September 20, 2009
August 20, 2009
Spanish Student Visa: Revisited
Just when I thought things can be finalized and ready after I got my visa
I have a problem with it!!!
But at least I will have a legitimate obligation to go to Andorra, London (or UK in general), or Dublin for like 3-4 days.
I think I'll go to Dublin. Be like the Irish.
I have a problem with it!!!
But at least I will have a legitimate obligation to go to Andorra, London (or UK in general), or Dublin for like 3-4 days.
I think I'll go to Dublin. Be like the Irish.
August 15, 2009
天佑台灣，台灣加油！
看見風災肆虐台灣
有死亡
有滅村
有殉職
聽看得怵目驚心
每個人都問
為什麼是台灣？
為什麼遭受慘劇？
在這種毀滅
使人哭了一片海
使人喪失希望及自信
使人無法勇敢的面對未來
但是
我希望從這天災，大家可以走到美好的未來。
我相信
從恐懼的黑暗，能走出一線光芒。
從陰暗的烏雲，能射出一道曙光。
從無情的風水，能洗出一塊新地。
從醜陋的塵土，能誕出一片茂林。
從無理的混沌，能撥出一絲希望。
從絕望的遺失，能建出團結力量。
地震、颱風、種種天災
我們都度過。
我們可以再一次，
一起撐住。
天佑台灣，台灣加油！
August 12, 2009
August 10, 2009
Es este lo que quiero?
Less than a month later I'm off to a new land for a year.
Where I don't know the language, culture, and environment that much.
I think it's going to be the first time I'll feel very foreign.
I've been spending so much time with many close friends.
Everyone is excited for me.
Yet I'm still reluctant to leave.
I'm so concerned for the unknown.
And I don't want to miss out with my friends.
Yet I've come so far to achieve this dream.
It's too late to retrieve or turn back.
I still feel unprepared.
I have mixed feelings.
Es este lo que quiero?
Where I don't know the language, culture, and environment that much.
I think it's going to be the first time I'll feel very foreign.
I've been spending so much time with many close friends.
Everyone is excited for me.
Yet I'm still reluctant to leave.
I'm so concerned for the unknown.
And I don't want to miss out with my friends.
Yet I've come so far to achieve this dream.
It's too late to retrieve or turn back.
I still feel unprepared.
I have mixed feelings.
Es este lo que quiero?
July 22, 2009
July 16, 2009
Spanish Student Visa: Continued
Application has been submitted!
Just need to wait for approval, which is like 1 & 1/2 months...
Now...
Flight reservation and....
APPARTMENT HUNTING!!!!!!!
:D
Just need to wait for approval, which is like 1 & 1/2 months...
Now...
Flight reservation and....
APPARTMENT HUNTING!!!!!!!
:D
June 21, 2009
Spain Student Visa
Requirements:
- Canadian passport: No problem; CHECK
- Recent picture: CHECK
- Medical record: Weird requirement but CHECK
- Acceptance letters: CHECK
- Criminal record: Okay... I have issues with this. First off, are you suspecting me as a terrorist? I'm sorry that you guys got a terrorist attack resulting in catastrophic deaths, but really I'm not. Secondly, it takes 2-3 weeks to process that record which means ARGHHH. Thirdly, although I've submitted my application to get my record, I remember I accidentally wrote the wrong digits for the address (356 instead of 365). Now I have to go to police office to see if I can change it... Which might be another week longer. GRRR.
- Flight reservation: All right, so I'm supposed to do this but you guys say don't finalize your traveling plans until visa's been approved. WTF... How contradictory and ironic. So maybe I'll reserve a flight but can't go on because I don't have my visa? My flight would have to depend on the date of issue of my visa! Yet they want to know when I'm leaving? What is this???
- Hotel reservation: Umm... still looking around. I have another option, which is private housing... with a letter of invitation from local Spanish police station. WTF. How am I supposed to do it?
- Financial statement: Gosh, this gives me the biggest headache. I'm not going to run off when I arrive in Spain okay? Give me a break.
Oh did I mention it takes about 2 months to process? So based on the waiting time for these required documents, I can only apply until early July, but my school starts on September 21 and I have to be there at least a week to search for apartment and to be acquainted with the city. It's gonna be a rush....
Plus, the Consulate of Spain only opens form 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. I can't believe they actually apply their siesta here in Canada. And Spaniards are slowwwwwwww. I understand they like to enjoy life but please not at the expense of others...
Sigh... Bureaucracy with a Spanish flavour is not that tasteful.
- Canadian passport: No problem; CHECK
- Recent picture: CHECK
- Medical record: Weird requirement but CHECK
- Acceptance letters: CHECK
- Criminal record: Okay... I have issues with this. First off, are you suspecting me as a terrorist? I'm sorry that you guys got a terrorist attack resulting in catastrophic deaths, but really I'm not. Secondly, it takes 2-3 weeks to process that record which means ARGHHH. Thirdly, although I've submitted my application to get my record, I remember I accidentally wrote the wrong digits for the address (356 instead of 365). Now I have to go to police office to see if I can change it... Which might be another week longer. GRRR.
- Flight reservation: All right, so I'm supposed to do this but you guys say don't finalize your traveling plans until visa's been approved. WTF... How contradictory and ironic. So maybe I'll reserve a flight but can't go on because I don't have my visa? My flight would have to depend on the date of issue of my visa! Yet they want to know when I'm leaving? What is this???
- Hotel reservation: Umm... still looking around. I have another option, which is private housing... with a letter of invitation from local Spanish police station. WTF. How am I supposed to do it?
- Financial statement: Gosh, this gives me the biggest headache. I'm not going to run off when I arrive in Spain okay? Give me a break.
Oh did I mention it takes about 2 months to process? So based on the waiting time for these required documents, I can only apply until early July, but my school starts on September 21 and I have to be there at least a week to search for apartment and to be acquainted with the city. It's gonna be a rush....
Plus, the Consulate of Spain only opens form 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. I can't believe they actually apply their siesta here in Canada. And Spaniards are slowwwwwwww. I understand they like to enjoy life but please not at the expense of others...
Sigh... Bureaucracy with a Spanish flavour is not that tasteful.
June 12, 2009
Smile
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though its breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
:)
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
=)
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
:D
Smile even though its breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
:)
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
=)
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
:D
May 18, 2009
The Taiwanese Dream
First, World Health Assembly
Now
March 15 - 19, 2010
Taipei, Taiwan
http://www.worldmun.org/
It's time to shine for the future leaders of the world, Taiwan!
http://www.worldmun.org/
Can't hardly wait.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
