
xmas pressie for myself: hands build a house, loves builds a home


Philip's love

on my latest obsessions

that im still alive and kicking even though work starts officially tomorrow
tiempo para un buen año
- Mood:
blah
the woman had her breakie at Coffeebean.
Shall not mention about the roach i found crawling beneath where i sat.
Coz it irks me.


- Mood:
amused
Armed with whatever i can remember from reading Prisc's, i made risotto, with help from HB's of coz!
We started at 5pm but the supposedly 40min of preparation and cooking took us 2 hours instead.
But it was an experience we will hardly forget.
And the man thinks its seriously yummy. He wanted a second round this 31st actually.
But no, coz the fingers smell awfully terrible now.
let me just showoff alittle what we whipped out last nite.






- Mood:
accomplished
Merry Xmas.

- Mood:
happy

- Mood:
calm
Happy Xmas peeps! And a merry new year ahead.
Anyway, its been a terribly eventful year for moi.
Sure hope everything will be sailing alot more smoothly next year.
And its high time the wish list to be updated.
Had promise my folks i shall buy lesser and save more. (And eat lesser, this i promise myself)
And so, we went prawning the third time last tues after the dentist appointment and watching AVATAR on 3D.
The adventurous man wanted to try a new prawning spot.
We headed to the one in Bishan park.
My my my, they even have a fish spa, i have been wanting to try that since eons.




moi posed with the final result; dinner that nite
Met Chuz like finally the next evening at Tampines 1.
The place was packed with people, but no decent place for dinner.
Made a bad choice when i picked F.I.S.H to meet the gal. Food was lousy, hardly comparable with their sister company's fish and co.
Well maybe because we picked beef and lamp instead of fish... (roll my eyes)
But at least the staff were attentive enough.
Food: 2 out of 5, inhouse service: i will give a 4 out of 5.


while waiting for the gal, i was thirsty; the birthday gal in another couple of day


lamb chop vs beef steak


my xmas pressie this year; i cant get enough of the pink glitter stones; friends for eleven years and counting

I wish i can capture a nicer pic of this blue kitty she got me as last year xmas pressie.
(but i only got it this year!)
Tthats how many donkeys we had not met!
So soft, so comfy!
Merry Xmas Gal, and friends forever!
- Mood:
cheerful
Used to prepare 25 pressies, and this year, its down by half...
Lesser friends? Less sensitive? Or maybe even both?
U tell me, I honestly have no idea...
Am kinda ashame of that actually.
Its time to work on spending more times with the gals.
Dad: OTO Kinetic Bike (Got it)
Mum: SK Diamond pendant and chain (Got it)
HB: LV belt & Bulgari BLV (Got it)
Bro: Renoma innerwear (Got it)
FIL & MIL: Queen size bedsheet (Got it)
SIL: Hair Towel (Got it)
Alvin: Stitch towel (Got it)
BIL: Renoma innerwear (Got it)
Auntie Lan:
*Elyn:
*小阿姨:
Zhe Sheng: paper weight (Got it)
Chuvi: cant say here, will spolit the surprise since she reads my blog (Got it)
Grace: cant say here, will spolit the surprise since she reads my blog (Got it)
Pucci: Squeaky rubber toys (Need to look around for the durable ones)
Pressie exchange with NIE gang: cant say here, will spolit the surprise since they read my blog (Got it)
Sarah: Ditto above (Got it)
The S ladies: assortments of keychains from Precious Thots (Got it)
- Mood:
content
No more going to bed late; surfing the moon away on VS, Shopbop, ebay...
I need my beauty sleep, period.
Else no amount of eye cream is going to save me.
Oh God. Thats how nasty school hols are for me.
I can just spend the whole day shopping online, checking out the latest bag collection, and basically doing netbish...
U cant blame me! With the super attractive USD rate, even pop likes ebay...
Anyway lets make this a quick one.
Were at Ikea last evening ( woke up too late for breakie.)
Didnt manage to get the sofa bed coz the man kept complaining abt the lack of space in the study room.
We got a Poang instead.
Psst... Im so proud of HB, he assembled it all by himself.
And so to reward him, we got 2 detolf for his SOC's collection...

relaxing... but excuse me, its for me
No date is fixed yet. But its never too early! (Hint huh!)
Dinner was at New York New York.
The meat platter was ahem... but mud pie and service is to die for!
Go if ur a sucker for fab attention from the staff, even on a crowded weekend nite!
Both thumb up!

its my second visit, and the place never fails to bring back memories of LA...




And now im complaining about the yellowish picture taken using HB's Ominia II. I look horribly nerdy...

Top: Turtleneck from Ralph Lauren (coz i had rashes all over my neck)
Skirt: Marc Jacob (i heart all his stuff now!)
Accessory: White Chanel 2.55 Cavier
No makeup = seedy eyes *pout*
- Mood:
cheerful
I heart Xmas!
What about you?
Anywho, we met fab SAs today from all 3 stores.
Which explains the splurge from the man.
Impress him enough and you can hear kaching not far away!



- Mood:
bouncy
Its time to enjoy the well deserved break!
Despite the heavy downpour and everything wet and cheerless, we headed for town.
Its time to do the Xmas shopping anyway.
And what better time than now? Really.
Perfect for its a rainy weekday and HB honestly need to visit the tailor desperately for new working wear!




The haul we bought home:


- Mood:
bouncy
Thank u very much Mdm!
The 3 Ss headed for the nearby Northpoint, finally settled on Bakerzin when starbucks is way too crowded for gossip session.
Had enjoyed the company so much i almost forgot about the man! LOL.
Only reaching havelock at 7.30pm!
their tea time special is so attractive we had a tough time choosing The cake

shirley's gracious wish (flourless cake) and latte

siew beng's foret noir (i like this the best!) and rose tea

am not very sure whats mine called (one of the festive cakes though), tea is lemon blush, very niceeeee!
Totally enjoy this tea session with the gals, a pity Nah couldnt join us!
And i even met Jessie! How coincidence!
I mean i just visited her yesterday at precious thots making order for some PM figurines, and today we met again in the cafe! Yup, thats me. I am usually friends with SAs who give thumb up services!
Some random pic to end the nite!

spotted this mushroom beside Lace this morning when i was on my way to school; the little men from the Retreat, so Xmassy!
- Mood:
chipper
1) On Food
2) On Shopping
3) On how a beautiful saturday should be spent
It can be so easy; when expectation is lowered
Devoted the whole morning with the last few chapters of "Mistress of the game" while the man was out busy making appointments for Lance.
Arent terribly impressed with the ending (well there isnt any, strictly saying) and what can u say when an amateur like me detected errors such as "Singaporian" and "thick, blond mop of old", when it should be "gold"?
Anywho, none that i can think of can really replace the great Sidney Sheldon. I say i will give it a 2.5 out of 5, really.
We had a simple dinner at Lerk Thai Marina Square this evening.
Im trying to keep to my resolution of blogging less on food since even the face seems rounder and fuller these days.
But i simply have to blog about this particular staff from L.T.
We have always enjoying dining at this particular Thai chain. Staffs are always attentive and polite, maybe its just how they treat one another back in their own country. The one who was leading us to our place was all lovely and pleasant. But i cant say the same to the one who took our order.
Upon hearing we are sharing our orders, he had asked rather loudly do we need extra plates for them.
Be it sensitive or whatever, i dun see the need for him to repeat the sentence "Do u need extra plates since you are sharing your food" at two occasions. (roll my eyes) I mean we already had an empty plate each.
Anyway maybe im too passive... Or i should have say yes to the request...
A older Caucasian couple came in asking for a window seat when its packed with diners. However none is available. Can u imagine the same staff walking to yet another couple and requested them to give out their window seats?!
The HB was saying that if a similar situation happens to us, he will have walk out of the place immediately. I guess the young couple is simply too kind hearted. If not of their lemon glass drink which resembles mum's, i will not bear with this either!

we didnt opt for a window seat, prefering having a cosy cushion corner; all time must order: Seafood papaya salad

we were sharing these, and its when the staff started to be rude

delicious bee hoon and 6 pcs tago

i look tired with no makeup on
Actually we were out xmas tree shopping. IKEA has some lovely live ones which will be really difficult to get rid of after the festive season. Had wanted to check out the ones in Carrefour, but they arent catching the man's attention. We ended up going home with no Xmas tree; but a new head gear for my coming D&D.

i hope this will look good for the event; posing with my newest love! Isnt she yummy?
Speaking of which, outfit for today was this long jersey dress i bought awhile but didnt have the chance to wear as yet. Because of this spidery coweb straps in front which totally spolit the look, i have them sewn together while the man was getting ready.

the before and after

am counting down to xmas!
- Mood:
bouncy
Hate waking up tomorrow. Hate the Monday Blue.
Hate thinking what to wear to make myself feel better...
Anyway, its been a lousy week.
With Pucci warded to Mount Pleasant for a nite on Tues.
Tons of exam papers to be marked over the weekend. Yada Yada Yada.
But the fact that i got to pick 2 PM figurines the HB bought me as our anniversary pressies never fails to cheer me up!
And we finally watched a movie after months of sticking to the DVDs.
MJ deserves better than the Blu Ray honestly.
Minus the fact the huge lady in front of me who was swaying along with all the songs i had to pat her on the shoulder, its a great show! Go watch it! If you a fan like me, or not a fan like the man.
Happy tots for the week:

met the gals for dinner last monday at New York New York AMK Hub




first up: 2010 members' only figurine; look how sweet the pout is


2nd: Bought the newer version of the O21, after all the in house discount provided by Jessie, HB paid only $61.10 for this


3rd: The man was rather skeptical that i might get a double of this, i swear i dun have this yet; look how the sandals resemble my Chanel

MJ tee from last nite's movie; coloured tights from PP Isetan; only $5 each!


lashes still very intact after a week!


some jealous freak scarred lance so badly he needs a new paint job soon; boo boo!
Shame on you, whoever you are!
- Mood:
listless
But weather was bad. And there is no sign of the celestial body.
Seriously, i have looked everywhere.
Anywho, something to share:
I was woken up by my bio-clock early this morning, thinking its a working day.
Gosh, had even hit the man hard on his chest, telling him we were late for work, till he grumbled loudly "yeah right, its Saturday and ur late for work."
Oops, it must be the stress coming from the recent work. (totally embarrassed)

#PX-6 eyelashes + Heidi Klum glitter eyeliner from victoria secret
Saturday lunchie was at Kim Gary Vivocity. Its our first visit and food is tasty enough.
Now, if only their yuan yang is thicker and creamier...
Had also wanted to grab some last minute mooncakes for the folks. But whats left were either the very expensive or the not-so-well-known brands...
The HB ended up shopping at montagut and left 30 mins later a happy man with 4 brand new shirts for work :)






My hot and spicy noodle is perfect on a rainy afternoon; while the man seeks comfort in the chicken chop
Headed for the nearby Keppel Bay for some 'couple-time' at TCC as vivo was overly populated with kids running around.
The man cant stands crowds too well.


do excuse the coffee stain; his coffee and mine


the man was getting bored due to the rain; the orangery lighting is no good for photo taking


stayed till 7pm before heading back to MIL's for dinner and more mooncakes
- Mood:
awake
With moi reporting to school at 7.30am for the oral duty, and the man having his first paper at 9am.
While trying to keep awake for the rest of the day, moi cant wait for the day to end so that i can meet HB for dinner and mooncake shopping at CWP.
Had dinner at Siam Kitchen after suffering from a sever case of craving for Tom Yum. :)






they have really delicious thai food; and HB still manage to look incredibly awake; i wonder why?!
Gotten mooncakes from breadtalk for the folks this year. The festival is just around the corner, and we hardly have the time to drop by Takashimaya. Please dun ask me hows the taste though; im never a fan for mooncakes with all the yolks, they are so sweet they often give me headache.
The evening ended with the renewal of my PM membership with jessie. Its beens yorks since we metup. She counted and told me its been a year. OMG.
Anyway i was awfully disappointed that the figurine for next year is nothing to hooha about. But the figurine the HB picked is! And i wasnt even aware that i had in fact blog about it awhile ago!
Here i present: (You capture my heart #840063)


arent they such sweetie pie? In fact, he is holding a digital camera!
Something that makes me smile on a super blue monday:

She drew me in my actual attire for today but i have no idea why is there a tiara on my head
- Mood:
cheerful
Besides the tons of red pens which i seriously hope can last me for another year, below are some of the other 'priceless' tokens i have gotten:





these cards are made by one of my kids AND her mother. Somehow, what she wrote in her card gives me a sense of pride as a teacher!
- Mood:
cheerful
Woke up too late this morning and had only some cup noodle for breakie.
Since everybody has their own plans tonite, the HB and i came home after sending them home.
i wana rest abit, since the body is not functioning well yet.
Manage to grab some Don's cheese cakes and is thinking what else to have for dinner later.
Theres craving for something chinese.
Now lets just see what the HB wants tonite then.

im in a colorful mood


while waiting for the rest to fall in
- Mood:
hungry


the HB bought all these



3 dresses at less than $60 from metro - they are a steal for work and play!




Bought the 2 luggage tags when we brought our stuff for hotstamping at LV ngee ann - it only took them 2 days to have them ready! superb service!


final splurge before CNY - my gucci jelly shoes at $205 and HB's silver tag at only $55!
Day 1 of the CNY


with don, stella and aviator wannabe

spent the whole day with macallan and chivas
Day 2 of the CNY


its visiting with my family
Happy New Year peeps!
- Mood:
bouncy
The day we touched down, HB's family were there to pick us up.
Manage to get the masquerade vodka for Don, while we added another limited edition series to our own collection. A friend had also msged me when we were still away that she had managed to get me the absolut disco!


So its 2 more to the collection
Received a couple more xmas pressies; a new NIKE waterbottle from HB, a Hello Kitty sushi mould from Don, a set of Hello Kitty mascots from Pop, a cute looking mickey mouse tee from Stella (yet to take a pic of it) and this little door stopper Philip gotten from KL.




- Mood:
cheerful
