The Miracle of Nature

Today, when I was going to Shugakuin Station to catch my friends at Mototanaka Station, there's one point when this tiny snow hit my glasses, I looked up to the sky.

It thrilled me that today is snowing in Peter Pan Land.

I never seen snow "live" in my entire life !!!

When I turned my face to other side, I couldn't believed what I saw !!!!

I closed my eyes, and opened it over and over again until 3 times.

Yes, it was a Shooting Star !!!!!

It was 16.45 p.m., but it was a Shooting Star !!!!!

My first time to see one ^^

There are many love songs which mentioned Shooting Star in their lyrics.
They said, if you're seeing one, you should wish for what you will.
Sounds stupid, but I really did my wishing ^^

Hope what I wished for may come true, like those tale stories :)

Killing Machine

And again, another tale story from Peter Pan Land.

After a very awful eve, -- thanks to somebody -- I ended up at a friend's (I always see him as one of my bestfriend in this Peter Pan Land though) place, had a chit-chat, and ate at a Ramen restaurant in the neighbourhood (surely, it tasted really good!!! And I ate a medium size which was in a HUGE bowl!!! Please don't try this at home :p). I didn't know how did he come with this such a ... well, you could say 'brilliant' idea, but for me it was a 'deeply madly NIGHTMARE' -- was it because at 12.30 a.m people couldn't think clearly even without drinks???

Shortly, he made me did my second effort to mount that 'machine without engine' !!! (Who's that genious inventor of this 'killing machine' anyway????)
I could drive 4 wheels in the fastest speed with those zig-zag touch ... But this one???
Shoot !

First Lesson: JUST MOUNT THE BIKE AND TRY TO FORGET YOUR FEAR!

So it happened that the bike was a man's bike, with kinda big size wheels.
I had to mounted it and stood on my tiptoes.
(I had been here almost a month ago with my first trainer, to mounted the bike.
But it still scary as the first!!!)
I could feel my hands shaking and grabbed the handle bar strongly.
I kept saying to myself, 'If you could ride this one, it's easier to ride woman's size bike! Just do it! He'll be there and won't let anything bad happened! Don't be scared!'
The more I said it, the more my hand getting stiffed.
But anyway, I already on the bike. One thing down!

Second Lesson: BALANCE

"Put your feet on the pedal. The right first, then the left."
Yeah, yeah, so easy to say that, but my heart beat faster than an F1 racer!
It was really hard for me to keep my balance only on 2 wheels.
Was it because of my 'chubby' tummy? (does it count? Haha ..)
"It's okay, I'm holding you."
He surely hold me (if he wasn't, I really gonna hate him for the rest of my life :p).
But many times I had to make sure that he's strong enough to hold me in case I landed unprettily. (no offense, Mate ... But you're loosing your weight! -- In good way, though :D)
It went to the left, right, left, right, and I was about to scream!
No, I did scream I guess.
Why it had to be unbalanced?
"You have to ride it a little to the left and to the right. So it could keep your balance."
Hmppppffff ... How could I think when my brain got down to my leg??
Lucky that he could read my mind and my body language clearly without words (maybe this could be counted as one of your talent? ;) ).
Coz it happened that I forgot every languages in this world (almost included mine) and just made some stupid alphabets, "Bbbbbb .... Yyyyy .... Wwww ..."
And I was shaking even more !!!
"You're a mean teacher!!!" -- this line, I said it without any difficulties.
And he just laughed. (I really don't like his laughed that 'morning' :p, but big thanks for his patient ^^)
He pushed me to made a few rounds in that tiny park. So, 2 lessons down!

Third Lesson: PADDLE YOUR PEDAL

After a break with an ice cream (sorry, Dude ... I forgot that I had mine so we had to shared yours instead :p) in the cold of the winter's wind and an attempt of sweet escape (nice try to pull my bag, Man), here comes another one.
"Now try to paddle the pedals."
This one not as hard as before.
I just tried to follow the pedal's movement.
But surely, unbalanced!!!
"Yyyyy .... Bbbbb ..."
"If you feel that you're gonna fall that way, you should turn the handle bar to other way."
Okay ... this part, I was that close to cry and gave up.
I was scared !!!! I was trembling !!!!
Well, I believe he's an Astroboy.
He won't let me fall.
So, I had a few attempts. Mission 3, accomplished!

Fourth Lesson: PULL THE BREAK!

"We try to go that way, and just pull the break to stop."
I talked to myself, 'Okay, grab the handle bar, put your right foot on the pedal, paddle it a little to the front, get your left foot ...'
"Try to paddle it faster."
'Ow, okay, faster ...'
But, but, but, it was too fast !!!!!
So I pulled the break.
And I was about to fall !!!
"Oh, did I tell you to pull it slowly, like from half until it stop?"
(Oh, great! Now I had a forgetful teacher -- appearently the Astroboy transformed into "Nobita", one of the character in Doraemon comic :( )
"What???"
"Yeah, don't pull the break full. It would make sudden stop and make you unbalance. Maybe you should try to use your leg and slide to stop."
So there is another way to stop this thing.
But my hands' reflects are much better than my legs on this 2 wheels thing.
In every attempt, I always use the break.
But I was getting better though. Half, 'till it stops and put your feet on the ground, rite, Sensei? ;)

When I was sitting, "So, you wanna call it a day?" he said.
I was about to clapped my hands and nodded before he continue, "Or you want to take challenge?"
I really hate that word ... Challenge ...! I think I could do this one.
So I stepped up and ... Weeee ... It ran smoothly (even though I really have to work on that break thing) !!!
And he wasn't even help me (I asked him to do so, yet not being far from me ... thank God he's a good runner :p).
VICTORY !!!!!

"You made a huge progress!"
'Coz you're such a mean teacher ... In a good way ^^'

I'm about to conquer this phobia ;)
-- The answer of handling phobia that you got from unpleasent memories, find someone who could get back your trust. --
Hope I don't forget these lessons :D


This post is dedicated to my patient, forgetful, and mean teacher, Lionel Lin ^^
Thank you so much and waiting for next lessons ;) -- Just let me catch my breath first :p

And to the first person who dragged me out from my warm room on one night and brought back a bit of trust in this 'killing machine', Josefin Sohl ^^
Thank you for believing in me that I could do this. Never forget your optimism ;)

Do You Believe In Zodiacs?

I never believe in what so called "Astrology Forecast".
Coz for me, no one knows what will happened tomorrow.

-- Yesterday is a past, tomorrow is a mistery and today is a gift. That's why it calls present --

So, whatever will be, just try to enjoy your present and just look from different perspectives if it doesn't met your expectation.

In spite of that, I do believe in people characteristic which controlled by astrology. Of course, generally :)
Main reason is when I see myself and other friends who has same zodiac as I am, I could see the red line that connected us.
So one day, I was attempted to read an article about characteristics of Astrological Signs.

After my long research of who I am, finally I do know who I am, my strengths and weaknesses.
And this is what I wrote on a site about who I am before I even took a glimpse on that article.

ABOUT ME :
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1. A very quiet person ... only when I'm sleeping :D
2. I do enjoying delicious foods and eating outside ... Because I can't cook :p
3. Always pay attention to others ... Well, that's what most people say
4. Understanding person ... When I'm not being selfish :p
5. Too honest ... Sometimes I could make people get shocked just being too honest ... hehehehehe ... peace, Man :D
6. Have a high selfconfidence ... Here comes an analogy ... I always have a dream of being a celebrity :p
7. Mellow Yellow ... but only when i fall in love :p
8. I can't handle the clicking sound of camera and I HAVE TO BE IN the picture :D
9. Big fans of NARCISM ^^
10. I could get pissed off easily but in the other hand it's not hard for me to forgive :) --- it's true !!!
11. If I could win, why should I loose? ;) -- A friend said, "You are a fighter and fighters don't die!!"

** Anyway, what you see is what you get ;) **

From the description above, if you've read about astrology, what is my zodiac sign?
Precisely !!!!
I'm a LEO woman :)

Now let's try to compare my own opinion about me and this article about Leo Zodiac Sign. Just put attention to the yellow sentences if you're too lazy too read 'em all. Those are the similar one with what I've wrote above.

Leo Strength Keywords:
- Confident
- Ambitious
- Generous
- Loyal
- Encouraging

Leo Weakness Keywords:
- Pretentious
- Domineering
- Melodramatic
- Stubborn
- Vain

Leo in a Nutshell:

Leo is the lion, this well suited symbol represents Leo very well. They possess a kingdom which they protest and cherish. They are high esteemed, honorable and very devoted to themselves in particular! The kingdom could be anything from work to home to a partner, whatever it is, you rule it. Leo is always center stage and full of flair, they enjoy basking in the spotlight. A Leo always makes their presence known. Leo are full of energy that acts like a magnet for other people. Others are attracted to Leo's wit, charm, and what they have to say for they speak of things grand and very interesting. Leo will never settle for second best. They want only the best which can cause lavish excessive spending habits as they enjoy their life of luxury, which is all to easily justified by the grand and magnificent Leo! Public image is very important to Leo, with luxurious possessions and ways of life, this keeps the public image in high standing. They will do whatever it takes to protect their own reputation. Leos are very generous, kind and openhearted people. If a Leo is crossed, they will strike back with force but they are not one to hold a grudge, they easily forgive, forget and move on. Leos are always trying to make things right in the world, they have larger then life emotions and they need to feel like they have accomplished something at the end of the day. They react to situations with action instead of sitting back and thinking about it, they are not impulsive however because they look at the future and consider consequences of their actions.

These what I've seen too in my friends who has same astrology.

So, do you believe in Characteristics of Astrology now?
Just find it yourself ;)
Sometimes people don't know who he/she really are.
So if you just try to take a glimpse on your own Zodiac Character, you'll recognise a little about yourself, your strengths and weaknesses.
It will help you to rise your strengths and hide your weaknesses :)

It won't be a sin just to take a glimpse, right? ;)

Peter Pan Land

Maybe it's a little bit too late to share my life in what they say "The Land of Sunrise".
But I do wanna share my experiences and suggestions with the world.

First suggest : If you're an introvert person, TRY TO OPEN YOURSELF!

Basically, I'm an extrovert person. But since I've been here, I became a little bit introvert a.k.a. little bit shy.
Yeah, it surely troubled me to find a friend.
I think I'm too .. how do you say? ... too careful, since everybody came from different countries and has different culture.
After 1 month, I pushed myself to be "the real me".
So, I made a step to know a friend :)

Second suggest: For you who can't ride a bicycle, LEARN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!!

Well, I can't ride it. If you have read my article before, I have trauma from my past. That's why I'm afraid of riding one until now.
Shoot, bicycle is the most convinient transportation in Kyoto. Everybody goes everywhere with bike. Included my friends.

First I have a friend here, it made me even lonely since I can't go anywhere with her coz she always go everywhere with other friends, WITH BICYCLE.
Not because she didn't ask me to come along.
But I have to face the reality that I could caused trouble if I come along.
They go with bike, and I have to walk (or take a bus?).
So we have to discuss about the meeting point, on what time we meet, etc.,etc.
And this way, they cannot enjoy their trip.
I don't want to be a burden for them. So I try to get use to be alone.
So, this leads to the next suggest.

Third suggest : If you happened to be alone, DON'T AFRAID OF BEING A GEEK!!!

So, since I socialized only at school, I spent most of my time at my room, ALONE. I found that my laptop is my very best friend. From it I could talk with my family, friends in my homeland, and share these all to you.
In other hand, coz I can't do anything else, I have plenty time to study -- well, it's my first point of going here though.
Well, it meets its goal ^^
So being a geek is a choice, not a sin ;)
So you study, study, and study, and you met your goal.
Don't be happy !!!!!
You're mastering the theory ONLY.
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Next suggestion : If a stranger buzzed you and you don't understand what he/she talking about, DON'T GO OUT AND MEET THEM!

This why I said you're mastering the theory only.
It happened in a sunny day. Someone buzzed me and he said he's from THE TV company. --- The school informed that there would be an officer from TV company who gonna check out the TV programs. Anyway, that person already came 2 days before. --
So, I asked (with the theory I've learned) what he's up to. And he explained, bla bla bla ... I could catched that he's from the same company, want to checked, and I didn't understand the rest.
Well, I come from a land where it's very impolite if you don't meet your guest when it happened that you already take the conversation (and again, it's culture matter).
So, I went out and he explained more. But still I couldn't understand what he said (hey, I just learned for a month ... duh !!!).
So, I tried to find the landlord of my apartment. Lucky that she was around.
They talked and talked and talked (still didn't understand what they're talking, but I could heard something with game on TV though).
After 10 minutes, the TV man gave me a brochure and he went out.
Then the landlord said, "Next time, please don't answer a buzz from someone you don't know! He is a salesman. And lately there are many bad people around, you know?"
(Haha ... She was a bit angry. These lines and tones I could understand clearly :p)

Days gone by and step by step I made friends. Really great even sometimes I feel lonely since I don't have any friends from the same country and can't talk in my own language! Night mare :(
(Can you imagine that I'm totally alone in this Peter Pan Land??? Shoot!!!!)
One day, I received news from my family.

Further suggestion: Even if you don't have talent at all, COOK YOUR OWN DISHES!

At my homeland, several times I almost burned the kitchen, often cut my fingers, always had awful taste of dishes. Clumsy or very untalented?? Anyway, that's why I gave up cooking. And since everything aren't too expensive, I always eat outside. Comfortable, tasty, convenient! So, from those backgrounds, my family suggested me to buy what you call here "bento". Very convenient indeed! Until it happened to be recession in any part of this world! Ohhh ... Another nightmare!!!!!! You could guess the rest.
Since I can't cook (soon I have to buy all those expensive cooking stuffs and I think I have to learn to eat those awful taste foods) I feel so doomned :(


Well, for today these all I could share from Peter Pan Land ;)

Happy reading ... Comments? :D