Twenty-Seven..

I finally turned 27 and yes, am officially in my late twenties -_-. It was another quiet affair, just the two of us and it began at my favourite NYC restaurant - Eleven Madison Park!

We were initially unable to get reservations (well, we only started booking 4 days in advance) and Mr Lim had to explain that it was for my birthday and that it is my favourite restaurant (Both facts are true!). We ended up on the waitlist and I was pretty disappointed that by thursday morning, there was still no news. Eventually, I was over the moon upon learning that they managed to squeeze us in! (Hooray!!)

I was expecting a simple lunch but was really surprised by the excellent service provided. It started when I was greeted at the door by name and led to a table with a hand-written birthday card for me! What a great personal touch!

The menu is really interesting and you could choose any 3 or 4 items from 12 choices depending on the number of courses you want. Hee, my selection was Tuna, Lobster, Beef and Berry! Zim's selection was Octopus, Lobster, Beef and Chocolate!

After placing our orders, we were served with a selection of amuses bouche! Our lunch started with a little dish of perfectly baked, cheesy gougéres that I could not stop munching on.

Tomato basil soup that was so refreshing and appetizing. While Zim found the taste a tad bit overwhelming, I simply loved it!

Smoked sturgeon sabayon with chive oil! I swear I licked the eggshell clean!

Just when we thought we would be served our first course, the service director came up to us and invited us for a kitchen tour. While she explained the functions of each section of the kitchen and how it is run, a gin cocktail was being prepared. What an experience!

My first course - Tuna:

Zim's first course - Squid:

2nd Course - Lobster:

3rd Course - Beef:

A palate cleanser - Egg white whipped cream using vanilla malt syrup and a drop of olive oil, with poppy seeds and seltzer. Well, it has a really interesting taste... Not quite sure if I'm a fan of it, but the afterall taste was really nice and light.

My dessert course - Berries! And they were really sweet to add a candle for the birthday girl!

Zim's dessert - Chocolate:

Just when we thought we were finally done with the meal, we were served mignardises that included my favourite macaroon! I was also given a box of desserts to go as a final birthday present.

And finally, the check arrives! I kept it as a souvenir as it has my birthdate written on it!

All in all, a very happy me...

A not-so-happy Zim, especially after footing the bill.

A happy us!

I'm so in love with the restaurant service, ambience and food that I would absolutely love to come back again. (Well, maybe not so frequently, especially after the damage.) Sigh, a little part of me kinda wished that this was the place Zim proposed at. *Ideas for singles out that!*

So, after the damage done at lunch, I settled for a homely and simple dinner - Japanese take out from my favourite restaurant - Oyishi Sushi! Well, I wanted a place where I could enjoy dinner with Sam, and since Irene was close, we decided to stay home and enjoy a simple take out!

Yummy chicken terriyaki!!

Happy Mummy with little Sammy..

Of course Sam was happy... he got to enjoy some yummy chicken too!

A happy us again!

Guess that's it! Last but not least, Happy birthday to me!

A hell of a weekend...

Finally able to get 2 consecutive weekend days off... All thanks to my birthday that also falls on a weekend... Some logical, yet stupid unwritten rule at work forbids us to take consecutive weekend days off without taking the friday and monday off. So theoretically, you need to burn 3 off days just to get that weekend off. Sigh, gotten used to my fate and let's move on...

Started off the weekend with 2 persons KTV at Marina's Kbox. Amzaing how I was able to wake up on time for this...Been sooooo long since I went Ktv, kinda rusty already, but who cares.. LOL, nothing exciting, but it was fun...

Followed by, a fantastic musical: 天冷就回来 (If there're seasons...). Superb act. Although there were occassional hiccups, the whole story line was touching, sad yet fun. Of course, the actors were fabulous, with goregous voices that easily captivated the audience and acting that were full of emotions and life. No doubt KeY cried her eyes out.. (every single time 小静 appears, I will cry). It helps that I was familiar with most of the songs, hence able to digest the songs better. Of course, the Singapore style musical always include lyrics. So, no worries on that. In addition, the musical changed my views on several songs. I never knew 细水长流 could be sang with such a sad story behind it, reminiscing times spent with someone who has passed on, T_T. I didn't know that 天冷就回来's lyrics was so meaningful until the musical. Plus, I didn't like 陪你看日出 initially as the song was totally overplayed. But after the musical, I am in love with the song~

But the best thing about the musical experience was that we were sitting on the very first row. First time ever in a musical was I able to see the every details of the actors' faces. And it totally felt like they were singing and performing just for me. Sigh~I really wanna watch it one more time... but too bad tickets are sold out.. guess I've to wait till 2009...

Met up with my beloved sistas and brother for dinner and for a drink. Went over to Long Bar @ Raffles Hotel for a drink... Interesting place with nice decor and a different concept. Each table has a whole bowl of peanuts (unlimited). The fun part of the place is that you are free to sweep the peanut case off the table onto the floor, or simply just throw the case anywhere on the floor (or, erm, on your friends). So everyone was able to relax and had fun throwing peanuts @ each other. Though the variety of drinks was not fantastic, the overall experience was interesting... No photos with me though... Shall wait for Qian to clear her work before she uploads the photos (if ever)...LOL

Day ended with mahjong (damn, i lost $$, but thanks to Zim who covered my loss with his wins, tmd) and supper @ Prata place over beauty world, which was of course accompanied by a hell lot of juicy gossips...

But overall, thanks sistas for spending my last day as a 22 year old with me... LOL

Another exciting day tmr...

Happy Birthday KeY! =P

I've got mail....

It's been a long while since I received a personal mail... A mail that doesn't tell me how much I have left in my bank account, a mail that doesn't tell me about the perks that the company is offering or a mail that doesn't tell me my lousy grades for the semester. Just a mail that is for me....

No, Will, the mail didn't get lost on the way to me.. It just took my mom forever to check the mailbox. And either way, it doesn't matter.. THe mail got here way before the deadline...



Have to admit that the card came at a timely moment.. Was feeling rather confused, scared and worried about an incident that took place earlier. But interestngly, once I saw the card, I was instantly comforted and started to feel happy.

Thanks for the kind gesture... Just a simple card's able to warm my heart and make me smile...

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Thanks Will...

27th June 2007...

Hee... Zim popped the question...and Key gave her answer...

"yes I do"...

我毕业了!!!!!!

After slogging my ass off for four horrid years... I finally reached the finishing line! As from 8th JuLy 2007, Ms Loo Ke Ying is officially a graduate! I have finally graduated from NUS!!!!!! Weirdly, I don't really feel the sense of accomplishment (so what if I'm a graduate... no big deal)..but a huge sense of relief! I'm finally free of assignments, free of exams and free of lectures... Rather heartlessly, I do not feel a sense of sadness upon graduation and I DO NOT miss NUS a tiny winy bit... Okay, probably just my hons class, but honestly, that's all...

LOL...

Anyway, managed to drag myself to the convo (nearly chickened out the night before) and hee, surprisingly, had a great time taking pics with my friends...

So here it goes...

A HUGE THANK YOU TO....

1. My beloved Sistas!!!!

Dear ray ray, although you couldn't make it there, we still left a place for u!!! Your punishment for missing my convo is to photoshop yourself into the picture!!! Remember to send me the photoshopped version k? And hopefully, we'll get a full attendance at our very next convo - either yours or Qiwei!
Dear Qian, thanks for babysitting BRAD... LOL, he seems to like u leh...=P
Dear Qiwei, thanks for being the bag bearer + occassion photographer...

2. ChuYun, Joyce & YItch!!!

Definitely my favourite series of pics during Convo.. Thank gals for coming down specially in your gown to take pics with me.. And of cos, we shall keep our gowns ready for the guy's graduation!!!


Thank you my dear ex-abusive-husband, Mr. Cheng Yichiao for sacrificing his work to grace the occassion!! Can't wait till it's gonna be his turn for convo... We girls are waiting~

3. Bball gang!!!!!!!

Sorry for boring you guys but a HUGE thank you for simply just being there!!!! =)

4. Dearest Auntie Loo

Thanks Mom for being there... sorry for neglecting u quite a bit.. But, I hoped i made you proud by being there, by finally becoming a graduate and for finally able to support myself financially! Thanks Mom!!! And of course, DAd! Though you couldn't be there, thanks for all the support and care you've given me! I'll do my best to be a filial daughter in future!

5. Erm, rather expectedly, Dear Zim

Thank you for being Mr. Photographer for the event. Thank you for Dear little BRAD (the cutie forever friend grad bear) and most importantly, thank you for helping me do most of my assignments!!! (oops... =P)

To every single one of my beloved friends who made it / couldn't make it, I heart you! It really warms my heart to see you all making the effort to come see me and all the congrats and blessings given!!! You guys are the best..

I LOVE YOU GUYS!