The Unexpected

The unexpected happened today and it reminded me that even the strong can crumble under immense pressure.

These people you look up to for guidance, who doesn't seem to waver at anything are only so strong. I'm reminded that we are only humans and there is only so much weight one can put upon their own shoulders.

Sometimes, I want to throw everything down and say, "Look, I've had enough." But how could I when others are still fighting even if they are bruised all over? People keep telling to go but I really can't bring myself to. Sure, the payout's rather pathetic not to say the least but I don't give a rat's arse about the battle. For me, it's always been about the people around me.

Hopefully this crisis will blow over very soon and we can all have a well-deserved break.

Living the Dream

I could never quite comprehend why some people would cry when they meet the idols they fancied.

But now I know.

It's actually this sudden surge of happiness that you can't quite contain. You just want to let it all out, to tell the world how incredibly happy you are.

I've never experienced anything quite like it and I must say, it was such a wonderful feeling (oh, this is a little embarrassing).
I would have to thank A1, Blue and Jeff Timmons for giving me that.

Yes, I went to their concert it was IN-CRE-DI-BLE.

I was screaming my lungs out then getting all teary the next.

Imagine an adult crying over some musicians!
But of course, they are not just some musicians to a handful of us.

They are a piece of puzzle in our own lives. As young primary school girls with skirts too long and socks too high, we listen to their CDs on repeat, feverishly memorising the lyrics and singing along to every song. We grew up with their music and remembered how we felt listening to it.

I'm glad I didn't miss out on this concert because seriously, it's the best, EVER!

I'm holding tight to this feeling. This pure happiness that isn't caused by anything material nor cash.

And oh, Ben's crazily charming fall-in-love-with-me smile.

Blueberries for Aaron

When a friend turns 21 but doesn't want any fancy party, what do you do?

Plan a surprise birthday dinner for him, of course!

Jones the Grocer seemed like quite the perfect choice for dinner that day. Albeit having a rather limited dinner menu, their selection of fromagerie (blue, Gouda  Swiss  cheddar, brie, Stilton, feta, goat, etc) are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Too bad I didn't snap a photo of their amazing artisan cheese collection. I'd really have to say it's my slice of heaven, I love cheese too much!

Aaron walked in with Leroi and from his face, you can tell that he had not expected to see us sitting around the table. Good job, us!


Mushroom Risotto


Wine Collection


Bacon-Wrapped... Something

And I found out that day that Aaron likes blueberries.

Jones' has the most gorgeous blueberry tart I have ever seen. Just look at it!

After we were all satiated, there was a small debate on our next destination and we decided to head to the birthday boy's abode for the first time. Packed macaroons from Antoinette (a Parisian pâtisserie and salon du thé), grabbed a couple pints of Häagen-Dazs' and off we wents.

Needless to say, crazy antics ensued once we are out of the public eye.

Pork Chop with Apple Sauce

One of my favourite western dish at Temasek Polytechnic during the course of my diploma.

I miss that place. I miss the liveliness, the cheerful chatters, slippers for footwear and NDP songs that resonate throughout the concourse when National Day is near. I liked how we can be so much at ease and yak about anything with no restraints.

It was with a heavy heart that I leave the school premise and head back to the office after lunch. I despise the cold silent environment and the fact that you can't talk shit with your co-workers least you want to be the subject of gossip-mongering. But work is work, I accepted that fact.

My time in school will always stay with me and I'm grateful for the friends that I have made along the way.

Char Siew Baos

Mr. Su slaughtered Roxanne and made char siew baos out of her.

Ah ha, I have such fun-loving teachers.