Taipei 2007-----> again

This is my 3rd visit to Taipei, have been going there for the past 3 consecutive years. The trip is accompanied with Cuiyi, Sharon and 3 of Cuiyi's friends. We set off on 18 Aug and came back on 22 Aug. Oh well, its really so lucky for us this round, there is a typhoon strike on the day before we set off, thanks god it was gone on the following day and the flight did not cancelled due to the poor weather condition.

Day 1 - Sat, 18 Aug

We took the flight from Jetstar, it was quite a good deal after all, it costs about $270 (round trip)at a promotional rate. This is my first time, taking budget airline, its really an experience for me. The seats seem a bit smaller and squeezy than the usual flights. But most importanly, there is no 'entertainment' ---> remember I'm a couch potatoe, I need TV!!! Really a challenge for me to sit through the 4 hours plus journey :P

We touched down at about 6pm plus, the sky was already dark by then, seem like Taiwan's day ends earlier than Singapore. It rained slightly with a bit of wind but its still not as jialat like the other states of Taiwan. We quickly checked in the hotel and head down to Xi Men Ding for makan. We are so hungry after the flight and we decide to reward ourself with a buffet meal, Taiwanese has a unique way to say buffet, they called 吃到饱, which mean eat till you really full. The 吃到饱 meal is actually their 麻辣锅, we ordered the 鸳鸯 type, which is the half spicy and half non-spicy.

麻辣锅

Day 2 - Sun, 19 Aug

I brought Cuiyi and Sharon to the famous landmark of Taiwan - 101. It was rather quiet for a Sunday's morning to go there, cos there are mostly offices there and its not open on Sunday.

Taipei 101 building

After 101, we head down to our favourite spot ----> 五份铺 , its a place that sell wholesale garments, it will be cheaper if you buy in bulks. Its a must go place if you wanna buy fashion clothings.

me @ 五份铺 with my shopping 战利品 (the black shopping bag)


Day 3 - Mon, 20 Aug

On the 3rd day, we head down to 九份, we took an hour train ride, its a standing ticket, we gotta stand throughout the whole journey wor~

九份 is an old street mostly visit by Japanese tourists. You can easily find many different types of Taiwanese's tibits and snack.

九份's view

At night, we finally head down to Taipei's most famous night market street - 士林夜市. Its something simlar to the Hong Kong's ladies street, but there have lots of street foods, we bought quite a few varieties to share among us like ah zhong mian xian, siu jian bao, bubble tea, chicken cutlet, taiwanese sausage and more... can't imagine we have eaten so much rite?

Day 4 - Tues, 21 Aug

The 4th day is really a mad rush. We started off with hot spring at 新北头 , heard that hot spring aids blood circulation, you should try it when you are at Taipei.

@ 新北头 - the hot spring hotel that we went

The hot spring water

After hot spring, we head down to 淡水, to try out their super long ice cream and bought some of their seafood tibits and 铁蛋.

@ 淡水

Later we covered wu fen pu and shilin to make up any last mintues shopping. We reached back to the hotel at almost 2am and packed till 4am.

@ shilin - enjoying my favourite mango ice

Day 5 - 22 Aug, Wed

On the last day, we only manage to get up late in the morning. As usual, we make full use of the time we have to do any last mintue shopping, we head down to 101 again follow by xi men ding. Guess what? We saw Jacky Wu and NoNo filming at one of the shop at xi men ding, its really an experience to see them in person. Espeically NoNo, he looks much better off scene.

NoNo with Jin Wen

The artists are just everywhere...

In Taipei, most products are endorsed by famous artists, you can easily find some familar faces on a soft drink can, posters at MRT stations and streets etc.

Especially S.H.E and Fei Lun Hai, seem like they are 'everywhere' in Taipei...

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http://s183.photobucket.com/albums/x293/racheljialin/Taipei%202007/

YES! I passed!

YEAH! I finally made it this round! This is what I said to myself when I hit the ON SCREEN button, the feeling is so significant when I gotten the result. This is my 'don't know' how many attempts of Advanced Driving Theory Test, which it always so difficult for me to pass each time. Well, I can't wait to start my driving lessons ya. Mmm... Have been deciding whether to take a automatic or manual driving lessons, seem like I will opt for automatic after taking Peiting's advice ya. Anyway, I still looking forward for my lessons, it gotta be a new experience for me ya. Cheers~

桜色舞うころ - By Mika Nakashima

The title of the song is 桜色舞うころ; Sakurairo Mau Koro; When the Cherry Blossom Colours Dance by Mika.

The mood of the song flows nicely to the MV.

The Cakey Karaoke's Nite...

The header sounds hilarious but its indeed FUN on that nite hahaha... Cuiyi, Steph, Jiabi and Me celebrating Shirley & Peiting 's birthday - the July Babies.

The Culprit!


It started off with the durian's feast at chinatown. I will say a big NO when it comes to durian, I simply hate the smell, but somehow Steph, Cuiyi, Peiting and Shirley ate it before entering the KTV... The smell is just so unbearable when they started to blurt. Faintzzzz

The Victim!


The night went on with the singing and chatting. The cake cutting was the high light of the night. The cake was bought by Cuiyi at Polar but its seem not the type that we can use to 'sabo' cos there's a hard chocolate topping.

As usual, we sing a happy birthday song and present the presents to both the July's babies. For Shirley, we get her a deuter bag pack which will be just as good for her frequent diving trips. As for Peiting, we get her a Nike's watch - seem like I roughly know what's her preference on watches.

Time for the cake feasting!

This is mad, but its fun, the 'cake fight' started off with Peiting, and then followed by me (yeah I finally take my revenge, but I also kanna the cake on my face and hair.) Cuiyi kanna the most among us, she even sat on the cake hahaha!



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Jacky Rocks!

Jacky Encore!



This is my second concert of the year after Rain's concert. I would really put both my thumbs up - that's Jacky Cheung! Been gathering kakits to watch Jacky's concert, no doubts the charm's of Jacky do manage to get Jess & hubby and Xueli to join me for this concert. Oh ya, not forgetting Michelle, thanks for helping us to get the tickets, the views are good, we like it very much. Stephie was there yesterday too, she do enjoyed the concert as well. Wow its so shiok to hear Jacky sings "live"! His vocal is damm powerful, I started to develop goose pimples when I heard him singing, especially his classic songs like 每天爱你多一些，离开以后，爱是永恒，她来听我的演唱会，etc... I'm surprise I can even sing along with him ya.

The songs Jacky sung bring me back to my school days, especially the days when I started listening to canton pop - Jacky's songs has been alway in my FAVE's lists. Oh well, I really can't bear to leave the concert yesterday, will I have the chance to catch Jacky's concert again?

Your Birthdate: April 3

You are more than a big ball of energy - you are a big ball of hyper. You are always on the go, but you don't have a type a personality. Instead of channeling your energy into work, you instead go for fun and adventure. Witty and verbal, you can have an interesting conversation with anyone. Your strength: Your larger than life imagination Your weakness: You tend to be pretty scattered Your power color: Lime Your power symbol: Lightening bolt Your power month: March

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

WISH ME LUCK!

Things has not been doing fine for me these days especially when it comes to work, seem like work has getting more complicated so as the people, I still cannot understand why its so diffcult to get yourself organised and well prepared. :( sighzzz

Nevertheless I still looking at the brighter side, let's hope things will change for the better and I shall be able to find a new job soon. Wish me luck, I need it badly...