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!!!

I notice that different stores selling flowers have different types of meanings for their flowers. Same goes to different countries, different meaning of lowers. So it’s better for you to check it out.

No. of Stalk Message
1 You’re the only one for me
2 So right together
3 I love you
6 I want to be yours
8 Simply irresistable
9 Forever in love
10 You’re perfect
11 For magic moments shared
12 I adore you
16 Sweet memories
18 You have a special allure; Simply alluring
20 You and I are perfect together
21 My special love
24 I cherish our love together
36 Light my fire; You light up my life
48 True love
50 Golden memories
99 Be mine and make me complete
100 Totally in love with you
101 You enchant me
999 An eternal promise

Flower Message
Rose-White I’m worthy of you; Spritual love; Purity
Rose-Yellow I’m not worthy of your love; Freedom
Rose-Orange You’re my secret love
Rose-Mixture of Red & White United in love
Statics Forget me not; Remember me forever
Sunflower Glory; Sunshine; Respect
Tulip-Red Red Declaration of love
Tulip-Cream I’ll love you forever
Tulip-Yellow I’m hopelessly in love

Source taken from the Bloomdale florist store that I bought the flowers.
http://www.bloomdale.com.sg/index.php?&app=meanings

Cheers!! Happy Valentine’s Day in advance!

The color of a rose can have a very different meaning from what you intend, so if you are interested to get roses you can refer to the color meanings.

Red roses - proclaim “I love you.”
Pale pink roses - connote grace, gentleness, and gratitude.
Light Pink Roses - A joy to behold, light pink roses express fun and happiness.
Deep pink roses say “Thank you.”
Lilac roses - indicate the sender has fallen in love at first sight with the recipient and is enchanted.
Pure white roses symbolize truth and innocence. They also send other messages: “I miss you” and “You’re heavenly
Coral roses express one thing with their passionate color: Desire.
Peach roses speak of appreciation, gratitude, and also sympathy.
Orange roses communicate enthusiasm and desire on the part of the sender.
Dead Roses Regardless of the original color, dead roses say “It’s over” loud and clear.

COMBINED ROSES
Put two or more colors of roses together, and a new rose meaning arises:

White Roses + Yellow Roses
A symbol of harmony.

Red Roses + Yellow Roses
A message of happiness and celebration.

Red Roses + White Roses
An indication of bonding and harmony.

MORE ROSE SYMBOLISM
While roses are traditionally presented in bouquet form, these are also acceptable:

Single Red Rose
“I love you” (but I’m not going to go broke telling you).

Single Rose Any Color
“I thank you” (and I’m still not going to go broke saying so).

Two Roses Entwined
An engagement or marriage is imminent.

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~