Joyeux Anniversaire Brina

My good friend Brina celebrated her 23rd birthday with us last night over some French Cuisine. I'm not sure if I ever tasted French food before but it was my first time in a solid French Restaurant. Many of the customers were foreigners (probably French) so I had a good time imagining that i'm in France eating a French dinner. lol.

I am no food blogger and those pictures are definitely amateur! It's the best I can do with my lousy digicam in a dim bistro :P

French desserts are definetely to die for! That Creme Brûlée is fantastic! and I feel really evil to say that, that Foie Gras was sumptuous! Of course I' promise to never eat one again, the making of it is just brutal. Definitely going back there again for their Creme Brûlée :D

Check out Lady IronChef's review on Bistro Du Vin.

BISTRO DU VIN

1 Scotts Road
#02-12 Shaw Centre
Tel: +65 6733 7763
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10pm

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AU REVOIR MES AMIS!

It's my Birthday!!

Again I am overwhelmed by the amount of greetings I received in Facebook/Twitter and SMS from friends and relatives around the world. Thank you so much for the love guys, I am seriously touched :)

You all are the reason why my Birthday is Happy ♥

Lots of love, aim.

Piolo Pascual's Album Launch

I have had a crush on him since god knows when so I was ecstatic when my dad told me that he would be coming to Singapore, I literally shouted my lungs out. And my parents was ever so sweet to help get me the tickets :)

So yesterday I checked one of the item in my "Things I need to do before I die" List, or in short my Bucket List, because last night I met one of my favorite artiste in the Philippines; Mr. Piolo Pascual :D

I had to rush down right after work to catch his concert, spend the last of my pay and now i'm totally penny less but it was definetely worth it!

The night was filled with romance and so much energy as different artists serenades the audience with hit songs from the Philippines ..

YENG CONSTANTINO!

She is so cute and bubbly in real life, down to earth and super friendly! I'm an instant fan :)

Then finally the star of the night :D

OMG, and the ladies around me went insane! Squeezing and shouting. It was crazy, i had to go back and sit.. after I got to touch him too of course ;) haha.

Saw my "Ate(s)" from CGH! :D It was good seeing them again after a long time!

I got to meet and greet Piolo after the concert and it was more than a dream come true! Not only did I met one of the most beautiful man made on earth, I got to kiss him too! *Blushh* I am stil on cloud nine...

Will be adding more of the pictures in my Facebook Page! And to end, my most prepared outfit of the day:

Top: Bugis Street
Skirt: Forever 21
Shoes: DMK

That was not the same shoes I was wearing at the concert, but I thought this would have looked better. Heels that i'm wearing in the concert was from New Look.

lets talk about PROM :)

inspired by the Disney's Movie Prom

I'm very excited because this is such a fun topic to talk about. Some boring dude or dudette would retaliate by saying "Pft! Prom only, no big deal" - Go live your life in some dusty old closet and stop messing with other people's fun!

& HOW CAN IT NOT BE A BIG DEAL TO ANYONE?! Honestly people Prom is a BIGGER deal than your own wedding! Think about it, you can get married more than once in your life (though hopefully it doesn't turn out that way for you) but Prom is once in your lifetime!

Unless you repeat high school over and over again or you go to a Junior College or Polytechnic or University and have another there, but we all know those won't be the same as Highschool Prom.

So Dress your very best and Enjoy every minute of it! :D

Speaking of Dress, ladies here are some tips:

• As much fun Prom will be, the whole process of finding what to wear can be such a hassle so don't wait till the last minute to find the right outfit! Start NOW!



• Dress according to the Prom Theme. If it's Ebony or Ivory wear white or black outfit, if it's masquerade don't forget your mask! Etc.



• Ladies, choose a dress age appropriate. Yes long dresses looks stunning and sophisticated but it can make you look old, unless it's a Princess Dress



• Short dress > Long dress if you would be dancing.



• Go bold with your choice. Go over the top and don't be boring! the more sequins / crazier design the better!



• Watch movies for inspiration:

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GoodLuck! :D

HAPPY BELATED THANKSGIVING DAY EVERYONE.

huh?

I'm aware Singaporeans are not so much familiar with this holiday. Thanksgiving Day is one of the holidays celebrated in America/Canada, it is as important as Christmas and is celebrated on every fourth thursday of November. It is a day where family and friends feast over good food and say thanks for whatever blessings they had that year.

My family (not being an American) don't religiously celebrate it, but this year is special because my dad's birthday falls on the same day. It's a tradition started when he was just a little boy. Dad was born on November 25 1965, thursday. Ever since, my grandparents would cook turkey and lots of food whenever his birthday falls on thanksgiving :)

Growing up in Singapore where everyone is almost as fortunate as the others, it's hard to see what you can be really thankful for. As a child i have always been asking for more and my grandparents would always say i should be thankful for what i already have, that i shouldn't compare myself to anyone because i am blessed enough.

I've always felt like they were just saying that till I've actually seen people sleep on streets, little children begging for money, simple things like chocolates treated as luxuries. And ever since i've been thankful for the easy life that i have though it is not always shining shimmering splendid :)

Date Night with the Family.

Last night we celebrated my brother Jez's birthday over Japanese dinner and a movie after. Such a simple affair although it is quite a big deal for all of us, especially for him, that he's hitting another milestone in his life.

He turns 18 this year :)
Weeeeeeeeeee!!!

A little bit more wiser, a little bit more responsibilities on your shoulder.

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HARRY POTTER and the Deathly Hallows was AWESOME!!!!

Honestly, I wasn't excited to catch this show. I was a huge Harry Potter fan when i was little because i had this major crush on Daniel Radcliffe :P, but after Chamber of Secrets when he starts to look old and the original Dumbledore died i grew tired of watching it. Plus, the storyline wasn't as good (except Goblet of Fire), it starts to become more action and less magical. So i stopped catching it in Cinema. Thank You Channel 5 for the HP marathon, so i could catch up.

It was my brilliant mom's idea to watch the show. She was so enthusiastic about so we thought why not? And i'm glad we did!!! The movie was so riveting i was holding my breath the entire time. And the free wand sets the mood even better :D

I'm not going to ruin it for those who have not watched it yet (YOUSHOULD!!), so here's the trailer..

I CAN NOT WAIT FOR PART 2!!! (Tip: be sure to catch half blood prince first to prevent "huhs?" in the cinema and irritate your friend who knows it all) Alrighty, that's it.

EXPECTO PATRONUS!!

The previous birthday pictionary post has an explanation behind it. There was so many things I wanted to say but i couldn't get my sentence/words out right BUT unlike yesterday i'm actually feeling quite chatty today.

So yes i am finally TwentyOne - a Legal Adult :)

Everyone is pressured to have an extravagant twenty first party, i wanted one too, but for me to force it out from my parents would be really selfish. Therefore i welcomed adulthood in the simplest way possible but the surprises, pressents, and the avalanche of birthday greetings made my twenty first birthday extra special.

Friday, 22 October 2010

My birthday celebration started unexpectedly the week before my birthday. On friday my Clinical instructor and school mates surprised me at work with a mini pink Hello Kitty cake and a birthday card :) Of course I was really touched, i've only known those people for less than a month! Twas a really good move to start work and the weekend. I was all smile after and excited for my birthday weekend haha.

Saturday, 23 October 2010

Saturday was spent with my closest friends over a Korean BBQ, yeaps their idea. They love it but i'm not sure it's my favourite. Kind of new to my tastebuds maybe, but it wasn't that bad though if you ask me I still prefer Japanese. I love that we had a room to ourselves, makes the gathering more intimate and it was really sweet for the guys to come too. I thought it would be just us girls :P After that it was K-oke till the early morns. Fun :D

Monday, 25 October 2010

My big day! Had to head to work early in the a.m. I togeher with Syakirah ordered Pizzas for everyone for lunch. Then probably the best surprised ever, my brother came to the hospital to give me flowers hahaha! It was from love :) Thank you boys ..

After work I got my little alone time so i decided to head to church. Stayed at the empty chapel to give thanks to my creator. 21 years of my life, i have always been comfortable, never have to work hard for money, most of the time getting what i want. I've been truly blessed, and all thanks to him :) love you lord so much.

& then my birthday dinner. My family brought me to a brazilian restaurant Carnivore, recommended by dad. It's a meat and salad buffet, not your ordinary buffet Carnivore's set up was pretty interesting and the ambience- beautiful. My mom was such a sweetie, she made sure my little wishes was forfilled like my Birthday Cupcakes haha. I love my family!!

That's my detailed but not so detailed birthday blog. Once again thank you everyone for making it special. Lots of love :]

"A WEEKEND FULL OF BLESSINGS" - dulcecandy

Every year we make wishes while blowing candles on our birthday cake...

One of my favorite blogger recently posted a blogpost about her blessed weekend. I decided to use the same title for this post because there's no other way to described my birthday weekend. It was so full of love and I am really thankful for the people in my life.

Thank you so much! :)

HAPPY 30TH MONTH BABY.

Last night when he thought I was in a deep sleep, i heard him saying "Love, i love you" in a sweetest softest voice i've ever heard. Turned out he's been routinely saying it to me before he goes to bed, which i never knew about because usually i'm already in Coma by the time he decides to call it a night :)

i love you baby. thank you for being the sweetest bloke that you are.

Goodbye 2009, HELLO 2010!!!

Hello my lovelys. Welcome to my first blog post of the year! :D

I'm quite sad that Christmas is over... But happy that it's already the New Year! Though i'm not really feeling like it's already the NEW Year, cause everything is pretty much the same as it was before.. and i am still thinking of new goals i want to set for the year 2010. lol!

Ushering in the New Year with a nice quiet dinner with my family.

Of course there's the New Year Celebration with the friends but unfortunately that batch of photos are lost.. wasted. But it's okay i guess.. there's still CNY!

Looking back at my New Year's Resolution for 2009. Those are really crappy New Year's Resolutions i admit.

And sad to say Procrastinating is a bad habbit i have yet to get rid off... I'm still trying to master the art of managing time... I didn't go to Thailand... I did however became vainer... 2009 was spent most of the time at home, so i guess i did manage to spend more time with my family and love but kinda neglected my friends :( (But friends did also neglect me! Blame the boyfriends!! hehe)

Overall, i guess 2009 was a very memorable year! Of course bad stuff happened which really pushed me to my limit but i thank god for all the blessings that he have given me also :)

sweet memories of 2009
I've decided not to make any New Year's Resolution for 2010. I do have goals i wish to achieve but i guess i'd keep that to myself.

I wish everyone a Fruitful and Happy New Year ahead! :D

3 more days to Christmas.

Choco Christmas Tree - Ferrero Rocher*

Yes it's that time of year again... Christmas time is here!! And for the past few days now i've been busy "making list and buying special gifts" for people.

Though no gift is really more special than having your loved ones with you on Christmas Day. Which is why i'm elated to be coming home for Christmas. But that aside, Santa please check out my Christmas List.... :)



My Grown Up (and not-so-grown-up) Christmas List:

1. "Santa can you hear me? I have been so good this year... and all i want is one thing,tell me my true love is here. He's all i want just for me underneath my Christmas Tree..
I'll be waiting here. Santa that's my wish this year."


2. An awesome Family Vacation

To anywhere really but Europe would definitely be a bonus! :D
3. A New Camera
Santa a stylish yet can capture sharp images for a girl who loves taking photographs please?


4. That my dad lands himself a great job next year


5. A long and healthy life filled with many many happiness for the people i love.
(especially to my mom and dad)


6. And my Christmas wish for all;
Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you
With childhood fantasies

Well, I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child
But my heart still can dream

So here's my lifelong wish
My grown up christmas list
Not for myself
But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts

Everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end
This is my grown up Christmas List ♥