Just one cup?

Did you know that a newborn baby has about one cup of blood in his/her body?

Incredible...

Strange Friday

My coworker kept saying to me, "Today is so strange..."

It was one of those days where stress loomed and the weather was dismal. One where I could list all the crappy things that happened, but then it turned around (mostly due to attitude). It became one where I enjoyed camaraderie and the kindness of others, and appreciated the small details of the day, like listening to a good song at the right moment, zonking out for a short nap on the subway, watching my teammates idly slump back on the couch before going back to work, and getting offered some crisp cherry tomatoes for a post-dinner snack. 

Happy Friday! :)

The transformation continues tomorrow! GUNG HO!

Give or Take

If you have the means to and are capable, give blood.

Everyone takes a nap during lunch

Taiwanese try to utilize their full lunch-hour: Eat, then nap. This is no pansy nap. I'm talking about a full-fledged, grab-your-pillow, put-on-your-eyemask, everybody-quiet-down nap. 

I will admit I have taken one 15 minute nap so far, and it was much needed. (But yes, I'd like to point out that it was a pansy nap.) Ask me in a few months. Maybe I will get used to it and succumb to the Pavlov's dog theory that makes all Taiwanese get so sleepy once lunch-time hits. 

Starting Back Up

Yes, it has been nearly a year since I have updated, and it is high-time I do it! 

Here's the short version of what I've been up to since then:

I graduated in June.

Then, I went to Taiwan to study Chinese at National Taiwan Normal University for 5 months. 

I fell in love with Taiwan. 

I tried to obtain a working permit there and failed. 

So, back to the USA I flew. 

Worked at Priority Designs for 5 months gaining a wonderful experience, while arranging an internship at Pega D&E.  

Now, I am back in Taiwan, working my first week at Pega (also known as Pegatron). Who knows what will come next?

I hope to share some experiences and cultural stories with you this time around. So, please enjoy!

Paknik / Senior Capstone

I've been MIA for a while, and that's because I've been working on my senior capstone. 


Here's a teaser and I will post more on it later! (My last critique in school, ever, is tomorrow!)

Paknik Capstone Project from Tracy Subisak on Vimeo.

Trylvia will rock your socks.

Sylvia and I have started our band Trylvia, that consists a sweet harmony of awesomeness, a ukulele, and a xylophone. 


So check out our music videos!