz2I/AAAAAAAAE0U/wuowOVVKrmI/s1600-h/Horticultural%252520Therapy%252520-%252520Art%25255B5%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Horticultural Therapy - Art" border="0" alt="Horticultural Therapy - Art" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yAmwhLDnZg4/TusUHaj8ucI/AAAAAAAAE0Y/EvuLRj3Tov8/Horticultural%252520Therapy%252520-%252520Art_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="693" /></a></p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-89164800807581083972011-12-15T22:37:00.000+08:002011-12-15T22:40:49.705+08:00Be an idiot<p>Perhaps I should be an idiot.</p> <p>Or someone who couldn’t think or talk or listen.</p> <p>To ignore others when they are hurtful.</p> <p>To keep my mouth shut when they’re not willing to listen.</p> <p>To stay away from all the rumours said about me.</p> <p>To act stupid when they’re being sarcastic.</p> <p>Afterall, an idiot finds much more joy and laughter in life.</p> <p>Perhaps I should just decide not to care anymore.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-29392963704769035222011-11-26T23:11:00.000+08:002011-11-26T23:16:09.246+08:00話都是你們說的。。。<p><font size="3"></font></p> <p><font size="3">儅我給意見的時候,你們認爲我在強迫意見。</font></p> <p><font size="3">儅我不在的時候,你們都自認爲這個、那個,胡説。</font></p> <p><font size="3">一直以來,我都在嘗試給意見,但是都被推開。</font></p> <p><font size="3">看來就算了。既然你們都不在乎別人說什麽,我就繼續靜靜聼就好了。</font></p> <p><font size="3">你們在乎的,也只有Gossip而已。</font></p> <p><font size="3">都是在說他人的是非。</font></p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-85910185324777393432011-11-24T23:24:00.000+08:002011-11-24T23:25:48.955+08:00Another unexpected gifts…<p align="justify">Ever since my ranting about some expensive stuffs in Hualien, someone brought some nice gifts all the way from Malaysia. Thank you so much. Didn’t expect so much love from everyone. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ODY9i-8N-tg/Ts5h-bkZExI/AAAAAAAAEz0/sTtFw0WHZdg/s1600-h/DSC_3303%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_3303" border="0" alt="DSC_3303" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7SiVgSKAHtk/Ts5h-0FBRmI/AAAAAAAAEz4/2Hs5bQKWOj4/DSC_3303_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Has been so busy these few weeks… and I really hoped that I could find time to share some experience here with everyone…</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-29094831570067753222011-10-29T17:43:00.000+08:002011-10-29T17:44:18.637+08:00A Sustainable Future<p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KkFGLdfPUS0/TqvK7psTSBI/AAAAAAAAEso/R6PzBQtH6TE/s1600-h/NGLive_pos%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fL579frl-wQ/TqvK8bSyfSI/AAAAAAAAEss/odFw-9AI-C4/NGLive_pos_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="130" /></a></p> <p align="justify">National Geographic Magazine is one of my must read reading material of all time. Not only I improved my use of vocabulary and diversify my writing techniques when I indulge myself in the articles, I get myself abreast of all the latest news and updates, especially on environmental discussions. </p> <p align="justify">Recently, I found myself watching the National Geographic Live! Explorers Symposium featured in the Apple iTunes Podcasts. I couldn’t help but agree more with one of the discussions in the episodes – Seafood and Survival by Barton Seaver. He is not a scientist, but merely an observer. As a chef, he realized the importance of a meal to humans – it is where humans get together as a family. As he got older, he came to realize that the seafood he used for cooking has become exorbitantly expensive, and some of his favourite catches were no longer there for harvesting. It was then he said this, “As chefs, we are responsible for creating a demand of exotic food. We are the one who popularized shark fin soup and we are now in control of the natural selection of seafood species.” He believed that it is our duty as the harvester of our natural resources should use our natural resources wisely.</p> <p align="justify">“Sustainability is not about the environment, it’s about sustaining people. We may have used an eco-friendly method to cultivate shrimps in farms, but having a shrimp buffet as a business is not a sustainable method. Sustainability failed on the human part.” He’s right! At the end of the day, we’ll be affected when the ecosystem collapsed. I can firmly say that ecosystem is there to support our living!</p> <p align="justify">In short, we should really take a step forward and look at our dinner plates. You are indeed what you eat, but at the same time, the Earth’s wellbeing is what you eat too! So be responsible for what you consume.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-65121136241196191912011-10-25T20:57:00.001+08:002011-10-25T20:57:58.662+08:00I hate competitions<p align="justify">Sorry to say this, but I hate competitions very much.</p> <p align="justify">Ever since I was small, I was put into competitions with my cousin sister and brother.</p> <p align="justify">Then I was put into competitions again, from singing to story telling to whatever Chinese Know-it-all competitions, in which the Chinese class made me absolutely miserable. </p> <p align="justify">Then in Secondary School, I was put into competitions again, this and that and everything else.</p> <p align="justify">It was in UTAR in which I found no competition at all, I competed with myself.</p> <p align="justify">Then I realized this, it wasn’t that I don’t like competitions, I just don’t like to compete with other people. It makes me miserable when I lose, and it makes the other party miserable when I win. Plus, I hated the idea of being put into comparison with others.</p> <p align="justify">Now, I love the idea of competing with myself. Absolutely love the idea of self-competition.</p> <p align="justify">Then here I am again, being put into a situation where I was being compared at what I’m not good at. I’m sorry to say that I’m not good at sports, so stop comparing! I tried my best every time and I compete with myself to do better each time.</p> <p align="justify">So I guess I’ll have to say this, I’ll never join another competition that is all about winning. It’s not the winning that matters, it hurts me when people started comparing me with the others. I loath that idea. Hated it so much right now.</p> <p align="justify">And don’t get me started on respect. How am I to respect another person if he doesn’t prove to be worthy of my respect? Respect is EARNED, not because you’re merely more senior than I am. Please, for heaven sake, stop all these childish games. Grow up!</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-4068520011140856542011-10-17T17:08:00.001+08:002011-10-17T17:08:59.003+08:00Cold Autumn is Officially Here<p align="justify">With the chilling air brushing by every moment now, with some of the trees withering as day passes, I can firmly say that the cold autumn days are here</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VCSrt96ID_s/TpvwqBQzWFI/AAAAAAAAEsU/lnV88oSHowI/s1600-h/DSC_0401%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0401" border="0" alt="DSC_0401" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LhEVxyynZ0M/TpvwqjJ2dWI/AAAAAAAAEsc/1_5nK_YYIuw/DSC_0401_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="540" height="380" /></a></p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-50911027541103838792011-10-06T21:28:00.000+08:002011-10-06T21:29:23.959+08:00May he rest in peace…<p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-73afrQ52VZs/To2tMU5YJsI/AAAAAAAAEsM/YZEaQvjCaR0/s1600-h/SteveJ%25255B2%25255D.png" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="SteveJ" border="0" alt="SteveJ" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-i9DUSGmLXgs/To2tM-HuOkI/AAAAAAAAEsQ/t2p8XIwfHc4/SteveJ_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="550" height="368" /></a></p> <p align="justify">On the 5th of October 2011, we shall remember the departure of this man who made so much impact in our lives. To Steve Jobs, who devoted his life to making us crazy about Apple, thank you for bringing design and innovation to the next level.</p> <p align="justify">We shall miss you dearly.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-6614066642143657972011-10-03T13:05:00.000+08:002011-10-03T13:07:10.484+08:00Interesting Exams<p align="justify">Here are some examples of interesting exams I had to take in this semester:</p> <blockquote> <p align="justify"> <br />Classical Music Appreciation:</p> <p align="justify">Name the classical piano when it's being played during the exam.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Introduction to World Religion:</p> <p align="justify">Write a book review out of the 5 books recommended, and I picked the book about Australian Aborigines. </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Jing-Si Aphorisms:</p> <p align="justify">Write a personal view of Jing-Si Aphorisms. Anything will do, from the origin to how it has changed people.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">World Culture Studies:</p> <p align="justify">No right or wrong. They’re just personal opinions. The lecturer told us some of the most interesting stories of all time, from Greek mythologies to ancient Egypt. </p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Chinese Language:</p> <p align="justify">Present each chapter of the text book. During Mid-term and Finals, the whole class is required to present 2 books together. That’s all.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Genes and Diseases:</p> <p align="justify">We’re allowed to prepare an answer beforehand and just copy it into our exam answer sheet during the exam… </p> </blockquote> <p align="justify">And basically for now, I have to write an average of three self-reflect or sharing notes each week, never less than that. Plus, I get to read all the books and novels I can read. How cool is that?!</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Anyway, some weather updates: It’s raining heavily out there due to typhoon, and classes for today has been cancelled. And I believe that the sales for instant noodles went up just because of this weather… haha</p> <p align="justify">Till then, do take care everyone! More to come…</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-8677955938624945322011-10-02T20:48:00.000+08:002011-10-02T21:00:54.235+08:00Weekend in Taipei<p align="justify">I spent my weekend in Taipei when my course mates were out on a camp. Don’t worry about them, I’m sure they’re doing just fine with the typhoon passing by Taiwan bringing torrents of rain and some occasional strong wind. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nvPCPmuNYg0/TohdyuK0oZI/AAAAAAAAEqM/RpifKnoxXNo/s1600-h/DSC_0468%25255B6%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0468" border="0" alt="DSC_0468" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PsuoFRvZGiM/TohdyyYc8ZI/AAAAAAAAEqQ/6Fwd0AgC4O0/DSC_0468_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">My train trip there was basically sponsored for, to attend the 2011 Taiwan Scholarship Orientation, and since it was the weekends, I asked for an extended stay in Taipei. So on Saturday, I met up with some friends, dropped by one of the most beautiful places in Taiwan. It was YehLiu Geopark (野柳地質公園), located on the North-East side of Taipei, about 45 minutes bus ride away from Taipei Main Station. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QiFph8xZ-Dc/TohdzcyEISI/AAAAAAAAEqU/viyB3ah4ybk/s1600-h/DSC_0491%25255B6%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0491" border="0" alt="DSC_0491" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LCC7F54o4XE/Tohdz7E4HPI/AAAAAAAAEqY/P1zV-Ejb7q8/DSC_0491_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="321" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Before entering the geopark, we passed by a little town. It’s basically a harbour for deep sea fishermen to dock their boats and sell their harvests to the middle person. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JsKOdZJVQJo/Tohd0eyCXPI/AAAAAAAAEqc/gvKpPzC1iEo/s1600-h/DSC_0523%25255B6%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0523" border="0" alt="DSC_0523" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v68I69wrbno/Tohd03ev1nI/AAAAAAAAEqg/YX62rR9XJag/DSC_0523_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZHzfbtYaEnc/Tohd1eVStnI/AAAAAAAAEqk/kphbfT6hOiM/s1600-h/DSC_0538%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0538" border="0" alt="DSC_0538" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZEuzdqRJp28/Tohd15sbbiI/AAAAAAAAEqo/VYWubhmlONw/DSC_0538_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">An easy going town indeed!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FUHeMNcmDbU/Tohd2cFURoI/AAAAAAAAEqs/wePQIN_NxTQ/s1600-h/DSC_0532%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0532" border="0" alt="DSC_0532" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e9o5-FhU14A/Tohd27Kw_aI/AAAAAAAAEqw/USCG2jtVcv4/DSC_0532_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">This dish below was a surprise! It’s known as the ‘sea vegetable’ (海菜) and it’s crunchy…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dqfHdUUiYnw/Tohd3c_tOOI/AAAAAAAAEq0/FiAfclM_qbk/s1600-h/DSC_0571%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0571" border="0" alt="DSC_0571" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_s_EAYo5uyo/Tohd3xGhIlI/AAAAAAAAEq4/mpLRd-kT6-g/DSC_0571_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">It’s a geopark because of the stone formations. It’s interesting… but still far away from the Grand Canyon though.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Byp5uqQHi9A/Tohd4gP3_7I/AAAAAAAAEq8/wrzPdG5KAzE/s1600-h/DSC_0717%25255B7%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0717" border="0" alt="DSC_0717" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-X5TYsot_JyU/Tohf3dUa0aI/AAAAAAAAErA/qWhfhqCRJFU/DSC_0717_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">As aforementioned, typhoon was passing by Taiwan, bringing lots of rain and wind. Still, that did not deter anyone of us from going forward. Many put on their rain coats and brave through the strong wind.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G4hRvDUsndo/Tohf3--X_OI/AAAAAAAAErE/4cmbsAdVeM8/s1600-h/DSC_0664%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0664" border="0" alt="DSC_0664" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VZec_LWUdfg/Tohf4aN3cuI/AAAAAAAAErI/JeeIj5U9qU0/DSC_0664_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p_NpGOe-Si0/Tohf4_MJLmI/AAAAAAAAErM/ASgw5VCvPIA/s1600-h/DSC_0675%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0675" border="0" alt="DSC_0675" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oJ6HvXSDpfo/Tohf5XmonII/AAAAAAAAErQ/3L6bR9gG8kM/DSC_0675_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NoCuREN5WRQ/Tohf5_T6H1I/AAAAAAAAErU/9qbpQvnvBg4/s1600-h/DSC_0728%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0728" border="0" alt="DSC_0728" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-B-BnBFIppUM/Tohf6b4Ck9I/AAAAAAAAErY/wucKjq8gKUw/DSC_0728_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7A1FgNsH3yw/Tohf6wmm7YI/AAAAAAAAErc/awlkHdHr58I/s1600-h/DSC_0709%25255B5%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0709" border="0" alt="DSC_0709" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BZ9eL7Qg8BY/Tohf7IIL71I/AAAAAAAAErg/MXkQIiz7d58/DSC_0709_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Then in the evening, I met up with my UTAR friend who’s doing her masters in Taiwan.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-So6Zj7IAnbI/Tohf7mNOIeI/AAAAAAAAErk/hNAr7RwGxhQ/s1600-h/DSC_0741%25255B5%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0741" border="0" alt="DSC_0741" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-03EIkzC4zrY/Tohf8L2RftI/AAAAAAAAEro/IJHC_z4gKfE/DSC_0741_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="673" /></a></p> <p align="justify">On Sunday morning, I had a short walk to Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂).</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KDQzLCSpv1c/TohgNQ-iqrI/AAAAAAAAErs/-EAW7uL4kow/s1600-h/DSC_0786%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0786" border="0" alt="DSC_0786" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZS-_8SIvCFU/TohgN-6jytI/AAAAAAAAErw/9WKsTrrJPX4/DSC_0786_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">At 10am, I witness some interesting ceremony where the guardians of the door change shifts. They had to perform some gun-throwing-flipping-stabbing, salutations etc. before the official change of shift actually took place. </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RyP2FC3YWfY/TohgOZ-ygOI/AAAAAAAAEr0/xx0E0Yj-A-s/s1600-h/DSC_0830%25255B7%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0830" border="0" alt="DSC_0830" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZs13GUl1LiOYDzQ0KRSuHmZFot9n5VMx8YR98BB6Gn6bpATlrqskHC5mpfZqNjy3V-jSh2rvr5NwlSbKCvXo_qiWPR9iUefOlARUksUn5CQVmTW65RBHAwMBVfi9AHLVUM4h2mdW7mA/?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vFPUiIDURDY/Tohgf7x1VfI/AAAAAAAAEr8/EiYnfqoU-9k/s1600-h/DSC_0834%25255B7%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0834" border="0" alt="DSC_0834" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5xK1tzDhimA/TohggdQqI0I/AAAAAAAAEsA/IZPcP2BfF-Q/DSC_0834_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">By the time the ceremony has ended, some ladies, such as the one pictured below, had fallen in love with the men in uniform… haha </p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gvBBTpVcEmU/TohggzyWX9I/AAAAAAAAEsE/JMahvRATAgM/s1600-h/DSC_0817%25255B4%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0817" border="0" alt="DSC_0817" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AOM9XbrI8QQ/TohghQ-pjvI/AAAAAAAAEsI/UwbaS6TkHzI/DSC_0817_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="395" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Basically, it was a nice stay, cooling weather but a bit too much of rain due to the typhoon. Still the night stay at <a href="http://taipeihostel.com/" target="_blank">Taipei Hostel</a> was quite comfy and it’s very much affordable too! Comes highly recommended the next time you intend to stay in Taipei.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-48321331237782294902011-09-27T16:11:00.000+08:002011-09-27T16:14:54.770+08:00English in Taiwan<p align="justify">The most awkward thing I ever experienced in Taiwan is their English. </p> <p align="justify">While I was here, I did not even dare to say that my English is good, when my classmates claimed that theirs is American accent or New Zealand English. My roommate even tried to compete with me on the pronunciation! Thank goodness for Dictionary.com for the pronunciation. </p> <p align="justify">And you know what? The American English lecturer in our university can’t seemed to get what they’re talking about. He too found it hard to understand the messages these students were trying to convey!</p> <p align="justify">Someone even insisted that my English sounded weird and awkward when I have in fact, worked with an American for nearly six months, and he did not find my English awkward or incomprehensible at all! (Or maybe he did, behind my back… haha). </p> <p align="justify">Anyways, I hope that I can keep myself from going gaga when I attend more conferences in near future. Remember that medical conference I attended a few weeks back? Yeah, that conference was the most difficult to understand among all the other conferences I have ever attended. The conference seemed to go faster when the scientists started to use Mandarin instead of English. hmm…</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-30424399868965264062011-09-26T22:51:00.001+08:002011-09-26T22:51:39.953+08:00Autumn in Hualien<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DH-vC2Eu2Qw/ToCRcf_cpGI/AAAAAAAAEp0/QyZtgm6Wj9M/s1600-h/DSC_0122%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0122" border="0" alt="DSC_0122" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iB014Jj-9sY/ToCRc6tQGQI/AAAAAAAAEp4/_0DNvhZGMgI/DSC_0122_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p>Autumn is beautiful here, with some days cloudy and gloomy, while some other days sunny and bright.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--Enq-5BTfmI/ToCRdRW_dhI/AAAAAAAAEp8/zw_HLgCF6w8/s1600-h/DSC_0308%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0308" border="0" alt="DSC_0308" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jI8EYdNRH_E/ToCRd42_U6I/AAAAAAAAEqA/RtIOUa6i4oA/DSC_0308_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lR8mzWTlCyI/ToCRecvyGTI/AAAAAAAAEqE/NEK05aW9dBA/s1600-h/Untitled_Panorama4%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Untitled_Panorama4" border="0" alt="Untitled_Panorama4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rjkN2QAaHqI/ToCRezFi64I/AAAAAAAAEqI/_wVutN7IfIY/Untitled_Panorama4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="238" /></a></p> <p>Till then, more to come.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-83749832305483997542011-09-24T21:30:00.000+08:002011-09-24T21:31:23.156+08:00Zero Limits<p align="justify">Very simple mantra: I’m sorry, Please forgive me, I love you, Thank you.</p> <p align="justify">As simple as this, everyone can use this mantra to clean themselves. The author of this book “Zero Limits”, together with his teacher Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len, Dr. Joe Vitale encourages everyone to clean themselves. Very much like self-cleansing.</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="550"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="275"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_yZZ28pgVDE/Tn3bpfZh7CI/AAAAAAAAEpg/47Tsh1XcZFA/s1600-h/51NF1WbXF8LBig%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto; display: block; float: none" title="51NF1WbXF8LBig" alt="51NF1WbXF8LBig" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4J9llH-mUjE/Tn3bpzUDxNI/AAAAAAAAEpk/MZKtpxh9OYo/51NF1WbXF8LBig_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="253" height="380" /></a></td> <td valign="top" width="275"> <p align="justify">One extremely crucial point in this book:</p> <p align="justify">Be responsible on everything that occurs in life. You are responsible. Why? Because every time something bad happens, you’re there! You’re there at that very moment! So you need to clean yourself, to keep you calm so that you can connect to Divinity, and from there you get the inspiration you need.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p align="justify">It’s a good book to read. I recommend everyone to read it. If you want something with more depth, try the 《慈悲三昧水懺》instead. This book is equally good.</p> <p align="justify">So clean yourself. Everything is beyond your control. Only when you let go, clean yourself, and most importantly, love yourself, you’ll feel better. Only a joyous mood would enable you to think clearer. Let your subconscious do its work!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dbYPk6j72AY/Tn3bqEN-QBI/AAAAAAAAEpo/EvN1wMFApCE/s1600-h/dr-joe-and-dr-hew-len%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Dr. Joe and Dr. Hew Len" border="0" alt="Dr. Joe and Dr. Hew Len" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VPQyad1yejs/Tn3bqto8guI/AAAAAAAAEps/nlUwIZGj3QQ/dr-joe-and-dr-hew-len_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="298" /></a></p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-90672205378856911052011-09-21T21:51:00.000+08:002011-09-21T22:01:46.093+08:00Over active schedule…<p align="justify">Life here seemed mundane for a while, then the next second, it becomes overwhelmingly busy.</p> <p align="justify">Course structure is basically simple. You need to attend the core subjects, and you have extra 6 credit hours for electives. On average, each elective is 2 points. Minimum of 16 points and maximum of 25 points per semester.</p> <p align="justify">Thank goodness I’m exempted from taking subjects like Basic Biology, Basic Chemistry, Calculus and English. But the most headache part is that others are required to convert from Mandarin to English, while I have to convert from English to Mandarin.</p> <p align="justify">And because of all these exemptions, I have to take more elective courses!</p> <p align="justify">So here’s a list classes I am required to attend:</p> <div align="justify"> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" width="550"><tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="550">Core: <br />1. Chinese Language <br />2. Humanities & Care to the society <br />3. Life Education <br />4. Sports and Health <br /> <br />Electives: <br />1. Web database management system <br />2. Genes and Diseases <br />3. International Relations <br />4. World Cultures <br />5. JingSi Aphorisms <br />6. Classical Piano Appreciation <br />7. Introduction to world religions</td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify">In addition, I have to exercise and attend Biology and Chemistry as usual… From what I see right now, I might have cramped too much into my schedule… But what to do, there are so many interesting elective courses I can attend!!!</div> <div align="justify"> </div> <div align="justify">Till then, more to come. Hope that I can show everyone the beauty of autumn here in my next post!</div> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-7983291259878361012011-09-17T20:39:00.000+08:002011-09-28T06:33:34.458+08:00Back to 七星潭It was about 3 months back when I first came to 七星潭... A beautiful rocky beach.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E_Sh4OsaFwE/TnSVIPk6qcI/AAAAAAAAEoU/FW1MuI199tw/s1600-h/DSC_0060%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="DSC_0060" border="0" height="380" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7h3TGHR5ZLc/TnSVIfkzZHI/AAAAAAAAEoY/DN2hV0UkRwk/DSC_0060_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0060" width="550" /></a><br />
The funny thing is, the place may be quite crowded with people, but you can still find a quiet spot for yourself.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YvMd_prY1VA/TnSVI1ufCgI/AAAAAAAAEoc/2r3QnpClwEo/s1600-h/DSC_0028%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="DSC_0028" border="0" height="380" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j9LyeK3MYi0/TnSVJd8ybMI/AAAAAAAAEog/FrG0g3Rk9sg/DSC_0028_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0028" width="550" /></a><br />
A group of eight of us went there. Six of us including I cycled there. It was about 8km away from my hostel, approximately 25~30 minutes away.<br />
<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5TkM37_oGEM/TnSVJ8lmtsI/AAAAAAAAEok/8o_tm77DW_Y/s1600-h/DSC_0089%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="DSC_0089" border="0" height="380" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UzZqBIC93j0/TnSVKYeEzoI/AAAAAAAAEoo/RXYuO2-m2GA/DSC_0089_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0089" width="550" /></a><br />
Well, I cycled quite a bit today, clocked approximately 34 kilometres today. The truth is, traffic here is somehow safer than KL but with more inconsiderate and crazy drivers on the road. <br />
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Till then, more updates soon.Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-49753356052123273592011-09-13T15:48:00.000+08:002011-09-13T15:50:15.908+08:00GIANT bicycles<p align="justify">Went out to buy a new bicycle today… Very friendly shop owner.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jrdMQnQ0_0s/Tm8LMSTD1XI/AAAAAAAAEoE/KwxLua12t0I/s1600-h/DSC_9986%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9986" border="0" alt="DSC_9986" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K9Ky-pA0AqA/Tm8LMmzkemI/AAAAAAAAEoI/Xq4-nF30GBc/DSC_9986_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c0ErRmERd-4/Tm8LNYpum9I/AAAAAAAAEoM/uC2v7WQoS7c/s1600-h/DSC_9990%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9990" border="0" alt="DSC_9990" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZcWLY5xUtd8/Tm8LNwMYRsI/AAAAAAAAEoQ/ck_EPNDxCuk/DSC_9990_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify">Now, I can cycle around Hualien already! =D</p> <p align="justify">By the way, the shopkeeper told us several fun rides we can join… in which we can cycle our way around Hualien County with a group of over hundreds of cyclists! It must be fun!</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-35694659981292531992011-09-12T23:02:00.000+08:002011-09-12T23:03:17.554+08:00Mooncake Festival<p>My first experience of a different mooncake festival celebration outside Malaysia. Very special, I must say.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pKEuB5252yw/Tm4fMvHp0tI/AAAAAAAAEn8/LUTtOFsqk_Y/s1600-h/DSC_9946%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9946" border="0" alt="DSC_9946" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LrSx8G9Bevc/Tm4fNAxE8AI/AAAAAAAAEoA/wVDzifHIGD0/DSC_9946_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p>I hope you enjoyed yours very much as well. Happy Mooncake Festival!</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-64028753742658381842011-09-12T10:09:00.001+08:002011-09-12T10:09:40.504+08:00Nike MAG<p>Remember those shoes worn by Marty McFly in Back to the Future?</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AXJebecgZWo/Tm1p2aYZW_I/AAAAAAAAEnk/YWJ0JKzMPgI/s1600-h/Marty1%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Marty1" border="0" alt="Marty1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wrQUwdT6VpQ/Tm1p23wGEFI/AAAAAAAAEno/bkihlOlwP9Y/Marty1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="564" /></a></p> <p>Believe it or not, Nike really made that pair of kicks!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Hs9MHASU3Wo/Tm1p3umfcuI/AAAAAAAAEns/8OXKpGCbnW8/s1600-h/BFTF-REVEAL_3%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="BFTF-REVEAL_3" border="0" alt="BFTF-REVEAL_3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Oi182JRzLAg/Tm1p4JMeQaI/AAAAAAAAEnw/VwOnONyF1-Q/BFTF-REVEAL_3_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="352" /></a></p> <p>They’re auctioning them. Benefits from the sales are directed towards Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease.</p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UvH7LhWTUAY/Tm1p4hfOWtI/AAAAAAAAEn0/fBHm0oPsiYw/s1600-h/175776_10150283610843445_15087023444_8110477_82530956_o%25255B2%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="175776_10150283610843445_15087023444_8110477_82530956_o" border="0" alt="175776_10150283610843445_15087023444_8110477_82530956_o" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vD6QJTUpS-c/Tm1p49CkYRI/AAAAAAAAEn4/Vn4Qg5xVA_g/175776_10150283610843445_15087023444_8110477_82530956_o_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="330" /></a> <p>They even made a special ad for the sneakers!</p> <p><iframe height="339" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pxQQV-XukRc" frameborder="0" width="550" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>So if you’re interested, better get them fast! They’re very much limited edition, and that pair of kicks may costs up to USD 6k! For more info, visit <a href="http://nikemag.ebay.com">http://nikemag.ebay.com</a></p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-6364190853785325322011-09-11T20:48:00.001+08:002011-09-11T20:48:45.929+08:0025th Anniversary of Tzu Chi Medical Mission<p align="justify">Today marks a quarter century of Tzu Chi Medical Mission. For the past 25 years, the doctors have served so many people in need of medical care, and the patients were, and still are, very much like family to them.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RpfKLSj6J-4/TmyuGECySgI/AAAAAAAAEm0/3nCAXJ2Gsg4/s1600-h/DSC_9869%25255B4%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9869" border="0" alt="DSC_9869" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Yyd9x2Go1BQ/TmyuGZlq4eI/AAAAAAAAEm4/0u5No_Cmy4o/DSC_9869_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="748" /></a></p> <p align="justify">During the presentation of some medical cases, it showed how much the doctors cared towards their patients. All of a sudden, you see hope in the future. A future where doctors treat their patients as if they are flesh and blood. A doctor who tried their best to save lives and not take fortune and fame into consideration.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8_HR5NOG-9c/TmyuHB284pI/AAAAAAAAEm8/ldeslwNWick/s1600-h/DSC_9868%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9868" border="0" alt="DSC_9868" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-c0vZ_fo7fH0/TmyuHa1rnII/AAAAAAAAEnA/u_z01tiRx0E/DSC_9868_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="367" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Doctors and staffs from all 6 hospitals scattered all over Taiwan came gathered during this magnificent ceremony to present everyone this beautiful hand-sign language.</p> <p align="justify">And after that, a magnificent dinner surprise which took everyone’s breath away…</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yYMcS_9A6_Y/TmyuIJ_a6gI/AAAAAAAAEnE/mVoQFnmmHho/s1600-h/DSC_9896%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9896" border="0" alt="DSC_9896" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hKOXNrHrero/TmyuIU3ZS2I/AAAAAAAAEnI/dfkqpNeOPEc/DSC_9896_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p>The best buffet dinner ever! Even the decorations and the colours made everyone smile!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EkGTIoThu0M/TmyuI9JZIcI/AAAAAAAAEnM/QEgqNHk9Tw8/s1600-h/DSC_9892%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9892" border="0" alt="DSC_9892" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Wa25WkgtboM/TmyuJa5xZcI/AAAAAAAAEnQ/8uaAqvHJ2to/DSC_9892_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-scIcbI_aZbA/TmyuKIHEsvI/AAAAAAAAEnU/wDr1nEHPTWU/s1600-h/DSC_9898%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9898" border="0" alt="DSC_9898" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tBYSVBTe3Nw/TmyuKWHCrBI/AAAAAAAAEnY/rWWjinVtcRI/DSC_9898_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1Gh5Z5oUKkA/TmyuK4ND0ZI/AAAAAAAAEnc/YXJ-pERa8hk/s1600-h/DSC_9899%25255B7%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9899" border="0" alt="DSC_9899" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pYTlDKkZebQ/TmyuLfRF_5I/AAAAAAAAEng/-pv7Mhoo33Y/DSC_9899_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="356" /></a></p> <p>And ice-creams too! I know the food looked VERY nice, but please don’t lick your computer screen okay? =D</p> <p>Anyways, the day ended very well and tomorrow’s dinner, they’re having special mooncake festival dinner! How am I ever going to slim down with meals like this everyday?!</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-53224918967859256302011-09-10T15:57:00.000+08:002011-09-10T15:58:38.883+08:00Fourth in the World, First in Asia<p align="justify">As doctors and nurses and other medical personnel from all over the world pour into Hualien these few days for the celebration of 25th Anniversary of Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation General Hospital, the mood was very much joyous and you see some rarely seen (famous) doctors and physicians going around the Tzu Chi area in Hualien.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xty7oYxVdSU/TmsYoHbDvyI/AAAAAAAAEmU/G5zf-pn27Ho/s1600-h/DSC_9796%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9796" border="0" alt="DSC_9796" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s5RURumPiGI/TmsYoiV54qI/AAAAAAAAEmY/1hCNleudauk/DSC_9796_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">During the opening ceremony of the welcoming of Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) members, superintendent Dr. Chin-Lon Lin proudly announced that Tzu Chi Hospital ranks as the 4th best hospital in the world, and the 1st in Asia.</p> <p align="justify">Top 1000 Hospitals:</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2Ba-5UqkYxU/TmsYpFl90TI/AAAAAAAAEmc/aivOEIQ7l1c/s1600-h/Untitled-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Untitled-1" border="0" alt="Untitled-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tNMatzwrrZE/TmsYpjuk9fI/AAAAAAAAEmg/X81NcTPc2Fk/Untitled-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="520" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Top Asia:</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AWUGDmcL7Xw/TmsYqN2k8CI/AAAAAAAAEmk/nS1UUuiqy68/s1600-h/Untitled-2%25255B4%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Untitled-2" border="0" alt="Untitled-2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2jdy2PMh1LA/TmsYqpjeULI/AAAAAAAAEmo/CGcqrXKTLsc/Untitled-2_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="520" /></a></p> <p align="justify"></p> <p align="justify">In short, I’m happy to be here… haha</p> <p align="justify">Anyways, they’ve arranged several activities during this period of 5 days. I’ve attended the Second International Conference of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. It was pretty much informative and I certainly learn more about stem cells research. Some fascinating discoveries too!</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dVUYSpGd9No/TmsYrCXIWII/AAAAAAAAEms/f_6bdH_X-5g/s1600-h/DSC_9799%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_9799" border="0" alt="DSC_9799" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1DeUKod98XY/TmsYrgYtjVI/AAAAAAAAEmw/fQeC_IWJ9DI/DSC_9799_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p align="justify">The past two days have been pretty busy and really learnt a lot from the doctors and researchers.</p> <p align="justify">By the way, I met Dr. Chin-Lon Lin on my way out of the conference room. I was pretty much stunned and I only managed a “Hi” and a wave of my hand, didn’t had much conversation, but he definitely looked very much friendly, busy but approachable.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Till then, more updates to come!</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-48733719652330688282011-09-08T15:36:00.000+08:002011-09-08T15:47:03.885+08:00Fire Escape Rehearsal<p>The best fire rehearsal ever! Never once had this experience. The firefighters actually let us try all the important steps on putting out fire. </p> <p>When I was in high school, our school merely let one person demonstrate, while the others just stood by to watch. Same goes to our universities in Malaysia.</p> <p>Here’s the first one, putting out fire with a fire extinguisher.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qT6a9qmZQHY/TmhwvR3fXnI/AAAAAAAAElU/46VZGMCVKto/s1600-h/DSC_9708%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="A student extinguishing fire burning in a pan with an extinguisher. | © 2011 Mike EcKO Bravo Photography" border="0" alt="DSC_9708" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PejopBHSSII/Tmhwv0qxGNI/AAAAAAAAElY/BUFtE7ErjWA/DSC_9708_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p>This one was quite fun but slightly scary: to use the descending device to lower yourself down safely. Extremely helpful for high rise buildings.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ndhc22WO1mM/TmhwwYctDFI/AAAAAAAAElc/auiJkq5m3nc/s1600-h/DSC_9718%25255B5%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Descending from the 2nd floor of the building with a mechanical descending device. Come in very handy if you live in high rise building. | © 2011 Mike EcKO Bravo Photography" border="0" alt="DSC_9718" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ARvy90qFRE8/Tmhww9LOg1I/AAAAAAAAElg/v0-5NBY8W8M/DSC_9718_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="598" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v0kQHovEZrI/TmhwxeaCUYI/AAAAAAAAElk/GhaEbZkwuZ0/s1600-h/DSC_9732%25255B6%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Yong-Yi attempting a decend under the guidance of a firefighter. | © 2011 Mike EcKO Bravo Photography" border="0" alt="DSC_9732" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9TlQuLZT1fA/Tmhwx1iGQSI/AAAAAAAAElo/MNgpaaQqRPc/DSC_9732_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="598" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YxdZoYfealE/TmhwyS-_o5I/AAAAAAAAEls/KcPNPbs4ABE/s1600-h/DSC_9750%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Bo-Hong attempting a decend. | © 2011 Mike EcKO Bravo Photography" border="0" alt="DSC_9750" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--zhvuuLf3yU/TmhwzBVcpgI/AAAAAAAAElw/K5rK7bWXAGk/DSC_9750_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p>And this last one, which I didn’t try, was on how to use the fire hydrant. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9gOGRE5VQrU/Tmhwzp_-PCI/AAAAAAAAEl0/0sj9R-UBSLk/s1600-h/DSC_9772%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Using the fire hydrant. | © 2011 Mike EcKO Bravo Photography" border="0" alt="DSC_9772" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-M2KUfJ7Tnp4/Tmhw0XVbGzI/AAAAAAAAEl4/s0wUq_pYPe8/DSC_9772_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p>Definitely love the experience. At least I learnt how to save myself and others during a fire.</p> <p> </p> <p>Anyways, here are some photos of my other classmates… Hopefully I could remember their names by the end of the month. They’ve headed home for Mooncake Festivals and I’ll be celebrating mine here in Hualien. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0GhUdFf9fzk/Tmhw0zP-WAI/AAAAAAAAEl8/35TN98ihA9k/s1600-h/DSC_9760%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Classmates of Med TCU year 100 (Taiwan Calendar). | © 2011 Mike EcKO Bravo Photography" border="0" alt="DSC_9760" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1NfN-IvVINk/Tmhw1XMiEKI/AAAAAAAAEmA/xTZJLqA6s4k/DSC_9760_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ydCJWUr_Ejc/Tmhw10OoI-I/AAAAAAAAEmE/k1eA_yhNxyI/s1600-h/DSC_9789%25255B3%25255D.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Luncheon with the other classmates. | © 2011 Mike EcKO Bravo Photography" border="0" alt="DSC_9789" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sufvdw92P68/Tmhw2ZxnIQI/AAAAAAAAEmI/OWn2Zr-3xCo/DSC_9789_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="380" /></a></p> <p>Till then, best wishes to everyone! Take care. More tk.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481169102858547639.post-39549506252029959732011-09-06T23:20:00.000+08:002011-09-06T23:21:44.183+08:00Owh ya! I forgot those important disclaimers….<p>I realised that my blog might become known to my university course mates, and some of the posts might have unintentionally directed mainly to them.</p> <p>Just to clear things up a bit, the guides are purely to help others in adapting better in Taiwan University, especially Tzu Chi University.</p> <p>IF, and IF, you intend to come here because you thought that TCU is a university for Tzu Chings and family of Tzu Chi Volunteers, you’d better think again. It’s not as it seemed to be, and if you intend to come here, be prepared for a bit of culture shock if you don’t prepare yourself enough.</p> <p>Anyways, if you need assistance in applying into this university, do not hesitate to contact me and I shall walk you through the process if possible.</p> <p>Till then, take care.</p> <p> </p> <p>P/S: if you’re a TCU student reading all the posts before and after this disclaimer message, I hope that you don’t mind a bit of my personal opinions. They are merely for others to refer to, and hey, everyone has room for improvement, tell me my fault too!</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks.</p> Mike Cheonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133302333833388902noreply@blogger.com0