Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Rain

Since I have the memory of when I was little, grandma always told me that when the noble people are out, they bring the storm.  

Yes, she is talking about me.  And a funny thing is that has been the case since. 

And again it happened last Thursday. I had a job assignment, so as usual, I waited at a nearby community center until it was almost time, then I drove to my destination. As soon as I walked out the door, the rain started to pour; I meant like dogs and cats. Or I should say it's like 'tigers and lions" literally, and thunder and lightning at the same time.  You may be doubling that; how do I know it just started? Yes, according to the workers next door, they walked through the door and were amazed by the sudden rain pouring with thunder and lightning. 

This time, the sudden pour was unfortunate and fortunate. Unfortunately, I had to head out right away, because the assignment time was near; I just cannot wait. Also, my car was parked across the street.  

Fortunately, the worker was nice and considerate and lent me an umbrella. Otherwise, I will be soaking wet. The only one thing was I had to walk in the water; it was flooding; most likely it was the sudden pouring. I walked in the water literally. And the even humor was when I finally arrived at the job site in the crazy storm and found the job was canceled. 

Luckily, in addition to the kindness of the workers, they tried to help out. I still had two other joyful free events to attend. The only thing was my shoes were soaking wet the whole time before I came home and changed. 

In total, noble people or not, who cares. Happiness is the best thing whether you are rich or poor.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

COFFEE WITH A COP

Really disappointed, today is my second year for the coffee with a cop. And again, nobody even bother to chat with me. This time I even prepared for at least two questions to chat with them. 

But so I left with, of course, the free small cup of coffee with oatmeal milk and a souvenir and left sadly. 

Next year I will try a different city for the supposed wonderful program for the city.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Yard Sale

Tag along with a friend to the yard sales.

Every time feeling rather sad as getting older and seeing a lot of the garage sales are seniors getting rid of the old or never used stuff.

Like they are getting ready to move out of their beloved home.

So painful.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Karaoke

For the first time ever, four different community centers participated in karaoke events in one week. 
I sang 10 songs in total; Taiwanese, Chinese, Cantonese and English.
The more, the merrier!
Satisfaction!

Friday, April 3, 2026

Choices

When you have a job there is only one choice which is to go to work every working day.

Now that I lost my job and am taking some breaks before I can land a job.

I try to make myself busy so I go to participate in some local events.

And the funny thing is there are events happening on the same day. How to pick the right one becomes a headache.

豆腐媽媽 EP71 愚人劫|The Mother of the Tofu Family


Tearing toward the end.

Catharsis, it feels good sometimes, but sometimes feels miserable.

Bittersweet conflicting

High five to the Protagonist, antagonist and anyone in between.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Albertsons

I have said it last week.

And I will say it again.

This week another cheerful female worker.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Albertsons

It’s weekend and it’s past 5:00 pm.

The male worker at checkout is so cheerful serving everyone.

We are not just getting a great deal.

And we all have a blessed and beautiful day after day.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Dream

Karaoke event at a huge venue.

Friends used to sit with me, suddenly walking away, leaving me alone outside.

Later I went in by myself.

It’s packed of people from local, Hong Kong, Taiwan as usual.

One Hong Kong girl said to me that I am smelly; Hong Kong men love good-smelling girls. I reply politely that I am sorry, I just exercised right before I came here. Walked away and ignored them.
And trying to find a better spot to enjoy the singing.

Hard to find because people were not there yet but used their stuff to occupy spots.
In the end, find some familiar friends to sit with. Two of them are about to do the duet singing.

When the music started, they could not sing and were puzzled. I went over to them and found out that the DJ didn’t play the right one and I tried to help them and used the mic to speak with the DJ and describe the problem. “Attention please”, turned out that both the mics are not even working correctly; so I ran to the DJ to have them fix it.” When I got there and told them what went wrong, a group of workers started to pray for this incident. I waited there patiently with joy. And then I woke up and wrote this.

豆腐媽媽 EP63 賜你平安|The Mother of the Tofu Family

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6sFULdNPyGs

All the memories about the places that I’ve lived suddenly come back.
Places have been reconstructed; everything changed.
Eventually literally everything will be lost except the previous memories. 
Sometimes I really wish that at least the infrastructure could stay unchanged.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Uncover Kindness

Reading this book is like a healing process for me.

With tears and lots of emotions.

Kindness is a precious act.

But kindness to or accepting from a total stranger is a whole lot different and difficult things.

Night at the Museum

The museum came to alive every night.

Will you dare take this job as a night shift security officer?

A thrilling history adventure.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Superior Grocers

To kill time between two classes, I went browsing at  Superior Grocers.

On the way out of the store, the security came to me and asked me, “Did you pay for what you bought?”

I answered that I didn’t buy anything.

He then asked me again, “Are you sure that you didn’t buy anything?”

I answered again, I didn’t buy anything.

I will never go back to that store anymore.

Though I did buy something from that store.

But it will never happen again, for sure.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Porto's Bakery

Always want to have Porto's Bakery, but never do.

First of all, it’s a little far away.

And it’s always a long line to wait.

Today instead of going to buy it. 

It came to me and it is free.

Incredible!

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Relationship

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7F4mPQA08e4

In the relationship, never be the only one to sacrifice everything.
Especially in marriage.
There is neither 100% right nor 100% wrong of any party.
But the cruel thing is, you need to be brave to cut the sad relationship clean.
Though it is tough, it ends the hurting not just with yourself but also with the people that love you truly.

Sometimes, opening your mouth to ask for help is hard.
You want to solve the problem alone, not to bother anyone or let them worry about you.
Good or bad, I have no idea. Because I am that kind of person. 
On the surface, acting like everything is fine. Tears behind others’ backs.
Too many things happened to me. Actually, as long as you live, challenges are there, big or tiny.
One thing that I do believe is that everything will be fine. You just need to have confidence in yourself.
Cheers!

To marry or to marry?
To have kids or not to have kids?
Is that the question? 
If not happy in any kind of relationship. Walk away gallantry and never look back. Otherwise, shut your mouth, it’s your own decision. 

Stand up, learn your lesson, and grow up.

Normally, I don’t prefer sad stories. Life is short and tough enough.
At times, those are the vents of our emotions.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Day 134

Connection Club 

Karaoke & Dance 

Rarely are people willing to initiate a conversation with a complete stranger. Not even eye contact or a simple hello.

One of the days I have been chatting with a couple of people. Wonderful proud parents.