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   

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.

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. 

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.

Jade Bracelet

It's been a while since we last got together for lunch at my Korean teacher's Place.

Toastmasters D67 D4 Officers Training

I am glad that I helped NTNU Mandarin TMC to gain DCP one point by joining Toastmasters D67 D4 Officers Training as the membership vice president at NTNU Saturday afternoon, July 26th.

I saw a few old friends at the training venue. To my surprise, most officers were young and interested in AI. There are more than 3 clubs in name of AI. Time has changed, from social media era to AI era.

Master Zhou Yakiniku (5/30)

At 9:15 I lay on the dental chair, waiting for the dentist for 15 minutes till 9:30. It took him less than 5 minutes to examine my teeth to his satisfaction, and gave me another three sets of alignments, from set 16 till set 18. I am scheduled to pay him a visit on September the 5th with another ten thousand NT dollars.

To be honest, I have been tired of cleaning the teeth and the alignments after each meal. But when I read the new scientific bombshell: what’s happening in the mouth could shape the fate of your brain, I am happy that I had my teeth aligned. 

Researchers have now linked gum disease, specifically the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis, to the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s. This microscopic menace doesn’t just cause bad breath or bleeding gums. Scientists have found it in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, and in lab animals, it actually invades brain tissue, igniting the buildup of toxic amyloid beta, the same protein that destroys memory and cognition. One of the most important (and overlooked) ways to protect your brain for years to come. Sometimes the first line of defense against memory loss starts with your toothbrush.

I took Bus 918 in front of the dental clinic in the rain, arrived at WuGu before 11 o'clcok. I gave some souvenirs from Mainland China tour trip to the WuGu Director. I also measured the size of Brother Jimmy's single bed, 3.25 X 6.2. It was the first time I knew the sized of various beds.

Brother Jimmy, QiuYe, and I took Bus 982 to Master Zhou Yakiniki for lunch, we three all ordered Yakiniku lunch box for ninety NT dollars each person, with all you can drink ice black tea and miso soup. After lunch, Brother Jimmy and QiuYe took Bus 982 back to WuGu, I took Bus 918 back to XinDian.

I rode the bike with my raincoat on to JinXin Library to return two books, and reserve 7 books on line. I helped a primary school girl sitting next to me with her writing homework by serendipity. I hit the sack as soon as I arrived home.

JinMen

Day 5--July 22, Tuesday

 

Mazu In Meizhou

Day 2--July 19th, Saturday

We departed from Wyndham Hotel in Putidan at 8 o'clock after breakfast. The chartered bus dropped us at the harbor before 9. We waited in line to get on the ferry to Meizhou Island.

XiaMen

Day 1--July 18th, Friday

I took Bus 909 to SongSan Aiport, Mandarin Airlines AE-1265 to JinMen before 12 noon. The tour bus took us to the ferry harbor where we had a lunch box before we took the Ferry to XiaMen at 1:30. It took about half an hour, and the ferry ride was very smooth.

We first visited XiaMen Horticulture Expo Garden located in Xinglin Bay in Jimei district, Xiamen, Fujian province. The Expo Garden consists of nine islands and various gardens with different styles. The park covers a total area of about 10 square kilometers, with land and water landscapes accounting for half of the total area.

After dinner, we took the charter bus from XiaMen to Putian. It took about two and half hours. We stayed at Wyndham Hotel Room 0510. The swimming pool and the fitness center are located on the basement.

DaAn Sports Center

I got up at 8 as usual. I thought of going to a social dance class this morning, but I need to join a lunch appointment next Wednesday, so I think I'd better wait till next month to join the social dance class.

After lunch, while waiting for Bus 909 at DaFeng Road, I saw only one swallow in the nest, all the rest were gone.

I arrived at DaAn Sport Center in the rain before 2, used the fitness center for one hour, took a shower afterwards.

I took Bus 906 back to XinDian, bought a box of beef stew for dinner at the market. After arriving home, I took a nap for one hour.

In the evening, I joined an online Toastmaster Magazine reading from 9:10 till 10:00, about the new recognition program, changes made to enhance the DCP (Distinguished Club Program) and DRP (Distinguished Recognition Program).

https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2025/july/what-recognition-updates-mean