Big John~~

Yesterday, something terrible happened. Our dog, Big John, a sheepdog, passed away because of a heat stroke. It was shocking news to all of us. He was with us for seven years and now he leaves. Big buddy, rest in peace!

Big John with our other dog, Odie.

My Cousin's Graduation

On Sunday, my mom and I went to Taipei because my cousin graduates on Monday. We left at 7:30 p.m., and got to Taipei around 10. On Monday, the graduation started at 8:00 a.m., so we left at 7:30, and we met with my aunt, and went to the graduation.

My cousin's school.

The building where the graduates go in.

The school's gate.

Inside the building.

A small TV screen on the side.

My mom and my aunt.

A small band on the side.

We got up and moved to the side.

That is where everyone enters.

My cousin walks in with her classmates.

The sea of graduates.

Standing by.

My aunt watches on.

Everybody stands.

Everybody sits.

The principal speaks.

My cousin receives an award.

Performers on stage.

The crowd watches on.

More performers, staging a play.

The graduates sing.

My cousin is really tall. So with a good camera, I was able to see her.

Everybody sings their graduation song.

Mothers watches.

Everybody sings another song.

Filming everybody sing.

After a couple of songs, strings pops out, making me jump.

My aunt shakes the hand of her favorite teacher.

My cousin leaves with her classmates.

Everybody leaves...

Later, my aunt and I went up to my cousin's classroom, which was up on the fourth floor. She received her diploma there.

My aunt and my cousin, among the faces in the classroom.

My cousin receives her diploma!

The basketball field.

Taking pictures.

My cousin's classroom.

My cousin's teacher, who was very tearful.

One happy girl.

My cousin is the first one to graduate!

Me and my cousin.

We have eaten all our food.

The mothers count the price.

The store where we ate.

One is very exhausted after a day like that.

Moms check out the store.

Well, I love this photo. That's all I can say.

Congratulations on your graduation! 恭喜你畢業了! :)

Lunch at New Palace

Yesterday, my mom and I went out to have lunch with my art teacher and her student, who is a 70+ year old lady, but she looks extremely young. We went to have lunch at a Japanese buffet restaurant, which looks like a castle. It was pretty good there.

The castle of New Palace.

My art teacher and my mom.

Me and my mom.

Inside the Palace.

The stairs of the Palace.

Mom checking her wallet.

The teacher calling the student.

Others ordering a table for themselves.

Chatting away happily.

Unfortunately I only took one photo of the buffet. Here it is.

The slide doors of the Palace.

The restroom. Very beautiful.

The sink with marbles in it.

And finally, the three beautiful ladies.