Grandpa 's Journey

  By David  Grandpa Journey   AI123.ca    RHTTC55 eMagazine    Cruises and Holiday At first, it sounded a bit extreme. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized—it’s not really about war. It’s about something much closer to everyday life: Not just war. It could be: A power outage A winter storm A supply shortage Even a temporary lockdown like we saw before And that’s where the message becomes surprisingly down-to-earth. 💡 Gold Won’t Help You in the First 72 Hours A Youtube video argues that in a real crisis, gold is almost useless—at least at the beginning. Think about it. If: There’s no electricity No internet Stores are closed Transportation is disrupted Then what matters most is not wealth… but survival basics . You can’t eat gold. You can’t drink gold. You can’t use gold to stay warm. It’s a blunt way of putting it—but it’s true. 🧭 So What Actually Matters? The video mentions “three things,” but ...

  By David  Grandpa Journey   AI123.ca    RHTTC55 eMagazine    Cruises and Holiday This morning, I found myself walking inside Hillcrest Mall. Nothing special. Just a normal day. I checked my steps — 1,300. Not a big number, but I felt good. After several active days, I didn’t push too hard today. Just kept moving at my own pace. Then I stopped for a coffee at Tim Hortons. Sat down. Relaxed. Watched people passing by. And I realized something simple: This is how good habits are built. Not by doing something big once in a while… But by doing something small, again and again. Walk a little. Rest a little. Enjoy the moment. AI is the same. You don’t need to learn everything in one day. Just try one small thing: Ask a question. Write a few lines. Explore a little. Step by step, it becomes part of your life. Today: 1,300 steps. A coffee. A quiet moment. That’s already a good day.

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  There is something quietly meaningful about the early hours at the community centre. People arrive, not in a rush, but with a calm sense of routine—each one carrying their own story. A lady around my age speaks warmly about her travels. She writes regularly on Xiaohongshu, capturing moments from different places. When she talks about her journeys, there is a spark in her eyes—curiosity that never fades. Nearby, a gentleman shares his love for cruising. He laughs and says that if he’s not at the centre, he is probably somewhere at sea. For him, the world is best explored one voyage at a time. Some stand and chat while waiting to register. Their conversations are light, familiar, and unhurried. Others sit quietly, observing, resting, or simply enjoying a few peaceful moments before the day begins. And then, a short conversation stayed with me. Someone asked about my blog. He had been reading my posts and was curious—whether I had worked in artificial intelligence before retir...

  At Nogi Sushi, we ordered six different bento boxes—beef, teriyaki chicken, sushi, tempura—each one a little different. It turned out to be a good decision. We shared, we tasted, and everyone found something they liked. More importantly, everyone enjoyed the moment. Before we left, I asked Ayden, “Shall we come back again?” He gave me a big, confident yes . That alone made the lunch worthwhile. After the meal, while we were still chatting, Ayden asked me a simple question: “Grandpa, what interesting thing did you do during March break?” I paused for a second, then told him, “I write blog posts every day. I actually have two blogs.” He looked surprised—and curious. He told me he had read a few of my older posts, including one about snow shovelling in winter. I smiled and said, “That was quite some time ago.” Then I showed him one of my more recent posts—about my old classmate, Philip Chan , who went from being mischievous in school to becoming a police superintendent an...

  This morning, I came across two videos about James Wong Jim (黃霑).( 黃湛森) One showed him on stage—charismatic, confident, full of life. The other told the story of how a “young master from Xiguan” grew into one of Hong Kong’s most iconic cultural figures. As I watched, a quiet realization came over me— I had seen this man long before the world knew his name. Not on stage. But on campus. At La Salle College . When I first joined La Salle, he was already in Form 5, later becoming the head prefect. He was not the loudest or most attention-seeking student. But there was something about him—something different. Looking back now, after hearing people describe him as a “mad genius” or “eccentric talent,” I think that quality was already there. Not loud. But unmistakable. He liked playing the harmonica. That alone made him stand out. On the sports field, while most students wore proper spike shoes, he would sometimes show up in simple kung fu shoes. It didn’t feel like ...

  There are places we go for food. And then there are places we return to—for something deeper. At Golden Horse Cafeteria, it started simply enough: good food, fair prices, and a comfortable setting. That day’s special—Hainan chicken with soup and tea—was, as always, excellent value. But over time, something changed. We no longer felt like customers. We felt at home. The waitresses recognize us. They greet us with familiar smiles. There is no rush, no pressure—just a quiet understanding that this is a place where people come not only to eat, but to pause. And in return, we do something small. At Christmas, a little gift. During Chinese New Year, a lai see—just a token of appreciation. Nothing extravagant. But meaningful. And every time, their faces light up. That moment—simple, genuine—is what I call joy. An Unexpected Conversation One day, while chatting briefly with a young waitress, the topic drifted to something unexpected: writing. I mentioned that I use ChatGP...

  A Reflection for Grandpa Journey Recently, while browsing YouTube, I stumbled upon a video titled: “Retirees who live better and better spend their time in these places.” The message was simple but powerful. As we grow older, we slowly realize that retirement is not really about money, but about time . When we were younger, time was scarce and money was necessary. After retirement, the situation reverses: many of us finally have time — but we must decide wisely how to use it. The happiest retirees are not necessarily the richest ones. They are simply the ones who invest their time wisely . Here are a few places where I believe wise retirees spend their time. 1. Investing Time in Health The first and most important place is health . After seventy, health becomes our true wealth. That does not mean extreme workouts or complicated programs. Often, it simply means: walking regularly gentle stretching light sports maintaining a healthy diet sleeping well ...