To fulfil her responsibility of 大嫂, my sis-in-law wanted to make sure that I try 鼎泰豐in Taiwan. The day before, she had called to check the opening times to ensure that we will be amongst the first to reach so that we do not have wait in the queue. Lucky me, finally have the chance to try 鼎泰豐in Taiwan. Last LNY, we also attempted to go to 鼎泰豐, but it was closed during the LNY period. There are 3 branches of 鼎泰豐in Taiwan, 信义店, 忠孝店 and 复兴店. We went to the 信义店...
Do you know that there are more branches of 鼎泰豐 in lil'Singapore, compared to Taiwan?
Was still feeling very full when we went to 永康街 to have ice at Ice Monster (冰廠)...we had the mixed ice with strawberries, kiwi fruit and mango jelly cubes (mango is not in season now)...somehow still managed to find some space in my tummy for ice... hee
大嫂 also wanted to bring us to eat 台南's famous 担仔面 at 度小月...along the same street...whilst waiting for the restaurant to open at 1130, we went browsing in a boutique and I managed to find 2 sweaters...hee...this was quite a fruitful day...
Although still feeling very full, the 担仔面 still tasted very delicious! Just discovered that 度小月 has its own website! http://www.iddi.com.tw/
To walk off our bursting stomachs, we went shopping at 博爱路, where there are some boutique outlets...didn't manage to get any clothes...however...I managed to grab a pair of shoes..hee hee
To complete our Taiwan experience, we tabao oyster mianxian...my favourite...this time, 大嫂 suggested we try the one near their place call 油庫口..it taste very good with alot of oysters...(which we don't eat)..it really is good enough to complete with 阿忠's 面线!
They say that my niece has some traits that are similar to mine....
Both she and I sucked our thumbs til we were considered quite old..she til 4...me til 7.
Both of us have bad tempers...
Today as we pass a playground, my niece begged to have a go at the slide, my sis-in-law said ok and turned to tell me that it would be a quick one as the niece would just go once on the slide, wooden horse etc...and it set me thinking whether this trait of losing interest in things very quickly is also a reflection of my character...I wonder if my interest in this new thing has waned...and wonder how long I can keep this interest...
Since all of us were in Taipei...my sis-in-law decided to arrange for a studio shoot...some years back, they went for the photo-shoot and the results were quite good..however, somehow, I was busy and was not in TW at that time, hence I was missed out from that photoshoot. Haha...this year, I would be in the photos...
After the photoshoot, we went to the children's playground nearby...I had the chance to go on some rides with my niece again...
For lunch, we had famous 鲁肉饭...had to queue for some time, however, due to the fast turnover..the line moved quite fast and we managed to have our lunch quickly.
To walk off our lunch, we went to a mega supermarket..I am always fascinated by the display at different supermarkets around the world...it is interesting to see the variety of brands in different countries...and I observed that in most supermarkets, the first thing one sees when one enters is the fruit display.
For dinner, we had 爱心dinner prepared by grandpa...sea cucumber, scallops etc...yummy!
Finally have a chance to go to Lavendar Cottage...after a long drive due to the jam..a half hour journey was extended to a 2 hrs drive...a supposedly relaxing place was transformed into a visitor-packed park...I guess we should return one day when it is not so packed...
Today, went to Granddad's place to bai nian...and have lunch with all the aunts who were supposed to go back to their parent's place on the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year...then we went to visit my 4th aunt's new place...as usual, she had prepared alot of tibits for us on her table, although she was still not back from her mother-in-law's place.
Thereafter, we went for hot spring bath...this is the 1st time that I experienced spring bath in TW...quite an interesting experience...we took the family room which cost 2000NT for 2 hrs...for 6 persons...such a relaxing experience...
This was followed by a sumptutous steamboat dinner...yummy...no longer feel cold after the hot spring bath and steamboat...
Today's conquest: 1 sweater, 1 short sleeve top + lingerie. Total damage: NT3,617.
Watched The Duchess on the flight to TW this morning. At first was abit apprehensive cos it seem abit heavy for a day when I woke up so early, however, I quite enjoyed the show.
Keira Knightly is Georgina, who marries the Duke of Devonshire...an eligible bachelor...however, she soon realises that his sole purpose for her is to derive a male heir (seems like the old ang moh tradition does not differ much from the old Chinese thinking). Anyways, she found out that the Duke is not interested in their daughters in his bid to sire a son. For her own good, she shuts her eyes on his little indiscretions and realised that she should have considered more before entering into her marriage.
She meets up with an old friend and realised that he has been in love with her all the while and they become lovers. Soon, the Duke finds out and Georgina had to choose between her lover and her children.
This movie seems to reaffirm the fact that someone or something may look like a blessing, however, many-a-times, real life is not as rosy as it seems...whilst on the other hand, someone or something may not look too promising at first, may be more suitable.
Seems that one always feel down when one's mind is mixed...when one feels one way but has to act another way...or when one can't make up one's mind to make a decision...
It zaps up all energies to smile and act cool when one feels like screaming and rowing... is this the way to show maturity?
Have liked Laura Fygi since hearing her Bewitched album, she is the only singer whom I have supported for 3 albums and 2 concerts...however, it seems that I have put her to cold storage til recently...listening to her songs brings back memories of the time when I first heard her songs...
I think I heard her song "What a difference a day makes" from a Japanese drama...was wondering whether it is a song with sad lyrics or happy lyrics...so googled and found the lyrics...
What a difference a day made
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
Since you said you were mine
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you
Not many peope like the genre of music I like, but here's a sample of the kind of music I like...
Read in today's URBAN that the latest men's fashion is beginning to look more and more feminine, long shirts, clinched belts, pink, big bags, scarves etc...
Hmm...I guess I'm really old fashioned cos I can't accept some of this fashion on males...I think guys should dress like a man...not steal clothes from a girl's closet!
She really does not want to be a bitch, to be constantly calling / texting him, when he is out with his frens, she wants him to lead a normal life...the kind of life he enjoyed before it all started...
She doesn't want to treat him like an Ahmad...zooming here and there, just to send her to places..she wants him to enjoy quality of life...
She doesn't want to be watching the clock all the time...waiting for time to pass...so that she can be with him....
Is this possible? Can she gain back control of her thoughts and her life? To be gracious, and not jealous of his time?
However, when all these thots fade away...does it mean that she has gotten used to it, or that she no longer feels the romance?
In a table of 7, we were reminiscing about the good old fun days...where we will gather to talk in the office, and who sits where in the beginning, and after each move.
The things we did then, and the updates of everyone now...out of 7 of us, only 2 remain in that company, and these two actually left the company before, but returned after some time in another company.
It is amazing, LHS with 3 kids, PC with 2 kids, MC with 2 kids, TSL with a daugther, CT trying for a kid (?), LSC (?), when in those days, we were all single and carefree...
I miss our easy banter, the goodwill teasing, and how easy it is to discuss anything under the sun...it is amazing that although the work was tough then, we bonded whilst spending so many hours at work...However, if you ask me again whether I want to go thru this all over again, perhaps I would say that I'm too jaded to go thru it again...but I am glad that we all met and had some good times together...
It seems I always choose the wrong days (or nights) to not sleep well, didn't sleep well on Monday night, hence was super-super tired on Tuesday evening, when we were watching Cinderella. Was trying hard to stay awake, but M said that it was quite interesting. Well, I agree that the singing was good, and it was interesting at times, however, as we all know the storyline, I was like....when is the fairy godmother appearing and changing the pumpkin into a carriage, when will the ball start?
The Prince and Cinderella kept on singing this song, whose lyrics goes something like this,"Do you love me because I am beautiful, or am I beautiful because you love me? Am I wonderful because you want me, or do you want me, because I am wonderful?" Hm...ponder....
She wonders why she was so brave in taking the plunge so readily...she who can't swim... she, who usually considers too much...she, who worries too much.
Is it because she thinks that it is absolutely impossible, hence was willing to play along...leading to disastrous (or absolutely wonderful?) results?
She wonders when she would wake up from this dream...when his rose-tinted glasses would turn normal...is it because she is unsure of herself? Or is it because she is unsure of him?
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Have heard some comments that the pose in these 2 pictures are quite sexy, however, it baffles me, because to me, there is no hint of sexiness in these 2 pictures.
Today, I have on a cape, that sorta covers my top, however, I have 2 strange experiences, first the stallkeeper (a guy in his late 30s) actually commented that my belt is very nice! I was speechless and said thanks and quickly walked away.
Next, whilst waiting to ouse the ATM, a guy walked past and looked straight into my eyes and smiled at me...it really feels quite strange...
Somehow, it seems that guys have more room for imagination when you are fully covered up...
Hmph! Told GM about the 2 incidents during lunch and he just laughed... :(
Whilst strolling through Millenia Walk, we chanced upon the Chocolate Research Facility. Wow, they have so many different flavours of chocolate, and it is interesting to be exploring so many new and different things with GM...
Wanted to try the Earl Grey flavour, but it is too popular that it is SOLD OUT! The SA recommended that we try the Bergamot, which is quite similar to the Earl Grey. So we decided to give the Bergamot a try and the taste is really quite interesting.
Looking forward to exploring many new things together...
After all the festivities, finally have some time to watch Pride & Glory, but alas, it is no longer showing in cinemas! My poor Edward, are you really so unpopular here?