I’m very looking forward to Alishan homestay from 19th to 21st Feb, feeling very excited going to the top of the mountain to see the “Sea of clouds”. Hope the temperature will not be so cold by then.. although I have prepared the winter clothes already.
Based on the weather forecast, the temp on those days should be around 7-13 degrees.

Double room of clouds sea at Small Swiss Homestay

twin of sunglow at homestay

beautiful sea of clouds in front of homestay

It’s a 3D2N tour package includes room charges, 7 meals, 1 way shuttle car from Chiayi HSR station or Chiayi train station to homestay & from homestay to Fenchihu,Alishan and other scenic spots,guide service. Charles is a local guide with good experience of arranging the itinerary of big Alishan area to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and high mountain cuisine.

The itinerary is specially arranged to meet our needs. Including Alishan,Fenchihu,Ding-shihjhuo tea plantation homestay area, aboriginal village, Mt.Dadong national hiking trail, Ding-hu natural park, bamboo forest,cedar forest,etc…

Meals : famous Chiayi rice & turkey meat, famous Fenchihu meal bax, fig jelly natural gel, tea oil chicken, boar meat( mountain pig meat), fried bamboo chicken, small high mountain shrimp,high mountain cabbage and other kinds of high mountain vegetable.

After Alishan, we will then go to Tainan, KaoShiung, and back to Taipei!

There is a free Taipei Metro One-Day Pass (台北捷运一日票) from Taiwan Visitors Association Singapore office at 5 Shenton Way #31-11 UIC Building (Tel:62236546)

- need air-ticket & hotel booking details as doc proof to claim..1 pass per person
- one day free unlimited travelling on Taipei Metro only (worth NT150 if purchase at Taipei)
- according to officer there, promotion end at 31 Mar 2008

I’ve just collected 3 passes, 2 more days to Taiwan!!!

Comparing the performance concert in Taipei to Singapore, it’s a totally different feel from what I attended.
Probably due to the environment nature, the many many supporters in TW making the atmosphere very exciting feel.

Bought the concert dvd few days back and watch, very satisfied and worth the value, only $12.90!

Among the songs in the album, I like these 3 songs alot 最长的电影, 蒲公英的约定 and 白色风车. Nice!!!

Concert pics can be found here

Exactly 8 more days to Taiwan! Me and my colleagues are going to Alishan as part of our trip, and the weather now is SUPER COLD.
The temperature now around 1-10 degrees… One of my colleagues said he gonna wear bermudas and singlet up there, sure bo? I asked him. I think if he really wear that, he will regret for sure and moreover don’t think he got winter wear jacket too. I doubt a normal jacket can withstand the cold wind and temperature there.

Just now evening went to vivocity and bought winter jacket (5 degrees +) and a pair of gloves at wintertime..
Got 10% discount too!! Jacket cost $99.00 and Gloves $18.90 before discount.

After buying the winter stuff, proceed to Crystal Jade for dinner together with Lao Yu Shen~
Total damage $180+. Yummzz..

As for my comments on Crystal Jade, I would feel that the service provided in Vivo is better than the Great World City one.
Their staff are very polite and they will greet and bow to you when you enter and leave the restuarant.

Just created an account at http://www.viwawa.com and play Mahjong and Big2.5 online!
Seems got addicted to this game.. You can try it too!

The Singapore River Hongbao is an annual Chinese New Year cultural exposition which has taken place in Singapore since 1987. It is part of Singapore’s unique way of welcoming and celebrating the lunar new year. At the River Hongbao, one can expect to see -

• majestic large-scale displays of popular Chinese mythical characters such as the God of Fortune, the 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals and other colourful decorations;

• cultural exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, competitions on Chinese culture and New Year traditions;
• daily line-up of traditional and contemporary song & dance performances and activities;

• boisterous fireworks displays, amusement rides and games;

• food and beverage retailing local culinary favourites and foreign delicacies. The essence of SRHB lies in its strong cultural thrust of showcasing Chinese traditions and customs. Specifically, the culture and heritage of a selected city/ province of mainland China is traditionally showcased in SRHB, and this year, the culture and performing arts of Tibet will be showcased.

Event Dates : 5th Feb 2008 to 16th Feb 2008
(Fireworks Schedule - 5 Feb at 9.30pm, 6 Feb at midnight, 7 Feb at 9.30pm, 8 Feb at 9.30pm)

Yes, this year I am going again to take photos. But too bad, gonna miss the fireworks this year. Will you go to such event?

Is it gonna be a good sign this year for me? Still can’t believe what had happened on CNY eve…

One Monday night (4th Feb) during at work, had a chat with my friend in MSN and she told me that she is going Japan for holidays after my Taiwan trip from 18th Feb to 29th Feb. And I asked her, “When are you going to Japan?”. She said she is going from 8th to 14th March, and was surprised to tell me that it’s ACTUALLY the same date that she went to Japan last year too!

WOW, is this a coincidence?!! Then I said, “Wah.. got so “qiao” meh..” Then I told her why not buy “0814” 4D and see can win or not. She then agreed that we buy the number together.. but she did not buy the numbers which she needs to buy. I don’t know why she didn’t want to buy the numbers during lunch time at work.. ;x

On the CNY eve, 6th Feb which is the 4D day.. I asked her, “you buy the numbers already?” She said she haven’t buy.. OMGz..

I told her, “Today Wednesday leh, very dangerous.. if scully open how?” You pay me $2k for first prize?”
She said, “Won’t lah, if it’s meant to be.. it wun run -.-”, the $3 still on my table i haven’t take so no count. Cant be so “heng”".

Looking at the time gonna near the 4D results soon, since she don’t believe so “zhun”.. and I also don’t believe got that “zhun”.
Then I also feel not safe.. I msn another friend who stay nearby me to ask him share and buy the number 0814, $2 each. Play for fun… I specifically told him, it’s a GOLDEN NUMBER!! Must go buy!.. At first he bought the number wrong, 0184.. then he went to buy again 0814.

Ok this is the time already… at 7pm, I’m happily surfing Hardwarezone fourm and I saw a chatter posted 4D results for 6th Feb.
Ahh..!! I can’t believe that the number 0814 appeared in the STARTER prize..!! Is it real?? *Jumped with joy, although not first prize..” Haha.. Check through Singaporepools website haven’t appear yet, started to panic already.. Hey is this guy posting for real or anyhow post one?

Can’t wait to know the truth, switched on 972 radio and listen to the 4D results, KAO!! It’s really 0814!! Opened the website, 0814 too!! My friend also shocked that we won the number!.. Total won $1k. FAT FAT NEW YEAR!!!

It’s a pity my other friend who don’t believe will open didn’t buy the number if not she would have win too..

The theme you are seeing now are specially designed and done by Princess Sabrina, I am quite impressed by the art work she did and her time spent on the theme even on CNY too. Really thanks so much! =)

I personally prefer blue color because it represents nature just like the beautiful sky with birds flying (shown in the design).
And the theme, “the precious moments…” hope that I can blog those happy moments and captured it in my life blog.

Coming up, we might see more changes on the theme… Stay tune!

Happy Lunar New Year all! Cheers~

真的很對不起~我可能笑果做得太過了~得罪到很多人~(我英文很不好是我的不對~我會努力)
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我講話太直太不得體~請你們原諒~真的對不起(新加坡和全國的人民)

對不起!!我會改進~

對不起~對不起~

新年快樂!!

申東靖~(真的很對不起)

http://www.wretch.cc/blog/younghope&article_id=8234921&page=3#comment209425401

I think in the first place he should not be saying all these to offense, we Singaporeans… it’s not as if their english is so good too.
But glad he made his move to apologise to Singaporeans..

It’s a spoiler rainy day yesterday when we went to Sentosa.. It keeps raining non-stop, hoping for it to stop raining but never until late evening around 7pm! It’s hard to get around as it’s raining.. end up we went for cable car and sky rider. Wow, its thrilling and fun.. coz i never try before! We even went to Sentosa 4D Magix to watch a short movie.. it’s quite fun actually as you can feel the 4D effect with chair rocking and spraying of water!! Finally it’s about time to go to Songs of the sea..But overall quite treasure the moments yesterday…

Morning went to Sentosa get the Song of the sea tickets.. and took a snap shot..

The year of RAT! How many RATs are there?

YEAH!! Cable Car ride~!!

Valentine’s Day dinner in cable car.

Sky rider!! Wow.. drizzling somemore.. lol

Song of the sea… :d

Song of the sea…sooo nice..