It's mind-boggling how fast the global economy spiraled downward and how interconnected we are. What started out as a subprime mortgage crisis in the US has now evolved into a full-blown global recession--last week, 11 countries formally acknowledged that they are in a recession. Only a few months ago, it was inconceivable for the oil price to fall below $100/barrel--it is currently below $50/barrel.
Who would've known that we would witness so many important events, both good and bad, in our lifetime --the internet revolution, 9/11, the current financial meltdown, our nation's first African-American president. I can only pray that we will not encounter another full-blown crisis, an environmental crisis. The picture looks bleak indeed. 1 in 4 animals are in danger of becoming extinct. The arctic icecap is melting at an alarming rate. Countries such as Kiribati will have to relocate because of the rising sea level. I truly hope we can reverse the trend before it's too late. Call me naive but I have faith that our next president will help steer the country in the right direction. At the very least, Obama acknowledges that global warming is a fact, not a fiction.
On a personal note, not much has changed since I last updated. Same routine: school, work, school, work. I did attend Michael Wong's (光良) concert this past Sunday. It was his first time performing in Taiwan, a fact I find hard to believe. With over 3 solid hours of superb singing, it was definitely a worthwhile experience. As I sang along to Fairytale, tears came to my eyes. No matter how dark and cold it gets, there will always be something to be thankful about and to look forward to.
I do miss seeing the sunlight in Taipei but at least it's no longer hot and humid.
