Of Eye Candy

That is hard to miss… have been taking the MRT to and fro office, and in the squeeze, have taken to observing those around me. Impression? There is plenty to see. For every gentle looking teenie bopper (I can so understand why 黄靖伦 is so popular here), there is another very man dude (I like!), just exuding masculinity. Must help that I get on the train at the stop which has a large California Fitness, but yes, I definitely do get my morning “perk me up”. Am not really saying that the guys here are good looking persay, but they definitely have more personal style, vis-à-vis the factory mould that we have back home. And many of them are actually quite friendly and humorous! Funnily enough, my Taiwanese colleague was commenting on Singaporean girls in the very same way. In her opinion, all Singaporean working women (especially those in Raffles Place), own an ensemble of a black top, office-y looking pants and black court shoes. Yes... I definitely do fit her description to the T. Sighs.

I think I would like to be a girl living in Taiwan. The standard work wear consists of a pair of nice jeans, casual shoes (slippers, open toe heels, sneakers, ballerina pumps), and a loose fitting t-shirt in a variety of colours! No oh way too tight tops… no smart shirts… no skirts! (except for really short denim / casual skirts). My CFO turned up today for work in a denim skirt that was so short… I don’t think I have the guts to wear! Think the dress code here would make my day… except that I would need to lose at least 4kgs (and grow a few cm) to “fit in” with them. Perfect size here appears to be 160cm, 41kg… or at least that was according to the tv program that I watched last night. And no one is ever going to complain that I am “deh” here. Haha… I lose hands down!

All in though, two weeks in Taipei, am starting to miss home… my mandarin is getting from bad to worse… my ears perk up the moment I hear someone speak English. Hee… no wonder I enjoyed myself in LA so much (many good looking Taiwanese guys to hang out with who can speak decent English). For now, shall contend myself with the guy gazing.

It's been all quiet for a while. Been busy doing plenty of OT due to the imminent arrival of the BOSS! It's also renovation time at the office, and I am going to be further isolated! Time to make new friends... C is shifting to a totally different premise, and S is on maternity leave! Feels as though I am starting anew all over again!

Another month, another new country. Must say that Taiwan's turned out to be a surprise. I actually do like the place quite a bit! Or maybe coz I'm here in the correct month. Tee Hee. It's summer sale period hence... shopping! Agnes B is having 25% off. Haha... can you imagine? But surprisingly I have showed plenty of restraint (mostly coz I spent the majority of my weekend in the hotel room trying to piece together my file! I am serious about the OT!) Time enough to wander about this coming weekend when the sis (and the parents!) are coming down for a family get together. Was just supposed to be the little sis... but the parents (or actually the mum) could not resist it. Haha... as such... I think I will have someone watching over my purchases. Tee Hee. Bought a kawaii-ish top, and I was laughing at myself in the shop (so not me!)... but after some modifications (by pairing it mostly in black), have transformed it into something that I will wear.

Taiwan impressions... it's hot! There's really not as much air conditioning as back home. The people are friendlier... especially the sales staff and the taxi drivers. There is this temptation to take a cab everywhere coz it's more or less affordable and there are plenty of cabs around. On the other hand, I cannot fathom why the mrt stations are always a walking distance from the shopping areas. So weird. Oh, and the people here really do give up their seats to old folks / preggers women! I am amazed. Not rare to find a crowded train with seats! Haha... And they are so "environmental" friendly. I finally realise what "shopping bags" are for. You have to pay for plastic bags. Am still looking for my perfect portable bag. Is it too extravagant to get an agnes b one? *giggles*

The stationery.... am so in love... haha... I have bought an entire little twin stars collection. Which I am using! It's tons more expensive than the hello kitty (coz it's manufactured in either taiwan/japan instead of china), but it's like back to childhood days... I don't care. It costs way less than Agnes B bags anyway and cheers up my work day. Hee... Oh, and my suzy zoo chopsticks! Need to head to the plaza again to look for more suzy zoo stuff. Happiness.

No photos as yet. Shall wait for trigger happy sis to come down. Am turning pasty in my stay here. Ha Ha. And most probably fat with all the bread I am eating. Love the cheese bread... yummy.