Harry Potter Mania

I can't believe it is only 1 month ago, that Harry Potter 7 finally came out. I felt like the book has been out forever, and I already finished the book twice.

Although English is not my 1st language, but since I've been here for about 7 years...it is not too hard for me to read the entire book (just take longer time then others). I really have to give HP credits, because of Harry Potter series, I start reading "big novel" in English. Before that, I only want to read books 350 pages or less.
To tell the truth, I still don't like how the story end (I want MORE~~~it seems there are tones of story left untold). As for the book review, just leave it to professionals...especially everybody has different preference how the story end. (I am really glad that Ron and Hermione end up together. I sense it since the 2nd book, and it gets more and more obvious). As for the 19 years later, I think I have to wait the Harry Potter Encyclopedia to figure out what is going on in that lost 19 years...(of course, Rowling will earn more money from there).

I am not too worry about feeling lost or can't find book to read after the end of HP though...Because I love to read, there are so many other wonderful fantasy novel and awesome detective novel out there (and according to the news, Rowling's next book is about detective novel as well...can't wait!!)

Oh..forgot to mention...as a HP fan, of course I went to the midnight book release party..the following is the clip I took with my digital camera. (Suppose to go to New York city, but too lazy, and end up in local B&R)

I am back..

I am back..after almost 2 years of being a slacker..In these 1.5 years, I actually did a lot of post in my Mandarin blog. But just can't find motivation to do the English one. Especially to day the same thing twice.

But since I need to practice my English writing (because I don't have a lot of chance to write anymore), I decide to start posting in this English blog. And from now on, I will post different things in this one then my Mandarin blog. Sometimes it might repeat, if it is interesting enough and I can express myself in both language. (It is really hard in writing) I know my writing sucks...usually my writing just like my speaking, instead of try to make it more elegant..but it make myself feels more real...anyway...I am back, and I will keep this blog update from now on (Of course not every day, because I hate

The picture above was taken in Japan Nagoya airport last February (the date on the frame was a typo, I forgot to change to the correct date) when I went back to Taiwan for Chinese New Year, then visit Japan with my aunt and my sister.

James Rose Center

Last Saturday, met with Wendy in East Orange Station, then we went to Montclair for a short visit. I show around the place I want to live if I can find a cheaper place. After that, we drove to Ridgewood NJ, to meet with Robin and other students from ESF in James Rose Center.
Landscape Architect James Rose use to live in there since 1953 until he die. It is a very peaceful garden next to a busy street in a very typical suburb neighborhood. It is a lovely place, small but rich with spirits.

For me, he is not only a landscape architect, but a space designer. The space he create indoor and outdoor is very interesting and inspire me a lot in terms of design ideas. Now I wish I can learn more about his design and life philosophy. I am going back there again for fall and spring clean up, if they need an extra hand.

Fall in Lancaster County

While I visited Lancaster County. I find a different fall landscape in that place. The field is stripped in 2 color, yellow and green.

Never see this kind of agricultural landscape in a real place, usually it shows in a photo. I like the way when you drive on the road and company with this beautiful landscape.




Besides that, the Amish tobacco field is pretty interesting too. Again, this is my 1st time see the pipe tobacco field. I like Amish county a lot, it is very paceful and beautiful. I think I will go back there next spring to see they start working in the field.

Finding Pumpkins

After Chinese Mid-Autumn festival, the weather is really fells like fall. Which means pumpkins are ready, winter squash season is coming, and further more, super market and stores start to decorate for Halloween.

For that reason, when I went to Exton, PA visit Erin on Oct 1. We went to visit Laura's (Erin's neighbor) hometown in Amish county (because I want to see Amish harvest). So two of then on the mission for finding pumpkins and I just need to be a totally tourist :P.

Originally Laura forgot where to find a pumpkin patch can pick your own, so we went to a dairy store to buy milk (their milk is so good!!!, very creamy and smells good), then ask them directions to find a pumpkin patch. When we got there, they don't let people pick up pumpkins anymore, all of their pumpkins sale to Walmart. But one worker there still let us to find pumpkins from there. Both Erin and Laura bought 1 big 1 medium and 1 small for $3 each. I got a small one for FREE ^^.
So we all happy and on our way back to Laura's parents house, then, suddenly, there is a pumpkin patch in front of us, so body watch it, but no sign. So I went there and took some photos, then close to Laura's parents house, there is a sign on the road said "pick your own pumpkins, 1 for $1"....well....Next year!!