2009.04.18 A Day with Art

Key Words:
Seven Days in the Art World
Dorothy & Herb Vogel

A wonderful day.
CASV, Rice Magazine. Julie.

2009.04.14 Chinese's View on History

Nice talk with Ozgen. I find something interesting, about people's perspectives on history.

China is a special country. We have a very continuous record of 5000 years history.
Some countries may have a longer history but do no have that long written record.
Some countries, before they settled down, they were nomads.

In short, not every country values the past as high as China.
Learn the lesson from the past, then move on towards the future. That's all.

As a Chinese, I love histories. Not only the history of a nation, but also the history of myself.
Time to move on? I feel I'll become a nomad. No need to remember the trivia in the life.

2009.04.09 Mei Mei

Thanks Laura.
Thanks Nicole.
Thanks Summer.
Thanks FIVER.
Thanks Dad & Mom.

Every time my emotion lost control, soon later I felt I was getting rid of something. I don't know what I lost, but the pain is eased too.

I'm moving on.
Don't worry about me ^_6, although I may need several more weepings. I've got a stronger mentality.

I'm a lucky girl, I still have so many friends around me. Everyone has its own problem, but not everyone can have this asset.

I Ching

The photo is one of the works of Huang Yong Ping in his exhibition at Vancouver Art Gallery, 2007. (I missed his exhibition...I was in Vancouver at that time, now I regret)

I'm reading Huang Yong Ping's "House of Oracles". That's one of the things I love UBC that much - UBC's library is real, I can have the books I want in hand. To be honest, I really hate reading from the computer screen.

Last Friday, Professor Tsao introduced the installation work "Dialogue" by Xiao Lu. That is an interesting piece. She created this meaningful work in an extreme emotional trauma.

Today I re-encounter the book, I Ching, or "Book of Changes", is also a book of changelessness, in terms of its ageless classic.

I love the scenario that Huang usually uses I Ching to solve his hesitation or indecisiveness. His photos are so cute.

2009.04.02 Uncertainty

I love Cindy's signature - How to appreciate uncertainty?

2009.04.01 Morocco

This summer, I will go to Morocco!

2009.03.21 Bookstores @ Van

Photo: Macleod's Books

My boss recommended us a multilingual bookstore in downtown.
It's called "Sophia Books", on Hasting, between Richards & Homer.
So cool! I love it. Several years ago, my dream was to operate a bookstore like Sophia, having a bunch of books in several languages.
But I know the reality is, this kind of stores in China will hardly be as popular as in Van.
Business destroys dreams.

Their website: http://www.sophiabooks.com/index.html

BTW, during the adventure of finding the Sophia, Alex & I ran into another bookstore, on Pender, I'm not sure about the name, probably "Macleod's Bookstore"? Yes, it is, I find it from the internet. It reminds me "84 Charing Cross Road". Right, another packed second-hand bookstore.

Here it is: http://www.yelp.ca/biz/macleods-books-vancouver

Both of them are very attractive to me.

2009.03.17 French Presentation

Presentatin is about .

Un drole de film,
Je l'aime.

key word: télécharge...

cap ou cap: Est-ce que tu es capable de le faire?

2009.03.07&08 Seattle

Just came back from Seattle.
Too tired. I will fill up this diary later.
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Pieces of Seattle:

It is a city of American art.
I love the Seattle Art Museum. I had a lot of fun wandering in the streets.

Shopping in the outlet is another main goal of the trip.
But I hope I went there last year...when the US dollar was so weak then...

2009.03.04 Arts

Today, I updated my student status, from Year 2 to Year 3, and declared my major as Art History.
My confidence was beaten again by FREN 123. Why didn't I quit a course I know I probably cannot manage? The reading is too difficult for me...I admit my French is poor, mute and deaf (I cannot speak neither understand, but I can read and understand a little...)

This is another complain diary... pls ignore my irritation.

2009.02.23 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Notes from the movie:

Sometimes it's easier to be mad at the people you trust, because you know they'll always love you, no matter what.

Our lives changed because they had to.
It felt like nothing would ever be the same again.
Something's never would be.
But we know now that no matter how far we travelled on our own separate paths, somehow we would always find our way back to each other.
And with that, we can get through anything.
Together and Apart.

2009.02.19 Cape No.7

Don't leave! Or let me go with you.

A movie is worth watching.

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I feel too lazy for any essays, totally blank for any work. I want to quit...but I know I'll submit everything in time. What a terrible manner.

2009.02.16 Swimming

I went to swimming yesterday. What a progress! Finally, I feel I can swim! After 20 years try!

My upper arms are soring the whole day, but what a sweet sore!

2009.02.14 Thank Everyone

I got much support from CSD, thank you are staying with me all the time. The past four weeks can't be worse to me. Miserable performance in everything. Those memories hurt, but I have to face all my failures by myself. My boss told me, you have to take responsibility for your errors, as others are. Thank this four weeks' mental training.

Thanks many people - PP (and the other 4 in FIVER), Laura, Dibo, Frances, Joyce, Ian, Ozgan, Belinda (Tong Yang), Christie, FY, Franklin etc. I list these names because some have left a message to me, or some are participating in the same activity with me.

Although I haven't figured out a way to reply viewer's comments on this blog, I can keep your greetings in my heart and your every message will not be a waste.

Happy V Day everyone!

2009.02.11 Result

It looks my suffering is coming to an end.
I received a new perspective, but something is lost forever.
Maybe several years later, I will know what's the cost.

2009.02.08 A Day Hard to Describe

Disappoint, Restrain, Cry, Shout, Complain, Smile, Apologize, Thank.
All the things have a connection, should I say "nothing" is an island?

I'll add more verbs if I catch more.

2009.02.06 Provence

It looks like the only dish I will order in a restaurant is shrimp or salmon.

But I regret this time. I'll chose boeuf next time, absolutely.

Nice dinner, thanks ladies.

2009.01.31 Mess

I feel my life is a mess.
It's too late to drop FREN 123.
Too many things are colliding with each other.
No rhythm any more.

It's time to learn how to manage my time.
An old topic, I know, but in different context.
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Jeux d'enfants
Un rendez-vous dans dix ans, cap pas cap?

2009.01.29 Some Amazing Chinese Architectures

This is a hotel in Beijing!!! (lol)
This is the National Theater in Beijing. Someone comments it is a UFO among ancient buildings.

This is the daylight view of ChinaMerchant Bank, in Shenzhen.

This is the night view of the same building...

2009.01.26 AIESEC UBC

I spend almost an hour in filling the application form. Short answer questions are inevitable in any kind of applications. Annoying. Same as interviews.

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Textbooks, exams, essays, vocabularies (English & French), CAC lab, studies, extra classes (ie. photography & CPR), career events, climbing, traveling, exchange -> My life is composed of these elements.

Good luck to you, good luck to me.

2009.01.25 New Year

One & a half hours later, the new year is coming.
Hope everyone can have a fancy year of ox.

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Vicky, Christina, Barcelona.
Scarlett, Gaudi, Crazy Love.
Un drôle de film, je l'aime.

2009.01.24 La Vie en Rose/La Môme

La Vie en Rose / La Môme (2007)

Actress Marion Cotillard played Edith Piaf in the movie

Edith Piaf

Marion Cotillard won 2008 Oscar.

I shed tears when Edith's father gives her the doll. This is the most moving scene to me. The second one is when her father takes her away from Titine.
I miss my parents so desparately...Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Everyday!

2009.01.23 Tank

Apparently, there will be a filming scene taking place at UBC, right in front of Buchannon tower.

I saw students around the tank were using their cell phones to take photos, just as me.

2009.01.22 Arts Career Expo

I'm still a little shy to post my photos online.
A proof of my volunteer experience.
January 21, 2009.
Working at registration, for students with surnames starting from K to M.
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Today's activity - Hearing study
I got my ear tested, good news is they are both normal.
I've been sitting for 3 hours, watched movie .
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Tonight's homework, FREN 123 composition (250 words) & ENGL 112 assignment 1.
I really want to go to bed early~~~~~~dreaming...

2009.01.21 Cool Photo of Vancouver

Cool photo of Vancouver from Last week.
Copy right: Lawson Lundell LLP.

A friend forwarded this photo to me. Genius.

Yes, since last week, the weather turned to foggy very suddenly at around 3PM, EVERYDAY! I've never met such regular fog. I believe this photo is taken from the air, you can find the whole city is buried by fog.

By the way, is it my illusion? When I am writing this diary at SUB(Student Union Building), I find the outside is a little misty, is it starting foggy again?

2009.01.20 F.R.I.E.N.D.S @ UBC

2009.01.19 ARTH 361

Today is the day of ARTH 361.
Prof postponed our first paper, which should be due next Wednesday, but she just distributed guidelines today. Therefore, the deadline is reset on 23 Feb, after the reading break. Thanks prof, your decision can't be better.

Another thing, I realize the Internet is such a terrible instrument again. This photo is a hint. Anyway, my dear prof's personal and private life is exposed...too much -_-

Pls, never never write my full name in the Internet. If you ever did, delete it. To protect others is protecting yourself. Thanks.
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Notes for today and ever:
Always take care of others.
Stop talking about self, money.
Choose the appropriate words to use, is an art. I'm a beginner.

2009.01.18 Climbing & Homework

Washing some dishes is the break between climbing and moving on to endless readings.
Tomorrow I'll have a French quiz, subjonctif.
Nothing is easy, sigh.

2009.01.17 Complication VS Simplism

Today our lab welcomed two pairs of participants. It's a busy day. (PS: photo is a lab group photo taken in December, 2008)

Finally, only me left in prof's car. I told something about my career plan. Biz, marketing, art, psychology. I was wondering whether can I use some psychology into marketing. Apparently, she disliked marketing. She gave me an example: marketing people believe violence is the the reason why customers buy the violent games. However, people love action. Marketing people can't separate action from violence.

Her opinion is - those marketing people's thoughts are too simple. Psychology is complicated. My extension is, many things are complicated, we should not simply them.

2009.01.16 Four Ambitions with Girls!

#1: SFU

#2: Victoria

#3: Ski trip! (Grouse Mountain)

#4: the U.S.! (Seattle)

Today's lunch with other 3 girls from China is very progressive. Details are in the above pictures. They are the places I've planned for long. All failed because Alex has no intention:(

Girls, I love you! Hope we will make them out soon.