Cause you are the piece of me,
I wish I didn't need.
Chasing relentlessly,
Still fight and I don't know why.
If our love is tragedy why are you my remedy?
If our love's insanity why are you my clarity?
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Back dated items
I am back from a rejuvenating short getaway! Well not exactly a getaway but it is still considered a short holiday for me because I've been partying non stop ever since last Saturday the 11th of May. I celebrated my 21st birthday last week and I am officially an adult. As much as I do not want to be an adult just yet, I still must make the most out of it because we only get to be 21 once! The number 21 marks a significant transition from a child turning into an adult. I had initially wanted a small celebration with just my parents and boyfriend but Hansel wouldn't allow me to do so. He insisted that the party has got to be a grand one. I really didn't know how to get about with the planning and at some point, wanted to forego the idea of throwing a party because I was worried that not many people would turn up and I'll disappointed in the end. Cut the long story short, my birthday turned out to be one of the most grand parties I've ever thrown. And I owe it all to Hansel. Will be doing up a post on my birthday very soon so stay tuned! Meanwhile, I'll be posting pictures from instagram which have been pretty much overdue. I enjoy blogging but I'm always tired by the time I get home I don't even bother turning on my laptop. So, I apologize for the lack of updates. Here's what has been missing for so long.
@ Marina Bay Sands
At MBS, but this time, for work. Attended a HR Conference which lasted for two days and met lots of other HR personnels from other companies. OH! And on the first day, I got locked in a toilet cubicle because of a rusty lock. Can you beleive MBS actually has rusty locks already? How disappointing. I had to yell for my colleague so that she could get help. How funnily embarrassing haha.
Throwback; Bali days. I can't wait for my next trip already.
Satisfied my cravings for fried mars balls hehe!
I had a bad headache one Saturday. Had initially planned to spend the day out with Hans but the pain was killing me so we retreated back to his place where I rested in his room while he whipped my favorite Mac and Cheese downstairs. It turned out to be one of the best Saturday's spent even though I was unwell. I just love how he tucks me in bed goes down to cook for me and comes upstairs occasionally to check on me. I have the sweetest bf ever.
Headless me.
Home made chocolate fondue with the cousins on a Sunday.
While shopping alone for my birthday dress.
@ Pies and Coffees
Back here for lunch. All time favourite Wagyu beef pie with mash potatoes, cappuccino and Aloe Vera Ice Tea.
Had the most impromptu meet up session with Bella. It was completely unplanned. Hansel was gna book in early that night and I had intended to go straight home right after that. Turned out Bella dropped me a text to check if I was free for dinner that night. And sure enough I was! Met the babe up and we had the best catch up session ever. Unplanned dates are always the best. I haven't seen her in the longest time because we've both been busy with work, but when we finally met up, it felt like we could just pick up from where we left off! This is what a true girlfriend is after all ain't it? :) Oh, and forgot to mention that we were dressed similarly and were laughing away from across the street when we saw each other HAHA.
Love you babe!
Got my hair coloured, treated and trimmed at Salon Vim. How's the new look? Better? Gone with all the split ends and bleached hair!
:)
Alrighty, that is all the Instagram snippets I have for now. As mentioned earlier, I will be doing up a post about my 21st birthday celebration which lasted for an entire week (still ongoing btw haha!) So stay tuned!
@ Marina Bay Sands
At MBS, but this time, for work. Attended a HR Conference which lasted for two days and met lots of other HR personnels from other companies. OH! And on the first day, I got locked in a toilet cubicle because of a rusty lock. Can you beleive MBS actually has rusty locks already? How disappointing. I had to yell for my colleague so that she could get help. How funnily embarrassing haha.
Throwback; Bali days. I can't wait for my next trip already.
Satisfied my cravings for fried mars balls hehe!
I had a bad headache one Saturday. Had initially planned to spend the day out with Hans but the pain was killing me so we retreated back to his place where I rested in his room while he whipped my favorite Mac and Cheese downstairs. It turned out to be one of the best Saturday's spent even though I was unwell. I just love how he tucks me in bed goes down to cook for me and comes upstairs occasionally to check on me. I have the sweetest bf ever.
Headless me.
Home made chocolate fondue with the cousins on a Sunday.
While shopping alone for my birthday dress.
@ Pies and Coffees
Back here for lunch. All time favourite Wagyu beef pie with mash potatoes, cappuccino and Aloe Vera Ice Tea.
Had the most impromptu meet up session with Bella. It was completely unplanned. Hansel was gna book in early that night and I had intended to go straight home right after that. Turned out Bella dropped me a text to check if I was free for dinner that night. And sure enough I was! Met the babe up and we had the best catch up session ever. Unplanned dates are always the best. I haven't seen her in the longest time because we've both been busy with work, but when we finally met up, it felt like we could just pick up from where we left off! This is what a true girlfriend is after all ain't it? :) Oh, and forgot to mention that we were dressed similarly and were laughing away from across the street when we saw each other HAHA.
Love you babe!
Got my hair coloured, treated and trimmed at Salon Vim. How's the new look? Better? Gone with all the split ends and bleached hair!
:)
Alrighty, that is all the Instagram snippets I have for now. As mentioned earlier, I will be doing up a post about my 21st birthday celebration which lasted for an entire week (still ongoing btw haha!) So stay tuned!
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Hansel's 22nd
Hi there! I have so much I want to update in this space but I always do not seem to have the time to do it. So much has happened and I'll be updating each thing on a different post! Anyway, it's finally May! I can't believe it! We're almost halfway through the year and I'm almost a year into my job. In about 2 months or so, I will be heading back to school. I honestly can't wait because I miss being a student, and I miss studying, writing and doing anything related to communications. After working for quite some time, I realize I have indeed matured in my thoughts. In the past, school was just something I wanted to scrape through without putting much effort into it. Right now, after working and after realizing the importance of a cert in this paper chase society today, I aspire to do well in Uni. I want to make sure the 3 years spent studying for a degree in comms is worthwhile. I don't just want to spend it lackadaisically like how I used to in the past.
Moving on, today's post will be on Hansel's 22nd Birthday celebration! Well technically speaking, today, the 7th of May is his official Birthday. But guess what he's up to now? He's marching away in the jungle probably for 32km which will last till tomorrow afternoon. What a way to celebrate his Birthday dont you think? -__- Well since we knew that he wouldn't be able to make it even for a simple celebration on the actual day, I planned a mini surprise for him. Just for him. Not a very grand one, I didn't exactly do much because he wouldn't allow me to spend and he insisted that the celebration should only involve the both of us. He didn't want to throw a party or any sort. I guess that's what I love about him? He's always so willing to make me the limelight of everything but when it comes to himself, he'd rather something really simple because he doesn't quite like the attention from people (except from me of course hehe)
So here's what I did. On Labour Day, which was the only day he had free to book out, I made sure he spent that day with me. He was clueless about what I was up to but I kept telling him not to expect much. It's better to under promise and over deliver than the other way round right? Haha.
While he was still at home sleeping soundly, I woke up early in the morning to head down to buy some groceries. I have been researching on recipes of his favourite food and wanted to cook a birthday meal for him. I'm not a good cook if you ask me. I barely have much knowledge when it comes to cooking. I was pretty nervous because I was worried that my plans would fail or that I might burn down the house with my amateur culinary skills.
I knew how Hansel loved having cheesy baked mushrooms especially the ones from Tea Cosy. It was a pity we didn't get to eat it even on the last day before Tea Cosy closes down. He has been craving for it quite some time and must be disappointed to not be able to eat it :( So I decided to make them for him!
Removed the stems from the Portobello mushrooms, chopped the cooked bacon into bits and prepared the cream cheese filling.
Fill the mushrooms up with cream cheese and top it with bacon!
Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.
While the mushrooms were left to bake, I started with waffles.
Basically you just mix all the ingredients given in the recipe and whisk it, pretty easy if you ask me haha!
Then, put it in the waffle maker.
First batch of waffles.
I wanted to make sure that the waffle texture was the right one but it turned out a little weird. So I tried a second time. Here's the funny part. I put my second batch of waffles into the waffle maker and left the kitchen for a short while. Suddenly, I heard a loud explosion. My maid screamed out," AIYO HEIDI YOUR WAFFLE MAKER EXPLODE!" I ran back into the kitchen only to find my half done waffles lying on the kitchen floor and my waffle maker in pieces. It was such a funny sight I never believed that could actually happen. I mean, what exactly went wrong? For all the times my mum made use of the waffle maker, it worked perfectly fine. But when it was finally my turn, it exploded. I should have taken a picture of the scene because it was really funny. We were all laughing away and joked that at least I did not burn the house down HAHA.
Now back to business. I had to prepare the main course real quick because Hansel was arriving soon. This is me cooking. No you will not be able to see my morning face hahaha.
My uncle who's a Chef, gave me great tips on how to get my cooking done. He taught me how to make sautéed potatoes the fine dining style and so I did it!
Into the Happy Call you go, my dear marinated Salmon fillets!
Now, after most of my cooking was done, I had something else to prepare. Other than cooking Hansel a meal, I had planned weeks ahead to customize cupcakes into his favourite Arsenal Football Club. I themed the mini party 'Arsenal' because he loves soccer so much but has also compromised a lot of it because of me. I wanted to make it a day where he finally gets whatever he likes instead of always putting my interest first. This was the mini set up I made at the table for him. A DIY Arsenal Birthday Card made by yours truly, customized arsenal cupcakes even with his name on it, a photo of us in our matching Arsenal Jerseys, and a Sunflower just for aesthetical value. haha!
A close up shot on the Arsenal Cupcakes!
So, the boy finally arrived and he was so surprised by the mini set up! Really really glad he liked it hehe.
Food is served, here's the appetizer of the day. Cheesy baked mushrooms!
Okay okay, I know, it really doesn't look that good. You know why? The first time it was out of the oven it looked amazing! So finely baked! But by the time Hansel reached, it was kinda cold so I tried to reheat it but the cheese on top got slightly burnt resulting in this :( And, my uncle laughed at my when I garnished it with parsly. I told him that the recipe said that parsly would do a great garnishing but he said they meant those western parsly used for steaks and other western food, not the ones for chicken rice :( hahaha. Well at least now I know. But to do me some justice, the mushrooms were good! I swear Hansel didn't just say that to make me happy but I felt so too! I tasted it for the first time and thought it was better than the one at Tea Cosy HAHAHA! No I'm serious guys!
Now, for the main course. Grilled salmon with sautéed potatoes and asparagus! Thanks Happy Call, you did a great job.
Finally, since you know I have destroyed my waffle maker, guess what was the back up plan for the dessert? PANCAKES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND ICE CREAM! Pancakes are just as good. Right? Right? hahaha.
Last but most importantly, a satisfied birthday boy. He hates this candid shot of himself but I love it cos it's so cute!
So.. I suppose I can call this mini surprise a succes since everything went according to plan? Still kinda bumped that he doesn't allow me to buy him any presents. But I suppose if I do get him something he can't possibly reject it right? Just wait and see baby ;)
Meanwhile, I hope you had a great day with me last week. I know I'm not the best cook or best birthday planner or most artistic person you've ever met, but nevertheless,I hope you enjoyed yourself and I promise better days ahead than this. Blessed 22nd birthday once again and let's have many more years of celebrating our Birthdays together. Love you! X to the O.
Moving on, today's post will be on Hansel's 22nd Birthday celebration! Well technically speaking, today, the 7th of May is his official Birthday. But guess what he's up to now? He's marching away in the jungle probably for 32km which will last till tomorrow afternoon. What a way to celebrate his Birthday dont you think? -__- Well since we knew that he wouldn't be able to make it even for a simple celebration on the actual day, I planned a mini surprise for him. Just for him. Not a very grand one, I didn't exactly do much because he wouldn't allow me to spend and he insisted that the celebration should only involve the both of us. He didn't want to throw a party or any sort. I guess that's what I love about him? He's always so willing to make me the limelight of everything but when it comes to himself, he'd rather something really simple because he doesn't quite like the attention from people (except from me of course hehe)
So here's what I did. On Labour Day, which was the only day he had free to book out, I made sure he spent that day with me. He was clueless about what I was up to but I kept telling him not to expect much. It's better to under promise and over deliver than the other way round right? Haha.
While he was still at home sleeping soundly, I woke up early in the morning to head down to buy some groceries. I have been researching on recipes of his favourite food and wanted to cook a birthday meal for him. I'm not a good cook if you ask me. I barely have much knowledge when it comes to cooking. I was pretty nervous because I was worried that my plans would fail or that I might burn down the house with my amateur culinary skills.
I knew how Hansel loved having cheesy baked mushrooms especially the ones from Tea Cosy. It was a pity we didn't get to eat it even on the last day before Tea Cosy closes down. He has been craving for it quite some time and must be disappointed to not be able to eat it :( So I decided to make them for him!
Removed the stems from the Portobello mushrooms, chopped the cooked bacon into bits and prepared the cream cheese filling.
Fill the mushrooms up with cream cheese and top it with bacon!
Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.
While the mushrooms were left to bake, I started with waffles.
Basically you just mix all the ingredients given in the recipe and whisk it, pretty easy if you ask me haha!
Then, put it in the waffle maker.
First batch of waffles.
I wanted to make sure that the waffle texture was the right one but it turned out a little weird. So I tried a second time. Here's the funny part. I put my second batch of waffles into the waffle maker and left the kitchen for a short while. Suddenly, I heard a loud explosion. My maid screamed out," AIYO HEIDI YOUR WAFFLE MAKER EXPLODE!" I ran back into the kitchen only to find my half done waffles lying on the kitchen floor and my waffle maker in pieces. It was such a funny sight I never believed that could actually happen. I mean, what exactly went wrong? For all the times my mum made use of the waffle maker, it worked perfectly fine. But when it was finally my turn, it exploded. I should have taken a picture of the scene because it was really funny. We were all laughing away and joked that at least I did not burn the house down HAHA.
Now back to business. I had to prepare the main course real quick because Hansel was arriving soon. This is me cooking. No you will not be able to see my morning face hahaha.
My uncle who's a Chef, gave me great tips on how to get my cooking done. He taught me how to make sautéed potatoes the fine dining style and so I did it!
Into the Happy Call you go, my dear marinated Salmon fillets!
Now, after most of my cooking was done, I had something else to prepare. Other than cooking Hansel a meal, I had planned weeks ahead to customize cupcakes into his favourite Arsenal Football Club. I themed the mini party 'Arsenal' because he loves soccer so much but has also compromised a lot of it because of me. I wanted to make it a day where he finally gets whatever he likes instead of always putting my interest first. This was the mini set up I made at the table for him. A DIY Arsenal Birthday Card made by yours truly, customized arsenal cupcakes even with his name on it, a photo of us in our matching Arsenal Jerseys, and a Sunflower just for aesthetical value. haha!
A close up shot on the Arsenal Cupcakes!
So, the boy finally arrived and he was so surprised by the mini set up! Really really glad he liked it hehe.
Food is served, here's the appetizer of the day. Cheesy baked mushrooms!
Okay okay, I know, it really doesn't look that good. You know why? The first time it was out of the oven it looked amazing! So finely baked! But by the time Hansel reached, it was kinda cold so I tried to reheat it but the cheese on top got slightly burnt resulting in this :( And, my uncle laughed at my when I garnished it with parsly. I told him that the recipe said that parsly would do a great garnishing but he said they meant those western parsly used for steaks and other western food, not the ones for chicken rice :( hahaha. Well at least now I know. But to do me some justice, the mushrooms were good! I swear Hansel didn't just say that to make me happy but I felt so too! I tasted it for the first time and thought it was better than the one at Tea Cosy HAHAHA! No I'm serious guys!
Now, for the main course. Grilled salmon with sautéed potatoes and asparagus! Thanks Happy Call, you did a great job.
Finally, since you know I have destroyed my waffle maker, guess what was the back up plan for the dessert? PANCAKES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND ICE CREAM! Pancakes are just as good. Right? Right? hahaha.
Last but most importantly, a satisfied birthday boy. He hates this candid shot of himself but I love it cos it's so cute!
So.. I suppose I can call this mini surprise a succes since everything went according to plan? Still kinda bumped that he doesn't allow me to buy him any presents. But I suppose if I do get him something he can't possibly reject it right? Just wait and see baby ;)
Meanwhile, I hope you had a great day with me last week. I know I'm not the best cook or best birthday planner or most artistic person you've ever met, but nevertheless,I hope you enjoyed yourself and I promise better days ahead than this. Blessed 22nd birthday once again and let's have many more years of celebrating our Birthdays together. Love you! X to the O.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Updates!
I know I know... it has been more than two weeks since I've updated this space and if you have been constantly checking back, thank you, and I'm sorry for being lazy for so long haha. I have been busy planning stuff for the upcoming month of May because.... guess what? I'm turning 21 soon! I really dread becoming an adult. I've heard from many that once you hit 21, the rest of the years come and go so quickly before you know it you're already 30 and will start to depreciate. I DON'T WANT TO GROW OLD SO FASTTT! :( But neither am I going to miss having a good celebration when the big day comes! And just so you know, Hansel's 22nd is coming as well! And our birthdays are just a week apart! It's so fun planning for each other's birthday! I really enjoyed doing it last year and I really have a lot in mind on what to surprise him with. Well at least I hope it's gna be a good surprise because he told me to keep it simple haha. Right now, he's still completely clueless on what I'm planning to do but I'll reveal more to him when the time comes :)
As for my own celebration, I am planning to throw a party with the help of H. But, I'm only inviting a selective bunch because I don't see the point in having a huge ass party with so many people that I'm barely close to, I end up having to play host. I just want to be around my friends and loved once on this very special day.
Alright, enough about birthday parties already, that's only gonna happen a couple of weeks from now! For now, here are some pictures taken for the past weeks!
@ Tea Cosy
Hansel and I headed down to Tea Cosy for some high tea because it was their last day before their cafe closes down :( We love the food there, especially the baked mushrooms and we never really had the time to go back for more. Upon hearing that they were closing down because of the high rental fees, we insisted on having one last meal there.
Check out our high tea set! Love those scones! Been craving for it for the entire week!
Bangers and Mash
Chanced upon a record stall that sold vinyls and turntables. I wish I owned everything in here.
Grasping at every opportunity to wear long sleeved clothes on a cool day because Singapore is seldom cold.
Shopping around town - we were looking slightly mismatched that day haha!
Getting bored of all the western food that we've been eating almost every week, we had something different that Sunday! Hansel told me that he knew of this really famous Hokkien Mee in Eunos so we decided to check that place out! If you don't already know, Hokkien Mee is one of my favourite Hawker food. So I readily agreed to it!
CHECK THIS OUTTTTT! THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST HOKKIEN MEE I'VE EVER TASTED! I was told that back in the 80s, they sold one plate at 15buxx! And you know 15buxx back in those days was a lot of money! And people still bothered eating it! Shows how delicious the Hokkien Mee really taste!
Playing around with new photo apps which I downloaded with an old picture of us! I was listening to Muse then, hence the caption hahaha.
Met up with the usuals (omg how I love calling them the usuals) at Wendy's 21st Birthday Celebration. I miss them so much, I miss the times we would meet up almost everyday to watch Ryan and Muddy play the guitar. Those were the good old days that I will always be fond of. We have all grown up now (though not much) and we're now busy with our own lives. But I'll never forget these people who made up most of my teenage years, who defined my youth for me, and who were like siblings to me from other mothers. I love all of you! *BIG BEAR HUG*
Another dressed down Sunday to run errands with Hansel. So much love for days like these. It just makes me feel so at ease around him.
We're currently on a quest to search for all the good food in the east! Please understand that good food isn't just western food or brunch sets like Eggs Benedicts or whatever have you. There's so much more to it! Okay, maybe I should be telling that to myself instead of all of you hahaha. But really, the east has a hell lot of food I've yet to get my tastebuds on. And my boyfriend and I are on a mission to conquer them all! FROG LEG PORRIDGE IT SHALL BE THIS VERY AFTERNOON!
@328 Katong Laksa
And on the following weekends, we had Katong Laksa, also in the East! You have to eat it together with the Mackerel Otah or you else you'll be missing out quite a bit!
@ Swee Lee
Beautiful, are these acoustics that I do not know how to caress.
Ended my day of errands with a Red Velvet cupcake which I've been dying to have. I kept telling Hansel that if only I could have just that oneeee cupcake, I'd be satisfied. By the end of the day, we discovered a new hide out, with a great ambience and cakes and pastries of great quality. Hansel bought me my cupcake from and I devoured it the moment I got home :)
@ Sugarcraft Ateliar
On a cold cold Sunday, we snuggled up at our new hide out with yet another red velvet cupcake just for me, chocolate mudpie and vanilla tea with Bon Iver playing at the back.
Loving the comfy ambience of the cafe.
A perfect environment for some productivity too! Getting down to work!
It was a weekend well spent indeed :)
As for my own celebration, I am planning to throw a party with the help of H. But, I'm only inviting a selective bunch because I don't see the point in having a huge ass party with so many people that I'm barely close to, I end up having to play host. I just want to be around my friends and loved once on this very special day.
Alright, enough about birthday parties already, that's only gonna happen a couple of weeks from now! For now, here are some pictures taken for the past weeks!
@ Tea Cosy
Hansel and I headed down to Tea Cosy for some high tea because it was their last day before their cafe closes down :( We love the food there, especially the baked mushrooms and we never really had the time to go back for more. Upon hearing that they were closing down because of the high rental fees, we insisted on having one last meal there.
Check out our high tea set! Love those scones! Been craving for it for the entire week!
Bangers and Mash
Chanced upon a record stall that sold vinyls and turntables. I wish I owned everything in here.
Grasping at every opportunity to wear long sleeved clothes on a cool day because Singapore is seldom cold.
Shopping around town - we were looking slightly mismatched that day haha!
Getting bored of all the western food that we've been eating almost every week, we had something different that Sunday! Hansel told me that he knew of this really famous Hokkien Mee in Eunos so we decided to check that place out! If you don't already know, Hokkien Mee is one of my favourite Hawker food. So I readily agreed to it!
CHECK THIS OUTTTTT! THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST HOKKIEN MEE I'VE EVER TASTED! I was told that back in the 80s, they sold one plate at 15buxx! And you know 15buxx back in those days was a lot of money! And people still bothered eating it! Shows how delicious the Hokkien Mee really taste!
Playing around with new photo apps which I downloaded with an old picture of us! I was listening to Muse then, hence the caption hahaha.
Met up with the usuals (omg how I love calling them the usuals) at Wendy's 21st Birthday Celebration. I miss them so much, I miss the times we would meet up almost everyday to watch Ryan and Muddy play the guitar. Those were the good old days that I will always be fond of. We have all grown up now (though not much) and we're now busy with our own lives. But I'll never forget these people who made up most of my teenage years, who defined my youth for me, and who were like siblings to me from other mothers. I love all of you! *BIG BEAR HUG*
Another dressed down Sunday to run errands with Hansel. So much love for days like these. It just makes me feel so at ease around him.
We're currently on a quest to search for all the good food in the east! Please understand that good food isn't just western food or brunch sets like Eggs Benedicts or whatever have you. There's so much more to it! Okay, maybe I should be telling that to myself instead of all of you hahaha. But really, the east has a hell lot of food I've yet to get my tastebuds on. And my boyfriend and I are on a mission to conquer them all! FROG LEG PORRIDGE IT SHALL BE THIS VERY AFTERNOON!
@328 Katong Laksa
And on the following weekends, we had Katong Laksa, also in the East! You have to eat it together with the Mackerel Otah or you else you'll be missing out quite a bit!
@ Swee Lee
Beautiful, are these acoustics that I do not know how to caress.
Ended my day of errands with a Red Velvet cupcake which I've been dying to have. I kept telling Hansel that if only I could have just that oneeee cupcake, I'd be satisfied. By the end of the day, we discovered a new hide out, with a great ambience and cakes and pastries of great quality. Hansel bought me my cupcake from and I devoured it the moment I got home :)
@ Sugarcraft Ateliar
On a cold cold Sunday, we snuggled up at our new hide out with yet another red velvet cupcake just for me, chocolate mudpie and vanilla tea with Bon Iver playing at the back.
Loving the comfy ambience of the cafe.
A perfect environment for some productivity too! Getting down to work!
It was a weekend well spent indeed :)
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Happy Resurrection Day!
Firstly, I just want to apologize for not updating this space frequently enough. It gets really tiring to do so because when at work, I'm on the computer for so many hours straight, so much so that when I get home, I don't even want to touch or look at my laptop because it reminds me of work. The only time when I use my Mac is when I'm forced to or there are some blogshops launching new collections of clothes which I'm really interested in hahaha.
I have so much to say actually. I want to tell you guys about what I have been up to lately and the recent documentaries which I've watched about President Kennedy's assassination and all the conspiracy theories which were told (I'm such a nerd I know) I love watching Nat Geo, Discovery Channel. Hansel and I, we are such nerds. When we on the telly, we end up gluing our eyes mostly to these two channels and only occasionally switch over to MTV for some music when there's nothing left to watch. I shall get to that in a bit.
Lunch appointments for a blissful 2 days because the army was FINALLY kind enough to let their boys rest.
Lunch meet up, day 1
@ espresSOUP
Seafood baked rice and beef goulash soup in a bread bowl.
Lunch meet up, day 2
@ Hot Tomato
Heard pretty bad reviews about this restaurant. Even had a friend who told me she's been there three times and it was still as bad as her first. I was rather skeptical to be there but made do because we were running out of time. Much to my surprise, I was proven wrong! Though considerably cheap because of their lunch time sets, the quality of the food was not compromised! The Sirloin steak was better than many that I've tried. I shall go back for the Lobster and Steak lunchtime set which costs less than 20bucks hehe.
Weekends are dedicated for food hunting as usual!
@ Arteastiq
Our starters of smoked salmon, crab salad, topshell and Porkytutu my pocket size plush pup!
Pear Tea, one of the best! I think this place is good if you'd like go for High Tea. They have a wide variety of teas, from Floral Teas to Fruit Teas to Chinese Teas to even Alcoholic Teas!
Hansel's Cafe Latte and Porkytutu.
Salmon Steak and Ribeye Steak, which was really average. I suppose it's because this cafe only specializes in Teas.
Autumn Beef
Apple cake with Ice Cream, which sort of made up for the average tasting mains :)
Before leaving Artisteaq, I noticed that they sold the chocolate spoons which I've been searching high and low for! I remember vividly on my first ever date with Hansel, which was on Christmas Day, we bought these chocolate spoons from a deserted vintage shop in Tiong Barhu before heading to MBS to meet the rest of his friends to continue the celebration. Later in the hotel when I was feeling cold, he warmed up some milk and made Hot chocolate for me with those spoons. That was the last time I ever had the delicious tasting Hot Chocolate Milk because when we went back to the shop to get some more, they no longer sold them :( FINALLY, I'VE FOUND THEM! Was so so happy I insisted that Hansel make Hot Chocolate for me all over again just like he did the first time. Of course, he agreed! :)
An outfit entirely chosen and bought by love!
@ Marina Bay Sands
A usual Sunday.
Daddy's Birthday Celebration. We were all so happy that his operation was a success, and right after that it was his birthday. It was truly the best birthday present God gave him this year!
@ Swiss Bake
Impromptu Nights out once again! Sometimes I wonder why the army just can't be kinder to give them longer book out weekends and not eat into their Saturdays and Sundays instead of giving sudden Nights Out. I mean a Nights Out Session from 4pm to 10pm when they are allowed to book out on a random weekday is rather redundant because most of their family and friends will be busy working or schooling to be able to spend time with them. What they really need is their full weekends to be able to ensure quality time spent with their loved ones. There are so many ways to teach a boy to grow into a disciplined man, but by depriving them of time with their loved ones doesn't sound like a very wise thing to do if you ask me.
Okay, enough of that already. What I meant to say was.... the bread pudding at Swiss Bake is worth going back for! Haha. I was running around the whole bakery wow-ing at every cake/bread/pastry because I was seriously craving for dough-ey stuff, or anything to do with flour as a matter of fact. So we ordered bread pudding with ice cream, Scones, mini quiche and bangers with mash, cappuccino and iced latte.
Nights Out day also means snack shopping day for me! Snacks that Hansel bought for me to keep in the officer to make it a better place for me to work in, especially when I do OT :(
The following weekend, we headed to somewhere which was much raved about.
@ Koh Grill & Sushi Bar
Tried the Shiok Maki that everyone's been raving about and it was good. Well good only because it was so full of mayonnaise. The other dishes were quite a disappointment though. The Cha soba noodles tasted weird because the noodles were too soft. I kinda expected more because there was so much talk about this place on social media. The service especially, wasn't that good. Our initial reservations to the restaurant didn't seem to be taken seriously. We were made to seat so closely to another couple which was really awkward because we had to minimize our movements and couldn't help but listen to their conversation. We ended up not talking much ourselves.
@ Paris Baguette Cafe
Back here for some desserts! Oh my Crepe! Custard pudding, Chocolate flavoured royal pudding strawberry latte and some elbows hahaha.
Forever shopping hehe!
My new kicks arrived!!! So much love for my hidden wedge sneakers!
I just realized how much I haven't blogged because I'm giving you updates on three of my weekends! Here's the third! It was yet another foodie day for us. But a really comforting one this time round because we went back to places which we used to go, those places which weren't exactly expensive but served the food that we both enjoy eating.
@ Dickson's
Situated at Little India, our all time favourite Indian Restaurant. We have a tendency to over order our food. We are never able to finish what we order haha.
@ Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
After heading back and watching some chick flicks and allowing our stomaches to digest, we headed out in the middle of the night for supper at Swee Choon!
A hearty breakfast the following morning before Hansel books in :)
Then today on Sunday, when I decided to curb on my food intake, my attempts turned out futile. Ended up making Waffles with Strawberry cheesecake ice cream together with mum because we had cravings for it. Basically she made the waffles and I bought the ice cream, so I guess I deserve some credit for it haha.
I guess this pretty much sums up the weeks I haven't been blogging. Now, I mentioned earlier about the documentary which I watched about President Kennedy's assassination. I have so much interest when it comes to the things of history. Not that I'm very knowledgeable at all. But after the documentary, after watching the live footage of him being first shot at his back followed by another shot which blew up his head, I felt I had to understand more about this. I went home and googled and read up so much about President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I feel inspired though, by President Kennedy. He seems so much like a charismatic man, or at least the documentary portrayed him that way. Probably another reason why I enjoy watching Lana Del Rey's Music Videos. Because she adds in so many glimpses of history in it.
The next documentary AND movie I'd like to watch would be Argo. I know the movie has been out for awhile now but the Documentary interests me even more because of how the people who were involved back then came out to give their testimonies and accounts of what happened. Perhaps when I've watched more and understood the film better, I'll talk about it another time.
I'm currently planning a short trip with Amanda and I really want it to work out! Before school begins, I just want to go out and have some fun! It's been so many years since we really spent time together, we used to have the same things from clothes to stationaries back in Secondary school. I can't wait for our getaway trip. Can't wait to get everything confirmed!
Oh, and missing the bf who had an early book in this week. On a Saturday can you believe it?! Shall wait for his phone call to conclude my weekends. Sigh. In any case, Happy Resurrection Day everyone. Because this Friday was Good Friday, Sunday is Resurrection Day. The day that Jesus conquered the grave and came back to life. Easter Sunday isn't all about chocolate eggs and bunnies. The true meaning is about Jesus conquering death and sicknesses on the cross for us so that we might be sinless, without blemish in God's eyes. I could preach a whole sermon on this if I really had to explain it to you. For now, just understand this yea?
Have a great week ahead. I'm praying that this week will be a smooth one for me, so that I can fly into my boyfriend's embrace again. I am this overly attached girlfriend ever since a long time ago and nothing has changed. Haha.
I have so much to say actually. I want to tell you guys about what I have been up to lately and the recent documentaries which I've watched about President Kennedy's assassination and all the conspiracy theories which were told (I'm such a nerd I know) I love watching Nat Geo, Discovery Channel. Hansel and I, we are such nerds. When we on the telly, we end up gluing our eyes mostly to these two channels and only occasionally switch over to MTV for some music when there's nothing left to watch. I shall get to that in a bit.
Lunch appointments for a blissful 2 days because the army was FINALLY kind enough to let their boys rest.
Lunch meet up, day 1
@ espresSOUP
Seafood baked rice and beef goulash soup in a bread bowl.
Lunch meet up, day 2
@ Hot Tomato
Heard pretty bad reviews about this restaurant. Even had a friend who told me she's been there three times and it was still as bad as her first. I was rather skeptical to be there but made do because we were running out of time. Much to my surprise, I was proven wrong! Though considerably cheap because of their lunch time sets, the quality of the food was not compromised! The Sirloin steak was better than many that I've tried. I shall go back for the Lobster and Steak lunchtime set which costs less than 20bucks hehe.
Weekends are dedicated for food hunting as usual!
@ Arteastiq
Our starters of smoked salmon, crab salad, topshell and Porkytutu my pocket size plush pup!
Pear Tea, one of the best! I think this place is good if you'd like go for High Tea. They have a wide variety of teas, from Floral Teas to Fruit Teas to Chinese Teas to even Alcoholic Teas!
Hansel's Cafe Latte and Porkytutu.
Salmon Steak and Ribeye Steak, which was really average. I suppose it's because this cafe only specializes in Teas.
Autumn Beef
Apple cake with Ice Cream, which sort of made up for the average tasting mains :)
Before leaving Artisteaq, I noticed that they sold the chocolate spoons which I've been searching high and low for! I remember vividly on my first ever date with Hansel, which was on Christmas Day, we bought these chocolate spoons from a deserted vintage shop in Tiong Barhu before heading to MBS to meet the rest of his friends to continue the celebration. Later in the hotel when I was feeling cold, he warmed up some milk and made Hot chocolate for me with those spoons. That was the last time I ever had the delicious tasting Hot Chocolate Milk because when we went back to the shop to get some more, they no longer sold them :( FINALLY, I'VE FOUND THEM! Was so so happy I insisted that Hansel make Hot Chocolate for me all over again just like he did the first time. Of course, he agreed! :)
An outfit entirely chosen and bought by love!
@ Marina Bay Sands
A usual Sunday.
Daddy's Birthday Celebration. We were all so happy that his operation was a success, and right after that it was his birthday. It was truly the best birthday present God gave him this year!
@ Swiss Bake
Impromptu Nights out once again! Sometimes I wonder why the army just can't be kinder to give them longer book out weekends and not eat into their Saturdays and Sundays instead of giving sudden Nights Out. I mean a Nights Out Session from 4pm to 10pm when they are allowed to book out on a random weekday is rather redundant because most of their family and friends will be busy working or schooling to be able to spend time with them. What they really need is their full weekends to be able to ensure quality time spent with their loved ones. There are so many ways to teach a boy to grow into a disciplined man, but by depriving them of time with their loved ones doesn't sound like a very wise thing to do if you ask me.
Okay, enough of that already. What I meant to say was.... the bread pudding at Swiss Bake is worth going back for! Haha. I was running around the whole bakery wow-ing at every cake/bread/pastry because I was seriously craving for dough-ey stuff, or anything to do with flour as a matter of fact. So we ordered bread pudding with ice cream, Scones, mini quiche and bangers with mash, cappuccino and iced latte.
Nights Out day also means snack shopping day for me! Snacks that Hansel bought for me to keep in the officer to make it a better place for me to work in, especially when I do OT :(
The following weekend, we headed to somewhere which was much raved about.
@ Koh Grill & Sushi Bar
Tried the Shiok Maki that everyone's been raving about and it was good. Well good only because it was so full of mayonnaise. The other dishes were quite a disappointment though. The Cha soba noodles tasted weird because the noodles were too soft. I kinda expected more because there was so much talk about this place on social media. The service especially, wasn't that good. Our initial reservations to the restaurant didn't seem to be taken seriously. We were made to seat so closely to another couple which was really awkward because we had to minimize our movements and couldn't help but listen to their conversation. We ended up not talking much ourselves.
@ Paris Baguette Cafe
Back here for some desserts! Oh my Crepe! Custard pudding, Chocolate flavoured royal pudding strawberry latte and some elbows hahaha.
Forever shopping hehe!
My new kicks arrived!!! So much love for my hidden wedge sneakers!
I just realized how much I haven't blogged because I'm giving you updates on three of my weekends! Here's the third! It was yet another foodie day for us. But a really comforting one this time round because we went back to places which we used to go, those places which weren't exactly expensive but served the food that we both enjoy eating.
@ Dickson's
Situated at Little India, our all time favourite Indian Restaurant. We have a tendency to over order our food. We are never able to finish what we order haha.
@ Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
After heading back and watching some chick flicks and allowing our stomaches to digest, we headed out in the middle of the night for supper at Swee Choon!
A hearty breakfast the following morning before Hansel books in :)
Then today on Sunday, when I decided to curb on my food intake, my attempts turned out futile. Ended up making Waffles with Strawberry cheesecake ice cream together with mum because we had cravings for it. Basically she made the waffles and I bought the ice cream, so I guess I deserve some credit for it haha.
I guess this pretty much sums up the weeks I haven't been blogging. Now, I mentioned earlier about the documentary which I watched about President Kennedy's assassination. I have so much interest when it comes to the things of history. Not that I'm very knowledgeable at all. But after the documentary, after watching the live footage of him being first shot at his back followed by another shot which blew up his head, I felt I had to understand more about this. I went home and googled and read up so much about President Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. I feel inspired though, by President Kennedy. He seems so much like a charismatic man, or at least the documentary portrayed him that way. Probably another reason why I enjoy watching Lana Del Rey's Music Videos. Because she adds in so many glimpses of history in it.
The next documentary AND movie I'd like to watch would be Argo. I know the movie has been out for awhile now but the Documentary interests me even more because of how the people who were involved back then came out to give their testimonies and accounts of what happened. Perhaps when I've watched more and understood the film better, I'll talk about it another time.
I'm currently planning a short trip with Amanda and I really want it to work out! Before school begins, I just want to go out and have some fun! It's been so many years since we really spent time together, we used to have the same things from clothes to stationaries back in Secondary school. I can't wait for our getaway trip. Can't wait to get everything confirmed!
Oh, and missing the bf who had an early book in this week. On a Saturday can you believe it?! Shall wait for his phone call to conclude my weekends. Sigh. In any case, Happy Resurrection Day everyone. Because this Friday was Good Friday, Sunday is Resurrection Day. The day that Jesus conquered the grave and came back to life. Easter Sunday isn't all about chocolate eggs and bunnies. The true meaning is about Jesus conquering death and sicknesses on the cross for us so that we might be sinless, without blemish in God's eyes. I could preach a whole sermon on this if I really had to explain it to you. For now, just understand this yea?
Have a great week ahead. I'm praying that this week will be a smooth one for me, so that I can fly into my boyfriend's embrace again. I am this overly attached girlfriend ever since a long time ago and nothing has changed. Haha.
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