Just before you think that I've forsaken this space, I'm back to dust the cobweb off and make sure that I didn't miss out on any backdated posts (my bad) for keepsake.
You've been warned: image-heavy post ahead~!!
Birthday celebration with the girls (and guys):
More games at Hard Rock Hotel
At The Garden Slug - 'casual' talking can be quite a challenge at their indoor seating as your voice might be drowned with the boisterousness
Was treated to a therapeutic session at Auriga Spa before checking into the captivating Capella. Almost feel like you are teleported into another heaven altogether =)) Ultimate luxe and tranquilizing.
Love the spacious dressing/bath room
Private plunge pool - spells dipping at any time of the day =)))
Gastronomical indulgence at The Cliff
Brekkie at The Knolls - for once, I woke up specially early for it and was glad tt it did not disappoint =)))
Met up with my fav girl for birthday brunch at an arty farty cosy Egg3 Cafe. Despite the name suggests, it doesn't serve all-day breakfast or have their menu filled with egg selections.
Thank you BFF for the Charmy Champagne =)) Major loveeeeee~!! Now, who cares for a toast?
At Indoor Stadium Hello Boys~!!
I have this on repeat so as to see Donghae do his booty moves =))) haas
Every year without fail, we would visit Sentosa Flowers Festival and no exception this year.
Of course, you might say that I'm such a demure and feminine girl. But hey, I'm sure all girls would have their princess moments and wouldn't mind being spoiled like one =) Right, darlings?
Nonetheless, the only thing which kept me going back was the feeling of awesomeness and impressed with the creativity juice behind the flora extravaganza. It's like stepping into Alice-in-Wonderland and frolicking in the larger-than-life sculptures and flower creations.
Can you hear the melodious tune of spring? It was love at first sight with the floral display of musical notes and instruments~!!
Just like good old times, the 'J's have endless to talk about whenever we meet =))
At Jones the Grocer - Mandarin Gallery
It's camwhoring time~!!!
Oh, how I love these girls =)))
Next, we bid farewell to the year of the Rabbit with more good food, and more food and more food and of course, roaring awesome company~!!
Time to Lo Hei~! HUAT AHHHHH!!!!
The steamboat which had everyone filled to the brim and extremely satisfied =)))
Lyn had planned a surprise birthday for Andrew and bought him a unique and memorable 'cake' for the occasion =p How sweet aye~!!!
Oh, how we have come a long way since our paths crossed. Luckily, I have everyone (still missing a few though) deeply etched in my heart. Whenever they are around, plenty of laughs and joy are never far away. Such golden memories and bonding time spent together have never been so apt, especially during this prosperity season of CNY.
Cheers to more~!!!
Wishing everyone Gong Xi Fa Cai and a roaring great year ahead~!!!
Finally... After tiresome tries on the BTO, we managed to get a place of our own.
Trust me, house hunting is no fun at all~!! Esp when you received letters informing you that your queue no has exceeded the no. of applicants or being offered an appointment date only to find out on selection day that you were left with 2nd floor units to choose from, all these can be quite depressing and demoralising.
Nonetheless, we had it uber looooooong time coming and after the 4th try, we managed to secure a unit from our shortlisted list of desired flats. Well, even though it wasn't exactly what I really wanted (in terms of view facing), practicality and convenience still triumph over anything else.
To sweeten the deal, it's really heartwarming to find out that many of our friends/ closed ones will be living in the same neighbourhood when we move in few years down the road. Seems like we will be busy with house-hopping around and keep those gatherings coming~!!!
Ok. Right now, I'm going to dream about how to do up our future love nest =)))
While I know this is wayyyyy toooooooooooo backdated, please bear with me as I finish this post for memorable keepsake yea =)
p.s. Warning: Visual diarrhea ahead...
Xmas
Just like every other year, it's customary for us to break into excitement giggles as we do our annual gifts exchange and reveal our secret Santa and Santarinas. Uber fun~!!!
Kitty goodies =)
My Happy Tree Friends - minus the violence and brutality. haas
Boxing Day with the folks at Royal China.
Love their Tiffany-inspired interior design
There were more to these which we ordered. But, I was just too busy stuffing myself crazy with all the yummylicious dim sum. I'm definitely returning to this place again =))
The Very Important People in my life.
New Year Eve.
Our last movie of the year - We bought a Zoo was surprisingly good and awesome enough to make you leave the theatre feeling better than you already did. Obviously, their winning formula was the crafty ways to tickle your funny bone and at the same time, leaving an impressionable message on taking the leap of faith toward life-altering changes.
Nothing beats the joy of rounding up the good year with plenty of laughter and LOVE. Especially, when it is with your dearest ones closest to your heart =)))
With the raging K pop craze nowadays, who wouldn't have heard of the ever so gorgeous and popular SNSD Girls' Generation? Well, at least those nine pairs of high energy-kicking long slender legs warrant your undivided attention.
But first....
We had to make the tummies happy with cravings for tao huay~!!
It's concert time =))
Thank you baby for the little treat while waiting in the never-ending queue.
Finally, we braved the antagonising long hours and it's time to see the girls~!! While we were in the indoor stadium, the atmosphere was extremely hyped and of course, a screaming mayhem broke out when the nine gorgeous ladies made their maiden appearance on stage.
Here's a video clip to reminisce the high pumping night:
This is my fav part of the concert - which is similar to the one shown here in Japan