Granny Phen's Wonderland: 大象奶奶的美國日記

Hey folks, I am going back to Taiwan to work in a position I’m really interested in.

This is not an easy decision, but I feel this position would allow me a lot of opportunity to learn and pivot my career trajectory. I would continue to interview people in Taiwan and work on filming for my Ph.D. study. Looking forward to coming back with more stories and memories! 

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Two things to share in this episode - The first is, my Mandarin-speaking podcast, “American Trash” is live now. The link is below. Please check that out, like, comment and subscribe! Please please please! 

• 美國垃圾話 | American Trash

The second thing is, not until I tried Salsa did I realize how much negative impact working in tech cost me. I saw myself with a completely female face, but acted like a man. I definitely need to dance more to bring back my feministic side.

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Sorry for the long wait and thanks for bearing with the not-so-good audio quality - PhenPhen’s got a new podcast jingle!! I like it and I hope you too!!

In this episode, I am sharing my trial drum lesson in a local music school, with a young instructor who did not know about the movie, “The Butterfly Effect”. If you are curious about what song we picked for the trial lesson, listen in! 

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[UPDATED] Re-uploaded due to audio quality issues.

In this episode, I am sharing the top three things I’ve enjoyed during my trip to Nashville. The first is, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; the second is its live music and bars; the third is its rich history, its people, and the atmosphere for music lovers. 

If you like my podcast, please give it a 5-star rating, and follow me so you won’t miss my future episodes. You could also follow me on Instagram at @elephant.phen. Thank you, and take care!

In this episode, I am sharing the top three things I’ve enjoyed during my trip to Nashville.

The first is, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; the second is its live music and bars; the third is its history, its people, and the atmosphere so natively for music lovers. 

If you like my podcast, please give it a 5-star rating, and follow me so you won’t miss my future episodes. You could also follow me on Instagram at @elephant.phen. Thank you, and take care!

In this episode, I am sharing my chat with a staff member in a surfing store located in Ocean Front at VA Beach.

Due to the fact that I am still figuring out how to use the new podcasting and editing system with the Apple Podcaster Program, there’s still no jingo or music in this podcast. 

If you like my podcast, please give it a 5-star rating, and follow me so you won’t miss my future episodes. You could also follow me on Instagram at @elephant.phen. Thank you, and take care!

In this episode, I am sharing one Japanese restaurant, Beshock, which I had one of my favorite spicy Miso Ramen in these years, as well as a complementary arts gallery, called Sparks Gallery. They are calling for artists based in California, if you are interested in applying for exhibitions, check out their website. 

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It’s been a long time since my last update, today I’m sharing my takeaways for the movie, “Devil Wears Prada 2”, and my new channel’s name, "American Trash" (which is me LOL). Please be on the lookout for its debut.   

My takeaways for the movie “Devil Wears Prada 2” are as below:

• Everything is about perspective

• Do It for yourself

• Live a Life that values the most to you - if everything has a price tag

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Counting down to 2026! For those regions in 2026 already - Happy New Year! We have several hours to go in the USA.

In 2025, my top three reflections are: Olive joined my life as a little tree from hell, haha. And I am getting my Green Card. Lastly, I’ve picked up painting. What about you? Comment to let me know.

If you like my podcast, please give it a 5-star rating, and follow my future episodes. You could also follow me on Instagram at @elephant.phen. Thank you, and take care! See you in 2026!