Driving Licence 駕駛執照
Friday, November 21, 2008
Finally i got my driving licence in Taiwan.
I can ride motorbike (scooter) legally in this island.
終於擁有臺灣的駕駛執照了, 阿源可以在這個島上騎機車環島...
Since Empress was no around today, she went for a annual retreat with all PI in IMB (actually is IMB PI's progress report presentation session).., so i went to the Motor Vehicle Office in the afternoon.
The officer was not friendly but helpful...
weird description... but she was not so polite at first while asking me to get ready for the required documents, but was helpful after knowing that i am not the local.
I took the medical checkup form and went to do the medical checkup at the nearby hospital, PoJen General Hospital.
Within walking distance.
They just check my eye-sight, test for colour-blind, measure my weight and height and hearing ability...
and put a stamp on the form... cost me for NT200 (~RM20).
I bought a similar medical report but they didn't accept that...
After realising i didn't bring enough photo, so i went to the instant photo booth...
So... i went to the counter...
今天乘皇太后出宮考察不在, 所以下午就到監理處辦理駕照.
那位職員不太友善, 可是卻有幫到我... 怎麼說呢... 一開始她並不是很友善, 覺得我什麼都不知道, 還問我有沒有準備所需要的證件跟文件等, 後來得知我是外國人, 就比較客氣.
拿了體檢表後, 就到附近的博仁綜合醫院做體檢. 步行即可, 沒有很遠.
那邊只是幫我測眼力, 測色盲, 量提高體重, 還有做聽力測驗, 然後在表格上蓋幾個章後, 就向我收取NT200.
監理處卻不接受其他醫院所做的體檢報告...
哎呀, 沒有帶足夠的照片, 就唯有到快速照相亭去照相, 然後就帶著需要的文件去櫃檯...
After checking the documents i submitted, she (another officer) seems like never handle such a case...
She asked her neighbour officer (the previous officer) about that.
Our official name is not Chinese, so they have to follow exactly what is written in the passport.
They have to put my name in English initials as they said the alphabet is too long, cannot include all the alphabets in the column... Not much letters what...
She was having problem to type in English... She used to do everything in Chinese and forgot how to switch the typing mode...
After getting the licence, i found that my DOB was wrong, i am not born in 1917.
So she corrected the DOB and made a new licence for me...
Suddenly she quickly stop me when i was about to leave... She said the due date was wrong... wow, the system gave me due till 2016... How good if she didn't notice it.... ;p
So she corrected it again and made a new one again...
Actually for people like us holding an ARC, the due date is following the due date of ARC, meaning that we have to renew the licence every year as foreign student have to renew their ARC every year.
當她(另外一位)檢查我的文件的時候, 好像從未辦理過類似的個案.., 還問隔壁的同事(之前那位)怎麼弄...
我所有證件上的姓名都是英文的, 所以她們只好跟著護照上的名字填寫.
由於我的英文名字太長, 而格子內的空間也有限, 所以要用縮寫方式輸入. 那十個字母很長嗎?
那位女士好像不會切換英文輸入法, 還研究了很久, 看來她都一直在打中文而已...
拿到駕照後, 發現出生日期打錯了, 顯示我是民國6年(1917年)出生的, 所以就拿回去更改, 然後再發一張新的給我...
接著她突然把我叫住, 她說駕照的有效日期錯了, 系統怎麼把有效日期跳到民國104年(2016年)咧... (那麼好康, 怎麼會被妳發現...) 所以, 她又再弄一張新的給我...
其實像我們這些擁有居留證的外籍人士, 駕照上的有效日期將會依照居留證上的居留期限. 由於外籍學生每年都要去更新居留證, 這也意味著我每年也要去更新駕照.
Actually we can change for a local licence with the Malaysian Driving Licence. The licence for car and motorcycle in Taiwan is separated, so i just make for the motorbike one...
Safe money... wonder i still know how to drive or not...
其實, 我是用馬來西亞的駕照去換取臺灣交通部的駕照的. 由於臺灣的機車跟汽車駕照是分開的, 所以我只有辦理機車的駕照而已...
省錢嘛... 很久沒開車, 也不曉得我還會不會開車...
Why do i have to get a licence since i am not owning a motorbike here.., i can rent for bike while travelling and my friend can be the passenger.
啊, 既然你都沒有機車, 幹嘛要辦假照..?
這樣我才可以租車出去玩, 也可以載人.
Labels: Taipei, Taiwan, Teoh Pak Guan, teopag
posted by teopag @ 11:04 PM,
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Elephant Hill 象山
Monday, November 17, 2008
The "four-animal" hill in Taipei City, named Elephant, Lion, Leopard, and Tiger...
(I don't know why the names are themed with animals...)
We went to the Elephant Hill near the Yongchun High School.
The hill was well-organised with proper walking tracks and resting points.
It is the normal recreation area for the locals, especially during the morning exercise hour.
臺北市的四獸山, 有“象山”、“狮山”、“豹山”及“虎山”..
(我也不曉得為何會以動物為名...)
我們到位於永春高中的象山.
登山步道很有規劃, 是台北市民的休閒地點, 尤其是早上晨運的時候.
The scenery along the way was nice. The whole view of Taipei City was very clear and beautiful.
Normally people will gather there at New Year Eve watching the fireworks show just to avoid the crowd at Taipei 101.
沿途的風景很美, 可以遠眺整個台北市, 一覽無遺.
通常會有很多人在元旦前夕聚集在象山觀看台北101放的煙火表演, 不必到現場去擠.
Max took this picture for me, feel so good. ^^
阿宏幫我拍的這張照片很有感覺. ^^
This is Max and Shu.
跟宏與舒的合照.
Labels: Friends, Taipei, Taiwan, Teoh Pak Guan, teopag
posted by teopag @ 8:41 PM,
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Happy Birthday 生日快樂
Monday, November 10, 2008
Happy Birthday to me.
This is my third time having my birthday in Taiwan.
Wish everyone best in health, wealth and wisdom.
Dreams come true.
Including...smooth and good impact in our research findings!
祝我生日快樂！
這是我第三次在台灣過生日。
祝大家身體健康，財源廣進，聰明睿智。
心想事成。
還有... 實驗順利並且成果有價值！
Labmates were having a simple birthday party for me the night before at Bellini. I have to work on my progress report on the actual night.
The place was nice, it was highly recommended by Seok Kooi and Frank long before, hmmm they went there dating before...
Coming along are Seok Kooi, Frank, Tian Hua, Chin Huey aka homegirl and Shenq Huey.
We went there by bus from Academia Sinica, changed to MRT and get down at Taipei Main Station. Just a 5 minutes walk from the exit.
其實我於前一天晚上與實驗室的朋友在Bellini吃晚餐，當作慶祝。因為當天晚上需要趕做隔天的進度報告。
地點很好，是很久以前琡貴跟方堯推薦的，ㄟ...，他們有在那約會過啦...呵呵...
隨行的有琡貴, 方堯, 天驊，靜惠（阿宅）還有聖惠。
我們從中研院做公車轉捷運，然後在捷運台北車站下車，再步行約五分鐘。
I like the decoration and furnishing in Bellini, however there was a bit noisy.
Food served were nice.
The waiter was polite and nice, he asked us not to order too much as the food portion were not small.
We were suggested to add the order later after finishing the first order.
The waiters there even sang Italian birthday song for me. I don't understand the lyrics at all... haha...
阿源很喜歡裡面的裝潢，可是卻有點吵。
食物味道也很好。
那裡的服務生也和藹可親，他建議我們不要點太多以免吃不完，先等東西來了再看還有沒有需要再加點餐。
後來有甜點蛋糕，Bellini的服務生們還為我唱義大利文的生日歌，我當然是聽不懂啦... 哈哈！
This picture is taken with Sock Hua at MRT station on the way back. She came to Taipei with her friends for a short trip.
We managed to meet up on our way back.
這是會去的時候跟淑華在捷運月台合照的。她跟幾位大馬美女來台灣旅遊幾天。還好今天能碰面。
Chuen Yi called me from Malaysia.., we talked about Abigail and her daily life. Really miss my friends in Malaysia.
Mei Fong aka DNA even called far frem Sweden during her honeymoon holiday.
Messages and SMSes received from friends in Taiwan and Malaysia...
and Friedster and Facebook old friends (high school friends, seniors and juniors.., even some long lost contact friends) as well
It was so touched and memorable...
均怡從大馬撥國際電話給我，聊到生活點滴還有雨喬。真想念大馬的朋友。
美芳也從瑞典撥國際電話來，她在那邊遊學並渡蜜月...
來自大馬和臺灣朋友的留言及手機簡訊...
Friendster還有Facebook（臉譜）的朋友們，也留言來祝賀。
國高中同學學長學弟，還有失聯快十年的老朋友...
真叫人感動，也很難忘...
Thank you everyone. ^^
謝謝大家。 ^^
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Labels: Friends, Happy Birthday, Taipei, Taiwan, Teoh Pak Guan, teopag
posted by teopag @ 10:41 PM,
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The yellow feather 黃色羽毛
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Whatever you did for good, some people will have no response. Those who give you positive response, are those you need to appreciate.
They will do more good for you for what you have done for them.
Good interaction leads to bright future.
I am waiting for.... the yellow feather... ^^
你對某人做的好事, 有些人可能會無動於衷,可是那些給予你正面回應的人, 是你應該考慮去珍惜的人.
更何況他們會為你對他們所做的回報更多正面的給你.
好的互動關係, 就有美好的將來.
你對某人做的好事, 有些人可能會無動於衷,可是那些給予你正面回應的人, 是你應該考慮去珍惜的人.
更何況他們會為你對他們所做的回報更多正面的給你.
好的互動關係, 就有美好的將來.
我期待著... 黃色羽毛...^^
Labels: Random Crap, Teoh Pak Guan, teopag
posted by teopag @ 1:58 AM,
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Wang Steak 王品
Monday, November 03, 2008
An early birthday celebration with uncle Michael.
Since my birthday is around the corner, so Uncle Michael decided to have a dinner with me at Wang Steak. He said he has a promotion buy 1 free 1 coupon going to due soon. He kept on recommending the restaurant saying the food there is good.., but it is very expensive for me. Normal price for a set meal is NT1200 (~RM120) wow.., no people ant to join us. We went there anyway.
The service is very good. Every table has a designated waiter, wow, so special. Whenever a new dish is served, they will brief you what is the specialties of the dish and teach you how to taste it.
大叔為我提早慶祝生日。
我的生日快到了，大叔說要帶我去王品吃一頓豐盛的晚餐。他說他有買一送一的套餐禮卷，還說很好吃，很值得，可是我說很貴啊... 套餐的價格是每人NT1200（約馬幣RM1200），哇那麼貴，沒有人要跟我們一起去啦...不過我們還是去了。
王品的服務很好，每個餐桌都有專屬的服務員，很特別。（當然啦，那麼貴...)
每上一道餐點，就會向你介紹其特別，還建議你要如何品嘗...
This is the appetiser, French King Oyster Mushroom.
這是開胃菜，法式杏鮑菇沙拉。
Bun and croissant, with butter and "goose liver paste".
法國麵包與香酥牛角，還有牛油和鵝肝醬。
Seafood Consomme with Pastry i ordered. Ingredient got prawn, crab meat, scallops and others.
酥皮海鮮清湯，裡面有蝦子，蟹肉，干貝及其它...
Corn soup in Bread Container ordered by Michael, served inside a bun.
大叔點的法式麵包玉米濃湯，顧名思義，麵包裡面內有乾坤...
Side vegetable dishes. 配菜。
Lobster with Garlic Sauce i ordered. This is my second time having a lobster, half of it. So altogether i had tasted one whole lobster, haha... the other half is here.
我點的蒜茸龍蝦。這是我第二次吃龍蝦，也是半隻，所以總共我吃過一隻龍蝦，哈哈...另外一半在這裡。
This Wang Steak (their recommended dish) is ordered by Michael. I don't eat beef, so no comment. I think it's delicious.
這個台塑牛排（王品的招牌菜）是大叔點的。我不吃牛肉，所以毋可置評。不過看來好像很好吃。
Fruit and some drinks served. 鮮果及飲料。
Dessert, the French Burnt Cream. Take some of the vanilla ice-cream and dip into the hot chocolate inside the bun, awesome! I love that!
烤濃漿巧克力冰淇淋甜品。將香草冰淇淋沾一點濃烤巧克力醬，味道一流！我喜歡！
They even gave a cake for me for free...in conjunction to my early celebration.
Actually they will ask the customer before hand during booking, so that they will arrange something for you for free.., no matter it is anniversary, birthday or gathering.
他們還送我一小塊的生日蛋糕...就是因為我生日啦。其實在訂位的時候，他們會先問你是否有什麼特別備註之類的，然後他們就會特別為你免費另作安排，無論是紀念日，慶生或者是聚會。
Thank you! 謝謝! ^^
Labels: Friends, Happy Birthday, Taipei, Taiwan, Teoh Pak Guan, teopag
posted by teopag @ 11:42 PM,
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