How the week goes..

I just did a posting on fb marketplace to sell my pair of shoes from korea.. Jus picked it up from shu's on wed, after 1 mth of storage at her place.. We were both too busy to meet up for the past 1 mth..

Went out with Benny on Wed, to 'celebrate' our 20th mth anniversary.. ( We dun celebrate our anniversary every mth, it's jus a simple night out to have dinner.. ) It is more of like a 2-in-1 thing, cause I just got confirmed for my job.. It really came as a shock cause I am only working there for 2 mths.. I am really grateful & happy when my boss informed me about it cause I can plan for my holiday now!! YEAH~~

We went to Holland Village for dinner.. Settled at Breeko after walking around.. Had their set dinner.. Both of us ordered the same thing, steak.. Well, should have gone for Les Bouchons

@ Robertson Quay.. I had been having cravings for their steak for quite some time, but it is out of the way for Benny if he need to send me home after that.. Travelling up & down...

Watching the replay of EPL while waiting for the food..

The steak which is both medium rare & medium depending on the parts u are eating @ that time..

Camwhoring with my lomography feature on iphone..

On Fri, I met Chris for dinner b4 meeting Benny, who was having their Co. event at Turf Club.. Went home straight after fetching him as I am having a terrible headache.. What a thing to happen on a Fri night.. :(

Went to the NATAS travel fair yesterday.. Mummy were supposed to go with us one but were deterred after I told her that we need to pay for the entrance & the crowd will be crazy, judging from past trends.. In the end, just me & Benny went to the fair @ Expo.. We went to Ikea @ Tampines to have our lunch first b4 heading down.. I love their meatballs, the chicken wings & their salmon.. OMG!!

I was surprised that when we reached Expo, it wasnt as crowded as what I imagined it to be.. No doubt the carpark was full but at least it is still walkable.. Maybe I went there in the late afternoon, most ppl already went there early morning to book for their tour..

Brazil booth..

Australia booth..


I wanted to go there to check out the tour for Korea.. Wanted to go there at the end of the year.. I was overwhelmed by the informations of the tour & the pricing.. There are so many different packages around & their price can differ quite abit..


I am quite interested in what Dynasty Travel is offering, maybe it is because the salesperson takes her time to explain to me & show me pictures on what we will be doing there.. They also have this Ice-Fishing thingy which will only happen between 15 Jan to End Feb if i am not wrong.. This is not available in the other packages.. Well, good service & special experience will normally comes with a high price.. The whole tour will cost about 2k per pax, unlike the others we seen which cost between 1.5k - 1.8k..


By the time we are done with the fair, its close to 930.. Finally can have our dinner.. We went to the Old Town Cafe @ ECP.. Had their prawn hor fun that taste damn spicy!!


Slp until late in the noon & miss out the chance for a Sunday Brunch.. Went to Central to have our lunch @ Manhattan Fish Market before going to Bugis to tabao my fav desserts.. :P


It is another weekend which I dun do much things but totally enjoyed what I am doing..

Happy with what I have~~~

I have never felt so happy for such a long time.. Yes, I do feel for the past 2 years when I am working but it is always for a short period of time.. I will have grudges for stuffs like no time with my family, no time to do my own things, not enough rest etc.. But now, I am really happy with how I am in control of my time & how things turn out for me...

I finally had time to do the things I always like to do in the past like baking, cooking.. The most funny thing that happened 2 days ago was, I tot my mum bought a new chopping board, when I asked her about it, she told me it was there for almost 1.5yrs!! This goes to show how long I haven been noticing about things at my place.. 

I am beginning to enjoy my life now, slowing down my pace to feel what is happening around me.. I am not just eating for the sake of eating now, doing things for the sake of doing it.. I am trying to savour every moment of my life & living it to the fullest.. 

As compared to alot of ppl, I own alot of things.. I have a harmony family, parents who loves me alot and we can communicate well.. Though me & my siblings has a huge age gap, at least we are not at loggerheads & can get along with one other.. I have a job which I enjoy doing now.. I have a bf whom I am really happy to be with and treats me well.. I have frenz who can click with me and confide in.. I have more free time now to do what I like to do... I have so many things and these are the things ppl always take for granted.. ( I dun deny I took them for granted before.. )

Life can be really simple and one can feels contented easily also.. It is just a matter of whether you appreciate what you are having.. Sometimes, the most simplest thing in your life is actually the one which is the most impt one to you.. Treasure what you already have and dun keep harping on what you dun have or cannot have.. Life will be happier this way... I know this is easier said than done.. 

Some ppl might think I am BS-ing also.. I am just writing out what I felt at this point of time.. This might be just be for the moment.. The next moment, I might start complaining about some other things or feeling upset again.. Well, this is inevitable.. This is life, isnt it?? What I am saying is, AT THIS VERY MOMENT, I am very thankful for the things I have & own.. 

A day in JB..

Went to JB with Daron, XY, Chris & Benny yest.. Mau was supposed to join us but in the end, he pang sei us cause he need to pack his stuffs @ home.. The main purpose of the trip is to collect & buy contact lens.. 

Daron came to fetch me & Benny at my place around 3.. Decided to take one car instead of driving 2 cause its more fun to squeeze in one car.. We went to Aston to grab a bite first before going in.. Knew there will be a huge jam.. Around 415, we started our JB adventure trip.. The jam lasted for 1 hour 15 min.. ( Which is considered fast for a Sat ) 

We went to City Square.. Bought Auntie Anne!! Feels so satisfied after eating that.. I had the Sour Cream one, Benny had the Cinnamon Sugar & Daron had the Garlic one.. Yum Yum.. 

Went to collect Chris contact lens before heading to where I usually get my contact lens & specs.. The boss was there & gave us some discount.. Then we just shop around the place.. Bought some magazines with Chris.. By then, it was close to 7 already..

We left City Square & decide to go to the Permas Jaya Jusco, a place where no one in the car knows where it is.. haha.. ( Actually I know la, just that I dun rem the name of the place ususally.. I jus rem the building & road.. BUT not the name of the road.. ) We manage to get to the place after following the signboard.. No holland-ing this time round.. :P

Busy shopping for our own stuffs.. We were abit over-excited.. haha.. 

 This are only half-way done.. ;p

 Benny found some new entertainment while waiting for us.. 

Posing with our 战利品..

By the time we were done with the shopping, it's about 9pm.. Time for seafood!! But it seems so hard for us to walk out of the mall w/o stopping cause there are so much temptation around.. Temptation no. 1.....

茶叶蛋

Busy ordering.. 

Trying hard to shell the hot 茶叶蛋.. 

Temptation no 2 is... A&W.. I miss their root beer float.. Went in straight to order once I saw it.. But was disappointed with their service & serving.. Totally different from the one I had in Bali.. Their ice-cream is those scoop one, not those machine-made like.. 

Finally we managed to get out of the mall in 15 mins, when the usual walk out will took less den 5min.. haha.. We tried our best & manage to pack the things we bought into Daron's car boot.. haha..  

The seafood place is jus 5 min drive away from Jusco.. I never knew there are so many Seafood restaurant around that area.. And they are all those facing the sea type.. We went to the one XY went to her frenz last time.. 

Choosing our seafood feast for the night.. 

 What is seafood without coconut?? 

I bet daron agrees with me totally.. 

From uncooked to cooked... 

The food was cooked in Malay style.. Tasted quite ok.. I like their steamed fish.. Taste really good.. But too bad I was having a sore throat if not I would have finished the soup.. :(

We decide to go for massage at .. It wasnt as crowded as the last time we went there.. We took up the shoulder massage package & decide to try out cupping.. I totally duno what is that for, just join in the fun only lo.. 

The massage was really good.. Felt really relaxed after that.. As for the cupping, the pain was bearable when the auntie is doing it for me.. But after the session, OMG.. there are so many BLUE-BLACK behind my back.. It is literally blue-black, no kidding.. Some of the blue-blacks are really painful while some are not.. Jus hope that those marks will subside soon so that I can wear my sleeveless dresses.. :(

We went to the petrol station & waited for an hour b4 Daron's car got washed.. The business at the car wash centre is really good man.. By the time we are done, it's already 2am in the morning.. There are still jam near the custom.. Managed to get home at 230am.. Bath & just went straight to bed.. 

It was a fun trip.. Just going there to shop, eat seafood & massage.. No wonder so many Singaporean will still go to JB during weekends despite the Jam.. 

Tiring day

I was feeling super tired today.. Probably because I did not have much rest over the past weekend.. Woke up early on Sat to prepare the cake & then tuition.. Slp late on Sat & woke up early on Sun again.. :P




It will be damn great if I am staying near town cause I can woke up later & not waking up like 615 every morning.. ( Well, this is much better than in the past when I used to work up at 530 every morning ) I guess human are just not easily contented to what they have ba..



It's dear 1st day @ work today.. This is the first time after we got together he woke up around the same time in the morning as me to go to work.. :P Wondering is he adaptable to the early hours..




Was clearing some of my clothes during weekend.. Realised I still had alot of clothes which I have not wore from Bangkok & HK.. I know that quite a no. of them are those I will not touch one.. But I cant bear to give them away or just let it rot there cause it is so space-consuming.. Am thinking of joining some forum & sell the clothes at a cheaper price.. But when I think of the hassle of taking the photos & uploading them....... SIANZ!!

Benny's birthday!!

Happy birthday dear!! It's my 2nd birthday spent with him.. Last year, I planned a surprise meeting with his frenz at St James.. This year, no surprise planning & meeting, just me & him... I have made the reservation for 'The Line' a mth ago on the actual day of his birthday...

On Fri, I went back home straight after work to get ingredients to make him a cake.. Been ages since I last make the Oreo Cheesecake.. Need to go online & check the recipe.. In the past, I can remember it all by my heart.. haha.. That goes to show that how long I havent been making that!!

I did the cake in 2 stages.. I make the crusts of the cake on Fri night.. Took me an hour plus to make that.. The next morning I woke up at 830 to complete the cake.. Took me another 1.5 hours b4 I send the cake into the freezer.. Have to wait for another 2 hours before the cake is FINALLY ready.. Looks pretty decent.. hehe..

The cake I make for him.. 

Benny came to fetch me at 4 plus & we head down to Orchard.. We went to Ion Orchard to grab a bite.. Seems like we are quite a glutton.. Cant seem to get out of the place without getting ourself full.. There are so many new stalls there & each & everyone of em seemed really interesting to us.. 

Taken while queuing for our drks @ a new stall.. 

We finally manage to leave the food hall & make started shopping around.. We make our way to Lucky Plaza where we had our dinner @ the Indonesian eatery @ level 2.. Went to Taka after that to get some vouchers for Anna's birthday.. While on the way out, we passed by the wallet section & sth catches my fancy.. Was in a dilemma whether to get this or the Miu Miu wallet.. I got the wallet in the end, AND it was Benny who bought it for me!! hehe..  

Dear, thx for the wallet.. I really like it alot.. 

We went to the Marina Boulevard after that to catch the YOG fireworks.. Just in time to catch the finale of the flame relay & the last fireworks of the ceremony.. The atmosphere is not bad over there & it is a nice place to catch fireworks.. 

Benny was a national volleyball player.. 

I am just a poser.. haha.. 

The cute YOG mascot in different games.. 

We went to Ah Chew for dessert after that.. It is our favourite dessert place apart from Daily Scoop.. ( Maybe its because, that are the only 2 places we know serves nice desserts..Haha.. )

My Honeydew Sago.. 

Went to his place after that.. No clubbing, no pubbing & a birthday with no alcohol.. :P

This morning, we woke up at 1030am for our Sunday Brunch @ The Line.. Why so early?? Cause I am a normal gal & need lotsa time to prepare!! haha.. 

We reached Shangri-la @ 12.. It was quite crowded.. As compared to the last time I came with my family.. The brunch spread is much much better.. There are alaskan crab, small lobster, mocktails, coffees, scallops, strawberry fondue.. OMG.. I was overwhelmed.. No wonder the Sunday Brunch is so much more expensive!!

The Fondue & the cup cakes.. 

The busiest station @ The Line.. 

The birthday boy enjoying his food.. 

Happy like a little bird.. I love Sunday Brunch!!

Half time camwhoring.. 

We had quite a no. of the lobster.. It taste really good.. I like their beef steak also.. Benny like their sashimi.. The salmon sashimi is really good.. We left Shangri-la feeling damn satisfied.. haha.. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon.. Relaxing with food of quality & the weather today is really good.. Cloudy but not humid...

I like this 2 photos!! 

We went to Orchard for a walk b4 heading back to his place.. Having a dinner celebration with his family tonight.. Took a nap b4 we went out for Zi-Char.. :P Hehe.. 

Did not manage to get Benny the Iphone 4.. Need to wait cause the reservation list is like damn long.. Sorry dear, had to make you wait for the pressie.. It's gonna be a belated pressie le.. Hope the wait won't be too long & really hope you had enjoyed this birthday of yours.. AND really thx for the wallet!!  

2nd Batam Trip..

I had been looking forward to the trip for the past 2 weeks.. Was really happy that Benny organised the short trip for us.. I just started my new job so I can't go on an overseas trip that will require a weekday as I do not have any leave.. But I still hope to go on a vacation to recharge & relax.. ( OK, I know I just came back from HK like less than 2 months.. haha )

I realise the importance of taking a short break & going overseas to 'free' the mind after I started working.. Maybe my previous job is very straining mentally, physically &  emotionally.. That is why, I had become addicted to travelling..

We went to Harbourfront early in the morning.. Did not check the timing of the ferry & ended up missing the earlier ferry.. In the end, we took the 1210 one.. Went to Mac for brekkie after checking out BK, which only opened at 10am.. ( I really missed BK brekkie!! )

Took the 1210 ferry & was delayed!!

The ferry that took us to our weekend getaway.. 

Camwhoring on the ferry.. 

We only manage to reach Batam at 2pm.. Haiz, half a day gone.. Has to make very good use of the time there.. The sun was blazing & it deterred us from going to the pool.. Our spa was being scheduled at 7pm.. It's really weird cause we need to go for our candlelight dinner.. By the time our spa end, the restaurant will be closed soon.. Checked with the staff & they managed to tell the kitchen to close abit later for us..

We went down to have our lunch.. The pizza is great!!

Signature Meat Lovers Pizza.. 

After the meal, we went to take a walk around the resort.. There are so many private cabana beside the pool.. And the sundeck looks cool also... 

The spa was located at the rooftop of a seperate building nearby.. Most of their recreation facilities are located there.. We went to the spa earlier, intending to use the jaccuzzi & the sauna.. But we manage to get a slot for spa earlier.. Yeah!! The sun was about to set & we got a hut that is facing the sea.. 

  

After 2 hours of massage & bubble bath session, we felt really refreshed.. By the time, the sky has turned dark but its still quite windy.. We take a slow walk & went to the beach side restaurant for our dinner.. 

Got a seat near the sea.. Ambience is not bad BUT there are alot of sea cockroaches around!! ( For those gals who are scared of that, take the seats that are nearer to the open-kitchen.. ) 

The food was really good.. Benny had the salmon steak while I had my beef steak.. ( Been in this steak mode recently for as long as I can remember!! ) I am totally in love with the steak!! It's so succulent & tender.. 

Our 4 course candlelight dinner.. 

Around 11 plus, we finished our dinner.. The resort was really quiet by that point of time.. We went back to the room & watched the tv before heading to bed.. 

The next morning, we woke up for our breakfast around 9 plus.. The breakfast is not really fantastic.. Jus some basic american style brekkie, porridge & some indonesian dish.. 

We went back to our room to pack.. Intending to go for a dip before going back to Singapore but it started raining.. :( No swimming & lazing at the poolside cabana.. 

They granted us the late check-out.. We went down to the lobby at 2 plus to wait for the coach to send us to the ferry terminal.. 

This time round, the terminal wasnt as crowded as the previous time we went.. 

We reached Singapore around 5 & went to Vivo for our lunch & dinner.. :P Went to the HK cafe & later to the dessert place at Level 1.. That ended our short getaway.. 

Really wish to have another vacation soon.. Where will my next destination be???

Family Dinner @ The Line

Just had a sumptuous buffet dinner with my family @ The Line.. One of the famous international buffet in Singapore..

We used to go for buffet quite often in the past & our favourite international buffer place is the Vienna at United Square if I am not wrong.. Like what I said, those were in the past.. Ever since I started working, things changed.. Mostly because my S*****d job took up ALOT of my time & also, me getting attached.. Time is never enough for me when I was in my previous job!!

Ok, back to the buffet.. There is this 39% off promotion going on.. As long as you make the reservation online within 39 days of your visits.. You will get 39% off the original price you pay for the buffet.. ( PS : You must receive a confirmation email with a reservation no. right after the reservation online.. If you did not give them the reservation no. , you will not be entitled to the discount. ) For those who are interested, click here to go to the reservation page.. :)

It was my first time to visit Shangri-la hotel in my life.. My mum said she brought me there once when I was really young.. (Well, guess I was, cause I could not even rem that.. )

On the way to the restaurant... 

Nice swimming pool.. Care to go for a swim??

 The restaurant was quite full by the time we reached there.. I was "Woah" by the amount of food they served.. There are so many sections & everything looks good.. How am I supposed to try everything, which is my goal for the day?!? 

I tried my best to try everything but I failed.. ( No worries, cause I will be going for the buffet in Aug, during Benny's birthday.. ) I really enjoyed the food & the time spent with my family.. Chatting & laughing while enjoying our food.. 

Their sashimi, crabs & oyster are really good.. It is so fresh.. The staff will open the oyster on the spot when you want them.. Another thing that won me over is the desserts... ( I admit, I am a sucker for desserts.. hehe.. ) 

Look at the amount of desserts we took.. OMG!! I love their desserts.. 

Happily posing with our desserts.. :P

My parents.. 

Me & my mum.. 

We left the place around 8.. Feeling really blissful & full.. I hope my family enjoyed the food there & had enjoyed themselves... 

The gals of the family..