Jack's Birthday!

I secretly bought ACE CAFE LONDON T-shirt for Jack. Obviously, British people are very busy for their X'mas holiday. I finally got it from Japan and I am very impressed by Japanese service- polite and punctual.

Jack is making his own cafe racer slowly and he often told me that he would like to go to Ace Cafe in London one day. I know this is something important to him. Maybe we couldn't make time to London right now, I know we will definitely be there in the nearest future.

Happy Birthday to my Jack!!

P.S. Thanks for Garth's comment. I will keep on writing my blog in English :D

To be a true Motorcyclist!!

我還記得9年前我跟Jack大爺的第一次約會，他騎著SUZUKI 125SDR來找我，我立刻愛上了它那亮晶晶的排氣管和旁邊很像便當蓋的東西 (後來我才知道那是"空氣濾清器"的蓋子)。在那段大學的日子，我就跟著Jack大爺騎著它跑來跑去，我也因為Jack大爺的關係，慢慢愛上了機車，我喜歡跟著Jack大爺修車、騎車兜風，那是一種很幸福的感覺，似乎世界上只有我們兩人和車。

9年的時間過去，我從英國唸書回來，台灣開放進口重型機車，我和Jack結了婚，有了自己的家，但是唯一不變的是Jack大爺對機車的堅持和熱愛。一台車變成四台車，他終於買到了夢想的KAWASAKI W650，客廳多了放機車的車庫，125SDR也被重新整理被我們放在客廳好好的收藏著；每一台車對我們都有著太多的回憶。

許多關心我的好朋友總是跟我說, "你應該要Jack把機車賣掉，買個汽車，這樣比較舒服。夏天有冷氣吹，冬天可以遮風避雨。你現在還年輕，可以這樣坐機車，你年紀大還能這樣嗎?" 其實我也有想過這個問題，我記得我跟Jack大爺騎車去合歡山的時候，我的背和屁股痛到快肢解，每次超過一各半小時的旅程，會讓我腰痛到很難受。下大雨的時候，要全副武裝的穿上雨衣，如果又遇上冬天，根本冷各半死，更別提到達目的地脫下那堆雨衣的麻煩。夏天被大太陽曬出了一堆斑，大熱天加上旁邊公車跟汽車的廢氣，我都會很生氣的說，我再也不要跟你一起騎車了。但是當我真的坐上了汽車，我又覺得好難受，因為那是一個沒有互動的交通工具，我喜歡坐在機車上，那種自由自在的感覺。

我的英國朋友Peter曾經跟我說，一旦愛上了機車，就像身體裡的血液，是一輩子也擺脫不了的。Jack告訴我說那是一種人車合體的感覺。我知道我也有這種深刻的體會，我想要這樣陪著他一直騎下去!!

The lunch I made for Jack today...Yum Yum!!

I am glad you enjoy your lunch in the office :D

*MENU & INGREDIENTS
1. Pork & Ham fried rice with tomato sauce
(Ingredients: prok, ham, rice, tomato sauce, garlic, onion, white pepper, salt)

2. Fried cauliflower
(Ingredients: cauliflower, garlic, salt, white wine, water)

3. Sautéed peeled prawns with carrot & eggs
(ingredients: peeled prawns, carrot, eggs, salt, white wine, ginger, sesame oil)

I love these dress!!

O La La!! Kate Moss Christmas 08' collection is available in the store!!!!

I love the panther claw dress(personal favorite).....but it was sold out in just fifteen minutes! The dress was also sold out online in two hours......I think it is ok for me to just see those pictures without owning them :<

Topshop: www.topshop.co.uk

One of my addiction!!

Some women collect shoes; others collect bags. But I am addicted to the scarf. I have owned over 60 pieces of scarves with different materials, patterns and colors. I think it is always cool to use the little accessories to show your own personality.

Now I am waiting another scarf arrived. I know I am a bit crazy cuz' I only have one neck to wear those scarves...hahaha...But that is so-called addiction, isn't it?

2008 Taipei Biennial @ Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Jack and I always expect to see Taipei Biennial each year. Because it is the large-scale art exhibition which interfaces between contemporary art and the public.

The 2008 Biennial talks about the related issues arising from globalization as seen in Taiwan and internationally, such as Urban transformation, the situation of foreign labour forces, permanent conditions of war, ecological collapse, as well as opportunity for change. These issues are addressed through humourous approaches and DIY practices, which reflect the problems from different angles.

Therefore, the Biennial is not only an exhibition but a series of activities spread out in time. It could make you smile and laugh out loud, get you irritated or encourage your participation in, as well as tickle your curiosity.

08 TB Link: www.taipeibiennial.org/index.aspx
The Art of Jerry Uelsmann: www.uelsmann.net/

Some Good Music!!

Black Kids-Party Traumatic
This album is a true mix of styles and attitude, from the Lo-Fi Indie of the aforementioned single to the more polished sheen of current single "Hurricane Jane" and instant hit of "Hit The Heartbrakes". If you're a fan of the likes of The Shins or Bloc Party, then this is definitely for you. Its a unique, quirky and energetic album which will get you grooving.



Bon Iver- For Emma, Forever ago
I got to know Mr. Vernon's music from BBC Radio 1 Colin Murray's show. And what I've found is pretty amazing - the feeling I get when this is playing is one of such serenity and calmness.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Justin Vernon hauled his weary and troubled soul to a remote cabin in Wisconsin, living for three months on nothing but Deer meat and water, and poured his heart out into the basic recording equipment that he had. Every track is packed with so much emotion. "For Emma" also reminds me of Grandaddy's 2003 album "Sumday", gentle guitars and incredible voice.

Play and play this CD and you will feel his voice...his music...into you..