What do you think your “golden year” are? Some people think their youth is their golden year due to it is active, full of energy and can memory many things. Others think their working life is the best time of life because they are working hard and building a family and career in that time.
I think my “golden years” were when I studied at college, but I didn’t hold the time to study well. Now I have the opportunity to create another golden years are studying at Lunghwa University. I hope I can improve my languages ability in there. I feel happy and enjoy leaning now. At my age, I think I should spend most of time to study, although I don’t have enough time. If you have good attitude, any time can be a golden year. Everything is up to us.
2010年12月30日 星期四
2010年12月29日 星期三
Play with your children in Children’s Museum
Children Museum is not a typical museum in Taipei where children learn things through play and hands-on activities. You won’t find a “Do Not Touch“ sign in there.
You can build your own tracks with your children in Raceway or observe the ball’s movements. You can develop your creativity in Art Studio where colored pens and paints are provided. Something you couldn’t do at home that paint on the glass wall. You will enjoy with your children at Bubble area. You can make bubbles of different shapes and sizes. It sounds like a fun place to visit. Do not miss it and try to play with your children.
You can build your own tracks with your children in Raceway or observe the ball’s movements. You can develop your creativity in Art Studio where colored pens and paints are provided. Something you couldn’t do at home that paint on the glass wall. You will enjoy with your children at Bubble area. You can make bubbles of different shapes and sizes. It sounds like a fun place to visit. Do not miss it and try to play with your children.
2010年12月28日 星期二
101 Fireworks Show
There will be a fireworks show of this New Year’s Eve in Taipei 101. They will add an extra 100 seconds to celebrate the R.O.C. Centennial celebration. A magnificent fireworks display will take place the second 2011 begins.
The show is composed of 15 different themes or programs such as, Shooting Rocket and Dancing Rainbow. We expect the fireworks show and going to count down in Taipei. Welcome the coming of the New Year.
The show is composed of 15 different themes or programs such as, Shooting Rocket and Dancing Rainbow. We expect the fireworks show and going to count down in Taipei. Welcome the coming of the New Year.
2010年12月27日 星期一
How can you maximize your job satisfaction?
According to a survey, job dissatisfaction is spread among workers. How can you avoid it? Or, if you are working and dissatisfied, what can you do about it?
Based on research and the experience of professional career specialists, here are seven recommendations for you.
1. Know yourself. Know what is important to you and what is not.Be clear about what you expect from or require of a job. Write your ideas down.
2. Learn about jobs that are most likely to meet your expectations. A helpful step is to take career test.
3. Consider consulting a professional counselor. It can be quite helpful.
4. Do not allow your job dissatisfactions to go unresolved for long. They may lead to something worse -- job loss, accidents, even mental illness.
5. Have realistic expectations for work. Job satisfaction likes many things in your life. If the work you cannot expect your company to look out for you, you have to take the initiative yourself.
6. Look separately at the kind of work you are doing and the conditions of work. If you are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the kind of work you are doing, you should consider a career change. If you are dissatisfied with the conditions of work, you might be able to set matters right by negotiating with your supervisor or your coworkers.
7. Examine your values --what is most important to you. This question can you put your job satisfaction or dissatisfaction in proper perspective.
Based on research and the experience of professional career specialists, here are seven recommendations for you.
1. Know yourself. Know what is important to you and what is not.Be clear about what you expect from or require of a job. Write your ideas down.
2. Learn about jobs that are most likely to meet your expectations. A helpful step is to take career test.
3. Consider consulting a professional counselor. It can be quite helpful.
4. Do not allow your job dissatisfactions to go unresolved for long. They may lead to something worse -- job loss, accidents, even mental illness.
5. Have realistic expectations for work. Job satisfaction likes many things in your life. If the work you cannot expect your company to look out for you, you have to take the initiative yourself.
6. Look separately at the kind of work you are doing and the conditions of work. If you are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the kind of work you are doing, you should consider a career change. If you are dissatisfied with the conditions of work, you might be able to set matters right by negotiating with your supervisor or your coworkers.
7. Examine your values --what is most important to you. This question can you put your job satisfaction or dissatisfaction in proper perspective.
Visiting Wufenpu
Travel to Taipei, you can spend less money. There are many things for all kinds of travelers in Taipei ‘s store, and there's a budget for everyone. We can visit Wufenpu (五分埔) where clothes are sold at wholesale prices, and Wenlin (文林) Street where you can have your facial hair removed. 
You can find Two T-shirts for NT$300, that's less than five US dollars a piece that you'll see here at Taipei's clothing wholesale market, Wufenpu. You can find just about anything here, from evening gowns to jeans to accessories, all at low prices. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can try having facial hair removed on the Wenlin Street sidewalk, the way brides used to, with just powder and a piece of string, for NT$200. If you like, they'll even shape your eyebrows for you.
There's something for everyone in Taipei and it doesn't have to be expensive or run-of-the-mill.
Ground Tea in Hakka areas
In Hsinchu County, with its Hakka population, a common sight on dinner tables is a fragrant and nutritional “tea” made from ground nuts and seeds using a mortar and pestle. You can enjoy one of their longest standing specialties, called “ground tea,” and then take in an old street in Nanjhuang in the heart of Hakka country. Hsinchu and Miaoli counties in the northern half of Taiwan are home to many of the country’s Hakka people and their traditions.
You have to grind until the mixture is really moist. Then after boiling water is added, the “tea,” which actually is more like a soup, is ready to eat. Some people also combine the mixture with rice. So if you’re looking for a diversion and don’t mind that what you’re eating and drinking has been pounded into shape, then the Hakka areas in Hsinchu and Miaoli counties are just for you.
You have to grind until the mixture is really moist. Then after boiling water is added, the “tea,” which actually is more like a soup, is ready to eat. Some people also combine the mixture with rice. So if you’re looking for a diversion and don’t mind that what you’re eating and drinking has been pounded into shape, then the Hakka areas in Hsinchu and Miaoli counties are just for you.
Dangers of used tires
Do you know if vendors sell used tire of recycling that may cause car accidents and threat driver’s safety? According to the number of accidents related to bad tires rose by 50 percent in three years, going from 217 in 2007 to 329 in 2009.
The differences between standard and substandard used tires are obvious. Standard tires are retread by machine, while the poor quality tires are retread by hand. And the treads on the good tires are deeper than on the substandard ones. Any motorist using the cheaper tires is at risk of having an accident.
Tire Technician says they may make it hard to handle the car because their safety coefficient is down to zero. If any small nail or screw on the road pierces the tire, the tire will blow if driving at a high speed. For the safety reason, we need to face this problem and find the way, because it connects with driver’s life.
The differences between standard and substandard used tires are obvious. Standard tires are retread by machine, while the poor quality tires are retread by hand. And the treads on the good tires are deeper than on the substandard ones. Any motorist using the cheaper tires is at risk of having an accident.
Tire Technician says they may make it hard to handle the car because their safety coefficient is down to zero. If any small nail or screw on the road pierces the tire, the tire will blow if driving at a high speed. For the safety reason, we need to face this problem and find the way, because it connects with driver’s life.
2010年12月23日 星期四
About Santa Claus
It’s time to Christmas and along with the season that we can see many happy people everywhere. Santa Claus is one of the most popular characters during the holiday season, but who exactly is he? There are many versions of the story, and today I will tell you one of the most common legends of St. Nick. Santa Claus – is he an actual historical figure or merely a myth?
There was a saint, his name was Saint Nicholas. In fact, he was especially generous to three young ladies that were very poor. He was concerned that they had no dowry in order to get married. The only way they could get money was through prostitution. And so he was very generous to help these young ladies, and that started the tradition of generosity.
Decorating a Christmas tree is also one of the most cherished customs during the holiday season, but the trees aren’t purely ornamental. The green of tree reminds us of eternal life. Never die spiritually. There are many different versions of Santa, but in all of them St. Nick reminds us that at this special time of the year, this holiday will continue to be about generosity, love and happiness.
There was a saint, his name was Saint Nicholas. In fact, he was especially generous to three young ladies that were very poor. He was concerned that they had no dowry in order to get married. The only way they could get money was through prostitution. And so he was very generous to help these young ladies, and that started the tradition of generosity.
Decorating a Christmas tree is also one of the most cherished customs during the holiday season, but the trees aren’t purely ornamental. The green of tree reminds us of eternal life. Never die spiritually. There are many different versions of Santa, but in all of them St. Nick reminds us that at this special time of the year, this holiday will continue to be about generosity, love and happiness.
2010年12月20日 星期一
Pavilion of New Fashion in the Taipei International Flora Expo
On last weekend, I took my son and daughter to went the Taipei International Flora Expo again. This time we visited the Pavilion of New Fashion. They built a complete pavilion out of used plastic bottles. Not only is the Pavilion of New Fashion the world’s first building constructed entirely from garbage, it has also turned waste into a raw material for fashion.
The ark is built entirely from “garbage,” literally, because everything you see is collected from the trash. They used 400,000 recycled plastic bottles. The most special thing is that they hide the LED lights in it. You can see a very beautiful light show at night. Both environmentally friendly and fashionable, the pavilion showcases different fashion exhibitions. It now features a collection of extravagant handmade couture dresses, each representing characters from different cultures. With the beautiful displays inside the pavilion, don’t forget that it has a message in its many bottles: with a little creativity, garbage can become beautiful and useful.
The ark is built entirely from “garbage,” literally, because everything you see is collected from the trash. They used 400,000 recycled plastic bottles. The most special thing is that they hide the LED lights in it. You can see a very beautiful light show at night. Both environmentally friendly and fashionable, the pavilion showcases different fashion exhibitions. It now features a collection of extravagant handmade couture dresses, each representing characters from different cultures. With the beautiful displays inside the pavilion, don’t forget that it has a message in its many bottles: with a little creativity, garbage can become beautiful and useful.
2010年12月6日 星期一
Taipei International Flora Expo
Last Saturday, we visited the Taipei International Flora Expo. It’s really beautiful. Highlights that are up and running include the Pavilion of Future, which features some of Taiwan’s rarest plants, and the technology-rich Pavilion of Dreams.
With music, magical lighting and a huge floral centerpiece on the ceiling, the Pavilion of Dreams in Xinsheng Park welcomes guests to its dream-like, forest-like setting. With the help of modern sensor technologies, the pavilion offers visitors a great opportunity to experience the life cycle of flowers and learn about nature in an informative and interactive way.
Compared to the Shanghai World Expo, I think our local expo feels more inviting. These people are clapping, because this grass moves to handclaps. Also on display at this pavilion are new varieties of flowers, showing future trends in the world of gardening.
With music, magical lighting and a huge floral centerpiece on the ceiling, the Pavilion of Dreams in Xinsheng Park welcomes guests to its dream-like, forest-like setting. With the help of modern sensor technologies, the pavilion offers visitors a great opportunity to experience the life cycle of flowers and learn about nature in an informative and interactive way.
Compared to the Shanghai World Expo, I think our local expo feels more inviting. These people are clapping, because this grass moves to handclaps. Also on display at this pavilion are new varieties of flowers, showing future trends in the world of gardening.
Tasting lighter Italian cuisine in Taipei
Many people have the impression of Italian food that’s rich in cheese and creamy sauce, but a restaurant in Taipei offers a different kind of home-style Italian tasting. With fresh seasonal ingredients, this restaurant brings me a lighter taste of Italy cuisine and an open kitchen, this restaurant allows its customers to see the entire food-making process. It provides healthy Italian food for you.
Fresh ingredients are of the utmost importance in an Italian kitchen, and that’s why its cuisines changed by the seasons. Take this salad for example: Spinach grows best in cool weather; therefore, this dish makes for an excellent fall salad. Another special dish is called risotto that they use vegetable whipping cream, bacon, and some carrot, celery and red onion before stir them together. And then they put the Barolo red wine, and let them all stew. This restaurant offers a diverse range of cuisine, showing why Italian is a favorite around the world.
Cycling on Green Island
In the other's cycling feature, we're going to Green Island. Green Island is the fourth largest island in Taiwan and has 18 kilometers of paved roads along the spectacular coastline. You can bring your bicycle to Green Island via ferry.
The impression most people go to Green Island is getting on a scooter around the island, but the fun only about half an hour. The newest way is to get to know the island is on bicycle. It's pretty relaxing cycling on Green Island. You can look at the sea and the mountains. The landscape is quite pretty.
On this new cycling tour, you can also go diving or fish feeding. Green Island probably has the greatest biodiversity in the world. On this island you can see many things that you can't find in other countries, including soft coral, tropical fish and butterfly fish. If you like the sun or the sea, you might find Green Island, which is easy to travel to and not far, quite enjoyable.
Cycling in Fulong
I want to introduce the cycling travel and start with Taipei County’s Old Caoling Tunnel. The tunnel was originally made for trains and was the longest in Taiwan. It is about 2 kilometers when it was built nearly a century ago. It was renovated a couple of years back and is now only for cyclists and pedestrians to enjoy. On the weekends, the Tunnel crowded with people on foot and bicycle.
There is Taiwanese folksong called "Diu-diu-dang-a," whose writer got his inspiration from this old train tunnel. In the tunnel, you can see old bomb shelters and train station signs. The railroad tracks have been removed and the ground repaved with track patterns. At just a little over 2 kilometers long, it only takes about 15 minutes to get to the other side.
You can feel good and cool inside in this tunnel. It's next to the ocean over here and connects Taipei with Yilan. The breeze is quite cool, so it's suitable for people to walk or cycle.
On the other side of Fulong Train Station is the Longmen Suspension Bridge. There is a cycling path on the bridge. From here, people can cycle to Yanliao Beach Park. Fulong has many cycling paths to be explored and can be a great place for a day-trip on the bicycle.
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