Welcoming 2016

When we were younger, we used to head to friend’s place on New Year’s Eve for the countdown. The host will usually prepare dinner and snacks for us to last us till mid-night. Those were the days and now, our life has reached another level.

We tried celebrating the New Year with friends while their kids were younger and managed to keep their children awake till the countdown but now, it seems too difficult to do so anymore. We, as parents can’t even keep our eyes open when it reaches ten o’clock… hahahaahah

This year, we had our dinner at the comfort of our home and it was a simple and quiet celebration. Our kiddos were happy and we get to celebrate & did the countdown with them though we somehow took a nap and woke up just in time for the countdown…

Welcome 2016!!!! May this year be a better and fruitful year for everyone!

Our Yearly Yearend Gathering

Though we meet each other pretty often in a year but we never fail to meet again before the year ends.

This year, no exception, we met for high-tea at Le Espresso located at Goodwood Park Hotel. We did not manage to meet for Christmas this year and we had our gift exchange at the same time too.

This would be my 2^nd time dining at the Le Espresso and the spread remains fantastic! Besides their normal spread, they included some Christmas specials too and man, we enjoyed every bit of it.

Each time when my gang gets together, we are always cracking up with many funny stuff… and that’s makes me love them so much! We somehow never fail to create wonderful and memorable stunts at each outing.

During this meet up, we too took the opportunity to discuss about our up and coming trip together and it really got us really excited that we mentioned so many stuff to do like as if we are going to be away for a week!

Oh yes… we are sooooooooooooooo looking forward!!! Woohoo!!

Catching Up With Buddy

Office closure is the best time to catch up with pals before year ends. J

Today, I am happy to have met up with my buddy Rie whom I missed working with… we totally had so much fun during those days in office where we will start to do silly things whenever the boss is not around. Honestly, we did some other ugly stuff even the boss is in… hahahaahaha

We went to have our lunch at Angelina located at Capitol Building and this would be my first time trying out the food there. Both of us were kind of lost in that place though there was not much choice early in the morning… hahahaahah

We settled for their set lunch which was totally a treat! It was a $39++ 3- course lunch set with soup/salad, main and coffee. We both opted for the salad and man… it was superb! The portion was pretty generous and so delicious that I would like to have another portion.

Then came our mains… I had the ravioli truffle and she had the king prawn fettucine in cream sauce. Both were fantastic!!! After the wonderful set of lunch, we were left with no space for desserts…

Though it was a short meet up but we totally enjoyed each other’s company and of course the funny conservation we shared… hahahaah…

Boxing Day

It has been a tradition to allow the kiddos to open their Christmas presents on Boxing Day and I am really happy that Faith kept that in mind.

Early this morning, she actually reminded me about opening her presents and asking me when will be the good time…

Faith      : Mummy, when can I open my presents? It is Boxing Day today right?

Mum     : Yes sweetheart, you can open them today but perhaps after dinner.

Faith      : Huh… how come have to open after dinner? I will be having lunch later right? Cannot open     after lunch?

Mum     : mmmh… don’t you think it’s better to open your presents with the family? We can wait for     Papa right?

Faith      : mmmmh… Okay lor… but I have to wait so many hours until it’s after dinner… I wish we      can have DINNER now!

Mum     : **Eye Rolled**

Baby Emma wasn’t sure what she was doing but somehow happily tearing the presents and smiling when I helped her to open some of the gifts.

 Thank you everyone for your gifts.

Christmas @ Cousin’s Place

It is a yearly affair that we will have a family gathering during Christmas season as one of the bonding session. J

This year, we celebrated Christmas with someone closed missing in the family. My dear Third Aunt who passed away just a day after Emma was born. It was one of my greatest regret not being able to see her for the last time and not able to send her off.

My cousin BG invited us to her place for Christmas dinner gathering but I do feel her presence though she is no longer with us. She was the one who taught and spoke to me in Teochew since I was little and I do miss her pretty much. Mmmh….

I am pretty proud of my cousin BG who single-handedly prepared the food for us with very little help from my other cousin’s helper. Cousin BG, someone whom I know with very little knowledge of cooking could now stirred up a table of delicious food. Thumps Up!!

This would be the 2^nd visit of Emma to cousin BG’s place and though she is pretty much unfriendly towards my relatives but at least, she was comfortable to be left alone to play at least for about 20 minutes. :0)  

Though it was a simple gathering but to me, it was a great session and fellowship the family. Our kiddos are happier in receiving X’mas gifts from their aunties while the adults enjoyed food, talks and laughs.

Merry Blessed Christmas everyone!

MC Annual D&D 2016

This year’s D&D is slightly different from the usual as we celebrated MC’s 60^th Anniversary during our event. Many programs were aligned for this special occasion and I would say I am very happy to be part of the committee.

Since the theme is Glamorous 60^th so, we requested my best buddy Rie to do our make up for the night and man…. she did such a fantastic job! Not only that she was our MUA but also the partner of Jessie so that she can join us for the dinner too.

The crowd tonight for the event made an historical number of 440 guests which is one of the highest numbers! Though the ballroom was able to accommodate maximum tables of 42, we somehow managed to squeeze everyone in and there were still room for walking. J

The night began with the Taiko Drum as the opening and followed by GM’s speech, Long Service Awards and we arranged a cake cutting ceremony to mark the 60^th Anniversary for our company. The cake was distributed to every table after the ceremony and was really happy that it was enough to feed all. J

Before the dinner was served, there was a slide presentation of our company’s history back from 1955 when our company was established. I was happy that everyone enjoyed the slides which I had prepared and I did received good comments for it too. J Woohoo!!!

I was able to enjoy the dinner with old colleagues as we invited the pioneers to join us and with their company, it made the event even more special. The program did not bore us as there were many performances by staff and we added bonus draws in between the dinner to surprise our guest. Besides the bonus draws, we too prepare 25 lucky draw prizes compared to the usual 20 prizes. :0)

 

The entertainer that we chose for the night really brought the whole event to the highest point of joy. Charles the beatboxer, who did such a fantastic job and the whole ballroom, was filled with excitement and everyone was so attentive to his performance. For me, I wanted to bring him home to be my personal radio…. Hahaahahahaha

Thought it was just a few hours of fun but at the end of the event, I felt a sense of relieve and satisfaction for it went very well. I really want to thank the SUPER DUPER GOOD MC Joshua Tan who made the inactive crowd to join in all the games and making them enjoyed the event! Thumps Up! 

A big THANK YOU to my fellow committee members who worked so hard for this event and deep appreciate your kind effort and cooperation!  Cheers!

 

 

Star Wars Craze

The Star Wars movie released yesterday and many of my friends managed to get the tickets for the premier or the opening screening. For me, I would love to go but can’t get the tickets as most of them bought the tickets a month or 2 ago.

Samantha saw the news about the Star Wars Ez-link cards to be on sale today at selected 7-Eleven stores and I rushed down to get the cards this morning! I was Feeling happy that I was their 1^st customer to buy the cards since the sales opened. J

Well, though it’s the Star Wars craze is only for the time being but being a big Star Wars fan, the craze will last me as long as it takes… J