this is me: sheena

December 18, 2008

taiwan (part one)

Filed under: Holidays — ongsheena @ 2:14 am

Although i always seemed to have much more time than most people around me, somehow i feel that time is never enough for me.

Seems like whenever i’m back from work, i have a whole long list of things to do before i leave again. ARGH.

Can’t imagine having to work in a 9-5 environment either.

Never satisfied huh, humans.

Anyway hor i really have NO ENOUGH TIME leh.

-Sending uniform to the dry cleaner’s

-Unpack luggage

-Go for Grade A Jap Lesson (5 FULL freaking days!!)

-Visit Grandma

-Buy necessities

-Meet up with friends

-Refill shampoo, etc in luggage

-Go out with BF

-Repack luggage

-Collect uniform from dry cleaner’s

-Watch Little Nonya & Bu Liang Xiao Hua

-Go to the Doc’s

etc etc etc

I sometimes wonder why i have enough time to sleep, or do i not??

And still…… i have a whole long list of things yet to do….

-Pass present to LAURIE!!!!!! who doesn’t seems interested in her bday present la

-Collect uniform from dry cleaner’s

-Repack luggage

-Upload photos from Taiwan trip

-Get X’mas presents for colleagues, friends and family members

-Watch last night’s Little Nonya & Bu Liang Xiao Hua

-Go to company doc, dentist

etc etc etc

At least BUNKA is finally over! One down!

FRIDAY- first aid & crm -_-”

Anyway, i actually collated some of the photos i took in taiwan a few days back :)

MORE TO COME IN THE NEAR FUTURE I HOPE

HAHA.

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On the plane.

4hrs30mins.

Super sian. I actually pity passengers who travel to and fro to the states frequently.

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Left our luggages in the hotel and immediately rushed out for food.

Great thing was that our hotel was located in the heart of Xi Men Ding area.

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After bowls of AH ZHONG MEE SUA, FRIED OYSTER, LU ROU RICE, GONG WAN SOUP, ETC..

We decided to get some fruits, only to realize that eithers fruits are really expensive in TAIPEI or we were cheated of SGD$25 for a few slices of watermelon, rock melon and guava.

A few days later, we found out it was the latter.

We got fruits from other stalls at other areas so much cheaper..

So if you happen to visit Xi Men Ding area, please do not purchase any fruits from this particular stall.

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Anyway we were shopping around the XMD area and saw this uncle with his pet squirrel which is extremely obedient and adorable! On it’s owner’s command, the squirrel poses with everyone!!

Damn cute!

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DAY TWO

We set out early in the morning for DIM SUM @ KAOCHI RESTAURANT near YONGKANG ST

High recommended by people in the travel threads (forum)

Quite similar to Ding Tai Feng. Love the Xiao Long Bao, Sheng Jian Bao & Siew Mai!

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Next we headed to the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall aka CKS Memorial Hall.

Chiang Kai Shek was the ‘godfather’ of Taiwan and they built the hall to commemorate him, his teachings and his beliefs.

Excellent workmanship i feel.

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After which we took a train to the City Hall Station and headed for Taipei 101, one of the many tallest buildings in the world.

Of course, we also took the fastest lift to reach 99th or 98th floor (i forgot) which took less than 30seconds. Sorry i am seriously bad with remembering facts especially numeric ones.

Spectacular View.

This picture is hilarious lah.

I am nose-less. HAHA

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Super cool right the centre pic. My mum took it for me.

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This huge yellow ball also known as the damper baby is said to prevent the building from collapsing against typhoons, earthquakes, etc as it weighs 660tonnes and is built in the top of the building.

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Miniature damper baby.

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To be continued……

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