不知从何时开始，对于每天所听所闻的大小事已渐渐的失去感觉。无论是开心的或是伤心的，一切也开始觉得不重要，只觉得是应该的。有时真的在想这是我这年龄该有的思维吗?就如一个已患上绝症知道自己死期而在待死的人所有的观念，对于眼前一切的事物都不再感兴趣，更加不会刻意的强逼自己去感动...
还好，对于自己这样的性格还会感到一丝的落寞。不知是喜或悲...
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
ESCAPE trip to Shanghai - Part III
A bit lost track on what I've done on each day in Shanghai. Better just tell what I've remembered... (Please la, getting older already. Memory rusted.)
This time I travel alone by leaving my friend at ShangHai while I went to Hang zhou for 2 days 1 night stay. I woke up about 3pm, afraid of being rob or any 'in case'. I decided to bring only RMB600 to Hang Zhou. (Brave huh? haha..)
Having the urge to travel by train but was not able to catch it due to my overslept.. Stuck at the Shanghai train station, I walk around and found next to it was the bus shuttle terminal which have a frequent of 10 minutes later. But the clock at that time was pointing nearly 6pm... Indecisive and thus called my friend and ask if I should go. Friend is telling to wait for him til Saturday/Sunday but i feel neglected. Without thinking much, i went to bought the bus ticket and apologise to my friend while waiting the bus to move on.
The journey took about 2 hours and I finally arrived by 8pm without knowing where I located. Walking out from the passing gates and tons of hypes is waiting to hit your wallet by their tricks. Basically I just run through the crowd and started to regret about the decision. Trying about an hour to look for the tourist center but failed, best is witness the China kungfu for a quite old couple who is fighting across the road. Damn, the people there feels nothing but i was frightened like hell til cant wait to run out from that place.
Hop into a bus heading to railway station, hoping I can find the tourist center or else just take the train back to Shanghai. But then another worse nightmare coming ahead, where the railway station has closed. Very helpless and loitering around the city, time is touching 10pm and wondering why I so bad luck, I saw the big yellow banner with the tourist center number... Bingo! Called up the number and the guy from the other end told me to take the cab as they are closing by 10.30pm.. At last i managed to reach there by 20 min.
Problem solved, but followed by another--> Accommodation. The guy told me is impossible to look for a place as China golden week holiday and everywhere will be fully occupied. He passed me a local map and advise to look around nearby. Instead of follow the map, I followed the foreign couple who is coincidently walking by. Along the way i spotted this motel but went in then only found out this is indeed a hooker place. No choice but to stay in as they offer good price though. (hey, not the hooker ok!)
Whole night was awake due to the mix effect of danger/excited/noise of the hooker/restaurant/mahjong etc etc. I began my new day with my deep and swollen eyes... Visiting around Hangzhou is interesting and I pack myself back to Shanghai around 7pm. Unfortunately the train ticket was sold out, but they offer me to stand in the train. (Can you imagine that?) However i was so lucky to found a nice corner in the train with a wood chair and slept over the 2 hours journey. Terrible yet interesting experience and if there is another chance, Im sure i will travel there again.. But this time I will bring enough cash and ofcourse, proper planning of accommodation. Hahaa...
This time I travel alone by leaving my friend at ShangHai while I went to Hang zhou for 2 days 1 night stay. I woke up about 3pm, afraid of being rob or any 'in case'. I decided to bring only RMB600 to Hang Zhou. (Brave huh? haha..)
Having the urge to travel by train but was not able to catch it due to my overslept.. Stuck at the Shanghai train station, I walk around and found next to it was the bus shuttle terminal which have a frequent of 10 minutes later. But the clock at that time was pointing nearly 6pm... Indecisive and thus called my friend and ask if I should go. Friend is telling to wait for him til Saturday/Sunday but i feel neglected. Without thinking much, i went to bought the bus ticket and apologise to my friend while waiting the bus to move on.
The journey took about 2 hours and I finally arrived by 8pm without knowing where I located. Walking out from the passing gates and tons of hypes is waiting to hit your wallet by their tricks. Basically I just run through the crowd and started to regret about the decision. Trying about an hour to look for the tourist center but failed, best is witness the China kungfu for a quite old couple who is fighting across the road. Damn, the people there feels nothing but i was frightened like hell til cant wait to run out from that place.
Hop into a bus heading to railway station, hoping I can find the tourist center or else just take the train back to Shanghai. But then another worse nightmare coming ahead, where the railway station has closed. Very helpless and loitering around the city, time is touching 10pm and wondering why I so bad luck, I saw the big yellow banner with the tourist center number... Bingo! Called up the number and the guy from the other end told me to take the cab as they are closing by 10.30pm.. At last i managed to reach there by 20 min.
Problem solved, but followed by another--> Accommodation. The guy told me is impossible to look for a place as China golden week holiday and everywhere will be fully occupied. He passed me a local map and advise to look around nearby. Instead of follow the map, I followed the foreign couple who is coincidently walking by. Along the way i spotted this motel but went in then only found out this is indeed a hooker place. No choice but to stay in as they offer good price though. (hey, not the hooker ok!)
Whole night was awake due to the mix effect of danger/excited/noise of the hooker/restaurant/mahjong etc etc. I began my new day with my deep and swollen eyes... Visiting around Hangzhou is interesting and I pack myself back to Shanghai around 7pm. Unfortunately the train ticket was sold out, but they offer me to stand in the train. (Can you imagine that?) However i was so lucky to found a nice corner in the train with a wood chair and slept over the 2 hours journey. Terrible yet interesting experience and if there is another chance, Im sure i will travel there again.. But this time I will bring enough cash and ofcourse, proper planning of accommodation. Hahaa...
Sunday, November 19, 2006
ESCAPE trip to Shanghai - Part II
Day 4 : Friend finally get his butt back to work, I am alone and action is on. Start my first adventurous trip to somewhere nearby by bus/train. First bang it took me quite some effort to sort out the central bus terminal in Shanghai although I am able to read Chinese..
Finally able to locate the bus, without asking much from the tourist counter I am on the bus and on my way to the China's AAAA class water village - Zhu Jia Jiao. Because I am slightly late in the morning to catch the bus, the first thing I arrived is to hunt for food! Based on my research from internet, the forum told must try the dumpling and marinade cook meat. Maybe i famish to dead, the dumpling was incredible great. But the meat... no comment. However I still bought extra for my pity friend who back to work.
The village is nice, murder lotsa digicam's memory then only make my way home. Here comes the drama while I wait for the bus - the fight of ticket seller and passenger. Luckily no physical injuries but I witnesses the power of Shanghainese about their quarrelling skills for the seat... Not impressed...
Along my journey back to town I remember those elder always mentioned how beautiful the scene with tree, river, villages etc. But from what i saw over the windows, infact its every where as long as not within the town. You can see the local walking, sitting roadside or riding the bike. Villages are every where and they relying on that to live. I wonder whats the point for paying the entrance to visit the water village while I can just pay the bus fare and see it more than there..
Time is out, lets continue the journey next time..
Finally able to locate the bus, without asking much from the tourist counter I am on the bus and on my way to the China's AAAA class water village - Zhu Jia Jiao. Because I am slightly late in the morning to catch the bus, the first thing I arrived is to hunt for food! Based on my research from internet, the forum told must try the dumpling and marinade cook meat. Maybe i famish to dead, the dumpling was incredible great. But the meat... no comment. However I still bought extra for my pity friend who back to work.
The village is nice, murder lotsa digicam's memory then only make my way home. Here comes the drama while I wait for the bus - the fight of ticket seller and passenger. Luckily no physical injuries but I witnesses the power of Shanghainese about their quarrelling skills for the seat... Not impressed...
Along my journey back to town I remember those elder always mentioned how beautiful the scene with tree, river, villages etc. But from what i saw over the windows, infact its every where as long as not within the town. You can see the local walking, sitting roadside or riding the bike. Villages are every where and they relying on that to live. I wonder whats the point for paying the entrance to visit the water village while I can just pay the bus fare and see it more than there..
Time is out, lets continue the journey next time..
Thursday, November 16, 2006
ESCAPE trip to Shanghai - Part I
Back to the memory of October, I went to Shanghai Chine for the 10 days ESCAPE. Its the matter of fact that this trip is not only about the leisure but also escape from the stress given by work.
Thankfully the ex-colleague for staying there 1 month business trip, I managed to tap in and utilized his benefits of service aprtment, which save my journey fees tremendously. Take a look on my itenery...
Day 1 : Arrival - Beijing road - Famous street with all types of typical Shanghai chic, but I got the advantages to check out others because of the Independence Golden Week of China... the only thing i can say is China are hell lot of peoples!!
Day 2 : After the culture shock from these people waves, my friend took me to Yu Yuen. A park in the city.... Well, nothing much to say on this cause just a park in the city, with lotsa historical inheritance. This only remind me failed my history all years long during my school time....
Day 3 : Dont have much memory at this day. Must be something not interesting, but I am sure I still within the town... Not sure what I have done... Damn, waste of money.
continue again next time la, a bit exhausted for trying to remember the travel log...
Thankfully the ex-colleague for staying there 1 month business trip, I managed to tap in and utilized his benefits of service aprtment, which save my journey fees tremendously. Take a look on my itenery...
Day 1 : Arrival - Beijing road - Famous street with all types of typical Shanghai chic, but I got the advantages to check out others because of the Independence Golden Week of China... the only thing i can say is China are hell lot of peoples!!
Day 2 : After the culture shock from these people waves, my friend took me to Yu Yuen. A park in the city.... Well, nothing much to say on this cause just a park in the city, with lotsa historical inheritance. This only remind me failed my history all years long during my school time....
Day 3 : Dont have much memory at this day. Must be something not interesting, but I am sure I still within the town... Not sure what I have done... Damn, waste of money.
continue again next time la, a bit exhausted for trying to remember the travel log...
Monday, November 13, 2006
About myself…
Everyone have they own story to tell, I am just another ordinary person sharing the same story that you might already heard of. Nothing is special about my life and apparently I seem to following the footsteps where the mid age groups have already went through.
Coming from a normal and plain family, I don’t have the luxury to sits home and enjoy the loaded inheritance. Therefore working is the only options to make my own living. Without having the high qualification, working in the current society also makes me tougher as anytime might loose the job to those youngster which occupying the market soon.
Once upon a time was thinking to setup own business but somehow the fire was never flare. Can’t really blame anyone or anything cause the factor still remains myself dare not challenge the risks. The only thing I can do now is to maintain my job, stay low profile in the company and hope one day save enough money to visit the places and peoples that I always dying for.
What an ordinary life isn’t it? Well that’s mine…
Coming from a normal and plain family, I don’t have the luxury to sits home and enjoy the loaded inheritance. Therefore working is the only options to make my own living. Without having the high qualification, working in the current society also makes me tougher as anytime might loose the job to those youngster which occupying the market soon.
Once upon a time was thinking to setup own business but somehow the fire was never flare. Can’t really blame anyone or anything cause the factor still remains myself dare not challenge the risks. The only thing I can do now is to maintain my job, stay low profile in the company and hope one day save enough money to visit the places and peoples that I always dying for.
What an ordinary life isn’t it? Well that’s mine…
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