Happy Life

A big question. Do you love your life? My answer is yes. I always said it to myself, "count your blessing." Sometimes, things seem not your liking, but think about that you are more fortunate than a lot of people in this world. Then you will be happier.

Michael’s Memorial

I would not write the detail of it today. You can read it in any media. It is the feeling of mine after seeing it that I am going to write. How come good fathers always die early? I certainly don’t know Michael Jackson personally but through the reaction of his daughter yesterday, I bet he was a very good and kind human being. He was a loving, caring, unselfish and playful father. The lost of the kids is not reversible. All I see is that the kids will have uncles and aunts who will love and care for them from now on. That’s a little comfort for me. God bless Michael Jackson’s kids.
悼念會的觀後感
近來很忙,今天就抽少少時間出來打這篇Blog。昨天一打開亙聯網, 主頁MSN寫著, 『現塲直播米高積遜的追思大會』,立即點擊來看, 一開始已是波姬小絲的感人記述, 她說:『米高是她的童年密友, 鏡頭下他們可以玩得像一般小朋友般, 而米高最喜歡的一首歌, 不是他的名曲, 而是差利卓別零所寫的電影摩登時代主題曲微笑, 歌詞是 ‘儘管你的心是痛, 仍然保持微笑。』看到她面容扭曲强忍淚水, 無不令人動容, 另一段感人的是德州眾議員京的演說, 她大大聲地讀出美國憲法, ‘在定罪前, 人人是清白的。’ 表明對米高的支持, 現塲即時掌聲雷動。最後, 米高的家人安排, 米高的小女兒出來說話, 她說:『Daddy,我愛你!』後泣不成聲, 米高是一位好爸爸盡在不言中,這時我已用了兩包紙巾。 (寫在美國三藩市)

Richmond Branch Library

The inside of the library is in brand new condition. After the City spent millions of dollars for the restoration. They have brand new furniture, computers, books, DVDs and free Wi Fi. Of course, one of the reason they restored the library is that there is a law they must be disabled people friendly. That’s mean they have to have handicap ramps and elevator. The only thing make me feel good is that it reflects the kindness and prosperity of San Franciscans. My daughters love the elevator ride. They like riding it every time when we visit it. More pictures

French Snails

They love exploring the nature. I don’t mind that they pet some creatures which they found, as long as it’s not harmful. The other day, they were petting the garden snails. It looked cute at the beginning, but after a while, I found that it’s not easy to clean their hands because of the snail’s mucus got on their skin. I had to use cleanser to scrub it off. I said it to myself, “No more next time!” More pictures

Photogenic

A lot of people will think she is cute. But I think that she is becoming a little bit of photogenic. Every time when I hold up the camera, she wants to be in the picture. And the camera likes her. Will she become a model or beyond? I have no idea now. Ha, ha.....

California Academy of Sciences

We went for a field trip with the other kids from the Home Base Education Program yesterday. (More pictures) Mrs G managed to get the free admission for us, so we did not spend a dime for it, it’s just great! The first thing we saw inside the entrance was a food court with a giant skylight and there were two sphere structures on each sides, one on the left was the Planetarium and on the right was the Rain forest. And outside around them were a lot of science exhibits, things like whale bones, inserts, reef fishes and reptiles pools. My kids love the Aquarium and the penguin feeding time. But I love the Planetarium, that’s because the film is a truly virtual adventure. It made me feel like flying in the sky and in the space. https://www.calacademy.org/index.php

Library

This is our Richmond District Branch Library. They have restored the whole building from in and out. It took two and a half years to finish it and cost tax payers thirteen million dollars. In such a bad economy, I feel terrible about it. But my daughters seem like it there. That what it's count. (Five year ago) (The present)

Rosy Business

I’ve found this Hong Kong TV show very interesting. It’s a story about a heroine who lived in Qing Dynasty. She married to a man who already had three wives, and she had to adjust into this big family and later on she fell for a guy who was a criminal. That’s create a lot of tension within the family. During this time China was not a stable country because of the Taiping Rebellion and other natural disasters, people were starving. The woman tried to help feeding the people, and at the same time the family also falling apart.
I’m impress by the way the Hong Kong TVB making this show. The production has world class standard. From filming to the set and clothing had improved much more than two three decades ago. If they would put English subtitle on it, it will draw the world audients. I’m sick and tired of the US TV nowadays. They only have murder dreamers and stupid comedies, too much violent and low class jokes. This Hong Kong TV shows could be a fresh breath of air to the US audients. http://www.megavideo.com/?c=search&s=rosy+business

Teacher’s Day in US

It took place on May 5 this year. We did not know when we went to school to see Mrs G. in the Community Home Base Education. I just wanted to show appreciation to her and her daughter Anna who also works there. Let’s say thanks through the internet. The one on my right side is Mrs G. and the one on my left side is Anna. They’ve been guiding us all these years, now Julius is in 4th grade and John is in 3rd grade. and very soon Evelyn will be the first grader too.

Reduce Stress

When the stress level is high in these days, the best way to reduce stress is playing with the children. Tickling is one of the games we play. According to the scientists, listening to the children laughter could actually clam an adult. So if you want to be clam. Try listening to Fanny’s wonderful laughter in this video.

John's An Athlete

Guys have better physical abilities. That’s why they are more physical and tend to show it off. John seems no exception. He had me take a video for him when he was running, he ran like a sportsman. I remember when I was a kid, every time when the teacher had the class to run outside the school in a cycle, I always caught up from the last position to the front. Like mother like son, huh?

Hearty Paws

Evelyn is a very cheerful girl, but sometimes she would become sad after seeing sad movies. Last night, we picked a Korean movie DVD from the box which sent by the Hong Kong relatives to watch. It had kids and dogs on the label, I thought it must be a comedy, but it turn out to be a tragedy, Evelyn could not take it, she cried and cover up her head under the quilt. Tell you the truth, sometimes I just forgot she’s only 5 years old. The sad story in the film was too much for her. All of a sudden, she could not handle the emotion. I had to explain to her it’s only acting, make believe. And later on that night, after she calm down, she told me, “Mama, please don’t show me that movie again!” I was there thinking that last year she cried a little bit when she saw Cinderella, but after she’d seen it dozen times, she seems immune of the sad part. I guess they will grow up and get used to it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT7N-6yh4IA&feature=PlayList&p=C327796BD91A0E53&index=0

She Loves Babies

Alright, she said she loves babies,

so I gave her a doll instead,

she loved it very much,

she brought it everywhere she went,

but, is there any child psychologist here can tell me what this mean?

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Ha, ha ,it just a joke.

Swine Flu

There is news about swine flu all over the media today. So far, there are only couple dozens of cases in the US, and the symptoms are mild. But the media makes me feel like is the end of the world, even Obama tells people don’t need to worry too much. In fact, there were thousands of people die of ordinary flu every year in the US, but nobody paying attention to it, this time the whole world is watching the swine flu. I think we must not oversight it, all we have to do is increase our immune system and wash our hands more often and stay home when you get it..
Hate to say it, but we, the whole family except me, had flu last month, symptoms were fever,fatigue,body ache,vomiting,diarrhea, we had to drink plenty of sugar and salt water to keep us from dehydrated. It kept on for a week. Luckily, we'd recovered fully now. I wonder if it was swine flu?