[ 夢土上 ]

Yesterday was a chilly day. It just snowed a little bit, but wind was so strong. I went out in this cold day with my friends to Bard College, which is a private school close to New Paltz, on another side of the Hudson River. It wasn't an interesting trip, but I didn't care...I was glad to have a chance to hang out with friends. It's always good to go somewhere, not to stay in a small room. There was a special theater on campus, designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry, who also designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain. The theater wasn't that amazing and beautiful...at least this building didn't give me a big shock when I saw it. However, I did envy this architect so much because he can materialize his crazy ideas to beautiful buildings.
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We couldn't go inside because the theater was closed on weekend. After a short stay, we walked back to the parking lot in frozen wind.
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I got a rejection letter from Rutgers when I checked my mail box after coming back. "It's so fast..." I thought. "But...I still have 7 schools." I was depressed, although I tried to tell myself that the result will be good. Whatever, I'll go to NYC...somehow, somewhere.

This is an essay that I wrote last week for my English class. I like it very much ,but you know... You can just read it for fun and don't be serious. I feel a little bit sorry for my roommate and all Americans. I knew you guys are not that "materialistic", but I had to push you to the materialistic side and put Taiwanese to the practical side in order to "say something" stronger and easier. However, I love those examples I mentioned in it. They really make this essay looks interesting. It's still a boring topic though...
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Anyway, it's snowing outside. Hopefully the weather won't be too bad this weekend. ...繼續閱讀

What's going on, man! Isn't it spring?
I've already put my boots and snow jacket in the box...
And is it going to snow again?
Ha!

Uhhm...I got a box from the mail room today...
Emmm...I think...
The weather is good today, isn't it?
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Last night, I went to Galleria Mall and Wal Mart in Poughkeepsie with my friends. I bought a detergent, a piece of Hershey's dark chocolate, some grapes, 5 California navel orange, and an American Eagle white track jacket. After shopping, we ate dinner at a Chinese restaurant "Dragon Buffet" there. The food was not good...but also not cheap though. I miss Dim Sum in Boston Chinatown...
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It was about -11°C last night, and also windy. When we carried our stuff in the parking lot, I really didn't feel very good…ha... The temperature was still pretty low this morning. When I went out for my bagel and hot coffee, the earth and grass under my feet was cracking. Lately, the earth is abundant in water because snow has already melted. When the temperature turned cold again, the water in the earth became frozen and hard. I love frozen earth so much. The color is light brown and there is usually some frost on the surface. I like to walk on it, feel the little cracking under my sneakers, and also look at the beautiful shining frost under the early light.
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It’s the beginning of my Sunday morning.

For some reason I didn't sleep well last night. I was so sleepy today, but finally, I've done with all my class and work. Before dinner, it's time for me to sleep...ha...4:30 pm now.
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i just came back from graduate admission office and art studio office where I submitted my last application materials. On the way to dorm, I was moved by an old couple, which was walking on chilly and windy campus. Holding each other, they walked slowly. They were both so old but looked kindly and friendly. Maybe came on campus just wanted to take a walk and look around young kids. When I passed by them in a rush as usual, the old lady smiled at me sweetly...I was surprised, but I smiled at them back also.
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That's it! It's what I want to say today. I feel good. I feel happy :)
I love you dear J. And I wish everyone has a happy Valentine's Day.
Be ready, love is coming!!

Weekend. Although snowing slightly last night, it was warm in the morning. When I went to Jazzmen's cafe to buy 2 bagels for my breakfast at 9:30, snow had started to melt. But as the forecast shown on Yahoo Weather, it might have snow accumulating 1~3 inches tomorrow.
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The toaster in the cafe didn't work, so I had to bring my bagels back and microwave them. It was a tragedy because I didn't take the food wrap off before I threw the first one into the machine . The steam was sealed inside and the bagel became soft and extremely chewy. You know...it was so tough just like a tire. However I was too hungry that I had no choice but eat it. Now, I can clearly feel muscular pain of my cheek.
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Life goes simply and fast here. I have a presentation on Monday, an essay outline due on Tuesday, and before 15th, I have to submit the last application to Fine Arts Program of SUNY New Paltz, the campus I am staying now. They are what I have to do this weekend.
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I have one more bagel. It will be my teatime snack later, and I'll still microwave it. Hopefully I won't mess it up again~ Ha!

I came back to New Paltz last Thursday. It's not so cold here. The frozen pond has melted, and Canadian geese are coming back from south. It seems like spring is coming... I have a lot of catching up to do because I came back late. They have started the class two weeks.
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Okey~New semester! Don't stop A-Ting!!!

這是很久以前的故事了，發生在我們曾經...而如今不知是否依然存留的天真的年歲。五年來我們都已經成長了許多，並且在某一部分煞有其事的開始衰老，生命是很微妙的，只是沒想到我們真的深切地參與其中，親愛的J。

妳在台灣，在甜美的夢裡。而我這邊是美東時間下午三點，天氣還是冷的，窗外的雨淅瀝瀝的下著，伴著難得的灰暗天色。愛樂電台的線上廣播，播放著可能是我這輩子最喜愛的一部電影"新天堂樂園"的主題曲。這裡面有動人的愛情、美麗的夢想、鄉愁與歲月的哀傷。恰如其分地，在這個想念妳的時刻。

這樣很好，無論如何，我們終於有了美好的開始。 ...繼續閱讀