Never did I expect to stay in New Zealand for more than a month. I arrived here on 9 February, and then my stay has been extended to 26 March, due to the Conoravirus outbreak in Asia. My manager wishes I could stay for another month, but I think I should stay home with my mom at this moment. For many reasons, I decide to leave this company.Read More »Unplanned travel
Seoul Global Center is an organization run by Seoul Metropolitan Government to provide activities and services to foreign residents in Seoul. It offers several kinds of free Korean language classes. The learning objective of the very beginner’s class is about Hanguel and the first few lessons of the textbook. Because I had learned Hanguel and some lessons by myself, I was allow to register for the beginner’s level class.Read More »Free Korean class to foreign residents in Seoul
Although the first snow of this winter already arrived last month, today was the first day that had accumulated snows. The temperature dropped so significantly in just few days, and the snows have turned ice in the evening. People said the cold weather arrived too early this year.Read More »This winter’s first heavy snow in Seoul
原本打算在楓葉盛開的時候來參觀首爾國立大學的校園，但是因為過去幾週一直忙著其他事，終於在昨天早上公司體檢之後，請了下午的假跟著朋友來這裡走一走。
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現在韓國人都說一年只剩下兩季了：夏天和冬天。今年春天大概只有兩個星期，天氣就變得很熱。而秋天也是一樣，大概兩個星期舒服的天氣之後，氣溫就很快下降至十度以下。有人說這週的楓葉是開得最美的一週，所以我和朋友便把握機會趁著周末（11月11日星期日）到昌德宮賞楓。掃性的是，當天下雨，樹葉也快被風雨吹打落光了。不過，我們還是幸運地在隔壁的昌慶宮看到大片的紅黃色楓葉。
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上週一位韓國朋友從台灣旅遊回來，在桃園機場等待回程班機時遇見一位也去台灣自助旅行的韓國年輕女孩，她說行程原本玩的很盡興，但是在她搭計程車往桃園機場的路上，司機在發現她是韓國人之後，竟然在高速公路上趕她下車，讓她感到非常錯愕與驚恐。我的韓國朋友告訴我這故事之後，我感到非常羞愧與憤怒。
A Korean friend returned from his vacation in Taiwan last week. While waiting for the return flight at the airport, he met a young Korean girl who traveled in Taiwan by herself. She told my friend she had good time in her trip until she was asked to get off the taxi on the highway when the taxi driver found out she is Korean. She felt very shocked and horrified. When my Korean friend told me that story, I felt very ashamed and angry.
Read More »台灣人要反什麼？ What is Taiwanese antipathy?
People said it is autumn in Korea now, but I feel it is already winter to me. The temperature is around 5°C, and it is even lower at night. It is been almost 8 months since I moved to Seoul. I enjoy my life here very much. The job is the best in my career. The weather is mild and comfortable. The apartment I live is modern and large. What more can I ask for as a Taiwanese in Korea?
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2012年韓國觀光局為推廣觀光，提供外國遊客免費從首爾到全州（전주）和釜山的巴士。因為考試後很想離開首爾出去散散心，我就在出發一週前上網預約到全州的巴士，本來以為已經全部客滿沒座位，沒想到竟然收到email通知說我得到了座位。
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很幸運在昨天(10月14日星期日)有位朋友邀請我一起去欣賞「第九屆海龜島國際爵士音樂節」（자리섬국제재즈페스티벌）。昨天是這三天活動的最後一天。
Luckily a friend invited me to this special event yesterday: the 9th Jarasum International Jazz Festival. Yesterday was the last day of the three-day festival.
Read More »海龜島國際爵士音樂節 The 9th Jarasum International Jazz Festival
This annual event took place at Yeouido Hangang Park last night (6 October 2012). The fireworks shows were provided by professional teams from four countries: Italy, China, U.S.A, and Korea. I was very lucky to be invited by a friend to watch the fireworks from his friend’s apartment at Ichon. The view of Yeouido behind Hangang was fantastic, and we were able to stay indoors when the temperature was very low yesterday.
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It’s been more than a month since I joined the new company in Hong Kong. However, I haven’t settled down in Hong Kong. In fact, I am currently doing a project in Taipei. The client is the first company I worked for. It’s funny to work in the same office with old colleagues again.Read More »Moving life
In two more days, I will be leaving this city where I have so many memories. I studied in Boston University from 2005 to 2007. This is the second time I came back to Boston since I left in 2007. And every time I came back, I have totally different feeling about the city.Read More »The colors of the autumn in Boston
There are two new members joining my big family recently. One is my cousin’s daughter, Emma Jade Gould, born on September 28 in England. Her father is British. The other is my sister’s son, whose name has not be given yet. He was born on October 7 in Taipei. I play with him everyday now.Read More »New members in my family
Since my first actuarial job in Nan Shan Life Insurance, working in Hong Kong has been one of my career dreams because Hong Kong has the leading actuarial market in Asia. I never thought that this dream would come true so quickly in this year. It just happened with a phone call from China and an interview in Taipei. I had the interview directly with the boss. He spent more time introducing his team and practice than asking me questions. I think he was already impressed when he first read my resume. The interview just assured him that I am indeed the person he wants. Miraculously, the great opportunity and challenge were acquired through the shortest and simplest interview I’ve ever had in my actuarial career.Read More »A real challenge has come
Last week really wasn’t my week. My car got towed; my digital camera was broken; I got a ticket for exceeding speed limit in Yamingshan. That’s how my summer ended.Read More »I need a good luck
