the entry where taipei says it all pt. 2

the vernacular expression "supermodel" refers to a successful fashion model who has reached the status of a celebrity. in my rendition though, it refers to getting a quick hair fix whilst being inundated with stuffing phalanxes of commuters aboard the subway. this is no mean feat, considering the time and space constraints, maintaining steadfastness every time the train jerks, and utilizing indistinct reflections of oneself in the windows as a mirror. my friend richard (a.k.a. 罐頭) took these harsh elements in his stride and demonstrated taking limp, parched hair, and styling and mangling the follicles with aplomb.

all preened, quaffed and buffed to face the masses

for the naturally talented ones, style is an unconscious way of dressing impeccably. safe to say, it's not a math problem and is done without really much brain matter. on the other hand, yours truly require conscious attempts to get my style right. so, every once in awhile, when all the stars are aligned in my favor and somehow i manage to succeed in this enterprise, how could i not condone some cam-whoring? (cameo appearance: neil)

taipei 101 (台北一零一) was a muddling galleria. everyone, from the bourgeoisie to the everyday man in the street, and even tourist groups, made this very venue their must-see go-see on a saturday afternoon. i practically had to arm-jostle my way through the maddening crowds after lugging purchases from dsquared, polo ralph, lacoste and y-3 (sales were going at a bargain-grabbing 50% discount for some). the plethora of boutiques leaves one's pocket gasping for breath as well. mental note: never bring a plastic card to places like such.

my calloused feet after walking (insert: shopping) around the colossal 101 in Taipei.

their affinity for english is pretty much established from this picture below. i barely understood what the sign was trying to convey had it not been for the chinese words. pity the non-english folks.

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more savoury local delights. from top to bottom: springy noodles with congealed pig blood and offals, super-size-me watermelons, and traditional rice dumplings with extra serving of garlic paste. in general, taiwanese food was a succulent affair.

scenic view of taiwan from the summit of yang ming peak (揚明山). my 5.0 megapixel camera/phone did little justice to what our eyes could take in. the appeal of being on higher ground was looking at skylit taiwan sans the cacophony of city noise, and chowing down on bbq-ed, skewered beef with friends.

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