This World...

I just watched a youtube video about an Iranian girl (Neda) who was shot and killed in front of a camera, in less than 60 seconds. the video was shot in the past week, during the Iranian election fallout. I think pictures from the same incident made to many other medias...I debated a lot with myself whether I should post the video on the blog, at last I decided not to. To me, it is more shocking than anything else. But I think for most people, it is too bloody to watch. Neda means “voice” in farsi, and it became the symbol for the protest movement. The young teenage girl died in the arms of her howling father.

At least something good is happening on the other side of the world. I became a fan of a man called “waterman” from the Taiwanese Yahoo blog. Long story short, back in April of last year, this “Waterman” became a huge HIT in Taiwan. He wears a mask, looks like Ultraman from Japan. You might think he is nuts (in fact I thought that he is crazy when I first reading his blog). But he calls himself “Waterman”, and his motto is “drink more water, and help more people”. Last April, he started this project to help one group of people (or do one projectfor the community) per day, and do it for 15 days straight. Everyone can submit request to him, and he will do anything, I really mean ANYTHING... When he first started, no one was really paying attention, and he was doing it by himself. At the end of 15th day, his blog has over 10,000 daily viewers, and “he” is acting as a group, recruited many people to help, everywhere. It is an amazing act, and this year, he is still the same man. And released his album (yes, I mean, singing album, CD!!!) – I AM Waterman. Every single penny sold on the album will be donated to charity organization. People had asked him “who is waterman”, his answer was “look into the mirror yourself, that is waterman”. I admire his action, and applause to his thought. I like the fact that he is doing something out of his kind heart, and all he wants is to help people (and be eco-friendly as well). Nobody really knows who the real “waterman” is, I think he represent a concept, an idea, to help people, and make this world a better world.

If I ran out of thought to say, I think I might come back to talk more about him…

WATERMAN


Ultraman from Japan


Waterman is helping shelter pets to find a new home



Waterman helping a shy student to ask a girl out...yeah, that's right!

Dogs on the Surfing board!!

I mean, I am going to be a vet, how can't I not posting pic of animals??

Dog surf contest at Imperial Beach, CA, June 20, 2009. I think it's called "Hangin' 20"...

When bubble are busted...

The moment when the finger touches the bubble






Original post from :http://www.6park.com/news/messages/31918.html



Bubble Busted...

from British photographer Richard Heeks

The Michael Jackson Phenomenon

hmmm...honestly, I thought I don’t know his music that well...until today. I didn't realize that how much he has "infiltrated" my life. Every single song played on radio today, I have heard of it in my life, or somewhat was familiar with. Thrill, Beat it, Billie Jane…Looking back, he has really been a significant singer in the history of modern music. He has impact many generations, even the teens today. His music is universal, people from all over the world to pay a tribute to him today. I know for fact that at least the Chinese and American radio station are dedicating some time today to play his old tunes, and I bet there are other international stations out there in the world played his music today. His influence is un-matchable.

It is very complicated, because later in his years, he does have a really bad reputation in the public. But his work in the music world is un-deniable. There are still many many people in Asia right now try to role play him on the television. He is truly a legend.

I have seen many comments on facebook about his death, most of them are “RIP, MJ”, or somewhere alone the line. Of course, there are individuals who also comment that he deserves what he got…NO BODY has the right to determine a person’s life, or determine what’s right for other people. I was very offended by their comment, and I think no matter what Michael Jackson did in the past, he should not receive comment such like that.


Talking to my co-worker, she was born in the 1990, and oddly, she can also recognize the lyrics and could sing alone when they were played on the radio. I mean she wasn’t even born in that era! Michael Jackson’s music truly has influence many generations and different races. I think there is no one who can surpass that. Today, I respect Michael and his contribution to the music industry; he is truly the King of Pop.

My Lunch Box

Breakfast cereal (320 Kcal)


Lunch Sushi Roll (it's not really japanese style any more...more like I want to stuff in whatever I feel like roll...)


CLOSE UP!


Dinner with Gumbo soup


Lunch with baked tilapia fillet (too salty...next time I will watch how much seasoning to sprinkle on it...but I still <3 fish!!)


I kid your not, this was my dinner, all fruits! So proud of myself...


Mango Papaya Salsa...can be better taste...it's a very tropical dish


Today's LUNCH! Tomato and fried egg + Stir fried Broccoli & bacon slices + Peanut tofu!!!

Letter from a Father

Dear son...
我的孩子…..

The day that you see me old and I am already not, have patience and try to understand me …
哪天当你看到我日渐老去,身体也渐渐不行,请耐着性子试着了解我……

If I get dirty when eating… if I can not dress… have patience.
Remember the hours I spent teaching it to you.
如果我吃的脏兮兮 甚至已不会穿衣服
耐心一点儿 你记得我曾经花了多少时间 教你这些事吗

If, when I speak to you, I repeat the same things thousand and one times…
Do not interrupt me… listen to me
当我一再重复 说着同样的事情
请你不要打断我，听我说

When you were small, I had to read to you thousand and one times the same story until you fall asleep soundly…
你小时候 我必须一遍又一遍地 读着同样的故事，
直到你静静睡着

When I do not want to have a shower, neither shame me nor scold me…
当我不想洗澡 不要羞辱我 也不要责骂我

Remember when I had to chase you with thousand excuses I invented, in order that you wanted to bath…
你记得小时候 我曾经编出多少理由 只为了哄你洗澡

When you see my ignorance on new technologies… give me the necessary time and not look at me with your mocking smile…
当你看到我对新科技一无所知 给我一点时间 不要嘲笑我

I taught you how to do so many things… to eat good, to dress well… to confront life…
我曾经教会了你多少事情啊
如何好好地吃 好好的穿，如何面对你的生命

When at some moment I lose the memory or the thread of our conversation…
Let me have the necessary time to remember… and if I cannot do it,
Do not become nervous… as the most important thing is not my conversation but surely to be with you and to have you listening to me…
如果交谈中 我忽然失忆 不知道该说什么了
给我一些时间想想
如果我还是无能为力
不要紧张 对我而言 重要的不是对话
而是能跟你 在一起

When my tired legs do not allow me walk...
… give me your hand… the same way I did when you gave your first steps.
当我的腿不听使唤 扶我一把
就像我当初扶着你 踏出你人生的第一步

And when someday I say to you that I do not want to live any more… that I want to die… Do not get angry… some day you will understand…
当哪天我告诉你 我不想再活下去了
请不要生气 总有一天 你会了解

Try to understand that my age is not lived but survived.
了解我 已风烛残年 来日可数

Some day you will discover that, despite my mistakes, I always wanted the best thing for you
And that I tried to prepare the way for you.
有一天你会发现 即使我有许多过错
我总是尽我所能 给你最好的

You must not feel sad, angry or impotent for seeing me near you.
当我靠近你时 不要觉得感伤 生气 或埋怨


You must be next to me, try to understand me and to help me as I did it when you started living.
你要紧挨着我 如同当初我帮着你展开人生一样的

Help me to walk… help me to end my way with love and patience. I will pay you by a smile and by the immense love I have had always for you.
了解我 帮我 扶我一把 用爱和耐心 帮我走完人生
我将用微笑 和我始终不变的爱 来回报你

I love you son…
我爱你，孩子

Your father
你的父亲

Best of luck, my friends.

One of my dearest buddies from the Corps-Reid, and his beloved wife, Brooke are leaving the States today for their peace corps assignment to Swaziland (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaziland) . Technically, they are not out of the states until the 22nd, but they are heading over to DC to start their initial training and then head over to Africa tomorrow. I called him this morning just want to wish him a safe journey, and I could tell from their tone of voices that they are very anxious about this trip. I completely understand their feelings, going to a completely different country, don't know what's really waiting for them. At least they have each other for support. I had my parents with me when I first came to the States, but I still vividly remember that on the plane from L.A. to Houston, I think I had what you called today a "nervous breakdown". back then I didn't know better, and I was just scared what's coming into my way, thinking about going into a completely new environment with no English knowledge, worrying how will I do in classes...Dad comforted me back then. Now, I am a grow-up adult (that's still a scary word...), I will have to face the challenges myself.

Anyway, today's topic is Reid and Brooke. They are a very important part of my life now. I have known Reid since my fish year, and for the past 6 years (5 years undergrad and 1 year in Vet school), he has always been there for support. We hardly had any arguments, but that's because we are always brutal on each other...comment wise, so we take it out right there, in front of us. and he is always a manipulator (not in a bad way, but he is very manipulative, and can always find ways to get out of the guilt), a crowd clown, what I called "eye-ball attractor"...or what my buddies called "attention wh**e". He can come up with some crazy wild ideas and it's amazing over the years, I developed immunity towards him and all I can answer is a head shake and let him have his way around He had the same major as I did, BIMS, and so we went to class together our junior and senior year a lot. I used to remember that we would always run in our senior boots to try to catch the 7:10a bus from main campus to west campus...and I vividly remembered that Reid would always out run me (dah...) and turn around and comment about his move and that's how it stuck into my head...

Brooke was also in my unit, she is a year younger than me. I would say Brooke is the perfect fit for Reid. Reid is like a big kid who never grow up, he would have all these bizzar random thought and will put them into actions (ie: go into the tunnels on campus and try to find the secrete path; swimming in all the ponds/pools on campus; start a Nuke run tradition with the corps runners, go to bed at 4am when he has a marathon at 7am, and was late for the starting for 10 min, go on a diet with just Honey and peanut butter, and later on finds out it's scientifically prove to be healthy...the list goes on). Brooke are more rational, and Reid would only listen to Brooke. Brooke is also more mature and I like to talk to her because she is always encouraging, and positive, and will always be on my side no matter what. She has the " magic touch " that will calm me down, Reid does NOT have that ability on me.

Today, they are leaving from Dallas to D.C. and receive their official peace corps introduction workshop over night, then head over to a complete new world, helping citizens over there and educate the public about AIDS. I have been telling them (and of course they both already understand) that this is for a great cause, it's something that a great person will do, and the impact they leave behind is un-imaginable. I truly admire their action, and so very proud to be their friend. Next time I see them I will still be in school (bomber...), but I will be almost ready to get out in the real world. By then, they will be back from Africa, tanned, and stay in shape :D

Best of luck, my friends! I wish you both a very safe and rewarding journey!

PS: for those of you who are curious of their trip, log on to their blog : http://reidandbrooke.blogspot.com/