new wardrobe fit for a month of cny celebration. otd for first day of lunar new year. hearts on my toes. his sometimes random acts that throw me off guard with a smile no less. porridge for the sick. bedridden and super crappy. rediscovering the joy of plain bread. mee sua with love from mummy for fourth day of lunar new year, our shared chinese birthday.
If I haven’t mention before – there’s something about me.
I constantly worry that I am not working enough, even though I have loads of things to do. It doesn’t matter that Little Red Heels is a perpetual work in progress. It doesn’t matter that Lxxla is ongoing and still growing that we need to nurture it with care.
This month, I seem to be managing the workload better. At least, I found some time to upload new items to Jipaban; and later this week, I’ll be popping by LRH’s rack at First Day (FEP) to do some major stock restructuring.
(I just wish my body will cooperate so I can do all these without any disapproval, but since this is part of me, it is beside the point.)
Having relatively more time makes me want to do more – like going for property course, something I’ve been wanting to pick up for a long time. I am crazy but I don’t know why I can’t bum for nuts.
With all these said, I have one person to specially thank. No prizes for guessing who –>
This pretty amazing of a guy. I think blogshop owners’ boyfriends are the most poor thing. They do all the dirty work – carry our stocks, send out packages, double as photographers at our photoshoot and countless random tasks we can’t handle including pacifying your parents.
For Collin, I always think that I am simply pushing his limits. It doesn’t help that Collin isn’t one who gives words of affirmation. One day he may just snap. But as per many funny things in life (like treasuring your loved ones when they’re still around), you fear but it doesn’t change anything. This is why I always tell my customers, whenever they remember, do treat their boys well, reward when possible and not take their help for granted.
There’s also a saying that to capture a man’s heart, you have to capture his stomach. Obviously, I can’t cook for my life, so I brought Collin to Dozo at Valley Point for his birthday dinner. And yes, it’s freaking yummilicious and value for money!
If you haven’t been there, you should call and book a table now. Just $70 per pax (taxes included) for a 7 course dinner and attentive service.
Why I am a lousy girlfriend? Because I made Collin stay home on his birthday till 6PM so I can finish up my LRH launch. Blah, I suck. This man, strange as he is, was still happy. ♥
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Somen sticks were served
while we wait for the 7-course meal to begin.
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Appetiser – smoked salmon (my pick), scallop (collin’s pick), foie gras
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Cold Dish – him/ beef tataki (recommended), me/ smoked duck breast
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Side Dish – him/ foie gras chawanmushi with truffle, me/ soft shell crab (recommended)
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Soup – him/ beef consumme, me/ mushroom soup with truffle
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Main Dish – him/ beef tenderloin, me/ crispy kurobuta pork cheek (both recommended)
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Dessert – him/ creme brulee (recommended), me/ warm chocolate lava cake
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Drink – him/ iced mallow apple melody, me/ signature mocktail (not recommended)
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The whole experience was made even better ’cause of their fantastic service. The male staff served us a small slice of cheesecake on the house upon knowing that it’s Collin’s birthday and he coincidentally is a great photographer when he cheekily initiated that we do a kiss shot.
So that’s Dozo for you! Definitely worth a return visit when we are feeling the need for a treat. Slurps!
Oh yea, and that’s my new crop! Because intelligent me decided to perm my long ends to a nice round inward curl when I was on my overseas work trip, and the unreliable salon turned my ends to some brown hay that curl all directions but inward. -_-
Oh wells! Hair will grow out and pardon me, but I think I actually look pretty decent in short hair. Muahahaha. Toodles!
I don’t know what else to say, having spent 9 birthdays (now 10) and numerous festivities with this chap, I’ve probably exhausted all niceties and words of blessings. So much so the idea of getting a card did not occur ’cause the content will most likely turn out to be some random read and throw away.
So this year, action speaks louder than words.
This man who has showered me with so much care and love is admittedly deserving of the best.
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My present to him started with a Tokyo getaway (06-11 July),
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and ended with a nice Japanese 7 course dinner at Dozo tonight.
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I hope you’ve enjoyed them all!
You’ve been great bf all this while, even though you like to fart big time in my room OR would sometimes flick nose shit at my laptop OR periodically wipes your dripping mucus on your singlet OR always nags a hell lot like a disgruntled granny.
ALL SUPER IRRITATING!
But okay, I will bear with it ’cause your tender care made me fall in love with you and I am stupid enough to love you and bear with all the above.
(It’s late. I’ll blog soon.)
Happy birthday, Collin!
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My birthday is well one month back and only now that I’m finally blogging about it.
Such efficiency I know. Urps.
So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN.
So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN.
So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN.
So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN.
So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN. So I am EIGHTEEN.
(delusion, just ignore me)
As you grow older, birthdays are spent with quiet groups of people
you love and have collected over the years of living.
Not meaningless massive crowd of people at clubs.
(#1 sign of aging)
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My birthday started days advance with 2 other FEB babies of the family.
And because it was just after CNY, we first lohei to a great year ahead!
This family I love and grew up with.
Almost always followed by mahjong!
(#2 sign of aging)
They taught me being down to earth, how happiness can be simple,
what family is, and how care and sincerity works.
thank you
♥
The immediate night before my birthday was spent with,
JANEY BANEY!
She is undisputedly the most precious takeaway from my ex-job. : )
ICE EDGE CAFE
2 KOVAN RD #01-10 SIMON PLAZA
Jane is always full of funny ideas, and she did it again by giving me
Bird’s Nest from Eu Yan Sang. Thanks Jane and Leon!
(#3 sign of aging)
Haha. I needed that and have taken 2 out of 6 till date.
Feels very indulgent. I likey.
The most resourceful, the nicest and real, the one that always something up the sleeves.
This girl I love! Don’t ever disappear from my life ok?
thank you
♥
Scurried to Meng’s house after meeting Jane
’cause they are complaining that the b’day girl is late.
How can, right? Haha. It’s my privilege! *flicks hair
These people are constant in my life the past 12 years. (#4 sign of aging)
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Normally natural camwhores, I don’t know why we took so long to arrange this group shot.
OMG! And they are crazy enough to get me the sewing machine from my b’day wish list.
It’s now still in box and comfortably sitting at a corner of my room. Haha.
But I love it nonetheless, just have to get my ass to the free sewing lesson
so I know how to operate it and not cause a fire in the house.
Satisfied recipient (right) with THE gorgeous buyer (left).
(cue: applause)
Dearest ever UG, you guys are superly precious, and we don’t have to say much.
Cliche, but yes, FRIENDS FOREVER! Heh. : )
thank you
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As Collin has lovingly planned our V-day,
I decided to cut him some slacks by planning my b’day breakfast!
Borrowed my sis’ Copen ’cause I intend to travel a fair bit for this place.
It was meant to be a surprise to him but silly me left my iPhone on while googling for the place.
But he played along until we reach the place and I couldn’t find the cafe,
even though it was right smacked in front of me.
RIDERS CAFE
51 FAIRWAYS DRIVE
Impossibility to get here without a car, but after you reach,
the rest is history ’cause the place is beautiful.
We had the legendary pancakes and this breakfast set thing.
Forgot the names but they were both great!
For the ambience and food, we’ll definitely be back for more. : )
The day was spent walking around town from one boutique to another
to get the present for myself, as a reward for all the hard work the past 1 year at LXXLA.
We went to Prada (4 times), LV (3 times), Chanel, Gucci, Miu Miu,
Loewe, Hermes, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ferragamo, etc.
Machiam making a life and death decision.
Poor Collin, but thankyouthankyouthankyou lovelovelove!
I eventually decided on the classic black Saffiano leather Prada wallet.
That ends the many years of wondering if I prefer a whatever wallet with a lot of money inside,
or a nice wallet with not so much money inside. Because when you start earning your own keep,
you CAN have the best of both worlds. In moderation of course.
For dinner, Collin brought us to this Japanese restaurant at Telok Ayer Street
that serves insanely nice soft shell crab california roll.
HACHI TEI JAPANESE CUISINE
147 TELOK AYER STREET
He had:
I had:
L . O . V . E
thank you
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Last but not least, to ZI and JACKSON,
for buying one of the most functional items ever:
TARGUS USB HUB
I bet your eyes twitch every so once in a while
’cause I use it every single day and never fail to look at it
and thank its presence! Works like a dream.
Best tech accessory ever.
To my favourite couple, I love you guys!
Sincerely, really, deeply.
thank you
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And that’s my, erhem, EIGHTEEN b’day!
(#5 sign of aging)
thank you
thank you
thank you
thank you
thank you
thank you
thank you
loves
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It’s my birthday, and everyone knows how old I am, either that or they all know how afraid I am to turn a year older. As much as I am delusional and claims I’m eighteen (hey! I was eighteen last year as well!), fact is you simply don’t turn older ok? Older is a term reserved for teenagers; aging is more like it. Ahhhhhhh!
So well, I am ‘eighteen’. As my dearest Jane has said, age is just a number.
And man, I have truly live up all my years thus far – wrong decisions, right decisions – I must have made more right ones to be surrounded by so many loved ones! I’m blessed. Thanks for being there, you and you and you and you and you and you and youuuuuu! 
Off for my surprise breakfast which I’ve planned for myself. Haha!
I’ll update soon!!
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Pampering myself by going to facial and mani+pedi with sis in a while.
Very last minute I know, if they screwed up anything, it’s screwed up.
Haha, but it should be fine!
Love because Collin has planned something for us in advance for v-day
and this time round, he is not telling. I say he is getting better at this
’cause I totally have no idea; maybe except that
it involves Sentosa,
it’s not taxing – quoting him “the most taxing part is getting to Sentosa”,
plus these abstract clues he wrote on my whiteboards (my christmas present from him):
So exciting! I’ll keep you guys updated what’s up!
The ball is now thrown back in my court,
and I think I have a v-day present in mind that he will rather adore as well.♥
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Finally,
(updated 27MAR2010)
Chanel classic wallet (OOS, on waiting list) - wait no more, bought a Prada instead
USB hub - Zi & Jack got a Targus USB hub for me!
Things that I don’t really need but it’s nice to have:
BB - I think I still like my iPhone
DSLR - idontneeditidontneeditidontneedit
Sewing machine - UG got this for me, awwww.
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Meh, not a very good list but there really isn’t anything that I really need/want.
What might always work will be a hell lot of stationery and maybe a subscription to yoga (or any fitness) class. The former to feed my obsession, the latter to end my procrastination (but please don’t sign me up alone).
I’m so difficult but that’s how eighteen years olds are like. *erhem
If you can think of something else, do go ahead!
UG, we shall not be procrastinators this year! : )
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To commerate my birthday, I skipped school today! Lalalala.
I am bad.
Gulps. I am kind of downplaying THE day – my form of denial that I am really ageing numerically. I try to remember the lesson taught in Tuesdays with Morrie. That I’ve been 19 and now it is my turn to be 2_, and I should hence probably embrace it.
Gulp gulps. I am not ageing gracefully, am I?
Mister CG is having a morning mid-sem test and that would mean no concrete plans for the day. (He told me, shop and eat, shop and eat.) I am not expecting anything out of him actually. So anything out of the blue would probably surprise me. But knowing him, oh wells.
It takes 2_ years to finally realise that it’s best not to have expectations. ‘Cause in that case, you will never be disappointed. And any good that came out of it will be a pleasant surprise.
Goodbye, wilful adolescence.
Hello, eternal youthfulness. (Heh.)
And not forgetting the self-confidence and self-assurance that comes along with erm, age the years. Life is good! Hope things are flowing for you too.
P.S. The meet up with UG yesterday night was brief but to say the least, therapeutic. You guys are great, really great. Need I say more?
