Company's D&D - 04Feb2010

attended company's D&D this year.. It's my second year to attend this.. not sure whether coming year, i will still be around.. haha.. but anyway, i enjoyed throughout the whole night.. this year, we sat in the middle of the hall, so we are more near to the happening instead of like last year, we sat at the last table which is far from the stage..

the dinner is at Grand Park City Hotel.. It's just few minutes from my office here.. there are a lot of games held before the dinner starts.. the MC of the night is the same like previous year.. heard that he is one of the DJs (don't know which radio station)..but he is quite good and humour enuf..

cut long story goes.. took part in the riddles and won me a pair of entrance tickets to Wild Wild Wet, East Coast and S$70 shopping vouchers when i am being pushed up stage twice.. Those make me feel contented, even though that i did not win any big prizes.. =) AT least that i won something back.. the dinner ends late at night, by the time i reach home, is already 1.00 am.. and wake up early for work today.. =p

p/s: feel so sleepy now.. *wink*

An Umbrella Brings Us Together

Things actually started when I am still studying in a college. I was living in the college's hostel with my roommate. On the 18th January 2007, I went back to my hostel after a day out with my roommate. I remembered that it was a raining day, thus I brought my umbrella with me. Things happen when I am back to my room. I heard a group of people's voices along the corridor of my room who is like looking for someone. What funny is like, they knocked on the next door (indian lady) and look for me, they knew it is wrong, then they try to knock on my door..

I was hesitating of whether to open the door, and at the end, I did.. To my surprised, it was my friend (of same secondary school) with a bunch of guys.. I know her and she wante to borrow umbrella from me, so naturally i borrowed her mine.. Then this guy (one of them) came and wanted to know me.. We shaked hand and i thought that it is like a hi bye friend.. And I didn't think much of it.. But the first impression that I had on him is good.. =)

Then a while later, my handphone beeps.. It was him, and I know that he get the number from my gal friend.. We started to sms and get to know each other more.. He was single and available and me too during that time.. He intend to return my umbrella after that, so, I went out to take my umbrella, and we had a walk under the rain around the hostel in a most romantic ambiance.. =) We even stop at a place where we can see a nice and tall Twin Towers with light.. Things doesn't work out in a way of sms, as during that time, I don't have the intention to start on a new relationship, and I rejected of starting a relationship with him.. But things turn differently one day..

On the 31st of January 2007 night, he make a surprised appearance in front of me.. I remembered that I was still playing sms with him, but at the end, he turn up in front of me when I open my door.. That time, there was a bunch of friends of mine sitting inside my room and watching drama.. I was like so pai seh, then I went out with him (around the hostel) because he said that he has something to talk to me.. We walked around the hostel few rounds until this place which is lesser people.. You know what? He holds my hand while talking to me.. I haven't agree anything.. He was holding my hand but I am not.. I try to release but can't.. Things come to an end when we agreed that we have a 3 month probation and see whether we are suitable for each other.. On the 01st of Feb 2007 (pass midnight), we get together.. The first time I slept on his shoulder and the first kiss from him is on my forehead..

Surprised, right? We had just knew each other for 2 weeks time, and we get together after that.. I try to break up with him the next day, as I felt that, the feeling is so weird.. I told him honestly and I don't even dare to go out have dinner with him (but also because I am preparing for my exam).. But he is patience with me and we talk to each other face to face to see what is the problem.. Our relationship continued from that time till now and it is still continuing.. We had no full stop on it.. We passed the probation period, and now it is 3 years of us being together.. All my previous relationship doesn't last for more than 3 months.. And now I know that he is the one for me..

He pampered me with lots of love which is uncountable and he actually brought a lot of suprises into my life.. This makes my life become very meaningful and full of laughters.. Life is still going.. I will loves him more than I do now and they day is still counting on and on.. Although I don't know what will happen in future, but what I can do is to treasure every moments that we spent together and be blessed of what I have right now..

In this day of 01st Feb 10, it is the 1096 days of us being together.. It is the day of our relationship blossomed, and brought us together, I will never forget the "sweet moment" of that day and also all the happy memories that we had.. I just wanted to tell you that I Love You so much and Happy 3 Years Anniversary.. In addition, this Valentine's Day will be my memorable day too as it is the first time that we can spend the day together even though we did not have any celebrations.. Loves.. ♥

Working =(

working has been very relaxed recently due to it is low season now, so Justin and I actually take turn to clear our time off.. nowadays, working is boring, maybe due to no enquiries or booking.. and also the not so good benefits from this company (although we make a lot of sales).. anyway, i am planning to tender my resignation letter after CNY.. I am currently waiting for my bonus (if any) before i leave this company.. there are a lot of internal things that outsider won't know.. true enough.. and now my manager, also tendered his resignation letter yesterday and official letter handled today.. nw add on my manager is nt around, then i oso no mood and no point of staying in this company anymore.. (my manager treat us very good and like frens).. actually, i also went for an interview last week, everything seems ok, but it will finalized by feb.. so lets c what will happen next, especially my future..

=)

i think it has been long time since i last update.. it become dead blog dy.. =)

2009 has passed.. welcoming year 2010 with a smile.. ;)

2009 is consider a good year for me but not the best.. it can be better.. *wink*

hoping that 2010 i can achieve on wat i want to achieve..

wish me luck.. +)

Happy 1004 Days Anniversary.. ♥

It has been:

2 Years & 9 Months

1004 Days

143 Weeks

24,096 Hours

1,445,760 Minutes

86,745,600 Seconds

of us being together...

Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Weeks, Days, Months, Years are still counting..
IT will still counting unless one of us put a full stop on it..
NO one know what will happen in coming days..
BUT get to treasure you right now..
IS the greatest moment..
TIEW ENG SHIANG..
I LOVE YOU..
Muackss..

7D Fabulous Hokkaido - Day 06 & Day 07

Day 06 itinerary started when we headed back to Sapporo.. When we reach Sapporo, we proceed to shopping! The first stop is Chitose Factory Outlet Mall Rera.. From here, you can buy a lot of branded goods in a cheaper price.. (eg. Coach, Quiksilver, Roxy, Nike, Adidas, etc. ) We have around 1.5 hours there for customer to shop around.. And when they are back, they carry a lot of plastic bags.. =)

After that, we proceed for our lunch.. Then, we went to visit Japanese Beer Factory, where you can view the production process of one of Japan's finest beer. Japan's famous beer is Asahi.. After viewing the production process, customers get to taste the beer with little snacks.. I didn't try the beer so I don't know what is the taste like.. ;)

Last but not least, we visited Susikino Ramen Alley, which has over 10 established ramen restaurants that serve ramen in miso-flavoured, a Hokkaido speacialty.. (I tried, it taste really very good).. And after the check-in in the hotel, all went out for shopping at Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade.. This place is not branded stuff but the things are cheap cheap and this is the longest shopping street in Hokkaido.. =) Oh ya, in this Sapporo City, there are giggolo shops.. those young men hang around the street there and ask for customer!! Hmm.. last hotel that we stayed is Sapporo Green 2 Hotel..

KFC in Japan

MCD in Japan

Day 07 arrive and that's the day we return from Hokkaido.. Took the morning flight and when reach Tokyo have to catch up the afternoon flight and by the time i reach Singapore, was midnight.. Actually thinking of overnight in the airport till the next day only go back JB, but ended both sis came to SG and fetch me and when I reach home, was 3 am.. x)

7D Fabulous Hokkaido - Day 05

Day 05 itinerary started with the visit to Lake Toya... Lake Toya is considered as one of Hokkaido's three most impressive landscapes.. Tour members is given free time (around half an hour) to take photos.. There is a maple tree there too.. with a very nice red colour leaves..

Lake Toya

The maple tree at Lake Toya

After that, we continue our journey to Bear Ranch.. It is home of 180 bears, where you can enjoy by seeing them play and live together.. They are actually considered as wild bear but they won't come out and eat people.. The young bear can only eat biscuits while the elder bear will eat biscuits and apple.. Customer can buy apple and biscuits to feed them.. It's easy as 1,2,3.. Just aim accurately and throw it to their mouth.. The bear will even pray, waving and dancing for you to feed them.. They are lucky bear.. =)

Bear Ranch

In front of Bear Ranch, was the Mt. Showa.. It is still consider as a live volcano.. It is just not that it haven't explode.. From the mountain, you can see the smoke coming out from there.. Mt. Showa is considered as one of Japan's youngest mountains, which has risen from a flat wheat field to a current height of 290 metres between 1943 and 1945..

Mt. Showa

After this, we continue our journey to Noboribetsu and our next sightseeing spot is Jigokudani, which is also known as "Hell Valley". From there, we get to walk through the sulphurous valley and see boilling ponds and steaming streams.. The smell was really beh tahan because the sulphur smell is very strong.. If we smell more, I think will get cancer lo.. XD

Hell Valley

Next, we visited Shiraoi Ainu Village for a glimpse into the village's rich and unique history.. From the history, Ainu is the people who owns Hokkaido.. Before, Hokkaido is not part of Japan, but in the past, the Russians came to their province and stole their daily earnings (eg. fish,rice).. Then, this Japan came across and and protect them by the conditions of Hokkaido must become part of Japan.. Then the Ainu felt that it is better and safer, though they agreed on it.. At last, Japan did a village for memorable of Ainu people and the museum shows people of how they live during that decade..

Shiraoi Ainu Village



Cultural Performances by Ainu



The 100% Ainu people (the one and only one)

The last spot that we went is Hokkaido Jingu.. It is one of Japan's largest shrines steeped in nature and traditions.. If you are lucky enough, you may witness a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony..

Hokkaido Jingu

When it is sakura season, this place will looks very nice

The last but not least, we are back to our resort.. Tonight is the last night that we stay in hot spring resort.. And this resort is the best among all.. The onsen is the best.. because it is big enough with the indoor and outdoor hot spring.. It was really very nice.. Not to say, I had a good night sleep.. =)

My room in Noboribetsu (Noboribetsu Daini Meisutei)

The toilet (Noboribetsu Daini Meisutei)

7D Fabulous Hokkaido - Day 04

Day 04 itinerary is followed by Mt. Daisetsuzan.. Actually we wanted to visit this place the day before.. but due to the windy weather, so we arranged it today.. From here, we took a ropeway up to more than 1000m high up the mountain to ascend the magnificent mountain with a panaromic view of its surrounding landscape..

The Ropeway to Mt. Daisetsuzan

That is the mountain covered with snows

It's getting higher and higher

We reach the mountain

We are very lucky because when we get up the mountain, there are snows around! Normally, this season, is just to see maple leaves, but due to the previous weeks, it rained and the temperatures become 0 celcius and this is how the snows are there.. All the tour members are very delighted at this moment and photo shooting began once they arrived there.. =)

The view of mountain from the top

Red leaves on some of the trees

Does it looks like Christmas tree?

After about 1.5 hours up there, we headed to Otaru Canal to view the century of old stone warehouses that line both sides of the canal. The canal is skirted by cobblestone paths and lit by gaslights. Here is more on photo stop, as we just stop by there for around half and hour..

Otaru Canal

The clock tower at Otaru Music Box Museum

Then, we went for our lunch.. It was a yummy yummy lunch with the fresh seafood especially the big crab crab (pay at own expenses).. After lunch, we proceed to Otaru Music Box Museum to view the beautifully crafted music boxes. We get to enjoy an afternoon teaat "Silver Bell" where we will enjoy a piece of confectionary and a cup of drink, served in an exquisite porcelain cup that will be ours to keep as a momento..

Delicious ice-creams sold at Otaru (especially Melon favourite)

The stall selling ice-cream

This place sell a yummy-yummy custard puff & cream puff

At around 5.30 pm, we are back to our hot spring resort.. This resort is at around Jozankei area too.. It is another hot spring resort (we changed resort everyday).. But in this resort, I didn't try on the hot spring because I was busy chatting with the guide until late at night.. =)

My room, Tatami and bed (Shikanoyu Resort)

Tatami area (Shikanoyu Resort)

7D Fabulous Hokkaido - Day 03

Day 03 itinerary is where we headed to Sounkyo.. The journey from Sapporo to Sounkyo, you will need around 3 hours.. Along the journey, you can see the maple tree and the beautiful views of Hokkaido.. On the way, we actually stop at Asahikawa to visit the Ramen Valley where it savour the delicious ramen from 8 of Asahikawa's greatest ramen shops in one combined outlet.

Asahikawa Ramen Village

After this, we had ramen for our lunch and we proceeded to Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum to see how Japanese Sake is produced. It actually has 330-years-old history of brewing some of the best sakes in Japan. From there, customers get to sample on the different types of sakes too..

Main entrance to Otokoyama Sake Brewery Museum

Nature drinkable water

Customer sampling the sakes

Along the journey

The next sightseeing spot is Hokkaido Ice Pavillion.. This is only available during this season of tour.. This Hokkaido Ice Pavillion is actually a place where offers a fantastic, magical and romantic experience inside a freezing, snowy and ice-covered world. The temperature was -20 celcius and i went in with a wet towel, and when i come out, the towel actually become ice stick.. =) there is a place where customer can press a button, and you will feel the temperature of -41 celsius.. it was really very very cold inside and i was freezing till i felt like my ears and nose was going to drop..

Hokkaido Ice Pavillion

After that, we headed to Jozankei, to see waterfalls.. There are two waterfalls there which is Shooting Star Falls and Silver River Falls. Here are where the scenic photo stops for each of the tourists to Hokkaido..

Shooting Star Falls, Jozankei

Silver River Falls, Jozankei

Around 45 minutes later, we are back to the hotel for check-in.. Today, we will be staying in a hot spring resort.. The hot spring is open for 24 hours.. But all the time, there are a lot of people there especially Japanese because they love onsen very much.. One day, they can go for 6 - 7 times including in the middle of the night.. That's why Japanese are fair and pretty.. But going to hot spring, you will need to be naked.. =)

My warm bed in a Tatami room (Sounkyo Choyotei Hotel)

My Tatami area in my room (Sounkyo Choyotei Hotel)