Alwin and the Chipmunks

Since the first day I reached my apartment in Austin, I always saw squirrels running at the woods behind my apartments. they are so cute and active. especially, their tails are beautiful. Entire day, squirrels just running on the road, climbing the tree and playing with birds.

One thing puzzling me is that I always saw one squirrel playing himself. He never plays with his other squirrel friends. Not sure why?!

Quite often, when I drove on the road outside the apartment, I saw the body of squirrel lying on the road, hit by car or truck. Felt very sad, because they are so cute...


YY and our neighbors always called the squirrel "Alwin". They took photo and showed "Alwin" around to other people. I never understand why they called squirrels "Alwin". I also never asked them. I think maybe they just like the name, who cares.

Last Sunday, while waiting for my lunch, nothing to do so I just turned on the TV and shuffling the channels. Suddenly, a movie that featured 3 squirrels which can talk and sing and dance. They are so funny and naughty. I missed the beginning but they are called "Alwin", "Simon" and "Theodore".

During the lunch, YY is shock to learn that I did not watch the related cartoon "Alwin and the Chipmunks" in my childhood time.
YY: "Then, do you know why we called squirrel 'Alwin'?"
Me: "I dunno ler!"
YY: "Oh my god! why you never ask? no curious meh?!"
Me: "..."



OK, now I know Alwin is the naughtiest squirrel, Simon is the smartest. Theodore likes to eat and fat.
Also, on the day, I learnt that squirrel = chipmunk
Not bad, 活到老，学到老！