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Apr 6 2013

Hong Kong Once Again

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Dear Diary,

It was Hong Kong once again. We will never get tired of Hong Kong as the city never sleeps. Food is practically everywhere and the most we love about is the temperature in January.

Chilly and foggy.

I’ve compiled pictures of our trip in the form of postcards so… enjoy!

We arrived on the 12th day of Christmas which was the last day, so we were very fortunate to catch the Christmas decor around Heritage 1881 and Harbour City.

A Very Belated Season Greetings Postcard!!

 

We also took a walk around Victoria Harbour since the view was spectacular and everyone seems to be enjoying the cold breeze.

 

Our trip was also of work and pleasure. We always meet up with other international exhibitors and we form a bond. We have dinners together; often chatting away what are the current markets like in terms of the old and new.

 Dinner with the Gang!

 

This time, we managed to stop by the goldfish market which was in Mongkok. You won’t miss it as bags of fish are hung outside the shop-lots and can be seen far away.

 

Hong Kong = Shopping

I mean that’s what everyone’s been telling me but I don’t agree. Shopping is not necessarily cheap in HK. There is a variety of things indefinitely. Certain things are cheaper like phone accessories, shoes, bubble jackets but not clothes. Perhaps I have different views? I only go for affordable quality stuff so if an item is super cheap but quality and comfort isn’t there.. SORRY-next stop!

Shopping Time!

 

We will never miss a cup of Marocchino while in Hong Kong. Holly Brown serves the best Marocchino anyone can find. It’s the ULTIMATE coffee for me.

 

We found a treasure! We alighted at Jordan station.. walked around alleys and found this shop which sells ‘cookies and tarts’. We decided to buy a coconut tart to try it out… then we walked back and bought another… and another and I think another.

The coconut filling was so delicious, it kinda melts in your mouth and the outer pastry is very much light and crisp. Heaven in a tart.

The following day, we actually took the train back to Jordan station again to buy more tarts. This time, we tried the Pineapple tarts and cookies. Hands down! Coconut Tart you second stole my heart.

Cookies and Tarts

Around the same area, lies a tiny modern noodle shop. We were hungry therefore we just popped into a shop and found the most adventurous ‘spice heat’ in Hong Kong.

Freaking Spicy… looks can be deceiving!

 

Ah our beloved Mister Softee (nowadays called ‘Mobile Softee’). This time, we spotted the white, red and blue van just next to the TST Star Ferry Pier. Yippie!

You won’t miss Mister Softee as one can hear the ‘Blue Danube’ melody being played blocks away! Brings back old memories doesn’t it? We also spotted the vans outside Kowloon Park and at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.

Creamy + Dreamy = Mister Softee

The most affordable and yet creamy Softee in a cup. Chocolate flavor. HEART!

While we went and get our dose of Softee Ice-Cream, we stumbled upon 2 huge dogs. One is a St. Bernard mix and the other a Husky. Both were overweight or maybe the cold weather made them puffy? I would get puffy during winter too. :) Anyway they were both adorable and as usual, I presumed bigger dogs don’t like the camera.

St. Bernard mix + Siberian Husky (fat ones)

 

Finally before we left Hong Kong, we have another cuppa of Marocchino. This was a pleasant trip. Hong Kong, we love you and we’ll see you soon again.

 

 

 

 

Mar 13 2012

Birthday Boy: Enrique

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ENRIQUE’s birthday was around the corner but we knew we won’t be around on the day itself so we had an early birthday treat for him! Nothing special just dinner and a surprise catch of the day. Dinner was nowhere to be seen; as usual-fungry people like us! It was a rainy evening. Therefore, when our food arrived, we gobbled them down and ordered more food and they were gone too. I only managed to capture the catch of the day which was special made cupcakes. And the theme was, “LIVERPOOL“!





Yes, Enrique. YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE! Anyway, we know you were really surprised with the cupcakes. I went to commando mode trying to hide them. I protected them so they would make a grand entrance; which they did. I hope you had a great birthday-DAY and may this year be filled with wonderful and exciting experiences and GO LIVERPOOL!

Feb 25 2012

My 27th!

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This year, I had a very simple 27th birthday! Oh dear! I’m 27 a.k.a. Twenty-Seven! Time sure flies. A minute ago, I clearly remember I was 21. HMM..

Anyway, it’s great that dear family and friends remember my birth date.

FB, you suck! :p

2 Red Eggs to mark my 27th – from Embak
Mee Suah; also a gift from Embak; THE HELP


Touched by My Angels

Apparently I am a Butterfly, Jake is a Scorpion, Joe is a Snail, Judith is an Ant and Javier himself is a Grasshopper!

I’m fluttering…. WEEEE


A Gift from Hubs

New Set of Eyes for better vision; but I thought LOVE was blind?


Sister Knows Best + Kevin

edc Skinny Belt a.k.a. always wanted one

Nude Oil a.k.a. desperate help for certain areas

Mussolini Tote a.k.a. another shopping bag

*One more prez is missing; it’s Benefit’s POREfessional; sorry already open and used!


Gift from ‘Sai-Ku-Zhai’

My first and very own Bobbi Brown eye palette. Muahaha!


It’s an Acorn!

My first Thomas Sabo Charm for the year 2012! Thank you Miss A, ‘YOU’ know who you are! *oo*


A gift from CC and her other half

Apparently she told me the Red Shoe charm from TS means ‘Stay Red Hot & Sexy!’

My answer to you, “I’m trying my best”!


High-Waist Belt from Starr and Josephine

My search for a black high-waist belt came to an end! Always wanted to get one but never got it till now!

Both of you beat me to it which is wonderful!


A beary gift from Siti!

A present from Siti! 2 presents actually! The other is a wooden musical box which I have kept! So thoughtful of dear Siti!


THERMOS cafe from Ed and Steph – HUGS~

I’ve always wanted a THERMOS to keep my beverage warm. Alas! Got one and it sure made my coffee stay warm throughout the day!

It’s brewing in the Thermos!

Definitely smoking hot!


A Triple Meaning TS Charm from my parents

My parents gave a red packet for my birthday and I took part of the money to get myself a charm which represents them to me.

The cross stands for FAITH, the heart  stands for LOVE & CHARITY and lastly the anchor stands for HOPE.


Ice-Cream Cake

My first ice-cream cake and is definitely from Baskin Robbins… where else?

Many thanks to my FIL!


Friends with Benefits
Friends with Benefits

And the benefits are: Socially, Mentally, Emotionally, Monetarily, Politically,  but excludes all hanky-panky.

Thanks to SPONG for the dinner and ENRIQUE for the huge cake which 3 of you ate half!


Last but not least, I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you for making my days livelier and better, THANKS for the gifts, the food, the cake, the wishes and LOVE.