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Friday, June 15, 2007 Leaving on a ferry In a few hours time, I'd be going on a vacation. I'd be heading towards Far Far Away. So far a land that I doubt anyone would even wish to tilt their heads over that direction. But still, I need to. I have to. Perhaps this vacation trip will change my life. Change me. Change my perspective of this world. Every step we take, we're setting foot on reality. Sometimes, we change the reality in hope that things will go our ways but not to mention, reality may change us in different stances. However, I'm not in position to expect whatsoever. I'll take it as it is and deal with it. Well, all I wish is that this trip will change something in me. And it will be a good one (I really hope!). Thus, never forget this space and what's more important, remember I'm still in existence! Till next time, AUF WIEDERSEHN! P/S: This song is one which will remind YOU of ME. HAHA! I certainly think the lyrics' rather funny. Enjoy! freed his mind P.Y.R.A - U.G.I.N.E at 12:59 AM [comment] Life is beautiful, so are you. (0) comments Monday, June 11, 2007 Grab your treasures along the way  Today's graduation day! And now, I'm proud to announce that I'm not longer a Polytechnic student! But seriously, these 3 years in this school were absolutely enriching. Because I've been given the opportunity to step into the grounds, I've came across so many splendid stuff that happened within this period. Not forgetting even, the wonderful people I've met... the friends especially, whose been with me at highs and lows, through thick and thin... and the moments spent together were some of the most precious sections that coloured my life with bliss, the teachers who pumped us so hard with encouragement that was so overpowering that we thought it'd be unfair if we didn't do our parts well to exhibit our gratitude.    In addition, the brilliant opportunity to work with a bunch of amazing people during my stint at MTI, which I'd say, was priceless. To recall those days, it makes me rather broody to realise that the beatific part of my life has already come to an end. However, this definitely means something new and exciting awaits me somewhere ahead. It's a mystery waiting to unfold itself, and I, will be the one candidate to walk right through it. To ask if I'll be seeing the light at the other end of the tunnel, it'd be greatly dependent on what has life in store for me. Because life gives us no clue. What happens today, doesn't quite likely going to determine what life's going to be throwing at us tomorrow. Our joys, sacrifices and sorrows are just emotions that tell us what we will be experiencing if we execute the way we did. The fact that at times, things don't always turn out like we think they should, makes life seems so hard. Life, to me, is not like an examination, where we know that if we studied hard, we may get the answers right. Instead, life, to me... is like a blank sheet of paper sitting out on the open field. Over the days, months, years, that paper gets to experience sunshine, rain, lightning, thunderstorms due to the unforeseeable weather... Just like us, we get happiness and sorrows and an assortment of emotions, which most of the time, comes out from nowhere, when it’s the last thing on your mind, or the last thing you would expect to happen. Then, that paper gets seasoned and tattered, and that's where we age on. And over time, the paper loses its battle against the erratic weather and gets torn into bits. That's most likely the time when you put a full-stop to everything. Life, is like a book. And we are the authors for our books. Every book contains exciting and boring chapters, it just depends on what the author fills the contents with. freed his mind P.Y.R.A - U.G.I.N.E at 11:21 PM [comment] Life is beautiful, so are you. (0) comments PINK IS...   THE NEW ME! HEY! Look you guys! I'm featured on PINK IS THE NEW BLOG!!! All HEARTS to MJ for this astounding gesture. This, I would say, could be one of my BEST B'Day gift ever a friend could do for me. Of course, you're more than just a friend. So *Double HUGS* with NO earlobes harassment whatsoever! PINKISTHENEWBLOG is one of the most-applauded blogs in the world where millions of readers across the globe swamp the site to celebrate the daily juicy news on superstars from all over and not to mention, even many celebs themselves like Madonna, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, the infamous Paris Hilton and etc... read the blog from time to time! Hence, I guess having a picture up there means many many people will be seeing my face (for quite awhile till it fades with the older posts) and OH GOSH, does that mean I'm gonna be FAMOUS?????? *HOLLERS!* P.S: Pardon me for my psychopathic attribute but I'm just agape and pleasantly surprised. Plus, I must admit that I IRKED at that picture of myself. But heck still, Much THANKS, MJ! XOXO~ freed his mind P.Y.R.A - U.G.I.N.E at 2:09 AM [comment] Life is beautiful, so are you. (0) comments Friday, June 08, 2007 Europe - Part 3 : Switzerland - Jungfraujoch On the 4th day (which was supposed to be a free at leisure day), we had a wake-up call at 6.30AM and departed the hotel at 8AM sharp right after the standard American breakfast with the rest of the group for one of the optional tours, the Jungfraujoch (pronounced as Yung-frau-Yoch) experience. Jungfraujoch is one of the world's renowned Swiss Alps. From Interlaken, we coached for an approx 15 mins to Lauterbrunnen, the furthest point where vehicles could stop.      This is the Lauterbrunnen train station. It stands at about 796 metres, 2613 feet above sea level. It was 8 plus in the morning and I remember it was really quite chilly (say 10 Degrees. C) given that the sun was already pouring rays all over the area. From here, we'd have to take a train called the Wengernalpbahn right up to Kleine Scheidegg which serves as an interchange station where passengers had to transfer to another train by the name of Jungfraubahn that charges right up to the Top of Europe, Jungfraujoch.     Not long, we boarded the Wengernalphorn and this was the first series of scenery that caught our attention. By the way, as I mentioned before, we were contemplating back at home whether or not to go for this optional choice as it costs rather expensive (CHF 180) for a 2 way ticket per person. But well, there we were. I mean seriously, it's rather unworthy if you were to miss such a great spot of Switzerland, because how soon before long are you gonna go back there again... Hence, we decided, since we were there, then GO FOR IT! No regrets whatsoever!    If you're wondering who this is, she's the train conductor who went around punching our tickets. I thought this was quite rare and we don't usually see this in Singapore, so I decided to post this up.           
          I find this picture above rather funny that's why I decided to post it up. The lady behind me is Margret and she's one of our fellow tour mates and a Nurse too! Well, I was just cam-whoring (or perhaps this is what I call self-admiration. Or just the way to love yourself and so it is!) and I just didn't expect someone (in this case, Margret) to be watching me and I find this simply unexpected yet hilarious because I didn't know she was looking at me do such an embarrassing thing in front of the entire train!!!     The Jungfraubahn heading uphill towards the direction of Jungfraujoch. Not to mention, the journey on the Jungfraubahn was rather boring because passengers would have to endure 45 minutes of a ride without scenery but walls as the train makes it's way through the tunnel. Another thing Switzerland is famous for, their tunnels. My dad told me that in the past, Singapore sent a few of their Ministers to Switzerland to learn of the techniques of constructing tunnels, and that's how we got tunnels on this island. Singapore even adopted the idea of building the MRT system underground from the Swiss. And not to mention, the Swiss need not panic if they're being attacked because there's really ALOT of tunnels in the country and most of them are hidden. Thus, if anyone wishes to invade Switzerland, they'd have to think twice. In addition, Singapore Armed Forces adopted its training procedures and sorts from the Swiss as well. So now you see how strong the Swiss really are.    I was actually toying with my camera until I spotted this mosquito sitting on the other side of the window pane that I'm sitting next to. So I switched the mode to Macro and I should say, caught a good shot of this thang here. I bet this pal here had gotten no luck in his agenda for a blood bank as everyone was really wrapped up, leaving the head as the only zone for invasion. But I must say he's different. Why so you ask. Cos' he's a SWISS MOSQUITO that's why!
    In between, there were 2 short stops at the Eigerwand and Eismeer stations where passengers may alight from the Jungfraubahn for some stretching and at the same time, view the glaciers at the respective viewing points.       Glacier at the Eismeer, standing at 3160 metres, 10368 feet above sea level, almost the same height as Mt.Titlis. I must say the feeling there was magnificent. Eismeer is the last stop before Jungfraujoch.   This is a joke. The moment I came out of the restroom, I saw this! Bollywood in Switzerland?? I think there's some other meanings behind this. But I really wonder what it really was... and no, I didn't check it out because we were famished and lunch was on the way!  After "Bollywood" caught my attention, I saw Jenny. I don't know what the hell it really is but it's called Jenny. If something like this can have names like Jenny, then I guess most of everything in this planet can be named Eugene as well. If that happens, it'll be quite cool, don't you think? I should consider naming my toilet bowl Eugene. (But that doesn't mean I'm that comparable to a toilet bowl if you wish to think so.)          This, as you can see, is the "floor" of the observation terrace. If ever this structure were to collapse, it's the end for anyone who stand right on top of that because right below, nothing will break the fall and once something drops, its an 11,760 feet direct plunge. However, we believe that we shall always stay optimistic wherever we are. 
              We're stepping on ice! You don't get to do that often. Again, an amazing creation by the Swiss. How ever to build everything with ice. The walls to the Ice Palace were really smooth and if you ask me, I didn't notice any humps or bumps on any of the surfaces and this truly shows how precise the creators of this place were when they constructed it. Unbelievable.  This was at the Ice Gateway. As you can see, the weather wasn't that favourable for an outdoor play and the wind was really strong plus the floor was very very slippery. I attempted a few steps out there and could almost felt as though I might fly if I were to go on further. Some people were really funny because they literally leaped out in great steps and then hopped back in after realising the temperature was unbearable. It was - 6 Degress.C out there I tell ya. Yes, Minus 6. I'm not surprised that if you spit, it'll freeze in no time. 
I would say Switzerland is a very rich country and based on the records, there's very minimal crime rates because most of its people can afford.    I really like this picture of my Dad that I took without him noticing. It's so natural. Just like he's deep in thoughts. Which I certainly think he was because not to mention, my Dad is someone whose quite into philosophy and he's always telling me that sometimes, we should all reflect on the things we've done in the past that led us to the future, of where we are now. It's wrong to never look back, because by doing that, we wouldn't be learning from the mistakes and for doing even better for those that we've done good right before. But of course, there're other factors to such, but I think my Dad's right. And that's why I love him.       By the time we returned to Interlaken, it was near evening (though the sun was still shining really brightly as though it was 3PM), we were really hungry and was craving for some Chinese food, but to no avail. Hence, we decided to park ourselves at McDonald's and I tried the McRosti, where I was told that it was a Swiss special (do we have a S'porean special??) and I would say it tasted really good. In between, there's ham, baked potato, melted cheese and lettuce. Something quite different from what we've got here.  After dinner, we went to the minimart next to our hotel to get more food. There's something quite funny about the Europeans (I don't know about the others but especially the Germans, Swiss and Italians) fruit sellers DISLIKE and LOATHE customers touching their fruits. This means if you wanna buy fruits, you've got to buy it verbally. You CANNOT choose and you CANNOT lay your hands on them at all. The fruit sellers will get really offended as though they've had their private parts touched. Funny, don't you think?  That, was considered my last shot at Interlaken. Bern's next!
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So, how do you guys find the scenery? Stunning right? I think it's simply gorgeous! The entire train ride took us 1hr 45 mins. And as I've mentioned, Jungfraujoch is only accessible by rail and has the highest railway station in the whole of Europe. What's more, I should say the train's really really safe even though it ascends to such great heights. It goes by the mountain edges and that's the reason why passengers are able to catch a bird's eye view of the buildings below and an awesome view of the the alluring alps. More enchanting views of the Jungfrau region right below! 
In the cabin of the 
I really love this picture alot. It was taken by Jason (our tour leader) with the first being a normal shot and the other a fun pose shot and both turned out great as they are! Talk about Jason's commendable photographic skills and not to mention (at all), the persons who appear in the photographs eventually. Okay, I get it. HAHA!
I must admit I'm a sucker for Korean dramas and hell no do I know who are the actual Korean celebs (with the exception of the 'Rainy' man) and I think Koreans somehow look the same, hence, I was actually quite confused as to whose board figure I was standing next to, but by the way, I think this is Lee Dong Gun (as written on himself) whom I guess isn't that popular a star in his home country which is why he hoped to kick start his career all the way in Switzerland? 
I think this is a really cool ice-cream if you ask me and I like the fact that it has the Swiss flag stamped on it, which made it look absolutely appealing. Before dessert, we had bread, soup and pasta. To be honest, the Swiss can't really make good pasta (based on what I've tried those days) but I 
So after filling our stomachs, we went on to explore the 
The temperature was fluctuating below O Degrees.C and we could even feel the chill at the railway station which is located within the mountain itself. 
At around 3PM, it was "Auf Wiedersehn" to the amazing Jungfraujoch. 
The scenery was still as charming as it was before when we descended the mountain and that above is a clearer view of the 
