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Saturday, November 29, 2008

BUSY BUSy BUsy Busy busy...

posted by tristan @ 11/29/2008 12:30:00 PM  

Arrgghh. So god damn busy! However, despite the busy-ness, I'm kind of hook on the local drama <<小娘惹>>, and finished 8 episode on MobTV. I'm not a TV addict, in fact, I spent less than 4 hours on TV a week and perhaps more than 70 hours staring into the computer screen. However, this drama just keeps me going. I'm sucha sucker to pathetic and sad story.


Projects and assignments due, exams will be here in 2 weeks time. And I'm part of the committee for next Jan 2009 Year End Party for my company. I really want a well-deserve break after this 2 papers. Work just keeps piling up and I'm kind of worried that I won't have much time to shop for Christmas gift.


Nonetheless, we smell Christmas is round the corner and thanks to Agnes for coordinating and planning for this year's party. Well, its probably the first and the last before she leave for US for 2 years. We sure gonna miss you!!


Lately, I've this huge urge to pick up guitar. Lets give piano a miss coz' its so pricey. I need something less academic, yet fun and something that could use to sing acoustic along with.



Sunday, November 16, 2008

ハッピーフライト - Happy Flight~

posted by tristan @ 11/16/2008 12:23:00 PM  

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After "Good Luck", we have once again launched our ANA series drama "Happy Flight - ハッピーフライト" yesterday 15.Nov.08.


This time round, no handsome pilot like Kimura Takuya. No cute cabin attendant like Ueto Aya on JAL series "Attention Please".


Still, I'm looking forward to the launch in Singapore. Maybe should get the entire series when I visit Japan next time.






Thursday, November 13, 2008

Rihanna was pissed. VERY!

posted by tristan @ 11/13/2008 11:30:00 PM  

I just came back from Rihanna World Tour concert 2008. It was sure a blast, to the extend, my ear is abit deafening and still recovering back to normal.


Anyway, I'm not sure if it will make the headline news tomorrow morning, but I'm giving first hand information as a live audience. The start was a total FLOP. She was standing 5 metres high on the elevated platform ready to wow the audience with "Disturbia". As she began to sing into the Mic, we hear nothing. Only the band was playing. As she slowly descend, you could see the word "pissed" on Rihanna face. She walked towards the side stage where the productions and main control were and started pointing to the mic and gave the expression "what the hell is going on". PISSED PISSED PISSED. I was a lil' taken aback actually. It was indeed a real bad start. But as the second song continued and the mic came alive, the crowd wow like they haven't seen a real star for decades.


I would say that comparing to those mandarin concert that I've seen, where audience sit down quietly back in their seat, you won't see this for an English Pop concert. Everyone stood up for that 1 hr 10 mins (oh, Rihanna concert was this short), dance, scream and sang along. This is because, mainly the crowd consist of caucasian and they aren't refrain from participating actively.


Also, there were only 2 sets of costume for her concert. Unlike Mando Pop concert where singer seems to have 101 set of costume to wow their audience, like a fashion show.


Stage set up was average. I don't really see much effort being put into stage design.


Overall 3 out of 5. Positive : For being able to make me go wild, high and dance non-stop for an hour. Negative : Poor stage design, technical set up were less than ready, too little costume to flaunt her petite yet pretty figure.



Sunday, November 02, 2008

Homeeee.

posted by tristan @ 11/02/2008 10:35:00 AM  

Home for a week already. Life's back to the usual - school and work. Anyway, I've over 500 pics for the trip and I'm just gonna do a selective uploading. For more pictures, please view from my Facebook or Friendster account.


This trip, a fair share of experiencing the incredible and some were for the very first time in my life. Like horse-riding experience, attending sushi-making class, trying Onsen and of course, that very Saturday morning, travelling from Yokohama to Tokyo city, all by myself.



Onsen - I've always wanted to try, but of course, when I'm there, I did hesitate. Those that you've watched on Japan hours, with a towel covering their body doesn't exist in Japan. I've never bathe with my dad before, let alone doing communal bath with 20 to 30 men - all walking around naked. But blend into their culture, that's their way of life and how they were brought up since young. So do away with all the shy-thoughts, it can be pretty relaxing and enjoyable.


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The sky was really clear 15minutes prior approaching Tokyo Narita Airport. I saw Fuji-san (Mount Fuji)

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A close-up on Fuji-san

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Arrived in Tokyo in the evening. Since my hotel were just sitted next to Tokyo Tower, I decided to capture some night shots.

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People from all walks of life.

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Autumn is here. Northen Horse Park

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Horse riding experience.

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Japanese school girls

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Maple Tree

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Otaru Musical Box Mueseum.

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With the strong wind blowing, my hair was terrible. haaha.

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The famous sushi shop

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Sushi-chef wannabe

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My product, edible and presentable.

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Beautiful Otaru Canal

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Bakudanyaki - The gigantic octopus ball.

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Hoheikyo dam.

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Soba Meal

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They call it the "Youngster" table.
Justin - Australia - Looking forward to his writeup on Travel Weekly in Jan 09 / Boby - Indonesia - Director of Chan Brothers / Nick - UK - Speaks amazing Japanese after staying in Japan for 8 years/ Tristan - Singapore - Just a small "fry"/ Cecilia - Hong Kong - Managing Director of CX Holiday / Yilinh - France - A vietnamese who live in France for 20 years.

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Ishiya Chocolate Factory

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The Red-brick Government House - It was really cold

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Ainu Museum

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Its used to smoke Salmon. And now, its smoke "human"

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I'm really looking forward to this meal and seriously miss it to date. Its Kaminabe - Japanese Hot pot! (everytime I mention this, I seriously feel like laughing, coz it sure sounds vulgar to Singaporean)

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That SGD200 alaska crab on the house. A crabby meal and tasted heavenly.

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The aftermath of hungry people.

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Michevious act at Noboribetsu Hell Valley

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My favourite pic of all time. On top of Mount Usu looking at Lake Toya

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Ahhh! Fantastic shot isn't it. Who else but me?

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Windsor Hotel - the venue where G8 summit was held earlier this year. Inspected the hotel of some of the luxurious suite by the Presidents from various nations.

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We had a cruise ride out to Lake Toya that night for some fireworks display

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With Cecilia before she left for Hong Kong. She's really charismatic and fun loving.
Of course, summon vast amount of experiences and knowledge after staying in UK and Canada for a few years. That's what I want yearn to be - building experiences in different countries. Well, that's something for me to look into.

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My 3 nights stay at Intercontinetal The Grand - Yokohama. The scenic is sure beautiful from my room.

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Reception dinner.

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Buyers and Sellers session

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A closer look at Yokohama at night from Sky Garden. The building on the left with the curvy architecture is Intercontinental.

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The tasty and salty ramen - Seriously my taste bud changed after the trip and took me 2 days adapt to mum and dad's cooking. I keep screaming "Why NOT salty?"

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Nick brought me to a restaurant that sells Konomiyaki. Its flour with cabbage and your choice of ingredients. Really nice and filling. For your info, its available in Singapore at this Japanese restaurant in Grand Corpthorne.

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Back to Singapore. My departure gate was right beside the much talked about A380.


Sometimes I just wonder, what kind of job allows you to see the world while you're working other than becoming a cabin crew, or travel editor, or pilot? Cabin crew is sure an option, but it doesn't have much prospect in guy's perspective. Travel Editor? Less I can master the art of writing, else, forget about it. Pilot? - Yeah!! I think its fun flying a plane, but I have to go for lasik. Well, stop dreaming and holiday mood is over!



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