She deserves it!

 So the sis is turning 40 Insha Allah. She has alr given us her wishlist but all changed when I decided to get her an LV! Initially she was concerned abt what others wld say but after a while she seemed excited instead. It definitely burnt a hole in my acct but she totally deserves it. She has spoilt me too good all my life. Like took me to my 1st Disneyland trip. Bought me my 1st LV, my 1st Burberry. Ya Allah the list goes on and I can nvr be thankful enough to be blessed with an annoyingly smart and giving sis. 

Yesterday the husband asked what I would like for Anni. I hesitated to say cos just few mths ago he got me my 1st Chanel! Then when I showed him what I wanted, he said he will get it for me. He always does. Anyways.

So today we went to MBS to buy the sis presie and passed by Chanel. Eh no queue la! He said we shd go in. Gulps. And in we went and. And. 

Another 🖤! Alhamdulillah. Blessed.

This time in silver. 😍

We lugged this all the way for lunch and got stares. Cos it’s a huge one.

Hope sis will use it for a decade! 

First date

Our names on Nami Island. Urgh shd have asked the GF to see if it’s still there.

The bears from Teddy Bear Museum in his fave color sweater no less.

 Geez. It was on this date 11 years ago that we first met. Was excited the whole day at work (more like the colleagues were waaay excited than me). After 7 years of not dating new guys, there I was trying to give it a go. Of course there’s this bus stop guy who asked for my number. Because we met almost daily when he returned from his shift work while I waited for tpt to go to work. But we never really dated cos I was in a rship back then. Here I was being ‘thrown’ a date when I thought that I would never date again. 

I remembered that you came after your interview (wasn’t successful but Allah’s plans the best!) and I was from work. I tried to remember your facts and we chatted at CBTL. And I told myself not to be hopeful not to be hard on myself. What I didn’t know was we had history. Family history. Historical connection. So after the brief date, we parted. Thinking to myself - should I wait for him to msg or should I just msg him first? So politely, I sent him a thank you msg for the meet up. And now 11 years later, we have our own lil family in our own cosy lil crib. Masha Allah.

Fu Shan Garden

 It’s been such packed weekends for the last 2 weeks. No plans for this week cos gotta slow down and breathe.

Glad that all went well. Wedding, the best friend’s birthday and Yishun Dam - Rower’s Bay Park - Hampstead walk done! The kid even got an impromptu meet with the Dinos at Fu Shan Garden. Back to routine this week!

Beautiful Sunday!

Went to get Tulang.

Caught the sunset on the way back.

Bro took the scenic route home to Mom’s.

Had to get this cos it’s $28 (u.p $43.80).

Perfect end to the weekend.

Now gonna crack the head for the Nov bdays and Anni. 😐

Chasing Sunset

 Alhamdulillah. Syukur. The day started with cloudy sky and it even drizzled. Was worried if we could do the walk and the sun decided to show up. Such perfect timing. 

And eventful too.

I almost lost my ID but thankfully it was so brief. Saved by an uncle. Quite shocked when he called out my name so clearly. 😬

So proud of my hood. 

Alhamdulillah!

Even the Otters greeted us. 😍

Stumbled upon some pretty flowers.

So bummed! We reached Hampstead.

Glad the birthday gal enjoyed herself. 🥰

Hope she loves this pretty mermaid cake! 🧜‍♀️ 

 

Semua Sudah

“Semua sudah semua sudah

Nampak pun sudah 

kenal pun sudah

Sayang pun sudah 

gaduh pun sudah

Semua sudah semua sudah”

- Elizabeth Tan

Happiness

 So after such a long time, I had one of the sweetest dream last night. I took a walk and wanted to catch the sunset when I saw someone familiar in a pool nearby. But of course after a glance, I just walked away and still trying to catch the sunset. He quickly followed me lah. And then my heart melts. It’s Min Ho! ❤️😝

Hahahaha so weird seh. Maybe because yesterday I briefly saw his IG post and I saw some photos of sunset. Though seriously weird, I wouldn’t mind having such sweet dreams every night. 😍

It’s such an exhausting weekend filled with happiness. (Probably the first) Niece got married in such an intimate Covid wedding but I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be blessed with so much barakah. After the wedding I went to meet my best friend of 30 years together with her cousin. The one who’s ‘accompanied’ me over at Fort years and years ago! Such memories. The parents stayed over and my Sunday was back to back chores. Penat seh. I reheated the Saturday’s food for Sunday’s breakfast and lunch then fried rice for dinner although sis ordered Pizza. I even settled laundry cos there’s no time to do it today.

It’s gonna be a big day for the kid. Bismillah.

I just browsed my stats and saw that there are some views shown. With some posts getting more views than others. I chose to believe that they’re my own views. Can’t believe it’s been really long that I started this blog and it has witnessed the numerous ups and downs of my life.

Such a pretty sight. A tall wedding cake surrounded by lovely flowers. So proud to have a talented cousin who’s so freaking good in floral arrangement. Made me miss my wedding gubahans. I love the dais too.

Amidst the busyness and chaotic life, I’m being reminded to always always be kind. These are from the sis’ fren. Yeap. Not even my fren to begin with but she always always gift me stuff no matter if there’s occasion or not. And she’s not the only fren of sis to spoil me with gifts. There’s the whole gang. I am so blessed to have such kind and giving people around me. 

So Thank You

 Was feeling restless, annoyed and all emo till I had to do something about it. Like talking to someone won’t help. And then I remembered reading somewhere, it was quite clear still.

You are Loved - Ustaz Mizi

Restocked restocked!

 Just for my own reference on the sales date, here’s an update!

Till I find another fave handsoap, this gotta be my all time fave! And I won’t buy unless it’s going for $5 each! Thankfully I could rely on the husband to grab them for me. Hee. 😍

10.10.20

Such a hot date that there are more than 800 tying the knot today. 

We’ve achieved so many things this week! Alhamdulillah. It’s such a short week cos the husband’s on leave and we squeezed lunch dates when the kid’s in school. Furthermore it’s Children’s Day holiday yesterday. Oh now I know why. It’s because we went for staycation on Mon and Tue then rushed for dates on Wed (Sanook) and Thur (I am Cafe) and came Friday, the kid went to the Dentist for the first time. So we brought him to Jewel after that.

Saw my Sentosa colleague but he didn’t see me cos his back was facing me and I was just passing by the restaurant. Makes me wonder how many of my kenalans saw me without me noticing. The other time saw another ex colleague at MBS but it was brief that I walked past him. I think I saw a reaction but by the time I wanted to Hi him, it’s too late. Now with masks on even more difficult to smile but guess it’s obvious to tell. 

Today’s plan was to visit the plant farm but then it drizzled. So I cooked breakfast and lunch and went ahead with the plant farm when it stopped raining. Got myself a Monstera, not the huge pretty ones though. Came home to rest and went out again after Asar. To grab the kid’s essentials. Eh penat la type so lengthy. Pictures!

His treat for Children’s day and for braving the Dentist. Expensive treats ni.

What we managed to grab over at H&M WP. Briefs, cap, 4 tops, 3 shorts for $104. The most expensive item is the Shorts and T-shirt set at $17.95! Need to clear his Bday Gift voucher!

Going to the farm really makes you feel like you’re at GBTB. Only that you can easily purchase the plants that you like.

Pretty colours! ❤️

Wanted so much to grab these but really nowhere to put in the house or outside. So had to give it a miss. Bought a much smaller monstera instead. 

Book Nerd

 I used to read Sweet Valley High and Sweet Valley University back in school days. But it’s hard to find time to read as your responsibilities increased. Excuses eh. So since we went for a lunch date at Arab St, decided to grab some books from Wardah! 😍

When I saw they posted this in IG, I gotta have it!

Of course there are other Maryam baju kurung la dress la but this 1 can easily ask the husband to belanja. Without any convincing needed.

Also, didn’t know that Ustazah Liyana’s book was available too. So I grabbed it. Been waiting for the Hadith book for some time. Glad that I managed to purchase it this time! 

Lunch was at I am Cafe. Our 1st time there. This was soft shell crab burger.

Rainbow crepe cake was not bad though. 🥰

Tattoos of memories

So just when you thought that well let’s just move on and ignore that brief conversation, Allah decides to show me everything! It was not about finding out, investigating but you just stumbled on all information eh backdated till what 20yrs ago? I was 17?! Like hey the pieces don’t fit la seh. Aha. Mixed of emotions that somehow I found out something that I don’t wish to know but there’s got to be reasons on why I was shown and ‘told’ now. 

Alamak all the LIES too. Till freaking NOW.

Quotes from #88lovelife

BISMILLAH 

Ritz-Carlton Millenia

Hello October! It’s 5:55am now and I’m overlooking the Kallang area this Subuh. Alhamdulillah! A very last minute 1st staycation of 2020! Because the husband took a week’s leave and we couldn’t wait for the vouchers. It’s been a wish of mine to stay here but there’s always Conrad (the bear!) and MBS (the infinity pool) to distract me. So apt to throw the kid’s closing birthday celebration with this staycay. 

After almost 10 months of no travelling or hotel stays, the kid actually hesitated and even cried when we told him that we’ve booked! Not that he’s happy and looking forward to it but because he’s going to miss school for 2 days. Guess he’s treasuring his last few days at preschool.

I know that Ritz is as much or grander than MBS but i’m surprised that it’s less dated. I’ve been here for events before and the service has been great but I’m not sure what to expect at post covid times. And hey the kid’s been enjoying since we tapped at the door. 

I must say that this is probably the best birthday surprise for him. The one that’s celebrated at a staycation. Just check out the tiered towel cake!

Besides that surprising banana chocolate cake, they even included his favourite donuts and macarons. ❤️ He was also given the Ritz Kids coloring kit. Almost wanted to book the glamping package but went ahead to book the Kallang view room instead. He’s definitely enjoyed his 1.5hr of pool time. 🏊🏼‍♀️ 

For a clearer view of my Chanel eh the room’s view. 😂

What’s a staycation without shopping?? Daiso has got to be one of my favourite therapy. And I’m not over the Mickey phase. 🥰

*hope we were not in the same 2717 room else it’d be so awkward sak! 😫