What I can write here? Definitely I lost this beloved VW camper van and the funny Simpson in front of the Van. I have so much memories with it particular in cross of this country 3200 miles journey full of enjoyment from England, Wales up to Scotland highland in 2001. Love it, enjoy it.
Ten years ago, a friend from Japan gave me a packed cake (草餅). When I opened the gift box, a tiny piece of paper floating on my eyes. The word of 親父の小言 occurred me lot of thinking. I put it into my wallet since then. It is quite meaningful and let me always think of what a father should be like. I respect Japanese culture and this father's value which this value has deeply embedded in Japanese philosophy for over centuries. You can easily find it in lots of business activities such as mugs, cakes, restaurants, plates, towels and so on. Japan is a super nation in the world, although some Chinese disagree. I learn Japanese from 1982 to 1984, but now forgot most of them. Now I have picked up it and hopefully, next time, when I meet my Japanese friends, Mr Honda, a very good friend of mine, I can speak Japanese with him. This is my promise 8 years ago in the UK.
My foster father died on 9 Feb 2008 in Shanghai at 6:30am aged 84. He brought me up until my aged 10 in Shanghai and gave me all his fathering care and kindness. He always bought a lot of crabs if he knew I came back.then, we mostly had little white wine during dinner together. I can't drink wine, just for being happy with him. We didn't have a lots deep talks, I know he loves me. I love and respect him very much. His every single movement is all in my memories. I recalled an article in school text book called the shade 背影 by China's famous writer ZQ Zhu 朱自清(1898-1948). Last time I saw him in nursing home that was on 19 May 2007. He was crying when he saw me. I am sad for not being able to attend his funeral on 12 Feb 2008. I love him deeply with my heart. Dear father, please rest in peace. I love you.
My favourite drink is green tea, particularly loving any tea produced from Hongzhou region and Huang mountain where both 300 to 400 km from Shanghai. Last May, I travelled back to Shanghai and Huangzhou, I tasted the real good green tea and also bought 2000 kg to bring back UK home. Now, I spot Japanese tea powder which is made from the Huangzhou tea even more wonderful than the real leave tea. I can only drink green tea with no food for whole day at all. Sometime, I do it during my intensive work. I love it all.
