did i mention that i was sick the whole time while we were in Hong Kong? and that mom was so scared that I would get quarantined or something? hahaha what a thought!? Of all thoughts that could pop up right now....
anyways, had dinner with Aunt Debbie and Hubert at Dusit Hotel tonight...DInner was great...love the food at Benkay. It's expensive but compared to Kimpura, it's already okay.
Having dinner at Grandma's tomorrow...No Buddha Jump Soup this year, coz it costs Php5,800 for just one order. Ever wonder why the soup is called such even when its not vegan?
Friday, December 30, 2005
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
holiday in Hong Kong
Am home! Got back last night.
Was welcomed by the rainy season here in Manila...then something so ludicrous happened. The plane ran out of the disembarkation card that was required for immigration purposes so I had to get one once I got off the plane…and guess what?? The airport was out of it too. Is the Philippines that poor as to not have the capacity to provide disembarkation cards for travelers? Anyways, someone came out with some after a while. Oh yeah…we waited in line for about 35 minutes and then 30 minutes more to get our baggage. While waiting, I saw a lot of the balikbayans from the US giving folded US$ to the customs and immigration officials and to the porters as well.
Imagine this, Filipinos(as in the native ones), obviously they look Filipino, and no doubt they carry Filipino blood, and me, the obviously foreign looking one with my Chinese looks. Each carrying a passport. The Filipino-looking one is carrying an American passport while I was carrying a passport bearing the word Pilipinas in front. Kind of weird, Filipinos being a foreigner in their own land…much like me when I go to China. Hahaha
Our flight was delayed by the way, because the plane from LA was delayed. It was delayed for 2 hours, so Candee and I walked and walked in the Hong Kong Airport, which by the way is by far, the best airport I've been too. It was voted the world's best airport actually. I saw a sign that said just that.
I've been to Hong Kong for about X number of times. I've lost track of it actually. But this city never fails to amaze me every time. Don't ask why...I won't be able to answer since the answer is something ineffable. The streets were full of people since it was the holidays, but the malls, shops and restaurants were open. A lot of clothes were on sale but didn't get to buy anything aside from jeans, coz everything was either too thick or long-sleeved.
We went to Disney on the first day. It was fun. The place was pretty nice, albeit small compared to the Disney in LA. Loads of people though due to the holidays. Would you believe tickets were sold out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Loved Philharmagic. I won't describe it. I might spoil it for people who haven't seen it. =) Loved Buzz Lightyears Astro blasters too. Scored 425000. Oh yeah!!! Didn't get to ride Space Mountain though...no one would go on the ride with me. Most rides and attractions had really long lines. Had to wait about 2 hours to get to ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The ride was for kids...that's about all I can say. It was boring after a few minutes on the ride. Liked the Jungle River Cruise. It was exciting, but it was way too short. I wished they made it longer. The food being sold at the restaurants inside the park were not that overpriced. Rice toppings with soup and tea were sold at HKD40 each, but it was really satisfying. The servings were not too small either.
I have a feeling this post is going to be as long as my reaction papers in school if I go on. hahaha
Was welcomed by the rainy season here in Manila...then something so ludicrous happened. The plane ran out of the disembarkation card that was required for immigration purposes so I had to get one once I got off the plane…and guess what?? The airport was out of it too. Is the Philippines that poor as to not have the capacity to provide disembarkation cards for travelers? Anyways, someone came out with some after a while. Oh yeah…we waited in line for about 35 minutes and then 30 minutes more to get our baggage. While waiting, I saw a lot of the balikbayans from the US giving folded US$ to the customs and immigration officials and to the porters as well.
Imagine this, Filipinos(as in the native ones), obviously they look Filipino, and no doubt they carry Filipino blood, and me, the obviously foreign looking one with my Chinese looks. Each carrying a passport. The Filipino-looking one is carrying an American passport while I was carrying a passport bearing the word Pilipinas in front. Kind of weird, Filipinos being a foreigner in their own land…much like me when I go to China. Hahaha
Our flight was delayed by the way, because the plane from LA was delayed. It was delayed for 2 hours, so Candee and I walked and walked in the Hong Kong Airport, which by the way is by far, the best airport I've been too. It was voted the world's best airport actually. I saw a sign that said just that.
I've been to Hong Kong for about X number of times. I've lost track of it actually. But this city never fails to amaze me every time. Don't ask why...I won't be able to answer since the answer is something ineffable. The streets were full of people since it was the holidays, but the malls, shops and restaurants were open. A lot of clothes were on sale but didn't get to buy anything aside from jeans, coz everything was either too thick or long-sleeved.
We went to Disney on the first day. It was fun. The place was pretty nice, albeit small compared to the Disney in LA. Loads of people though due to the holidays. Would you believe tickets were sold out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Loved Philharmagic. I won't describe it. I might spoil it for people who haven't seen it. =) Loved Buzz Lightyears Astro blasters too. Scored 425000. Oh yeah!!! Didn't get to ride Space Mountain though...no one would go on the ride with me. Most rides and attractions had really long lines. Had to wait about 2 hours to get to ride The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. The ride was for kids...that's about all I can say. It was boring after a few minutes on the ride. Liked the Jungle River Cruise. It was exciting, but it was way too short. I wished they made it longer. The food being sold at the restaurants inside the park were not that overpriced. Rice toppings with soup and tea were sold at HKD40 each, but it was really satisfying. The servings were not too small either.
I have a feeling this post is going to be as long as my reaction papers in school if I go on. hahaha
Thursday, December 22, 2005
is it Christmas???
There are only 3 days before Christmas, yet it doesn't feel like Christmas. Unlike years before where the malls were packed with people doing last minute Christmas shopping and restaurants full of reservations, this year, it's been pretty quiet. Malls are pretty much empty, the cashiers bored from just sitting around. The only place that is packed is 168 and Tutuban. What's with the holiday season this year? Well...yeah, considering the economic situation these days. Everybody is pretty much saving their money. One of our workers at the factory is not even going home to their province this Christmas, they'd rather spend it here just to save up on the transportation fare. It's so awkward for the holiday season to be this quiet. I wonder if there will be a lot of fireworks for the new year...
I'm starting to feel guilty about spending my Christmas in Hong Kong...sigh!
We're leaving tomorrow morning and I'm still nursing a cold. I hope I get better tonight.
Friday, December 16, 2005
comparison
I found my high school grad pic while i was organizing my stuff...I couldn't believe how different I looked 4 years ago.
Compare my high school grad pic to my college grad pic...I look so different. The eyes are still the same, the hairs gotten longer...but still, I don't know, for me, I look different. I don't think its the make-up either.
I look older in my high school grad pic than in my college grad pic. hahaha
sigh...4 years has gone by since my high school graduation...and now I'm nearing my college graduation.
Compare my high school grad pic to my college grad pic...I look so different. The eyes are still the same, the hairs gotten longer...but still, I don't know, for me, I look different. I don't think its the make-up either.
I look older in my high school grad pic than in my college grad pic. hahaha
sigh...4 years has gone by since my high school graduation...and now I'm nearing my college graduation.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
confused
confused...thats the perfect word that will be able to explain what i feel right now. i'm confused with the many files in my final output folder. I cleaned it up and yet I still can't seem to remember which is which.
sigh!
sigh!
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