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
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