Hi-level Rambling

Prologue 

A : Taiwan has three nuclear power plants and now building the fourth. Three of them are located in Taipei and one is located in Kenting.

B : Hmmm...I see.

A : Nuclear power plants supported only 5 % of Taiwan's energy supply. Mainly, Taiwan relies on water power plants to produce the energy to run the country. I'd say that Taiwan must build more the gas-fired power plant to increase the energy supply.

B : Why is that?

-and the discussion continues to Kuomintang, PRC-Chinese Taipei relations, Hongkong-UK-PRC alliances, until illegal logging, fasting, praying, directing and filming- (*such a random things to talk about =p)

Started from filming the dunno-which-part-of-footage for our project, me and my new acquaintance, Albert, ended up talking about fluky topics. The filming was only an hour and the conversation was two hours-or so, btw :)). I don't remember how long I've been missing those kind of "serious" subjects to be discussed with local people (read : Taiwanese), but I'm beyond-happy having Albert as a knowledgeable acquaintance. Simply speaking, I can see clearly that this 23-year-old boy loves to read :D. Let's just forget that his English sucks and he makes me frowning deeper to get his point of talking. 

Honestly, aside from Albert, I barely met an au fait Taiwanese. Most of them are "boring" =p. "Boring" here means they don't really care about things happened outside, hence they  are unaware about the world's recent issues. That's why every time I talk about the happening things, most of them will answer "ohh..." or "how did you know that?" or "hmm...I don't really watch TV". Gaahhh %$#@! OK, basically, they are just ignorant. For Albert, he admitted that the youngsters are now more likely attracted to pop culture than the global issues. Forgive me if my conclusion is wrong. Probably, I befriended with the wrong people :)). But well, yeah...that's what I experienced.

OK, let's get back to the track. Even Albert, the one who said "I love how your God has "arranged" everything", is still Albert. A Taiwanese who doesn't own a religion. He, - like most of people here-, simply thinks life circles in four things : studying, working, earning money and having a vacation abroad. Sad. Thinking deeply about it, I believe that Allah sent me here for a bunch of reasons. One of them is to open this Albert-like people's eyes regarding to the metaphysics matters, things couldn't be reached by merely a human logic.

My father used to say "Well, Nak, there are times you can't use Qur'an's verses to explain the beauty of Islam to the commoners. It won't get to them". Yes, Dad...I understand. I will also add my father's basic advice : "action speaks louder than word". As for my story, Mr. Lee, Laskar Chiayi's acquaintance, used to say, "I'm very touched seeing all of you doing this kind of activity (*in Musholla Al-Iman)". "Your religion is beautiful", he added. *let's hope Allah will open this kind of people's heart and give him His hidayah :)*.

Epilogue 

It takes more than a creativity to wrap the information so that it can get directly to the person we're aiming for. It takes more than a willingness to explain the beauty of Islam to the commoners. It takes more than a kindness to do things for others, unconditionally.

NSYSU, The High-Pitched Campus

I've been wanting to post/upload this story/pictures since my visit to this Kaohsiung-located university earlier this month. But well, you know, I'm kinda busy. *puke =p*

OK, this is SERIOUS. After arrived at NSYSU, I swore I recalled that I said to myself "Thank you Allah I didn't end up studying here". Xixixi. Despite the fact that NSYSU has a breathtaking scenery, beach, even monkeys (*trust me, they can just pop out in front of you anytime), I couldn't stand seeing its steepy landscape. Even Bugi, my dearest bike would probably be given up crossing that kind of track. Don't seem to believe me, do you? See the pictures by yourself.

P.S : For the ones who said that NCYU is isolated-ridge-suburb-located campus, I suggest you to go to NSYSU. You'll definitely change your opinions and say NCYU is a "megalopolis" campus. Hahaha *joking*

P.P.S : [Bachelor Alert] Beware of a bunch of pre-wedding pictures which can activate your envious mode. Xixixi.

How To Brush Your Teeth Correctly

This two weeks, I've been in and out the dentist to get my teeth "restored". "Your teeth are in a severe condition. You have too many cavities", the dentist said. Gahhhh %$#%@ ! 

Well, it's not a brand new story for me, though. Ever since I was a kid, I've always been a "passionate" sweets eater. Chocolate bars and candies are always stacking on my shelves :D. When I went home a few months ago, my father already reminded me to go to my-soon-to-be-father-in-law-who-happens-to-be-a-dentist to get my teeth fixed. But of course, I was quibbling this and that, thus I didn't have to go there. But now, I started to regret it. I begin to feel a pain sensation whenever I brush my teeth. *triple sighing

After seeing the downtown's dentist for the fourth time, my wisdom tooth could finally be restored. But the other one needs to be pulled off. Huhuhu Y-Y. Anyhow, I got the never-knew-before tooth brushing technique from the dentist. Here's the video :

Fun Filming

First Scene
   Restaurant. Pork dumplings. Refuse to eat.
Second Scene
   NCYU's bus stop nearby. Walking. Missed the bus. Chase the bus.
Third scene
   NCYU's parking lot nearby. Cycling. Look around the campus.
Fourth scene
   NCYU's book store. Walking through.
Fifth scene
   NCYU's SAC (Student Activity Center). Climbing stairs.
Sixth Scene
   NCYU's canteen. Walking in and out the spot.
*sweating*

Now I know how does it feel to be an actress/actor. Today, after only 4-hour-run filming, I was FRAZZLED. My exhaustion was paid after I watched the raw videos Albert showed, though. We couldn't stop laughing when the second scene was replayed. "It's cool, huh? You are a good actress, Bunga. I like your natural acting", he said. NYAHAHAAAA...you've gotta be kidding me ! *masih terasa betapa lelahnya adegan kejar-kejaran dengan bus saat itu =))* Nonetheless, can't wait for next week's filming =p.

Si Albert bela-belain menggotong Bugi dari dorm ke area kampus :))

Serius spotting tempat dan bersiap nge-shoot

Rule The Roost : ME

Wooohooo! Finally, I got my golden chance to show my supremacy to "the innocent party"  :)). Yesterday was my first time to undertake my job as a TA. I was being warned by the English teacher who "hired" me that the class I'm going to handle is a freshmen class. Means, I must be very patient and never forget to speak s.l.o.w.l.y. "Piece of cake", my mind whispered. Yet, it happened that teaching English for Taiwanese is CHALLENGING :D.

What's the obstacle? Them. I never imagined they could be "that" silence. "Is there anyone who wants to ask me a question?", asked me after I introduced myself at that time. *crickets and cicadases' sounds* They were all close-mouthed. "Well, OK then. Now I'll let you to introduce yourself. Is there anyone who wants to start?", I continued. *dead air* "No one?", I kept going. *quietude* "Errr, 我有禮物送給你們*** if you are willing to introduce yourself. A special gift from my country", I was trying to win their hearts. Still soundless and motionless. *Gaaahhh!* "None of anybody here wants a gift, eh?", I started to feel desperate and annoyed. "OK, don't blame me for pointing anyone I want, then", I began to be a little bit wicked. "You, come to the stage and introduce yourself to the class", I was pointing one of the boy who sat on the last row. Hahahaaaaa...I RULED! But wait, It hasn't over yet. A boy that I pointed when he was playing around with his stuff, disobeyed my "order" and quibbled "Don't push me. Don't ask me to do things I don't like". NYAHAHAHAAAA =))! Watch me to kick your a** on the next meeting, anak-ingusan :))! In the long run, the first meeting was over. I had fun, really :)). Let's wait and see whether I could "conquer" them later =p.


P.S : I felt like an obaasan after listened to their introduction. "I'm 18 years old". "I'm 19 years old". Hahaha =)).."I'm 26, y'all".


***我有禮物送給你們 (wǒ yǒu lǐwù sòng gěi nǐmen) : I have a gift for you.