Back ... in order...

Hmmm.. finally back to my blog, which I have been neglecting.
Life is slightly back in order now, (along with a couple of kgs more on me too!!!) and I must say I had a marvelous new year weekend surrounded by family and good friends!
Ying Hong turned NINE on Saturday and she had such a good time with her friends at her party. And me... a great afternoon visiting Siewtin's home, and on to a great evening with a simple yet splendid dinner (thanks to Jackie's excellent culinary skills) with fantastic company! Couldn't have asked for more... hope every day in 2010 will feel as good!

1st day without maid...

We survived our first day without our trustworthy domestic helper!!!
Ying Hong cried at the airport, bidding her beloved Auntie goodbye at the departure area.
She was keen to help with Laundry and dishes in the evening, turning out her dad's pants to dig out coins, paper, etc before putting into the washing machine.. and said it was fun doing household stuff.. so proud of her.
These few days she will be spending her day in mum's place, with her hamsters tagging along (mum freaking out!).. haa.. what holiday fun for her.
And then soon we will be off to our holiday in Japan!!! yippie!

Sumptious movie.. Julie & Julia

Just watched "Julie & Julia" (dvd of course, and technically I have not "watched" cos I am still watching it now) . It's so enjoyable and inspiring.. 2 women who were hard working, passionate and determined, gave all their heart to doing something --- cooking --- and were rewarded in the most deserving ways, and proved that with a will, everything is possible.
That's the way to live...

Changes..

I am so lucky to have a wise and loving mum. She is so right about one thing.. we often ask for commitment before we willingly commit. How many of us can love unconditionally and give selflessly out of love.
From now.. will just stop asking for commitment from others. Will let go, and just focus on how to grow myself into a better version of me.
Am glad mum was able to join Yinghong and myself for tea just before we started shopping at "Tampines One". YingHong was so happy to see "popo". And of course, she was delighted with her macarons, and the raisin bread.

New discoveries!!!

Thanks to Alicia and Joyce, explored 2 F&B outlets and they are both superb!
KPO (Killiney Post Office) is super cool.. love the ambience, and food! An ideal chill-out place.
"District 10" cafe also have surprisingly good quality food.. yummy! Ying Hong loved her Spaghetti Carbonara. Will definitely return..

Dinner at Saraceno... MaMa Mia!

Am so glad BeeYean picked "Saraceno" to go for her belated birthday dinner treat , simply wonderful. The lighting in the restaurant was a little too dim for comfort, but it does give a warm, cosy, private dining room feel. Everything else after we seated was perfect! Even the bread in the bread basket served were delicious...

Bee Yean's duck confit smell sooooo good when it arrived, made us hungry instantly!

My mains of Lasagnette pasta with prawns, zucchini, butter and sage was soooo yummy. The portions were just nice, not too large, so we had room to sample the desserts, and how glad we did.

The Tiramisu was moist and flavourful, just the right amount of cocoa powder, and it came in a paper-thin wafer cup that's so crispy and light, without the over-baked or greasy taste at all. A perfect combination of texture! The Panacotta with berry compote was so enjoyable too!

This place is definitely a must-try in my list, and not to mention the very reasonable price..

Tipped over...

Never have I been so eager to regain balance and equilibrium.
Have tipped over , and lost focus for a while. Peering hard but unable to step out into solid grounds. Sigh... Don't think it's worth it anymore.

Glad I am able to refocus this week. Promise myself I will re-apply discipline back to my life, and be constantly aware of how valuable I am. Need to just believe in it, and let it happen. Am sure happiness and joy will return and fill my life.
Thanks to all my dear friends... you know who you are..