V君是我之前在購物台的同事，我們倆無話不談，默契極佳。雖然我們都早已離開購物專家的生涯，去年十二月在他生日的前幾天，我們還特別約在微風廣場聚餐敘舊。
他問我一個頗耐人尋味的問題：「如果你在網路交友室認識一個極有可能是你的前男友的對象時，你會怎麼面對？」
以現代網路發達的程度，V君提出的假設很有可能發生。而它真的發生了！
V君說，一開始他因為喜歡電影而直接點選討論電影的聊天室。在熱烈討論中，他發現有個女性網友和他有共同喜歡的電影，在兩人互換MSN之後，他猛然發現看到對方MSN的照片竟然是他的前女友！
他慌了，不知所措的情形之下他只好隨便編個理由，匆匆忙忙就下線了。
昨晚在朋友家的聚會時，親眼目睹酒量不佳的蘇小姐醉醺醺的躺在新男友身上，大庭廣眾之下大膽調情，大家邊看邊笑；而就在這時她的前男友走進來，這真的一個超乾尬畫面。前男友臉上的撲克牌表情讓眾人的笑聲頓時僵住，但是他沉默的舉止讓在場的朋友更加不安，大家都在猜測他是否隨時會爆發。他待不到一個小時就禮貌的向主人告辭。這是個有風度的男人，因為他並沒有在目睹前女友和新男人的親熱畫面就轉身離去。
其實我也曾經在朋友聚餐時遇見舊情人，他一臉興奮的湊上來，直說好久不見，猛問我最近在忙什麼，一句「You look nice！」讓他身邊的新女伴馬上大發醋勁，一副要和我較勁，磨拳擦掌的暖身要和我打一架，只能說真是無聊到家。
小姐，這個男人不是晚上都跟妳一起睡嗎？妳有看到他準備要跟我回家嗎？女人愛吃醋的習慣真是妙！而我覺得最有趣的是當舊情人身邊的女伴在眾人面前開始刻意的對另一半很熱情，表現超乎異常的嫵媚嬌柔，那都是要演給像我這種假想敵看的啦！就像狗狗每到新的地區，都會四處灑尿以示自己的地盤範圍。可是我從來不會有什麼反應，因為講的難聽一點：「小姐，妳有什麼好高興的？妳現在睡的可不是我之前用過的嗎？這有啥值得跩個二五百萬的呢？？？」女人又何苦為難女人呢？我誠心的祝福你們倆會長長久久的在一起，更希望以後再也不要遇到你們。
Monday, March 31, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Reading for Scorpio from March 10-16
SCORPIO October 23-November 21
Powerful planets really move their tails for you. A romance with the rich and famous is highly possible. Actually, you're pretty high-profile yourself these days. This creative, go-for-it week is the magic moment for which you've been striving. Dare we say karma?
星族芳名： 天蠍座10月23日~11月21日
星事周報： 應酬多，工作忙碌讓蠍子們感到心力交瘁，不妨放慢腳步，免得因為精神不濟而恍神，蠍子們得要照顧好身體健康來因應接踵而至的賺錢機會。
人際與財運： 即使看見有利的投資機會，但蠍子們可別輕易投入，要做長期的觀察與佈局，最近常有機會參加高級名流們的盛會，一定也可以學到不少應對之間爾虞我詐的技巧，讓你更清楚明瞭事情的表裡往往不一定一致的。
工作與學業： 會遇到一些棘手的事務，讓你十分忙碌，通過了這一段忙碌無法分身的過渡期，不但可以解決所有疑難雜症，你所受到的器重也會愈來愈明顯，工作擔子與肩負的責任還會更加重要。
Above is the reading for Scorpio from March 10-16.
Back in the days my friends and I used to meet for Sunday Brunch and we would read the Horoscope prediction for the following week. Each of us would write down our own reading and by next Sunday we would take out last week's reading to see how much of it had come true.
Powerful planets really move their tails for you. A romance with the rich and famous is highly possible. Actually, you're pretty high-profile yourself these days. This creative, go-for-it week is the magic moment for which you've been striving. Dare we say karma?
星族芳名： 天蠍座10月23日~11月21日
星事周報： 應酬多，工作忙碌讓蠍子們感到心力交瘁，不妨放慢腳步，免得因為精神不濟而恍神，蠍子們得要照顧好身體健康來因應接踵而至的賺錢機會。
人際與財運： 即使看見有利的投資機會，但蠍子們可別輕易投入，要做長期的觀察與佈局，最近常有機會參加高級名流們的盛會，一定也可以學到不少應對之間爾虞我詐的技巧，讓你更清楚明瞭事情的表裡往往不一定一致的。
工作與學業： 會遇到一些棘手的事務，讓你十分忙碌，通過了這一段忙碌無法分身的過渡期，不但可以解決所有疑難雜症，你所受到的器重也會愈來愈明顯，工作擔子與肩負的責任還會更加重要。
Above is the reading for Scorpio from March 10-16.
Back in the days my friends and I used to meet for Sunday Brunch and we would read the Horoscope prediction for the following week. Each of us would write down our own reading and by next Sunday we would take out last week's reading to see how much of it had come true.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Happy Day
Who says there’s no free lunch in this world?! This is going to be so jealous!!!
I just had a more than satisfying luncheon today and walked away with a complimentary dinner for two (value at $200USD)! I love raffle draw where everyone gets a prize!
It was the Grand Hyatt Taipei Media Spring Party. Thanks to Billy! That’s how I was invited to crash this fabulous luncheon! The featured menu is as the following:
Oyster and Seafood Bar
Kingfish Tartar with Caviar, Chive and Polenta Chip
Doubled Boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Yunnan Ham, Black Mushroom
Lime and Thyme Sherbet
Grilled Peppered Beef Tenderloin on Cauliflower Almond Mash
Pan Fried Duck Liver, Baby Asparagus and Port Wine Glaze
Grand Dessert Buffet
I enjoyed the dessert the most! Just to name a few there are warm chocolate pudding, homemade ice cream, chocolate truffles (milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate.), lemon tart, pineapple turnover and Macaron. Unfortunately my eyes are bigger than my stomach!
This meal is enough for today! Back on my diet plan tomorrow…NOT!
I just had a more than satisfying luncheon today and walked away with a complimentary dinner for two (value at $200USD)! I love raffle draw where everyone gets a prize!
It was the Grand Hyatt Taipei Media Spring Party. Thanks to Billy! That’s how I was invited to crash this fabulous luncheon! The featured menu is as the following:
Oyster and Seafood Bar
Kingfish Tartar with Caviar, Chive and Polenta Chip
Doubled Boiled Chicken Soup with Fish Maw, Yunnan Ham, Black Mushroom
Lime and Thyme Sherbet
Grilled Peppered Beef Tenderloin on Cauliflower Almond Mash
Pan Fried Duck Liver, Baby Asparagus and Port Wine Glaze
Grand Dessert Buffet
I enjoyed the dessert the most! Just to name a few there are warm chocolate pudding, homemade ice cream, chocolate truffles (milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate.), lemon tart, pineapple turnover and Macaron. Unfortunately my eyes are bigger than my stomach!
This meal is enough for today! Back on my diet plan tomorrow…NOT!
Friday, March 07, 2008
惜福: Be grateful for all your blessing!
對於「惜福」這兩個字，我在今天有了非常深刻的感受！我們都是身在福中不知福！
下午三點多時，夏學曼在線上敲我。活了三十四年的我，沒有見過比VICKY更樂觀的人！
她被癌症糾纏長達八九年，當她在美國得知身體生病時，前夫無情的拋棄她和兒子，她只好帶著兒子回台灣依靠她的父母。這幾個月來，她不斷的進出醫院，癌細胞已經擴散到全身，腦瘤又壓迫到視神經，眼睛幾乎看不見，放射性治療造成頭髮掉光，還留下至少上百個紅腫斑點。最近兒子一直吵著要找爸爸，學曼打起精神開始在部落格傳遞訊息，希望在有生之年能讓他們父子重逢。
她在線上頑皮的跟我抱怨頭髮掉了很醜，要我幫她找造型假髮。愛美的個性不因生病而改變，開朗的個性因為生病變得更幽默。如果是我，我不確定自己是否做得到，雖然我自認很樂觀，但是當要面對死亡時，一向開朗的人真的可以不受影響嗎？
下週一她又要開始住院接受治療，她指定我帶好吃的食物和可口的男人去探望她。她說得可開心，我的眼淚已經開始在眼眶打轉。我不是個愛哭的人，每次和男人分手，我頭也不回的走了，根本沒有看在眼裡。但是看到學曼把自己比喻成哈比人，還把幾乎光頭的照片在部落格公開，這種自娛娛人的高度幽默不是一般人做的到，她十足的勇氣讓我感動到淚流滿面，一是為她高興有如超人般的能耐，但也心疼她被病痛和療程折磨。每次想到她，我還是很不爭氣的流下眼淚。
雖然這世界上受癌症之苦不單單只有VICKY，但是家中除了她生病，她的父親中風、母親也受到癌症之苦，學曼唯一的兒子被診斷出自閉症。身為讀者的你，在此時應該感謝老天爺對你的眷顧，下次再為了雞毛蒜皮、狗屁倒灶的事不愉快，請你想想夏學曼，她都可以開心的過每一天，你沒有理由搞憂鬱。下次再抱怨社會充滿著不公平，請你想想夏學曼，她都可以勇敢的面對眼前的挑戰，你沒有權利說放棄。下次再為了感情不順而怨天尤人，請你想想勇往直前的夏學曼，你真的沒有資格哭夭！
晚上七點半在台北市政府的親子劇場門口，擠滿了急著想入場的民眾。今晚是小可樂果劇團的年度公演，這是我第一次認識這個已經成立八年的兒童劇團，團員由腦性麻痺症、唐氏症、自閉症、發展遲緩、過動兒、弱智的孩子組成，這群有身心障礙的小朋友藉由戲劇的薰陶，學習肢體和語言表達。一句看似簡單的台詞，對小可樂果的團員而言，需要練它千遍也不厭倦，才能完整的把台詞在舞台呈現。
今晚的特別節目中有個女孩叫郭韋齊，她一出場，讓我情不自禁的流下眼淚。七年前一場大病讓她失去四肢，膝蓋和手肘以下都被截肢，她讓我想到一部電影「Boxing Helena」。她像是一個娃娃，跟在媽媽後面，自己走上舞台。看到她那不到十幾公斤的小小身軀表演舞蹈、不時面帶笑容的面對觀眾，大家的眼眶都紅了。後來在化妝間遇到她們母女，聽到媽媽心疼的問她：「痛嗎？」她走路的疼痛我難以想像，因為她的下肢必須不停的在地面磨擦，但是她不但自己「走」出場，還表演一段精彩的舞蹈！如果沒有了四肢，你會以什麼方式繼續往前走？
下午三點多時，夏學曼在線上敲我。活了三十四年的我，沒有見過比VICKY更樂觀的人！
她被癌症糾纏長達八九年，當她在美國得知身體生病時，前夫無情的拋棄她和兒子，她只好帶著兒子回台灣依靠她的父母。這幾個月來，她不斷的進出醫院，癌細胞已經擴散到全身，腦瘤又壓迫到視神經，眼睛幾乎看不見，放射性治療造成頭髮掉光，還留下至少上百個紅腫斑點。最近兒子一直吵著要找爸爸，學曼打起精神開始在部落格傳遞訊息，希望在有生之年能讓他們父子重逢。
她在線上頑皮的跟我抱怨頭髮掉了很醜，要我幫她找造型假髮。愛美的個性不因生病而改變，開朗的個性因為生病變得更幽默。如果是我，我不確定自己是否做得到，雖然我自認很樂觀，但是當要面對死亡時，一向開朗的人真的可以不受影響嗎？
下週一她又要開始住院接受治療，她指定我帶好吃的食物和可口的男人去探望她。她說得可開心，我的眼淚已經開始在眼眶打轉。我不是個愛哭的人，每次和男人分手，我頭也不回的走了，根本沒有看在眼裡。但是看到學曼把自己比喻成哈比人，還把幾乎光頭的照片在部落格公開，這種自娛娛人的高度幽默不是一般人做的到，她十足的勇氣讓我感動到淚流滿面，一是為她高興有如超人般的能耐，但也心疼她被病痛和療程折磨。每次想到她，我還是很不爭氣的流下眼淚。
雖然這世界上受癌症之苦不單單只有VICKY，但是家中除了她生病，她的父親中風、母親也受到癌症之苦，學曼唯一的兒子被診斷出自閉症。身為讀者的你，在此時應該感謝老天爺對你的眷顧，下次再為了雞毛蒜皮、狗屁倒灶的事不愉快，請你想想夏學曼，她都可以開心的過每一天，你沒有理由搞憂鬱。下次再抱怨社會充滿著不公平，請你想想夏學曼，她都可以勇敢的面對眼前的挑戰，你沒有權利說放棄。下次再為了感情不順而怨天尤人，請你想想勇往直前的夏學曼，你真的沒有資格哭夭！
晚上七點半在台北市政府的親子劇場門口，擠滿了急著想入場的民眾。今晚是小可樂果劇團的年度公演，這是我第一次認識這個已經成立八年的兒童劇團，團員由腦性麻痺症、唐氏症、自閉症、發展遲緩、過動兒、弱智的孩子組成，這群有身心障礙的小朋友藉由戲劇的薰陶，學習肢體和語言表達。一句看似簡單的台詞，對小可樂果的團員而言，需要練它千遍也不厭倦，才能完整的把台詞在舞台呈現。
今晚的特別節目中有個女孩叫郭韋齊，她一出場，讓我情不自禁的流下眼淚。七年前一場大病讓她失去四肢，膝蓋和手肘以下都被截肢，她讓我想到一部電影「Boxing Helena」。她像是一個娃娃，跟在媽媽後面，自己走上舞台。看到她那不到十幾公斤的小小身軀表演舞蹈、不時面帶笑容的面對觀眾，大家的眼眶都紅了。後來在化妝間遇到她們母女，聽到媽媽心疼的問她：「痛嗎？」她走路的疼痛我難以想像，因為她的下肢必須不停的在地面磨擦，但是她不但自己「走」出場，還表演一段精彩的舞蹈！如果沒有了四肢，你會以什麼方式繼續往前走？
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Looking for TRAVIS RYAN JONES
Dear All:
Greetings from Taipei, Taiwan!
I’m writing this on the behalf of my friend Vicky Hsia. To make the long story short the purpose of this blog entry is to search for Vicky’s ex-husband Travis Ryan Jones (DOB: 1975/08/17; born in California).
Travis abandoned Vicky and their son Timmy on April 29th, 2001 soon after Vicky was diagnosed with breast cancer. Originally born and raised in Taiwan Vicky packed up and moved back to her home country with Timmy.
A month ago Vicky was admitted into ICU because cancer has spread into her entire body and a brain tumor is causing her vision. The doctor forewarns that Vicky’s life has begun a final countdown. Even though Travis and Vicky ended their marriage with a bitter divorce, Vicky’s last wish is for Timmy to meet his father, someone who has been MIS for the last seven years. Timmy often asks for his father’s whereabouts and it breaks Vicky’s heart ‘cuz Timmy has zero recollection of his dad.
Again we simply would like to track down Travis and tell him: your son is looking for you and would very much like to meet you! That’s all.
The most recent address we have for Travis is the following:
12728 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, Apt 90
San Diego, CA 92129-2941
We’re sent a letter to the address above but no response so far. Vicky’s health has deteriorated within the last month and we fear that Timmy might never meet his father! We’ll really appreciate any help possible as long as Timmy has the chance to see his dad.
Thank you for your time!
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
究竟是來看電影、捧場還是作秀？
今晚我去主持一個電影的映後座談會，場子很冷，現場大多數都是圈內的朋友來捧場，所以我們面對的不是一般觀眾，我以為看完電影大家會討論的很熱鬧，結果幾乎被點名分享的人都惜字如金，感覺大家似乎心情很沉重，導演本來是要帶來人生希望的電影搞得觀眾落莫的離開，我這個主持人也受到嚴重的打擊。
回家之後筆電一上線，某導演就敲我：「妳可以幫我解惑嗎？最後的結局我沒看懂。」
馬的，剛才不問導演，現在問我？！
我大概解釋了一下，得到的回答是：「根本不通嘛，他上次的片子和這次的都是拍黑暗面，那有什麼希望？！」
所以大家是因為根本沒看懂，需要更多時間沉澱，才不知道該說啥好。那麼這個沒看懂結局的導演應該是不喜歡這部電影，雖然心中有疑問，但是連開口問都很懶啊！這是那門子的支持、捧場，不如待在家看電視！
有一個插曲一定要跟大家分享。首映還沒開始前，宣傳接到一通來自某立法委員助理的電話：「委員已經坐電梯上去了，妳趕快去接他！」
現在是怎樣，也不過是個立法委員嘛，接他幹什麼？？？怕一個人會走丟嗎？還是他四肢不方便需要協助？結果只是來露面，根本沒有要看電影，這種擺明是來作秀的不來也罷！大頭症委員，我的建議是下次要來作秀，至少把家裡的漂亮老婆帶來亮相會比較有人氣啦，再露一點酥胸，掛保證會有版面的！！！
回家之後筆電一上線，某導演就敲我：「妳可以幫我解惑嗎？最後的結局我沒看懂。」
馬的，剛才不問導演，現在問我？！
我大概解釋了一下，得到的回答是：「根本不通嘛，他上次的片子和這次的都是拍黑暗面，那有什麼希望？！」
所以大家是因為根本沒看懂，需要更多時間沉澱，才不知道該說啥好。那麼這個沒看懂結局的導演應該是不喜歡這部電影，雖然心中有疑問，但是連開口問都很懶啊！這是那門子的支持、捧場，不如待在家看電視！
有一個插曲一定要跟大家分享。首映還沒開始前，宣傳接到一通來自某立法委員助理的電話：「委員已經坐電梯上去了，妳趕快去接他！」
現在是怎樣，也不過是個立法委員嘛，接他幹什麼？？？怕一個人會走丟嗎？還是他四肢不方便需要協助？結果只是來露面，根本沒有要看電影，這種擺明是來作秀的不來也罷！大頭症委員，我的建議是下次要來作秀，至少把家裡的漂亮老婆帶來亮相會比較有人氣啦，再露一點酥胸，掛保證會有版面的！！！
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Word of the day: Expiration Dating
There’s no future in Expiration Dating but it’s perfect for anyone who seizes the moment and enjoys the present. Dating that’s got an expiration date on it like fresh produce can lead to endless possibilities or at least memories to cherish for years to come.
James met a girl a month before she was moving from California to the East Coast.
「What’s the point of seeing her when I know she will be gone in a month?!」He asked me via MSN.
「You two can still have a good time together and who knows? Maybe you’ll like her enough to follow suit, going east to be with her! Do not underestimate the power of love！」
I’m so optimistic that sometimes I kill myself. LOL.
James didn’t want to waste time on someone who’s leaving soon. He would rather spend time with other nice booties that are more promising.
Many moons ago Peter met Tomi at a party. It was love at first sight. They really hit it off and the next day Peter took her out on their first date! It was the most perfect first date any girl could ask for. Then Tomi broke the news to Peter: she will be transferred to Taiwan for work a month from now and will be stationed in Asia for two years.
They introduced each other to their friends & family and spent Christmas together as one madly in love couple. Then came New Year’s Eve Peter took Tomi to the most prestigious ball in San Francisco on the last evening of the year. Tomi felt like a princess and wished the party would never end. She was scheduled to fly out the day after New Year’s Day.
What I’m about to tell you is not a movie and it really happened. For the first two weeks after Tomi arrived in Taipei, she talked to Peter everyday on the phone. On the 15th day Peter showed up at her door step!!! He couldn’t stand the 6,000 miles between them and decided to move to Taipei to be with the woman of his life. Just like every princess would have wished for Tomi married her Prince Charming!
James met a girl a month before she was moving from California to the East Coast.
「What’s the point of seeing her when I know she will be gone in a month?!」He asked me via MSN.
「You two can still have a good time together and who knows? Maybe you’ll like her enough to follow suit, going east to be with her! Do not underestimate the power of love！」
I’m so optimistic that sometimes I kill myself. LOL.
James didn’t want to waste time on someone who’s leaving soon. He would rather spend time with other nice booties that are more promising.
Many moons ago Peter met Tomi at a party. It was love at first sight. They really hit it off and the next day Peter took her out on their first date! It was the most perfect first date any girl could ask for. Then Tomi broke the news to Peter: she will be transferred to Taiwan for work a month from now and will be stationed in Asia for two years.
They introduced each other to their friends & family and spent Christmas together as one madly in love couple. Then came New Year’s Eve Peter took Tomi to the most prestigious ball in San Francisco on the last evening of the year. Tomi felt like a princess and wished the party would never end. She was scheduled to fly out the day after New Year’s Day.
What I’m about to tell you is not a movie and it really happened. For the first two weeks after Tomi arrived in Taipei, she talked to Peter everyday on the phone. On the 15th day Peter showed up at her door step!!! He couldn’t stand the 6,000 miles between them and decided to move to Taipei to be with the woman of his life. Just like every princess would have wished for Tomi married her Prince Charming!
Monday, March 03, 2008
Word of the Day: Sleep Slut / Dessert Slut
According to urbanditionary.com, the definition for SLEEP SLUT is the following:
One who sleeps frequently and is able to accumulate excess hours of sleep above beyond the mean. Sleep sluts are able to fall asleep indiscriminately and value sleep above all else.
I think I’ve become a sleep slut in recent months. I can never seem to get up when I have to. I never had a problem getting up in the past. This is what’s happening: when I turn off the alarm clock, I roll over and go back to sleep for at least one hour if not longer. Once I get up, I’m awake and I have no trouble staying awake. So it’s obvious that I’m not sleeping in ‘cuz I’m tired. I’m simply lazy! LOL.
My friends and I started a project together few weeks back. Our mission is to experience fine desserts, searching in every corner of Taipei. We take desserts very seriously and entrée isn’t necessary before dessert! We even bought birthday cakes for tasting, not for anyone’s birthday. It’s a celebration of sweet-in-your-mouth festivity!!!
Therefore we’re the rat pack of Dessert Sluts!
One who sleeps frequently and is able to accumulate excess hours of sleep above beyond the mean. Sleep sluts are able to fall asleep indiscriminately and value sleep above all else.
I think I’ve become a sleep slut in recent months. I can never seem to get up when I have to. I never had a problem getting up in the past. This is what’s happening: when I turn off the alarm clock, I roll over and go back to sleep for at least one hour if not longer. Once I get up, I’m awake and I have no trouble staying awake. So it’s obvious that I’m not sleeping in ‘cuz I’m tired. I’m simply lazy! LOL.
My friends and I started a project together few weeks back. Our mission is to experience fine desserts, searching in every corner of Taipei. We take desserts very seriously and entrée isn’t necessary before dessert! We even bought birthday cakes for tasting, not for anyone’s birthday. It’s a celebration of sweet-in-your-mouth festivity!!!
Therefore we’re the rat pack of Dessert Sluts!
三個沒有名字的人
前一陣子我開始苦惱自己是否罹患熟女癡呆症，因為在公開場合常常有陌生人跟我打招呼，可是我搞不清楚對方到底是誰。哈拉個半天，我還是想不起來在那裡見過眼前這個和我熱絡聊天的人。
有人說應該是我朋友太多，所以才會有別人認識我，可是我不知道對方是誰的窘局。
1. 我是S的女朋友
S和我認識十年了，我們一直把對方看待是自己的SOULMATE，所謂的靈魂伴侶，所以也從不關心、也不會過問對方的感情生活。偶爾不期而遇時，也只是禮貌性的介紹站在身旁、當時的交往對象；我不清楚S是否會刻意記住在我身旁的男性，但是我對於在他身邊出現的女性是過了就忘，總覺得不太有機會再見面，因為我和S見面時，通常只有雙人行動。
但是，S這幾年的女友好像還蠻固定的，因為有些場合他也會帶女友出席，而她總是先認出我來：「哈囉，好久不見！」
我還來不及反應，大腦正在搜尋她的身份。
查不個所以然來，我只能擺出一個友善但茫然的表面笑容。
「妳也來玩啊！今晚很熱鬧喔！妳和誰一起來？」她滿臉笑容的說！
不熱鬧的場子只要有我和好友們在，再冷的活動都會變得開心的不得了！
而且為什麼要問這種很無謂的問題，如果我開始報名字，她就會知道和我一同前來跑趴的朋友是誰嗎？！
不禁想問：她是真的知道我是誰，還是烏龍一樁，根本就是認錯啦？！？！
「我是S的女朋友！」她終於把答案揭曉，不然想破頭了也不知道她是從那裡蹦出來的。
一開始就宣佈不是皆大歡喜？！！？
「喔，對對對，妳是S的女朋友！那S有來嗎？」我的問法非常單刀直入，一點客套話都捨不得給！
「有啊，」她的玉手一指，「妳看，就在那邊啊！」
「喂！S，my bro，how are ya？」我熱情的衝上去和S來個愛的擁抱，我們倆開始嘰嘰喳喳以英文交談起來。
相同的場景大概已經發生三次了，但是我還是不知道她的名字，因為她每次自我介紹都說：「我是S的女朋友！」
也許是男友的名氣夠大，所以連自己的名字都省略。
待續......
有人說應該是我朋友太多，所以才會有別人認識我，可是我不知道對方是誰的窘局。
1. 我是S的女朋友
S和我認識十年了，我們一直把對方看待是自己的SOULMATE，所謂的靈魂伴侶，所以也從不關心、也不會過問對方的感情生活。偶爾不期而遇時，也只是禮貌性的介紹站在身旁、當時的交往對象；我不清楚S是否會刻意記住在我身旁的男性，但是我對於在他身邊出現的女性是過了就忘，總覺得不太有機會再見面，因為我和S見面時，通常只有雙人行動。
但是，S這幾年的女友好像還蠻固定的，因為有些場合他也會帶女友出席，而她總是先認出我來：「哈囉，好久不見！」
我還來不及反應，大腦正在搜尋她的身份。
查不個所以然來，我只能擺出一個友善但茫然的表面笑容。
「妳也來玩啊！今晚很熱鬧喔！妳和誰一起來？」她滿臉笑容的說！
不熱鬧的場子只要有我和好友們在，再冷的活動都會變得開心的不得了！
而且為什麼要問這種很無謂的問題，如果我開始報名字，她就會知道和我一同前來跑趴的朋友是誰嗎？！
不禁想問：她是真的知道我是誰，還是烏龍一樁，根本就是認錯啦？！？！
「我是S的女朋友！」她終於把答案揭曉，不然想破頭了也不知道她是從那裡蹦出來的。
一開始就宣佈不是皆大歡喜？！！？
「喔，對對對，妳是S的女朋友！那S有來嗎？」我的問法非常單刀直入，一點客套話都捨不得給！
「有啊，」她的玉手一指，「妳看，就在那邊啊！」
「喂！S，my bro，how are ya？」我熱情的衝上去和S來個愛的擁抱，我們倆開始嘰嘰喳喳以英文交談起來。
相同的場景大概已經發生三次了，但是我還是不知道她的名字，因為她每次自我介紹都說：「我是S的女朋友！」
也許是男友的名氣夠大，所以連自己的名字都省略。
待續......
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Nightlife in Taipei: Ringside
RINGSIDE IS FULL OF SURPRISES JUST LIKE A KALEIDOSCOPE!
As the door opens automatically I hear a live band playing while the crowd singing along with Bobby Chen. My first impression of Ringside is coziness. The space is enough to accommodate about 100 people and yet it’s the perfect size to enjoy live performances for there’s barely any distance between the audience and the performers. The interactions are so intimate that most people become regulars only after their first time at Ringside.
It appears to be a full house tonight. Manager Howard says that the worst part of his job is to turn away customers who show up at the door without reservations. But he insists not to overcrowd Ringside to ensure quality and services. He suggests browsing through Ringside’s website regularly and making reservations one month in advance when your favorite artist is schedule to perform.
Bobby tells the lively crowd that even though tonight he’s scheduled to perform just one set for 45 minutes he’s determined to sing until closing and no one can stop him. We all rejoice over Bobby’s announcement! This is a surprise and the ticket price (500 per person；including one drink) now seems like a great bargain!
Then a man with shades walks into Ringside, standing by the bar alone. Bobby glances at him and what he says next makes everyone turn their attention to the bar area. 「Who’s that man? Wow, isn’t he the famous singer Xiao Huang-Chi! I bet everyone would love to hear him singing! Does everyone know that he’s also the owner of Ringside?」The audience applauds vigorously as Xiao slowly walks toward the center stage with the help of his assistant. Xiao performs three songs in a row while everyone sings along in a frenzy of joy! Anyone with a camera phones in the audience either takes snap shots of Xiao or records this dreamy performance. From now on whenever people speak of Ringside they will always reminisce tonight’s unexpected performance by the owner of Ringside Xiao Huang-Chi!
In deed Ringside is full of surprises and there’s more to it than meets the eye. Ringside is a restaurant, a club, a lounge and a venue for special events! In the last few weeks at least five marriage proposals took place in Ringside and the successful rate is 100%! What makes Ringside unique is its event planning ability. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, company gathering, Christmas, or anything that calls for a celebration, Ringside can cater to your need, plan the entire event and execute every detail.
Many regulars enjoy Ringside’s business lunch (Monday thru Friday; 12-14:30) for two reasons: all-you-can salad bar and down-to-earth prices (two choices: 150 & 180). However, the real die-hard fans of Ringside go for dinner and stay for live performance (300 per person) afterwards. In order to accommodate the regulars Ringside’s menu changes every six weeks. Currently the most praised entrée is STEAMED MONKFISH & SCALLOP WITH MUSTARD COCONUT SAUCE (620). The fish is served like a sushi hand roll and surprisingly it doesn’t fall apart like most fish do.
Ringside positions itself as a cultural center, providing art, drama, live bands, and magic shows. Ringside is so artistic that it shows in its cocktail menu. Manager Howard creates tasty cocktails that are named after classic literature. OEDIPUS THE KING (280) is based on a Greek tragedy, consisting of Australian red wine, triple sec and midori melon liqueur and creating three layers of colors. It’s a beautiful drink that goes down easily too. If you’re a fan of Shakespeare THE TEMPEST (300) is for you! Owner Xiao Huang-Chi calls it the most delicious alcoholic beverage that does a body good! The ingredients include Oreo cookies, Baileys, fresh milk and a scoop of mango ice cream.
If you are yearning for a cozy hangout after work, be sure to reserve a table at Ringside. Pleasant surprises await you!
Ringside
Weekdays：12 noon to 2:30 pm; 6 pm to 12 midnight；Weekends 6 pm to 2 am
Tel: 2705-2899 (reservation is advised)
Address: B1 No.10 Si-Wei Road Taipei (by Jen-Ai roundabout)
Website: www.ringside.com.tw
聚場充滿了驚奇，就像個萬花筒！
當自動門打開，樂團正熱鬧的表演，現場觀眾忘情的跟著陳昇大聲唱歌！對聚場的第一印象是溫馨！場地只足夠一百人就座，觀眾和表演者之間幾乎沒有距離，也使得這個空間很適合欣賞現場樂團表演。兩者之間的互動可以很自在隨性，讓來過一次的朋友從此成為常客。
今晚又是大滿座。經理陳豪最不喜歡對沒有事先訂位的客人說抱歉，可是他不希望把聚場塞到人滿為患，寧可少賺點也要堅持服務和品質。他建議大家不定時的瀏覽聚場官網，一旦看到喜歡的表演就拿起電話預約，通常在表演開始前一個月就額滿了。
陳昇告訴觀眾雖然今晚他只需要演唱一段45分鐘長的表演，他決定唱到打烊。大家頓時歡喜的大聲叫好，這個驚喜讓大夥兒都覺得賺到了（入場卷一人500；包含一杯飲料)
這時一個戴著墨鏡的男人走進來，在吧台停下腳步。陳昇注意到他：「那個男人是誰？哇，不就是鼎鼎大名的歌手蕭煌奇？我打賭現場的朋友一定很想聽他唱歌！你們知道他是聚場的老闆嗎？」所有人的目光不但停留在蕭煌奇身上，更以熱情的掌聲把他拱上舞台。他一連唱三首歌，觀眾也開心的跟著他一起唱！現場每個有照相手機的朋友對著他不停的拍照，有的甚至開始實況錄影！從今以後每當有人提到聚場，他們都會回憶今晚蕭煌奇為他們製造的驚喜！
聚場是一個充滿驚喜的地方，它不但是一家餐廳、一個夜店、一個酒吧、也是一個可以安排特殊活動的地點。在過去幾個禮拜已經有至少五個求婚儀式在這裡舉辦，而且求婚的成功機率是幾乎百分百！聚場與眾不同的地方在於籌劃活動的能力，無論是生日派對、結婚週年慶、畢業惜別會、公司聚餐、聖誕節、或是任何值得慶祝的節慶，聚場都能配合各別需求、規劃整個活動並且按計畫執行。
常客喜歡聚場的商業午餐（週一至五12-14:30)有兩個原因：自助式沙拉吧和價位（150 & 180兩種價格)。而死忠的顧客偏好晚餐和之後的表演（額外收三百)。目前最受稱讚的主菜水果鮮貝比目魚(620)，把一大片魚做的像手卷壽司，而且不像一般魚類糊成碎片。
聚場像是個文化中心，提供藝術、戲劇、樂團表演和魔術秀。聚場的唯美從獨門調酒可見一般。經理陳豪以世紀文學名著為好喝的調酒命名，伊里帕斯王(280)是個希臘悲劇，有澳洲紅酒、柑香白酒和哈密瓜利口酒三種組成的漸層調酒；熱愛莎士比亞的可以喝暴風雨(300)，由夾心餅乾、甜奶酒和鮮奶榨出來的甜點調酒，再加上一球芒果冰淇淋，連蕭煌奇老闆都讚不絕口！
如果你渴望下班之後有個溫馨的聚會場所，記得提早在聚場訂位，令人開心的驚喜期待你的光臨。
聚場
平常日：中午12點至下午2點半；晚上6點至半夜12點；週末：晚上6點至凌晨2點
電話：2705-2899（建議事先訂位)
地址：台北市四維路十號 （靠近仁愛敦南圓環)
網址：www.ringside.com.tw
As the door opens automatically I hear a live band playing while the crowd singing along with Bobby Chen. My first impression of Ringside is coziness. The space is enough to accommodate about 100 people and yet it’s the perfect size to enjoy live performances for there’s barely any distance between the audience and the performers. The interactions are so intimate that most people become regulars only after their first time at Ringside.
It appears to be a full house tonight. Manager Howard says that the worst part of his job is to turn away customers who show up at the door without reservations. But he insists not to overcrowd Ringside to ensure quality and services. He suggests browsing through Ringside’s website regularly and making reservations one month in advance when your favorite artist is schedule to perform.
Bobby tells the lively crowd that even though tonight he’s scheduled to perform just one set for 45 minutes he’s determined to sing until closing and no one can stop him. We all rejoice over Bobby’s announcement! This is a surprise and the ticket price (500 per person；including one drink) now seems like a great bargain!
Then a man with shades walks into Ringside, standing by the bar alone. Bobby glances at him and what he says next makes everyone turn their attention to the bar area. 「Who’s that man? Wow, isn’t he the famous singer Xiao Huang-Chi! I bet everyone would love to hear him singing! Does everyone know that he’s also the owner of Ringside?」The audience applauds vigorously as Xiao slowly walks toward the center stage with the help of his assistant. Xiao performs three songs in a row while everyone sings along in a frenzy of joy! Anyone with a camera phones in the audience either takes snap shots of Xiao or records this dreamy performance. From now on whenever people speak of Ringside they will always reminisce tonight’s unexpected performance by the owner of Ringside Xiao Huang-Chi!
In deed Ringside is full of surprises and there’s more to it than meets the eye. Ringside is a restaurant, a club, a lounge and a venue for special events! In the last few weeks at least five marriage proposals took place in Ringside and the successful rate is 100%! What makes Ringside unique is its event planning ability. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, company gathering, Christmas, or anything that calls for a celebration, Ringside can cater to your need, plan the entire event and execute every detail.
Many regulars enjoy Ringside’s business lunch (Monday thru Friday; 12-14:30) for two reasons: all-you-can salad bar and down-to-earth prices (two choices: 150 & 180). However, the real die-hard fans of Ringside go for dinner and stay for live performance (300 per person) afterwards. In order to accommodate the regulars Ringside’s menu changes every six weeks. Currently the most praised entrée is STEAMED MONKFISH & SCALLOP WITH MUSTARD COCONUT SAUCE (620). The fish is served like a sushi hand roll and surprisingly it doesn’t fall apart like most fish do.
Ringside positions itself as a cultural center, providing art, drama, live bands, and magic shows. Ringside is so artistic that it shows in its cocktail menu. Manager Howard creates tasty cocktails that are named after classic literature. OEDIPUS THE KING (280) is based on a Greek tragedy, consisting of Australian red wine, triple sec and midori melon liqueur and creating three layers of colors. It’s a beautiful drink that goes down easily too. If you’re a fan of Shakespeare THE TEMPEST (300) is for you! Owner Xiao Huang-Chi calls it the most delicious alcoholic beverage that does a body good! The ingredients include Oreo cookies, Baileys, fresh milk and a scoop of mango ice cream.
If you are yearning for a cozy hangout after work, be sure to reserve a table at Ringside. Pleasant surprises await you!
Ringside
Weekdays：12 noon to 2:30 pm; 6 pm to 12 midnight；Weekends 6 pm to 2 am
Tel: 2705-2899 (reservation is advised)
Address: B1 No.10 Si-Wei Road Taipei (by Jen-Ai roundabout)
Website: www.ringside.com.tw
聚場充滿了驚奇，就像個萬花筒！
當自動門打開，樂團正熱鬧的表演，現場觀眾忘情的跟著陳昇大聲唱歌！對聚場的第一印象是溫馨！場地只足夠一百人就座，觀眾和表演者之間幾乎沒有距離，也使得這個空間很適合欣賞現場樂團表演。兩者之間的互動可以很自在隨性，讓來過一次的朋友從此成為常客。
今晚又是大滿座。經理陳豪最不喜歡對沒有事先訂位的客人說抱歉，可是他不希望把聚場塞到人滿為患，寧可少賺點也要堅持服務和品質。他建議大家不定時的瀏覽聚場官網，一旦看到喜歡的表演就拿起電話預約，通常在表演開始前一個月就額滿了。
陳昇告訴觀眾雖然今晚他只需要演唱一段45分鐘長的表演，他決定唱到打烊。大家頓時歡喜的大聲叫好，這個驚喜讓大夥兒都覺得賺到了（入場卷一人500；包含一杯飲料)
這時一個戴著墨鏡的男人走進來，在吧台停下腳步。陳昇注意到他：「那個男人是誰？哇，不就是鼎鼎大名的歌手蕭煌奇？我打賭現場的朋友一定很想聽他唱歌！你們知道他是聚場的老闆嗎？」所有人的目光不但停留在蕭煌奇身上，更以熱情的掌聲把他拱上舞台。他一連唱三首歌，觀眾也開心的跟著他一起唱！現場每個有照相手機的朋友對著他不停的拍照，有的甚至開始實況錄影！從今以後每當有人提到聚場，他們都會回憶今晚蕭煌奇為他們製造的驚喜！
聚場是一個充滿驚喜的地方，它不但是一家餐廳、一個夜店、一個酒吧、也是一個可以安排特殊活動的地點。在過去幾個禮拜已經有至少五個求婚儀式在這裡舉辦，而且求婚的成功機率是幾乎百分百！聚場與眾不同的地方在於籌劃活動的能力，無論是生日派對、結婚週年慶、畢業惜別會、公司聚餐、聖誕節、或是任何值得慶祝的節慶，聚場都能配合各別需求、規劃整個活動並且按計畫執行。
常客喜歡聚場的商業午餐（週一至五12-14:30)有兩個原因：自助式沙拉吧和價位（150 & 180兩種價格)。而死忠的顧客偏好晚餐和之後的表演（額外收三百)。目前最受稱讚的主菜水果鮮貝比目魚(620)，把一大片魚做的像手卷壽司，而且不像一般魚類糊成碎片。
聚場像是個文化中心，提供藝術、戲劇、樂團表演和魔術秀。聚場的唯美從獨門調酒可見一般。經理陳豪以世紀文學名著為好喝的調酒命名，伊里帕斯王(280)是個希臘悲劇，有澳洲紅酒、柑香白酒和哈密瓜利口酒三種組成的漸層調酒；熱愛莎士比亞的可以喝暴風雨(300)，由夾心餅乾、甜奶酒和鮮奶榨出來的甜點調酒，再加上一球芒果冰淇淋，連蕭煌奇老闆都讚不絕口！
如果你渴望下班之後有個溫馨的聚會場所，記得提早在聚場訂位，令人開心的驚喜期待你的光臨。
聚場
平常日：中午12點至下午2點半；晚上6點至半夜12點；週末：晚上6點至凌晨2點
電話：2705-2899（建議事先訂位)
地址：台北市四維路十號 （靠近仁愛敦南圓環)
網址：www.ringside.com.tw
Dinner for Three
Look at this feast! We were supposed to order for three people and went crazy when we saw the menu. Let it all hang out!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
從肥肥 & 楊德昌的逝世看三角關係
一代巨星肥肥逝世的消息把多年前的恩怨重新搬上檯面。鄭少秋和官晶華結婚將近二十年了，因為肥肥的好人緣以致於大家對當年的第三者還是不諒解。三角關係的錯綜複雜不是一個對或錯可以解釋的，就連當事者都不見得說得清楚的。
想到去年楊德昌過世時，媒體一直追問蔡琴有什麼感想。ㄟ，不是應該去問那個失去老公的鋼琴師，怎麼是問被前夫背叛的歌手？！？！
微妙的三角關係中，因為離開人世的角色不同，導致大家的感受不同。有趣的是，這兩個案例的前妻都是事業有成的新時代女性，反而是當年的第三者為了和愛人在一起，從此不再和外界聯絡，彷彿是從地球表面消失了。
英文有一句話說：it takes two to tango! 等同於中文的「一個巴掌打不響！」婚外情沒有為什麼，也沒有誰比較好或誰比較差，如果真的遇上了，我只能說：Do what you gotta do！
想到去年楊德昌過世時，媒體一直追問蔡琴有什麼感想。ㄟ，不是應該去問那個失去老公的鋼琴師，怎麼是問被前夫背叛的歌手？！？！
微妙的三角關係中，因為離開人世的角色不同，導致大家的感受不同。有趣的是，這兩個案例的前妻都是事業有成的新時代女性，反而是當年的第三者為了和愛人在一起，從此不再和外界聯絡，彷彿是從地球表面消失了。
英文有一句話說：it takes two to tango! 等同於中文的「一個巴掌打不響！」婚外情沒有為什麼，也沒有誰比較好或誰比較差，如果真的遇上了，我只能說：Do what you gotta do！
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