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Japan Day 1

November 13, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
I’ve been to Japan a couple of times, but the primary objective was always to work! I finally had the chance to tour Japan at a leisurely pace with Grace this time. We also managed to catch up with some of our Japanese friends in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Coincidentally, some of our Singaporean friends happened to be there too! In fact, a group of them stayed at the same hotel as us. πŸ™‚

I usually stay in the Shiodome area for work, but we decided to put up at Citadines Shinjuku during our stay in Tokyo.
As this is a relatively new establishment, the furnishings were in pristine condition and the room was spick and span.

My only grouse is the location. It is located within 5 mins walk from the Shinjuku Gyoemmaen Station (subway train via Marunouchi line) but that means you’ll have to switch from JR Shinjuku to the Marunouchi line, which can be a hassle.

If I decide to go to Japan on a shoestring budget again, I’ll probably choose to stay at Sunroute Shinjuku because it is conveniently located opposite the Shinjuku JR station.

Nonetheless, I must say we enjoyed our stay in Citadines. The hotel concierge spoke perfect English and it was a breeze communicating with them.

After arriving at the hotel at about 8 p.m., we met Grace’s friend who happened to be in town for work. We had a fabulous catch up session accompanied by scrumptious food and ice cold beer at Ginza.

The delectable spread was absolutely invigorating to our senses. We left feeling even more awake than before!

That was when we headed off to meet two Japanese friends,at Muse, a club at Roppongi which is infamous for its flesh parade.

There were loads of eye candy and the music was fantastic! It was definitely one of the best clubs I’ve ever been to.

Japanese guys are totally different by night though. We kept getting approached by various men who were very aggressive and touchy. What an eye-opening experience it was for us. Thank goodness Moo Hee and Satoshi were there to fend off those perverts!

We had so much fun that we left the club only at 5a.m. By then, Grace and I had been awake for 24 hours. πŸ˜‰ This was the last picture that we took before leaving the club.

Both Satoshi and Moo Hee had to be at work the next day, even when it was a Sunday!! They really bring the corporate philosophy “work hard, play hard” to an all new level.

Although they were obviously exhausted, these sweet chaps brought us to a ramen place for early breakfast as our stomachs were growling after all the action. The ramen and gyoza were so delicious that we hardly took any photos!

Till now, the both of us still salivate at the thought of ramen and gyoza….

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Japan Teaser

October 29, 2009 by Regina Chow 9 Comments
I’m back! Been back for a week but work has been pretty hectic. I wish I had more time on my hands to blog. My Japan posts will probably only start this weekend at best. πŸ˜›

There is so much to blog about because this trip was one of the funnest ones I’ve ever had. In the mean time, here are some teaser pics to whet your appetite.




Also, I am so sorry that I didn’t keep my promise. I know I have not put up the rest of my Korea loot for sale, but please bear with me for the time being!
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Housewarming

October 11, 2009 by Regina Chow 2 Comments

We attended a friend’s housewarming over the weekend. The weekends are getting busier for us these days with so many gatherings yet so little time. I know this sounds sadistic, but I actually enjoy getting all tired out as a result of my busy schedule.

Coloured my hair ash brown recently. I decided to clip it to the side and accessorize with a ribbon clip. I still have a white pearl ribbon clip with diamontes (lined in white, not purple as shown in pic) for sale, so let me know at regina.chow@gmail.com if you are keen.

Price: S$14.90 – SOLD-And finally, here’s what I wore. I absolutely love this breezy number!

I’ll be away from this Saturday onwards, so see you guys when I’m back. πŸ˜‰
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Temples, Palaces and Flowers

October 10, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
Frankly, I’m not really a fan of temples and palaces, but walking under the hot sun (which I hate) did me some good. Walking brought me closer to mother nature, and made me appreciate the azure sky, lush greenery and glorious blooms even more.

Just in case you were wondering, these pictures were not edited at all. Isn’t the sky just lovely?






I was engulfed in the beauty that surrounded me. It’s unfortunate that the only time I am able to stop and smell the flowers is when I am on holiday overseas.

Sometimes I wonder if more can be done to achieve inner peace and balance. I should probably start by re-prioritizing my goals. πŸ™‚

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21st birthday celebration – Not mine though :P

October 8, 2009 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
My sis-in-law celebrated her 21st birthday last weekend at Oosh@Dempsey. She had a cozy party with about 20 friends and there was even a talk show segment where friends could pose questions about anything and everything.
Her birthday celebration brought back sweet memories of my 21st birthday celebration as well. JW planned a surprise birthday party for me at Jack’s Place and posted a touching heartfelt birthday greeting on The Heeren’s large billboard screen. He also got me my first little blue box, complete with a solitaire diamond platinum necklace. Reminiscing about my 21st birthday celebration still makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, but I think he was crazy to have spent so much.

Anyway, this was what I wore to the party. I think this is probably the last 21st birthday party that I’ll ever get to attend for age is fast catching up on me. πŸ˜›


Love my eye make-up that day but the camera didn’t manage to capture the colours well.

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Jeju Island

October 3, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
I’m getting a little lazy when it comes to updating about my Korea trip, so I’m gonna make this a short one filled with pictures of Jeju Island.

This trip made me realize that I actually do enjoy climbing mountains and hills. I guess the daily walks to and from the MRT station (yes I take the MRT!!) also helped to build up my stamina.

You know, I used to be breathless after climbing a flight of stairs, but now I can climb a hill and not feel utterly exhausted!

Although it was the start of autumn, the sun was still scorching hot, hence you’ll see me wearing the same hat that I bought from a tourist shop at the foot of Mount Sorak. It goes with practically everything ;).


I was basking, not just in the hot sun, but also in the beauty of nature. There’s something about nature that soothes your nerves and dispels whatever negative energy in your body.








Doesn’t this remind you of Hawaii? Jeju Island is supposedly known as the Hawaii of Korea.

I went horseriding as well, albeit in a different location. The horse looks very tame and genteel here, but I had an exceptionally thrilling ride. In fact, I was hanging onto the reins for my dear life because the horse decided to race around the track a few times at lightning speed!!! The faint-hearted me thought that I was going to die any moment. πŸ˜›

Next up was the Teddy Bear Museum. I love bears and was very entertained by the amusing yet creative works of art.

This reminds me of someone. You know who you are. Haha.These two paintings are hilarious!!

I call this the Atas bear. Didn’t know bears had a thing for LV too.

And finally, here are our couple bears! Love them! I bought the girl from Korea, while JW got his from the recent army open house.

Don’t they just look fabulous together? πŸ˜‰

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Everland and Lotte World

September 29, 2009 by Regina Chow 2 Comments
I love theme parks, not for the thrilling rides, but the magical atmosphere and fantasy environment that transport you back to the days when you were just a chlid. Theme parks bring out the child in us and allow us to escape into our imaginations.
Don’t we all wish that we never had to grow up to face the harsh realities of this world?

Everland
Everland reminds me of Disney land except that it has some pretty scary rides, such as the steepest roller coaster in the world! The service staff are so cheerful and bubbly, it really makes you feel like you’re in a fairy tale land.

I love carousels as they bring back childhood memories. I like that carousels always come complete with intricate carvings set in complementary royal colours. Its beauty is unrivaled by any other ride in all theme parks.

I used to love taking the roller coaster, viking and all, but I guess I have mellowed with age. Ouch.

There’s a small animal zoo for children within the theme park as well. The monkeys were so adorable! I never knew monkeys had a thing for soft toys. πŸ˜›


Lotte World

Before heading to Lotte World, we went to an apple farm where we could pick two apples each! All of us took great pains to examine the apples before plucking the biggest and rosiest ones off the tree.
They were amazingly sweet and juicy!!

Lotte World, in comparison, wasn’t as interesting as Everland. It didn’t help that the theme park was located right smack in the middle of commercial buildings. Totally spoils the landscaping if you ask me.


My outfit for the day. This is one of my favourite dresses because the skirt is made of tulle. πŸ˜‰
Some of the scenes in Stairway to Heaven were filmed at the carousel.






That’s all for now! Going off to nurse my bad throat. πŸ™

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Busy times ahead

September 24, 2009 by Regina Chow 4 Comments
These two months are terribly busy for me as both work and personal plans are closely intertwined. While work is pretty enjoyable, I can’t wait for another holiday break, which takes place next month. ;). I’ll be heading to Japan again in Oct and it’s gonna be filled with pure, unadulterated fun this time with a good pal. Before I know it, I’ll be back there again in November for work. Makes me wonder if I should seriously consider taking up Japanese as a 3rd language.

I wouldn’t have time to blog this weekend thanks to F1, so if you’re gonna be there too, have fun!

I know I’m not done with my Korea posts, but I’d rather wait till I have more time on my hands before I continue.

In any case, here’s a casual outfit that I wore out on a Saturday, in an attempt to battle the scorching heat. My love for fierce heels never ends, does it?



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Korea – Retail Therapy for Shopaholics Part 2

September 21, 2009 by Regina Chow No Comments
I’ve received numerous requests for me to put up more items from Korea for sale, so I’ll take a break from blogging about my Korea trip to put up one pretty item today!

Here’s a gorgeous little cropped cardigan made of chiffon. It comes complete with sweet ribbons, pearls and diamontes. This lovely cardi instantly dresses up any outfit by lending a touch of femininity and elegance. Definitely one of my favourites. πŸ˜‰


You know how much such cardis retail in shops, but you can be sure that I’m selling this at only a fraction of the cost! This is so pretty I’ve decided to keep one for myself as well. I can assure you that it looks even prettier in real life!
Price: SGD 49.90 *SOLD*

If you are interested in this item, do e-mail me at regina.chow@gmail.com.

Pls note that items are sold on a first come first served basis. I will also give priority to those who confirm that they would definitely want to purchase this item. Appreciate if payment could be made within 24 hours, failing which the item will go to the next buyer on my waiting list.

Happy shopping! Watch out for dresses in my next sales post. πŸ˜‰

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Korea – Shinheungsa Temple

September 20, 2009 by Regina Chow 3 Comments
There are many similarities between Japanese and Korean culture, given that Korea was under the Japanese rule for a period of time. For one, like Japan, there are many shrines/temples in Korea. One example would be Shinheungsa Temple which lies at the foot of Mount Sorak.

The Buddha statue evokes a sense of calm and tranquility.




Despite cultural similarities, like Singapore, the older generation in Korea have a deep seeded dislike for the Japanese. Interestingly, these feelings of distrust or even hatred appear to be deeply entrenched in every stratum of the Korean society. For one, you can hardly find Japanese cars on the roads!

On a happier note, you know the saying that the grass is greener on the other side? Well, they forgot to add that the skies are bluer as well. I was very attracted to the azure sky decorated with white puffy clouds. These photos are true to life, as I have absolutely no idea how to use Photoshop and other editing software besides some basic functions in Picasa. πŸ˜‰

Last but not least, here’s the view from my hotel room at Sorak Daemyeung Resort. Skies are not as blue here as there was a slight fog.


More on Korea next time!

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