When I was a little girl, Dad took my sister and me on a plane trip abroad. Inside the plane, while happily minding my own food, the lady beside me conversed to me in Japanese. I must have looked scared or shocked, because Dad immediately came to my rescue and explained that I am not Japanese.
I have small eyes. You may say, that is a given; because I am Chinese. But in my family, I have particularly small eyes. So when I smile, my eyes crinkle than disappear. My parents occasionally tease me if I can still see when I am smiling. But I do not look Japanese~
During junior year in university, I had curly locks. My HS friend said I looked like those Koreans in the Korean soaps showing in our country. And also because of my curls, a college friend started calling me Koreana which refers to a Korean girl.
Of course my hair grew and the locks eventually disappeared. But you know, I still am full of wonder~
My classmate and I went to this cockpit arena place to do research. Cockfighting is generally a man's game, so when we arrived there, all this big and burly man were all around.
It felt awkward to be the only women in the noisy, male-majority place. But the people were very friendly, and I immediately felt at ease.
One particular cockfighting enthusiast entertained my friend and me. I was busy taking pictures, while my friend interviewed the guy. Then suddenly, the guy asked, "Koreana ba siya?" ["Is she a Korean?"]
I think both of my eyebrows shoot up. There was this long five-second pause.
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"Ugh...hindi po. Pilipino po ako."
["Ugh...no. I am a Filipino."]
"Ah ganoon ba? Akala ko Koreana ka. Mag-i-ingles na sana ako."
["Oh, is that so? I thought you were a Korean. I was just about to speak in English."]
When he was gone, my friend teased me,
"Dapat nag kunwari ka na lang.
["You should have pretended."]
Say I don't understand or whatever. Maybe they will accommodate us more."
So two strikes already. Do I look Korean (or Japanese)?
PG-30
I had only one class today. One single, solitary, non-major class from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
And my stomach was growling the whole time. That's how I love the subject~ :P
Anyway, happy me entered the huge lecture hall and guess what is the first thing that welcomed me.
Two people just a few seats to my left are in the middle of some serious stuff. Stuff that I believe should be reserved behind the private doors of your homes.
I think they were a bit aware that we are in a classroom, so...ummm...thank goodness they still have their clothes on? -_-
Once I was in the library studying in the corner carrels. And this couple is doing some touch-me-here-touch-me-there movements right in front of me. Why of all places in a library?!
I know we are in a liberal university, but it would be best to have some respect to the people around you.
After studying in UP for four years already, I no longer become shocked if I learn of someone becoming pregnant before getting married. The first time a single friend shared to us that she has a baby [I was still a freshman.], I really struggled to keep my emotions to myself. My companions that time were older than me, so I have to take this in maturely, like them.
I have great respect for single mums out there. But to those engaged in serious PDA or 'lusting' with each other (in public!), please carry your dignity with you.
And my stomach was growling the whole time. That's how I love the subject~ :P
Anyway, happy me entered the huge lecture hall and guess what is the first thing that welcomed me.
Two people just a few seats to my left are in the middle of some serious stuff. Stuff that I believe should be reserved behind the private doors of your homes.
I think they were a bit aware that we are in a classroom, so...ummm...thank goodness they still have their clothes on? -_-
Once I was in the library studying in the corner carrels. And this couple is doing some touch-me-here-touch-me-there movements right in front of me. Why of all places in a library?!
I know we are in a liberal university, but it would be best to have some respect to the people around you.
After studying in UP for four years already, I no longer become shocked if I learn of someone becoming pregnant before getting married. The first time a single friend shared to us that she has a baby [I was still a freshman.], I really struggled to keep my emotions to myself. My companions that time were older than me, so I have to take this in maturely, like them.
I have great respect for single mums out there. But to those engaged in serious PDA or 'lusting' with each other (in public!), please carry your dignity with you.
三仙台 (Sansiantai Island) Part 2
The 仙 (pronounced as 'sian') are the Chinese immortals of Taoist mythology. They have magical powers and also posses virtues such as humility and compassion. You can read more about them here.
Here are more pictures of our Sansiantai adventures. Some of them were taken by me and some by Achie and Ahia Gary, our team leader in Taiwan. :) I hope you like them!
Here are more pictures of our Sansiantai adventures. Some of them were taken by me and some by Achie and Ahia Gary, our team leader in Taiwan. :) I hope you like them!
Looking far, far away.
We reached the end of the passable walkway. And the sight is just so, so amazing!
Smile! :D
We are already very sweaty now but reaching the end is just worth it.
Nature at its best! :)
There is a cave-like area on the mountain.
That's me, Achie, Carlene, Sabrina.
Tado, Achie, and Roselle
Leaving Sansiantai. :(
Tado is our Taiwanese group leader. When we first met him, we nicknamed him 道明寺 (the rich guy Jerry Yan portrayed in Meteor Garden) because of his hair. Of course he liked it! Haha~ :P
But then a friend gave him the nickname Tado instead. Tado is a Filipino comedian. Because he really does look like him! :P
We told him that Tado is a Filipino superstar. :) So he is still very happy! :D
Our Taiwanese Tado is very cool! :P [Actually, at the end our trip, I started calling him Ta-to instead. The Taiwanese pronounced it that way, like 大-to.]
But then a friend gave him the nickname Tado instead. Tado is a Filipino comedian. Because he really does look like him! :P
We told him that Tado is a Filipino superstar. :) So he is still very happy! :D
Our Taiwanese Tado is very cool! :P [Actually, at the end our trip, I started calling him Ta-to instead. The Taiwanese pronounced it that way, like 大-to.]
三仙台 (Sansiantai Island) Part 1
I love hiking very much. :P
We went to Sansiantai Island last May. Its literal meaning is Terrace of the Three Immortals. This is located in Taitung County in Taiwan.
It is called 三仙台 (Sansiantai), because it is said that the three legendary immortal Taoist sages Lu Tung-pin, Li Tie-guai, and He Hsien-ku visited the rocky island [Three large rock formations can be seen.]. There are actually thousands of Chinese immortals, but maybe we could tackle this in another blog entry. :P
Originally, Sansiantai is a cape but then it got separated from the coast due to sea erosion. The island was only reachable during low tide. But last 1987, a bridge was constructed to render the island passable. :)
So, without further ado...
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The eight-arch dragon bridge--path to Sansiantai!
The eight arches represent the eight immortals of Taoist mythology.
Many pebbles~
Let's start trekking~ Yeah!
Breathtaking view from the bridge.
The wind was very strong that day.
I love this shot! Guess who's behind the camera! :P
That's Yasmeen in blue, my sister in green, and Roselle in front.
Welcome to the island!
You are here.
To get an idea of how long the path is, it takes approximately two hours to go around the island.
Walking, walking... I was sweating really hard. The sun is very hot at this point. And I was wearing a jacket!!! I guess it is better to be sweaty than get sunburned. Hehehe...
We went to Sansiantai Island last May. Its literal meaning is Terrace of the Three Immortals. This is located in Taitung County in Taiwan.
It is called 三仙台 (Sansiantai), because it is said that the three legendary immortal Taoist sages Lu Tung-pin, Li Tie-guai, and He Hsien-ku visited the rocky island [Three large rock formations can be seen.]. There are actually thousands of Chinese immortals, but maybe we could tackle this in another blog entry. :P
Originally, Sansiantai is a cape but then it got separated from the coast due to sea erosion. The island was only reachable during low tide. But last 1987, a bridge was constructed to render the island passable. :)
So, without further ado...
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.
.
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.
.
.
.
.
.
.
...the pictures!
The eight arches represent the eight immortals of Taoist mythology.
Many pebbles~
Let's start trekking~ Yeah!
Breathtaking view from the bridge.
The wind was very strong that day.
I love this shot! Guess who's behind the camera! :P
That's Yasmeen in blue, my sister in green, and Roselle in front.
Welcome to the island!
You are here.
To get an idea of how long the path is, it takes approximately two hours to go around the island.
Walking, walking... I was sweating really hard. The sun is very hot at this point. And I was wearing a jacket!!! I guess it is better to be sweaty than get sunburned. Hehehe...
Watch out for more pictures! :D
Please Don't Spit, We're Chinese!
This year's Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. China has been preparing itself for the big event by launching the learn English campaign and by further strengthening its other programs like the anti-spitting campaign.
People have this negative image of Chinese as spitters, loud, and argumentative. [I think this is just a national stereotype. I have been to China and have seen people spit, but I have also seen a lot of people who are not Chinese who spit.] But with the International Olympics coming their way, China has been trying to erase that negativity.
Will China be on time? As the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games reminds, there are only 340 days to go until the big day.
People have this negative image of Chinese as spitters, loud, and argumentative. [I think this is just a national stereotype. I have been to China and have seen people spit, but I have also seen a lot of people who are not Chinese who spit.] But with the International Olympics coming their way, China has been trying to erase that negativity.
Will China be on time? As the official website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games reminds, there are only 340 days to go until the big day.
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