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O Captain, My Captain..., originally uploaded by brappy★.

I found this pachinko-like machine laying on the side of a street. I was amused that betel nut (an addictive sort of nut) was one of the prizes.

The ship amused me too... just what is a WOEI CHERNG?

I looked it up!


A specialist in adult diaper-making machines, baby diaper-making machines, sanitary napkin-making machines, panty liner-making machines, and wet tissue-making machines, Woei Cherng has developed a wide array of machine models to satisfy users every need in producing the aforementioned products.

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Maybe some Jill Scott can help?

Continue reading "Feeling Beat Down?" »

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Upside Down, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I had a lonely Sunday. All of my plans fell through, which turned out to be a major disappointment. By late in the evening, I was in a pretty foul mood. I tried to go to sleep early, but instead, finished a novel and watched a bizarre documentary on men who race pigeons in rural Taiwan (it involves a ship!).

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Jealous, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I'm jealous of Sun Yatsen's absolutely beautiful calligraphy.

In my (ample) spare time, I write calligraphy. It's kind of fun. It's relaxing, and it's a good way to practice characters. Of course, I tend to write advertising slogans. :-/

I'm in Southern Taiwan (Tainan/Gaoxiong) until Saturday. It's hot!

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Quite possibly the worst wheelchair brand name, ever., originally uploaded by brappy★.

I spotted this classy gem in the subway today. Such a strange name.. :-(

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Railings, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I was fascinated by the different lengths of the railings on the automated ticket side of the Taipei Railway station.

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Movement, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I love watching how things move. I often stand on the ends of train platforms when I'm in the subway and stand, watching the train come in, the people inside going past very fast, then slower. With each passing second, you can see more details. The reverse is interesting too: the people inside are clearly visible as the doors close, then as the train starts, they move past slowly, then becoming a blur.

If this wasn't something I'd done since I was a child, I'd think I was losing my mind. When I was small, I'd lay on the ground and play with doors, moving them back and forth, just watching how they move.

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Night Market, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I live in a night market. It's fascinating and wonderful. I love it. It's full of life, color and gets quiet around 11 p.m. Plus, you can take hand-held night shots. Here, a tea shop.

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Lord Buddha (II), originally uploaded by brappy★.

Growing inside a tree.

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My classmate caused a big brouhaha at the movies last week while refusing to stand in respect to His Majesty King Bhumibol Rama IX during the Royal Anthem. A Thai man threatened to have him sent to jail and my tacky classmate started swearing. It was a nasty situation.

He sent an apology about a week later, saying that he didn't want to participate in the "cerimony". I haven't replied to that - I think anyone who dislikes ceremonies will have a really awful time living in a Buddhist country.

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Shed roof, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I like the subtle, gentle curves of Hualumphong station's roof in Krungthep (Bangkok).

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Just arrived, originally uploaded by brappy★.

A train has just arrived at Hualumphong Station in Bangkok.

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Dog in the BTS, originally uploaded by brappy★.

This is a very hilarious city.

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Walking home, 5.23 p.m. today, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I was walking home and a taxi driver waved at me while I was taking pictures. As I got closer to him, he wanted me to take his snoozing buddy's photo. So, I oblige - I guess he didn't figure that I got him in the frame, too!

I think the one on the right is the one who wanted to buy my iPod shuffle and headphones for 300 baht ($9.41USD) last week, and then counted out 120 baht to "pay" for it. Not the funniest joke...

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Chippy, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I like the band-aid. Nice touch.

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Not moving, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I sat and had lunch and watched these cars and taxis move very, very slowly. It took about 10 minutes to go 100 meters.

Both times I've been to Krungthep Mahanakon, aka Bangkok, I've had very bad luck with the pink taxis. Maybe it's just me, but I try to avoid them whenever I can.

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"Go away!", originally uploaded by brappy★.

Crabby stray cat along Sukhumvit Road.

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Fancy Hotel, originally uploaded by brappy★.

Another faux-cross processing shot, fauxpro... of a hotel along Sukhumvit Road here in Bangkok.

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Power cut, originally uploaded by brappy★.

I got this notice at my hotel when I came back to my room this afternoon. Is this a rolling blackout? Just this soi? The whole neighborhood? Will the Skytrain work? Tomorrow should be an interesting day. I'm going to get up early so I can have a hot breakfast!

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Hot side hot; cool side cold!, originally uploaded by brappy★.

Thais are excellent at staying on the cool side of a boat, reminding me of this ad.

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