Loaded with Events~

Nothing much to type... Enjoy the photos.

Went Kbox Ladies Night with Caris and Junli!

Blur photo!

Smuggled hard liquor in! Haha! Enjoyed~

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On the night before Peijen's actual birthday, we made a surprise for her...

Preparation starts in the car!

Awesome 21! Hee..

Waited for her to go home~

Shh.. Gotta be quiet!

Tada!!

Making a wish~

Yay!

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Just this friday, went to visit Artison for our wardrobes and props. At the same time, joined in their company's party!

Drawn by Samantha.. Our lecturer's face!

With our lecturer!

Bingo Bango~

Cute ducks!

Samantha and myself~

Oikeat!

Kai an!

All of us!

Some Updates

Last month, celebrated Ahli's Bday~





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Then, Farhan's bday~



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Random FYP group photo.. Less 1 member...



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I need more time and money... =(

Waiting and Waiting

Thought I shall do a little bit of sharing of what I have been occupying myself with.

Was of course, FYP-ing. Audition for casting was fun! Sigh, do not wish to talk about fyp, it sinks my heart down...

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Met up with Yvonne and Ahli the other day, we had such a nice time together. Went over to my house to play Majong! I wana play more majong!

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Went for my first swimming lesson with Evelyn! It was fun! Though I have to take a longer time to perfect my stroke, but I do not mind! I can learn at my own pace, which is a good thing.. =)

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Hmm.. For today, after being late for 1 hour for the 10am - 12pm class, lecturer isn't there. Grr. After so, Father picked me up at school to go visit Grandma and Cousin!

Little Cousin's daughter is such an adorable angel.. =)

After so, slept in the car while Father drove back home. Waited for Eve eve and off to meet her at Bugis for shopping! Wee!

Initially, I did not intend to purchase anything, however in the end, I got myself a jeans and a dress! Eve starts having floral stuffs already! Ha! (Next, have to buy over KT to have floral stuffs too!)

Bought Ritz Mango and Apple Strudel back home and shared it with my sisters. They liked it!

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It had been like... 5 days ever since we contacted... Sigh... Love sick makes me moody... I cannot afford to lose any weekends for other activities, it is the only precious time I can see my love... =(

Lonely...

Random

Marley!



Now she have grown bigger!

=)

Weird

I have some weird emotions going on in my head.

I feel love sick.

I feel... there is so much to do in so little time.

I feel... that I want to fast forward to graduation.

I feel... fat.

I feel... tired.

I feel... it's my birthday!

I feel... itchy.

I feel... FYP sucks, but on track.

I feel... tempted, should I buy that necklace? Or not?

I feel... hungry. Am I really hungry?

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And it's true, women think a lot.

Realized

Everyone will ponder on their friends and friendships once in a while throughout their life.

Some friendships are worth cherishing while some just could not work out, no matter how hard each party tries.

Birthday is just around the corner in-conjunction with final year project.

Hope everything goes according to plan.

Sigh.

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Appreciate my family for being supportive, especially Mark baby...

Ugh! I know I rarely say this out in blog but.... I miss him soooo much!

=(

Taiwan Day 7 - Taipei City Hall, Taoyuan International Airport

TAIPEI CITY MALL

We wanted to go to Taipei City Mall which is at Taipei Main Station, which is an underground mall, however, we went there too early and it was still closed. We bought our High Speed Rail ticket to Taoyuan for the 1.10pm train. The ticket costs NT$160 (SGD$7.17) per ticket. So, we had our breakfast at a street stall.

Singapore brand~

He is donating the receipt where you can claim something, I do not know what

This donut costs only NT$10 (SGD$0.45) and it is SOOO delicious! I missed this donut already! It was bought from a road side stall!

EVERICH DUTY FREE SHOP

Next, we went to the Everich Duty Free shop located Zhongshan Junior High School MRT Station (中山國中站). Just went there to walk and that's all!

RUSH TO AIRPORT

We have to rush back to Ximending to get our lugguage as we have to rush to the airport!

After getting our luagguge, I had to carry 2 bags front and bag, Mark had to carry 1 bag and a very heavy huge luaggage. Both of us also had to carry plastic bags of food, including the Duck's Blood!

From Ximen, we alighted at Taipei Main Station to go to the High Speed Rail. We went into the train at 1.08pm. After 5 minutes later, the train moved off. We were so lucky we are not late! After reaching Taoyuan High Speed Rail station, we went to take bus 705 and paid NT$30 per ticket. There were only 3 passengers and the bus driver asked if anyone of us going to Terminal 2 or not. "NOPE" All of us going to Terminal 1.

TAOYUAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Last stop! We reached the airport, just in time!



We took the trolley and placed all our bags onto it. Went to the check in point and checked in our luggage. Phew~ A load off our shoulders.



When Mark wanted to pack his documents into his bag, he asked, "Where is my wallet?"

I stared blankly at him. We searched through his bag and to no avail. Especially worried for the IC, need to pay $300 for it if lost again. We rushed to the buses terminal area, where the bus 705 counter is and asked if we can find our wallet at the bus we took just now. I looked at my left where a person was signing something, the person also looked at me and he said, "我的巴士啊".

It was the bus driver who drove us to Terminal 1!! The bus driver said, "幸亏我还没驾走呢". They allowed us to go onto the bus to find the wallet and... tada!!! Mark's wallet was sitting there neatly on the seat.

PHEW!

Took a sky train to Terminal 2 as we wanted to see how it looks like...

Terminal 2 definitely looks much better..

BACK TO SINGAPORE ALREADY! End of Taiwan trip! Whoo~~~

Taiwan Day 6 - Presidential House, Yangmingshan (陽明山國家公園)

NEW HOTEL ROOM

For your information, we paid NT$1680 (SGD$75.34) for one additional night for our small room. We decided to transfer to our new hotel room, which is bigger and more spacious, early morning and paid additional price of NT$2180 (SGD$97.76).

Should have gotten this room! It comes with a table area, where we can use it to plan budgets, activities for the next day!

It comes with a complimentary condom as well! Haa!

PRESIDENTIAL HOUSE

Since, we found out that the President's house is in Ximending, we decided to go find it.

3 guards just for 1 car.

So many guards around, we must be getting closer!

Tada!

We wanted to go in, however, they are only opened from Monday to Fridays, 9am to 12pm. In order to go in, you have to produce your passport. Oh well, we missed this chance...

So we walked back and saw this Highest Court and Mark...

Because to him, Taiwan's law and government abit... Hmm.. =)

Yang Ming Shan Park (陽明山國家公園)

We then decided to go Yangmingshan. We have to alight at Jiantan MRT Station to take the bus number Red 5 (R5).

We alighted one stop before the Yangmngshan Bus Terminal as we wanted to go 7 Eleven to grab some drinks!

The Yangmingshan Bus Terminal

The weather is very cooling like in a 18 degrees air conditioned room! However, it is sunny... Next, Mark decided to go to the Visitors' Center first. We followed the signs and walked on...

Unknowingly, we were hiking...

After about half an hour, I think, we finally reached!



Nothing much in there... It is some sort like a museum about what are the stuffs that you can find around Yangmingshan. There is a cafe as well.

So, we walked to the bus stop, which is very near the Visitor's Center. The only bus there is 108, which goes around different areas in the huge Yangmingshan. This kind lady talked to us, explaining that the waiting time of the bus is quite long. We then talked a bit more. =)

Our next destination was Xiaoyukeng (小油坑). She explained to us that the bus will go a huge round to reach Xiaoyukeng, when in fact, it is very near. She offered to drive us over! We were greatly grateful of her pure kindness! We took the bus and a few stops later, we alighted at a parking space where she parked her car..

She agreed to take a shot with us!

XIAOYUKENG (小油坑)

About 10 minutes ride, we reached! Taiwanese people are so kind! Felt so grateful. =)

It's the volcanic steam!

It is not even hot at all! Cooling!

I was obvioulsy not in the right attire to hike at all. Worst of all, I was wearing flip-flops! Well.... Just went ahead anyway. I was determined to carry the umbrella to shade myself while hiking up the mountain. However, the hike was getting more and more challenging, so I kept my umbrella. Haha!

More to go!

The steam just emit out from the stone! Smell of rotten eggs...

I was climbing extremely slow. Mark was very sweet! He helped me to carry my back and I walked with much progress as I felt more light-weight! Poor baby have to carry 2 bags... Felt so touched! Hee!

Halfway up already! We are among the clouds!

Reached!

We conquered another mountain!

On our way down, feeling much more relaxing... And he does not have to struggle with my bag anymore! =)

We were almost reaching the bus stop, however, still coming down and we saw the bus!!! We ran down the slope and managed to catch it! Wahaha...

We wanted to go to the Lengshuikeng (冷水坑), where the natural hot springs are located. However, it was already drizzling, so we alighted at... somewhere which I had forgotten, however, still in Yangmingshan of course. We decided to go back as it was getting late. By the time 6pm plus, there will be no bus operating around Yangmingshan and it is difficult to get a taxi.

We waited for the bus 15 back to Jiantan MRT and the queue is lo-oooong! The bus came, and the people boarded and halfway through in front, they stopped boarding and was shouting to the back, "站票!". We were like, okay... Still can board what. We went up to the front and waited for the left over people to board. Unexpectedly, it is just the 2 of us left out and we stood there like confused kids looking at the bus doors closed and drove off.

We wanted to go back to the queue, however, the queue was lo-oooong! The others were saying to cut back in where we were originally from. We lost track of our position until an aunty said, "你们是站这里的，我记得你们". She allowed us to stand behind her and the young behind ushered us to stand infront of them as well. We thanked them and was still confused.

While waiting, the young lady whom was behind us talked to us and we were in a conversation thereafter. I asked her, what is the meaning of "站票"? She kindly explained that it meant that there are no more seats to sit, so they would shout behind asking people that the bus is still available to board, however, you have to stand.

Cool eh~

JIANTAN

The bus trip took like more than 30 minutes!! It was torturous and extremely bumpy! Mark and I had to share a seat while he occasionally stands. I was already dozing off at some point of time. I felt bad that he have to stand during the bumpy bus ride. =(

No wonder some people does not want "站票".

While still in the bus in Jiantan area, Mark looked over and saw... DUCK'S BLOOD, which he had been trying so hard to find since day 1! The Duck's thing he bought yesterday at the Shilin Night Market was left in our previous hotel room. We forgotten about it!

Anyway, we pressed the bell and alighted. Went to buy the Duck's Blood. It was not for us to eat. It is to bring it back to Singapore for his mother. Haha!

XIMENDING

Went back to Ximending...

Some Cosplay of a game advertisement, I guess...

Finally!! Rest at our hotel! Oh! The Youth Travel Card I was saying about looks like this!

Rubber material! It's like a key chain or bag strap. Not exactly a card lah... =)

We get to enjoy our last night in Taipei with a huge bed and comfortable room!

Next day, day 7!! Back to Singapore!

Taiwan Day 5 - Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (国立中正纪念堂), Gongguan (公馆), Shilin Night Market

Early in the morning, when we are all packed and ready to go back to Singapore for our 3pm flight, Mark came out of the washroom and said... "Eh, I feel like extending leh.."

OKAY!

Called up China Airlines to ask whether we can postpone our flight schedule to 2 days later, which would be on a Sunday. We were using our pre-paid to call China Airlines in China. It used up quite fast!

Anyway, China Airlines allowed us to postpone our flight without any charges! We went down to the hotel reception and ask for extension of 2 days. We will be staying at our room for 1 night and another bigger room for the last night, due to other bookings made.

CHIANG KAI-SHEK MEMORIAL HALL (国立中正纪念堂)

So off we go to CKS memorial hall!

A very hot day!

Have to walk up this flight of stairs... Grr..

Tada! He is still smiling after all these years..

Beside the huge statue of Mr. Chiang, there are 2 guards...

The car that drove CKS around... Not sure what brand is this?

After viewing the stuffs in there, we walked out to the near by park and spotted a pond! There are Koi fishes in there and we can purchase food from a vending machine to feed the fishes. The food costs NT$10 (SGD$0.45).

We both look... dumb.. Hehe..

SUSHI EXPRESS... AGAIN

We walked around the area to find some bank, because we are running out of money. After so, Mark managed to withdraw New Taiwan dollars from his UOB card, because at the back of the card, they have the PLUS, which can be withdrawn from their ATM. We have both CIRRUS and PLUS, so we felt safe already.

Thanks to my family for transferring me some money for me for the additional 2 days! Mark's mother was supportive as well! No matter where you are overseas, your family are the ones whom will only help you... =)

Anyway...

We went to eat sushi express again. Haha. This time, we spotted someone ordering this!

Salmon with cheese! It is delicious!

XIMENDING

We went back to the hotel to rest...

Breakdancing in the middle of Ximending..

GONGGUAN (公馆) - BULL FIGHT CREW F&B

Next, we alighted at Gongguan Station. We wanted to eat the famous traditionl dessert somewhere there, however, we were thinking we have not even eaten any main course yet! We then go and find some food and WOW! The food is so damn cheap!

We ordered a set meal!

Complimentary garlic bread and croissant!

Mark's salad looks so sad..

Tada!

What is he looking at?

Mark's huge steak..

Dessert! With brownie!

The set meal costs roughly about NT$299 (SGD$13.40) per person!

Like bugis street..

The restaurant we ate in~

SHILIN NIGHT MARKET

We decided to go Shilin Night Market again, because the other time we went, we did not have much chance to really see what to play. This day we went is a friday, which will be more happening.

Mark spotted some duck blood shop and decided to buy for his mother.




After so, played some aiming game. One bucket of rings costs NT$100 (SGD$4.48) to play.

I even took some rings from another bucket. Luckily the person did not notice. Ha!

The following game is to shoot flying ping pong balls!

The AK-47. The service staff asked Mark if he got shoot before or not, because he shoot very accurately.. Haha! Sniper.. We won a small little soft toy!

This stupid thing looks easy...

But! The ball is so big and heavy and bouncy! She gave me 11 balls and I only got 2 of them in. Won a small soft cow..

He likes little kitty..

The view of Shilin!

While walking back to the MRT, we saw this...

"Zhng" (Modified) Taxi!

BACK TO HOTEL

Somehow, went to shop at 7 Eleven..

Beef noodles with real beef in the red packet!!

Next entry, day 6, will be.... Yangmingshan (陽明山國家公園)

Taiwan Day 4 - Long Shan Temple （龙山寺）, SOGO @ Zhongxiao, Taipei 101, Wufenpu （五分埔）

MORNING

Good morning! We had a very long rest and woke up in the afternoon~

LONG SHAN TEMPLE （龙山寺）

We learned from the kind cab driver the previous night, that near Long Shan Temple, there is this stretch of market where they sell Taiwan goodies and food. We alighted at Long Shan Temple Station （龙山寺站）.

Long Shan Temple. We did not want to go in because it is just a temple and the weather is very hot!

We walked on to find something to eat first.

The non-original Xiao Long Pau （小笼包）

Went to order the chicken cutlet (鸡扒) and 甜不辣.

Was wondering why is it called 甜不辣 (sweet not spicy) when they asked whether we want it to be spicy or not.

"甜不辣，要不要辣？"

They have different choices of the level of spice. 小辣，中辣，麻辣 (Small spice, medium spice, most spicest)

If I remembered correctly, we walked to some night market to find duck's blood（鸭血）. We went to a wet market and still could not manage to find.

SOGO @ ZHONGXIAO

We alighted at Zhongxiao Fuxing Station (忠孝復興站).

Walked around the most popular Sogo Department Store. It is very similar to Takashimaya. The prices are very high with high - end luxury brands and all. One special service they have is the lift.

There will be lift ladies where they will press the lift for you and while the lift is going up, she will announce that the lift is going to which levels and so on. They adopted the japanese style of service! =)

This is MRT coin token

It is for those who wants to purchase only single-journey, the coin will be issued from the ticket vending machine. You just scan the coin, just like how you scan your ez-link card! After so when you want to alight and get out of the station, there is a coin token deposit on the machine as well! You just insert the token like how you insert it into your piggy bank.

Tada~ You are out of the station and do not have to worry about getting back your $1 deposit as compared to Singapore!

TAIPEI 101

Next, we alighted at Taipei City Hall Station (市政府站) exit 3. Walked to the bus stop to take the free shuttle bus to Taipei 101.




It is roughly about 10 minutes bus ride, because it is quite near =)

Went up to level 5 to the obervatory tower

Taipei 101 mall interior

Went to purchase our ticket at NT$400 (SGD$17.94) per ticket. However, we flashed our Youth Travel Card (青年旅遊卡), it is roughly about NT$350 (SGD$15.70) per ticket.



During the lift ride up to the 88th level, there will be mesmerizing music being played and the lights in the lift will be dimmed and it will be very dark except there will be small little twinkling lights. Haha! Like going up to heaven.

You can exchange your ticket for an Audio Guide, where you can listen more information about different parts of Taipei you can see from the observatory tower. =)

Helipad!

Kinda forgotten what is so special about these 2 bridges...~ Hmm..

Paid about NT$40 (SGD$1.79) to view this thing. We can see a helicopter ready to fly off, from I do not know where!

Little toy cars

This tunnel is recently completed only

The special thing about this tunnel is something Taiwan is proud of. This tunnel connects all the way up to Yilan, which is another county. Previously, in order to get to Yilan, people will have to take the slow train (like we did the previous day) and it takes more than 2 hours to reach.

It is being said that it is impossible to dig a tunnel through a mountain to connect the 2 counties. However, they eventually did it! Currently, when you use this tunnel, it takes only 1 hour to reach Yilan. =)

Random... In the obervatory tower

We went up to the outdoor to the 91st level. We could not see much as the view is blocked by these high safety fences.

This is the largest "ball".

This ball is very heavy and it protects the building from collapsing when there is strong wind. When the tower moves right, the ball will swing left and vice-versa. This is to keep the building steady. However, the Japanese had used this method already...

After so, we decided to make a move and was greeted by the souvenier store, which is all jades and stuffs. The Taiwan snacks are quite a price as well...




We wanted to find the Presidents' House and thought it is in Taipei City Hall. However, Mark called up Cheryang and realised, it is in Ximending, which our hotel is just there!

WUFENPU (五分埔）

Next, in order to get to Wufenpu, we alighted at Houshanpi Station （後山埤站） Exit 4 and walk along Yongji Road.

Wufenpu Shopping Paradise!

DINNER @ SOMEWHERE NEAR WUFENPU

After shopping, we were tired and hungry. Initially, we wanted to go to Raohe Street Night Market which you have to walk ahead of Wufenpu Commercial Zone, however, we do not feel like walking anymore.

Just settled in a Japanese restaurant where it seems like they have a number of customers.

Wee! Fat salmon!

With his Salmon Don

Chicken Terriyaki Don!

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XIMENDING （西门丁）

Went back to Ximending. Even though we live near Ximending, we did not really go around and shop. Went to the famous Eslite Mall. Their stuffs there are reasonably priced =)

They let the manuquin risk its life by standing there, instead of a real person. Which is an interesting safety idea!

After walking, we bought back Ah Zhong Mian Sian again! Haha!

Interesting Milo package! You can transfer the handle to the other cup~

Next entry, day 5 will be CKS Memorial Hall, Gongguan, Shilin Night Market...!