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Recently I have been having these massive headaches that transformed into head numbness that causes dizziness. Well, as a worker, I can just suddenly say bye and take a leave over a long period without a doctor's approval; after all, I still haven't received my medicare card yet, and the urgent care won't see me without it...I guess I will just have to tough it through and get the information from my provider directly to expedite the process. Other than that, life is good, as long as the economy doesn't affect me. Well, I urge all those to open an IRA as soon as possible. You will be able to defer taxes when you retire with a traditional IRA, and no penalty withdrawals with roth IRA. All the interest you earn in them are tax-free until you withdraw them. That way you can make your investments grow as much as possible and as fast as possible, unless of course you are a genius gambler who can make quick cash in the casino and whatnot, then by all means don't open one as the growth will be too slow at your pace. With interest rate so low, you are essentially losing money on inflation, granted that we are in a deflationary period. However, if we think about this carefully, how can the government stimulus doesn't deflate the value of the dollar? Exactly, it doesn't make sense. so as a precaution for further massive inflation, I hope we all invest in other assets instead of hoarding dollars in our bank accounts.

Back in the U S of A

I believe I only posted one entry when I was in Taiwan...that is pitiful. I have been really busy during my study there. I can't believe that I was put into the highest level. Even back home, I am still trying get accustomed to the "old" time and environment. Anyway, Taiwan was a good experience, funny how I'm one of the oldest ones there compared to my past study abroad experience, where I was one of the youngest ones. I actually learned a lot during my stay in Taiwan. At the same time, I also met a lot of the Taiwanese natives. I don't know what to say, words simply cannot describe my experience there. But one I know for certain, not converting to Christianity was the best thing I ever did. Yes, I know some of you might find that distasteful, but that was what I felt. I was open to experience new things and meeting new types of people that in turn allowed me further my maturity as well as my sense of self. It seems that every time I go abroad, I acquire new types of experiences, and those experiences will possibly take years to acquire had I stayed in the United States, I guess that reaffirms my previous dilemma on whether to work abroad, I definitely will, now all it depends on is how soon and how long?

I was also surprised that by just being away from the country for about two months, the Dow is up 2000 points and counting. What is up with that? How is the Dow keep going up with increasing unemployment rate, further bank failures, and increasing oil prices? That simply does not make sense. History shows that September and October tend to be the worst performing months yearly for the Stock market, I think that's when this dead cat bounce going come to an end...if not...well that is simply not possible...

First Week of Taiwan

Taiwan was definitely interesting, and there are a lot of stuff to explore. But one thing I can't believe is that it's not as cheap as US. What is up with that? Here I am looking for cheap shit...and well whatever. I recently went to hua lian and I must say, huang shan and si chuan were better. But it was still good as I get to understand more about my other half, my Taiwanese half. But I am quite sad that I can't bond with some of the people in my program because I have been somewhat jaded from all the alcohol, clubbing, and those related activities. After all, I started doing all that since I was 16 and the excitement isn't there anymore. I no longer feel the adrenaline pumping through me. Oh well, everything happens for a reason. I feel like I should have went on this program the end of my freshman year instead of wasting it away doing nothing, and backpacking through Europe this summer. But overall, my experience in Taiwan is still on a positive note. I am getting to know more about the local residents instead of hanging out with the UC people 24/7 like my past experience. After all, what am I for? My sole purpose is to get know more about my ancestry and further my career, not for the purpose of fun and taiwanese girls. Those are simply icing on the cake :)

Getting Ready for Taiwan

Personal: I was really hyped about going to Taiwan, except now with all the issues going on, the enthusiasm kind of dampened a little. Hopefully on the 14 hour plane ride, I'll sit next to someone who's interesting to keep me company. After all, I highly doubt I can sleep for 14 hours...I am definitely going to miss my friends back home and probably getting a bit homesick in the beginning like my studying abroad in Shanghai, China. Speaking Shanghai, I think the EAP peeps should really have a reunion in Shanghai in the future. And speaking of trips, My high school friends and I have to plan our Europe trip...oh man...I just hope these two travel plans don't happen in the far future when we are both in our 50's 0r 60's lol..

$134.5 Billion Worth of Bearer Bonds?!?!

Here's an interesting article that I came across http://www.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=15456&size=A. So what does that mean? Were the seized bonds fake or real? How come this huge issue wasn't reported in the United States? Could the U.S. be hiding something from its people? Pretty soon after the investigation by the German Police. The bonds were in fact real!!

US bearer bonds have not been issued by the Treasury since 1982...that makes no sense at all. So does that mean Treasury simply acted on its own accord without the Congress's approval? Maybe, after all, Treasury had been forcing shotgun corporate marriages, demanding and receiving TARP, and of course...breaking the Constitution or rather reinterpret the Constitution daily. So naturally they possible did just that. I thought US is a sound country with a stable econo...oh wait...hmm.

Here is another interesting article detailing how much money the Treasury department has in their financial-rescue fund: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123828522318566241.html


WASHINGTON - "The Treasury Department said it has about $134.5 billion left in its financial-rescue fund, giving the Obama administration a cushion as it implements expensive programs aimed at unlocking credit markets and boosting ailing industries."

Interesting...is that how the government plan to boost the economy and drive the DOW to above 10,000 points?

Interesting coincidence....

My Personal Take On Religion

Personal: Religion is really giving me a headache. I am just sick of it because faith has to be involved in some form or another because there's no irrefutable proof whatsoever. So I prayed to every god that I know as well as those I don't know and asked every one of them to show me if they are real or if they exist or if the teachings are real. I outlined the specific ONE task/detail that I need to see/experience. So, until I see that, I am going to be an atheist and suppose that God either does not exist, isn't powerful enough, or simply doesn't give a rat's ass about me. I can use the time that I used to search for that "God" for something more practical, something I can plan and possibly foresee in the future. Until I see what I asked, I will remain that way. Anyway, that's been bugging me for awhile. I can finally put my mind to rest on this issue and focus on my other tasks.