:: breathe ::

Gosh! Can't believe it's been 1.5 months since I came back from Australia... I am missing:

1)

the glorious cool weather!! WHY is Singapore so HOT????

The moment after I step out of shower... I have another shower of the 'other kind' - perspiration!! It's such a horrid feeling!!

2)

Missing the 'ability' to sit leisurely by a cafe in a market with an aromatic cuppa to start the day...
It's been "grab and go" these days!!

Work has been busy! Frustrating as it is, these work were not mine to complete but other's which I needed to help out with in order to get it completed! Talk about life! Nonetheless, glad that it's almost to the tail end of of that and to my own busy work period as there are less going out and more staying in office. At least I can clear up my paperwork - not looking forward to it but at least I should be able to BREATHE!!!

Although, I am certainly looking forward to:

1) Sex and the City movie that is opening next week! I've seen all the seasons and have been loving it! This movie proves to be one of my faves so far... love the soundtrack and the plot!! If you like the character! & yes I do love the Manolo Blahniks , and the quirky dressing of Carrie, the prim-ness of Charlotte, swelt-ness of Miranda, & of cos the sultry Sam - who doesn't!

*thanx to a wonderful babe who has ALREADY reserved her timing & arranged to go watch the movie with me!!- luv u lots!!*

2) GSS aka Great Singapore Sale
Haven't manage to check anything out.. but don't you just love a sale??

3) the June holidays!!
the kids (whom I teach are on their most-deserving break!) are away... I get free time during the weekends to scrap!! - finally!!

4) a holiday... yes another one!!... hopefully with massages too.. nothing planned but it's in the mind!! keke...

5) there are couple of other BIG things that I'm looking forward to as well! It's under wraps at the moment.... it's only at later part of the year when it can 'formally' materialise.. but right now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that they'll all happen!!

=)

:: late ::

Yupz... Late in wishing all mums, including those I do not know, hope you had a wonderful

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

Thank you for your incredible patience to teach us all about the ABCs of life...
Thank you for always offering a ride home no matter where you are...
Thank you for all the wonderful homecooked meals that you prepare every weekend...




My mom received her Mother's Day gifts in advance.. being the practical person that she is.. she asked for a sewing machine from my brothers. And me?ger loot of a dozen of hair dyes from Australia (which cost me almost 1-tenth of my shopping money!!) ...

For such occasions, Dad always believe that prices in restaurants are exorbitant and hence prefers to stay home to eat... & I guess we're pretty glad as mom does enjoy the cooking... after all her kids do help with the cooking...

Menu for last night's dinner...

For appetizers:
Rojak

For main:
1) Crab Bee Hoon Soup
2) Korean deep fried chicken
3) Blanched broccoli drizzled with Oyster Sauce & a sprinkling of garlic flakes
3) Oven grilled aubergine with miso topping

For dessert:
Almond pudding

Yes it was a feast, just looking at all the food on the lazy suzy (you know the round turning thingy on the table in Chinese restaurants? - yes I have that at home!!) I was full!!

Have a great week everyone!!

:: backie ::

*beware... long post with pictures!!*

Yes!! I'm back in Singapore and melting from the smattering heat!!

I so miss the nice cold weather in Australia.. of course not the part that my fingers almost froze off from the unearthly hour of 6am (Melbourne time), which was 4 am in Singapore.

My trip was GREAT!!! FANTASTIC!!! FABULOUS!!! I even wanted to extend!! *sigh*
Most days were spend just waking up and getting ready to go out.... chill out, walk around and to meet up with friends. This is what LIFE is meant to be, right??

The main reason for the trip is to attend a dear friend's wedding & to be 1 of her jie-mei's.
So here we are, the jie-mei's taking a group photo before the whole door haggling thing happened!

the lovely wedded couple!

*see Melbourne is cold.. wearing turtlenecks, scarves & jackets!!*

best-est pals in Perth :D Can't believe I've known them for 8 years!!!

luv these gals!!!

In Melbourne where there are lots of alley ways with lots of cafes...
&
aromatic wakeup calls ...

Cappuccino

latte

*luv how the little boy is holding a bouquet of flowers for his mom!*

another thing I love about Australia is how florists are at ever *almost* corner or along the street... and the flowers are just so vibrant!! This happens to be in Melbourne and right in front of the General Post Office!! Can you imagine Singapore doing that?? the flowers would have wiltered!!

&

of course...

There was lots of eating!!!

glorious chocolate!!

quaint little cupcake shop

cute little cupcake :D

wonderful breakfast... eggs benedict...
don't be jealous.. but breakfast was like this almost every other day!!

&

NOT FORGETTING!!!

SHOPPING!!!!

shoe shops in Australia are FILLED with shoes!!

LOTS & LOTS of shoes to make you wanna die.. oppz BUY!!
& when it is sales, it really is a SALE!! prices are usually 60% off!!

oh so wonderful.....

one of my favourite shops in Australia...
I so had to control myself when I was there!!

bought stuff from here, here, here, here, and here... & of course at lots of other cool places.. ;D
Love the factory outlets too... Bought 2 pairs of levi's jeans for A$75. They were already discounted & it was 50% off marked prices!! I can so faint!!

Yes.. saving up again & planning my next trip... kekeke.. hopefully soon!!

More photos to come.. but hang in there... need to edit & upload..

TFL!