"Good fences make good neighbors"- Robert Frost
Good fences make good neighbors, to some sort of degree. On one hand, they make good neighbors because of the communication needed to rebuild the fence, but on the other hand that communication is limited, unless you put an effort to turn that limited communication into some kind of a connection. Humans are social creatures where communication is an important aspect in daily life.
Where to visit in Taiwan
One of the most notable landmarks in Taiwan would be the Taipei 101. The Taipei 101 was named the tallest skyscraper of the world in 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010. Not only is it a landmark, the 101 also doubles as a shopping mall with floors of shops and dozens of options at the food court. The Taipei 101 is a mixture of modern technical advances with Asian traditions. The picture shown below is part of the design motif on the exterior of the 101, called ruyi. The ruyi is a talisman of ancient Chinese origin, looking like clouds. This ruyi symbolizes healing, protection and fulfillment. Each ruyi figures stand 8 feet tall. Other from the many symbolizations of this skyscraper, the Taipei 101 is a must needed destination to visit. A trip to Taiwan without a visit to the 101 would not be an actual trip to Taiwan.
Interesting Reads
"The Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams is a play that demonstrates the realities of life and how happily-ever-afters don't happen all the time. This story takes sharp turns that continuously surprise me with every scene that comes. Stella, who comes from a promising family, gets married to Stanley, who is quite the opposite of the DuBois family. Blanche, Stella's sister, comes to visit, disapproving of Stanley and not necessarily keeping the peace at Stella's place. Her past secrets unravel and the man she falls in love with leaves her. The ending was a complete shock to me. I think this play is worth a read
