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Alhamdulillah for having to live another year.. And this year, 'usual' shall be the word I'd use to translate my birthday. As anyone would've felt all excited, over-joyed etc... I on the other hand, felt it was just like every other day. Nothing out of the ordinary. Happy, yes...but not excited.
But those 'usual' feelings changed when hubster asked me out for our usual lunch near the office. Waited and waited, and just as I looked over my shoulder...there he was. With a pretty big bouquet in one hand, and a cake in the other!! Okay okay, I'll admit that my jaw literally dropped...and I couldn't stop laughing. Couldn't stop laughing for the way he tricked me!! Knowing how strict his office is, it's ridiculous that he could find time to be out for even 5 minutes! *lol* He was only like a few minutes late than the usual, yet there he was standing in front of me with my surprises.
The yummyness Red Velvet cake from Whisk, and that pretty bouquet from Bloom The Floral Shop, you can get it all at Empire Shopping Gallery. Thank you so much to my sweetheart Rozailan for making it very, very special, and ended the day with a mouthful dinner at Chili's!! A very simple, but sweet 1st time birthday celebration with my hubs that I'll always remember. And as I've always said it; A year older, but non the wiser!! ~XOXOX~
Singapore!! Hhmmm, it's been a while since I last visited the city...or those relatives I have on that island, for that matter. When my sweetheart told me he was to be in Singapore for a business trip over the weekend, I jumped for joy!! Though i wasn't asked to tag along at first, but after much praising and sweet talking, I got my tickets!! But oh well, I just had to travel there alone via Air Asia on Friday noon, as hubster's flight was the first one that morning and he had to attend some business meetings straight after he landed.
Though this was a last minute trip, we managed to get a nice hotel in the city (and again, through AGODA). It was the Value Hotel Thomson on Balestier Road. It'll take 5 minutes by cab to the nearest MRT station; Novena. And the hotel is also near to the main road, which makes it so easy to fetch a cab or even a bus!
The day of arrival, we didn't really go anywhere cause it was already bout 3pm. Went straight to the hotel, and got some rest. As I've earlier told a friend (whom is the Attache Officer of Immigration at the Malaysian Consulate) that I'd be coming with my other half, she offered to take us out dinner at Novena Food Court. 'Food Court' might not sound fancy to you, but OMG(!!) the variety of foods there; EXCELLENT!! From Mamak food to Malay, Chinese to Western!! You may order almost anything there. Even seafood (which were our choice for the night)! And the taste, oh trust me when I say that it tasted much better than in those restaurants in posh hotels! SWEAR!
The next day...the most interesting of all 3 days!! It was all about SHOPPING! As we were in town during The Great Singapore Sale, it was pretty pack. Basically, we went everywhere...from Sephora, to Gucci!! Nuff said!! Shopping in Singapore is somehow a sort of theraphy (only during SALE i mean). Cause claiming for your cash back before you leave the country, WILL put a smile back on your face!! Haha...This is how GST in Singapore works! *wink*
Our final day in Singapore was spent looking for souvenirs. Everyone knows that in Singapore, there's only one awesome place for that...Mustafa Centre. Key chains, fridge magnets, shirts, statue miniatures, everything IS there! Then, we rushed off to Vivo City which spans along Singapore's HarbourFront...which also leads us to Sentosa Island & Universal Studios. Enjoy the rides, the souvenir stores etc, but DO NOT miss Garrett's Gourmet Popcorn!! When it's chosen as one of Oprah Winfrey's favourite things 2010, it's worth every cents of it!!
Well then, there are still many new spots for me to visit in Singapore. So, I promise to be back...hopefully in time for the famous Christmas Sale!! See ya around... p/s: If you're ever in Raffles City, get some to-die-for chocolates at the Chocolate Research Facility! ~XOXOX~
Weehooooo....So Bali was the lucky pick for my first holiday of 2011!! Went with a bunch of mates and the sweetheart. It was not meant to be a posh holiday cause all of us wanted to stay longer for this trip. So getting a budget hotel was some task, but thanks to AGODA (and the sweetheart!) we managed to get our bed & breakfast! *lol*
As most of us got a good deal at Tune Hotel in Kuta. But I instead, stayed at Ida Hotel which was just an alley away from Tune. Definitely got a good deal out of it...our offer was a 'stay 3 nights, get the 4th one for free'! It ain't that expensive also, just 'bout US$10 (per-night) more than Tune. Trust me, it's a VERY good bargain!! With a cosy atmosphere, big room, nice swimming pool & jacuzzi that opens till bout 11pm, massage service by the pool, and friendly staff, you'll definitely enjoy the stay!
Since you're already in Bali, be sure to visit the MUST SEE places such as the infamous Kuta Beach, Kintamani Banur Volcano (where you can have lunch outdoor overlooking the green scenery & volcano!), Tanah Lot (Balinese Hindu Temple On The Rock! Also check out if you're lucky to be there during 'Kuningan' which is a Balinese Hindu holiday celebrated after Galungan Day), etc. The surreal Kechak Dance in Uluwatu and Barong Dance are compulsory for watch. Btw, drop by the Hard Rock Hotel somewhere along Kuta Beach for some nice snapshots! And for you lovers/honeymooners (even those on wedding anniversaries!) invest some cash for you and your other half on a romantic sunset dinner in Jimbaran!! You'll definitely be getting your 'sumthin'-sumthin' when you get back to your room!! *grin*
Souvenirs? Be sure NOT to shop in Kuta as it is unbelievably expensive. But if you really, really, really have to, make sure you bargain at least 60% off the stated price. Seriously!! If you decided to go on tour outside Kuta, ask your guide/supir (that's 'driver' in Bahasa Indonesia) for those souvenir shops/center along the suburbs! There's always one somewhere!
Alrighty, it's time to go... Hopefully some of the info i gave could be used by you somehow. So what are you waiting for?!! Start planning your Bali escapade....NOW!! ~XOXOX~
