2025/08/29

At Brother Jimmy's Place (12/30)

As soon as I received Brother Jimmy's call after dinner at 8 o'clock this evening, I rushed to his place with a bag of Longan, and two repaired flip flops. When I arrived his place, Brother Jimmy was entertaining two residents from WuGu Center.

We four played a game called Half Past Ten, taking turns to serve as dealers. I won NT$40, and gave all to the only loser.

Brother Jimmy and I discussed about the details about the coming 70th birthday party for a while. I came back before ten o'clcok.

2025/08/22

Fridays with Brother Jimmy (11/30)

I brought along the novel "Almond" I borrowed from Taipei City Library to meet up with Brother Jimmy at WuGu this morning.  I got on Bus 918 at MingQuan Industrial Park, got off at TouQian Junior High School. I used the toilet at Family Mart before I got on Bus 982 at TouQian Junior High School on SiYuan Road. I arrived at WuGu Center before 10:30.

Brother Jimmy was waiting for me at the lobby on the first floor. We discussed about the menu for my 70th birthday party with WuGu Director. I invited the Director to bring her grandson to my birthday party. When I saw GuanYi, one of the WuGu residents, I invited him to join us for lunch. We four took Bus 982 to XingFu Bus Station.

On our way to Chia-Yi Turkey Rice store, we found a new curry house, and decided to give it a try. We four ordered fried pork chop, chicken, fish, and oyster separately, and shared our food together. The curry sauce was tasty, and the drink and soup were free.

After lunch, we got on Bus 918 together, three went to Taipei Hospital for coffee, and I stayed on the bus till I got off in XinDian, and got on Bus 909 to DaAn Sports Center.

After exercise, I took Bus 650, and got off at HuJiang Senior High School to fetched the borrowed books from Taipei City Library. I got on Bus 642 to DaPingLin and bought a couple of dishes from a cafeteria on my way home. I took a nap immediately after I arrived home.  

     

2025/08/19

Young Carers in Japan

I saw a DVD about the young carers in Japan with the Japanese subtitles yesterday evening. It opens my eyes to know that young kids need to take care of their ill parents or ailing relatives at home. 

I learned a lot of words in Japanese in the health care sector. 

家事、介護を担(にな)う

不安が募(つの)る

頼(たの)もしい

痛みを訴(うった)える

たらいまわし

先を見据(みす)え

お節介(おせっかい)な

くすぐったい

緊張が解(ほぐ)れる

救(すく)う

に捕(と)らわれる

精神疾患 (せいしんしっかん)


2025/08/17

Sweet Home Lunch (10/30)

Brother Jimmy made noodles served with fried bean sause for lunch today. Sister Ruth came with her elder daughter to deliver the wedding invitation. Brother Jimmy invited two WuGu residents to join the lunch gathering.

My husband helped me bring the wedding present to Brother Jimmy's place, he didn't stay for lunch.

When Sister Ruth arrived, we were informed that seats at the wedding party were limited. Brother Jimmy couldn't invite anybody but himself. I didn't know that the cost the wedding party became so that expensive that each table would cost NT$35,000 for 10 people.

After lunch, Sister Ruth left with her daughter to deliver more wedding invitation to her friends in BanQiao, Brother Jimmy, his two friends and I stayed to chat over tea for another hour. QiuYe mentioned that she was born on September the 9th, so we decided to celebrate her birthday together next month.

2025/08/12

Mother in Law's Gnocchi (9/30)

Korean Teacher invited me to her home for lunch yesterday. We talked about paying Brother Jimmy a visit. Brother was happy to see us at WuGu this morning.

As soon as we arrived at Wugu, we unwrapped the Thai latex rubber foam mattress I bought in China. It was a perfect fit.

We went to the newly opened Mother in Law's Gnocchi near Taipei Hospital. After lunch, we had coffee at Louisa Cafe on the Basement one of Taipei Hospital   

2025/08/08

Tai House (8/30)

I arrived at WuGu before 11 o'clock. Brother Jimmy was not there, I was told that he went to the post office to help residents withdraw the monthy allowance to pay the residential fees.

While waiting for Brother Jimmy, I watched the youtube film about how to clean the teeth. I found it very helpful to know how to clean the teeth properly to keep the oral hygiene.

At 11:45, Brother Jimmy, QiuYe and I got on Bus 835, we got off at CaiYuan Plaza. We had Tai Food for lunch at the Tai House. Brother Jimmy's health condition is getting better and better. He can walk without cane easily. 

After lunch, I took Bus 99 to XinPu, got on Bus 918 right away, got on at ZhuangJin High Schook, and took Bus 906 to DaAn Sports Center to exercise for one hour.

DaAn Sports Center opens the door to men above age of 18 for free, from August 8th till 10th, to celebrate the Father's Day.

I put on the 17th teeth alignment after I took the shower, and went to bed at 10:45.

2025/08/05

Family Dinner (7/30)

Brother Jimmy invited me for dinner at home. We had ZhaJiang noodles with QiuYe. During dinner, WuGu Director called to inform me of Brother's Jimmy staying at home in XinDian till next Monday.

I finished reading Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata after dinner. The book can be divided into two parts, the first half about the routines at the convenience store, the second half about the relationship of the convenience store woman. 

2025/08/01

Colorful Tattoo (6/30)

Time flies! It's August the first!

Brother Jimmy invited two WuGu residents to XinDian to help clean the house today. I gave QiuYe a big bag of coffee packages.

After exercising at DaAn Sports Center for one hour, I dropped by the Tattoo shop in the neighborhood to drink a cup of white wine while discussing the possibilities of adding extra colors to the tattoo of musical notes on my right arm.

Home Coming in Kyoto 3/5

Michi made Miso soup for breakfast. I had two bowls with rice, salad. What a relaxing morning to start the day. Michi and I talked for three...