Ok technically I was back for 18 days.
- Sis's bday & I treated her (& my other sis) to Melt. The famous waffles are overhyped. Other then that, food is fabulous.
- Incident in the family. But I'm sure everything will work out eventually. Hope the affected family member will learn & mature from this.
- Spent WAY to much time with the fambly... then again I don't really have a lot of friends...
- Managed to meet Ah Bao. She flew back one day before I flew back!
- Had over-price Indian food at Dempsey.
- My new discovery: Prive. A little secluded great to hangout on a Sun morning. Serves a pretty mean brunch.
Jul 31, 2008
3 weeks in Singapore
Service a bit shaky... then again I'm in Singapore, the land of lousy service.
- Managed to catch up with most of the Veri nice SGP folks. Some of them are coming to Taiwan for work. Yeah!
- Mom was in Taiwan for 2 mths & the house was filthy. Got a part-time maid to come clean. She came at 8am & cleaned all the way to 430pm!.... did I mention that mom was in Taiwan for 2 weeks & the house was filthy?
Anyway I am in love with the part-time maid. She even dismantled my fan to clean!
- durians, bah cho mee, chicken rice, roasted duck, nasi padang, tong shui, spize, winter melon soup... BURP. & I claimed to not miss spore food... hmmm....
- Bought new Asics & ran at 11pm.
- durians, bah cho mee, chicken rice, roasted duck, nasi padang, tong shui, spize, winter melon soup... BURP. & I claimed to not miss spore food... hmmm....
- Bought new Asics & ran at 11pm.
- $6 dollar movie at Cathay. $7 movie at Lido. $10 dollar movie at Vivo. I miss cheap movies.
3 weeks ended too soon. Now back in UCL..
Looking forward to Snow Mountain - Taiwan's 2nd highest peak & in the
eyes of many, the most beautiful
Jul 26, 2008
My all time favourite WWII-theme movies
I love WWII war-themed movies, especially the ones made by Europeans. Just caught The Lives of Others for the 2nd time, hence the inspiration for this post.
In no order of preference:
1. Life is Beautiful
2. The Lives of Others
3. The Pianist
4. Enemy at the Gates
5. The Counterfeiters
6. A very Long Engagement (ok this is WWI...)
7. Goodbye Lenin
In no order of preference:
1. Life is Beautiful
2. The Lives of Others
3. The Pianist
4. Enemy at the Gates
5. The Counterfeiters
6. A very Long Engagement (ok this is WWI...)
7. Goodbye Lenin
Jul 23, 2008
Living alone made me realize
Inspired by a marie-claire article, I decide to create my list...
Living alone made me realize...
1. Wah lao eh... I used up a whole roll of toilet paper already?
2. All those hair are mine?
3. Dinner tastes better eaten skirt-less/pants-less/ bra-less
4. Whatever I can find in the fridge = a really satisfying meal
5. It's easy to go 48 hours without speaking.
6. It's easy to go 48 hours without brushing my teeth.
7. I used up a whole tube of toothpaste already? even after point 6?
8. Things I Can Now Do Naked:
sweep, wash, hang, fold, iron, read, put on mask, wash off mask, shop online, bank online, pay bills online, blog, talk on phone, talk on skype, msn, watch TV, conf calls, reply emails, create powerpoint slides
9. I can always sleep naked if my PJs/ undies are not dry/ if i run out of clean PJs/ undies.
10. I Need To Do That?
deodorize the microwave monthly, change bedsheets weekly, defrost fridge every 3 months, dry clean comforter every 6 mths, wash the washing machine every 3 mths, clean the iron
Living alone made me realize...
1. Wah lao eh... I used up a whole roll of toilet paper already?
2. All those hair are mine?
3. Dinner tastes better eaten skirt-less/pants-less/ bra-less
4. Whatever I can find in the fridge = a really satisfying meal
5. It's easy to go 48 hours without speaking.
6. It's easy to go 48 hours without brushing my teeth.
7. I used up a whole tube of toothpaste already? even after point 6?
8. Things I Can Now Do Naked:
sweep, wash, hang, fold, iron, read, put on mask, wash off mask, shop online, bank online, pay bills online, blog, talk on phone, talk on skype, msn, watch TV, conf calls, reply emails, create powerpoint slides
9. I can always sleep naked if my PJs/ undies are not dry/ if i run out of clean PJs/ undies.
10. I Need To Do That?
deodorize the microwave monthly, change bedsheets weekly, defrost fridge every 3 months, dry clean comforter every 6 mths, wash the washing machine every 3 mths, clean the iron
Jul 11, 2008
Here's one on Taitung
Taitung is blessed with some of the most beautiful coastal & mountainous scenery in Taiwan & is also the town nearest to Green Island. Spent a day there after our our Green Island trip.
Jinzun Beach - Best place to chill
Actually... cannot remember where this is haha
What does this look like to u?
Little Yeliu - Yeliu is an attraction near Taipei famous for the interesting rock formations.
One day is definitely not enough to see off of Taitung.
I will be back!
Jinzun Beach - Best place to chill
Actually... cannot remember where this is haha
What does this look like to u?
Little Yeliu - Yeliu is an attraction near Taipei famous for the interesting rock formations.
One day is definitely not enough to see off of Taitung.
I will be back!
Jul 6, 2008
I love Green Island
This is why I am in love with Green Island...
Clear, pristine water of the Pacific ocean
Gorgeous volcanic landscape
Beautiful sunset
And sunrise...
Fantastic beaches
Me driving around the island...
With some very nervous passengers
Clear, pristine water of the Pacific ocean
Gorgeous volcanic landscape
Beautiful sunset
And sunrise...
Fantastic beaches
Me driving around the island...
With some very nervous passengers
Taiwanese generally avoid the sun like plague so during the day we had the beach all to ourselves!
Trying to do a Sports Illustrated...
View from Green Island towards Taitung - Look carefully & you can see outlines of the Central Mountain Range
Back from Vacation!
Back in UCL after a 10 day break. Not looking forward to going back to work. Somehow, being with my family last week made me home sick. I guess it's just post holiday blues... And I'll be back in Spore next week!!!
After a shaky start (VERY close shave with train tickets), the family vacation went pretty smoothly. Hotel reservations didn't screw up. Ticket issue worked out (we got really lucky). Weather was great (hot!). Hotel shuttles picked us up at the right places at (almost) the right time.
Green Island is BEAUTIFUL! Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I even drove! we will not go into my driving skills here...
Taitung reminded me of Sabah. Laid back. Relaxed. Everyone happy & friendly. The most common phase is " 台東人是最幸福的！Taitung-ers are most fortunate!"
Taipei is well, Taipei. Eat, shop, eat, shop. We took Dad to to a pub (live music at EZFive! Music not so great that nite. performers were entertaining as hell) & that was quite fun.
Of course this is after all a family vacation & so the parents are obliged to annoyed the hell out of their children. Nevertheless, we had a great time. It's been a long time since we spent time together as a family. I'm glad we did this.
Photos will come later!
Oh will also update my little side trip to Jade Mountain that took place right b4 my folks arrived in Taiwan.
After a shaky start (VERY close shave with train tickets), the family vacation went pretty smoothly. Hotel reservations didn't screw up. Ticket issue worked out (we got really lucky). Weather was great (hot!). Hotel shuttles picked us up at the right places at (almost) the right time.
Green Island is BEAUTIFUL! Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I even drove! we will not go into my driving skills here...
Taitung reminded me of Sabah. Laid back. Relaxed. Everyone happy & friendly. The most common phase is " 台東人是最幸福的！Taitung-ers are most fortunate!"
Taipei is well, Taipei. Eat, shop, eat, shop. We took Dad to to a pub (live music at EZFive! Music not so great that nite. performers were entertaining as hell) & that was quite fun.
Of course this is after all a family vacation & so the parents are obliged to annoyed the hell out of their children. Nevertheless, we had a great time. It's been a long time since we spent time together as a family. I'm glad we did this.
Photos will come later!
Oh will also update my little side trip to Jade Mountain that took place right b4 my folks arrived in Taiwan.
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