Christmas Day

Fah Lalalala Lalala... This has always been time I most look forward to as there is no better time (and reason) to eat, drink and make merry with your loved ones and friends; people you care about and want to share this special moment of the year with.

Have a Wonderful Christmas!

As the year comes to a close
and the snow flies once again,
family and friends should be together,
it is that love we wish to send.
May you have a Merry Christmas,
may your wishes all come true.
May you enjoy all of your tomorrows.

Welcome to Taiwan!

I finally set foot into Taipei after months of waiting. The weather was perfect, ranging between 12 to 21 degrees celsius while we were there. Taiwanese are a nice bunch of people, hardly are they loud nor rude, unlike the 'neighbour'. I highly recommend Les Suites Ching Cheng for their excellent service and I luv the interior decor that exudes warmth and coziness that feels like home away from home. I will definitely go back again.

Ivy, Me & Angie before the welcome dinner (taken outside Fifi Teahouse)

My favourite pix (taken with Audrey). Strike a pose!

Group pix

Day 2 at Jiu Fen. Local delicacies are aplenty here.

Hot chicks outside the National Museum.

I ran a mile away when I smelt this.... You are right... Smelly Tofu. YL, Angie and Audrey had a go at it and they luv it. Apparently it tasted good... Next time maybe.

A whole block of peanut candy that's shaved into powdered form to be eaten with ice-cream wrapped in popiah skin.

Taiwanese luv dogs and you can see them almost everywhere from the streets to the malls to the restaurants. This adorable doggy is the boss of the shop - the collar says it all.

As if there aren't enough disasters around us, at 3:45 pm today news came of the 6.0 richter scale earthquake in southern Taiwan. At about the same time the money changer had arrived at our office and we were at one point hesitating whether to go ahead but since we've committed to him there's no backing out. Anyway, S assured us that Taipei is safe so the trip is firmed afterall, but will avoid tall buildings per Hubby's advice. Also, since the news hasn't made headlines until now I assume it is still okay.

Finally! Result for Ethics & Governance individual project was released today. Got an SMS text from Emily and immediately I felt butterflies in the stomach as it's one tough paper that I hope only to pass. Darn! Though I tried to manage expectations I was still disappointed when I saw my grade - managed a pass only. Shortly after few other SMS-es came through and lots of exchanges followed as a good handful of us scored 15/30 which is rather bizarre. Some suggested to call the school for clarification but I didn't see the need. Then, at 5:30 pm I got another SMS from Emily to say the school made a blunder and have made the necessary adjustments... I had no expectations at all in case I'm disappointed again. But I was wrong!!! I stared at the screen in disbelief, from a pass grade to distinction. Felt relieved for a while but nothing is for sure until the exam results are out. 3 days and counting.

********************

Hubby decided he wants a real tree for this Christmas so we headed down to Thomson to check it out. He wanted the scandivanian tree as it feels more homely, I'm however indifferent be it real or fake tree, I just want the tree up soon. Since we're both going to be away this weekend we won't be able to get the tree ready until next weekend. No tree but we have put up some Christmas decor to kick start the mood a little. Until I have the tree up, it doesn't feel like Christmas as yet.

******************

4 days to Taipei! I'm looking forward to the food, shopping, and the list goes on ; )

Korean Drama

Gotta admit it, I'm slow to warm up to Korean drama. Actually I've only watched 4 to date namely, Summer Love, Da Chang Jin, My Lovely Samsoonm, and Coffee Prince. Guess I've been influenced by my dear die-hard fans of Korean Drama colleagues. Anyway, here's my current favourite - love the onscreen couple Gong Yoo and Yong Eun Huey, aren't they cute?

********************

It's that time of the year again - the time of the year that everyone looks forward to regardless of age. A time to ring in the festive season. Angie has organized a girl's nite out on Dec 19th and we've been requested to dress in anything but LBD... Am so looking forward to the evening where we'll kick off with a nice dinner at Ember followed by drinks at the Screening Room. Yahooooooooo!!! Tis the season to make merry ; )

An Enchanted Evening...

Had our year end party last Friday at Raffles Hotel. The function room was transformed into a kingdom with black & white table set up, candles, flowers, chandeliers, all added a nice touch to the evening's theme - Fairytale.