Chocolate Kisses

Milk Chocolate: Kaya rasa cokelat, tapi lebih manis rasanya. Kandungan kakao minimal 30% (Schoolaholic Princess 3, halaman 59)

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Source: Sleepover Club (Angie Bates)

Romansa Singapura ada di National Library Singapore

Good news, it seems the library is getting 3 copies of Schoolaholic Princess 2: Romansa Singapura (I haven't donated any to them - lazy me - it is displayed on new arrival screen

So currently I have 2 titles in NLB database (when I am not lazy, I will donate Schoolaholic Princess 1: The Miracle Boys, Schoolaholic Princess 3: Simfoni Cinta and Sydney Darling Harbour)

It seems the National Library acquired Romansa Singapura only in October 2009?

Wearing hanbok again!

A rare opportunity to dress up in hanbok with my sisters. It happened Oct 1, 2009 on Children's day

Location: Korea Plaza, Raffles Place, Singapore (not Seoul haha)

White Chocolate & Pistachio Tiramisu

White Chocolate: Rasa cokelat yang disiapkan dengan mentega cokelat, gula, dan tepung susu.

(Schoolaholic Princess 3, halaman 59)

Make a white chocolate and pistachio tiramisu like a pro!
by Cynthia Loh, Diva Asia

With this simple recipe kindly provided by Jones the grocer, you can make a white chocolate and pistachio tiramisu like a pro!

100g of shelled pistachio nuts

250g of Amedei For You white chocolate buttons

500g of mascarpone cheese

150g of sugar

1 vanilla bean, split in half and scraped to remove seeds

5 egg yolks

3 egg whites

A pinch of salt

200g of sponge finger biscuits

100ml of dessert wine

To prepare:
Finely chop or grate the white chocolate buttons.
Blanch the pistachios in boiling water to remove the skins, then blend them to obtain a smooth, creamy paste.
Whisk the egg yolks with 130g of sugar and vanilla seeds until thick and creamy, then delicately fold the mascarpone cheese, chocolate and the pistachio paste.
Whip the egg whites until stiff with the remaining 20g of sugar and a pinch of salt, then gently fold into the cream mixture.
Spread 1/4 of the cream mixture into a mould or glass, add a layer of sponge finger biscuits and sprinkle with 1/2 the wine. Repeat these layers and finish with the remaining cream mixture.
Place in the fridge for at least three hours before cutting and serving.

Incheon Airport May 2009

Yes, I was in Incheon for an hour from San Francisco to Singapore. Here are some snaps. H1N1 was just start spreading when I was flying back to Singapore... I passed the screen check of course. IMO, Incheon deserves to be No 1 (she has beaten Changi! for few years now!!) because of the bright light design, friendliness of the officers, and let me tell you, small matters count!)

Flower

 

Vertical snap of the airport

 

Horizontal view

 

My luggage and cell phone pouch *darn, I forgot that I need 3G phone to roam in Korea!*

 

A zombie me because of two crying non-stop I***an children from SFO-(via Incheon)-SIN

(narsis itu tidak baik, mata lama2 bisa julink karena fokus ke lensa di tengah2 sendiri haha)

Mini dolls for Schoolaholic scenes

Oh well, too bad the real dolls are expensive. So here are some pictures for the scenes in Schoolaholic Princess.

Both Nana and Phil are Pisces - faces do not match, not good looking enough

Actually, my sister first saw this figurine in our family doctor's office (taller version, should be 30 cm instead of this 13 cm), with his handsome young version face (LOL). And then we talked about that doll (so cool if you are a doctor). And we find that actually the doll is now available in Singapore. You can order it (but quite expensive - sigh). Well, both Nana and Phil are doctors - so they can have this doll with their face.

In graduation gown



This one resembles the closeness of Phil's parents...



This one should be replaced with Nana and Phil's faces

Oh well, if Schoolaholic is filmed, I would create merchandise using these types of figurines!

Calamari

In Book 2, Phil offered Nana to eat calamari (fried squid) when they were dining in restaurant. Well, personally my sisters and I all love calamari :D

Here is a recipe from Femina magazine No. 25 -2009

Bahan / Ingredients

Calamari

• 500 g cumi2 ukuran besar (500 g large squid)
• 1 sdt garam (1 tsp salt)
• 2 sdt cuka masak (2 tsp cooking vinegar)
• 150 g tepung terigu serbaguna (150 g multipurpose flour)
• 4 sdm tepung maizena (4 tbs corn flour)
• 1 sdt soda kue (1 tsp baking soda)
• 1/4 sdt garam (1/4 tsp salt)
• 1/2 sdt merica bubuk (1/2 tsp pepper)
• Minyak untuk menggoreng (Cooking oil to deep fry)

Saus Tartar

• 3 kuning telur ayam (3 egg yolks)
• 250 ml minyak zaitun (250 ml olive oil)
• 2 sdm peterseli cincang (2 tbs parsley, finely chopped)
• 1 sdm capers, cincang halus (1 tbs capers, finely chopped)
• 1 sdm gherkins, cincang halus ( 1 tbs gherkins, finely chopped)
• 2 sdm air jeruk lemon (2 tbs lemon essence)
• 1 sdm mustard dijon (1 tbs mustard)
• 1 sdm bawang putih cincang (1 tbs garlic, finely chopped)
• 1 sdt gula pasir (1 tsp sugar)

CARA MEMBUAT / Direction

Tar-tar sauce

• Kocok kuning telur hingga putih dan lembut. Masukkan minyak zaitun sedikit demi sedikit sambil kocok hingga adonan kental. Beat the yolk till white and soft. Add olive oil and beat till it thickens.
• Masukkan peterseli, capers, gherkins, air jeruk lemon, mustard, bawang putih, gula pasir. Aduk rata. Add parsley, capers, gherkins, lemon, mustard, garlic, sugar. Mix well.

Calamari

• Cuci bersih cumi, buang tinta, tulang rawan, kulit cumi. Potong tipis melingkar. Lumuri garam dan cuka sambil diremas-remas. Prepare, cleanse the squid as a ring. Pat in a mixture of salt and vinegar.
• Campur terigu, maizena, soda kue, garam, merica bubuk ke kantong besar, kocok. Masukkan cumi ke plastik, kocok sampai tersalut campuran tepung. Mix the flour, corn flour, baking soda, salt, pepper in a plastic bag. Put the squid inside.
• Goreng dalam minyak panas. Deep fry in hot oil.
  

Aneka Buku.com - out of stock

I just can't stand it when the status of my books is out of stock when they are already reprinted... Improve the process of stock replenishment please.

Aneka Buku: Schoolaholic Princess 1: The Miracle Boys, out of stock

Romansa Singapura is also out of stock

 Schoolaholic Princess 3: Simfoni Cinta is out of stock as well

Aneka Buku.com for Schoolaholic Princess overview

Well, well, well, my message for Aneka Buku is: why don't you ask for stock replenishment from Penerbit Andi?

Chocolate Florentine

Back to the Chocolate Symphony on Book 3. Here is another recipe of creating special chocolate - for special occassion like birthday, Christmas, or Valentine!

Bahan / Ingredients
50 g manisan ceri merah dan hijau (50 g red and green sweetened cherries)
30 g kacang pistachio, cincang kasar (30 g pistachio, smashed)
30 g sultana, rendam semalam dengan 5 sdm rum atau air panas 30 menit
(30 g sultana, soak one whole night with 5 tbs rhum or soak in hot water for 30 minutes)
10 g keping almond (10 g almond slices)
250 g cokelat masak susu, cincang (250 g milk cooking chocolate, smashed)

Cara membuat / Direction

1. 
   
   Aduk rata manisan ceri, pistachio, sultana, almond. Sisihkan. Mix well the cherries, pistachio, sultana, almod. Set aside.
2. 
   
   Tim cokelat hingga meleleh, sendokkan setiap 1 sdt cokelat leleh di atas kertas roti hingga tercetak bulat. Heat the chocolate till it melts, pour 1 tsp melted chocolate to baking paper.
3. 
   
   Taburi campuran ceri di atasnya. Diamkan hingga mengeras. Simpan dalam kulkas. Spread the cherries mix on top. Leave to harden. Put on the fridge.

Source: Femina Magazine No. 6 / 2007

In a restaurant

Come in. How many are there in your party?

어서오세요, 몇 분이세요?

(Eo-seo o-seh-yo. Myeot Bu-niseh-yo?)

Three of us.

세명이예요

(Seh-myeong-yi-ye-yo.)

Did you make a reservation?

예약하셨어요?

(Yeh-ya-kha-shio-sseo-yo?)

I have a reservation.

예약했습니다.

(Yeh-ya-khae-seum-ni-da.)

Do you prefer smoking or nonsmoking?

금연석으로 드릴까요? 흡연석으로 드릴까요?

(Geu-myeon-seo-geu-ro Deu-rilgga-yo? Heu-byeon-seo-gue-ro Deu-ril-gga-yo?)

Non-smoking , please

금연석으로 주세요

(Geu-myeon-seo-geu-ro Ju-seh-yo.)

Would you like to order?

주문하시겠어요?

(Ju-mun ha-si-geh-sseo-yo?)

Bulgogi and Doenjangjigae, please

불고기하고 된장찌게 주세요

(Bul-go-gi-ha-go, Doen-jang-ji-gae ju-seh-yo.)

Do you need anything else?

더 필요하신거 있으세요?

(Deo Pi-ryo-ha-sin-geo yi-sseuseh-yo?)

I’m fine, thank you.

괜찮습니다.

(Gwaen- chan- seum- ni- da.)

Source: Kozine Magazine, September 2009

Seoul - Cruising the Han River & Checking Palace (3)

The biting, whipping wind meant we only ventured out to the deck sparodically and a few seconds each time since it was winter. The sights of the city idled by as the ferry glided on. A big chunk of the passengers were shutter-happy Japanese visitors.

Is it possible to brag that you have seen Seoul without setting foot on the hallowed soil of its ancient palaces? We didn’t think so. Thus, off we went to Gyeongbok-gong. It was like stepping into a Korean period drama – the sandy paths, spartan interiors edged with luxurious draperies and cushions, crafted low wood tables etc… The grounds were vast and seem to have no boundaries. It offered glimpses of the rich, colourful history the metropolis possesses despite it being one of the most cosmopolitan, tech-savvy hubs in the world.
By Lydia Soh - Kozine Magazine, Feb-Mar 09

Seoul - Shop & dance ‘til you drop (2)

Seoul is stocked-to-the-hilt when it comes to shopping. Departmental stores goods are terribly pricey. But I managed to snag some pretty good buys on discount. Ssamziegil at Insadong is the place to visit if you’re searching for quirky knickknacks. The one-way walk-up mall (you have to keep winding around to the final storey before taking the stairs down) is stashed with small shops hawking anything from stylish recycled stationery to teddy bear-themed accessories to hand-painted shoes. I came away with a purple leather mirror and printed recycled shopping bags. I later spotted the exact same bags in a Korean fashion magazine and was shamelessly smug about it for a few hours.

But Myeongdong tops the of my list for shopping haunts. I love browsing the fashion streets as much as the Lotte Department Store and Lotte Young Plaza. The only setback that everything on the racks was winter wear. But the gorgeous togs proved too tempting – I ended up lugging home five coats in different colours and designs. And the fashion streets offered such a mind-boggling variety that I never got tired of strolling up and down the bumpy path, prancing in and out rows of shops one after the other. The most value-for-money items? Accessories!!! Earrings, chains, handphone straps, hair ties are very reasonably-priced and there are dozens to take your pick from. Nestled along the retail maze are also several popular brand boutiques like Gap, Uniqlo, American Apparel and edgy, multi-label stores like Aland.

If I had to recommend one place to eat, shop and club (in that order), it would definitely be Hongdae. Restaurants and cafes are a dime a dozen there with tiny, cosy shops lining the pavement. Food and merchandise is slightly cheaper as it is a university area. R&B tunes pounded out from underground pubs and clubs. My companions and I had no inkling which club to head to, but we decided to put our money on the one with the longest queue.

Hongdae boasts a famous music and clubbing scene and I found out why. It was one of the best clubbing experiences I have ever had. The music was a mixture of live rap performances and slick R&B ditties guaranteed to keep revellers on their feet. It definitely kept mine moving for a few hours straight. Plus, for some strange reason everyone seemed to be sober and was genuinely intending on just dancing the night away. No inebriated people stumbling about or sleazy action on the dance floor. My guess is that Koreans possess a high tolerance to alcohol in addition to a good sense of fun.

by Lydia Soh, Kozine Magazine Feb-Mar 2009

Softshell crab

Here is another recipe for Nana's favorite food offered by Phil when they were dining out. Thai and Japanese restaurants usually serve this deep fry soft shell crab.

I would only emphasize the soft shell crab part and ignore the salsa sauce (lazy mode: ON)

Bahan / Ingredients

• 250 g kepiting soka (250 g soft shell crab)
• 1 sdt garam (1 tsp salt)
• 1/2 sdt merica bubuk (1/2 tsp pepper powder)
• 3 butir telur ayam, kocok lepas (3 eggs, beaten well)
• 100 g tepung roti kasar (100 g bread crumble)
• Minyak untuk menggoreng (Cooking oil to deep fry)

Cara membuat / Directions

1. Cuci kepiting hingga bersih. Keringkan dengan lap atau tisu. Wash the crabs till they are clean. Wipe with cloth or tissue.
2. Lumuri kepiting dengan garam dan merica. Diamkan 10 menit. Sisihkan. Season it with salt and pepper for 10 minutes. Set aside.
3. Celup kepiting ke dalam telur, gulingkan ke tepung roti. Dip it in the egg, roll it on the bread crumble.
4. Goreng dalam minyak yang banyak hingga matang dan garing. Deep fry till it is crispy and well cooked.

Source: Femina Magazine No. 17 / 2009

Hanbok Dolls

There is this website that sells dolls with your face (mini me). I think this is cute. I am thinking of ordering one of myself :P

Another hanbok for the girl, I think this is a solider girl?

The Seoul Way (1)

Seoul and The City I Annyeong Haseyo
By Lydia Soh, Kozine Magazine Feb-Mar 2009

Stepping out of Incheon International Airport to wait for the airport limousine, I was greeted by chilly, frigid air (It was about 5°C).

My airport limousine bus ride from Incheon International Airport to downtown Seoul took less than an hour. My friends, who flew in a week later, were stuck in the bus for over two hours because of the notorious traffic.

The way of life there is typically one of a city– busy pavements from dawn till dusk. Day will see its inhabitants rushing from place to place with hurried strides. But when night falls, the rhythm settles down considerably. They mill around leisurely at the happening districts, often ducking into cafés for a steaming cuppa or camping in front of street stalls munching snacks. Seoul has a homegrown coffee chain, A Twosome Place.

The subway is your best friend in terms of getting around – forget driving if you’re aren’t a Seoulite. Vehicles inch forward at a snail’s pace and there seem to be no rules when it comes to U-turns. The 10 lines are comprehensive enough for you to find an appropriate station for all your destinations. Distances between line transfers are equivalent to long morning walks, and the rush hour human crush…indescribable. Canned sardines doesn’t come close by half.

A useful tip for travellers – bring along a little plastic bag to throw your personal rubbish (empty bottles, used tissue, food wrappers etc…) when you are out and about. Finding a trash can is like striking gold. The metropolis is extremely environmentally conscious - there are allocated bins for all the various kinds of litter even if you do finally unearth one. Plastic, glass, alumunium containers and food waste are all disposed of individually. Anything else is considered ‘common waste’ and there are specific dumping bins for those too.

Seoul's High Five

1) 1000 won waffles at Euljiro-ilga station
The apple jam with vanilla cream one is the best I ever tasted.

2) Smoothie King
Silky smooth fruit blends.

3) Banila Co cosmetics
Korean’s version of M.A.C with its glam-chic packaging.

4) Aland at Myeongdong
A four-storey boutique boasting cult brands, a flea market, quirky accessories and other funky collectibles.

5) Kyobo at Gangnam
Someone kindly introduced me to this cool mega-bookstore.

By Lydia Soh - Kozine Magazine Feb-Mar 2009

Resensi Romansa Singapura

Paska juga memposting resensi Romansa Singapura di Wisata Buku . Thanks, Paska!

Judul : Schoolaholic Princess 2; Romansa Singapura
Pengarang : Yunisa KD
Penerbit : Sheila
Tahun : 2008
Genre : Teenlit
Tebal : 182 Halaman
ISBN : 978-979-29-0322-5

Masih ingat dengan Nana Sutedja alias Putri Nana yang menjadi bintang sekolah di Sekolah Bintang Emas? Pada bagian akhir fiksi Schoolaholic Princess 1 diceritakan jika Putri Nana masuk dalam semifinal pemilihan covergirl karena aksi teman-temannya.

Ternyata Putri Nana mengikuti pemilihan covergirl itu dan harus terbang ke Singapura untuk mengikuti karantina. Masa-masa karantina di Singapura menjadi masa yang tak terlupakan bagi Putri Nana. Pada Schoolaholic Princess 2; Romansa Singapura kisah cinta Putri Nana dengan pangeran impian dimulai.

Nana Sutedja, tetaplah Putri Nana sang Bintang Kelas. Kecerdasan yang dimilikinya mengantar dia melanjutkan SMA di Singapura. Singapura menjadi tempat yang sempurna buat Putri Nana. Masa depan sekolahnya ada di Singapura. Masa depan cintanya juga ada di Singapura.

Tanpa sengaja Putri Nana berkenalan dengan seorang pangeran yang mirip dengan Ryu Akira, tokoh komik pujaannya. Pangeran ini mengisi hati Nana. Singapura menjadi saksi kisah cinta Putri Nana dan pangeran impiannya. Siapakah pangeran impian itu? Lalu bagaimana dengan sahabat-sahabatnya di SMP yang menunggu jawaban cinta dari Putri Nana? Lengkapi jawabannya dalam kisah ke-2 kali ini di Romansa Singapura! (Paska)

Japchae (Korean fried noodle)

Recipe from Food Network

Ingredients
1/2 pound Asian vermicelli noodles
2 tbs sesame oil
1 onion, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
3 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/2 cup dried wood ear mushrooms
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound spinach, stems discarded
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs toasted sesame seeds

Directions

-In a bowl, soak the vermicelli in hot water for 15 minutes.

-Drain the noodles, drop into a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds, and then rinse in cold water. Cut the noodles with kitchen shears.

-Heat a large pan. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

-Add the onion, carrot, red bell pepper, scallions, mushrooms, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper. Let cook for a few minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are cooked but still a little crisp.

-Transfer the vegetables to a bowl. To the pan add 1 more tablespoon sesame oil. Add the noodles, spinach, salt and pepper. Let cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring.

-Add to the vegetables with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and combine.

-Transfer to a platter. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Konon Li Jun Kie memasak ini ketika datang di Jakarta untuk anak-anak yang kurang mampu... Lee Jun Kie cooked this when he was in Jakarta for the unfortunate children...

BAHAN
2 sdm minyak untuk menumis
4 siung bawang putih, cincang halus
2 buah cabai rawit merah, buang bijinya, iris serong tipis
150 g wortel, kupas, potong bentuk korek api
4 buah jamur kuping segar, rendam air dingin, iris tipis
100 g bayam jepang
5 buah jamur shitake segar, iris tipis
4 batang daun bawang, ambil bagian hijau, iris tipis
200 g zucchini, potong bentuk korek api
300 g dangmyeoun, rendam air panas selama 5 menit, tiriskan
3 sdm kecap manis
3 sdm minyak wijen
1 sdt gula pasir
1 1/2 sdt garam

Pelengkap:
2 butir telur ayam, dadar, iris tipis
1 sdt wijen putih

CARA MEMBUAT

• Panaskan minyak, tumis bawang putih hingga harum, tambahkan cabai, aduk rata hingga layu
• Masukkan wortel, tumis hingga agak layu. Masukkan jamur2an, bayam, daun bawang, zucchini. Aduk rata hingga layu.
• Kecilkan api, masukkan dangmyeon, kecap, minyak wijen, gula, garam. Aduk rata, angkat.
• Tambahkan telur dadar dan wijen, sajikan.

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (last two): Man-made sceneries

The night view of the Ulsan Industrial Complex from Mt. Muryong

When darkness falls, make your way to the top of Mt. Muryong and peer down at the Ulsan Industrial Complex. Sparkling like a cluster of gemstones, it symbolises the dynamic energy of Ulsan as the industrial capital of Korea.

무룡산에서 본 울산공단야경
무룡산에서 관망하는 울산공단 야경은 마치 보석을 뿌려 놓은것과 같이 아름다우며 울산이 한국의 산업수도로서 긍지를 느낄 수 있는 역동성과 상징성이 있다.



Ulsan Sports Complex
The Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, which has been praised as a jewel of world football, is surrounded by Mt. Munsu, Mt. Namsan, a glittering lake and thick forests. Many locals and tourists flock here in search of a good time.

울산 체육공원
세계 축구계의 보석이라고 찬사를 받았던 문수축구경기장은 주변의 문수산, 남암산, 호수 등 자 연경관과 어우러져 마치 한폭의 비경을 연출하며 시민과 관광객이 많이 찾는 명소이다.

Source: Kozine Magazine, May 2009

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (10) Paraeso Waterfall

This is what I call as paradiso waterfall!!! Lucky Ulsan residents!

Paraeso Waterfall

This 15-metre grand spectacle cascading into a pond coupled with the mysterious shadow of the mountain reflected in the water, will take your breath away. The deep valley of baenaegol and its primeval forest is truly a sight to behold. Legend has it that at the centre of this pond, which 100-metre wide in circumference, is so deep that even a skein of silk thread would never reach the bottom.

파래소 폭포 :
15m 높이에서 떨어지는 폭포수와, 이로인한 하얀 물보라와 산 그림자는 보는 이의 탄성을 자아내며 배내골 깊은 계곡과 원시림이 어우러진 절경이다. 소의 둘레가 100m나 되며 소의 중심에는 명주실 한 타래를 풀어도 바닥에 닿지 않는다는 전설이 있다. 간월산과 신불산에서 발원한물이 서쪽 배내골로 내려와 이룬 폭포가 파래소 폭포이다. 물이 차갑고 수심이 매우 깊어 가뭄에 도 마르지 않는 것이 특색이다.
Source: Kozine Magazine, May 2009

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (9): Jakgwaecheon

Beautiful Ulsan, cont'd

Jakgwaecheon

Can you imagine studying under such beautiful scenery???? This is a haven for every student!!!

Clear water flows here throughout the year. This is also an important historical site - it was where Poeun Jeong Mongju, a respected scholar of the Koryeo Dynasty used to do his reading. In addition, it is also where an independence movement against the Japanese rule began in the Eonyang.

작괘천
수백평이나 되는 바위가 오랜 세월의 물살에 깍여 움푹움푹 파인 형상이 마치 술잔을걸어둔것과 같다고 하여 작괘천이라 하며, 사시사철 맑은 물이 흐릅니다. 고려 충신 포은 정몽주의 글 읽던 자리와 언양지방 3.1운동의 중심지로서 역사성을 간직하고 있는 명소이다. 해발 1,083m의간월산에서 흘러 등억리를 지나면서 작천정 앞을 흐르는 시내를 작괘천(酌掛川)이라 하는데 물이 맑고 풍경이 뛰어나서 일찍 언양 지방의 위안처가 되어 왔으며, 작괘천이란 내의 이름을 약해서 작천(酌川)이라고도 한다.

Source: Kozine Magazine, May 2009

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (8): Seonbawi & Simnidaebat

Cont'd, Ulsan, the south eastern beautiful city...

The enthralling rocks of Seonbawi (Standing Rock) located at the upper steam of Taehwa River, and Baekryongdam pond create a wondrous picture. Taehwa River’s beautiful Simnidaebat (Bamboo Groove), which runs from Seonbawi, serves as an oxygen tank for the city as well as a slathering place for migratory birds.

태화강 선바위와 십리대밭 : Seonbawi and Simnidaebat of Taehwa River
태화강 상류에 위치한 선바위는 기암절벽과 백룡담이 어우러진 한 폭의 그림이며, 선바위를 시작점으로 자생하고 있는 태화강 십리대밭은 도심의 산소창고이자 철새들의 도래지로서 아름다운 풍광을 연출한다. 태화강의 상류(범서읍 입암리)에는 백룡이 자리잡고 살았다고 하는 백룡담(白龍潭)의 푸른 물 가운데 깎아 세운 듯한 기암괴석 선바위(立岩)가 있다. 선바위의 총 높이는 33.2m, 수면위 둘레 46.3m, 최정상 폭 2.9m에 이른다.

Source: Kozine Magazine, May 2009

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (7): Sunrise at Ganjeolgot

Sunrise and sunset. Two most romantic moments given by nature daily. Ganjeolgot's sunrise is special because of her geographical position.

As explained by Kozine Magazine (May 2009):
The earliest sunrise in the entire northeast Asian continent can be seen each day at Ganjeolgot. Thousands of tourists gather here every New Year’s Day to welcome the New Year. This is also a wonderful place to enjoy glorious horizons and breathtaking views of the East Sea.

간절곶 일출
새천년 새해아침 동북아시아에서 해가 가장 먼저 뜨는 곳으로 매년 새해 해맞이 행사가 열리는곳이다. 한반도의 동남쪽에 위치한 간절곶은 주위에 울창한 송림,기암괴석 뿐 아니라 여름이면울산에서 가장 많은 인파가 모여드는 진하해수욕장이 바로옆에 있으며, 서생포왜성과 나사봉수대와 온양옹기마을 등의 관광명소가 즐비하다.

The Miracle Boys ada di Toko Mahal!

Pada suatu hari adik saya bertanya, kenapa semua toko namanya toko murah, gak ada yang namanya toko mahal. Sim salabim, kemarin malam saya nemu ada yang namanya Toko Mahal dan jual Schoolaholic Princess, walau cuma buku 1 The Miracle Boys.

Lucu ini namanya toko mahal

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (6): Bangudae

Ulsan, the beautiful south eastern city... cont'd
Source: Kozine Magazine, May 2009

‘Bangudae’ got its moniker because of its turtle-like shape. Filled with mountains, valleys and rugged rock formations, the place prides itself on its scenic beauty and illustrious history. Here, you can also find magnificent boulder petroglyphs.

반구대
산세와 계곡, 기암괴석이 어우러진 절경으로 마치 거북 한마리가 넙죽 엎드린 형상을 하고 있어반구대 라고 하며, 선사시대 유적인 국보 제285호 반구대 암각화가 있어 오랜 역사와 아름다운경치를 자랑한다. 언양읍 대곡리에는 경승지인 반구대가 있는데 연고산의 한 자락이 뻗어내려와 이곳에 와서 우뚝 멎으면서 기암괴석으로 절정을 이루고 있으며, 마치 거북이 넙죽 엎드린 형상이므로 반구대(盤龜臺)라 한다.

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (5): Black Peble Beach

Ulsan is a south eastern city that I have not visited... However, this magazine presented a very beautiful review of what to see in Ulsan.

Source: Kozine Magazine, May 2009Black Pebble Beach at Gangdong and Jujeon Seashore

The black pebble beach along the glistening East Sea is a riveting sight with its rolling white waves. A hotspot for young couples and families

강동 주전해안 자갈밭
주전에서 강동으로 이어지는 해안가는 울산이 가진 관광자원중 하나이다. 주전해변에는 동해의 푸른바다 일출광경과 더불어서 깨끗한 몽돌 자갈이 해변에 늘어져 있다. 강동,주전 해변의 특징 은 이 몽돌자갈이다. 해변에 늘어져 있는 새알같이 둥글고 작은 몽돌은 타해수욕장의 작은모래 와 달라 일반관광객들에게 새로운 느낌으로 다가오며 몽돌의 크기는 규칙적으로 분포되어 있어서 맨발로 밟으면 지압역할도 함께해서 산책로로 각광을 받고 있다.

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (4): Eoksae Plain

Ulsan is a south eastern city that I have not visited... However, this magazine presented a very beautiful review of what to see in Ulsan.

Source: Kozine Magazine, May 2009

Eoksae Plain at Mt. Sinbul

Mt. Sinbul is the second tallest mountain (1,159m) in Ulsan. Along with Sajapyeng, its vast plain is famous for eoksae (reed)that can be found in the Yeongnam Alps. The mountain is also one of the ‘100 Most Beautiful Mountains in Korea’ as selected by the Korea Forest Service.

신불산 억새평원
신불산은 울산의 산 중 두 번째로 높은 산(해발1,209m)으로서, 광활한 면적의 억새평원은 사
자평과 함께 영남알프스의 대표적 억새군락지로서 매우 아름다우며 산림청이 선정한 한국의
100대 명산 중 하나이다.

12 Scenic Wonders of Ulsan (3): Naewonam Valley

We shall continue... Ulsan, the beautiful south eastern city in Korea...

From: Kozine Magazine, May 2009

Naewonam Valley of Mt. Daeun

In the deep valley of Mt. Daeun, there are picturesque ponds and waterfalls alongside majestic stone structures. Relax, lounge around and take in the beautiful surroundings. It also houses Naewonam, a temple famed for being built on the most auspicious site of Yeongnam region.

대운산 내원암 계곡
깊고 청량한 계곡 속의 수려한 연못과 폭포, 한번 누워보고 싶은 반석들을 품고 있는 비경이다.
영남 제일의 명당이라고 알려져 있는 내원암이 있다. 대운산 계곡은 계곡 주위의 펼쳐져 있는 벼
랑이 험준하면서도 아름다워 소금강이라고도 불린다.

Review Romansa Singapura

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Book Review : Schoolaholic Princess 2: Romansa Singapura
15 Agustus 2009

Judul Buku : Schoolaholic Princess 2: Romansa Singapura ~ Penulis : Yunisa KD ~ Penerbit : Sheila (Penerbit Andi) ~ Tahun terbit : Oktober, 2008 ~ Jenis : Teenlith ~ Tebal : 182 halaman ~ ISBN : 978-979-29-0322-5

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Masih ingat dengan Nana Sutedja alias Putri Nana yang menjadi bintang sekolah di Sekolah Bintang Emas? Pada bagian akhir fiksi Schoolaholic Princess 1 diceritakan jika Putri Nana masuk dalam semifinal pemilihan covergirl karena aksi teman-temannya.

Ternyata Putri Nana mengikuti pemilihan covergirl itu dan harus terbang ke Singapura untuk mengikuti karantina. Masa-masa karantina di Singapura menjadi masa yang tak terlupakan bagi Putri Nana. Pada Schoolaholic Princess 2: Romansa Singapura kisah cinta Putri Nana dengan pangeran impian dimulai.

Nana Sutedja, tetaplah Putri Nana sang Bintang Kelas. Kecerdasan yang dimilikinya mengantar dia melanjutkan SMA di Singapura. Singapura menjadi tempat yang sempurna buat Putri Nana. Masa depan sekolahnya ada di Singapura. Masa depan cintanya juga ada di Singapura.

Tanpa sengaja Putri Nana berkenalan dengan seorang pangeran yang mirip dengan Ryu Akira, tokoh komik pujaannya. Pangeran ini mengisi hati Nana. Singapura menjadi saksi kisah cinta Putri Nana dan pangeran impiannya. Siapakah pangeran impian itu? Lalu bagaimana dengan sahabat-sahabatnya di SMP yang menunggu jawaban cinta dari Putri Nana? Baca saja kisahnya dalam Schoolaholic Princess 2: Romansa Singapura!

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