A marriage certificate (not sign by bride and groom and witnesses at all) and a folder will be given when one couple registers a solemnization date. The folder says :-
... and how wonderful if one can stay true to it.
This is a surprise I wasn't expecting. It is not a big deal to receive a birthday cake on my birthday, but IT IS when I have none from this sender... ever. My first and hopefully not the last.
I save my slice of cake till the next day so I can take a proper picture of it. See what is on the chocolate sign!
I googled this hairstyle and pass on the idea to the hairstylist - Ivy. It took a lot of hair spray and pins to make it work. Sticky and heavy is all.
The flower is REAL. I took it off the plant on the room's desk.
Yeap, these are my fingers with fanciful sparkling nails. This is the first time I do these to my nails (I'm a firm believer of 'real' nails not 'fake') and the whole process took me 2 hours.
Guess why I did it?
I got this bag in February and have only use it twice.
Recently, I carry this with me during my Liverpool trip but after a few days, the shoulder strips start bleeding and my beige jacket is stained in pink! I'M NOT HAPPY. I know I can get rid of the stains easily but a bag made from a reputable brand should not be bleeding! Now it does, I won't use it anymore and I won't have it lying around for nothing.
*mental note - I will write to them when I get back*
Results!
I sent the U.S. office an email and they suggest I talk to the local store. I did just that and the store offers to replace a new one. Great service. I do however reject that offer as I see no point replacing the same as I may risk it bleeding again. The store totally accept my view and gladly offer to replace it with another item of the same value.
What really impress is, I walk around the store and find nothing I like and the store suggest I can choose again when the new season arrives. SUPER impressed.
I got what I want 2 weeks later and walk out of the shop with a huge smile on my face. :)
*both thumps up for the Takashimaya outlet*
My first visit to Resort World... not to the casino or Universal Studio... but for Tears for Fears' concert.
Curt Smith is so cute I thought he is gay (Nah, he is married) and Roland Orzabal has a wonderful voice and perform great in live. Can't say the same for Smith though.
What most impress me this night is Orzabal sings his version of Billie Jeans in solo. I tried to get a S'pore version off youtube but they are all of bad quality. See this version from HongKong concert.
This is my 3rd of the annual event. It is always during the last weekend of every March. This year is from 26 to 28th March.
I have a lot more pictures to post but wait till I get around it. They are still in my camera. ;-p
We were upgraded when we checkin and was told the room is of a bigger size as it is attached with a balcony.
When I was told we are taking this old cow to the airport, my jaws almost drop. *huh*
Three of us – 1 small (that’s me), 1 medium, 1 large, how are we going to fit into this tiny old cow?
*stepping back* Hold on? What about our luggage? We have 4 pieces, all pulleys.
I don’t want my luggage strap to the top of this old cow. (From my previous experience I gain a wet luggage.)
We did manage to squeeze everyone and everything in. The only place to rest my hands is on my thighs. I can’t even bend to see my feet! I am constantly worried it will break down in the middle of the forever chaotic traffic, and I’ll be force to get down and cornered by the street beggars. *cold sweat dripping off my forehead*
Thankfully nothing of those happened in the 20-min ride. Unfounded worries. *phew*
Took this picture when the driver is unloading the luggage. Off to Delhi now.
PS: Mumbai domestic airport is so much better than its international airport. Strange.
I am not a believer but see what I've got (the top one is mine).
Ming Yang - The Chinese restaurant at Taj Lands End, surprisingly serve very nice food compare to the previous Taj I've stayed.
Reached the hotel last night.
Gosh, outside is HOT (37°C) and HUMID. Not going out.
The view from the room is the grey sea and unsightly construction.
This ‘torn’ building was a hotel and Taj Group bought it. They are tearing it down to build another wing for Taj Lands End. Heard they will build a bridge as link.
I like the size of the bathroom. With a glass panel dividing the bathroom and bedroom, the bathroom feels bright and spacious. Feel different as the view of the room is right in front (!) of me while I'm washing up at the sink. I kept looking for the mirror! Hahaha.
I have seen and used this kind of toilet many times but I didn’t expect they have it in Mumbai too. Heated seat and 37°C outside?
And a notepad by the toilet bowl??? *laughing*
Nice touch. Maybe many ideas and inspirations do pop while something else is popping out! Let me try...
SEE... see… I knew I still have it. *tongue sticking out*
My first car’s Season Parking tickets and road tax.
It was a Charade (I think)!
Color? Can’t remember but recall it’s ugly.
Who cares? The car only costs me one grand.
EM4528R -Car plate number is so retro.
Wow, it is almost nine years. Ok, bin.
Thousands of attendees hence the organizer will not be able to offer a menu with variables.
At a black-tie event like this, it is always best to turn vegetarian.
My second time in Morton’s and this time are for a birthday dinner.
When customers call to make reservation, it is Morton’s practice to ask if there is any special event for that night. So they do know the dinner is for a birthday celebration.
The table we are sat is lightly decorated with sparkly bits casually scattered. Then came the menu and woo hoo... it has personalized greetings on it!
Impressive right?
I know it is easy to add extra prints on the menu but I am impressed because Morton’s is so well-known and popular, they do not have to be so thoughtful on personalized menu. It’s taking an extra mile above the tip top service.
Inspired… I start decorating the bun…
… and the butter… with the sparkly bits and my creativity.
Cozy dinner – small group, great food, good wine… … and my cutey cute bag.
yay… YAY… Yay yay YAY… Yeah… *hopping around like a mad woman*
Never thought I’ll own a Mini one day. I always think that Mini is way too small for me. (Still TOO SMALL!) You see... I like to keep my books, roller blades and rackets etc in the car. Now I can't contemplate picking up golf anymore. Where am I going to leave the golf bag?
Well... I need to change my car for a long time but just didn’t do it. Have toyed with the idea for two years. Yes, whole two years!
... Then I am convinced to change to a Mini.
... Not just a normal Mini but a Mini Cooper S.
... Not just a Mini Cooper S but a CONVERTIBLE Mini Cooper S.
Am I crazy or what?
I am now a proud owner of a super powerful Mini with a retractable roof!!!
ZIP, zip, zipping away…
Let's Mini!
PS: Yes, have airbrushed the number plate away. So none of you can buy 4-D. Hehehee..
I order Watercress soup in a restaurant in Hong Kong and I really love its taste.
So here I am… stealing recipe by taking a picture of the ingredients scoop out from the pot.
PS: Why do I not see carrots (at all) in Singapore Watercress soup?
Am in The Lighthouse @ Fullerton Hotel to arrange for an event. After discussion, I knew this place is not ideal for that event but we stay on to have the degustation set as dinner. The food is fantastic and service is great (maybe because they thought I may use them for event). Plus panoramic view, I will definitely come back again. *make a note in mind good place for corporate dinner*
When we are done, we ask for the check as usual. The manager came smiling and politely tell us the bill was taken care of by the chef. Oh dear, we are surprise but quickly rejected the kind offer. We have done nothing to gain a free dinner!
The chef appear next and explain the dinner is a treat from him and hope that he can see us there again. Hmm... very sincere. I like his approach. Not because of the free dinner but he values future opportunities. We owe him one. THANKS AGAIN.
PS: I offer to at least pay for the wine but he insists he will buy the whole meal.
Privilege to be invited to the annual party again.
The theme for this year's party is Safari (last year was James Bond).
Mr D is having his school holiday so we plan to watch Alice in 3D. I have him invited Mic along as I think they like to catch it together.
Alice is good. I like the idea that I get to watch my childhood fairytale in Tim Burton's way. Sit back, relax and watch. No more flipping the book, imagining Mad Hatter and reading aloud. The Queen of Hearts is super hilarious.
Can't say the same about the 3D experience. The 3D glasses is so b****y heavy that not only it stressed my nose out and leave ugly marks... it HURTS. *pain pain* I have to hold the glasses with my hand for more than 2 hours!!! I actually felt relieve when the movie is over. Sorry Tim, I like the show but not the pain.
PS: Not being princessy, Mr D agrees the glasses are ridiculously heavy too. Will someone tell me why the glasses need to weigh a ton?
Mr D has always love Italian food. His first try on the black-inked pasta today at Mario's and he totally adore the taste and stain.
Today is my lazy Saturday and I HAVE to get out of my neighbourhood and venture. I have always wanted to try this place (heard about it) and here I come - Tawandang @ Dempsey.
The german beer is special and the thai food is delicious. I have to mention the stir-fry Morning Glory is the best I have ever had. I will recommend this place.
Simply Brilliant!
This is the second time I've watched him live and totally speechless. The first time was in the 80s, before he was banned from Singapore for his long and wild tresses.
His Matsuri is still unbeatable and the coordination with the Singapore Team is excellent.
and Silk Road... great memories.
My first.
I have never been and I do not know what to expect.
Not only the food is good, the service staff impress me. He can recite the menu - top to bottom, without looking or stopping in between. What is it about reciting the menu anyway? Why made the staff do that? I don't get it.
This crab leg is my main course. Totally love it. The tag is not pretty, trust me.
