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I was instantly blown away by the decor once I stepped foot into the restaurant. An eclectic mix of picture frames and mirrors of different shapes and sizes were scattered artistically on the wall, occasionally reflecting an interesting array of hanging lamps on the adjacent ceiling.
Jolene and I were the first to arrive, and we certainly wasted no time in taking photographs and camwhoring with all the various backdrops. The restaurant was reminiscent of a quaint European cafe complete with English armchairs, lush draperies and a vast collection of pictures and souvenirs from over the world. 
I recall Clara telling me that we would go crazy over the decor of the restaurant, and boy was she right. We were so intrigued that our cameras couldn’t stop snapping! There we were, posing with stuffed toys and picture frames. I especially like a photo of Jolene which I snapped (the picture in the middle below). It was a candid back view shot of her browsing through the menu but you can see her front view from the mirror too. 
We were quite famished by the time we were done with photo-taking so thankfully, the food was great – fresh, flavourful and very filling (LOL you can call this the 3Fs if you like!).
We had a wonderful time catching up and getting to know new friends that before long, it was time for us leave as the restaurant was closing for the night. We hugged, said our goodbyes, and promised to visit Clara when we next go to Melbourne. That fortuitous night, Taylor Swift waved goodbye too, from the Singapore Indoor Stadium after her rehearsal. 
Clara is such a talented artist and I am so happy that she is able to pursue her passion, especially in this day and age where so many people just conform to societal expectations and go through the motions to earn their keep, without knowing exactly what it is they really want to do with their lives. I wish Clara all the best in her studies and I look forward to visiting her one of these days!
For mains, I had the cod fish and JW ordered the wagyu steak. Both were decently good, but the steak was one of the better ones that I’ve tried. It was way better than Morton’s and just slightly behind The Cliff’s. 
And of course, need I say that the breathtaking scenery here adds to the wow factor as well? The night ended with us catching the laser show from MBS at the rooftop, complete with a splendid display of fireworks. The fact that we were the only couple on the rooftop made the experience even more magical. 
A romantic at heart, JW has always wanted to give the girl of his dreams (Haha yes I’m talking about myself rather unabashedly here :P) a beautiful dress, just like how you see it being done in movies.
He secretly bought a navy blue vintage dress from Dustbunny Vintage that I was eying and gave it to me in a box, just like how it’s done in reel life. 😉 I wasn’t expecting a gift exchange, much less a present like this, hence it definitely came as a huge surprise to me!
I am blessed to have found a partner whom I can truly call my soulmate. Our relationship is underpinned by similar values and principles, and I’m glad we make each other laugh all the time.
We get along fabulously and he claims he is always entertained by my mischievous antics. Yes, beneath that straight face, I am a joker in his eyes. This is about as unromantic as he can get. LOL!
For those of you who are interested, Dustbunny Vintage is located at:
Blk 112 Bukit Permei Road
#01-203
Now you girls can go uncover some gems!!
Shiok Maki essentially comprises unagi (eel) and avocado wrapped with seared salmon, topped with generous servings of cod roe and sinfully tasty mayonnaise. The burst of flavour is just incredible.
Priced at S$15, I think it is a little expensive considering that the stall is in a food court, but the food was definitely of restaurant quality.
We haven’t met in a long time but like good old friends, we just picked up from where we left off. It was quite amazing because our conversation just flowed for hours on end while the food and drinks kept coming.
Time passed so quickly that within the blink of an eye, it was time for us to head back as all the shops were closed!
And finally, here’s my outfit for the day. A simple white eyelet dress with a light denim jacket.
Have a pleasant weekend ahead!
The rest of the afternoon was spent visiting JW’s relatives but we were all so busy chatting that we hardly took photos. Well, at least not until we became besotted with this lady killer who posed for the camera like a pro.
His name is Keith. He is only 4 years old but I’m sure he will grow up to be a real heartbreaker. Mark my words. All the xiao mei meis out there, don’t say I didn’t warn you! LOL.
Dinner was a relatively quiet affair (finally, there’s peace!) at TCC Changi Airport. The menu at this TCC outlet is different from the rest. I usually go for the salmon mentaiko spaghetti, but they only had the crabmeat version here, which was a disappointment because the crabmeat tasted like frozen crab sticks from NTUC *shudder*. 
This particular dress, which I wore for the first day of CNY, caught my eye because of its origami inspired design and the cute embroidered sparrows sprinkled all over. It looks almost like a painting, don’t you think? The well cut silhouette accentuates the female form, making this the perfect alternative to a cheongsam.
Her hard work and resilience paid off. She stayed true to her art for the decades that followed and became a common fixture in the media and the Peking opera scene in Singapore till she retired some years ago. I remember that one of her proudest moments was when she received the Cultural Medallion award in 1992. For years thereafter, she would beam with pride whenever anyone made mention of the award.
I was surprised to find a clip of her interview for the award on the internet. If you’re interested to find out more, here it is for your viewing pleasure:
credits: http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_1364_2009-09-14.html
Now, my grandmother has mellowed with age, in tandem with gradual memory loss. Her memory has deteriorated to the extent that she tends to repeat herself several times during a conversation. Sometimes, she can’t recall if I am already married and on other occasions, she would be urging me to procreate and respond to the government’s plea for a higher birth rate. Nonetheless, the one thing that remains unchanged is that child-like sparkle in her eyes which continues to express her relentless zest for opera and life.
It may be a scary thought to depart from this earth, but to die without having lived is much worse than one can imagine. To follow in my grandmother’s footsteps literally is no mean feat, but I can at least try to abide by her mantra and embark on a path that passion takes me.
Thank you grandma, for being my inspiration.
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