The Land of Conjurors

To talk like this, or to talk like that, one should always behave like that. Everything lies in the spontaneity. The struggle lessens while he decides to chat with her immediately. The abrupt interruption but decent way of talk, which he always has these abilities to control, makes him satisfy the relationship with others. Perhaps easy as always, and she can never understand his abruptness for a moment; however, it ignites her to talk for no reason. Somehow amazed as he feels even though he has the settled one with him over half a year. He considers that, perhaps he is waiting something, something can start over to excite him with new ground. It is an old-fashion way of talk but sparks both of them a bit in the same field. He thinks he can do that, with eagerness in a 20 cm distance with this girl. And they discuss the material with both enthusiasm and eagerness. What a fascinating moment to talk with her based on the material, he thinks, in his room, where he forgets his current girlf

So tired and exhausted recently. I feel I can hardly catch on the class ever and ever. Last night, I read James Joyce's Portrait til 2 am. However, I discovered his notion in standing his position of the theme such as death, time, women, and the relationship between sin and fidelity in terms of religion. Actually, it's quite cool to read his work since I feel like I am standing his viewpoint in criticizing the social phenomena. Portrait should be the book poured by his autobiographical style. And, to be an artist, he keeps seeking the real world where he can rely on and can combine both hatred and love. The instinct of being an artist discloses his character in his young age as a teenager. Nonetheless, Stephen, the protagonist, can be instinct to perceive the unknown power of the taste in artistic sense. This significantly points out the very core of the artist he would like to be. And I wish I could learn more and read deeper in Joyce's intention and experimental techniqu

Yesterday we had a great time with Professor Susan Suleiman through peaceful small talk and wander at the beach. Susan looked alive when she stood at the beach and saw a large track of sea in front of her. Somehow her back reminded me of a leading actress in the film,  Titanic , the old lady Lora. Before this, she had gave her speech in seminar style called  Crises of Memory and Second World War . Professor Susan Suleiman is the professor from American Harvard University. And briefly speaking in this paper, Pro. Suleiman discussed the loss and trauma of 1.5 generation which she called and how they experienced that in representing their historical memory unconsciously by inventing the techniques and form in writing a fiction. As Suleiman puts emphasis on "how" to tell the story rather than "why," she views the survivors as an individual or as a sign which embodies the personal historical memory by selves. And in yesterday's afternoon, when she almost e

Yes, loads of papers to read and a great many oral presentations needed to prepare. Something happens to me, our professor keeps giving us the papers which are all based on the idea of diaspora, but it really annoys me in grasping the meaning behind the text within. I feel depressed and frustrated since I can hardly stand the shoes on someone losing their family or ancestors or some other reason related to the very concept of "Home." I really don't have a clue, and I feel I can't do that kind of research anymore. No, certainly not. Besides this, to raise a question with deeper issue or profound concept. Others can but I can't!! Why? It seems that something goes extreme in my brain, fails to confront the predicament I have at present. And I always know that I lack those experiences in living, I mean, something about life, sympathy, and epiphany so on. This time, I kind of hate the young age for myself. The unknown situation, the unknown knowledge, and the unknown f

Like a dream with persistence in your mind for something will no longer out of reach that's when I stand at some corner of the beach in the future without harm and fear to be blind. Like the last time to remind you that your seat-belt should be taken before expectantly falling into a place where nature is forsaken. Like you order a cup of coffee combining the bitterness with the sweetness, mixing up the toffee as if you tasted in a way of happiness. Like you are in danger of sailing necessarily in need of help but you seem to realize that your wings suddenly fail.

Flying on the sky beneath the dishes and glasses of wine Left one or two pretending no one knew as natuarally telling a white lie Goodbye, goodbye I have said but how silly I, in believing your eyes There can hardly be a telltale sign before coming to the farewell time still waving farewell to my good fellows for having known that ─ you are not mine.

Someday I'm going to head for Taichung again, haha, and I love it. It's so exciting for me to have this trip having a banquet, hahaha. And I was very eager to check the bus schedule a while ago. My partner who studies Western Literature will come with me as well. Very thrill now! I got so many things about my future and secret and would like to share those things with her. In addition to that, I hope that Taichung MRT will be soon go into operation. If I get my degree of graduate school, I might head for Taichung as soon as I can. It is the city of art, creativity and liberation for me, especially for me, who comes from Kaohsiung. By the way, I don't think Taipei is a great city even though it owns a good many resources and its variety of everything fashionable. I've been there with my partner by the end of June, and the environment was pretty messy, the building which combines the old and modern style, stood disorderly without the beauty of the city. Well, that is just

Today I went to NSYSU and found everything was almost the same, the surroundings, environment and the smell... Well, I was lucky to have a ride by a bus inside the school, so I was quite delighted at that moment. Meanwhile, there were some foreigners from school, which they may have stayed in the dormitory of school this summer vacation, and they were with me on the bus. The College of Liberal Arts is located at the deep position of the mountain. And I had to handle something after getting there, which was to hand in my diploma. However, the procedure of giving my graduate certificate was faster than I expected. To my disappointment, there were nothing to wander around in The College of Liberal Arts as well as The Centre of Arts. Most terribly, the bus should be waited in more than thirty minutes. At that time, I doubted extremely the coming of the bus with the punctuality since the weather was too hot for waiting by no one. Others rode motorcycles or drove the car up to there. Nonethe

Today I went to NSYSU this afternoon. The beautiful landscapes leaped to my eyes. That was truly breathtaking since I've never seen such wonderful view of Kaohsiung port. Still, to be frank, the view cannot tell everything I expect. The lack of delicious foods somehow made me sad, or probably I still didn't find them out. In addition to that, the school disappointed me somewhat when it came to the 'snake road'..., which means that the roads were quite crooked. So I have to get accustomed to the road as soon as possible by means of riding motorcycle. It's a bit thrilled for me to stay outside while renting the house nearby. However, it also gives a great burden for my parents to pay the rental as well. I have considered living at home and taking the MRT, but I don't think it's a good idea by doing so because doing research in university is no more like the undergraduate students' lives. There will be more time that I need the source from school or its lib

Yeah, it's so hard to tell the truth now. I feel so helpless and emoitionless somehow. And I must leave Taichung, one way or another. I always felt excited while I was in Kaoshung because there was another home beyond my homwtown where I can always expect from. Now it is really over, as well as the meeting with Lucas. Yeah, no more, no more bwtween us. So soon and uninformative, which are just passed away without any voices. Ridiculous. Why do we meet at last in such ridiculous way? Who knows? What are we hiding from? The best way is to pretend nothing happen, and yeah, that's the best way you think that can work on, isn't it? Like what you said, you are open-minded for everyone's thinking and opinions, but never establish any relationship with others. Good! Very good. That means you really got your freesom in doing it, right? Everything for you seems so detached and never get close at all. What a shame. How to behave the way I am, I don't even know. Leaving Taichun

Well, we really finished our relationship. I just wondering something that can last longer between us. Ha, what am I expecting? What can I really expect from him? I would like to fall in the waterfall and never get up. But it seems that I can hardly do that. Almost three years and I treat him with no sympathy in the end of the class. And yes, he will not care, will he? Ha, what a temper! Yes, I envy him who owns the ability to cast aside so many memories and so much of nostagia since I lack those traits. Still, I will miss him and all the memory in Taichung, where is the art and music of the city. English literature, oh, god, don't bring me to the sentimental way. But I really miss the class. Passera. Indeed, someone will leave, and sometimes this will gonna happen. To feel in the intoxicating moment, I wish I could immerse myself in the way it is. And will we meet again? I don't think it will be lucky. Just wish everything in Taichung can rewind so that I might cherish those m

I kind of feel satisfied now, but I do not know why. Perhaps I've just finished my Shakespeare exam and the most difficult task--- the paper of Contemporary Novel!!! Oh my goodness! I can't imagine that I've just finished it in three days. And these days, I was totally dried out and keenly delve into the meaning and techniques in reading postmodern novels. All of the things which contain the elements of postmodernism reveal a sense of danger and uncertainty. It sometimes makes you thrilled nontheless, to be honest. And sometimes you just wonder at the things you see that could be so experimented and owns the power of avand-guard! That's how it is. Haha. Basically, when reading the postmodern novels at first, you'll get lost in some ways. But it's a natural shock for most people who don't usually get touch with those materials. That's me, yeah~ hahaha. Well, that's when I get started reading Federman's Smiles on Washington Square . After having b

In today's speech, Linda Alper introduces the tone of the lines in Shakespeare's dramas. At the beginning, Linda lets us vividly see the royal and noble families from Hamlet by holding the playing card. I think that was also interesting since the players seemed to feel that they were the role while holding the cards. They somehow own the sense of identification in the process even though they need not to act out the drama. And I think it's really helpful for me to get involved in the emotion and the situation of the characters more quicker than merely reading the lines. In addition to that, I had learned the iambic pentameter in sophomore, and I used to watch people recite the poems on stage. Nevertheless, I feel the words between the lines are suddenly "alive" while reading them by me with the tone and feature of iambic pentameter in front of the public. Oh, that was really amazing when reading out loud! After that, Phaedra and I came back to the seats, and we pr

The precious moment You caught Has been suspending In your own time You rather sense it By the moment to be Expected for day dream In your own time The stain and scar On your face and body While no one around You think this is funny But you might not know That you have fallen Into a swamp In your own time And you just don't know why.

To find a treasure can be unaware of the consciousness led by a monitor That's when your knowing power loses in your mind and the chill wind suddenly blows me away til you change into the gental salute by the time my change have found Later your knowing power triggers the sudden smile you have and then you take me back to create another chemical drive After our sudden eye-to-eye no sooner have your footsteps begun than I seem to hear mine in accord with the sound of my heartbeat.

In the class on May 8th, Hamlet finally faces his own destiny, which is to revenge his father at last by competing the sword with Laertes. The queen, the king, Hamlet and Laertes all suffer the tragedy in the end. So sad. After the last scene, it seems that the revenge itself deserves no solution for the problem of the corruption in one nation. By the way, I'm quite interested in other works from Shakespeare. I think I'll get more interested in literature and Shakespeare's works. Actually I love to read some poems from Shakespeare and tries to know the meaning between the line, so I am glad that the teacher puts his sonnet on the screen so that we can understand more style and his talents in composing the love poems which have suffering but subtle emotional feeling expressed by a lady under his pen. Shakespeare stands the ground in a lady from lower class, revealing her helplessness and yearning to fall in love with the man but feels resentful for her status. Perhaps I am t

After the class, I've been thinking why Hamlet is so indecisive for go revenging his father. Perhaps it is his character, not easily led by other people and does not follow the stream. Hence, he blames himself for the deed and conscious in putting off the vengeance. To pretend mad is a capable action for Hamlet. Through this means, Hamlet not only learns and judges the truth behind the appearance but also examines his mind for revenging his father. Hamlet has revealed that all occasions seem to fight against him in Act 4, Scene 4; furthermore, he considers God gives us the power to reason but no reasoning power to the growing of one's corruption. At some point, Hamlet appreciates other prince or Laertes who can take his action and conduct their main purpose immediately; however, he also criticizes the consequence after the action and deed. I think Hamlet might struggle between these two sides and can hardly make his choices right away. Upon learning this, I don't think Haml

In today’s class, I think the character of Polonius is so pity after stabbed by Hamlet. And I don’t think Polonius could be a mere character but a kind of set in terms to human nature. He could have taken the opportunity later to know the truth behind the plan set by Hamlet since he seems to be eager to spy on someone, immersing himself in pondering the phenomenon he has seen. Nonetheless, he is killed for no reason at all. I feel a bit disappointed by knowing his death because he plays a sort of human nature that we all at least have the desire to spy on someone or to take a peek at something we really care about. It’s a very natural curiosity for human nature. Sometimes he is too excessive to be autocratic even though he behaves very cautiously by spying Hamlet to protect her daughter against Hamlet’s madness. Still, does Polonius receive a reasonable explanation so far? No, because he still gets stuck in the trap which Hamlet has set. And he just died with unknown madness from Hamle

After watching Cherry Orchid, I think some parts are quite good. The old man sits on the chair and sleeps to the end while passing away which is like the pass time of cherry orchid. And the last few acts at the end of packing, the family try to find something in their package, it somehow symbolizes that they are trying to seek the meaning in this era which their asset should be forced to control by the progress and advance of entire society. In addition, I think it is more realistic and reflective than other modern plays. They even put less technique of soundtrack into the drama but reveal the atmosphere of soundless and sadness after knowing the consequence of their cherry orchid.  In today’s class, Hamlet’s madness interests me a lot. As an audience, we clearly receive the different opinion and recognition from those royal people toward Hamlet. I think that it is wise for Hamlet to feign madness and act like an idiot because he can take this opportunity in observing those people

In today's lecture, I think Hamlet is too hysterical in directing his play. He surely wants his mother and uncle to see this play which may cause them sense of guilty. But I found something pretty weird. That is, Hamlet seems to consider that Ophelia's situation is like her mother's. As Hamlet mentioned before, "Frailty, thy name is woman," perhaps he truly thinks that every woman could have gone this kind of condition since he feels that Ophelia may betray him, saying to her that "I could interpret between you and your lover if I could see the puppets dallying."  So what he thinks about the way his mother has done vents on Ophelia's situation toward him. Upon learning this, he exposes his assumed experience of betrayal by directly talking to Ophelia though he's still performing madness. For me, this is the most interesting part I've found so far. Btw, after playing the poison part, the King rises up uneasily. It gradually becomes a shock w

If you'd like to ask me the appreciation of the music, I would tell you that it may have their unique style and creativity and the potential of unexpected amazement. That's very simple for what I say. So many times I found no examples in my experiences which I can elaborate my thought and idea. However, Wild Beasts has made it! I recommend that you listen to their new album in 2011, Smother. The uniqueness is the combination with indie rock and the vocal of a bit opera voice. Besides, the drumbeat shows a very emotional way because every time you listen to each song at first, the sound of drum seems to talk to you with a deeper and hidden communication with the audiences. And their compositions are all very original for uncovering the tiny creepy and distorted melody but leaving the graceful sound ultimately in the entirety. Weird. Perhaps to listen to their song personally and you'll understand. "Albatross" is very mysterious and poetic in my opinion. "Loop

Recently I've been gone through so many chaotic events, graduate school, oral presentation and other annoying stuffs. Sometimes I ponder the meaning so long but is hard or just close to the thesis, anyway, hope those annoyance all helps; otherwise, I've been wasting my time on doing them. Now I don't want to do anything busier or exhausting than before because I would like to take a short break this week though I still have three presentation waiting for me to accomplish this semester. But the weird thing comes up, Lucas wins my heart lately. I had not shown my concern about him since when? I just forgot... But this week, as I saw him yesterday and watched his way of talk and eyes, I became enamored with him during the class. Why do I always fall in love with the wrong person? I don't even know. But my thoughts and perception are the same as him, which I am pretty sure about that. Why does he look at me so naturally and spontaneously? Sometimes I think he might just own

After listening to the ghost, Hamlet found that his suspicion of his uncle is true for the ghost's words. And Hamlet's father actually is betrayed by his uncle, who sets him up by pouring the poison into his father's ears. Upon learning this, Hamlet also is betrayed by his mother lately who shows the affection and happiness with his uncle and is especially his dearest and nearest family. Therefore, it causes him to be hard to trust someone else even though Horatio and Marcellus are his scholar and soldier. However, he changes his mind later since he might think that they are not his mother but truly his good friends. He would like to give himself a chance to trust them again so he asks them to swear by his sword. And the voice of the ghost from the ground appears telling them to "swear." It makes Hamlet feels a great power protecting him from fear, which this power supports him in an unexpected moment. Later, he becomes fearless in showing what he has seen. As Ha

I've just finished my course of  Contemporary Novel by watching a film called Golden Gate . It's a very old film written by David Henry Huang and published in 1994. Huang is one of my favorite dramatists so far since one of his dramas, M. Butterfly, catches my eyes for its splendid plots in discussing the racial issue between the Occidental and the Oriental. Besides this, I've written my short research paper regarding to this drama. Today, nonetheless, Pro. Lin assists us with watching Golden Gates again for making sure that we understand the plot of its historical background and political factors of immigrant law for Chinese in America. But somehow I think the background of war history and law tend to be more difficult than the plot itself. What I remember is the point that the one has to make choices between the law of justice and how love brings back to justice. And Marilyn's image is sparked by Fa Mu Lan's spirit taken from Kingston's The Woman Warrior , &

In today's class, I think that Shakespeare presents different archetypes of women's image. In Hamlet , Ophelia tends to be more unsuspecting the fact that the words of intention expressed by Polonius and Lartes. She becomes weaker and hopeless while her father warns her against having affection with Hamlet. She tells Polonius "I do not know... what I should think." Also, she even tries to explain the truth from Hamlet's affection. Perhaps the audiences somehow perceive the flaw of Polonius despotically and of Lartes deliberately by their behavior and way of talk toward Ophelia. Nonetheless, these reasons somehow disclose her innocent and pure thoughts in terms of being loved romantically, and she is unaware of the condition of entire nation. And in The Merchant of Venice , Portia unfolds a female role embodying the beauty, wisdom, and reason. She aids Bassanio and Antonio in the urgent moment for supporting money and calculatedly solving the bond problem by secret

In the middle of night, A man in middle age cries for someone,  I was awaken by his shout, wondering to get up or... "What do you mean by this?! I didn't ask for it,"  Getting up is easy Without laziness "Am I stupid or am I proud?" But the most difficult thing is that  "I fear so many uncertainties lying upon my head." The HOURS after getting up "It could be better to die,  Or the other way to survive?" So I decide to listen to his bawl quietly. "... and keep narrowing my mind, yes, I can do that again. It's no problem I can do that again. Self-destruction, sounds a great idea, doesn't it? How could you treat me like this way? Or you want me to be an outsider, a numb person as you truly wish me to be." "So be it! Doesn't it the true reaction you expect from me?" Yeah, "so be it,"  Somehow the hot tears well-up in my eyes, and I don't know why til I get to

Oh my god, who are they? They're Keane! They mentioned that they had gone through a difficult time in composing music and recording than before. When I see this album trailer, I almost cry at the moment. I confess that the most valuable time in my college life exactly lies on the craziness and fanatic obsession of Keane. That is exactly the real life that I can hardly tell anyone unless they truly understand what I feel. Keane changes me a lot as I've mentioned thousands of times, and their effort and hard-working attitude will never wither, just as their music, which displays in uniqueness and detachment but get right into your heart truly as uncovering the authenticity in aura. This new album is called "Strangeland," which interests me in a short time when getting to know the name and its style. Oh, mine, I am about to cry, I know it looks a bit sentimental and fails in judgement with rationality, but that's truly how I perceive the music from Keane. I love them

In the class today, Shakespeare's Othello presents a king who is lured by Iago for gradually believing his words which is calculated designed. He is mentioned nobly by his character at first but opens up an irony afterward. In my viewpoint, it uncovers the lack of confidence and the fall of human nature when causing his suspicious of his wife and the illusion affected by Iago. Seen in this way, Othello's jealousy distorts his judgement in reason. Perhaps his jealousy is based on his mistrustful character. It appears that Othello fears something which might offense his dignity and crack his nobility in position of being a king. Nonetheless, his suspicion has put in the wrong person regarding to his weaken judgement in reason. As to Hamlet, he is so well-thought-out in my opinion. His monologue spontaneously reveals his personal critics toward the mother  and the death of his father. In addition, he can even perceive the meaning behind the entire events, phenomenon and its relati

Some people thought I have changed my taste in listening to music since I've been listening to Korean songs. And it's hard to reply them in a proper answer or an exact one. I had been listening to western music since I was child. It made me get used to the melody in my mind profoundly especially for the western style. What I'm trying to say is that, how far can you transgress instead of drawing the line? If you really listen to Korean music, please do not judge them or criticize them in western points of view, it's absolutely vain indeed though some of melody resemble a bit like that, it still differs from them. As music can be no limitation in sharing and composing through creating by musicians, the "audio-point" should be put more emphasis on the work of creators'. Be versatile, be bold, and be intangible! These are my notions in appreciating every types of music. BigBang's "Love Song" embodies a series of condition as going through the lif

Busy days are coming, and I am ready just like one of the lines in Shakespeare's Hamlet , "The readiness is all." I have no choice to escape the situation I have now. There's no way to run in such a time. The doom is set without a doubt. Most of the times I keenly listen to Big Bang's songs nonetheless, because it makes me feel better while stressing out, especially the solos from Taeyang's "I Need A Girl" and Seungri's "Open Window." About three years ago I had been listening to GD's "Heartbreaker" and "Breathe" which are his best compositions. And I love the aesthetic arrangement and concept from the style of the musical videos. They are terrific and extraordinary since I've ever seen such experiment in music for its unique style and magnificent design. But I'd like to shed some lights on Seungri's solo, "Open Window" because he really got his talent in beautiful voice if getting the oppor

Act 1, Scene 1 Hamlet - Shakespeare      In today's class, there are four characters in this scene while confronting the apparition of an old king with their struggle. Nevertheless, the part of Horatio interests me a lot since he differentiates from other characters who are the guards. Horatio is a scholar and a Christian leading people to believe him with highly intellect and respect him as viewing him in good judgement while facing some certain event. In general, we may rely on the intellectual for they own the knowledge more than common people and instead of merely believing another three guards in a moment. Shakespeare lets us see the interesting phenonmenon for the result striking Horatio, and the audiences somehow easily follow his mind without warning, so Horatio's conversion  reinforces the belief of the truth while seeing real apparition. Upon learning this, to see it with their own eyes and to reason or to imagine it are totally different as we can see this part. In

Stop that ideal you As being aware of noon Your bone, zizagging Your eyes, blinding, too. Achievement has done Sterility serves you none Few days to fall in a fool If knowing games not to lose But bear in mind this prelude Not until you wooden look.

There are so many unknown expectations this year. First of all, of course, Keane is going to release new album, which I have been waiting half and a year. Next, the part-time job in English Dept. office will be started since the day school begins. I still work at there because of my working experience. Last time I was settled in the afternoon on Wednesdays. But this time I am going to work in the entire morning on Tuesday, which one of staff had arranged the time for us. To be honest, working in the morning might be a bit dull in my opinion because everyone is working on thier business and can hardly talk to others. But relatively, the working load might be less for us. But if the time is set in the afternoon, our working business will be getting more heavier. Because some files and letters or some other documents should be delivered at about 3 thirty pm, we need to climb up the slope to reach the administrative building or even higher for the Providence Hall. But the funny thing is th

Tis a delightful tart Before putting it into mouth Yet it tastes no more delectable While almost entering into central Like a fancy stuffed flesh To be burned out but    Teddy's bow (Remains) Now put on your gown Dry your eyes right away As the  volume of the lay  Gently turned down. And a moment y ou slow down The corner you  turn around "Was that a delightful tart, Or my  burned black heart?" Picture source:   http://www.life123.com/food/baking/tarts/fresh-fruit-tarts.shtml

Studioclassroom recently introduces Josh Groban, which makes me so thrill. And there is a question that goes: Is it important for singers to write their own songs? Why or why not?  Ok, I think it's not a hard question that most people might answer yes. Well, let me go a bit deeper for this question. Perhaps I'll delve into the question.  In my point of view, it is important for singers to write their own songs. Singers who recreate the lyrics or the melody reveal their taste and style in its interpretation. And it's not only the singer's originality but the relationship between composer and composition. The intention and idea that singers compose transfer to their works. In the view of literary theory, it is called "aura," which means the spirit or verve of artwork, leading us to think directly of its artist. Audiences may feel the atmosphere or the emotional passion from the works. And that is also what the composer would like to express. Take Keane(UK band)

Many times I would trun a blind eye to the weakness of mine, considering it is not my business and nothing to do with me. Yet, it still exists deeply in my mind. This is hard to say when mentioning this, not awkward but pathetic. And it's getting messy while thinking about it. If being asked something I don't really know, I would not say anything at all because there's nothing special to be brought up. After consulting my roomy(ha, it's weird, but I really need her help though), I've made up my mind to confront every problem ahead of me. Instead of avoiding the questions and turning a blind eyes, I try my best to answer the question as far as I know. And getting rid of the embarrassment of mine, I would like to face the reality and situation that stand right in front of me. This is the affection from G-Dragon, who is my recent figure whom I learn from, he is truly a professional entertainment and a nice person that it's rare to be seen. I should go on my way, an

     It's annoying that I haven't decided yet to do research about particular literary theory. I have been thinking about the psychoanalysis, it captivates me for a while but lies extreme difficulty in its depth for innate human complexities. Freud, Lacan and June...etc. Their theories in psychoanalysis are very popular, no matter in public or in academic. For me, sometimes I'm afraid of the depth that fars from our way of living, what I'm trying to say is that, too difficult to be understood because of the alienation from the public in a great distance. And I'm also afraid of being far from people whom I get along with since I have been troubled by the alienation and abjection from others for my mentality. Perhaps people can hardly see the difference between other and I, yet, the inner complexities traps me in dealing with the interaction with people. To understand and contemplate the difficulties might do me good; nevertheless, how far does the possibility of oute

Oh, my, it's a new year, and I just stay at home and don't want to go outside. To finish my papers and my Shakespeare film. But, it is always excited for me to film Shakespear's drama. Don't know why, perhaps when I am stressed out, something of pressure needs to be released. So acting helps more or less. Our film might be cheesy, nonrtheless, wish our efforts could pay off and deserve a not bad score which Jean, Ashley and I are expecting the results and immersing ourselves in the condition of taking the bond which surrounds with the atmosphere among Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio. Quite fun, actually. And thanks for some other guys who give us assistance. Angel, Caroline, Sandy, Maggie etc. Besides, there is another scene taking place tomorrow afternoon because we need a public place like a park where owns the titter-totter there, Maggie and Sandy will have to sit the side of each, fighting against with each other, and then Sandy will win out, leaving Maggie alon