"Stephentyle's Blog"

An Up-and-coming Youngster.

2006-05-16T13:55:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, King James, a young guy, had a huge play. His opponent is Detroit Pistons, which grab 64 victories in 82 games and ranked No.1 in 30 teams in the NBA. But after the game, a result is not in our expectation, yup, in other words, James led his teammates to the victory, and, to a higher level. Not only he is just a 22 year-old boy but how his mental quailty was so gorgeous. In this game, his leadership, shows everything! I'm glad to be a member in Lebron's Reigning Age. I hope, this time, the rising star, really performs its brightness. All we should do just appreciate every breathless game he shows! The torch have to be delivered. From Larry Bird, Magic Johgnson to MJ, now is Lebron. Fortunately, we are all witnesses...

"Joga Bonito! "

2006-05-16T10:23:00.000+08:00

2006/05/16

How to define a word "obstacle"? There are always 2 kinds of definitions. Some people assert that when they suffer the obstacle, meant "they failed". They thought their life with nothing meaningful from now on. Others, however, contradict this point of view. Their vision is more positive, they thought the obstacle is the opportunity to twist the godamn situation, then, transfered the failure to impetus to push them forward. Personally, I would prefer the latter one. In our entire life, life just like a competition, all human beings rival with each other, compete with realistic world, fight for time. Whether you like it or not, u must face the necessitative path, and finish it. If you abdicate to accept the challenge, you will regreat! Y? Because thousand times of failure and hundred times of success amalgamate a spectacular life!!! Intransigent attitude is the key to conquer the frustration. So, always put your heart into everything you did, "Joga Bonito! "

Soothing Culture Shock !! S.J. Japan Tour Volume #1

2006-04-22T15:18:00.000+08:00

Time:2006/02/03~2/10
Members:2 guys, Justin(J) & Stephen (S,me )
Destination: Kyoto, Japan

"3 ,2 ,Camera !"- An adventure has begun ...
"Take off !"- from C.K.S. International Airport.
It takes 3hrs from Taipei to Osaka...

After we arrived the Kansai International airport ,we took a bus called "Limousine Bus" to Kyoto station, a station of high caliber, that's our staple destination,cool! And there is a glorious tower toward the station, named "Kyoto Tower",it's a brilliant spot! Then, 2 hungry guys have a unforgettable dinner, noodles with high concentration of salt, really killing the sense of my taste. It's not cheap, 800yen.

The 2nd day is coming, I know, today will be different! First, we follow our schedule to visit the 清水寺, wow! It's very very impressive! The peculiar shape of the temple outlined the beauty of tradition, in that moment ,the scene really shocked me. Wait, It is snowing! Haha..I thought my behavior just like guys in a commercial ad(Miller Beer) yelling "Beer, it's beer!"...It's funny... Dry snows and temples amalgamate together drawing an astonishing canvas which have once been showed on TV. But ,the scene now appeared in your eyes! I can't imagine how flushed in my heart at that time...

Then we followed up "the shopping road" to another temple, named 銀閤寺, which was famous for a special reason,"GINSHADAN." What's the reason? OK, let me decipher the puzzle.GINSHADAN is a sand-bed centered the yard of the temple and it arranged in a particular form.When sun appear in the sky, sunlight will light the sand-bed ,then the sunlight will be reflected by the sand-bed to the temple, it's amazing, isn't it? That's an another fascinating picture!

We stayed in Kyoto for 4 days.There are so many spots I strongly suggest you to go ,such as 清水寺,金閤寺,銀閤寺,天龍寺,三十三間堂,東大寺(in Nara),三千院(in Ohara). I love the 三千院 the most.The temple located in sub-urban of Kyoto, which takes about 1 hr from Kyoto station, completely emerged the power and beauty of tradition. It really shows how Japan government put their effort to prevent antique temples from destroying.

三千院 is renowned for its scenes which vary along with four seasons.Spring shows a feeling of innocence, and the sight of summer like a vigrous boy ran agilely back and forth in the center of patio, and the scenery of autumn repesented a sorrowful song performed by the solitary widow who lost her husband during the war, and the view of winter imparted the emotion of a warrior who won the campaign but lost his all squad, fully delineating the contour of grief. It always said," Kyoto , Ohara, 三千院 ." It really owns its name !

On the 6th day, we visited the Himeji castle which is the biggest castle and well-preserved in JP. In the evening, we had a good time for shopping in "Rinku Town." God, ridiculous, all things there are so cheap!!! Y we can find the same place in Taiwan?!! Ok, to sum up, the tour for me or for Justin, must be the most fantastic ,astounding experience.Not only the first time we go another country together by ourselves but the culture so different so shock us. Actually,it is hard to combine with the elements of modern and tradition, but Japan really did it! I think that's why the sophisticated and elaborated products all over the world made from Japan !

Recommend ! "Bad Day"@Dainel Powter@

2006-04-06T23:33:00.000+08:00

"Bad Day" - Song/Lyrics:Daniel Powter

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to gray
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee you go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces every time
And I don't need no carryin' on

Because you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Will you need a blue sky holiday?
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on

You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day

(Oooh.. a holiday..)

Sometimes the system goes on the bling
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong

(yeah...)

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

I strongly recommend the song named "Bad Day" which is performed by Daniel Powter .

"Bad Day" is a song that deeply describes and outlines the darker aspect of people's mind. Everyone must be suffered the situation like "get up at the wrong side of the bed",but why don't we look the opposite side.There are so many astonishing things waiting you to enjoy them.Yet you always baffle or jumble in terrible cases,peculiar opportunities shake their hands to you !

I wanna accentuate the point that never anchor youself in a godamn circle,releasing your mind and soul outside the circle ,and then, reach to a higher experience you've never met !

American Dream

2005-12-24T19:58:00.000+08:00

Today is a rainy day. The temperature is about 15 degree centigrade.

CHILLY ?! HUMID !!

The rain stopped in the afternoon. I walk outside, raise my head and look at the sky.It's a glamorous sky! The hue with light yellow of sunlight penetrated the cloud into the ground.Just like the region propitiate the heart of lost people ,the sunlight made the angry land smile !

I've been US half month ago.

During the schedule about 2 weeks in US,so much beautiful scene I've never seen! It really widen my horizon. Following destination was the place I've been to :

LA(Transit) --> ATL(GA) --> NYC(NY) --> CHI(IL) --> DET(MICH,Transit) --> OSAKA(JP)

** ATL, GA. **

Atlanta,where had ever held Olympic Games in 1996,is the largest city in the south of US. I have a meeting in Buford.So we rent car right away then drove to Buford.

Buford,nearby Downtown Atlanta.It's only take 40min to Atl.I thought Buford is some kind of sub-urban.There're many big big big shopping mall(Macy's ,JC Penny ,...) n' a varity of restaurant(Styles of JP ,Italy ,Mexico ,India...).After a 8hrs meeting ,we enjoyed a great dinner in stakehouse.I think that might be an unforgottable experience...

Snow ? Actually, after we leaving , it started !

** NYC, NY. **

2 hrs flight to Newark International Airport.We took the famous "Blue Bus"(Shuttle Bus) to NYC.On the way to town, God ! We stuck in traffic on the tunnel.When we arrived at the Hotel (Salisbury). We immediately started our engine to Central Park.
Wow! Snow scattered everywhere! So many people were skiing on the freezing lake.And I saw many squirrels ran back and forth,that' really funny.I have a crazy thought. If the squirrel is king of the central park, y did they look so nervous? It
might be that they scared sb. wanted to usurp their throne!

After dinner, I went to 5 AV. n Time SQ ...Abruptly, so many impression impacted my heart. I appreciated to be a member of NYC right now. No matter where from, no matter what races you are, no matter the region , people all gathered here! That's New York! That's why the NYC is the spot of the world! I contrived I'll visit here next year, with my friend!

Y NYC called "Big Apple",is there anybody could answer me?!!

** CHICAGO,IL **

Chicago, "Windy City." Why? It is said that during the election, every elector will show their poltics. When they addressed the policy to audience, they wanna show their talents, so they speak intensely to Mic. They blew to Mic. That's the answer. It's funny, isn't it? Chris told me in ATL...

First, we have a lunch in Naperville where is a big town in Chicago. Then we visited downtown Chicago.As a basketball aficionado, u can't gainsay u didn't know the "United Center!" There is a sign in the statue of Michael Jordan.

" The Best There Was. The Best There Ever Will Be! "

Yes, there is no Next MJ Anymore !!!
Finally, we drove to Michigan Lake shore. Famous Northwest Univ. located there. but it's hard to apply for me, forget it!

OK, that's all about the trip in US.

Nothing of value comes without being earned. I love the words. I strongly believe that" No target, No motive power! " If I wanna do somthin, I'll make effort as best as I could, even cost an arm n a leg ! But it's important to learn ins n outs. At least,
every cloud has a silver lining! I always comtemplate at midnight. What is everybody searching for in their entire life? Money? Love? Be Famous? or Immortality? Let me elucidate the truth... Human is a selfish animal. Nobody would sacrifice themselves.

When someone would kill himself to save sb... That's not human!