Not much to report. Iris was back for the weekend. She has had a few interviews in the DC area for summer internships. My sister, always the go-getter, has like 10,000 interviews lined up. I am happy for her though, since I know she works hard and deserves to reap the rewards of that hard work.
Family friend Geoff in town too. We'll see their whole family in Thanksgiving, so we'll finally get to meet the Mr and Mrs. Kaos. My mother should be happy, she's always very delighted to entertain friends.
As for me, well....I guess a conversation last night with a friend put things in a more positive perspective. I could sit on my butt and whine and moan and groan. But things aren't going to change unless I do something about it, right? For some reason, it's taken me many many years to realize this simple truth. Perhaps I'm still in the process of realizing.
Today's the sixth anniversary of Grandma's passing. When I was really young, she took care of me for an extended period of time. Not surprisingly, I was a difficult child to take care of, and required superhuman patience. I was completely disinterested in food for one thing. I kept her plenty busy just with the arduos process of feeding me. But because of this too, we've always been closer, we shared a bond I think. I miss Grandma...
Taipei's all up in a doozy right now. Everyone who's against the president is out in the streets, dressed in red from head to toe to signify their collective anger. They remind me somewhat of the angry ohmnus (spelling?) in Nausicaa. When these giant beasts get mad, their eyes glow a fiery red. The sleazeball president Chen however is unlikely to be ousted from his cozy presidential spot. I guess the legislature protects his rights and throne too well.
What else? I think I've hitherto used films and movies as a way to escape from the harsh realities of life. Maybe it's time I throw away these crutches. Films should be entertaining, it can be a source of discussion and thought-provoking cafe chats, but it shouldn't be a means to disregard the actual real problems in my life and vicariously experience other people's sorrows and pains. Lord knows I have enough of my own problems at this current point.
I have to meet later with my boss. NOT looking forward to showing my unfortunate experiment results to her. I guess I better prepare for a round of castigation, Singapore style.
Ah....crap, I'm just writing for the sake of writing now. I listened to more Beatles on the way to work. I love their music, well, of course, there are certain other personal reasons for me to be so into the group now, but I'm very glad I got into this. It will be a faithful companion to me, I believe.
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