This is the last minute of July of 2009 when it occurs to me that I should have written something about life and myself but actually I have not. Fortunately I realized that before the very end of July, when I have only posted 5 times due to a shortage of time for blogging.

I have been hustling and bustling ever since mid-July for I have to teach the English language here and there. But I thank God for giving me lots of pleasure like delicious exotic foods and pastimes with friends all around. And my students might have learnt what they need and want, as I’m always aware of. Life is rewarding. Suffering is not always painful, and it could be beautiful as well.

Recently I’ve been into Hunan foods and Sichuan foods, though for most of the time I eat out in an Italian or French restaurant (or whatever, as long as it serves western foods). These kinds of food will result in some skin problems and I’m trying to avoid them by applying aloe gel and tea tree oil religiously.

And on August 16, I will perform at Grand Theatre of China in Tianjin, and probably,  it is this song that must be on the list.

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“Go Ahead!” – Jason Arikid

7 days since I relocated to the new apartment. Things turn out to be not so perfect as it seems to be but I’m content.

The mirror might be the biggest one ever installed in the washroom, next to my room. Whenever doing some washing I would take a glance subconsciously. It’s curiosity rather than narcissism that makes me do so. The mirror  does not need cleaning and is ever-crystal-clear.

The wall was papered blue, a calming color that was in my mind. I also got a summer pillow and a silky quilt. Undoubtedly I sleep soundly every night. I’m on the 10th floor, mosquitoes unable to fight a battle with me.

Water is a big problem as it’s often cut off due to some technical difficulties. Besides that the elevators break down frequently. Noises are another annoyance since a new library is under construction. The building is so far the newest one on campus, but I’ve found dozens of cracks on the wall, hoping it won’t collapse someday during my stay.

Well, at last but not least, while looking at myself in the mirror, I’m old, without a wrinkling face, but, a senile and fragile heart inside.

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“It’s You” – Michelle Branch

Almost 9,000 words was what I gotta finish within 12 hours and I made it, hungry and drained. At 10pm I downed a big bowl of wontons and felt good. Yet…tragedy began when I returned and opened my bag, only to find my mouse was missing. I must have left it in the library and it must be absolutely gone.

It sounds funny that I had to bring my own mouse to the library, where computers were damn sluggish, dating back to 2001 or so. I don’t think anyone could have good experience making slideshows or surfing the net. At least the mouse there was an annoyance, and that’s why I used mine.

There’s no match for such a misery that a college student was born in China.

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“Runaway” – Linkin Park