Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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Sunday, October 19, 2008
I suppose it's karma..
Yesterday, I went outside with my fellow exchangees. Yeah, I started out bad cause I annoyed my host dad for being late.. I immediately felt terrible.. well he didn't seem to be angry but being the skeptical girl I am, a guilt means double, triple, quadruple, or maybe quintuple guilt... (I suppose I'm being too hyperbolic)
Then he dropped me in front of a building. I waited until Carol would come. It turned out the other exchange students who lives in Tainan City also came. So it's not only Carol. Our party has Belly, from Brazil; Claudio, from Mexico; and Max, from Thailand. Max or Belly's host mom (I don't know who is currently residing at her house) is also here.
First thing we did was lunch. I ate lunch at home; which I regretted; so I only drank orange juice and ate some fries, and also tried something that tasted like chicken.. but it tasted good anyways. Belly, Max and Carol ate lunch; Belly and Carol ate fettucine, Max ate a lasagna. Claudio said he had eaten lunch so he only ate fries. I shared my fries with Belly and Carol.
We looked at some camera shops, and well, shops that sell similar stuff. Carol wanted to buy a camera, but not now. Then we went through the shops. I went here before, so I wasn't as interested. I talked to Claudio most of the time, and I thought I get along better with girls. LOL. Maybe because he starts the talking most of the time too LOL.
While shopping, Max asked if we wanted to watch movies. He said he was bored :p and so we went.. well I didn't think any of the consequences going without telling home 爸 or home 媽 when going there. Instead, I had fun. I practiced some Spanish I learned from Patty.. though I didn't know how it spelled exactly =P
We got there. It was the big department store my host parents told me, and it's expensive. Oh well, we're going to watch a movie after all, not shopping :) we watched The House of Bunny. I somehow thought Anna Faris' face looked like Britney.. and also, Rumer Willis really looked like Keira Knightley after the makeover I thought they changed actresses (Rumer to Keira).
After that, I was planning for a photo booth but let it go. Then we just wandered around. We looked at branded stores such as Dior; wow we seem to be super-rich teens.. LOL. We got friendly with the people in the store xD being an exchange student means that too, and I'm glad :D
After Dior was Prada. In the middle, home 媽 called and so, feeling a terrible pang of guilt asking her to pick me up I immediately said goodbye, with hurried face (I felt so) and went outside, only to see nothing. Later I found out that there were two department stores with the same name, and home 媽 mistook where I was with the other one. I felt more terrible than ever. She said it's okay but next time I should go home by myself because it's very far. I felt like descending to the deepest part of Earth.
I cried, but I didn't want her to know. It was nightfall and I should be able to cover it, hopefully. We stopped for a while to buy dinner for me and Rose. When we finally got home, I was hoping that my eyes wouldn't let home 媽 know I'd been crying on the way home. But well, it was too obvious that my eyes are red thanks to crying. I kept quiet though, and home 媽 also kept quiet, though I didn't know she realized it or not. I think she did, though. I was never a good liar.
Going home, I decided to take a bath first, which is something I don't usually do. Usually I'd eat first and then take a bath and brush my teeth in the same time so I save trouble. But well, I spent my time alone and cried inside the bathroom. I wasn't the kind to cry loudly, so well, they weren't curious.
I had runny nose that day. Actually it was from Saturday. I didn't feel very good on Saturday, and ended up sleeping to make me feel better. The crying just intensified my runny nose. I didn't know how many tissues I spent that day; well my rubbish bin isn't that full of tissues but on the surface it's all tissues. Afterwards I calmed down a little bit, though I might burst at any time.
And so, I ate dinner. I never really liked the vegetables here. They don't fit my taste... --"
I ate my dinner and washed the box to throw it to the recyclable trash can. Then I finished my green tea, which I had bought this morning. I spent more time in my room; because I didn't want Rose, or home 媽 to know I had been crying. I even read my Twilight book in my room, when usually I'd read it downstairs so I don't have to turn on the fan inside my room. I wasn't used to using the fan inside my room. I prefer the one downstairs.
I heard the door open while I was reading Twilight. It must be home 爸. I continued on reading Twilight. Until I wanted to sleep. Oh yeah, I washed half of my underwears; since I wasn't really in the mood for washing. Although it means that I have to wash my socks and remaining underwears in the next 2 or 3 days. T_________T
The only thing I hated in exchange life was the washing part.
When I wanted to say good night, it turned out they were gone. So I said to Rose good night (晚安) and then drifted off to sleep. I thought I would burst into tears again, but it seemed that I'd gotten tired of crying. Oh well, that's better.
However, being the emotional person I am, if this turns up again I might burst out. T__T
Then he dropped me in front of a building. I waited until Carol would come. It turned out the other exchange students who lives in Tainan City also came. So it's not only Carol. Our party has Belly, from Brazil; Claudio, from Mexico; and Max, from Thailand. Max or Belly's host mom (I don't know who is currently residing at her house) is also here.
First thing we did was lunch. I ate lunch at home; which I regretted; so I only drank orange juice and ate some fries, and also tried something that tasted like chicken.. but it tasted good anyways. Belly, Max and Carol ate lunch; Belly and Carol ate fettucine, Max ate a lasagna. Claudio said he had eaten lunch so he only ate fries. I shared my fries with Belly and Carol.
We looked at some camera shops, and well, shops that sell similar stuff. Carol wanted to buy a camera, but not now. Then we went through the shops. I went here before, so I wasn't as interested. I talked to Claudio most of the time, and I thought I get along better with girls. LOL. Maybe because he starts the talking most of the time too LOL.
While shopping, Max asked if we wanted to watch movies. He said he was bored :p and so we went.. well I didn't think any of the consequences going without telling home 爸 or home 媽 when going there. Instead, I had fun. I practiced some Spanish I learned from Patty.. though I didn't know how it spelled exactly =P
We got there. It was the big department store my host parents told me, and it's expensive. Oh well, we're going to watch a movie after all, not shopping :) we watched The House of Bunny. I somehow thought Anna Faris' face looked like Britney.. and also, Rumer Willis really looked like Keira Knightley after the makeover I thought they changed actresses (Rumer to Keira).
After that, I was planning for a photo booth but let it go. Then we just wandered around. We looked at branded stores such as Dior; wow we seem to be super-rich teens.. LOL. We got friendly with the people in the store xD being an exchange student means that too, and I'm glad :D
After Dior was Prada. In the middle, home 媽 called and so, feeling a terrible pang of guilt asking her to pick me up I immediately said goodbye, with hurried face (I felt so) and went outside, only to see nothing. Later I found out that there were two department stores with the same name, and home 媽 mistook where I was with the other one. I felt more terrible than ever. She said it's okay but next time I should go home by myself because it's very far. I felt like descending to the deepest part of Earth.
I cried, but I didn't want her to know. It was nightfall and I should be able to cover it, hopefully. We stopped for a while to buy dinner for me and Rose. When we finally got home, I was hoping that my eyes wouldn't let home 媽 know I'd been crying on the way home. But well, it was too obvious that my eyes are red thanks to crying. I kept quiet though, and home 媽 also kept quiet, though I didn't know she realized it or not. I think she did, though. I was never a good liar.
Going home, I decided to take a bath first, which is something I don't usually do. Usually I'd eat first and then take a bath and brush my teeth in the same time so I save trouble. But well, I spent my time alone and cried inside the bathroom. I wasn't the kind to cry loudly, so well, they weren't curious.
I had runny nose that day. Actually it was from Saturday. I didn't feel very good on Saturday, and ended up sleeping to make me feel better. The crying just intensified my runny nose. I didn't know how many tissues I spent that day; well my rubbish bin isn't that full of tissues but on the surface it's all tissues. Afterwards I calmed down a little bit, though I might burst at any time.
And so, I ate dinner. I never really liked the vegetables here. They don't fit my taste... --"
I ate my dinner and washed the box to throw it to the recyclable trash can. Then I finished my green tea, which I had bought this morning. I spent more time in my room; because I didn't want Rose, or home 媽 to know I had been crying. I even read my Twilight book in my room, when usually I'd read it downstairs so I don't have to turn on the fan inside my room. I wasn't used to using the fan inside my room. I prefer the one downstairs.
I heard the door open while I was reading Twilight. It must be home 爸. I continued on reading Twilight. Until I wanted to sleep. Oh yeah, I washed half of my underwears; since I wasn't really in the mood for washing. Although it means that I have to wash my socks and remaining underwears in the next 2 or 3 days. T_________T
The only thing I hated in exchange life was the washing part.
When I wanted to say good night, it turned out they were gone. So I said to Rose good night (晚安) and then drifted off to sleep. I thought I would burst into tears again, but it seemed that I'd gotten tired of crying. Oh well, that's better.
However, being the emotional person I am, if this turns up again I might burst out. T__T
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Trip day 2
I got a blister, so I decided to use my sport shoe. I don't know if it's actually a sport shoe though; well at least it's thicker so it might relieve some pain...
Like yesterday, I filled my bottle with water at home. Did I mention this in the blog on day 1? If no, oh well. Our breakfast is Danbing again. Yum.
We are going to take a bus; and while waiting for it we ate our breakfast. Our destination is Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. We passed the 101 (-_-). We got off at a station, and then there was this chair that looks like a wheelchair; I took a picture with me on it <3
MY BOTTLE DIED. Why was it broken? Because it was full of water, and it fell from my hand to the ground, resulting in the plastic cracking. Drat drat drat. I didn't think about that for now. Off we go to the memorial hall~
It has stamps too; a lot of it. I took many pictures and looked around. Here also has a water dispenser; oh how comfortable. Oh yeah, I missed the guard guarding the bronze statue. It's called an honor guard; army, navy and air force take turns guarding the statue as a form of respect. They change every hour.
Ah yes, I realized that I got my monthly today. Perfect. Luckily I brought extra panties and also some pads; and that day I was wearing white.. fortunately it didn't make a visible stain. I stamped and stamped, and took pics. We also went to the gift shop.
Lotsa merchandises; I bought three postcards due to the price.. oh well. I don't want to spend so much money now... I still have a day to go. There's this beautifully painted thing; with women in unique clothing... Egypt I think. I loove it but well, how am I supposed to take care of it with still so many months to go here? I'm going to a trip to Taipei in January, and well, hopefully we'll go here again? --"
During the guards' shift change, everyone immediately prepared their handycams; or in my case, camera. I wanted to video them, however they're taking so long it ate a big portion of the remaining memory. I wanted to delete it RIGHT after I read the memory card. Or, until I buy another memory card. I videoed them but it's incomplete as they're taking so long.
Now my handphone will be an alternative to the camera. Oh well. I bought a bottle of water since my water bottle died. Now, we are going to 101. We are only window shopping of course; though some brands made me kind of.. drool :p we ate lunch here. Some are big and expensive (I'd say reasonable) and some are small but expensive. In my case, maybe it's considered the small yet expensive. If here has Indonesian food I'll definitely come to that resto. I miss Indonesian food!
I saw this wonderful chandeliers in Dolce & Gabbana. Me and my host sister wanted to take a pic of it but the people noticed. Grr. And I wanted to take a pic of it T_T oh well. I didn't push the button after all. Ah yes, after we ate lunch Ci Ya wanted to see a live performance of... Prince of Tennis? Says there're Japanese actors, so well, I suppose it's right. So it's only me, Rose and Xuan now.
I HATE THE MY MONTHLY. CURSE 月經. It makes me so tired. I don't feel like walking much. We were just window shopping but it also includes walking. Oh well... There's a bridge connecting 101 with a mall named New York New York. I didn't have the mood to buy, or even observe the products... I just see and see.
Then we went to a store named MUJI. It sells sofas, beds, stationeries, snacks, etc. But also expensive. Afterwards we went to a store selling cute things; but still expensive. Hhh.. all expensive.. tralalala. I don't know when converted to Rupiah or other currencies but in my eyes they're expensive. And I don't want to bring heavy things --"
Tired, we went downstairs and sat outside. Rose ate her snack, while I was just resting. My feet hurt like hell. Is it because my feet is so small? I'm tall and big after all... maybe it's because of the pressure. It's just my theory though.
After that, we went to a place where something is currently being held. When we got there a group of dancers from Taipei University performed. I watched; and then the second one was three dancers with... I can't really explain. Dandy, or Jack-O-Lantern-ish clothing. --?
And then, I saw a crowd of people, and people holding a big camera. Rose said it's a star. When I saw her, I recognized it immediately. She was the star of that drama I sometimes watch! I like her to be with the eldest brother <3 now ="3">
I took some pictures of her, unfortunately none of the pics have her staring into my camera. Hehehehe. She is SO pretty. MUCH prettier than the one in the TV. I don't know why..
Her manager seemed to be a busybody-kind of person. That's how I read her though.. seeing how she acts.. well a typical manager.. I think?
She went to somewhere I don't know, and so we went back to 101. To Watsons and Seven Eleven. I bought my lens drops in Watsons since my old lens drops has already gone through its due date. Talking about soft lenses, I haven't worn them for how long.. since last Thursday. I brought my lenses with me, but I didn't like the bathroom and it didn't even have a hand soap. Okay, I'm not gonna risk my eyes.
In 7-11, I bought four Open-Jiang stickers (I'm a sticker collector) and an apple juice. Then we sat outside of 101, since hell no if we walk all the time. Some time after, we went back inside for the toilet, and then I wanted to buy snacks from 7-11. I bought a Cheetos and a Doritos. Not really expensive since they're the ones made in Taiwan.
It turned out that Ci Ya had finished. Oh yeah, I shouldn't have bought those snacks. --" We waited for a while and then Ci Ya came. The plan now is to go somewhere to buy a memory card for me, but since we can't find the bus to go there we canceled the plan.
Now, Ci Ya's friend joined us. Rose told me she's a Taipei girl but she is not familiar with Taipei. Xuan asked a similar question she asked to Ci Ya yesterday; I didn't hear the question but Ci Ya's friend (whose name later I knew was 小夜 Xiao Ye) said 台北人啊 (I'm not sure if it's this a or no) but well, it literally means I'm a Taipei people lah in a fun way.
We walked towards the subway station. It's kind of far, and we needed the assistance of a woman LOL. Rose said Xuan brought a GPS but she is too lazy to use it. LOL. Aww, I didn't get a 101 pic at night. So sad. Oh well, next time to Taipei! OH TRIPP..
We went to Ximen. It's really a shopping place. VERY CROWDED. But the shopping here is fun I think. It's not as narrow as the one in Houshanpi yesterday. The number of people here wins though; to me. Thanks to my monthly I don't really have the mood. GRR. And it was such a good chance. GRAOOO. Karma to me.
I visited two anime shops. I looked for Katekyo Hitman Reborn ones; I knew 丫頭 would like it. Hehe. At the first shop I only bought a Death Note file, and then a small case with the mascot of Katekyo Hitman Reborn, the small thing. I forgot his name; Reborn? Mind me, I'm not a fan.
Then Xiao Ye, Ci Ya and me went to the next shop; I bought some things here. Xiao Ye met her friends; whom I thought were her friends here. They talked in front of the shop; while I waited at the seat nearby. Yes, I'm tired. Very. My stamina, which is already low, had been lowered again by my monthly.
I ate my Cheetos only for the purpose of finishing it, however they finished first before I could finish. I felt like it has sooo many inside. Well... oh yeah, I saw a big cockroach, well.. not that I like it, but it was struggling for life. I hate insects. I have a certain grudge for any kind of them, innocent or not. Unfair, yes, but I don't know why myself. But as I saw it from afar, I felt some kind of pity. Its legs were trembling; signifying that he's struggling. He avoided people's feet and tried to climb a pillar or something. I don't understand, but well... seeing it makes me think. They also have life and sometimes I feel the grudge and disgust and just want to get rid of them so they won't disturb me. Oh egoistical me.
Before I was able to finish my Cheetos, Ci Ya came to me saying we want to go somewhere else. We walked, tralalala. When suddenly we heard people screaming. People who sold things on the road were chased away by the police, though some still stayed selling. They screamed because they saw the security, and guess what first came into my mind?
Strange creature. Scary ones, that threaten the things they sell. Well they brought their cart with them so I thought so.
I ran to the sidewalk out of shock. Then I saw a security, and I guessed that they ran because of him. Maybe my thought was half right but I didn't imagine a security at all. :p Maybe these are the effects of reading too much horror.. oh well.
I saw people packing their things. I asked Ci Ya, 不可以嗎? (Is it not allowed?) then Ci Ya said not allowed (in Chinese). I see. Well, can't blame them. They want to look for a living.
I get the feeling that life in Taipei is much more stressful than in Tainan. I just thought that because SOOO MANY people smoke here, life is so stressful. School, work, and maybe other things. And here is the capital. It seemed like every corner would have someone holding a cigarette, and I hate it.
We continued to walk. They wanted to go to a department store; and I asked do they have something like McD or something so I can sit while they shop. Xiao Ye said she thinks there isn't any. Then Ci Ya borrowed her phone to call Rose (or maybe Xuan, I don't know). She says we'll meet at the subway station to go to the Night Market and have dinner.
We went to Jiantan, where the Shilin Night Market resides. IT'S DAMN CROWDED. Like, all of the road going inside, and also the inside... they're full of people. We ate dinner in a teppanyaki something shop. But we didn't eat teppanyaki, like I shared two plates of chicken with Xuan and Rose, and also two plates of vegetables. Then we went to a place where they sell accessories, and then the next was bag shop.
Discount; 290 for one and 500 for two. I was thinking of buying one because I had bought some things and I don't think my pink bag would fit; even the clothes only had made the bag hard to zip..... then out of the blue a lady asked me in Chinese if I wanted to buy one so we can buy together. I didn't understand and then Rose translated it for me. YAY. My hidden intentions had been fulfilled LOL. I wanted to buy but if for two, I think it's too many. And here comes luck LOL.
So, I paid 250 and she paid 250 too. Yays.
Then we went to some other place, because Xiao Ye's friends wanted to go somewhere else. Rose, me and Xuan sat on the staircase opposite of the place they went to. I can't stand really crowded places. I chatted with Rose and Xuan. Rose told me that Xiao Ye's friends were from Hong Kong. Oh my god, and I had made them change plans and not go to the department store... oh well. Passed already. Xuan asked me if I want to buy the funny-voice turkey we saw in Danshui. I said I want it, but then she said we can buy it in Tainan. Okay then. I don't want to add to my luggage :)
Some time after, Xiao Ye and Ci Ya came to us. Xiao Ye's friends still want to go and see, so we can go home first. We separated ways before the subway, and bid bye bye to Xiao Ye. GO HOMEEEE. YAY. At home, I bathed first again; I always get the first turn :D after me was Rose or Xuan I don't know, then Ci Ya is the last. Xuan told me that Ci Ya is a clean lover. She washes her hand after she does everything.
Makes sense.. I didn't mention it before but I saw her washing her hands a couple of times at 101's toilet. I was confused; she also said that she doesn't like the tissue here to dry her hands. --? Oh yeah, speaking of toilets; 101's weren't that good. I prefer Senayan City or Pondok Indah Mall's toilets; cleaner I think. BUT, HK AIRPORT WINS ALL THE WAAAY. It's got disinfectant to clean the place where people sit. I give thumbs up for that ;)
Xuan also told me, the reason why she always takes a long time in the toilet is because she washes her clothes too. Well, seeing the toilet here I would prefer washing them at my home; in my case, host fam's home. I tend to be sensitive about toilets. I like clean, clean ones. I hate dust. DUST IS THE WORST THING EVER.
Actually I hated dust ever since I wore contact lenses... I felt the need to have my hands really clean all the time while wanting to apply contact lenses to my eyes.. well. I got this damn experience where I used tissue to dry my hands but... the tissue remains stayed in my palms and got into my contact lenses. Oh I hate it so much. Cause it itches. A LOT.
I slept late again...
Like yesterday, I filled my bottle with water at home. Did I mention this in the blog on day 1? If no, oh well. Our breakfast is Danbing again. Yum.
We are going to take a bus; and while waiting for it we ate our breakfast. Our destination is Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. We passed the 101 (-_-). We got off at a station, and then there was this chair that looks like a wheelchair; I took a picture with me on it <3
MY BOTTLE DIED. Why was it broken? Because it was full of water, and it fell from my hand to the ground, resulting in the plastic cracking. Drat drat drat. I didn't think about that for now. Off we go to the memorial hall~
It has stamps too; a lot of it. I took many pictures and looked around. Here also has a water dispenser; oh how comfortable. Oh yeah, I missed the guard guarding the bronze statue. It's called an honor guard; army, navy and air force take turns guarding the statue as a form of respect. They change every hour.
Ah yes, I realized that I got my monthly today. Perfect. Luckily I brought extra panties and also some pads; and that day I was wearing white.. fortunately it didn't make a visible stain. I stamped and stamped, and took pics. We also went to the gift shop.
Lotsa merchandises; I bought three postcards due to the price.. oh well. I don't want to spend so much money now... I still have a day to go. There's this beautifully painted thing; with women in unique clothing... Egypt I think. I loove it but well, how am I supposed to take care of it with still so many months to go here? I'm going to a trip to Taipei in January, and well, hopefully we'll go here again? --"
During the guards' shift change, everyone immediately prepared their handycams; or in my case, camera. I wanted to video them, however they're taking so long it ate a big portion of the remaining memory. I wanted to delete it RIGHT after I read the memory card. Or, until I buy another memory card. I videoed them but it's incomplete as they're taking so long.
Now my handphone will be an alternative to the camera. Oh well. I bought a bottle of water since my water bottle died. Now, we are going to 101. We are only window shopping of course; though some brands made me kind of.. drool :p we ate lunch here. Some are big and expensive (I'd say reasonable) and some are small but expensive. In my case, maybe it's considered the small yet expensive. If here has Indonesian food I'll definitely come to that resto. I miss Indonesian food!
I saw this wonderful chandeliers in Dolce & Gabbana. Me and my host sister wanted to take a pic of it but the people noticed. Grr. And I wanted to take a pic of it T_T oh well. I didn't push the button after all. Ah yes, after we ate lunch Ci Ya wanted to see a live performance of... Prince of Tennis? Says there're Japanese actors, so well, I suppose it's right. So it's only me, Rose and Xuan now.
I HATE THE MY MONTHLY. CURSE 月經. It makes me so tired. I don't feel like walking much. We were just window shopping but it also includes walking. Oh well... There's a bridge connecting 101 with a mall named New York New York. I didn't have the mood to buy, or even observe the products... I just see and see.
Then we went to a store named MUJI. It sells sofas, beds, stationeries, snacks, etc. But also expensive. Afterwards we went to a store selling cute things; but still expensive. Hhh.. all expensive.. tralalala. I don't know when converted to Rupiah or other currencies but in my eyes they're expensive. And I don't want to bring heavy things --"
Tired, we went downstairs and sat outside. Rose ate her snack, while I was just resting. My feet hurt like hell. Is it because my feet is so small? I'm tall and big after all... maybe it's because of the pressure. It's just my theory though.
After that, we went to a place where something is currently being held. When we got there a group of dancers from Taipei University performed. I watched; and then the second one was three dancers with... I can't really explain. Dandy, or Jack-O-Lantern-ish clothing. --?
And then, I saw a crowd of people, and people holding a big camera. Rose said it's a star. When I saw her, I recognized it immediately. She was the star of that drama I sometimes watch! I like her to be with the eldest brother <3 now ="3">
I took some pictures of her, unfortunately none of the pics have her staring into my camera. Hehehehe. She is SO pretty. MUCH prettier than the one in the TV. I don't know why..
Her manager seemed to be a busybody-kind of person. That's how I read her though.. seeing how she acts.. well a typical manager.. I think?
She went to somewhere I don't know, and so we went back to 101. To Watsons and Seven Eleven. I bought my lens drops in Watsons since my old lens drops has already gone through its due date. Talking about soft lenses, I haven't worn them for how long.. since last Thursday. I brought my lenses with me, but I didn't like the bathroom and it didn't even have a hand soap. Okay, I'm not gonna risk my eyes.
In 7-11, I bought four Open-Jiang stickers (I'm a sticker collector) and an apple juice. Then we sat outside of 101, since hell no if we walk all the time. Some time after, we went back inside for the toilet, and then I wanted to buy snacks from 7-11. I bought a Cheetos and a Doritos. Not really expensive since they're the ones made in Taiwan.
It turned out that Ci Ya had finished. Oh yeah, I shouldn't have bought those snacks. --" We waited for a while and then Ci Ya came. The plan now is to go somewhere to buy a memory card for me, but since we can't find the bus to go there we canceled the plan.
Now, Ci Ya's friend joined us. Rose told me she's a Taipei girl but she is not familiar with Taipei. Xuan asked a similar question she asked to Ci Ya yesterday; I didn't hear the question but Ci Ya's friend (whose name later I knew was 小夜 Xiao Ye) said 台北人啊 (I'm not sure if it's this a or no) but well, it literally means I'm a Taipei people lah in a fun way.
We walked towards the subway station. It's kind of far, and we needed the assistance of a woman LOL. Rose said Xuan brought a GPS but she is too lazy to use it. LOL. Aww, I didn't get a 101 pic at night. So sad. Oh well, next time to Taipei! OH TRIPP..
We went to Ximen. It's really a shopping place. VERY CROWDED. But the shopping here is fun I think. It's not as narrow as the one in Houshanpi yesterday. The number of people here wins though; to me. Thanks to my monthly I don't really have the mood. GRR. And it was such a good chance. GRAOOO. Karma to me.
I visited two anime shops. I looked for Katekyo Hitman Reborn ones; I knew 丫頭 would like it. Hehe. At the first shop I only bought a Death Note file, and then a small case with the mascot of Katekyo Hitman Reborn, the small thing. I forgot his name; Reborn? Mind me, I'm not a fan.
Then Xiao Ye, Ci Ya and me went to the next shop; I bought some things here. Xiao Ye met her friends; whom I thought were her friends here. They talked in front of the shop; while I waited at the seat nearby. Yes, I'm tired. Very. My stamina, which is already low, had been lowered again by my monthly.
I ate my Cheetos only for the purpose of finishing it, however they finished first before I could finish. I felt like it has sooo many inside. Well... oh yeah, I saw a big cockroach, well.. not that I like it, but it was struggling for life. I hate insects. I have a certain grudge for any kind of them, innocent or not. Unfair, yes, but I don't know why myself. But as I saw it from afar, I felt some kind of pity. Its legs were trembling; signifying that he's struggling. He avoided people's feet and tried to climb a pillar or something. I don't understand, but well... seeing it makes me think. They also have life and sometimes I feel the grudge and disgust and just want to get rid of them so they won't disturb me. Oh egoistical me.
Before I was able to finish my Cheetos, Ci Ya came to me saying we want to go somewhere else. We walked, tralalala. When suddenly we heard people screaming. People who sold things on the road were chased away by the police, though some still stayed selling. They screamed because they saw the security, and guess what first came into my mind?
Strange creature. Scary ones, that threaten the things they sell. Well they brought their cart with them so I thought so.
I ran to the sidewalk out of shock. Then I saw a security, and I guessed that they ran because of him. Maybe my thought was half right but I didn't imagine a security at all. :p Maybe these are the effects of reading too much horror.. oh well.
I saw people packing their things. I asked Ci Ya, 不可以嗎? (Is it not allowed?) then Ci Ya said not allowed (in Chinese). I see. Well, can't blame them. They want to look for a living.
I get the feeling that life in Taipei is much more stressful than in Tainan. I just thought that because SOOO MANY people smoke here, life is so stressful. School, work, and maybe other things. And here is the capital. It seemed like every corner would have someone holding a cigarette, and I hate it.
We continued to walk. They wanted to go to a department store; and I asked do they have something like McD or something so I can sit while they shop. Xiao Ye said she thinks there isn't any. Then Ci Ya borrowed her phone to call Rose (or maybe Xuan, I don't know). She says we'll meet at the subway station to go to the Night Market and have dinner.
We went to Jiantan, where the Shilin Night Market resides. IT'S DAMN CROWDED. Like, all of the road going inside, and also the inside... they're full of people. We ate dinner in a teppanyaki something shop. But we didn't eat teppanyaki, like I shared two plates of chicken with Xuan and Rose, and also two plates of vegetables. Then we went to a place where they sell accessories, and then the next was bag shop.
Discount; 290 for one and 500 for two. I was thinking of buying one because I had bought some things and I don't think my pink bag would fit; even the clothes only had made the bag hard to zip..... then out of the blue a lady asked me in Chinese if I wanted to buy one so we can buy together. I didn't understand and then Rose translated it for me. YAY. My hidden intentions had been fulfilled LOL. I wanted to buy but if for two, I think it's too many. And here comes luck LOL.
So, I paid 250 and she paid 250 too. Yays.
Then we went to some other place, because Xiao Ye's friends wanted to go somewhere else. Rose, me and Xuan sat on the staircase opposite of the place they went to. I can't stand really crowded places. I chatted with Rose and Xuan. Rose told me that Xiao Ye's friends were from Hong Kong. Oh my god, and I had made them change plans and not go to the department store... oh well. Passed already. Xuan asked me if I want to buy the funny-voice turkey we saw in Danshui. I said I want it, but then she said we can buy it in Tainan. Okay then. I don't want to add to my luggage :)
Some time after, Xiao Ye and Ci Ya came to us. Xiao Ye's friends still want to go and see, so we can go home first. We separated ways before the subway, and bid bye bye to Xiao Ye. GO HOMEEEE. YAY. At home, I bathed first again; I always get the first turn :D after me was Rose or Xuan I don't know, then Ci Ya is the last. Xuan told me that Ci Ya is a clean lover. She washes her hand after she does everything.
Makes sense.. I didn't mention it before but I saw her washing her hands a couple of times at 101's toilet. I was confused; she also said that she doesn't like the tissue here to dry her hands. --? Oh yeah, speaking of toilets; 101's weren't that good. I prefer Senayan City or Pondok Indah Mall's toilets; cleaner I think. BUT, HK AIRPORT WINS ALL THE WAAAY. It's got disinfectant to clean the place where people sit. I give thumbs up for that ;)
Xuan also told me, the reason why she always takes a long time in the toilet is because she washes her clothes too. Well, seeing the toilet here I would prefer washing them at my home; in my case, host fam's home. I tend to be sensitive about toilets. I like clean, clean ones. I hate dust. DUST IS THE WORST THING EVER.
Actually I hated dust ever since I wore contact lenses... I felt the need to have my hands really clean all the time while wanting to apply contact lenses to my eyes.. well. I got this damn experience where I used tissue to dry my hands but... the tissue remains stayed in my palms and got into my contact lenses. Oh I hate it so much. Cause it itches. A LOT.
I slept late again...
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Day 1 of trip
So we set out on a journey for the first day. In the morning we ate Danbing (蛋餅). It's always a favorite of mine here :D
I love eggs <3 We sat and ate the danbing before going to the subway a.k.a MRT since eating and drinking is not allowed there. In Taipei, the MRT's name is Metro, so I'm gonna call that for subway. Rose had two cards belonging to home ba (her dad) so I can use one and pay later, while two of Rose's friends bought a coin for entry. The subway here is like Japan's. In Singapore they have a door, while here doesn't. It's only in Taipei Main Station, I think. The insides are mostly the same, with seats and handrails.
First we set out for Chiang-Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, as we wanted to go to the President's Palace. Today is a special day, the country's birthday I think. We took pictures. One of Rose's friend was so excited that another one of Rose's friend asked,"妳是外國人嗎?" (Are you a foreigner?) This time I haven't asked their names, but well I asked them later so since I wrote when everything has passed, I'll just put their names. I'm being too realistic in everything -_-" The one who's excited is Ci Ya and the other one is Xuan. If I put their English names, Ci Ya is Grace and Xuan is Phoenix. I'll just put their Chinese names.
We went to the memorial hall where a bronze statue resides. It's big, and Rose said it's a statue of a president. Wow. He must've made significant changes =) After taking pictures, we went down using the elevator and saw a mammoth exhibition. I took a picture of a mammoth large doll and took another with me and Xuan. Rose took some guides for us, and then I think we went to the toilet for a while. Also, the museum here has a water dispenser, so bringing a water bottle is convenient rather than buying one and another. Ah yes, I noticed the museum here has stamps as souvenirs, and I always stamp. XD. The museums I've been also has water dispensers. Cool thing.
Afterwards we went to the gift shop. Darned expensive. Well it's for tourists so I suppose they'll demand big. Maybe for the tourists it isn't that expensive but to me, being a student here, it is considered expensive. Well if converted to IDR, I don't know. Maybe expensive sometimes and cheaper sometimes. I bought a set of pins, which costed 250 NT$. The pins are landmarks on various places I think. One of it is Sun Moon Lake; Patty's been there, but I haven't. I also saw a flag patch near the counter and so, I bought one to be sewn on my Rotary blazer. =)
Next stop is the president's palace. But when we got there, tons of police officers are guarding the entry to the president's palace so it's no use. Also, the roads are blocked so it's empty. The number of people here is big (but not too big), but the number of cars, nope. Only authorized cars are able to enter.
Since we can't get it, we decided to go to Danshui (淡水). Rose said before we went to Chiang-Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, we'll go to Danshui if the president's palace is too crowded. It is; BUT with police officers. I didn't write about Rose's statement up there, but oh well. I tend to forget things and then remember it later when it's a little bit.. too late.
Oh yeah! I met a fellow exchangee; he's from Colombia. Total coincidence. When I saw his face I knew it was him; but I waited for him to recognize me. And yes, he is the exchangee I know. LOL. His name's Juan; complete is Juan David Cardozo Maglioni.
(Mind me; I like memorizing names.. I know some fellow exchangees' full names xD.. Marine Isabelle Cappellen, Tim Wertz, Christian Nordgaard Sundby, Isabella Rosselinni Young (me), Patricia Anne O'Brien, Isabelly Rayanne Nunes Lemos, Caroline Kanegusuku, Lays Lima Dutra, Julio Mansur, Jeanette Astrid Solis, Alexandria Marie Billings, Rapeepat Chivaruk, Claudio Dragonne Garcia, Laksami Chuwat... oh well. For the other Mexican and Thai friends.. sorry xP)
Juan came with his host mother and his host sisters. I suppose their destination is pretty much the same as us; and I took a pic with him since we coincidentally meet (?) haha. He lives in Chiayi so it's kinda far.. won't meet unless there's an inbound trip or something like that. Oh yeah, Juan introduced himself to Rose and her two friends in Chinese; wo shi Juan (I don't know his Chinese name.. maybe he said Juan or maybe his Chinese name..) wo lai (zi/zhi/zhe? I just know how to speak that word) 哥倫比亞 (Colombia). And Rose started speaking in Spanish. Lalala. She was an exchange to Mexico after all ;)
After the small chat, we bid goodbye and we left for Danshui.
Danshui is DARNED DAMNED far. It's the end of the route. MAAAANY people go down in Danshui. But I love the place <3>
So, we got down and exited the station. We walked towards the harbor. We also went into some shops; I bought a Taiwan shaped postcard; made of something I can't name in English... because I didn't know the exact word. Oh well. I also bought a TOTORO small purse. I love Totoro when I was small, so I bought it, even though it's 90NT$ in price.. expensive for that small thing. But I rarely saw any Totoro merchandises any more, since it's an old anime.
In the middle of the journey, I saw a store like Poya (a living mart) so I asked if I could enter. Lucky me. I was expecting to pass by a store like this to buy paper underwear (I don't want to wash a lot of underwear when I get back =P) and wet tissues. It turned out to be Watson... well I didn't see the sign. Hehehe.
We reached the harbor! In Taipei, the rain comes, and stops. It happened many times. I love the harbor here. I should've bought some things but my hands are full. Darn it. I wanted the ice cream too,, which is very high... Oh well. Gotta wait for the next trip xD maybe for the inbound students later in January. We ate lunch here; it didn't cost a lot but it is very small. I ate a small bowl of fried noodles and two pieces of pork stuffed meatballs. I MISS HOME MA'S PORK MEATBALLL...
There's a game station, but there's no DDR so it doesn't interest me very much, except for the turkey toy! Pressing the body will make them emit a funny voice. I recorded two. LOL.
There are some interesting gift shops here. First we saw a shop; it was crowded. It has DIY (Do It Yourself) products, preserved insects (eww), real flower stickers (I doubt it was real though. Except in real life there really is a four leaf clover), small snack keyrings, human body puzzle and many more. I didn't buy anything here.
Second, there's one that has a wood smell. It reminds me of Indonesia... ohh. I MISS SPICYY. TELOR BALADOOO SARI RATUU AYAM POPP CABE IJO ULEKK SAMBELLL~~ (non-Indonesian people do not mind my babble ehehehehehe)
I found something that I really LIKE. OMFG THE SMALL OWL IS SO CUTE. I'm gonna upload the picture once I get my memory card read. It's very small, yet the price is 80NT$. I'm gonna buy another one if I'm going to the harbor again =P
There's another gift shop but I didn't buy anything as none are interesting to my eyes, except for that blowfish. Aww. I didn't buy it though. Ci Ya bought something.
Then Rose, Ci Ya and Xuan said they wanted to buy the tower ice cream. I want ICE CREAM. OHHHHH. STUPID CHINA WITH THEIR MELAMINE ACCIDENT. It makes people sometimes feel uneasy, especially with that factory being a big one.
After ice cream, we wanted to get on the boat. I saw the line. TOO LONG. And I thought Rose said it will take too much time to just queue. Then we walked in another way. Oh, mind me. It wasn't for that long-lined queue. This one is not that crowded. We went into the queue, and the line stopped right before us. So, maybe luck? We get to be the first in the next turn.
We went to a place I don't know the name. Bali (八里) Wharf. Bali~ oh Bali. The characters are the same but I think it wasn't meant for Indonesian Bali.
Ci Ya and Xuan wanted to go to the toilet so they rushed outside the boat. Rose and me waited. Gosh, the rain got stronger, and the wind is so strong. We got quite wet but at least it has shelter so we get wet from the side only. We visited some shops. Rose told me of a kind of Taiwanese traditional snack. Shrimp cookies. I think I ate that kind already, but I don't know. It looks delicious =P
Rose bought a wallet; it only cost 100NT$. Lalala. The rain had stopped, and there was a rainbow. So, we took pictures. However, it's hard because it's so bright it's hard to see. I gave up, it's better to seek for a less bright place. There was a fountain that got a rainbow too, so I took a picture. Then, I thought this place is less bright and I took the picture. I loved it. XD
We took a bus towards the Danshui MRT. We looked at the shops because Rose and me wanted to buy an umbrella. Both of our umbrella is broken because of the strong wind. -_-" I also saw an old woman selling handdrawn postcards! So beautiful. How can color pencils be so beautiful? Aww. 50 for 3 so I bought three. I wish I had bought more though =P
Next stop is Taipei Main Station. Objective: Shopping. One of the exits are connected to Zhongshan Station and in the middle were shops. Rose bought jeans, while I didn't buy anything. There's a brand that interested me but... SO EXPENSIVE. I think it's a French brand,, the name is Poupine.
I ate a candy Xuan offered, but it turned out to be sour and I didn't really like it, so I put it on the left side of my mouth. After so long and the candy isn't finished yet, I decided to gulp it down with water, but... it hurt. I forgot that drinking isn't allowed so I waited until outside. I think we're heading for Houshanpi Station. I drank some water but it didn't really help. It didn't hurt as much any more so it's okay. We went to a shopping center. FULL OF CLOTHING SHOPS. WITH SALES!
LOL. I found a shop my sister would like. I've always been a fan of laces but wearing them... not really. I just love to see it. LOL. But the clothes in the shop are so expensive.. well they're not on the 'on sale' side. One I liked, 1080/1180 NT$. Hell. I loved it but for that price... I'd prefer to order one online later. I decided I wanted one after all :)
The shopkeeper was in Sweet Lolita clothing; with pink and white color. The other one is gothic punk, well maybe,, that's in my opinion because her makeup looks like goth, and the clothing is more goth-punk... oh well that's how I define it.
Rose bought a jeans that was on sale, and then we went out. I saw the rack with bags, and also the Mary Janes. Aww. But the high heels... well. I'll buy one, maybe, but later of course. Then we looked around a little, before going for dinner. We weren't very familiar to Taipei so we just go to wherever we can eat. We ate pork with rice and some veggies. Then we went back to the shopping station. I think it's called Wufenpu/Wufenbu Shopping Center. I didn't remember the last character, but the first two characters is 五分 and the other one I forgot. Oh well~
We went back to the shopping place, and I said I wanted to take a pic of the girl back in the store. At first it was planned to be the girl herself but the girl said I should go take the pic with her and so I gladly complied :)
Mood lift. And more, I found a shop with these cool clothes. They have that Chinese tinge in their clothes; not like usual casual clothing. The first time I laid my eyes on it, I knew I liked it. They currently have some kind of promotion; 400 NT$ for 3. I'm in. Definitely :D
Afterwards I was just waiting for Xuan, Ci Ya or Rose shopping. I didn't really like shopping in shops like this, since I'm usually looking for skirts or shorts and their sizes are usually small. Oh well. Being a big girl can be kinda hard sometimes. I'm self-conscious but I try to not think about it too much... at least I hope so --"
Feet hurt. Like hell. And we weren't in Metro yet. Perfect. And then, the way back to where we stay; let's just call home here; is like a mountain. Go up and up and up. Finally reaching home, we took a bath. I was the first, and Ci Ya was the second.
After taking a bath I was too lazy to dry my hair even though it's very late already and instead I went to Xuan's room bringing my diary and pencil case. I went there because Rose is also there; I'd prefer be with someone else rather than just being alone, writing my diary in my room. Oh well. --"
Ci Ya took a bath for what seemed to be two hours. She reminds me of my sis :p I heard water running repeatedly, and my mind imagined that maybe she loves CLEAN and tends to wash her body repeatedly so all the germs will be completely washed away. Wait, I think I went a bit too far? Oh la la. I slept like one o' clock I think; and woke up seven forty something in the next morning.
I love eggs <3 We sat and ate the danbing before going to the subway a.k.a MRT since eating and drinking is not allowed there. In Taipei, the MRT's name is Metro, so I'm gonna call that for subway. Rose had two cards belonging to home ba (her dad) so I can use one and pay later, while two of Rose's friends bought a coin for entry. The subway here is like Japan's. In Singapore they have a door, while here doesn't. It's only in Taipei Main Station, I think. The insides are mostly the same, with seats and handrails.
First we set out for Chiang-Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, as we wanted to go to the President's Palace. Today is a special day, the country's birthday I think. We took pictures. One of Rose's friend was so excited that another one of Rose's friend asked,"妳是外國人嗎?" (Are you a foreigner?) This time I haven't asked their names, but well I asked them later so since I wrote when everything has passed, I'll just put their names. I'm being too realistic in everything -_-" The one who's excited is Ci Ya and the other one is Xuan. If I put their English names, Ci Ya is Grace and Xuan is Phoenix. I'll just put their Chinese names.
We went to the memorial hall where a bronze statue resides. It's big, and Rose said it's a statue of a president. Wow. He must've made significant changes =) After taking pictures, we went down using the elevator and saw a mammoth exhibition. I took a picture of a mammoth large doll and took another with me and Xuan. Rose took some guides for us, and then I think we went to the toilet for a while. Also, the museum here has a water dispenser, so bringing a water bottle is convenient rather than buying one and another. Ah yes, I noticed the museum here has stamps as souvenirs, and I always stamp. XD. The museums I've been also has water dispensers. Cool thing.
Afterwards we went to the gift shop. Darned expensive. Well it's for tourists so I suppose they'll demand big. Maybe for the tourists it isn't that expensive but to me, being a student here, it is considered expensive. Well if converted to IDR, I don't know. Maybe expensive sometimes and cheaper sometimes. I bought a set of pins, which costed 250 NT$. The pins are landmarks on various places I think. One of it is Sun Moon Lake; Patty's been there, but I haven't. I also saw a flag patch near the counter and so, I bought one to be sewn on my Rotary blazer. =)
Next stop is the president's palace. But when we got there, tons of police officers are guarding the entry to the president's palace so it's no use. Also, the roads are blocked so it's empty. The number of people here is big (but not too big), but the number of cars, nope. Only authorized cars are able to enter.
Since we can't get it, we decided to go to Danshui (淡水). Rose said before we went to Chiang-Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, we'll go to Danshui if the president's palace is too crowded. It is; BUT with police officers. I didn't write about Rose's statement up there, but oh well. I tend to forget things and then remember it later when it's a little bit.. too late.
Oh yeah! I met a fellow exchangee; he's from Colombia. Total coincidence. When I saw his face I knew it was him; but I waited for him to recognize me. And yes, he is the exchangee I know. LOL. His name's Juan; complete is Juan David Cardozo Maglioni.
(Mind me; I like memorizing names.. I know some fellow exchangees' full names xD.. Marine Isabelle Cappellen, Tim Wertz, Christian Nordgaard Sundby, Isabella Rosselinni Young (me), Patricia Anne O'Brien, Isabelly Rayanne Nunes Lemos, Caroline Kanegusuku, Lays Lima Dutra, Julio Mansur, Jeanette Astrid Solis, Alexandria Marie Billings, Rapeepat Chivaruk, Claudio Dragonne Garcia, Laksami Chuwat... oh well. For the other Mexican and Thai friends.. sorry xP)
Juan came with his host mother and his host sisters. I suppose their destination is pretty much the same as us; and I took a pic with him since we coincidentally meet (?) haha. He lives in Chiayi so it's kinda far.. won't meet unless there's an inbound trip or something like that. Oh yeah, Juan introduced himself to Rose and her two friends in Chinese; wo shi Juan (I don't know his Chinese name.. maybe he said Juan or maybe his Chinese name..) wo lai (zi/zhi/zhe? I just know how to speak that word) 哥倫比亞 (Colombia). And Rose started speaking in Spanish. Lalala. She was an exchange to Mexico after all ;)
After the small chat, we bid goodbye and we left for Danshui.
Danshui is DARNED DAMNED far. It's the end of the route. MAAAANY people go down in Danshui. But I love the place <3>
So, we got down and exited the station. We walked towards the harbor. We also went into some shops; I bought a Taiwan shaped postcard; made of something I can't name in English... because I didn't know the exact word. Oh well. I also bought a TOTORO small purse. I love Totoro when I was small, so I bought it, even though it's 90NT$ in price.. expensive for that small thing. But I rarely saw any Totoro merchandises any more, since it's an old anime.
In the middle of the journey, I saw a store like Poya (a living mart) so I asked if I could enter. Lucky me. I was expecting to pass by a store like this to buy paper underwear (I don't want to wash a lot of underwear when I get back =P) and wet tissues. It turned out to be Watson... well I didn't see the sign. Hehehe.
We reached the harbor! In Taipei, the rain comes, and stops. It happened many times. I love the harbor here. I should've bought some things but my hands are full. Darn it. I wanted the ice cream too,, which is very high... Oh well. Gotta wait for the next trip xD maybe for the inbound students later in January. We ate lunch here; it didn't cost a lot but it is very small. I ate a small bowl of fried noodles and two pieces of pork stuffed meatballs. I MISS HOME MA'S PORK MEATBALLL...
There's a game station, but there's no DDR so it doesn't interest me very much, except for the turkey toy! Pressing the body will make them emit a funny voice. I recorded two. LOL.
There are some interesting gift shops here. First we saw a shop; it was crowded. It has DIY (Do It Yourself) products, preserved insects (eww), real flower stickers (I doubt it was real though. Except in real life there really is a four leaf clover), small snack keyrings, human body puzzle and many more. I didn't buy anything here.
Second, there's one that has a wood smell. It reminds me of Indonesia... ohh. I MISS SPICYY. TELOR BALADOOO SARI RATUU AYAM POPP CABE IJO ULEKK SAMBELLL~~ (non-Indonesian people do not mind my babble ehehehehehe)
I found something that I really LIKE. OMFG THE SMALL OWL IS SO CUTE. I'm gonna upload the picture once I get my memory card read. It's very small, yet the price is 80NT$. I'm gonna buy another one if I'm going to the harbor again =P
There's another gift shop but I didn't buy anything as none are interesting to my eyes, except for that blowfish. Aww. I didn't buy it though. Ci Ya bought something.
Then Rose, Ci Ya and Xuan said they wanted to buy the tower ice cream. I want ICE CREAM. OHHHHH. STUPID CHINA WITH THEIR MELAMINE ACCIDENT. It makes people sometimes feel uneasy, especially with that factory being a big one.
After ice cream, we wanted to get on the boat. I saw the line. TOO LONG. And I thought Rose said it will take too much time to just queue. Then we walked in another way. Oh, mind me. It wasn't for that long-lined queue. This one is not that crowded. We went into the queue, and the line stopped right before us. So, maybe luck? We get to be the first in the next turn.
We went to a place I don't know the name. Bali (八里) Wharf. Bali~ oh Bali. The characters are the same but I think it wasn't meant for Indonesian Bali.
Ci Ya and Xuan wanted to go to the toilet so they rushed outside the boat. Rose and me waited. Gosh, the rain got stronger, and the wind is so strong. We got quite wet but at least it has shelter so we get wet from the side only. We visited some shops. Rose told me of a kind of Taiwanese traditional snack. Shrimp cookies. I think I ate that kind already, but I don't know. It looks delicious =P
Rose bought a wallet; it only cost 100NT$. Lalala. The rain had stopped, and there was a rainbow. So, we took pictures. However, it's hard because it's so bright it's hard to see. I gave up, it's better to seek for a less bright place. There was a fountain that got a rainbow too, so I took a picture. Then, I thought this place is less bright and I took the picture. I loved it. XD
We took a bus towards the Danshui MRT. We looked at the shops because Rose and me wanted to buy an umbrella. Both of our umbrella is broken because of the strong wind. -_-" I also saw an old woman selling handdrawn postcards! So beautiful. How can color pencils be so beautiful? Aww. 50 for 3 so I bought three. I wish I had bought more though =P
Next stop is Taipei Main Station. Objective: Shopping. One of the exits are connected to Zhongshan Station and in the middle were shops. Rose bought jeans, while I didn't buy anything. There's a brand that interested me but... SO EXPENSIVE. I think it's a French brand,, the name is Poupine.
I ate a candy Xuan offered, but it turned out to be sour and I didn't really like it, so I put it on the left side of my mouth. After so long and the candy isn't finished yet, I decided to gulp it down with water, but... it hurt. I forgot that drinking isn't allowed so I waited until outside. I think we're heading for Houshanpi Station. I drank some water but it didn't really help. It didn't hurt as much any more so it's okay. We went to a shopping center. FULL OF CLOTHING SHOPS. WITH SALES!
LOL. I found a shop my sister would like. I've always been a fan of laces but wearing them... not really. I just love to see it. LOL. But the clothes in the shop are so expensive.. well they're not on the 'on sale' side. One I liked, 1080/1180 NT$. Hell. I loved it but for that price... I'd prefer to order one online later. I decided I wanted one after all :)
The shopkeeper was in Sweet Lolita clothing; with pink and white color. The other one is gothic punk, well maybe,, that's in my opinion because her makeup looks like goth, and the clothing is more goth-punk... oh well that's how I define it.
Rose bought a jeans that was on sale, and then we went out. I saw the rack with bags, and also the Mary Janes. Aww. But the high heels... well. I'll buy one, maybe, but later of course. Then we looked around a little, before going for dinner. We weren't very familiar to Taipei so we just go to wherever we can eat. We ate pork with rice and some veggies. Then we went back to the shopping station. I think it's called Wufenpu/Wufenbu Shopping Center. I didn't remember the last character, but the first two characters is 五分 and the other one I forgot. Oh well~
We went back to the shopping place, and I said I wanted to take a pic of the girl back in the store. At first it was planned to be the girl herself but the girl said I should go take the pic with her and so I gladly complied :)
Mood lift. And more, I found a shop with these cool clothes. They have that Chinese tinge in their clothes; not like usual casual clothing. The first time I laid my eyes on it, I knew I liked it. They currently have some kind of promotion; 400 NT$ for 3. I'm in. Definitely :D
Afterwards I was just waiting for Xuan, Ci Ya or Rose shopping. I didn't really like shopping in shops like this, since I'm usually looking for skirts or shorts and their sizes are usually small. Oh well. Being a big girl can be kinda hard sometimes. I'm self-conscious but I try to not think about it too much... at least I hope so --"
Feet hurt. Like hell. And we weren't in Metro yet. Perfect. And then, the way back to where we stay; let's just call home here; is like a mountain. Go up and up and up. Finally reaching home, we took a bath. I was the first, and Ci Ya was the second.
After taking a bath I was too lazy to dry my hair even though it's very late already and instead I went to Xuan's room bringing my diary and pencil case. I went there because Rose is also there; I'd prefer be with someone else rather than just being alone, writing my diary in my room. Oh well. --"
Ci Ya took a bath for what seemed to be two hours. She reminds me of my sis :p I heard water running repeatedly, and my mind imagined that maybe she loves CLEAN and tends to wash her body repeatedly so all the germs will be completely washed away. Wait, I think I went a bit too far? Oh la la. I slept like one o' clock I think; and woke up seven forty something in the next morning.
Trip
I didn't feel like updating, but here; as I've just gone back to Tainan from Taipei; I'll write on my blog. I intended to make this weekly but I just don't feel like doing it most of the time.
Oh well. Here goes.
I can officially go home at five; although I always go home at six because I get picked up usually at about ten past six. Why wait and do nothing; I'd rather go stay in the classroom. It's colder and more comfortable =P
But today I go home earlier. I should be picked up at 5.30 but my host dad got here ten minutes late. Who cares though; lol. When I went home I had to hurry; I had to eat quickly and then get my luggage down. I packed yesterday night but I left some outside the luggage; because I thought I could have some time to get it in; well I didn't forget my toothbrush BUT I left my small gifts; powder; facial cleanser and my iPod charger (haha). I hate hurrying -_-
Actually I didn't realize it right away. When I was eating I remembered that I haven't put my blue bag which contained the things above inside my bag. But as I was hurried, I forgot. And I realized it when I was in the bus. PERFECT.
Home ba(pa) took us to someplace near the bus station. And then home ba and ma went to the Rotary meeting in Queena hotel something where they have the weekly Rotary meeting. God, at the end of this month I have to do a presentation. Hopefully I won't get a sore throat as I plan to sing; I can't do a dance... oh well. It's in English; so I hope I have no trouble.. I don't want to get stage fright LOL.
Then me and my host sis, Rose, waited until the bus came. We have seat numbers so we don't have to worry about getting separated. Rose's two friends had departed at five; so they'll get to Taipei earlier than us. The scheduled time was 18.48 but the bus was late for I don't know how many minutes; but it wasn't that long. Inside the city the bus lights (inside the bus) are on, and on freeway it's off.
Yeah, I realized I forgot my blue bag and I hoped I had some small gifts in my luggage. But I don't remember putting any inside. I got worried; and being the worrywart I am, I try to think of a way as an alternative. I thought of giving a box of chocolates; why do I worry so much for the small gifts? Cos we're going to stay in Rose's relative's house; so we don't have to stay in a hotel.
Ah well. I slept a few times during the trip. Dunno why I can sleep a few times; but I was sleepy. Oh well. I also ate my rice cake snack in order to finish. Oh yeah, this bus has a TV, but it gets bzzzz when the road is bumpy. Grr. And pauses the film. I don't understand the film, or even the subtitle because it's in French and the subtitle is Chinese; but oh well. I just watch and listen without knowing what it meant. Sometimes I turn it off, and sometimes I turn it on. Every seat has a speaker; I think it's positioned on the ear position when we sit; it's inside the seat and the 'remote controller' is located on... err, what do you say, something where you rest your hands on.. on buses, or maybe airplanes.
When we got there, I don't know what time is it, but I think it's eleven past. Rose's auntie came to us; we're currently waiting for Rose's friends to come here and then Rose's auntie will escort us to where we will stay. Rose told me she was her father's cousin; oh well I don't want to write a long title so I'll just say aunt.
We stayed in Jingmei (景美), and we stayed in... I don't know but my guess is, Rose's aunt's parents in law. I don't really get it because when Rose explained I didn't really get it.. well it's complicated.. filled with ...'s ...'s. @__@
Although it was twelve past when we got to the house, we took a bath. Being me, I wouldn't want to sleep in a sweaty condition and unwashed hair... sometimes I do if it's too late but for this case, well I made the decision to take a bath after all. Then I dried my hair. Some time later, I went to sleep.
I didn't like the bathroom here. IT'S FILLED WITH DUST. Well I guess it hasn't been used in a looong time. That day I haven't known that this house is what I had guessed to be Rose's aunt's parents in law so I thought the children must have grown up already. The room I slept at was an artsy girl, I guessed. She had a drawing of a flower on a paper, painted beautifully. Maybe with watercolor. And then, a photo of a rose on driftwood, and an ad? Don't know, but it's something about Laforet in Harajuku. The shelf was full of books, and I saw books like; braiding hair, long hair design and such. Reminded me of my sis Valencia =P
Continue with the bathroom; I took a bath first so I was the one who took the first glance of the bathroom. It had a spider; and I don't want to feel uneasy so I gave the spider water and then drowned it to the hole; sorry mr. spider. -_-"
I slept at 1.20 something; and I woke up at 6.20 (I slept again till 7). Took a quick shower, and then got ready for going out. We're going to go back at night so we had to be prepared with things like umbrella, water bottle, tissues, handphone, music player if needed (as for me, my iPod's battery was only a small bit of red so I didn't bring) and maybe personal needs.
Oh well. Here goes.
I can officially go home at five; although I always go home at six because I get picked up usually at about ten past six. Why wait and do nothing; I'd rather go stay in the classroom. It's colder and more comfortable =P
But today I go home earlier. I should be picked up at 5.30 but my host dad got here ten minutes late. Who cares though; lol. When I went home I had to hurry; I had to eat quickly and then get my luggage down. I packed yesterday night but I left some outside the luggage; because I thought I could have some time to get it in; well I didn't forget my toothbrush BUT I left my small gifts; powder; facial cleanser and my iPod charger (haha). I hate hurrying -_-
Actually I didn't realize it right away. When I was eating I remembered that I haven't put my blue bag which contained the things above inside my bag. But as I was hurried, I forgot. And I realized it when I was in the bus. PERFECT.
Home ba(pa) took us to someplace near the bus station. And then home ba and ma went to the Rotary meeting in Queena hotel something where they have the weekly Rotary meeting. God, at the end of this month I have to do a presentation. Hopefully I won't get a sore throat as I plan to sing; I can't do a dance... oh well. It's in English; so I hope I have no trouble.. I don't want to get stage fright LOL.
Then me and my host sis, Rose, waited until the bus came. We have seat numbers so we don't have to worry about getting separated. Rose's two friends had departed at five; so they'll get to Taipei earlier than us. The scheduled time was 18.48 but the bus was late for I don't know how many minutes; but it wasn't that long. Inside the city the bus lights (inside the bus) are on, and on freeway it's off.
Yeah, I realized I forgot my blue bag and I hoped I had some small gifts in my luggage. But I don't remember putting any inside. I got worried; and being the worrywart I am, I try to think of a way as an alternative. I thought of giving a box of chocolates; why do I worry so much for the small gifts? Cos we're going to stay in Rose's relative's house; so we don't have to stay in a hotel.
Ah well. I slept a few times during the trip. Dunno why I can sleep a few times; but I was sleepy. Oh well. I also ate my rice cake snack in order to finish. Oh yeah, this bus has a TV, but it gets bzzzz when the road is bumpy. Grr. And pauses the film. I don't understand the film, or even the subtitle because it's in French and the subtitle is Chinese; but oh well. I just watch and listen without knowing what it meant. Sometimes I turn it off, and sometimes I turn it on. Every seat has a speaker; I think it's positioned on the ear position when we sit; it's inside the seat and the 'remote controller' is located on... err, what do you say, something where you rest your hands on.. on buses, or maybe airplanes.
When we got there, I don't know what time is it, but I think it's eleven past. Rose's auntie came to us; we're currently waiting for Rose's friends to come here and then Rose's auntie will escort us to where we will stay. Rose told me she was her father's cousin; oh well I don't want to write a long title so I'll just say aunt.
We stayed in Jingmei (景美), and we stayed in... I don't know but my guess is, Rose's aunt's parents in law. I don't really get it because when Rose explained I didn't really get it.. well it's complicated.. filled with ...'s ...'s. @__@
Although it was twelve past when we got to the house, we took a bath. Being me, I wouldn't want to sleep in a sweaty condition and unwashed hair... sometimes I do if it's too late but for this case, well I made the decision to take a bath after all. Then I dried my hair. Some time later, I went to sleep.
I didn't like the bathroom here. IT'S FILLED WITH DUST. Well I guess it hasn't been used in a looong time. That day I haven't known that this house is what I had guessed to be Rose's aunt's parents in law so I thought the children must have grown up already. The room I slept at was an artsy girl, I guessed. She had a drawing of a flower on a paper, painted beautifully. Maybe with watercolor. And then, a photo of a rose on driftwood, and an ad? Don't know, but it's something about Laforet in Harajuku. The shelf was full of books, and I saw books like; braiding hair, long hair design and such. Reminded me of my sis Valencia =P
Continue with the bathroom; I took a bath first so I was the one who took the first glance of the bathroom. It had a spider; and I don't want to feel uneasy so I gave the spider water and then drowned it to the hole; sorry mr. spider. -_-"
I slept at 1.20 something; and I woke up at 6.20 (I slept again till 7). Took a quick shower, and then got ready for going out. We're going to go back at night so we had to be prepared with things like umbrella, water bottle, tissues, handphone, music player if needed (as for me, my iPod's battery was only a small bit of red so I didn't bring) and maybe personal needs.
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