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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

- 4. HuaLien Here we come~!~!~ -

Took a bus to the train station where we will take a train to HuaLien to go to 太鲁阁峡谷 where we will see big marble mountains and other attractions.


During the Train ride, there are many nice scenaries, below are some of it....

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- 3: Breakfast -

Breakfast is the 1st meal of the day and of cos its important, but not all hotels provide good Breakfast.

The 1st breakfast which is on Day 2 is no good, little variety to choose from and the food Sux!!! =(
Food Rating: 2/5


3rd day's breakfast is eaten in Promised Land Resort, The french toast is nice, food is NICE!!! =D
Food Rating 4/5


4th day's Breakfast okok lar... Taste not bad too... =D
Food Rating: 3/5


Other days breakfast are not as good, din take any pictures as its not worth taking~~~ hahaha.... =D

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

- 2: Things from Taiwan -

10 Days in Taiwan and visited numerous places, have bought 2 things which i needed and most expensive of all purchases. Some are small souvenirs bought at different places and some are souvenirs bought for colleagues...




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Monday, November 26, 2007

- Taiwan Trip 15th Nov 2007 - 24th Nov 2007 -

- Summary -

15th Nov 2007 (Day 1)
Singapore -> Taipei

  • Assemble in Changi Airport for our flight to Taipei 3pm Depart.
  • Arrive in Taipei @ 8pm
  • Went to 饶河夜市
  • Check in Hotel "City Suites Hotel"
16th Nov 2007 (Day 2)
Taipei -> HuaLien

  • 1st stop @ 九份 where we bought muachees, some souvenirs and took some pictures
  • Proceed to train station leaving for 花莲
  • Bought 矿工便当 for our Lunch
  • Board Train @ 11am
  • Reach 新城(太鲁阁)站 and proceed to board bus
  • Reach 太鲁阁峡谷 saw big big marble Mountains and took many pictures there
  • Proceed to a 5 star resort for our stay - 理想大地度假酒店
  • Had our dinner there and we had a chance to 放天灯 where we write down our wishes and send it up to heaven
17th Nov 2007 (Day 3)
HuaLien -> TaiTung -> KaohSiung

  • We will enroute TaiTung towards KaohSiung today
  • Lunch break at 山水轩餐厅 @ TaiTung, one of the Specialty Meals
  • Continue Journey through 中央山脉
  • There are breaks throughout the journey
  • One last one was where we had 烤地瓜
  • Reach 高雄 @ 6pm where we went shopping and have dinner @ 梦时代广场(Dream Mall)
  • After Dream Mall, we went to Urban Spot light and Love River b4 proceeding to hotel.
18th Nov 2007 (Day 4)
KaohSiung -> ChiaYi -> AliShan -> PuLi

  • After we our breakfast, make our way to 嘉义, 阿里山公园
  • The scenary is really breathtaking
  • Climbed 阿里山 which is 3000m above Sea level, the air up there is so fresh and cool
  • Had our Lunch up there tasting 阿里山美食, one of the specialty meals
  • After lunch, had a leisure walk down 阿里山, enjoying the scenery and taking many pictures
  • Went towards 埔里 for our hotel stay @ 埔里晶园度假村酒店
  • Had our dinner there and went for a SPA session 30mins after dinner
19th Nov 2007 (Day 5)
PuLi -> The Formosa Aborignal Culture Village Theme Park -> Sun Moon Lake -> TaiChung

  • After breakfast, we proceeded to 九族文化村主题乐园 to see the the 9 tribes of the Aboriginal
  • Saw a welcoming show b4 entering and had many rides and spent half a day there
  • Lunch is a tasty 日月潭风味餐 one of the Specialty Meals
  • Visited 日月潭 and proceeded to 文武庙 where i took a very rare nature picture, stay tuned
  • Visited 孔雀园 where we saw peacock many rare species of birds in taiwan
  • Headed towards 台中 where we had our dinner @ 五角船板 one of the Specialty Meals
  • Went to 逢甲夜市 where we were told its the best place to shop as things here are cheapest
  • Spent 2 hours shopping but din get much
  • Proceed to Hotel
20th Nov 2007 (Day 6)
TaiChung -> Taipei

  • Today we will be heading back to Taipei
  • Our lunch is 浙江名菜 + 上海小笼汤包 @ 上海故事
  • Headed towars 台北 to visit 忠烈词 and saw the hourly changing of guards
  • Went to 毛家公主 where we bought Royal Jelly, 灵芝 and 鹿胎
  • Went to Taipei 101 but did not went up as its too foggy to see anything.
  • Saw a bookstore and went in to check if there sell the book Jacky wanted, but No, dun haf
  • After Taipei 101, went to 士林夜市 where we tasted the authentic 鸡排 haha....
  • Went back to Hotel After that
21th Nov 2007 (Day 7)
TaiPei

  • Proceeded to 淡水 after breakfast and bought some souvenirs there
  • Went to 渔人码头 and took many pictures there too, its so so so nice!!!!
  • Went for lunch @ Yakiniku 日式无烟烤肉自助餐 one of the specialty meals, superb food!!
  • Went to 故宫 after Lunch to see all thoe ancient exhibits
  • Tour guide brought us to 玲珑阁 to help us see our Names, but the main point is to sell their 天祿. Of cos, we did not buy any of those. LoL~
  • Went to 西门町闹市 where we tried 阿宗面线 and had some funny encounters of food signboard
  • Went to Hotel after that, and this Hotel SUX!!!
22nd Nov 2007 (Day 8)
TaiPei

  • Where the rest of the tour members went home after breakfast, we stayed back as we extended our stay for 2 days.
  • Had a very leisure breakfast and checked in to our 富园酒店 hotel that we will be staying during the extension.
  • After settling down, we proceeded back to 西门町 to Shop again.
  • Where we bought many bags
  • Had Lunch at Tamago Ya aka 蛋蛋屋, the food is nice~ =D
  • Proceed to Taipei 101 again. As today's weather is good, we went up 101 and the view up there is so nice!!!
  • Went to bookstore to help Jacky find his book but this branch has sold out the book.
  • Proceed back to Hotel. Tis hotel is much much better although its only a 3 star hotel. Best part is, it provides free internet access.
23rd Nov 2007 (Day 9)
TaiPei

  • After we had our breakfast, we went seperate ways
  • We and Young uncle's family went around Taipei where Kaima and family went to 杨明山
  • We pass by 总统府 and saw ah bian going to work in this president convoy.
  • Went to 国父纪念阁 to take some photos.
  • Went to 国父纪念馆(Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall) and there are guards there too..
  • Look at the history and some exhibits
  • Went to 龙山寺 took look for 观音 statue for our home, we saw a nice one but we din buy
  • Went back to hotel to gather b4 having dinner
  • Had Steamboat dinner which is so Yummy!!!
  • After dinner went to 忠孝钝化 bookstore branch to continue hunting for Jacky's book, his last chance. LoL~~~
  • Went wif Kai Yeh and young uncle.
  • Spend some time there and bought some books, whether or not jacky got his books, stayed tuned
24th Nov 2007 (Day 10)
Taipei -> Singapore
  • Woke up early in the morning and took a bus to Taipei Airport
  • Some things happen along the way
  • Took a 4hr flight back to Singapore
  • Home Sweet Home
The above is just summary, i will post location by location and there will guarantee be more pictures and details, stay tuned!!!! =D

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Thursday, November 22, 2007

- From Rich Garden Hotel: Taipei -

Today is the 8th day in Taiwan, after 7days of guided tour in Taiwan. Travelling all around Taiwan, from Tapei, to Hua Lien, Gao Hsiong, Tai Chung and back to Taipei. It has been very enjoyable and the guide was great, the only bad thing is time shopping is so short, i din even get myself any clothes~~ :(

We have visited so man places, seen so many things and sceneries over these 7 days, some are really breath taking... One of the most memorable part is while taking some train and bus rides which travel along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean, its Great!!!! Even saw the sunset at Pacific Ocean in the bus, of cos i have taken picture of it, wait for me to b back to post the pictures!!!

Well today the 8th day, we are on our own and went shopping at Xi Men Ting again, got myself a bag. Went to 101 also, going up cost me $17, seeing the whole of taiwan, its freaking nice!!! Took pictures up there. Will shop for some shirts or berms tomorrow b4 going home on Saturday~!

Just some short updates, take care guys, will post pictures when i m back in Singapore!!!!! =D
Stay tuned! :p

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

- Busy Day.Final Preparations -

Today is quite a rush day for me, Woke up in the morning and haf to mop for floor before going out. Went shopping in the afternoon for my formal pants as well as get somemore clothes for my Taiwan Trip.

Got 2 pairs of formal pants which cost me $98, sent for alteration which will be ready when i m back from my Taiwan Trip.

Got 3 Polo Tees from Giordano which cost me $80~

Got a new pair of Speedo goggles wif Degree which cost me $40~


After settling my clothes, made my way down to Toa Payoh to look for Rena regarding my 3 Qilin babies, as one of them change color, i have hand it over to her so that she can pass to 师傅 to see wats going on. Hopefully she can get back to me when i m back~

After that, went to 三舅 house to pass him a book from mum~ >.<" After that dad came to fetch me and started finaly packing and preparation for the trip where the bus will pick us up at 11am tomorrow~
Lots of socks eh~ hahaha.....

Hope we can enjoy our trip, till then i will be back 10days later....

Taiwan 我来也!!!! =D

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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

- First Intimate Contact -
(Monologue by ChongQing, Narration by Lin Peifen)

Date/Time: 19 - 22 Dec/8pm
Venue: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel

First Intimate Contact
(an adaptation from Cai Zhi Heng’s “First Intimate Contact”)

Usually shy and reserved when it comes to love and relationships, ‘Pizi Cai’ meets a mysterious and intriguing young girl nicknamed ‘Flying Dance’ on the Internet.

What started out as something just for fun developed into frequent late-night online chats, and eventually a decision to finally meet up personally.

Will this first meeting turn out to be a pleasant surprise, an everlasting regret, or perhaps…?


Will be going to watch this wif moi Kai ma, Jie and Lin....
Jiayou Chong Qing...

1 more day to Taiwan!!!
Will be flying off tomorrow afternoon, shos excited but still haven finish buying my things~

Going out later to get all the things i need.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

-Moi Last Day in VRnet-

Looking back at the days spent in VRnet, i m really very EMO... All the people, friends i met after working in VRnet for 2yrs 8mths, today its my last day in this company~

Joined this company in March 2005, my 1st official Job. Came in as a Technical Helpdesk Support for Alcatel Modem which are provided to Singnet Home Customers.

Well many ppl come and go and after Junhui left, was promoted to Senior Technical Helpdesk Support, which is about one year after i joined.

Followingi that, Jeanie and Mike left which left Unker Lee to take over Mike's job and Me to take over Jeanie's job, was promoted to Supervisor, Technical Helpdesk Support in year 2006.

One year after that, we cease the technical helpdesk support for consumer, support for Corporate customers still continues...

Well as mentioned earlier, many ppl come and go... But there are some who leave me wif wonderful memories during my stay in VRnet.

They are:
Nelly, Mike, Jeanie, Unker Lee, Gilbert, WeiWen, Alex, Teo, Janice, Ancelyn
Yee Chin, Val, Irene Chui, Irene Chan, Leila, Calvin, Cliff
Eng Hock, Ida, David, Darrell, Winnie

Jasmine, Grace, Fanny, Candy
WWF aka Buttie, Kelvin Goh(k2), Kelvin Lin(k1), Bao Fa, Millie

Sorry if i miss out some of you, as there are really many ppl coming and going...

To Unker Lee: I will not be able to buy breakfast for you anymore, take good care of yourself and hope u can get a good assistant who can help u run internally. Thank you for all the guidance given in my stay in Vrnet, Thank You...

To Buttie: You are the best buttie and best friend in VRnet although you like to abuse me, but you are always there when i need help. Buttie, I sincerely thank you for all the help that you have provide, all the best for your "you noe wat". Good Luck~

To k2: You are the best KTV buttie I have in VRnet, take good care of urself, work hard and win her back!!! If you need a listening ear, u can juz call or msn me~

To WW: Work hard, try to help Unker Lee as much as you can but do not over stress urself. There is always a limit to how much one can do, anything u feel its not right, juz feedback, although i do not know if its really useful~ >.<" Take Care my friend...

Thanks for the Memorable KTV session that you all have given me!!!
Thanks to ppl who are there, the 11 of you,
Unker Lee, WW, Winnie, Calvin, Irene, Buttie, K2, Jasmine, Huiling, Wendy and Angeline....

Today also celebrate Birthday for Irene and Fanny, Happy Birthday to both of you!!!

I will be going for my Taiwan Trip in 3 more day, and starting my new job in NTU on 28th Nov. A new road will start soon and its a New Beginning for me...

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Sunday, November 11, 2007

-End of Weekend-

Had a dip in the pool where poon ge ge had his sun tann although the sun is not always shining brightly~ :S

Skin is peeling off from the sun burnt of last sunday's sun tan session~ hahah....
always feel like a snake when tis happens~ =.="

well tmr will be my last day in VRnet, and we are having a farewell dinner + KTV~

Looking forward to tomorrow's session and 4 more days to Taiwan!!!! :D

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Friday, November 09, 2007

-Good Creativity Touching Songs-

Was searching in YouTube for Jay's 《蒲公英的约定》and 《最长的电影》and found this 2 clips.
Its not the official MV but its created by icefishyuna using scenes from 《不能说的秘密》。Comments were posted that they cried after seeing the self created MV with the touching song by Jay~

《蒲公英的约定》MV created by icefishyuna


《最长的电影》MV created by icefishyuna


I will post the actual MV once its released.

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Wednesday, November 07, 2007

-A Day to Celebrate!!!!-

My feedback was published in today's TODAY too~


Juz before leaving for KTV session again~
Tried my luck at sistic website again~!~!~!~


And FINALLY~!~!~!~ GOT 4 TICKETS for his 18th Jan 2008 SHOW~!~!~
Got Tix at T14 R26 S1,10&11 & R27 S1

So happy~!~!~!~ :D

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-Jay Chou Concert Tickets-

As mentioned on the previous post that Mediacorp news called me, Shu Xian interviewd me over the phone and The interview was aired on:
Channel 8 News on 06 Nov 2007 @ 6.30pm and 10pm
Channel U News on 06 Nov 2007 @ 9.00pm and 11pm~~~

Thanks to Yunnn and PiKa for recording for me~ =D


Really hope that there will be another nite of concert and see what the organiser is going to do with those people selling the tickets at such high price!!!! As mention, they might take legal actions against them!!

All the best dudes~ =P

Oh ya, got my Jay's CD today, its late, will blog about it tomorrow~ =D

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Tuesday, November 06, 2007

-Jay Chou Concert-

Still very piss off as i m unable to get the tickets~
Sent emails to CNA, SPH and also the organiser HypeRecords yesterday...

Today "New Paper" called me and had a phone interview, voiced out my frustration and they are looking into it, making a report and also finding the organiser to find out more~

After a while, i decided to call Xin.sg, and also feedback.
No long after, Shu Xian from Mediacorp news called and ask if its possible for an interview. Told her that i am working and its not really convenient for interview. Therefore we proceed with phone interview~
She is also looking at the details and will also contact the organiser for clarifications~

What really piss me off is the ppl who are selling it at 3.5 times at Yahoo! auctions..

Look at the link Here!!

Its crazy, very crazy... Hope that the organiser can do something about it, mayb open a 3rd nite~

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Monday, November 05, 2007

-Sad Sad Day-

Its the 1st day tickets of Jay 2008 Concert is open to public for purchase and yet, juz within 3hours, all the tickets are gone!!!! GONE!!!!!!

Now the only thing to do is to wait to see if there is yet another addition show on Sunday or to try black market where ppl mark up the price for the tickets~

Tried calling CQ to see if he is able to get any tickets, but too bad, even he himself don't haf the ticket to the concert. =(

Lets hope lets hope....

Other dan Jay's concert, the other event that i look for today is for our meeting this friday with Jeanie and gang~~~~ =D

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Friday, November 02, 2007

- Happy Week -

First thing first, So happy for MIFL CLARE jie jie that she passed her Class 3A driving test, 恭喜恭喜~!~!~ =D

Was asked into the "Fishtank" juz before leaving for the KTV session wif K2, Small Irene and WW. Again, its those 5.45pm timing~ =S
Was asked if i could extend my stay in Coy as AWi has also tendered her resignation. I would very much like to stay and help out, but i will be starting my new job on 28/11 which is 4 days after my Taiwan Trip...

Seems like its always a chain effect, after one tender, the next one will follow. They are trying to tok to AWi again, hope she change her mind and take unpaid leave instead of resigning else Unker Lee will really be very very stressed.....

Heard some comments which i felt quite happy and i will definitely come back to visit you all if i haf the time~ =D

Had another memorable KTV session again with K2, Small Irene and WW last nite~~~ =D
Nice session that we enjoyed and of cos the best part is able to meet small Irene again after so so so long.... After singing《其实我爱你》,can see tears running around in baby's eyes... I noe its a hard period for you baby, but you haf to be strong... Remember you will always haf me around if you need a listening ear~

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Thursday, November 01, 2007

《蒲公英的约定》

杰伦的第八张专辑将会在明天发行。可是在别处已经出现他的歌了。

【專輯曲目】:
01. 牛仔很忙
02. 彩虹
03. 青花瓷
04. 陽光宅男
05. 蒲公英的約定
06. 無雙
07. 我不配
08. 扯
09. 甜甜的
10. 最長的電影

这首《蒲公英的约定》是在专辑里的第五首歌。用了《不能说的秘密》里小雨立可白的旋律开头,加上歌词和副歌。很简单,讲述了两人的爱情故事。可以在我的Playlist听到。

一下使这首歌的歌词,敬请欣赏吧。。。

《蒲公英的约定》歌词:
小学篱笆旁的蒲公英
是记忆里有味道的风景
午睡操场传来蝉的声音
多少年后也开始很好听

将愿望折纸飞机寄成信
因为我们等不到那流星
认真投决定命运的硬币
却不知道到底能去哪里

一起长大的约定 那样清晰
打过勾的我相信
说好要一起旅行
是你如今 唯一坚持的任性

在走廊罚站打手心
我们却注意窗边的蜻蜓
我去到哪里你都跟很紧
很多的梦在等待着进行

一起长大的约定 那样清晰
打过勾的我相信
说好要一起旅行
是你如今 唯一坚持的任性

一起长大的约定 那样真心
与你聊不完的曾经
而我已经分不清 你是友情
还是错过的爱情

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