A newspaper article on yday's chinese newspaper reported about the famous Fukuoka Strawberries. It said during Sakura season, Japanese will buy some strawberries and eat it under the Sakura trees. Oh, no wonder when i was there, there's aplenty of strawberries in the supermarkets and they were quite cheap, from Y299/box.
The article also reports tat Fukuoka is one of the major exporter of strawberries, fruits and green tea worldwide. The farmers had a better life because of the International market. Japanese government supports the farmers by giving them grants to innovate and buy better machineries.
Fruits exports worldwide will print "福" on it's packaging because it is a lucky symbol and also means their perfecture.
Just refreshed my memory. Fukuoka perfecture --> Hakata city.
http://www.japan-hotel-reservations.net/japan_map/fukuoka_japan_map.html
I think it was in Hakata that i saw the dried strawberry noodles and many strawberry candies,snacks etc. Hakata city is also famous for it's ramen and 明太子 (fish roe?). Tried it's ramen but i think Sapporo ramen is the best.
Hakata ramen. I didnt know they are famous for it's ramen until on the way back to Osaka, i smsed my supplier to say i went to Hakata. Then, she replied 'oh, Hakata is famous for ramen." Heng, i ate a bowl for lunch. I feel it was so-so nia..
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/sn-fukuoka/970690/979284/#950122
I dont know what is 明太子 until i asked my father host. He drew a picture of it hahaha...and the next day, he went to supermart to buy a small pack. I tasted a few bits,,err, it was fishy and abit salty. Japanese ate it with steamed rice. There are spicy and non-spicy type.
Yummy ichigos. Vonnie, pls buy some at their supermarts when you are there. it is really cheap.
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/eco-harmony/10000743/
What a coincidence, i was thinking which perfecture grows famous strawberries and then, i read about it in yday's chinese newspaper.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Ideal retirement place!~
Just watched the channel 8, 9pm taiwanese travel show. They introduced Boracay Island.
Wow, it is really beautiful!~ So ideal for retirement...imagine everyday see sun rise and sun set..and being a beach bum?! Soooo relax. No PRC neighbours, squeezy mrts and noisy shopping malls.
http://www.boracayisland.org/photos.shtml
Feels like chalet?
http://www.sprboracay.com/sites/re/real.php
Wow, it is really beautiful!~ So ideal for retirement...imagine everyday see sun rise and sun set..and being a beach bum?! Soooo relax. No PRC neighbours, squeezy mrts and noisy shopping malls.
http://www.boracayisland.org/photos.shtml
Feels like chalet?
http://www.sprboracay.com/sites/re/real.php
Friday, March 27, 2009
X Japan live
Woke up this morning contemplating if should go to the 2 X Japan's live at Tokyo Dome in May. 2nd May is hide's anniversary (Kaori said in her email last night..ive acutally forgotten about it coz i dont take much note about hide). Kaori also said Yoshiki said he will plan a live in Osaka. She is overjoyed by this news. It is because she is currently looking for a full time job now (perhaps working part time or not working a the moment). She passed her book keeping exams last month, so is looking for jobs in the related field. She said it is hard to find full time job. Maybe Japan shld introduce SPUR Programme there,,so the Japanese can upgrade themselves for other sectors?!!
The local x japan fan is buying 2 nites each of the Y12800 tix. So, i asked supplier to ballot one each night for me.. if heng heng strike, den plan to go anot. If didnt strike, means dun need to go at all.
The song Dahlia popped into my mine this morning after i woke up,,maybe it is telling me i should go or i will strike the tixs?! If i go, den go for how long? I plan it to be a darn shoestring trip.
Surprised there were 3 enquires for the gaze's latest single, normal edt. I tot it cant sell. It was a local customer who ordered but went MIA. He didnt turn up for his payment twice and ive smsed him twice, but no avail. Wonder y like tat?! Or only Sporeans will be like tat.
yday had another meet up. The boy was 15mins late and he only sms when he was 10mins late and said "sorry, i will be arriving in 5mins". I didnt have his contact no, so i left after 1omins. 5mins later, den received his sms. Baka siar,,should have the courtesy to inform in advance right? NOT when late liao den inform..late for after 10mins den inform? No courtesy and no common sense! So far, the worst one was another guy..late for 1h15mins! I finished my barangs at bugis den, he met me there. Guess he must be dolling up himself coz he wore full punk attire with make up!!! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Uniquely Singaporean customers!!
Tat gal emailed last night and informed she "got wind" of fans who said can ballot the july's tour tix via Heresy liao. Asked if it is true. I have no idea,,so i awaits supplier's reply. So kanchiong for wat? I more kanchiong about my x japan tickets...hahaha.
The local x japan fan is buying 2 nites each of the Y12800 tix. So, i asked supplier to ballot one each night for me.. if heng heng strike, den plan to go anot. If didnt strike, means dun need to go at all.
The song Dahlia popped into my mine this morning after i woke up,,maybe it is telling me i should go or i will strike the tixs?! If i go, den go for how long? I plan it to be a darn shoestring trip.
Surprised there were 3 enquires for the gaze's latest single, normal edt. I tot it cant sell. It was a local customer who ordered but went MIA. He didnt turn up for his payment twice and ive smsed him twice, but no avail. Wonder y like tat?! Or only Sporeans will be like tat.
yday had another meet up. The boy was 15mins late and he only sms when he was 10mins late and said "sorry, i will be arriving in 5mins". I didnt have his contact no, so i left after 1omins. 5mins later, den received his sms. Baka siar,,should have the courtesy to inform in advance right? NOT when late liao den inform..late for after 10mins den inform? No courtesy and no common sense! So far, the worst one was another guy..late for 1h15mins! I finished my barangs at bugis den, he met me there. Guess he must be dolling up himself coz he wore full punk attire with make up!!! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Uniquely Singaporean customers!!
Tat gal emailed last night and informed she "got wind" of fans who said can ballot the july's tour tix via Heresy liao. Asked if it is true. I have no idea,,so i awaits supplier's reply. So kanchiong for wat? I more kanchiong about my x japan tickets...hahaha.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
ulcer!
Got this ulcer near the lower parts of my lip. I accidently bit that area a few days back,,now the ulcer pops out. Yday morning can feel 2 "inner pimples"growing inside the loop of my left ear. Whenever i felt heaty,,such pimples will grow to serve as some kind of warning?! Drank lots of water yday.
Oh,,vonnie,,so u meant the pillar with ur babies mega posters..i only checked out your blog this morning. It is great to create a vacuum right? When let go liao, become a vacuum for good things. That's wat ive told my 47yo fren..i gave her the same book too. I am happy for your that you've found a course in Japan that you like.
Maki's rosary sold. This customer is happening too,,she always travelled between slovenia/Slovakia? and austria. So, she said send to either address is ok. I read somewhere that Austria is the most beautiful country in Europe.
the GazettE/ Without A Trace - a very nice track!~
Oh,,vonnie,,so u meant the pillar with ur babies mega posters..i only checked out your blog this morning. It is great to create a vacuum right? When let go liao, become a vacuum for good things. That's wat ive told my 47yo fren..i gave her the same book too. I am happy for your that you've found a course in Japan that you like.
Maki's rosary sold. This customer is happening too,,she always travelled between slovenia/Slovakia? and austria. So, she said send to either address is ok. I read somewhere that Austria is the most beautiful country in Europe.
the GazettE/ Without A Trace - a very nice track!~
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Many Lives, Many Masters
This is an exhilarating book, finish reading it yday.
Based on a true story.
This Psychiatrist hypnotise his client Catherine. Catherine said during her trance state that she was reincarnated 86times! She can even describe all her different lives in different BCs. Sometimes, she is a man, sometimes a child, a maid, a pilot etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Many-Lives-Masters-Prominent-Psychiatrist/dp/0671657860
One part was "if you didnt learn your lessons in your previous life, it will be carried forward into your current life."
It is a very mind blowing book.
Based on a true story.
This Psychiatrist hypnotise his client Catherine. Catherine said during her trance state that she was reincarnated 86times! She can even describe all her different lives in different BCs. Sometimes, she is a man, sometimes a child, a maid, a pilot etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Many-Lives-Masters-Prominent-Psychiatrist/dp/0671657860
One part was "if you didnt learn your lessons in your previous life, it will be carried forward into your current life."
It is a very mind blowing book.
Just for laughs!
So long didnt visit this site:
http://www.talkingcock.com/html/article.php?sid=2721
Once i passed by a carpark (outside a hawker centre) during lunch time and a lady passenger alighted. She walked to the driver (her friend/colleagues), pointing and said "is that parking space right? i will walk fast there to CHOPE it for you. You take your time!!
Witnessed 2 incidents yday, starring FT (Foreign talents)
1. On the train
this seemly Myammar/ thailand/ Vietnam young couple (?! i dont know what;s their nationality coz i dont understand their language) was seating on the 2 corner seats reserved for handicapped/elderly/pregnant woman. An old couple came in and the old man looks frail with his wife holding his arms, supporting him. They stand right in front of this couple. The train was getting packed and suddenly, i heard a firm and loud voice "Can you pls give up this seat for this man?". I watched diagonally and saw it was a lady (early 40's, with her 2 primary kids) "ordering" the woman to give up her seat. The woman quickly stand up and pass her bag to her boyfriend. Wah, the lady was soo gung-ho!! I think the Myammar etc couple might not be aware that all 2 corner seas are reserved for people with special neats.
(Incidently, on my way home, while waiting for a customer to pick up her stuffs at a train station. Saw a pair of old Chinese (fm China) Grandparents, with their grandson on the stroller. Their grandson was eating ICE-CREAM when they enter the gantry. The security guard was soo KU-KU, he told them that no eating was allowed. So, the grandparents said they will stand aside and ask the kid to quickly finish up his ice cream BUT that security guard said "no, no need,ur may go ahead,,just to remind your tat next time cannot eat inside the station." HUH? like tat also can???? Met them and board the same train and same door as them. They rushed in like nobody;s biz and the stroller hit a man's leg as the grandmother was chionging for the seats with her grandson. The man looked awe and shook his head. Maybe they had been influenced by our local's kiasu-ism. My Brunei's 2 customers marvelled and laugh when they witness Singaporeans rushing in immediately when the train door opened. They even took many pictures about it. It was SOOO Embarassing!)
2. After alighting at cityhall yday,,went up the long escalator. Dont know why i looked behind me and guess wat? A Chinese (China) woman (early 20's) was happily sipping her diet coke (black canned) with a straw on the way up the escalator!
Salute to "Foreign Talents"
Think was yday that our MM said Singapore's landscape/culture will change within the next 15yrs because of the hugh immigration influx. Ive already seen afew lately..imagine by the next 15yrs?
Ive started to think if i want to be here in the next 10years. It seems like a yuckie place by then,,
We have no sound economy plans..only rely on EXPORTS to other countries. Like tat die liao,,if Singaporeans want to retire and suay suay kena Recession, then you are on your own.
Dear Vonnie,
That girl and her bf wants to go to the gaze's july tour (last 3 days). The bf emailed to ask when can buy the tickets and signed off and him and Sharon. Finally, "tat girl"'s name came to light. That guy was polite in the mail, so i know he;s the one who sent the mail. Good,,less 2 fans to fight the sept tix with you..hahaha..Btw, for the july tour, seems most of the venues are very small,,,at those huay guan aka community centres's hall.
http://www.talkingcock.com/html/article.php?sid=2721
Once i passed by a carpark (outside a hawker centre) during lunch time and a lady passenger alighted. She walked to the driver (her friend/colleagues), pointing and said "is that parking space right? i will walk fast there to CHOPE it for you. You take your time!!
Witnessed 2 incidents yday, starring FT (Foreign talents)
1. On the train
this seemly Myammar/ thailand/ Vietnam young couple (?! i dont know what;s their nationality coz i dont understand their language) was seating on the 2 corner seats reserved for handicapped/elderly/pregnant woman. An old couple came in and the old man looks frail with his wife holding his arms, supporting him. They stand right in front of this couple. The train was getting packed and suddenly, i heard a firm and loud voice "Can you pls give up this seat for this man?". I watched diagonally and saw it was a lady (early 40's, with her 2 primary kids) "ordering" the woman to give up her seat. The woman quickly stand up and pass her bag to her boyfriend. Wah, the lady was soo gung-ho!! I think the Myammar etc couple might not be aware that all 2 corner seas are reserved for people with special neats.
(Incidently, on my way home, while waiting for a customer to pick up her stuffs at a train station. Saw a pair of old Chinese (fm China) Grandparents, with their grandson on the stroller. Their grandson was eating ICE-CREAM when they enter the gantry. The security guard was soo KU-KU, he told them that no eating was allowed. So, the grandparents said they will stand aside and ask the kid to quickly finish up his ice cream BUT that security guard said "no, no need,ur may go ahead,,just to remind your tat next time cannot eat inside the station." HUH? like tat also can???? Met them and board the same train and same door as them. They rushed in like nobody;s biz and the stroller hit a man's leg as the grandmother was chionging for the seats with her grandson. The man looked awe and shook his head. Maybe they had been influenced by our local's kiasu-ism. My Brunei's 2 customers marvelled and laugh when they witness Singaporeans rushing in immediately when the train door opened. They even took many pictures about it. It was SOOO Embarassing!)
2. After alighting at cityhall yday,,went up the long escalator. Dont know why i looked behind me and guess wat? A Chinese (China) woman (early 20's) was happily sipping her diet coke (black canned) with a straw on the way up the escalator!
Salute to "Foreign Talents"
Think was yday that our MM said Singapore's landscape/culture will change within the next 15yrs because of the hugh immigration influx. Ive already seen afew lately..imagine by the next 15yrs?
Ive started to think if i want to be here in the next 10years. It seems like a yuckie place by then,,
We have no sound economy plans..only rely on EXPORTS to other countries. Like tat die liao,,if Singaporeans want to retire and suay suay kena Recession, then you are on your own.
Dear Vonnie,
That girl and her bf wants to go to the gaze's july tour (last 3 days). The bf emailed to ask when can buy the tickets and signed off and him and Sharon. Finally, "tat girl"'s name came to light. That guy was polite in the mail, so i know he;s the one who sent the mail. Good,,less 2 fans to fight the sept tix with you..hahaha..Btw, for the july tour, seems most of the venues are very small,,,at those huay guan aka community centres's hall.
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