TAIWAN ! Here I come.

Just as I want to brush away the dust collected on my blog since last year, this might just be the last entry before I'm away for 5 weeks. Life has been monotonous and stagnant ever since I'm labelled as "Nation Slave Foundation". I hope this taiwan trip will be a good exposure to experience adaptation to new environment. Well, that's what NS is about right?

Mentally prepared, yes? Definitely not physically :( More to come, this is just 1 of out 2 overseas I will be going this year. Friends just pray for me, have a safe trip to and fro. Within this 5 weeks, I'm definitely gonna miss my friends, family and my bed. R&R as the only inspiration to spur me on now :)

My entertainment in Taiwan:
1) PSP
2) Laptop
3) Ipod
4) Books (Probably magazine for some self-esteem)
5) Movies

That's just ENOUGH to kill my time ? I hope so. Enough of that, no matter how much I grumble on, it's just 3 days away. Hope I will be enjoying instead of counting down to R&R. :D

Nokia Football Crazy. It's me on TVVVV !

Last week, I got a notice from my supporters club (of course it's gonna be manutd) chairman saying "Weiyi, you're norminated to represent Manutdsg as manutd crazy in singapore" Hehe couldnt believe for the first time, but hell yeah I'm representing my favourite supporters club in Singapore.

I did 2 days of deco and came up with something really incredible. It's really fantastic when I review the pictures. Starsports came down to my house on tuesday evening for an interview, it was really an experience working with the ESPNstar production team, got my tongue tied for the first few trials but I got used to it in the end. :D

Here are some random pictures of my room after deco, DON'T BLINK !

Who says Singapore doesnt have a hardcore Manutd fan? I bleed for the reds in manchester.

It's called the mini OldTrafford, where my passion comes to life !

I'm a manutd crazy and yes I am.

That's how my manutd erudition comes about.

There you go, I'm featured on Nokia Football Crazy on September 13th 2007. It's another chapter of my life, definitely.. From decorating my room to shooting, it's truely an experience working with ESPNstar productions. Thanks Ash and Jullian, you guys are great bro. I'll remember this always "Come on son, you can do it" It's really encouraging.

Nokia Football Crazy. With Jamie Yeo, Andy Penders, Sheik Haikel, PJ Roberts and of course Manutdsg, Bye for now ! :D

5 wonders @ Pan Pacific Hotel - Fine Dining

After 2 weeks of confinement in the army, we met up for a "reunion" dinner. We reserved a table for 5 @ Pan Pacific Hotel's Global Kitchen and ordered 3 courses, The Appetizer, The Main & finally The Dessert. On top of that, we had 2 complimentary wines provided by the Asst. Manager of the day (Dave). Everything is top notch, the services, the signature dishes, the wines, the ambience.... "Picture speaks a thousand words" Let's start out with the Appetizers we had for that night.

This is a goose liver with cactus fruit and a shot of creamy like stuff, everything just fall into place and it's perfect ! It's rather fattening though.

A plate of bean soup, I don't exactly what is it but it tasted rather fine. =D The rest are very nice appetizers as well just that the goose liver gave me the deepest impression.

Done with the appetizers? Let's proceed on with the mains..

Wagyu Sirloin Steak !

Red Snapper ! Freaking awesome and fresh !

My favourite Cod fish but Chun jie had it. I tasted a bit and I didnt know what to describe at that moment.

I had this signature dish by the guest chef. It's Olive Oil Poached Crayfish with smoked tomatoes. That's all I could remember. It's simply awesome and gratifying. hehe ! Enjoyed it so so much ! The Wagyu sirloin steak is also another signature dish.

Last but not least the wonders of desserts..

Lemon with pomegranate syrup !

Almond with coconut ice cream.

I forgot what you called it but I reckon it's the nicest dessert for the day. A MUST TRY one. Hehe ! The smile on rich's face explains everything.

Sponge cake with chocolate fudge. Supremacy !

Lastly, Chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream. It suits girls BEST ! :D

Finally I present to you the 5 Wonders @ Pan Pacific. Next up would be a gathering at Pan Pacific Pool side Buffet on the 18th of Aug.

endorphins create happiness.

Chocolate seriously makes one happy after consuming it. Well, scientifically cause chocolate contains a chemical endorphins. Been training for the past few days at rich's place, swimming late in the morning, gym in the afternoon. Now, I have to do pushups and situps everyday if not I feel very uneasy. Exercise will not be the missing factor now in my daily life. I hope I'm able to continue training despite working next week. Hope I have the discipline to do so and I'm gonna eliminate gaming.

Yesterday, I signed the contract and now I'm bounded with 6 weeks of work. Next monday will officially be my first day of work. I suppose next week will be a week of training before I get to serve customers. Well, conversing will definitely not an issue for me as I have acquired presenting skills in my poly years. However, it will be a challenge to handle customers attitudes and demanding commands.

Today, was out for the whole day, had swimming and gym till 3+ and afterwhich we shopped in lot1 hoping to find a suitable present for chun jie. Nothing attracts us even if it does, we cant afford it. We rented a DVD "The Messenger" and watched it @ kum wai house. Met up with my family for a belated birthday dinner for my dad, had really a full meal and till now I can feel my stomach bloated. Cant sleep ! DAMN ! Okay I'm gonna watch tv. CIAOZ !

an adrenaline-pumping experience..

For the first time my adrenaline reached its peak and the pressure of the blood acting my blood vessels are so great as if its bursting any second. Well it all started with........

Me: Alright, let's go I send you guys home. It's 3am already.

Rich, han, Kum wai: Okay !

We head towards the carpark and get the engine started. We saw this new road (just finished not long ago), alongside BBDC and the temple.

Me: Where will this new road lead us to?

Rich: I don't know ! Let's go uncover it.

Without hesitation, I headed straight when I'm supposed to turn. The nightmare is in the midst of happening already. No one knows it !

Kum Wai: Ai ya this route will lead us to CCK. Jingz tried this route before.

Me: Ohhh, it seems nearer taking this route compared to the other.

Kum Wai: Nah, it's rather similar.

I'm kinda lost and we were just passing through traffic lights. However at this VERY traffic light. A dark coloured van was pacing behind us. When we came to a halt....

Han: BREAD VAN !

Me: Where?

Han: Just behind us.

Me: It's a police van lah !

Kum Wai: Why you call it a bread van?

Han: It's use to capture criminals so ya.....

At the moment, the 4 of us were looking at the "BREAD" van and joking about it. It was green light and before I accelerate, I had a glimpse of my rear mirror ------ Siren was on ! DAMN ! I asked myself "I tot it was off and why is it on now?"

Kum Wai: eh weiyi, give way give way..

Me: Okay. (I steered towards the left)

Han: Wah, the bread van wanna chia u.

Han: Eh, they signaling and wants you to stop.

Me: Serious? (as I glanced to my right)

I stopped by the roadside before they asked me to turn into the carpark. At split seconds, it was

Police Officer: Can you off your engine and everyone get off please?

Me: Okay (My adrenaline pumping ages ago)

Police Officer: Who's the driver?

Me: I am.

Police Officer: Driving License please.

I reached for my crumpler pouch and had my wallet out. After he saw my driving license.....

Police Officer: Ohhhh, not even a year. Where's your P-Plate?

Me: (DUMBFOLDED)

Police Officer: Whose van is this?

Me: My dad's.

Police Officer: Your dad knows you're driving it?

Me: Errrr yes.

Police Officer: Can I call your dad and ask?

Me: He's sleeping already.

When I was about to tap the numbers on my phone. He said "Don't call yet." Afterwhich he called for the other batch of police officers whom I suppose they are CIDs. All of them were in outwear clothes. No uniforms, just home clothes. Had a small chatting session with the police officers. We were just answering questions actually.

Police Officer: Where you guys came from?

Me: We had supper @ Bukit Gombak and now I'm sending them home.

Police Officer: Where each of u stays?

Me: Jurong East.

Rich: Bukit Panjang.

Kum Wai: Teck Whye.

Han: Toh Guan.

Police Office: You guys studying?

All: No, we waiting for enlistment.

At that moment, I thought I'm gonna receive a summon for not displaying P-Plate. Adrenaline still rushing....

Police Officer: Why you don wanna display P-Plate?

Me: I forgot cause usually my dad will take down if he drives.

Police Officer: What are the consequences for not displaying P-Plate?

Me: ONCE AGAIN I'M DUMBFOLDED.

Police Officer: Can you display it now?

Me: (Pause for 3 seconds) huh?!? orhhhh okay ! (Blur ass)

Police Officer: Next time please display, don't get your license revoke because for a few dollars.

Me: Orhh okay, thanks !

Police Officer: Okay get going now and driving safely.

All: Bye bye !

For once I thought I'm gonna get demerit points and fine. Luckily was just a warning but I guess that wasnt the main issue. They find us suspicious and I think that ulu stretch had some gang fights or criminal events before so they were just patroling. Unluckily day indeed but NICE EXPERIENCE !


Finally to Kum Wai: Thanks for the speakers. They are awesome.. Hehe !!!!!