Initial D

June 30th, 2005 Entries

Two days ago, after much confusion about whether or not it would have English subtitles, I watched the latest Jay Chou/Anthony Wong/Edison Chen/Shawn Yue movie…and it was much better than I expected. Heck, even my mom agreed that it was good. And if my mom doesn’t like a movie, she’ll close her eyes and fall asleep, no matter how loud the music is blaring or how much the gun shooting scenes rattle her chair. So when you know she says something’s good, it’s good.

Asian movies are getting much better, starting from movies like Infernal Affairs and My Sassy Girl. There are actual plots now. The humor is much better and doesn’t rely on poop jokes as much. And the people they use have actual talent. Plus it doesn’t hurt that they use good looking characters that make the teenage girls (including my sister) scream/jump up and down/clap/faint whenever they see Edison Chen on screen.

I’m pretty sure there will be a sequel to this movie.

Shock and Awe: A Familiar Face From America

June 26th, 2005 Entries

Right after ordering my noodles at the Presidential Department Store, I spotted Young. He makes really cool short films and we used to go to the same church. Anyway, I THOUGHT I had spotted Young. I wasn’t sure. And I’ll admit it–Asian people do sometimes look alike.

So I kept looking at him hoping that he might recognize me… but no dice. And so I finally had to go get Whitney and have her confirm that it was Young. And then when Young saw the both of us… he was like.. OH SNAP!

I guess you had to be there. =/

Shock and Awe, the Continuing Taiwan 2005 Trip Saga

June 24th, 2005 Entries, Noteworthy

A few things I need to post in order to help my failing memory… and to elaborate more on certain photos in gallery:

Shei-pa National Park

These are past coworkers of my Aunt while at the Shei-pa national park. In Taiwan, instead of serving for the military, you can opt to do service at the national parks or something. Of those 5 coworkers, three of them are still single, and you know why? It’s cause they love dogs. Loving dogs is hazardous to your romantic life I guess. =(

Fun fact! China, in order to sound like they love the environment, say that they have 6 national parks! Guess where all six of those parks are? YUP YOU GUESSED RIGHT! They’re all in TAIWAN, fools!
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