Author: Rochelle Sy Chua

Taipei Water Park

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On November 1, 2009

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自來水園區 Taipei Water Park
No. 1, Siyuan Street, Taipei Taiwan
886 (02) 8369-5104

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After lunch, we were walking around the area when we noticed the “Taipei Water Park”.

However, when we entered, it seemed like it was abandoned or closed.  The pool had no water.   There were no attendants by the ticket booth.  There were no people inside.

It seemed like a great place so we took pictures anyway, even without the flowing water around the park.

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As I researched, Taipei Water Park was built to educate people about the history of Taiwan with regard to main water development.  I saw in their official website that we seemed to have dropped by Gongguan Tourist Service Center of the Park.

Even without the water, the pictures still look superb!

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Rest of the pictures here.

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Jaypee Online’s Thanksgiving Giveaway

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On November 1, 2009

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I joined Jaypee Online’s contest today.  If I win, it would be a good excuse to move HeaRty’s Haven to a webhost.  This will definitely make my site even better than ever!

The contest runs till November 30.  Jaypee is giving away US$1,500 worth of cash, premium WordPress themes & web hosting.  Perfect for bloggers, right? 😛

I really hope I win!

Here are the prizes at stake:
1st Prize
Pro Plus All-Theme Package from StudioPress ($199.95)
Single Theme License from Pro Theme Design ($79)
Single Theme License from Press75 ($75)
Single Theme License from WP Zoom ($49)
1 Year Theme Club Membership from Elegant Themes ($19.95)
1 Year Hosting w/ Free Domain from DreamHost courtesy of Jehzeel Laurente
$50 Cash via PayPal from Jehzeel Laurente

2nd Prize
Single Theme License from Pro Theme Design ($79)
Single Theme License from Press75 ($75)
Single Theme Package from StudioPress ($59.95)
Single Theme License from WP Zoom ($49)
1 Year Freedom Plan Hosting from WP Web Host ($80)
$25 Cash via PayPal from JaypeeOnline

3rd Prize
Single Theme License from Pro Theme Design ($79)
Single Theme Package from StudioPress ($59.95)
Single Theme License from WP Zoom ($49)
Single Theme Licenses from WP Now ($29)
1 Year Freedom Plan Hosting from WP Web Host ($80)
$10 Cash via PayPal from JaypeeOnline
Consolation Prizes
Single Theme Package from StudioPress ($59.95)
Single Theme Licenses from WP Now ($29)

All we have to do are the ff.:

  • subscribe to the site via email
  • make a blog post about the contest
  • leave a comment on his site
Thanks to Jaypee & sponsors for making this contest possible.  I’m sure all of us who joined the contest will definitely need the prizes and will put it all to good use.

SPONSORS:

  • StudioPress
  • Pro Theme Design
  • Press75
  • WP Zoom
  • WP Now
  • Elegant Themes
  • WP WebHost
  • Jehzeel Laurente

*** UPDATE: I won 1st Prize!!!!! what a christmas!  I’m soooooooooooooo ecstatic/happy!  Thanks to JaypeeOnline & the sponsors!  Thanks to all my friends who wished me luck! 

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Globe Tattoo Broadband Seems Interesting

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On November 1, 2009

Sometime ago, I posted about an event I attended regarding Globe Tattoo.  It was about a SIM card that is good for calls, text & internet.

I got curious when I stumbled upon Kevin’s post about Globe Broadband Tattoo.

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Globe Broadband Tattoo is service provided by Globe Telecom.  It enables us to connect to the internet wherever and whenever we are.

Kevin recommended it based on experience that Globe Tattoo Broadband is fast & reliable.  I also found out that there are 2 ways Globe can charge us for internet browsing:

  1. Time-based charging (Php 5.00/15minutes) 
  2. kb-based charging (Php 0.15/kb)

If I do decide to get this, I will definitely choose option 1 wherein we’re charged for the time we used.  I just don’t want to worry about how much data I have accessed or compute for it.  Anyhow, Globe Tattoo SIM by default is time-based.  If you want to know your browsing option, you just text STATUS to 1111.  To switch to kb-based, text KB to 1111.

A Globe Broadband Tattoo Kit contains:

  • Globe Broadband Tattoo Modem
  • Globe SIM Card
  • Free hours of Internet usage: Prepaid (free 5 internet hours), Postpaid (# of hours dependent on the plan)

There is also a “cool” factor for this product.  The Tattoo USB modem comes with a variety of design.  You can choose which skin you want.  You can choose one that fits your personality & lifestyle.  Pretty cool as a lot of us love individuality.  See the Globe Tattoo Broadband new skins here.

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For those creative ones, you can design your own Globe Broadband Tattoo Modem skin!  You can go read the mechanics in the Globe Broadband Tattoo Gallery.  All have you to do is click the inquire button and you could have the chance to win Php5,000 plus your work on an actual Globe Tattoo modem!  How cool is that?

So what do you guys think?  Should I get one?

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重順川菜餐廳 Chong Shun Restaurant

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On November 1, 2009

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重順川菜餐廳
台北市羅斯福路三段三一六巷八弄三之二號
886 (02) 3684549

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My mom wanted to show me the cheap movie house in Taipei.  Before we went for a visit, we satisfied our stomach first :P:P  Mom said that there was a restaurant nearby w/c served super delicious food.  So we went there.

The first thing I noticed was that the people there were ssooooo accommodating.  The owners were taking care of his customers himself.  He kept asking us how the food was, if we want anything else, etc. etc.  Service was just superb!

We ordered the ff.:

  • Vegetable (80NT)
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I just love vegetable.  I especially love the ones that are cooked in garlic with not much sauce.  This dish we ordered was just perfect!

  • Mapo Tofu (100NT)
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Tofu is my ultimate favorite food (see last post)!  I’d still enjoy it whatever way it was cooked.  This restaurant’s mapo tofu is yummy!  The chili sauce, servings of tofu, pepper and other spices were done evenly.

  • Steamed Fish (180NT)
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I don’t know what they put on top but it was just soooo good!  The fish still had bones so I had to spend some time removing them before I could truly enjoy the dish.  It was fresh and I really loved the crunchy thingy on top 😛

  • Rice (10NT)
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10NT per person 🙂

  • Soup (Free)
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Free soup for all guests plus complimentary tea as well.

From all the restaurants I’ve tried during my Taipei trip, this is definitely the most delicious & most affordable.  I tried those very expensive restaurants but it doesn’t compare to this.  Super duper yummy to the max and super cheap if I may say.

Look at how happy I was at that time 😛

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The rest of the pictures here.

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My Favorite Stinky Tofu in Taipei

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On October 30, 2009

Whenever I think of Taipei, I think of 臭豆腐 Stinky Tofu.

My mom accompanied me to a stall near the 中和市興南觀光夜市 (Zhong He night market), located at Nan Shan Road.  My mom assured me that they have the best è‡­è±†è… stinky tofu.  No other version could beat this!

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臭豆腐 stinky tofu at long last (& for only 40NT)!  My mom bought intestine misua (35NT).  The owners were soooooo nice, I even took a video of them preparing for our orders.  You can hear me speaking mandarin in the video! 😛

Here is the finished product:

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It didn’t disappoint.  It definitely was the best è‡­è±†è… stinky tofu I have tried during my Taiwan trip. When I tried the versions from other night markets, I was like craving for this one.  This è‡­è±†è… stinky tofu really tasted the best.  The couple who owns the store is sooooo adorable & nice.

Rest of the pictures here.

If ever I do have a chance to go back to Taipei, I’ll definitely visit this place again and eat lots of their 臭豆腐 stinky tofu! 🙂

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