Bf bought me a pair of earrings from Sydney.

I wouldn’t say it was the nicest pair of earrings in the world, and I thought I’d like it better if he’d put that money into getting me something else (y’know like the baby G I’ve always wanted). But looking at the box, I suddenly realise that actually, I love this gift more.

I can always buy the Baby G myself.

But this gift speaks so much more. Its like, for that moment, he went to the shop and he thought of me. & then he looked at the designs and wondered which would suit me more. & then brought it back for me. I feel so much happier with this gift, than any other thing that he’s bought me. (Okay not really, but this ranks tops together w some of my favourite gifts) Just because, he bought it while far away from home.

He’d bought me quite a number of things, but most of them were things that I wanted, that I chose, but paid for by him. So it was a given that I’d like it, since I chose it. But this one’s so special ‘cos he chose it, and didn’t ask me about it. He simply chose it and then bought it. :) It means so much more to me, and I’d rather receive gifts like that.

Cause getting me stuff that I want, shows me that he loves me enough to part with his money to satisfy my material needs. But getting me presents like that shows me that he loves enough to think of what gift to get me while he is overseas (+ is willing to part w his money hahaha) Whichever it is though, I still feel the love!

/XOXO!

Here’s one little fact about me: I love buying containers. Like water bottles and tupperware.

So when Jess told me that there’s a sale on Nalgene bottles, I was like I MUST CHECK IT OUT. Never mind that the nearest was in Seng Kang and I still had to take a train and then a bus to get home. I HAD to check it out.

I’d originally decided to go on Monday. But I hesitated and a little debate went on in my head- I don’t need a bottle, I have so many. But they’re 40% off!! When else would I get a deal like this? But Adrian is alr gonna buy you a new Camelbak one. But I can buy other sizes!!! (& on & on & on) So, the debate went on while I was on the bus thinking if I should alight at Marymount. & suddenly, I felt something warm splash on my feet.

I thought the girl in front spilled water. But no, it was VOMIT. (This was 5 mins into my 1hour plus journey home) She was trying to chuck her bag of puke to the side of the chair and it SPILLED. On to my poor feet & my fit flops. I didn’t have tissues so Thank God for the kind stranger who gave me his. & then I realised that I brought wet tissues!!!! Something told me to pack it in my bag in the morning. Must be an angel. :D So yup, I took that (being puked on) as a sign that I shouldn’t buy the bottles & headed home.

But I kept thinking about it, & finally decided to just go check it out anyway. Maybe I’d wind up not buying anything, but I just HAD to check it out.

So I went after class on Tuesday. & it started POURING about 10mins after I got on the bus. So in my head its like “what, no… It can’t be..” & then water started dripping on to the guy seated next to me T_T But this time I decided not to relent n still go check it out.

& I totally didn’t regret!!!

This was exactly how I felt while staring at those bottles. The bf told me that it’d probably be those bottles that no one wants and there’d only be a measly selection… So I had pretty low expectations. I got so excited I texted Jess n Jolynn immediately upon seeing the selection! I eventually spent an hour in the store just staring at the bottles n puking rainbows.

All of us bought stuff! :D Although I think I might have overdone it by getting 2 pink bottles :/ (Cause I already have 3 pink bottles at home) I’ll see if I can change that into something else. So I probably would head down there again w the bf maybe this weekend! :D

I thought this bottle was really nice, the colour was so so so pretty. But it was translucent – more like opaque – & I hate the idea of that. :( Otherwise, it’d be such a pretty bottle!!

The uncle was super nice, n he treated me to this. Haha. xD & he said he’s never met any customer who’s like me, spending an hour just staring at bottles. I guess, I’m just special (or weird, whichever you prefer).

/XOXO!

So, my FIANCE (hahaha) came home on Saturday night, & I’d decided to surprise him at the airport! :D He was scheduled to touch down at 10.22pm, which is really late! (Hesitated a little though, cause it felt a bit silly since I don’t even drive and we’d just be cabbing back together. But I thought it’d be nice to have someone waiting for him so I still went!)

The previous time I picked him up after his Sydney trip, I mixed up the Terminals and went to T1, only to realise that SQ flights don’t even land at T1! By then his plane had already landed, so I had to run all the way to T3 and pray that he hasn’t left, cause it was a surprise! So this time, I left earlier instead, and ended up being an hour early!

Anyway, its always better to be earlier than late, so I people-watched for an hour. Watched people coming out n families running over to give them hugs, while I anticipated my turn. :) This time though, I controlled myself not to spam him texts and whatnot, and just prayed that I wouldn’t miss him. (& have him zoom off in a cab home)

The surge of excitement when I got this message!! Then comes the heightened level of anticipation as I watch closely for him to appear!

&….. I managed to surprise him!!!! :D The feeling of watching him wait for his baggage, walk out, & then stop him for my hug n kiss… Happiest ever. He acted all cool and said “Ah, I totally knew you’d be here.” But later admitted that he suspected, but concluded that since I wasn’t crazy texting him, I didn’t go!

Its these little things that really brighten up my life. :D & he bought me (expensive) handmade earrings from Sydney!!! I’m (of course) the happiest ever ‘cus it’s a gift frm him, but its so expensive!!!!! :( Not by the hundreds type of expensive, but the price doesn’t exactly justify the materials I think. Just tt its handmade. :/ Not complaining though, what more can I ask for? :D

& on Sunday afternoon, we headed out to Nex cus he had to go to the bank. & he suggested we have our Valentine’s meal! I wasn’t expecting that!

We ate at Little Fish Shop. It’s the place with $29.90 Boston Lobsters on Mondays!

Me being me, I’d take photos of anything and everything. So here’s a photo of the butter we asked for…. :P

After taking a photo of tt, the bf said “win liao lor, butter you also take” Hahah. xD

We had 3 baskets of bread before our food came. Felt a bit embarrassed asking for so much bread but whatever, we were hungry!

BF’s mushroom soup. (I changed mine to the dessert!)

(Apparently) very yummy mekajiki (w a huge slab of wasabi)

Add-on butter garlic herb rice (or sth like that) for $2.90 cus its rly quite nice! Heart-shaped (by accident) too!

& finally, our main course. We both ordered Barramundi fish, ‘cause we both think that’s the nicest. (could choose btw Salmon and Barramundi for the set lunch)

This is mine, pan-seared. (We both agree that this is still the best way to have it)

& his char-grilled. Hehehe ‘cus I tried pan-seared before & love it, but still wanted try the char grilled… So he sacrificed n ordered that. Wasn’t as nice though. xD

& my rocky mountain dessert! The waiter described it as “like kit kat”, so we were both expecting just a bar of chocolate thing.

But the presentation so nice!!!!

Strawberries v fresh! But I think the dessert itself was too sweet n had to force myself to finish 2 bars haha.

So it wasn’t really an official celebration, but I’m so happy tt we still had a proper “valentine’s day meal”! Saved $$ too cus no premium charges to eat it tt day!  

ps; I want a Baby-G!!! *stares at the catalogue* Lemming for one for quite some time already, just haven’t found the opportunity to buy one!

/XOXO!

So. Its Valentine’s day again.

We (Adrian and I) don’t really celebrate Valentine’s. We don’t even exchange gifts. Usually we settle for just a card and maybe a dinner. :) But anyway, it’s the 3rd valentine’s we’re celebrating together already! :D

The week before & during Valentine’s this year we won’t be spending much time together though. ‘cos he’s flying around as usual. :( (He’s in Vietnam as I type this now) But its okay, cause I’ll be seeing him earlier (6+) tomorrow, and he’d still in SG on the 14th!

Well, this year its slightly different. No, not that we’re gonna have some big celebration. Its still going to be our simple dinner + no presents. But…

This year we’re engaged. :) So its as Fiance and Fiancee status, for the first time.

It happened last year on the 7th of December. I never broadcast it, though. I remember, the first (and only) person I told was Jessica. Heh, excitedly texting her about it just after he’d proposed.

He picked me up from school, but reached an hour and a half late. So I was pretty much hopping mad when he finally appeared. & then he said he wanted to go to Botanic Gardens. Which made me even madder ‘cos I was tired from school, (& suffering from cramps I think), & I didn’t have my camera with me! 

We went anyway, despite my protestations.

I shan’t go into the details here, but he proposed to me there. It wasn’t a grand affair, no friends nor family present. But he’d surprised me, and we were both happy. That’s what matters, right?

We’re not going to get married yet, though. But we’ve got a rough gauge on when. I guess we’ll iron out the other stuff when I’m done with school. So we’ll stay “engaged” for the time being.

I’ve heard people telling me that I’d regret it by committing into this relationship while I’m still so young, maybe I should wait a few more years, etc. But this feels so different, from whatever’s been before. This feels real. :) & I believe that we’d work out.

We’re still the same couple we used to be, though.

& we still lie in bed all day most times, just enjoying each other’s company.

(iPhone pictures now look so grainy and mediocre in comparison to my camera shots. :( *makes a mental note to use the camera more often instead*)

He surprised me on how he’d actually did everything that I’d wanted- well, almost- but that’s enough.)  I think, I’m really blessed to have him as my boyfriend, and now my fiance. I love him so much I could shout so loud! :D 

So yup, that’s it. When you see me with a ring on my fourth finger, don’t be so surprised anymore. :) I’ve gotten a huge range of reactions from friends who notice the ring. From people who ask, and just say “oh, okay”, to people who question my other friends like “omg she’s wearing a ring!!!” Heh.

/XOXO!

Okay I am here because I suddenly realised that I’ve got a test tomorrow that I haven’t prepared for, and I don’t want to study. I’m so unmotivated. Help!!!

So here’s some photos from New Year’s 2012.

Yes, seriously overdue.

& its been so long I cannot remember what we did on that day already. :/ (Okay I eventually recalled but its so mundane. Home then Svc then countdown & then home)

So. I wore a dress. Its been so long since I last made an attempt to dress up. (This isn’t really dressing up either, but it’s a huge improvement from my usual shorts + tank) Since I’ve gotten together w Adrian (2 years ago),  he’s declared that I look great in my shorts + tank, so its been my staple. (I have so many cotton on tank tops now!) I’m also practically always barefaced. Although this is one thing that the bf doesn’t really like, sometimes (make that most times) I just can’t be bothered to put on make up. :/

We bummed around Marina Square after service. (Svc ended at 7plus, so we had lotsa time to walk around before meeting my parents..) Had dinner at Hans, (somewhere I don’t have a good impression of cus I tried it once n I hated it) & then walked around aimlessly.

& took photos w Christmas deco hehe.

& then walked over to bf’s office, & then to NTUC building (which was next door).

& then when we reached NTUC building, I was slightly grumpy, cause I’d realised that our view would be blocked by this building in front. & having to wait hours to watch the fireworks and having it only going to be partially shown made me grumpy n frustrated :( But at least I had bf sitting next to me, so it wasn’t all that bad. :D

I took tons of photos, videos even. But here’s just one ‘cos I realise how boring it is. (Plus all the fireworks cut into half cus of the building *frowns*)

But I’m happy that I ushered in the new year w my bf n my parents! Too bad my brother wasn’t there but its still good. :)

& here I am, at the end of my blog post, STILL, struggling to find something to do, apart from studying. How to grad like that, you tell me?

/XOXO!

I can still say that, right? Its only day 5.  

So here’s an update ‘cause Jessica complained about my zoo post. Not nice meh?

So anyway! My CNY is boring, as always. (But I’m still happy anyways) I visit my granny’s, followed by my aunt’s, & we’re done for the year.

We baked pineapple tarts though. Bought a new oven just in time for that. :) I’ve got my fear of eggs so after handling so much eggs, I couldn’t convince myself to try the pineapple tarts :( Especially with the eggy glaze on top. *shudders* Oh yea, I cracked eggs for the first time in my life. With gloves on, but still! It was horribly gross though. :/

My Day 1 outfit. This year, I was a little more broke than I was previously, so I decided to just get 1 new outfit. (bought 2 in the end though. Heh)

This was me popping by the bf’s place early in the morning of  初一, before going over to granny’s!

Brought my favourite polaroid camera out to snap photos w my cousins! :D But I reached granny’s as they were about to leave so we only managed to take a few shots :(

Went over to bf’s place again after granny’s for dinner! Here’s the spread that Matthew prepared. :D

& then my eldest brother came to visit with his 2 kids! Ran home after dinner to meet them just as they were leaving… Here’s a photo of my family anyway (w/o Justin though) :D

& then on the 2nd day of CNY, I went out w the bf to River Hongbao! A bit fail cause we went in the afternoon. (‘cus I was going over to my aunt’s in the evening) So no photos of the place cause its not nice in the day.

Made this photo supaaa dark n the effect is so pretty! Hahah, maybe its just me.

On the 3rd day of CNY, I went to school. & school was closed. Yup, I did it again – I went to school by mistake. :( I am such a sotong.

On the 4th day of CNY, I went to school. For classes though, this time. & then met SJM (finally!!!) for dinner. It was nice, meeting up with the girls again aft so long. Hope we’ll be able to meet again before RF & I get busy with exam preparation!

Oh, bumped into Lorraine and Namira at Nex as we were headed home! Its been really really REAAAAAALLY long since we last met. :O I’d tried organising a gathering once, but it never happened. Its really hard to plan one since everyone is busy with their own stuff & there’s so many of us. But I kinda hope someone will manage to successfully organise a catch up gathering for us. Heh.

Okay, & that pretty much sums up my CNY thus far.

Hope you had a happy CNY too!  

/XOXO!