It feels good to be back. For the occasion, you'll have 24 hours starting 9 AM on 07/21/09 to get any item for $17. First come, first serve, so mark your calender.
Hope you're having a great summer so far.
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It doesn't matter if you couldn't see my eyes, because the business cards are here.
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Still remember this guy? His first appearance was last year when I first visited Taichung (and still inputting entries with my own template, it was such a dumb decision).
The plush was completely hand made by ME. Image me with a few threads, a needle, some cotton, cloth, and a box of band-aid. The process was not delightful.
Anyway, shame on me, I've just recently rediscover this guy next to my pile of vinyls.
My bro and I's mini Gundam collections.
The zeeb didn't receive the treatment that it deserves. So I went to Michael's and got a shadow box that was on sale.
Then I began the whole shenanigan for this fella.
With all the tools ready.
At work:
BAM. Stored like an exotic butterfly, but cooler.
Oh yea, almost forgot to sign it.
There, now placed on top of my desk. Gloriously.
Make something cool everyday.
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Last 7 hours to get My Broskies' limited shroom shirt.
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I'm heading back to United States, thanks for trip.
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Oh boy, I checked out a beerfest hosted in Central. Nope, I didn't drink. I mean, either you're unemployed or a straight up alcoholic, who'd drink in the afternoon? Oh yea, that's right. Tourists do.
The streets were filled with ads various brand of booze.
Peeps with cameras
..and hot babes.
You could have plenty of fun without liquor.
This balloon guy looks like 小叮噹 阿福 on steroids with major eye bags.
Hong Kong's got the best cuisines. So it's been:
then..
after..
and more..
Ducks and goose, anyone?
I'm not a determined fatty, but I really can't help it when I'm surrounded by all the temptations.
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The fourth week into the vacation, I've been lovin' it.(Except having multiple asthma attacks lately). Last destination before I head back to US is the land filled with skyscrapers and delectable foods- Hong Kong. Sounds like a time to get my grub on.
But first I must rest. The flight took only abit more than an hour from Taiwan.
In Asia, owning an automobile is not essential, unless your just trying to show off your wealth of owning double-priced european cars. I could get to anywhere from anywhere with their public transits.
Reflection shot. BAM, done.
Please do not confuse my brother with an evil spirits that was lurking behind my back. Sidenote//I've encounted many times in Asia where people thought we were twins. No, we are not twins.
Here are somethings I saw with my little eyes:
Due to the size contraints, many people dry their cloths up on other people's roofs.
Posting ads/logos next to buttons in one of the elevators.
Tall buildings next to taller buildings.
Big billboards next to bigger billboards.
Love their McDonalds. They now have Hello Kitties collaborations for only 20HK (less than 3 dollars US)
BTW, all their employees wear McDonald x RMC jeans. I wanted a pair. Really bad.
Here's the crew.
From the left, we have Allen, Jocelyn, Benson, and Michelle the mean mugger.
I'll show you our trip soon, bt for now:
Keep up the opened mind.
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Sydney, Australia. Check. Courtesy of Karen
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Nope, I'm not dead, yet, just haven't been able to find Internet access, again. I'm now in HK stuffing my face. There's no free-wifi connection so far, but once there is, I shall update you with all the interesting things here.
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There hasn't been any updates cuz I've spent the last few days being sick...and oh, chillin in Taichung. I've summed up most of the trip within the entry, that's 41 pictures, 9 people, and one smashing tour.
The orignal peep that came with:
Hannah(speaks fluent Mandarin), Jim(driver throughout the trip, props)
Yen(the shocker.)
Kevin(that just got a new haircut)
and I.
It was my second time visiting Taichung and Hannah's first time in 12 years. Basically, the original crew are not completely familiar with the fun spots in Taichung. Hence, the experienced tour guides:
It's their turf.
Wendy
Singing
and Albert.
Here was the plan: Took off Friday night, squeeze as much Taichung juice as we could on Saturday as we could, then head back Sunday. And so we did follow the plan, making the trip so magical...and exhausting.
Saturday morning, woke up at 9 for free breakfast. I had terrible stomach problem, which was brilliant for a trip that offers alot great food and desserts. Good thing it only lasted till lunch.
After breakfast, we left for 大坑.
a good amount of climbing..for us infrequent climbers.
Group pic:
Sign-less, subtle posing, is the way to go. The "V" sign will never fade.
The Dragon Ball kamehameha sign, in other hand, will not be seen again.
Next stop, 東東粉圓
Maybe the best dessert under the torching sun.
What did I say about the "V" signs. It'll never fade.
Then it was 一中街for more sidewalk desserts.
Kevin lost a bet, so the consequence is to pose 18 times in front of the crowded streets. WARNING: Please scroll through the following quickly if you couldn't handle the 120 degree hot-ness from Kevin. Look with your own risk.
For the win.
You see how people are backing away from this sexy beast?
Jim's grandpa's high school.
After all the good fun, we headed towards National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts:
It got Zeeb'd
Coudln't turn away from this golden opportunity.
Taichung has Taiwan's biggest night market.
Not much pictures here because it was flooded by people. I was both too sweaty to take out my camera and too compacted to lift my arms.
東海University was next.
The trip seemed too short, but incredible. Enjoy your breaks while it lasted.
hehe.
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Our companion My Mechanical Heart is having a poll on printing their first batch of Tees. Click here to vote!
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This is my middle school friend -Sam 黃政翔. We had some good traditional cuisines at the night market and did some catching up.
Recommended by many, one of the best boba milk tea. It tasted just like any other ones to me.
Here's the infamous brain. I named today's title quite literally.
Pig brains, we had. Not much taste, but the texture's jello-y.
Earlier during the day, I picked up a 50 mm for my Canon XTi.
I struggled for quite a bit before the purchase. It's the most inexpensive lens for Canon DSLRs, but regardless, it's still a good amount of mulah. (I got it for $84 flat)
Some sample shots of the new lens:
Those are good shots of Fri-fri when we decided to sell him off on Craigslist.
and of course, the typical shots for those who first receive their lenses:
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