Monday, November 30, 2020
Now that I Know...
Friday, November 27, 2020
Whatever is Gonna Happen will Happen
Today I finally hear from my potential employer. I am due for a Zoom interview next Tuesday. Suspense is building up. Will I get it or won't I?
I'll do my best.
If I get the job, that means I am not free to travel to NYC. I will have job obligations...
When BB moves over, I'll need to take time off for travel. What will happen to my extensive travel plans?
How I wish my mother is by my side! It has been 5 months since she passed. I miss her more and more.
Life is not the same without her.π’π’π’
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
A Galaxy Far Far Away
Reading On and On and On
Monday, November 23, 2020
Jan Morris and Travel Writing
Jan Morris passed away at the age of 94. She was an inspiration for me and I have to admit I got hooked about travel writing from reading her essays.
I wish I've gone to see her at NYPL in 2006 That was the year she turned 80.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 50 YEARS
To celebrate the 80th birthday of Jan Morris, Paul HoldengrΓ€ber will conversationally ramble with the writer through some of the matters that have preoccupied her during a long life. For example: patriotism, dislike of concerts, Norwegian Forest Cats, the practice of travel, marmalade vs grape jelly, Venice vs Trieste, connoisseurship (ugh!), intellectualism (yuk!), 57 years of a curious friendship, 53 years of visiting NY, the British Empire, the superiority of small countries (notably Wales), journalism at Mount Everest, death, glories and agonies of family life, the power of kindness. And anything else that comes into their minds.
Oh, well. That must have been one good talk....
Friday, November 20, 2020
Dream Home
What does my Dream Home look like?
No, I don't need a personal library. I just need to live near a big library 'cause no personal library at home will be big enough for me. I also need to live near some cultural venues like movie theatres, museums and music halls. Obviously it has to be near a transit hub so that I can travel to places easily day and night.
I don't need a large number of bedrooms but I do prefer a daybed near a window. I dream about lying near a window so I can peak outside while I am reading. I do want a good television but it doesn't have to be super big.
Oh, I almost forgot. I would love to live near some decent eating places so that I don't have to travel to find a good place to eat. It must be also be near some good supermarkets so that I can grab my groceries and then run home swiftly.
Where is this Dream Home of mine?
Please call out my name and I am Coming for you!
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Christmas in Paris & Tokyo for Food Lovers
Sunday, November 15, 2020
How to Train to Europe
Smooth Transition of Power (No, I Don't Mean the US Presidency)
Days are getting shorter. There are still so many things on my mind. Like BB's move to Vancouver. Like whether I have a shot at the job I applied for. I want to work but I also want to travel extensively after the pandemic. How am I ever going to find time to travel if I have a full time job? That is the million dollar question. Maybe I should just become a literacy volunteer. Then I won't worry about any time constraints..
I miss hearing music on the streets here. I am used to hearing talented musicians play on the streets of NYC. The sax, cello, or the guitar always sounds so good on the streets or on the trains in NYC.
I am glad I didn't marry A and have 2 kids with him, I know I would miss the kind of life and career I had in NYC. Yes, he was the love of my life but I know he will never compromise and share my lifestyle. Maybe he has changed after he moved back to HK.. I don't know. Perhaps it's destiny. My destiny is with another person and for better or worse, we are happy for now.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Friday the 13th 2020: Is the Worst Over Yet?
Today is the last Friday the 13th of the year 2020. There is no doubt this is the worst year ever for me and for the world...
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Sanditon - Jane Austen's Last Hurrah
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
My New Blog
Turtle Warrior
I am now officially a TURTLE WARRIOR. I will keep fighting until I get better from GBS. My fingers tingle and my palms are always sweaty. ...
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A true disappointment from Murakami. Two of the stories in this anthology were first published in the New Yorker The rest of the stories w...