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Saturday, October 31, 2009@ 8:39 PM
Sick of this place
It's 3 days seems I'm back home & I'm totally not used to the place. It all seems so foreign to me that I could hardly recognise anymore.
People on streets were not friendly and had eyes over their forehead; reckless & dumb drivers roamed the roads; everywhere else could see "KAISU" people who knocked, pushed, squeezed, struggled & barged their way through the latest sale or the wide spread of buffet line....
I felt so disgraceful when I am actually one of them. Thus, nowadays I seldom reveal myself and a citizen from this country when I'm overseas (especially when I see others @ the same place with me). I just can't stand staying here anymore... Gotta find a way out.
For example, today was at XYZ shopping mall parking lot, where I spotted an empty lot. Further front was a car waiting and even futher ahead, was another car which was leaving. In simple equation, 1 empty lot for the 1st waiting car, so I naturally took the 2nd lot. BUT, the driver horned at me claiming that she was waiting for the 2nd lot and ask me to shift. Well, DUMB enough (maybe being influenced with the good attitude from other country) I shifted my car. IN THE END, the smart-alec driver spotted the 1st lot and shifted her car in whereas immediately after I shifted out another driver quickly droved her car in. So 2 lots, 2 cars, left me dumbfounded without a lot. Not blocking the way, I drove outta sight where I'll leave enough room for others to maneuver through. After stopping my car, the 1st driver WHO PARKED HER CAR NICE AND WELL came over and said, "I wanted to say sorry...." but before she could continue, I interrupted, "It's okay, what's the point of apologising, what can you do? Shift your car out for me to park?!" With that, she walked away. Am I being mean, well I know I am, for this world will not pity you for being dumb. I had my share of dumbness, so I dun need another to spit and stomp and gloat about it. Soon enough, I spotted another sign of a driver who took more than 5mins to park her car into a parallel lot (how I know it's 5mins, 2 songs had passed, considering each is approx 3mins).
Seeing enough, I really wish I was outta here. Outta this country where the surface seems nice while the inside is rotten. I rather go somewhere, where it's rotten on the surface while it's nice and warmth and u'll feel 人情味 everywhere u go.
Think I've grumble enough, time to continue my rotting experience on a HaLLoWeeN~NigHt~~~ wahahahaha
It's amazing that even though both are islands, why is 1 sunny and beautiful while the other is gloomy and run-down? Is it due to geographical location? Or probably due to the government's investment in modernising the civilisation? I'll not debate on these reasons.
But the truth is that sunny & beautiful might not be all that matters, with more modern technologies, more advance traffic systems, more dustbins placed everywhere, it seems that people are not becoming more beautiful than they should. Litterbugs everywhere, Selfish people who refuse to give up seats to the elderly and needy, Lane cutters who didn't bother to signal, Ppl hogging everywhere from roads to entrances to shop counters.
On the other hand, the gloomy and run-down island is much different. Though it was not dominated by modern technologies; people seems to be cultivated in a different manner. Dustbin was not well populated, but people Don't litter just anywhere. Train & Buses are so packed and u can still see the heart-warming sight of people giving seats to the elderly (not just the one giving seat, the others gave way for e elderly to move). Vehicles are fast and furious yet u dun see accidents anywhere (they always say the drivers here are TOP, Numero UNO!!! Coz the 'lumber 2' is already dead), cars dash in and out but they never fail to signal. Sales are everywhere, but people just formed a natural queue...
So, is it the fault of modern civillisation that resulted in these UNCIVILLISED actions and manners? I'll leave that as it is....
Anyway, I'm back to this miserable little island almost the size of the entire Taipei (not typo, it's really taipei including the outskirts). It kinda hit me when the plane landed this morning, with a bump, it reminded me of all the stuffs which I dun wanna think about... So I shall not say much.
Lets recall the past 3 HAPPY days.
WK & me, before leaving for our R &R
The morning sun, gives the warmth feeling
our 1st destination, 剑湖山世界
Temples are everywhere, even @ theme parks
Mini Ferris Wheel
Year of the COW
Acting cool
from the Cost to the Mountain, people lives everywhere
My Ideal Home Concept, small on mountain by the sea
Say HI
海洋公园 is our next destination
where u can see dolphins juggle balls
Sing songs
Do high flying stuns
Kissing Boys
And if you think these are all from the show, there was more... Sea Lion show is next but I didn't take any photos coz it's too common. Well, after the lion show, was a sync swimming show which i didn't take any pics either. But 2gether with the sync swim, is a high-diving show with the following as finale.
If you think that this guy is outta his mind by standing high up with a swimming trunks,
I can tell u, HE IS CRAZY, that bloody tower is 20m high, that like 9 storeys high
And so he did a back flip, 720 deg somersault and dived head in the pool.
Oh gosh, time sure flies when u're having fun... Especially in e la~lala land of happiness... 18 days had past since I've touch down here in Taiwan. Work has all been complete and I can say it's been the most peaceful / safe work trip ever... All pre-determined objectives were met and everyone is happy. So am I.
So we had a "celebration dinner" earlier & dammm they drink like nobody business... We ended up finish tonnes of beer (cans and bottles), a bottle of Jonnie Walker Black and a Martell...
Luckily I still managed to make it back to my room.... (ahem, alone with nobody else)
Well, when work is over, playtime is near... I'll be heading towards Taipei soon ( Juz 2 days~~~ Juz 2 days) and it'll be non-stop actions of shopping, dining & partying !! woohooo.... Can't wait man...
But it would also mean that I'll be heading back to the miserable work place (S*** man)... But on e bright side, it's nearing x'Mas & I'll have all my friends to party with....
Some pics I've took along e way... But do not view it when u're eating, about to eat, just finish eating, either way... do not view it if you are prone to puking when seeing disgusting stuff...
sunrise in tw always brings a good feeling
take a closer look, it's round and warmth
taiwan is full of temples
& this 1 holds my initials
my fren caught a geeky gecko, hahaa
guess wat, this is a carcass of a dead dog (probably died for days... poor fella)
It's been quite a while since I'm back here in Taiwan. Emotions got to me, I can say.... alot....
Reached quite early (6.30am) & it was already so bright (like 9am in sg)...
So took an 3hrs long journey to my destination where I'll begin a 1 month *work* here... Really looking forward...
Well, 1st day is always about briefing and briefing... That can't be helped. But I can really say, my mood had been exceptionally good since touch down. Maybe it's the place. So, expect more blOgs when I'm free here... Especially when I've spent 3hrs since 10pm setting up the network to get online... hahaha (well, I'm a prO in this)....
Though it's just mid-week, but mood had been ever-changing.
Was really happy on Monday when I met up with e LoL groupie... I'll let e pics do e talking...
e day opened with 大姐's opening speech
we were then issued with post-it notes
Though we were not suppose to stick to our heads...
what a wide spread of yummies
After dinner, everyone was given a LoL Teddy by 大姐
Yummy Selegie Tao-Hui
With and without soya drink
Welcome e ladies from MSI'08
& the thorn among e roses
Ended e day with all our teddies group shot
& their names
Finally, teddies with us...
As it was a monday nite, we ended & left quite early... (大姐 gotta go pick up her beau) But not sure for e others, I had a bad stomach aft e meal... Think is the Kopi I had... Coz while ordering, the AT waitress asked," eH, u all hor, order so much, can finish anot?" So I replied, "Excuse me, we've placed our orders. You just have to note them down. Thank you."
Does it sounds offending? I dunnno for me, but I hate it when ppl question my ABILITY to eat !!!
Well, this ability landed me in the clinic e nxt day. Gotta 2 days MC for (mild) food poisoning. But an unexpected fone call on Tues evening gave me an unexpected news and therefore an unexpected reaction.
Was TOLD-ED to go back office on wed (that's y I'm here now). Well, it's a living. You are always to DO what your superior tells u to do. Unless you're e BIG BOSS, of Coz... Derr.....
Oh well, that is life & I'll leave it as it is. I'll be gone for 3 wks (work trip) after today and will find time to blog while there...
With heavy downpour looming over the skies, the swimming trip to Shep's place was cancelled. Much to Ameila's disappointment (who ask her to catch a cold)...
So instead, went to a ROM ceremony with Ruby (actually is accompany her) at Furama Hotel. After the ceremony, hang out wiht bibi @ serangoon mac (Ordered a frep, but forgot tat i got the mac card, dumb me) for a while b4 she left with her colleague to another colleague's child 1st mth chalet...
Met Gene shortly after and we embarked to IKEA for some quick shopping b4 he proceed to pick ... from the airport (Oh shit, i fOrgOt her name). At IKEA while enjoying some meatballs, we discovered the art of photography...
1/2 eaten meatball. still looking good in e hands of a pro with an iPhone
more pro-pics by Gene
& this is how it actually looks like
Here's e empty plate, still looking good & classy
& finally hOw an idiOtic face wOuld spOil the whOle picture...
After IKEA, went back Godma hse and got agitated by the naughty Ameila (Haiz, as she grows older, she seems to get more rebellious)
Shao Hua called invoked my alcohol belly...
So I changed up and went downstairs to hail a cab. So coincidentally tat it was already 11.50pm. So waited... and waited.... and waited... Saw the 1st cab, green light for hire, i put my hand to hail and tat Blind idiotic taxi driver juz zoom pass without even lifting an eyelid (Oh ya, he's blind, den why is he on the road?) So i wait and wait again, now the 2nd taxi driver stopped at the traffic light, so i stand on the road to hail e cab BUT he NATURALLY turned right even when he see me. Bloody A**. 3rd taxi driver turned at the junction to e road which I am hailing from, and he waved to me while driving away (what's e rush?!) So, luckily a 4th cab stopped at where I was to allow the passenger to alight, I immediately opened e door and popped e question, "Uncle, Siglap ?" And that's how I eventually board a cab... Talking about taxi drivers always complaining that times are bad, no business... Look who's talking... Got biz for u always dun wanna pick up, just to get the bloody midnight charge. WTF !!!
Finally, I reached Siglap to meet SH to watch Manu 2-2 draw with Sunderland... (but we only watched 1st half)...Anyway, I'll meet up with him again as we embarked on our journey to the always sunshine and ever beautiful, TAIWAN !!!
u like taiwan~~me like taiwan~~~all like taiwan~~~
Hello. This is Flik フリクChen 秋本駿.
1st cRieD on 28/01
I've liVed for a Quarter Century.
& I love Cherry Blossoms.
Full Time worker; Part time professional bitch-er
always bitching just at about anything, anywhere, anyhow... wakebOardEr,
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amateur culinary artist,
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Loneliness is the poverty of self; Solitude is the richness of self
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where it all begins
There Was a Cherry-Tree
There was a cherry-tree. Its bloomy snows
Cool even now the fevered sight that knows
No more its airy visions of pure joy --
As when you were a girl.
There was a cherry-tree. The Bluejay sat
Her blue against its white -- O blue as jet
She seemed there then!-- But now -- Whoever knew
She was so pale a blue!
There was a cherry-tree -- our child-eyes saw
The miracle:-- Its pure white snows did thaw
Into a crimson fruitage, far too sweet
But for a girl to eat.
There was a cherry-tree, give thanks and joy!--
There was a bloom of snow -- There was a girl --
There was a bluejay of the realest blue --
And fruit for both of you.
