Life’s indulgence

Sometimes food does wonder. Pretty food are not only good to look at but delicious to eat and it eases your worries for that little moment when you eat. Well…at least for me, I don’t eat while I work. This little cafe Wimblylu  isn’t the most convenient place to go to but that’s the whole point. To be away from the city and the crowd. I thank my boyfriend for bringing me there.  

So we spent a few hours sipping our drink, eating and chatting away.
My boyfriend and I have come to a conclusion that we are a couple who enjoys spending good quality time together and that explains why we only meet up once a week. And because it just makes no sense to see each other too frequently doing nothing meaningful together. My boyfriend told me not to share about this cafe just in case too much people know about it. But a good cafe doesn’t need to go through my recommendation to be crowded. And besides that, I need to write down to remember. :p 

The best thing about the weekend is to enjoy good food with the company of love ones and the luxury of wearing casually. 

24th Birthday :)

Kindle Surprise! ^-^
That’s my birthday present cum anniversary present from Prawn this year.
This makes reading on the go so much easier and lighter!
Now I can read all the books I want without worrying about the storage space at home as well.
First book on my Kindle: Eat, Pray, Love. It’s interesting to read how Liz went about discovering herself.
I also wanna eat, pray and love.

I wanna eat because eating makes worries go away for a little while.
I wanna pray so that at least I feel that somebody is watching after me.
I wanna love so that I won’t feel alone.

Despite all the stress I’m facing, I’m lucky to have Prawn!
He makes my weekend a lot happier!
I like it that I can be all baby and less serious when I’m with him.
Life is too serious already!

Prawn brought me to River Safari. I really enjoyed myself seeing all the weird animals there!
Definitely recommend it!

We had Shabu Shabu buffet  for dinner! And I super love it!!
The ingredients were really fresh and we ate a lot, were super full after the meal!

And this I made with love, for the one who is still there for me after 6 years.
Simple but nonetheless filled with love!

Also, I feel happy to have my family with me and I pray for my mum’s speedy recovery!

She gave me an ang bao for my birthday!

When you think about all the great things you have, everything else doesn’t matter much anymore!
Happy Sixth Anniversary

And Happy Birthday to myself!

Sixth Valentine’s Day

My sixth Valentine’s Day spent with Prawn is by far the best besides the first one. I requested to spend the day doing something different and also save the hassle of getting gifts for each other. As time goes, I realized my love language is quality time spent. I would choose quality time over gifts and flowers anytime. So we cooked a simple diner at his place before heading to Gardens By the Bay. We initially wanted to have a picnic but the rain made us stay home to eat instead.  The day was simple but fun because of him.

It’s warming to see how everyone spent their V day and I’m happy with how mine turns out. No flowers, balloons, plushies or gifts; just you and me doing something that we’ve always wanted to do, just the way I want it.

Cheers to more good days ahead.

Prawn’s 23rd birthday celebration – to MARINE LIFE PARK

Trying to make the day special for my boyfriend. It’s his birthday celebration and he’s spending it with me, me and me on the last day of 2012 for the first time. It’s not a great deal. “It’s just a birthday” or so he says. I wouldn’t mind if he didn’t spend it with me. But the fact that he’s making it a point to spend it with me this year is still something special for me and for us.

The Marine Life Park is an amazing place to view weird fishes and sea creatures.
I haven’t been to the underwater world so I can’t do any comparison.
However, I would say I would enjoy the experience more only if the place is less crowded with better lighting.

Had dinner at a Chinese eatery thereafter … see my boyfriend is always goofy. =p

Our favourite samsui chicken! yumms.

And as for the rest of the night, we spent it at my home, drinking vodka, playing poker, counting down with Channel 8 and of course singing the little birthday song for him, cutting the cake and the rest are history.

This year I wish he would find joy in whatever he does, make 2013 an awesome year and of course an abundance of time for us to spend great occasions like this together.

The Love You Deserve

I think this is a rather meaningful read, hence reblogging from VivianBee.

The Love You Deserve.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Not in a literal sense. Not the actual reflection staring back at you – but the person inside of that physical body. Who you see and what feel about yourself is more important than what anyone else thinks. If we don’t value ourselves, we sure as heck can’t expect others to. It’s great when people do see our shiny, diamond in the roughness, but if your self-esteem is shot and your confidence is non-existent, you’re covering your beauty instead of putting it on full display, and that often leads to taking whatever you can get.

Don’t settle. You know you shouldn’t accept a significant other who doesn’t make an effort or regularly treats you like crap. You know when the bad outweighs the good, the arguing is overwhelming and you’re headed nowhere fast. We see these things but for a number of reasons, we’ll turn and look the other way, ignoring them entirely. We refuse to acknowledge and address problems, allowing them to pile up until eventually; a hefty amount of emotional damage is unavoidable.

If you haven’t dated someone who treated you bad, or simply didn’t make an effort, you probably know someone who has. Seeing a friend be mistreated or constantly unhappy in their relationship is much different from your heart actually having a direct link to the carnage. When you’re observing, it’s a cinch to spot a dead end or cancerous relationship. It’s so easy to say, “You should breakup with him/her and move on.” But to follow that advice – to be emotionally invested in something and snip that cord is truly a tough task.

Parting ways, even with a lousy partner is difficult for a number of reasons. Maybe you would rather have someone, anyone, than be alone. Maybe you don’t want to risk them getting over you quickly and finding someone else. Or maybe, just maybe you actually believe they’re the person you deserve. Them and their lackluster effort, their belittling insults, their disloyal habits – that’s what you are supposed to endure. Over time, you’ve lost confidence in yourself and patience for a decent person to come around and want you, so now your standards are lowered to the point that you’re remaining in a toxic relationship.

When something is detrimental and unhealthy, it’s destined for failure – whether you end it on your own terms, or wait for a colossal incident to leave you with no choice, the relationship’s apocalypse is inevitable. So if you’re going to end up being single regardless, why not save yourself weeks, months, or years, of stress, tears, frustration, anger and embarrassment? Refuse to accept anything less than happiness and effort, knowing that that’s exactly what you deserve.

If it makes it any easier for you, think of it as having patience for your soulmate, who you may or may not have already met. It’s crazy when you really consider that your future boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife is somewhere in this world, living their life just like you are. Right this second they may be holding the hand of their current significant other, eating a lonely meal for one, or it might be your friend who you just went out with the other night, and have no idea what they’ll end up meaning to you.

If you’ve ever been done wrong and your confidence hit rock bottom, you’ve got to handle things differently in the future. You’ve got to wait. Wait for that person who is well worth the risk of feeling the awful, brokenhearted, miserableness that you once experienced, but has a kind enough heart that you feel certain they would never do that to you. And your judgment may be wrong, but again, that’s why you make certain in advance that they’re worth every potential sleepless night, rainy day and tear cried.

Patience, folks – it’s a virtue and stuff. If you’re single, wait. If you’re involved with someone who makes you feel like garbage, wait. And if you’re lucky enough to be taken by a really good guy/girl, don’t think the grass is any greener on the single side, because it really isn’t always the case. Maybe from a distance it looks good, but when you get closer you’ll realize that your lawn is perfectly beautiful when watered, plus you can fart and wear no makeup in front of it.

(via thoughtcatalog.com)

My rocker outfit for the Xmas night

The thing that I love most about Xmas is the joy of giving and receiving. Every year I took time to write Xmas cards for friends because I feel that it shows how important they are in my life. And being a Santa Claus can be a happy thing isn’t it?

Yesterday I had my first Xmas celebration with FLOWERS. We all gave each other a dress code, a dress code that we don’t normally wear on a daily basis. lolol.

Mine was ROCK STAR ..2NE1. LOL. Although I say real one, I really don’t like 2NE1 maybe except Dara who is like so pretty even without makeup. But then again, her new hairstyle really is …. turn me off. =x

Here’s what I wore for the night – Body con dress with leather detailing + Scallop Studded bag + Boots.

Took this outside SOTA and I looked like I have mega long legs. And I looked really really fair in contrast to my all black outfit.

I always tell people if you put me alone, I would look tall. Just don’t put me beside anybody and I’ll be fine. lolol.

A rocker with a twist. lol. Mismatched.

My boots which I got in Taiwan for less than S$20!

And my bag which was my 21st birthday gift. Everyone thought it was new as I hardly bring it out. lol.

My teddy bear and me!

I like Prawn’s nike shoes. Very unique.

I am a santa claus!! All the goodies inside this bag. Heehee.

Went Starbucks for a drink. Guess what’s my fav Xmas drink?

I was showing my bf lots of pretty girls’ pictures and I said I think this Pang Lei Xin quite cute looking and then he said “eh you have the same hairstyle as this picture” and I’m like “oh ya hor! Similar!” and then I started cam-whoring. LOLOL. So this explains the picture of me holding a finishing drink. LOL. And then my boyfriend gone mad and I asked me to take 十连拍。

Stop saying that I am 冰山美人！

I am actually quite friendly. ^-^

It was a lucky day to receive present from the Santa Claus! We gotten a “house” (above our head) that house Awfully Chocolates Truffles inside.

Had a good time with my boyfriend…first meet up after I’m back in Singapore.

And then off to meet the girls at Just Acia!

Terriyaki + Soft Shell Crab set

Look at those huge portions! Slurps.

Gift exchange!! Gotten a desk vacuum from PL! Hehe.

I just realise I didn’t take a full length picture with SH whose dress code was lace and demure. But I think she look more sexy with that dress. HAHA.

YL and me. Cool VS ROCK. Not bad, give her credit for not wearing Pink for the first time. lolol.

Me and SW…hers was PRINTS. haha! Quite challenging for her.

Me and PL whose dress code was sexy! lol. Somehow I think she can swapped themes with SH’s laces.

Me and HM whose theme was dolly! I give it to her! She looked really different from her usual styles. hah!

Me and Y whose theme was glam queen! Glad that she curls her hair! haha!

The girls in Black.

It was super fun night out with the girls.

This year has been a rather eventful one even though there were no resolutions made. They say unexpected things happen when you least expected and it’s true. I slogged my ass out and passed my practicum. I get to do the things that I’ve always enjoy doing – watching plays and reading. I kept to my promise to be a better friend and made my very close pals a card/scrap book. I got closer with a friend unexpectedly and am happy that I did.  I got the chance to be in touch with drama again. I ended the year with two holiday trips.  I am grateful for all the sponsors I have this year and thank them for making me beautiful. Last, but not least, I am grateful that my family (including my lovely popo) and my boyfriend is still around me. Life is such a joy to have all you people around me.

I love my boyfriend! (*Mushy Content)

LOL. Just a warning first ar.

I’ve not spoken about my boyfriend here for a really really long time. Prawn has been working hard with his bro on their new business recently. So of course, I was the main suppork behind him!   We didn’t visit anywhere special recently so there aren’t any pictures. But then again, as long as it’s with him, anywhere is special. Sometimes I get upset over little time spent altogether but other times I get so touched by his sweet gestures that I think it is worth it.  Wanna pen it down so that I will always be reminded of all the nice things he did. (You know I have short term memory.)

Like how sometimes he would pop by my house and buy my whole family ice-cream that when he forgets one day, my parents asked where’s the ice-cream. LOL. He would also get me little gifts like a cute pen, a cute pillow and my favourite magazine though I never once took pictures of that as well. lol. We also made a light box together after his suggestion since I’m always blogging about products. And while I fuss over petty things like not being able to make a card properly or the way I want it, he would always be the patience one beside me suggesting what to do.

He’s not the type that would write a card but he did it before I flew to Taiwan. He stuffed it in my backpack without telling me but was soon found out by me. lol. I was still pretty touched and I only read it while flying on the plane. ^-^

On that night, Prawn also sang “Kiss Me” and sent me through e-mail. It was the song he sang for me in the dark, struggling to play his guitar when he asked me to be his girlfriend. I teared when I hear it. T.T So touching to read this “把这首小曲子献给亲爱的你! PS: 这次我没有看chords! 以后再暗的地方也能弹给你听！”

Soon after I reached Taiwan, he tried to send me another song he played and sing but failed cos I couldn’t listen on the iphone. Nonetheless, I managed to hear it yesterday! I love it when he sings for me. Singing is probably one of his biggest talent. I also love it when he gets uptight over my safety. I will be flying to Bangkok soon and he advised me on some miscellaneous stuff so that I won’t get cheated knowing that I can be very blur at times.

I think it is a great deal that he’s trying to keep the flames alive after so many years of being together. Sometimes we lost it but we would surely find it back somehow. Definitely not easy and I really appreciate that a lot. We don’t always get to see each other, but while we get so busy, involve and tired in our own commitments, we knew we still have each other to depend on and that’s enough isn’t it?

Recently Prawn showed me a small note that I wrote for him very long ago and he kept it in his wallet. The note was all torn and tattered and ink had smudged a little but the words were encouraging and touching. While I chuckled over the kind of silly paper I wrote on, it still reminded me that I really love giving people encouragements, including my friends and boyfriend and I will always do it for the people I love.

Thank you Prawn and I love you! ^-^
Perhaps this December I wish to have a good meal with my boyfriend and do something fun together!

Super Granny’s BIG DAY AGAIN! =D

Another year has passed. It’s SUPER GRANNY’S BIRTHDAY AGAIN! Hehe.
Granny has been in and out of hospital so many times this year. May she continue to grow strong and happy each day.

Granny is blessed with so many filial children. When I think about life, the ultimate happiness is not about money or career; it is about who is with you till the very end. A happy family should be one’s ultimate goal in life imo.

What old people need is a pair of listening ear. We sat there listening to what Granny has to say. She’s like on repeat mode so often that kept us laughing and quite entertained. lol. Granny kept asking whether my sis or me is the younger sis. lolol. Actually, not only Granny can’t tell apart, many of my friends and acquaintances  can’t tell too. Granny also kept telling Prawn to save money so that he can marry me. LOL. She also tell us that a R/S is not a play thing and that we should take it seriously. She told us not to date for too long, and should get married after 3 years. LOL. But what she doesn’t know is that we have already been in a r/s for more than that number. =x Oh well, to me, a number is just a number. It doesn’t say anything about the r/s except for how long you’ve been together.

And then we discovered an awesome app to cam-whore. LOL. The girls are at it again. ^^

This is the third year Prawn went to my popo’s birthday. =)

Prawn brought a baby guitar today! And my papa was relieving his “guitar moments”. My dad used to be good at A LOT of musical instruments. I’m in awe.

And lastly, outfit of the day! =D

Tie-front shirt with spag + flare trousers and my huge Carlo Rino Bag as I had work prior to this celebration.

The flare trousers always made me look tall.

The arty farty us

Outfit of the day. I love the skirt so much that I actually wore it consecutively for two days. OPPS. =x
And this top is very comfortable with pretty collar details. I can foresee myself wearing it pretty often.

Went to catch a film screening at The Arts House Today about Human Trafficking. The title of the film was Dancing Boys of Afghanistan, where it showed the boys there of age 13 to 14  sold by families to ‘entertain’ wealthy merchants and warlords. An undercover investigation into this illicit sex trade.

Never mind how the documentary fare. Not the best … but I love doing arty farty stuff together with le boyfie! Good thing that boyfie is into the arts too. =)

With Prawnie Boyfie … dono when was our last picture taken already… too long ago.

lalala…another selca.

I love this shot! We both looked good.

Prawn kept joking about my Curry Pok hairstyle and kept asking me what filling is it inside, is it Kang Tang (potatoes, fillings found in a curry bun) ? And I would always say yes. lolol. And then he pointed to some curry pok seller and said he’s my friend.  I think I’m like the most nonsense person in his life, always saying the most weirdest and retarded things. lol. But then again, life is too serious already, WHY SO SERIOUS?

I always joked about our future life, and say next time I would be the one cleaning the dishes, while he would do the laundry. I would be sweeping the floor while he would mop the floor. I would be resting on the bed while he would change the sheets. WAHAHA. =p I hope I don’t jinx myself though, and end up doing everything by myself.

 

I hope you have a great weekend! Last day to Monday so enjoy it to the fullest! ^^

Enjoying my only break time

With my Boyfie!! We bought the same type of frame at Bugis yesterday! He had the glasses while I had the shades. lol! This is by far the smallest shade I’ve got,

Caught Spider Man and it was AWESOME! Like thus far the BEST MOVIE I’ve watched this year. Anyway not that I’ve been to the cinema that often. But SPIDER MAN is DA BEST between Avengers and Snow White.

I’ve been really really overwhelmed with work. It’s insane. Sigh. I know I have to keep going regardless. I woke up at 5.45am everyday and reached work place at around 6.40am and work all the way till I rest at probably 11 to 11.30am. Sigh.

And I’ve also come to realise that work is the same everywhere. There’s no way you can get away with an easy job. But probably things will be easier if you have the passion in what you are doing.

And do I? Hmm …..