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Had a cell reunion dinner at Sixth Avenue Auntie’s place yesterday, cos she asked us to go back.

Lo Hei

She was really nice to us again. The yu sheng was on the house! I got a good deal cos it was supposed to be my treat.

Then after the dinner, in true CNY tradition…

Gambling? Course not…

The clueless mentor & the confused mentoree

Wendy was teaching Sarah Jane how to see the market rates fluctuate in a game of Hearts… (Are we playing cards or playing with stocks and shares?)

The other players at the table:

The confident cats

The mang zang

And the bo chap

Makes one feel so reunioned doesn’t it?

Gavin & Me

Weird things come up when you play taboo in a big group…

Today at informal L Cell, the new code word for computer is…

CTRL-ALT-DEL

It’s been a great long holiday…

Waking up late, seeing the family, taking care of Stella, great homemade family dinners, homemade pineapple tarts, meeting dar and his family, visiting sophia’s home, ang pows… Everything was good and happy and pleasant… I was just starting to really like this lifestyle and then reality hits back.

Work starts again tomorrow!

Ahhhhh….

Disclaimer: I still like my work. It’s just not the same as having a holiday.

Lousy banker (fellow K800i owner) recently sent me a whole bunch of games for the phone.

Out of the several games he sent, I chose four for starters and installed them in my phone. And I’m COMPLETELY HOOKED on Sims 2 mobile. My sim, Jenne, has a fancy house with a party room, recreation room, and revamped hall. She owns a guitar, a plasma tv, works as a DJ in the middle of the night and is married to a loofer called Ben. I’m playing Sims 2 late into the night just to make sure she’s eating well, sleeping well, pooping well, showering well, socialising well and enjoying life!!

AHHHHH!

I dunno whether to love him or hate him for it… Sheesh

… you can buy yourself something new at your regular breakfast/coffee place.

I bought myself a nice little short size bottle, while drinking my usual Starbucks brew-of-the-day and chatting with a friend. Even spent some time picking out the one that sealed tight but not too tight (that i can’t open without hurting myself).

Q posing with my new Starbucks Bottle

It’s so rare to find a short sized bottle and in black. The brown is very common and the pink is just ugly. When i saw it, I knew I had to get it

My morning shopping spree cost me $12.90, but I get 30cents off my coffee every day from now on, and I even get a voucher to redeem a free tall drink anytime!

It’s the best kind of impulse buying…

Shopping without guilt & without bad repercussions!

**I suspect this bout of shopping craving arose from the new book I just bought and read (the latest of my girly indulgences) - Shopaholic & Baby*

I always tell myself, “A birthday is just another day” so that I can stop thinking about it… But it doesn’t ever work. Couldn’t sleep last night, and it was probably because I kept wondering how today would turn out.

I needn’t have worried… Birthdays aren’t just another day… At least not this year.

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A birthday song sung over the phone by a close girl friend, early in the morning.

The best way to start the day.

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A birthday card from Pastor again.

A pretty one with a personalised message.

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Tons of smses from close friends and family.

Cat, you weren’t the last…

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A call from Bangladesh.

A birthday song sung from the wilderness.

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A Card & Cake from the office.

And a Present from the Studio peeps!!

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2 E-cards.

The signature style among AT assistants.

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A blog shoutout.

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A guest blog shoutout.

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A birthday discount voucher used.

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An expected present.

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An unexpected bouquet of 6 purple roses.

Pre-ordered.

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An embarrassing prayer.

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A blissful 24-year-old.

and because it’s xin’s birthday…

HAPPY HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY!!! -throws confetti and sings- i hope you have an awesome awesome day ahead… i think you’ve already had lots of happy celebratory days looking at your previous posts and that really means you’re one reaaalllyy reaaaally loved girl! and like what the above graffiti depicts, that God the Dad watches over you in all that you do!!

you’ve beeen one source of encouragement and inspiration to me; like a giant sister (not in size of course…) that leads me out in my dark days of track and keeps me in check when i’m over here. and God has indeed blessed you with a… let’s see, awesome job with starbucks nearby sweet boyfriend great multiplying cell warm family and the list goes on and on. love you babe and i cannot cannottt wait to see you in less than half a year’s time. (:

Sorry about the 1 month plus delay… But my blog was undergoing some upgrading… (i.e. the background techie stuff that my dar likes to do and I dun understand. I just get an idiot proof blog to use…)

The thing about cell outings nowadays, there are always new people around… It’s great!

Enjoy!!

After Watchnight Service @ Paya Lebar

At Clemmie’s place

The cell went out for dinner at Cartel after YAS, to celebrate Cass’ 21st & my 24th b’day. We had a lot of fun (i.e. a lot of suaning) and took a lot of pictures…Will upload them when I get them.

In the meantime, this is the card I got… Rong drew it… Pretty eh??

My 24th B’day Card

I love the star at the bottom corner with the bling necklace!