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The grist mill in Kings Landing.

“Kings Landing is a place where over 100 years of New Brunswick’s history and culture comes to life. This is the 19th century. It is a place where you can touch, taste, hear, see and truly experience the 1800s. It is more than just history, it’s history well told.”

Here, you’ll get to experience the bustle of farm life and witness the settlement in the 19th century. There’re over 70 historic buildings, including homes, tradesmen’s shops, churches, a parish school, and an inn. There were a few wealthy families, many craftmen and farmers, as well as some slaves.

Each staff member in various buildings adopted the story of an individual. They were friendly and did a good job in playing their roles throughout the day.

The “treadmill” for a horse to perform log sawing while running on it. Amazing!

Fresh apples on the tree.

Trying to imagine myself living in the settlement…

The snowbank and frozen falls.

Tapping the maple trees.

Boiling the sap iron cauldrons over an open fire.

Demonstrating the art of syrup and sugar making as it was performed 150 years ago.

The maple candy. Yumm…super sweet though :)

The cookie dough ice-cream cake from DQ (Dairy Queen). What a surprise!

KFC with a candle on blueberry muffin in the middle :) Whose idea was that?

Homemade whoopie pie with Quiddler cards on the side.

What does birthday mean to you? Someone thinks birthday is not a big deal, some tries to avoid it because it makes them feel “old.” To me, birthday is a day of celebration with loved one. When I was little, I had birthday cakes on birthdays without fail. The whipped cream and icing used to be my favourite! Not so much now…

Birthday is a moment of joy to be embraced by warm wishes and showered with love. My 23rd birthday was full of surprises. First of all, my Lab Manager had the radio DJ sang me a birthday song which I missed (radio wasn’t turned on, argghh…), a yummy whoopie pie to go with the Quiddler game that we play during break time at work, as well as a birthday card. I was touched by her sincerity and efforts in giving me surprises. Thanks, Tracy!

A birthday card from home finally arrived on my birthday! I got it from the mailbox when I reached home in the evening. The moment I entered the apartment, Paul got some candid shots of me using multiple shoots on his camera that accompanied with glaring flashes. Eric, on the other hand, surprised me from behind the door with the wonderful dish of KFC and muffin ;)(haha…didn’t I baked that muffin yesterday? Why did I get my own creation as a birthday gift?)

Of course, the best is yet to come. The ice-cream cake was a hit! It was simply flattering! Even though I didn’t get the full surprise because I found the cake by accident :P I’m totally spoiled by the surprises I got. It’s gonna be hard to beat this. Nevertheless, I’m really grateful for all the birthday wishes and surprises. It’s very much appreciated, guys! Lastly, I want to thank Mom for the gorgeous birthday gift. It’s one of the most precious gifts I’ve ever received.

The smart phone!

这首诗写于2003年十月的秋天。当时背井离乡初到加拿大深造，字句间难隐思乡之情。在埋头苦读之际，不忘作诗自娱：

秋语

秋雨连连细延绵
寒意轻拂枫纷飞
黄绿橘彤成幕帘
愿摘一片暖心扉

滴答雨声敲窗户
儿时嬉戏心头甜
纸船漂浮中央湖
背载种子垦梦田

光阴荏苒无声息
十载撒手不复返
远眺前方无边际
勇闯荆棘独扬帆

十月天空秋意浓
景物增添几分愁
绘尽心声倍思念
乘风送去诗一首