每个人都有自己想去的地方 ,想做的事情。每样想得到的东西都有一个对的时间来达成。不用急 ,不用催, 到了想挡也不成。
就让我们一步一步来实现。不过要记得，我们有的是时间 , 需要更多的也是时间。千万不要败给时间。
又一年过了，新年快乐 !
就让我们一步一步来实现。不过要记得，我们有的是时间 , 需要更多的也是时间。千万不要败给时间。
又一年过了，新年快乐 !
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Day 3 @ Busan-Gyeongju
Day 3 (from Busan to Gyeongju)
It was kinda like a runaway trip to Gyeongju. My original plan was to stay in Busan for 3-4 days, spending my 3rd day in the Northern area such as Geumjeongsanseong Fortress and Beomeosa Temple and shopping at Pusan National University Shopping Street followed by a Night View Tour with Busan City Tour Bus (citytourbusan.com) and then leaving early for Gyeongju on my 4th day.
But i decided to get out of Busan, because i was afraid of being found. I woke up, packed my stuff and when i was about to leave my room with my backpack, my phone rang. He had figured out how to call international number. I told him that i am leaving Busan for Gyeongju and he said to meet me for lunch. Why not! Sigh.. Why not?
In 30mins time, he arrived at my lobby,carried my backpack, put into his car boot and drove to Nampo Dong after i said i want to eat cold noodles. All along i have been eating instant Cold noodles which i bought from supermarket and it was the first time i am eating cold noodles in a Korean restaurant and its mastita!!! The accompanying hot drink which taste like some non oily stock is ultra tasty as well. The restaurant is located on the left at the end of Gwangbok-ro Shopping Street. It is suppose to be very famous but with autumn and before lunch hour, we were one of the few customers in the store.
After which he drove me to the interstate bus terminal which was not at where i thought it will be. I thought it will be at Busan Station which is a couple of stops from Nampo Dong but in the end it was actually about 30-45mins drive away. All the way North, after Beomeosa Temple, at Busan Central Bus Terminal. All thanks to him i did not take the wrong route and thanks to him i get to eat the delicious cold noodles.
I bought my bus ticket to Gyeongju at krw4500. Since there was another 45mins before my bus depart, i treat him to a coffee at Paris Baguette to thank him for driving me around and for paying for all my meals. What i paid for is so little as compared to what he has treated me, but something better than nothing i guess.
We chat for a while more and then it was time to board the bus at platform 6. The bus was not even half filled and the journey was the shortest intercity ride i have ever taken. When i was about to make myself very comfortable, i realised we are entering into the city of Gyeongju. All in about 1.5hrs time. Perhaps it was the scenery of golden fields and blue skies that made the journey seems so short.
I went to the nearest information center i can see and ask them to help me book an accommodation after giving my budget (krw 30,000). They manage to find one at krw40,000 which i agreed to take on. The helpful ladies at i wrote down the address of the accommodation for me and ask me to take a cab. 'Its very near' they said. Indeed it was, less than krw4000 later and i was there. My accommodation is 3mins walk from the Daereungwon Royal Tombs and walkable to the other attractions in the area. I managed to get 2 nights stay at krw 70,000. Own room, own toilet. Yup, happy.
I left my baggage in the room, slide the wooden doors and lock the outer door with a metal spoon. Yes. A metal spoon. It is all about trust. Hahaha.... I walked out looking for food and all i want was rice. It was around 4pm and i was starving. I walked along the main road and all i see are cafes and finally a restaurant selling some traditional rice set which requires 2 to eat. I went into a few and they rejected me. I was starving!!!! I walked on, thinking i will have to settled for bread or cakes until i saw this guy cleaning his bike outside a cafe. I asked him where can i go for bap (rice) and he point infront. I asked him to write down the shop name for me and he did. Once again, i see light! I thanked him and float off to the restaurant just after the junction. It is a traditional sit on the wooden floor restaurant. I took on my shoes, smile alot and looked tired and went to a table. The lady boss asked me what i want and i point to the table beside me. She said 'Gyeongju Bimbibap?' and i said 'YES'. She said 'Hanna?(one)' and i look up at her like the way puss in boots did and nodded my head. She hesitated for a while and said 'okok' and went into the kitchen. I almost burst into tears. SHe came back 10mins later and brought with her a tray of delicious looking food. She helped me put the rice into the main bowl, add the chili paste, stirred and gestured for me to tuck in. It was one of the best meal ever. A meal that makes me go all warm inside. And it was super ultra delicious. All this for just SGD$9. And there was a bowl of hot spicy tofu soup to go along. I call this restaurant My Heaven.
Satisfied, i asked for directions for Anapji Ponds, they point to across the road and i saw the roadsigns pointing there as well. I cross the road and first thought was 'No admission fees?' second was ' This is Anapji Ponds? The one everyone commended as a must go?' I walked on a unpaved path , beside me are wilted lotus flowers. I guess i have come at the wrong season. I am sure it will be very beautiful if the lotus flowers are all in full bloom. I walked to the Pavilion in the middle of the pond, sat there looking at the clouds, still not able to believe that this is Anapji Ponds. Walked around some more, trying to find reasons why they say this is one of the best sight in Gyeongju. Finally decided to give out and walk out.
I see ppl riding bikes, looking like tourist, zooming past me, past Anapji Ponds and i decided to go in that direction.
I.FINALLY.REACH.ANAPJI.PONDS. It is a 5mins walk up from the Lotus Flower Complex. Faintz. I paid krw 1,000 for admission, walked in and understood why they say this is a must go. This place is IPUDA! Not flowers blooming everywhere kinda pretty but simple, ancient kinda pretty. I walked around the pond 3 times, tried to capture the place during sunset. I wanted to stay there longer as reviews state that the best time for photos is when the lights are switched on after sunset but sadly, my dslr died on me and it was getting too cold for my thin thin cardigan. I finally left at 7pm.
I cross the road, walked up a little slope and followed the little walking path to Seokbingko Ice storehouse which is a rather big underground 'warehouse' to store Ice built many many many many years ago. Then i passed by Wolseong Fortress which is suppose to be real pretty with cherry blossoms and rape flowers field but again, i was there at the wrong season. It was getting darker and there are no street lamps and not much ppl along the path and i was starting to panic as i have no idea how long more i need to walk to get out of here and reach the main road. I started walking faster and faster and finally saw the turnoff to Cheomseongdae Observatory. Phew.
i walked back out to the main street and walked back to my accommodation and i realised that i am hungry again. I saw this big restaurant and ordered a tofu soup. I realised that this restaurant is so big because it needs to cater to the busloads of tourists who will be visiting the nearby attractions during the day. It feels like a canteen. Needless to say, the food was not that impressive and i felt that it was loaded with MSG. Just a personal opinion.
I walked back to my accommodation after the meal as it was getting too cold and too dark for me. It was only 8+pm. The owner of the accommodation was standing by the door doing some warm up exercise as i was walking in and i gestured cold by hugging myself, tightly. He asked me to go into my room. It was heated!! The floor is warm and comfortable that i just lie down and soak in the warmth. There is a TV in the room but no Wifi so, it was a early night for me.
It was kinda like a runaway trip to Gyeongju. My original plan was to stay in Busan for 3-4 days, spending my 3rd day in the Northern area such as Geumjeongsanseong Fortress and Beomeosa Temple and shopping at Pusan National University Shopping Street followed by a Night View Tour with Busan City Tour Bus (citytourbusan.com) and then leaving early for Gyeongju on my 4th day.
But i decided to get out of Busan, because i was afraid of being found. I woke up, packed my stuff and when i was about to leave my room with my backpack, my phone rang. He had figured out how to call international number. I told him that i am leaving Busan for Gyeongju and he said to meet me for lunch. Why not! Sigh.. Why not?
In 30mins time, he arrived at my lobby,carried my backpack, put into his car boot and drove to Nampo Dong after i said i want to eat cold noodles. All along i have been eating instant Cold noodles which i bought from supermarket and it was the first time i am eating cold noodles in a Korean restaurant and its mastita!!! The accompanying hot drink which taste like some non oily stock is ultra tasty as well. The restaurant is located on the left at the end of Gwangbok-ro Shopping Street. It is suppose to be very famous but with autumn and before lunch hour, we were one of the few customers in the store.
After which he drove me to the interstate bus terminal which was not at where i thought it will be. I thought it will be at Busan Station which is a couple of stops from Nampo Dong but in the end it was actually about 30-45mins drive away. All the way North, after Beomeosa Temple, at Busan Central Bus Terminal. All thanks to him i did not take the wrong route and thanks to him i get to eat the delicious cold noodles.
I bought my bus ticket to Gyeongju at krw4500. Since there was another 45mins before my bus depart, i treat him to a coffee at Paris Baguette to thank him for driving me around and for paying for all my meals. What i paid for is so little as compared to what he has treated me, but something better than nothing i guess.
We chat for a while more and then it was time to board the bus at platform 6. The bus was not even half filled and the journey was the shortest intercity ride i have ever taken. When i was about to make myself very comfortable, i realised we are entering into the city of Gyeongju. All in about 1.5hrs time. Perhaps it was the scenery of golden fields and blue skies that made the journey seems so short.
I went to the nearest information center i can see and ask them to help me book an accommodation after giving my budget (krw 30,000). They manage to find one at krw40,000 which i agreed to take on. The helpful ladies at i wrote down the address of the accommodation for me and ask me to take a cab. 'Its very near' they said. Indeed it was, less than krw4000 later and i was there. My accommodation is 3mins walk from the Daereungwon Royal Tombs and walkable to the other attractions in the area. I managed to get 2 nights stay at krw 70,000. Own room, own toilet. Yup, happy.
I left my baggage in the room, slide the wooden doors and lock the outer door with a metal spoon. Yes. A metal spoon. It is all about trust. Hahaha.... I walked out looking for food and all i want was rice. It was around 4pm and i was starving. I walked along the main road and all i see are cafes and finally a restaurant selling some traditional rice set which requires 2 to eat. I went into a few and they rejected me. I was starving!!!! I walked on, thinking i will have to settled for bread or cakes until i saw this guy cleaning his bike outside a cafe. I asked him where can i go for bap (rice) and he point infront. I asked him to write down the shop name for me and he did. Once again, i see light! I thanked him and float off to the restaurant just after the junction. It is a traditional sit on the wooden floor restaurant. I took on my shoes, smile alot and looked tired and went to a table. The lady boss asked me what i want and i point to the table beside me. She said 'Gyeongju Bimbibap?' and i said 'YES'. She said 'Hanna?(one)' and i look up at her like the way puss in boots did and nodded my head. She hesitated for a while and said 'okok' and went into the kitchen. I almost burst into tears. SHe came back 10mins later and brought with her a tray of delicious looking food. She helped me put the rice into the main bowl, add the chili paste, stirred and gestured for me to tuck in. It was one of the best meal ever. A meal that makes me go all warm inside. And it was super ultra delicious. All this for just SGD$9. And there was a bowl of hot spicy tofu soup to go along. I call this restaurant My Heaven.
Satisfied, i asked for directions for Anapji Ponds, they point to across the road and i saw the roadsigns pointing there as well. I cross the road and first thought was 'No admission fees?' second was ' This is Anapji Ponds? The one everyone commended as a must go?' I walked on a unpaved path , beside me are wilted lotus flowers. I guess i have come at the wrong season. I am sure it will be very beautiful if the lotus flowers are all in full bloom. I walked to the Pavilion in the middle of the pond, sat there looking at the clouds, still not able to believe that this is Anapji Ponds. Walked around some more, trying to find reasons why they say this is one of the best sight in Gyeongju. Finally decided to give out and walk out.
I see ppl riding bikes, looking like tourist, zooming past me, past Anapji Ponds and i decided to go in that direction.
I.FINALLY.REACH.ANAPJI.PONDS. It is a 5mins walk up from the Lotus Flower Complex. Faintz. I paid krw 1,000 for admission, walked in and understood why they say this is a must go. This place is IPUDA! Not flowers blooming everywhere kinda pretty but simple, ancient kinda pretty. I walked around the pond 3 times, tried to capture the place during sunset. I wanted to stay there longer as reviews state that the best time for photos is when the lights are switched on after sunset but sadly, my dslr died on me and it was getting too cold for my thin thin cardigan. I finally left at 7pm.
I cross the road, walked up a little slope and followed the little walking path to Seokbingko Ice storehouse which is a rather big underground 'warehouse' to store Ice built many many many many years ago. Then i passed by Wolseong Fortress which is suppose to be real pretty with cherry blossoms and rape flowers field but again, i was there at the wrong season. It was getting darker and there are no street lamps and not much ppl along the path and i was starting to panic as i have no idea how long more i need to walk to get out of here and reach the main road. I started walking faster and faster and finally saw the turnoff to Cheomseongdae Observatory. Phew.
i walked back out to the main street and walked back to my accommodation and i realised that i am hungry again. I saw this big restaurant and ordered a tofu soup. I realised that this restaurant is so big because it needs to cater to the busloads of tourists who will be visiting the nearby attractions during the day. It feels like a canteen. Needless to say, the food was not that impressive and i felt that it was loaded with MSG. Just a personal opinion.
I walked back to my accommodation after the meal as it was getting too cold and too dark for me. It was only 8+pm. The owner of the accommodation was standing by the door doing some warm up exercise as i was walking in and i gestured cold by hugging myself, tightly. He asked me to go into my room. It was heated!! The floor is warm and comfortable that i just lie down and soak in the warmth. There is a TV in the room but no Wifi so, it was a early night for me.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Last 4 days of the year.
I see you.
Hiding behind the trees.
Shyly stealing glances at me.
But I still see you.
Your glow gives you away.
I will always see you.
My last early shift, this year, ever. Last time waking up at 5am to prepare for work.
Hiding behind the trees.
Shyly stealing glances at me.
But I still see you.
Your glow gives you away.
I will always see you.
My last early shift, this year, ever. Last time waking up at 5am to prepare for work.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Getting what I want?!?
I have been thinking of getting a labtop for myself for a while.
Today I found out that I will be getting a labtop. For work.
NOT.GOOD
Today I found out that I will be getting a labtop. For work.
NOT.GOOD
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
原来要当那些 '打破砂锅问道底' 的人一点也不难。
只要把sensitivity给switch off, 不要想到别人的感受，不自在，尴尬。这样就行了。
Practice makes perfect, 让我试试吧。
只要把sensitivity给switch off, 不要想到别人的感受，不自在，尴尬。这样就行了。
Practice makes perfect, 让我试试吧。
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Blah-ing
Went Muar during the weekend to attend ah girl's wedding. It has been a long while since we last met. She still looks the same, like the ah girl we all used to know. But a doctor she is now, all grown up. Can see that her parents are awfully proud of her, her husband always there for her, a blissful bride she is. Happy for her and hope that her future path will be even more smooth sailing and fortunate.
Stucked in the office on xmas eve. Waiting for 6pm to come. No travel plans can be made for the next year hence no travel website for me to surf. I'm just boredddddddddd to tears. It's driving me crazy.
The swing is still there.
Stucked in the office on xmas eve. Waiting for 6pm to come. No travel plans can be made for the next year hence no travel website for me to surf. I'm just boredddddddddd to tears. It's driving me crazy.
The swing is still there.
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Thursday, December 20, 2012
Last 2 weeks of 2012
Suddenly felt like a giant wave has wash upon me. The last few weeks of the year used to be the most laid back and snoozy period but not for this year. Since I got the confirmation of the new job I started feeling more and more busy and they are not due to this new position.
Felt like there are more things to be done. And in a rush to get them done. I hope all well will end well. Hope that the last 2 months of this year of the boar will be smooth sailing and may my prayers be answered. Thank you.
Filled with anticipations yet surounded by doubts. I need strength.
Thanks to those who have helped or supported me along the way.
我正在努力的活着。你呢?
Felt like there are more things to be done. And in a rush to get them done. I hope all well will end well. Hope that the last 2 months of this year of the boar will be smooth sailing and may my prayers be answered. Thank you.
Filled with anticipations yet surounded by doubts. I need strength.
Thanks to those who have helped or supported me along the way.
我正在努力的活着。你呢?
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Changes. .
I wonder how long I can last. . In the new job and without going travelling.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Luckily. .
I thought other than the $100 spent on the SG-BKK I will have to forgo the $200 spent on the airtic to and fro KL and Vientiane.
But looks like I will be able to go after all...
But looks like I will be able to go after all...
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
121212
Well, last one for this century.
From 999 to 111111 to today 121212, im still me.
Perhaps first of march, two thousand fourteen then.
After 5yrs in my current position, I'm moving to a new area. At least a change in my life. Lets hope this will not be the only change in life.
From 999 to 111111 to today 121212, im still me.
Perhaps first of march, two thousand fourteen then.
After 5yrs in my current position, I'm moving to a new area. At least a change in my life. Lets hope this will not be the only change in life.
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Sunday, December 09, 2012
Thursday, December 06, 2012
1 more down. .
Finally decided on my return leg for the upcoming trip. Now all I need to do is settle my journey from SIN to KUL and back. Coach, train or fly?
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Wednesday, December 05, 2012
别来无恙
I never know what to say when friends whom I have not meet for a very long time ask 'How have you been?' Simply because there has been no changes. I'm still single, same job, doing the same thing day in day out. Same same same. Not even similar, just SAME.
So now I am going to do things differently.
Wish me well!
So now I am going to do things differently.
Wish me well!
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Monday, December 03, 2012
七七四十九
49 more days to my Laos trip.
Just an airtic bot(KUL - VTE ). Playing with all alternatives. Will I have enough time to go Jing Hong in Yunnan? Not sure if it's worth going. Still researching..
Just an airtic bot(KUL - VTE ). Playing with all alternatives. Will I have enough time to go Jing Hong in Yunnan? Not sure if it's worth going. Still researching..
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Sunday, December 02, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Perhaps, these are the signs that i have been waiting for.
And the worst part is, I don't feel anger, I just accept it with resignation.
Let's embrace arrows..
And the worst part is, I don't feel anger, I just accept it with resignation.
Let's embrace arrows..
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Remind me again why am I here..
Gotten myself another red card for following others instructions.
This is really a bad bad year.
This is really a bad bad year.
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To make this happen..
Was reading the blog of this korean lady 'Runaway Juno' who has make travelling her career. I could relate to her pretty much. The parts where she explains herself, to try to make sense of her quitting her job, going against her parents wishes, living for yourself and the courage to stop being a coward. She also talk bout how being a solo traveller felt, the inconvenience and the fun parts as well.
Yup. I am still a coward. Unwilling to let go of security, imagining that the world (at least my parents' world) will stop spinning if i am not around, waiting for someone to appear and drag me out of this silly race to earn more money. Seriously. Banking?? What am i doing here? I am not one who enjoy applying thick layers of makeup, stride in killer heels, carrying branded bags, talk about the latest manicures/pedicures designs. Sometimes, listening to my colleagues talk on about fashion just makes me zone out and imagine myself in my next travel destination, sitting by the river, sipping my cold drink, reading my book or staring into the blue skies, just chilling.
All i am interested to know is, how to make money while on the move? How to earn sufficient to substain my travelling expenses. Travel blogs? Travel and work? Work intensively for three quarters of the year and travel the remaining? What will be the best plans for me? I need to think about it and convince the heart or mind to follow through. I need to be strong and i am doing this alone. Its my time, my joy, my dreams, my happiness.
千里之行，始于足下。
When will i make my first step? Someday, oneday, when i am ready, when there are no strings pulling me back, i will.
Everything will be even more perfect if Darcy has a passport.
Yup. I am still a coward. Unwilling to let go of security, imagining that the world (at least my parents' world) will stop spinning if i am not around, waiting for someone to appear and drag me out of this silly race to earn more money. Seriously. Banking?? What am i doing here? I am not one who enjoy applying thick layers of makeup, stride in killer heels, carrying branded bags, talk about the latest manicures/pedicures designs. Sometimes, listening to my colleagues talk on about fashion just makes me zone out and imagine myself in my next travel destination, sitting by the river, sipping my cold drink, reading my book or staring into the blue skies, just chilling.
All i am interested to know is, how to make money while on the move? How to earn sufficient to substain my travelling expenses. Travel blogs? Travel and work? Work intensively for three quarters of the year and travel the remaining? What will be the best plans for me? I need to think about it and convince the heart or mind to follow through. I need to be strong and i am doing this alone. Its my time, my joy, my dreams, my happiness.
千里之行，始于足下。
When will i make my first step? Someday, oneday, when i am ready, when there are no strings pulling me back, i will.
Everything will be even more perfect if Darcy has a passport.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Is this what I want?? Really want?
That night, while on the topic on love and marriage with this korean who 2hrs ago was a complete stranger, I admitted that I believe in love and is waiting for the right one to come along and get married.
After the words have left my mouth and the brain has process and understand them, I was shocked for 2 seconds. Seriously, is this what I really want? Deep down inside, the truth that has been buried deep down inside?
After the words have left my mouth and the brain has process and understand them, I was shocked for 2 seconds. Seriously, is this what I really want? Deep down inside, the truth that has been buried deep down inside?
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Dar-ling -ling...
Darcy has the amazing powers of making me drop my foul mood, lousy work days and negative thoughts at the doorstep. Just the sight of his joker-like smile, sassy tail and hind-leg-stand greeting makes me forget all the unhappiness and Just smile at greet him back.
Since it's the rainy season, Daiso is selling dog raincoats and I choose the biggest for him. But it's still a size too small unless he shave all.
Day 4, 10 good seeds.
Since it's the rainy season, Daiso is selling dog raincoats and I choose the biggest for him. But it's still a size too small unless he shave all.
Day 4, 10 good seeds.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Randomness..
If I leave, will you join me??
我：如果我到国外居住，你们ok吗？
爸爸：你去了更好，我可以把你的房间租出去。
I take this as a yes.
一个石头放下了。
我：如果我到国外居住，你们ok吗？
爸爸：你去了更好，我可以把你的房间租出去。
I take this as a yes.
一个石头放下了。
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Me =D
Travelling alone always let me discover something new about myself.
This time round, I realised that I can be rather stubborn/persistent about going upslope. All along I thought I detest climbing but this trip I found out that I don't give up as easily as I thought I will.
Many times while climbing up, my mind starts telling the body it's OK to give up, turn and descent. The body persists on slowly, step by step. The mind started giving excuses that it's not worth the effort, Or it's running late and it's alright to Just give up but the body refuse to turn it's head and instead Just proceed on until I have reach the destination.
Now I know, by myself I can suceed. And my greatest enemy is myself. I Just need to overcome me.
This time round, I realised that I can be rather stubborn/persistent about going upslope. All along I thought I detest climbing but this trip I found out that I don't give up as easily as I thought I will.
Many times while climbing up, my mind starts telling the body it's OK to give up, turn and descent. The body persists on slowly, step by step. The mind started giving excuses that it's not worth the effort, Or it's running late and it's alright to Just give up but the body refuse to turn it's head and instead Just proceed on until I have reach the destination.
Now I know, by myself I can suceed. And my greatest enemy is myself. I Just need to overcome me.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Beautiful morning..
Heavy rain when I woke up, drizzling when I step out. 'A thousand years ' when I tune in to radio. Meeting one old friend across the causeway.
I-pu-da!!
I-pu-da!!
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Kns
Over the years I have booked movie tickets for the wrong dates, turn up for bike lessons on the wrong dates and now I have broke my record.
I book the wrong air ticket. Instead of BKk-SIN I bought SIN -BKK!!!
WELL DONE MISS Wong!
Damn! How can I undo this?
I book the wrong air ticket. Instead of BKk-SIN I bought SIN -BKK!!!
WELL DONE MISS Wong!
Damn! How can I undo this?
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2hrs tourist
I like the location of my office. Far from the lunch crowd and near to many tourist attractions.
Sometimes during my lunch break, I will escape to the nearby Esplanade which is a 5mins stroll away. Get some lunch then walk to the river and enjoy the views, breeze and shade.
It's surprisingly quiet overhere. Other than the occasional tourists there aren't much disturbance. A nice place to forget the busy life and Just pretend I'm a tourist.
Sometimes during my lunch break, I will escape to the nearby Esplanade which is a 5mins stroll away. Get some lunch then walk to the river and enjoy the views, breeze and shade.
It's surprisingly quiet overhere. Other than the occasional tourists there aren't much disturbance. A nice place to forget the busy life and Just pretend I'm a tourist.
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Monday, November 12, 2012
I think..
True love is when you fall in love with the same person over and over again.
True friends are those whose paths you stray from over and over and yet still end up walking together.
True friends are those whose paths you stray from over and over and yet still end up walking together.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
My lazy Sunday..
Woken up by Darcy 's pleads to be let out at 10am, make myself a cup of latte and laze infront of the tv.
Follow dad n Darcy to waterfront park for a short walk. Enjoyed the breeze, the sun and the view.
Dad dropped me at the pool at 12pm where I had a leisure swim in an empty pool. Yummy..
Walked back and ordered a favorite drink, teh-cino pengz.
Reach home and laze beside the dog.
Simple bliss!!
Follow dad n Darcy to waterfront park for a short walk. Enjoyed the breeze, the sun and the view.
Dad dropped me at the pool at 12pm where I had a leisure swim in an empty pool. Yummy..
Walked back and ordered a favorite drink, teh-cino pengz.
Reach home and laze beside the dog.
Simple bliss!!
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
This girl (aka me)
Some girls when craving for choco desserts at night will find someone to drive them to some open till late restaurant for satisfaction.
This girl will look up recipes and tailor to her baking products and bake to her heart content. (Because she dun have the someone. =[ )
Let me present my chocolate souffle..
(http://www.marthastewart.com/868486/chocolate-souffle)
Just wondering..
Will you think of me when you come upon tiramisu??
This girl will look up recipes and tailor to her baking products and bake to her heart content. (Because she dun have the someone. =[ )
Let me present my chocolate souffle..
(http://www.marthastewart.com/868486/chocolate-souffle)
Just wondering..
Will you think of me when you come upon tiramisu??
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Friday, November 09, 2012
Why not? Yes, why not?
Live in the moment, for the moment.
Some little reads..
http://m.wikihow.com/Live-in-the-Moment
http://thinksimplenow.com/clarity/living-in-the-moment/
Some little reads..
http://m.wikihow.com/Live-in-the-Moment
http://thinksimplenow.com/clarity/living-in-the-moment/
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Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Me, myself and I
My first real trip abroad alone was last year Oct. I had been contemplating for a while if i should book the flight to Kunming. The usual travel khakis were not interested in this part of China and i was not keen on going with tour groups and i was rather reluctant on the idea of finding travel mates and compromising the travel dates, habits etc etc. Not forgetting the final blow, my family. It was unhappy times hence i book my airticks to Kunming while still in Amed, Bali. I never look back then.
The second trip alone was to Mui Ne in Vietnam this May. I have too much leave and hence alone until joined by one of the travel khakis in HCMC. This was purely a NUA.BY.THE.BEACH kinda trip and hence in Korea, when people asked me if i often travel alone, my replied was 'No, This is only the second time i did it.'
The third trip travelling alone was to South Korea. Over the past 5 years, S.Korea has fast become one of the top few travel destinations for SGeans. We like to go there to wear their traditional costumes and take pictures, make kimchi and take pictures, go teddy bear museums and take pictures and most importantly, shop till 5am and bring home loads of facial products. This is the SOP. It seems like almost EVERYONE has been to S.Korea. Those who have not been there either are not financially stable yet or does not like the culture/food. As a result, i didnt bother asking many friends if they are interested in 2 weeks in South Korea. I monitored the airtick and once i got a reasonable price, i book my airticks. Actually, to be honest, one of the determining factor (while i was still deciding if i SHOULD go S.K) was the dragon boat trainings. I remember that instance while paddling like there is no tomorrow i started asking myself what the **** am i doing here, doing this for? I deserve a damn good holiday. The air ticks was booked within the next 2 days. Hence ANNEOHASEYO!!!
Now that i have been to China (the country where there are a lot of negative feedback's from our ppl) and South Korea (where there are no subtitles in real life) ALONE and survive to tell the tales and enjoy to the max, i did not hesitate at all when booking my Laos ticket, alone. I did my normal Quality Control checks and before i know it, im entering the PIN code for my CC on Air Asia.
Now, my problem is to find the best way to reach KL LCCT at 5.35-6.50am on a Sunday. Should i take the last plane to KL LCCT, reach at 12.50am and spend 5hours in KL LCCT (Note: Its LCCT NOT KLIA!!) staring into space or take the night coach departing SG at 11.59pm and targeting to reach LCCT at 6.30am assuming smooth trafic and spending the last 1.5 hours of the bus ride wondering if i will miss my flight or is there any coach departing from JB and reaching KL Sentral at 4am for me to catch the bus to LCCT. Sigh.. All these for my RM107 one way air tick from KL to Vientiane.
Nope. Not complaining. Im a CHEAP traveller and i like CHEAP deals and i absolutely LOVE the inconveniences that are tagged to these CHEAP prices!!
After settling the journey to LCCT, i need to book the airticks from Luang Prabang to Bangkok and the leg from BKK to SIN. Right. No trouble at all. After all, i devote my life to monitoring air ticket prices fluctuation.
The joy of travelling alone, noone to ask you why the hell are you doing this and try to talk you out of it. One day, that day, maybe i will regret it but now, it seems like the right thing to do. And since im already doing it, i will just hang in there and get it over and done with. Its my life!
=P
The second trip alone was to Mui Ne in Vietnam this May. I have too much leave and hence alone until joined by one of the travel khakis in HCMC. This was purely a NUA.BY.THE.BEACH kinda trip and hence in Korea, when people asked me if i often travel alone, my replied was 'No, This is only the second time i did it.'
The third trip travelling alone was to South Korea. Over the past 5 years, S.Korea has fast become one of the top few travel destinations for SGeans. We like to go there to wear their traditional costumes and take pictures, make kimchi and take pictures, go teddy bear museums and take pictures and most importantly, shop till 5am and bring home loads of facial products. This is the SOP. It seems like almost EVERYONE has been to S.Korea. Those who have not been there either are not financially stable yet or does not like the culture/food. As a result, i didnt bother asking many friends if they are interested in 2 weeks in South Korea. I monitored the airtick and once i got a reasonable price, i book my airticks. Actually, to be honest, one of the determining factor (while i was still deciding if i SHOULD go S.K) was the dragon boat trainings. I remember that instance while paddling like there is no tomorrow i started asking myself what the **** am i doing here, doing this for? I deserve a damn good holiday. The air ticks was booked within the next 2 days. Hence ANNEOHASEYO!!!
Now that i have been to China (the country where there are a lot of negative feedback's from our ppl) and South Korea (where there are no subtitles in real life) ALONE and survive to tell the tales and enjoy to the max, i did not hesitate at all when booking my Laos ticket, alone. I did my normal Quality Control checks and before i know it, im entering the PIN code for my CC on Air Asia.
Now, my problem is to find the best way to reach KL LCCT at 5.35-6.50am on a Sunday. Should i take the last plane to KL LCCT, reach at 12.50am and spend 5hours in KL LCCT (Note: Its LCCT NOT KLIA!!) staring into space or take the night coach departing SG at 11.59pm and targeting to reach LCCT at 6.30am assuming smooth trafic and spending the last 1.5 hours of the bus ride wondering if i will miss my flight or is there any coach departing from JB and reaching KL Sentral at 4am for me to catch the bus to LCCT. Sigh.. All these for my RM107 one way air tick from KL to Vientiane.
Nope. Not complaining. Im a CHEAP traveller and i like CHEAP deals and i absolutely LOVE the inconveniences that are tagged to these CHEAP prices!!
After settling the journey to LCCT, i need to book the airticks from Luang Prabang to Bangkok and the leg from BKK to SIN. Right. No trouble at all. After all, i devote my life to monitoring air ticket prices fluctuation.
The joy of travelling alone, noone to ask you why the hell are you doing this and try to talk you out of it. One day, that day, maybe i will regret it but now, it seems like the right thing to do. And since im already doing it, i will just hang in there and get it over and done with. Its my life!
=P
Monday, November 05, 2012
Sinking in..
I
Will
Be
Spending
5hrs
In
KL LCCT
ALONE.
Why is there a need to keep assuring myself that I'm not crazy.
Will
Be
Spending
5hrs
In
KL LCCT
ALONE.
Why is there a need to keep assuring myself that I'm not crazy.
posted from Bloggeroid
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Why I like to travel?
When I first know that I will not have a job soon, one of my first few thoughts were 'shit, my trips!'
Why is travelling more like a necessity instead of a luxury to me? Why?
To me, travelling is not about just going to the touristy places, snap some pictures or a lot, buy back some souvenirs or staying in posh hotels/resorts.
To me, travelling is about experiencing new experiences. To feel different feelings. To devour different tastes. To understand (at least try to) their cultures, people, thinking. All these are free and priceless. Hence my trip can be cheap.
I miss all seasons that are not offered in sing. I miss the cold winds which freezes my thoughts and make it impossible for me to reply. I miss being the person I want to be without raised eyebrows. I miss having an open heart and an open mind to welcome new suggestions.
These are just the few bits and pieces of why I travel.
MTR (monents to remember)
While walking to buy ramen for supper at Sokcho,
He said: Our highschool students are very scary. Do you have bullies in your high school?
Me: Bullies, highschool? Ahhhhh...(Korean way of expressing that they understand) *a gust of cold wind*
*pause* He waits for me to reply
*pause* He look at me wondering if i understand what he had just say.
Me: Wait. It's too cold. I'll reply later.
He stare at me in disbelief because to him, it's not cold and the night before I was still saying that I hope it will snow.
Why is travelling more like a necessity instead of a luxury to me? Why?
To me, travelling is not about just going to the touristy places, snap some pictures or a lot, buy back some souvenirs or staying in posh hotels/resorts.
To me, travelling is about experiencing new experiences. To feel different feelings. To devour different tastes. To understand (at least try to) their cultures, people, thinking. All these are free and priceless. Hence my trip can be cheap.
I miss all seasons that are not offered in sing. I miss the cold winds which freezes my thoughts and make it impossible for me to reply. I miss being the person I want to be without raised eyebrows. I miss having an open heart and an open mind to welcome new suggestions.
These are just the few bits and pieces of why I travel.
MTR (monents to remember)
While walking to buy ramen for supper at Sokcho,
He said: Our highschool students are very scary. Do you have bullies in your high school?
Me: Bullies, highschool? Ahhhhh...(Korean way of expressing that they understand) *a gust of cold wind*
*pause* He waits for me to reply
*pause* He look at me wondering if i understand what he had just say.
Me: Wait. It's too cold. I'll reply later.
He stare at me in disbelief because to him, it's not cold and the night before I was still saying that I hope it will snow.
posted from Bloggeroid
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
The dust has settled
Well, after all these months of waiting. I have lost. I will officially be out of job in January 2013. Unless they cut my tender period to 1 month. Mixed feelings but I believe no matter what, this will be a blessing in disguise.
=]
=]
posted from Bloggeroid
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Accommodations in Korea
Busan
New Life tourist Hotel
KRW36, 000/ night for 2 pax
In a slightly sleazy area which is rather quiet at night. But still safe enough for me to walk alone at night.
Gyeongju
락희원
http://www.luckywon.kr/
KRW 35, 000/night for 2 pax
Located next to Daereungwon Royal Tombs, walking distance to some of the main attractions in Gyeongju. Maintained by a elderly couple who can speak basic English. Ondol style rooms, hence I slept on a mat on heated floors.
Jeju
Jeju City
Trevi hotel
KRW 45, 000/ night for 2 pax
http://www.trevi7.co.kr/
Good location. Clean with flat screen Tv.
Northeast area
Hae-oh-reum guesthouse
KRW 23, 000/ night
It took me 20 mins to walk from the busstop to this stand-alone house with unblocked view of the big blue ocean. A good place to wake up for sunrises. A comfy swing outside the house to read a book when it is not to windy. The owner is a very easy going person and ban even himself from going to the second floor(for ladies only). Bought fried chicken for us at night.
The daily sight that I wake up to.
The owner (left) drove us to the nearby town for barbeque pork @ 10, 000KRW each.
Southwest area
Jeju the guesthouse
KRW 23, 000/ night
http://w ww.theguesthouse.kr/
A Santorini style guesthouse hidden in a local neighbourhood which I almost not know how to walk back to. But once I get my bearing right, it's easy. Located near olle route 10. Next to the busstop and 10mins walk to the nearby town. Nice owner who can speak good English. I think it is very famous among korea young couples.
South
골드비지 Pension
KRW 40, 000/night for 2 pax
Location: Directly in front of jj guesthouse. Diagonally opp to Jeju tourist information center.
Clean and along the main road. With a small kitchen but not working stove.
Seoul
Myeondong area
Happy garden guest house
KRW 20, 000/night
http://www.hpgarden.com/
Beautiful garden, clean rooms, Chinese speaking friendly lady owner, quiet location. Homey.!
Sokcho - Seoraksan National Park
Goodstay Smile Resort
KRW18, 000/night
Quiet location, 3mins walk to busstop. 2 busstops from Seoraksan national park entrance and 20mins busride from Sokcho city. Clean rooms with a very friendly English speaking owner, Ted. Chat with me while i disrupt his criket match for the 2 nights i was there. Walked me to the convenience shop across the street to buy raman for supper, treat me beer and drove me to the bus station when I checkout. What more can I ask for.
Daejong
Cityone Motel
KRW 40, 000/night for 2 pax
Basically a love motel with porn channels on tv and porn videos for watching on the stand outside the lift. There are also English channel showing CSI which is entertaining if you are still not scared of staying alone in a love motel alone. A clean room and 7 mins walk to the train station.
New Life tourist Hotel
KRW36, 000/ night for 2 pax
In a slightly sleazy area which is rather quiet at night. But still safe enough for me to walk alone at night.
Gyeongju
락희원
http://www.luckywon.kr/
KRW 35, 000/night for 2 pax
Located next to Daereungwon Royal Tombs, walking distance to some of the main attractions in Gyeongju. Maintained by a elderly couple who can speak basic English. Ondol style rooms, hence I slept on a mat on heated floors.
Jeju
Jeju City
Trevi hotel
KRW 45, 000/ night for 2 pax
http://www.trevi7.co.kr/
Good location. Clean with flat screen Tv.
Northeast area
Hae-oh-reum guesthouse
KRW 23, 000/ night
It took me 20 mins to walk from the busstop to this stand-alone house with unblocked view of the big blue ocean. A good place to wake up for sunrises. A comfy swing outside the house to read a book when it is not to windy. The owner is a very easy going person and ban even himself from going to the second floor(for ladies only). Bought fried chicken for us at night.
The daily sight that I wake up to.
The owner (left) drove us to the nearby town for barbeque pork @ 10, 000KRW each.
Southwest area
Jeju the guesthouse
KRW 23, 000/ night
http://w ww.theguesthouse.kr/
A Santorini style guesthouse hidden in a local neighbourhood which I almost not know how to walk back to. But once I get my bearing right, it's easy. Located near olle route 10. Next to the busstop and 10mins walk to the nearby town. Nice owner who can speak good English. I think it is very famous among korea young couples.
South
골드비지 Pension
KRW 40, 000/night for 2 pax
Location: Directly in front of jj guesthouse. Diagonally opp to Jeju tourist information center.
Clean and along the main road. With a small kitchen but not working stove.
Seoul
Myeondong area
Happy garden guest house
KRW 20, 000/night
http://www.hpgarden.com/
Beautiful garden, clean rooms, Chinese speaking friendly lady owner, quiet location. Homey.!
Sokcho - Seoraksan National Park
Goodstay Smile Resort
KRW18, 000/night
Quiet location, 3mins walk to busstop. 2 busstops from Seoraksan national park entrance and 20mins busride from Sokcho city. Clean rooms with a very friendly English speaking owner, Ted. Chat with me while i disrupt his criket match for the 2 nights i was there. Walked me to the convenience shop across the street to buy raman for supper, treat me beer and drove me to the bus station when I checkout. What more can I ask for.
Daejong
Cityone Motel
KRW 40, 000/night for 2 pax
Basically a love motel with porn channels on tv and porn videos for watching on the stand outside the lift. There are also English channel showing CSI which is entertaining if you are still not scared of staying alone in a love motel alone. A clean room and 7 mins walk to the train station.
posted from Bloggeroid
Friday, October 26, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Just Readg...
There is a crack, a crack in everything.
It's how the light gets in.
Leonard Cohen
It's how the light gets in.
Leonard Cohen
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Monday, October 22, 2012
You know..
Sometimes bread is better than love.
Esp when it is delivered to your doorstep accompanied by a cup of green milk tea with cream and no pearls, just the way you like it.
Yup, for this I will like you, once in a blue moon. Hahaha.!!
Esp when it is delivered to your doorstep accompanied by a cup of green milk tea with cream and no pearls, just the way you like it.
Yup, for this I will like you, once in a blue moon. Hahaha.!!
posted from Bloggeroid
Sunday, October 21, 2012
In 14 days
Cities visited:
Busan-Gyeongju-Juju do-Udo do-Sokcho-Daejong-Seoul
Transport took:
Metro/Subway+intercity buses+domestic flights+ferry+day tour in Korean+car rides+public buses+taxi+KTX
Money spent:
Cash: $1500 (left SGD$125)
Credit: $900 (airtic+insurance+accommodation)
Likes:
Musical fountains, fresh seafood at the beach, sunrises, sunsets, autumn foliage, long long walks, cold wind, cosy cafes, white Tucsons.
Thoughts:
Can I stay in Sokcho during winter?
Busan-Gyeongju-Juju do-Udo do-Sokcho-Daejong-Seoul
Transport took:
Metro/Subway+intercity buses+domestic flights+ferry+day tour in Korean+car rides+public buses+taxi+KTX
Money spent:
Cash: $1500 (left SGD$125)
Credit: $900 (airtic+insurance+accommodation)
Likes:
Musical fountains, fresh seafood at the beach, sunrises, sunsets, autumn foliage, long long walks, cold wind, cosy cafes, white Tucsons.
Thoughts:
Can I stay in Sokcho during winter?
posted from Bloggeroid
Saturday, October 20, 2012
3Hrs before I arrive in SG
Korean is now 4pm. HCMC is 2hrs before Korea. SG is 1hr ahead of HCMC.
Guess what time is it?
Time to adjust back my clock.
Only transfers of more than 8hrs are allowed out of airport.
Make the best out of it then.
Guess what time is it?
Time to adjust back my clock.
Only transfers of more than 8hrs are allowed out of airport.
Make the best out of it then.
posted from Bloggeroid
Friday, October 19, 2012
BittersweetNess..
Sitting in a lovely cafe, listening to my LOVE song, bossa nova style. My flight is in 16hrs time...
posted from Bloggeroid
好想。。
好想回去 Sokcho Smile Resort 住一个三 ,五个月。 等冬 ,迎春。
看着树叶变黄 ,红 , 落地 , 等初雪 ,学滑雪 ,找第一片绿叶, 看樱花盛开。
可以吗?
看着树叶变黄 ,红 , 落地 , 等初雪 ,学滑雪 ,找第一片绿叶, 看樱花盛开。
可以吗?
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He said..
'Wait a minute, you like walking but you don't like hiking?!?' Eyes big big stare at me.
'What is the difference?!?'
'Hmm.. I just don't like going upslope.'
'What is the difference?!?'
'Hmm.. I just don't like going upslope.'
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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