Sweet.Lingering.Fantasies: Looooong Updates (photos-heavy)

Was just talking to my colleague the other day.. it's only about 1 month before our immensely-long 2-week break in December, however, in the meantime we have loads of work to clear first!

Haiz, let's not think about the depressing stuff.. these 2 weeks had its share of minor hiccups for me, but as like all things i learned, i'm trying to learn to take it in my stride and let it be a good lesson for future repeats of the same incident.

So let's fall into the things that have been making me really happy this past month!

::Jolie Avenue::

I discovered a couple of online shops i really like.. the first one is Jolie Avenue, which came to my notice first through Grace. She bought me this really lovely pair of earrings for Xmas last year, and i been in love with the shop ever since. I bought something for one of my galfrens, and she really liked it. thinking of buying from them for my Xmas shopping this year again.. In the meantime, i gotten a few trinkets for myself!

In the mail... intricately and individually wrapped.

The pair i love most at the moment.. made of buttons and scissors charms.. Sewing Kit earrings as they are called by the creators. Super Unique. Loves.

Constellation set of earrings and necklace.. Thoughtful discount given as i purchased it in a set. Reminds you of the constellation of stars in the sky ain't it?

Spring earrings. Can be worn on all seasons in my opinion. I love the swirls and leaf charms.

::Lavender Closet::
I actually discovered this online before realising they have a shop on Bugis level 2. Simply love their well-made plus-size pieces and impeccable service by the sweet owner, Kayde, who makes the effort to remember all her customers and their likes and styles. No pics to show but some of the pieces i been wearing to work received good compliments. Yipps! I love how the cut of their clothes flatters.

::Recce-ing at Sentosa::

This Nov-Dec been and is going to be fun fun fun cos i'm working with my fav gals.. We are just a crazy bunch when we get together and laugh over the silly jokes we make.

Eating that Giant 'dog at Siloso Station

Brings you back to childhood doesn't it? I wanted that playhouse when i was younger..

What's hiding behind the brollies?

"hui(3) meng(3) yi(4) xiao(4)" 2 pretty ladies..

Acting like 2 shy shu nus on the bridge..

Gimme that papaya!!

:: 2D1N Soccer Camp::

Our Soccer Club which we initiated is taking off.. albeit some hiccups along the way.. We know at the end of the day, it'll be worth it.

The 2D1N camp was a form of bonding for the boys.. and despite it being only 2D1N, it was enough to tire the workers out.. think i'm getting old.

(i dunno if i'm allowed to post pics of our youths on the net.. so only got us here)

Waiting for the boyz to serve us our BBQ food.. haha

V tired on the 2nd day of camp..

All things yellow.. a little sunshine.

::Food at Various Places::

I been to various places, mostly with my beloved family, to eat in the past month.

::Marche @ ViVo::

Verdict: Not nice.
The food used to be better. Actually the place we chose to sit at was nice, till a group of ............ came in and spoilt the atmosphere.

Lovely cottagey atmosphere till our meal was spoilt.. [-_-"]

::Awfully Chocolate from ViVo::

Meis wanted to try.. I had it a few years ago when a friend bought it, but i had the banana version. Both are equally nice, but for this, we tried the pure version cos 2nd mei dun like banana. Fussy. Haha. We also tried the ice cream, which was pure H.E.A.V.E.N.

::Ma Maison @ Bugis::

Fine dining Japanese-Western concept restaurant tucked away in a corner on Level 3.

Verdict: Not nice cos my paella wasn't done nicely at all. The rice was too hard and dry and the seafood was not fresh at all. To think it's their signature dish.

Lovely atmosphere. I love their soft romantic lighting and candlelight and quaint table setting.

Meis' pasta was nicer than my paella.

Messy arrangement plus not-nice paella [-_-"]

The bill was settled in this unique manner--bring this set of keys to the cashier! Haha innovative! 2nd mei said she wanted something like that for her 21st gift-mum told her to bring this home to wear. Mei was like [blearghz] haha. love my fam.

::Desserts @ MOF Bugis::

My first time trying their desserts. Meis and Mum had tried them before at the CCK outlet and had praised it to the skies. Really lovely, light on the palate, icy-cold with fresh ingredients. Loved every bite. A delicious way to end the evening.

My sesame ice-cream..

3rd mei's...

:: Pa's Bday::

Dad's bday was celebrated with a Coco Obsession cake from FourLeaves.

I love this pic, though it's dark. Love how Bibi is looking up at papa.

::Treats from my dears::

I cannot say enough how v lucky i am to have these dears in my life.. must be karma accumulated from previous lives. Always there to pamper me and spoil me, these 2. Who else but my flo and grace dears?

Grace dear treated me to a day, all-expenses day treat. First lovely dim sum at Min Jiang Restaurant at Goodwood Park, then a relaxing scrub and massage at Fullerton, then tea at Raffles Hotel, and she got me these 2 lovely gifts--a lovely candle-holder carved entirely out of marble, and a lovely painted-glass box to store my knick-knacks. Am i blessed, or blessed?

Then another week, my dearie flo dated me for lovely dim sum at Imperial Treasure Restaurant at Taka (this place is authentic for their dim sum-can bring my family there sometime). The silly gal bought me this cute little twin stars expandable ruler. i still can't stop laughing at her expression over the expandable ruler. hehe

Yes i really love dim sum. I prefer good dim sum at times to a full heavy meal, cos with dim sum, it's light on the palate and i can try a variety of dishes. My dears know me well. And i love eating with them cos they make food more enjoyable with their hearty appetites and interesting commentaries on the food haha.

At Imperial Treasure.. tea to cleanse your palate.

Lovely belated bday gift from my sweet nurturer Karrie!! Lovely old gold fairy necklace to add on to my collection! i dun really like gold but old gold, almost fading to bronze, is nice. I love the design of this fairy v much. Thinking of using this as a template for my next tattoo!

::Ladies' Night @ Waraku::

Finally plans for a gals' night out at my centre followed through. We decided to utilise the lovely promotion Waraku has for the ladies on Mon night - 50% off the entire bill for min. 4 ladies! Is it good or wad? Promotion till end-Dec for those not in the know, ONLY FOR LADIES. I heard most of the restaurants already have their Mon nights booked up to Dec. So now must walk-in. Lucky we had Piglet who took time off who kindly went to queue early for us. We ordered like there's no tomorrow and ended up paying only abt 20bucks each! And that is given that we ordered like there's no tomorrow...

Gimme my food quick! Hungreeeeehhhh...