This week has been an exceptionally busy one as my colleague based in HK came back for some meetings that I arranged for. She’s madcap fun, and all of us ended up at Wala’s on Friday for farewell drinks. I think we had 20 tequila shots and 10 jugs of whiskey cola and vodka cranberry among 5 of us. We even saboed one of my colleagues on stage to dance a silly mambo dance, on the pretext that we were celebrating his birthday (not!). Eventually, all of us did the merlion except for the HK babe. 🙁 No pics for the night though. Wasted!(singlish but pun unintended nonetheless :P)

An outfit that I wore last weekend. Was still sick then so that explains the pale face.

Joined the climbers for high tea at Goodwood Park Hotel today to celebrate a fellow climber’s birthday.

Finally managed to take some updated photos of our home with my new cam. I love how the lighting creates an added dimension to the interior design.

To accommodate my expansive collection of shoes, we have finally come to terms with the fact that it is only prudent for us to construct a built-in shoe cabinet to keep them out of sight. I’m thinking of a two-door fully mirrored surface (tea coloured to match the mirrors at the dining area) shoe cabinet with an adjacent patterned divider that looks similar to the one below, except that I’ll like it in black. The divider would block the view of our MBR from the main entrance.

To wind down after a tiring week at work, I would usually hit the shops for comfort. The invigorating scented trail of perfume, colourful window displays and endless rows of merchandise are a breath of fresh air. Whether I eventually make any purchases or not is really a secondary concern. Or is it?

Well, I do window shop sometimes, but this week, I came home with a bag of hairbands from Accessorize and undies from Topshop. I have a soft spot for bows and ribbons on clothes, shoes, bags, earrings and what have you.

Here’s presenting one of the largest bows I own to date:

Speaking of hairbands and hair,I had quite a scare last Sunday. I was trying to comb and twirl my hair with a round comb, but it ended up getting stuck in my hair instead! It was so badly entangled that JW had to rush home from his weekly climbing session just to help me.

In the end, he had to cut away all the teeth. LOL. Check out the bald comb. Thank goodness I’m not the bald one. 😛

We also bought two very classic bedside lamps from Laura Ashley. It looks similar to the lamp from Lim’s that went out of stock, so it was really a blessing in disguise. I love how it lights up the room, giving it a warm and cozy feel.

I’m in all black today. Although I love bright and vibrant colours, black remains a staple colour in my wardrobe. It’s such a versatile colour to play around with. Most importantly, it suits most skin tones and hides any imperfection caused by poor workmanship. I have no complaints about this dress though, as it is pretty well-made. 🙂

I hardly take pics of what I wear, but now that I get off work earlier (cos I go to work earlier!), I have a little more time on my hands, especially when I am not doing housework. 😛 Yes, you heard me right. I do housework. Anyway, here’s a new dress for work. I’ll usually throw on a jacket if I have meetings to attend.

Other than clothes and shoes, I bought a new present for myself this month. Here it is, the Canon Powershot SX110IS.

The clock was a souvenir that we got from Paris, and it now hangs at the entrance to our kitchen. I love how the colours complement the entire colour scheme of our home.

And finally, here’s our Louis Ghost Chair in glossy black. Nobody sits on it though. 😛 It is really more of an ornamental piece of furniture.

The pictures were all unedited pics taken with my new camera. Since I was relatively free yesterday, I decided to take a photo of what I wore as well. 🙂

I initially wanted to have a picnic at Peirce Reservoir, but that was totally out of the question since it was pouring throughout the entire day!! Instead, I spent the day with JW scouting for pretty curtains, furniture and clothes before our dinner at Lawry’s.

I actually enjoy shopping for household items . It was such great fun looking at the myriad of colours and materials at the curtain shop, thinking through which one would complement the interior decor. I swear it was just like shopping for clothes!

Is this a sign that I have taken a step towards Auntie-hood? Gosh, that is unimaginable.

I ordered the Rib-eye Steak at Lawry’s, which was undoubtedly succulent and juicy, but I told JW over lunch at Ivins that frankly, I would be able to appreciate the simple fare at Ivins much more than Lawry’s. Food doesn’t always have to be expensive. I would gladly go to hawker centres just to indulge in good food. 🙂

Increasingly, I tend to prefer Asian food to Western food..somehow the seasoning just makes Asian food taste so much better.

Perhaps it’s also a sign of age? As people get older, they want to go back to their roots. Yet another sign that I have “progressed” towards Auntie-hood. Reminds me of how my parents constantly remind me about their dream to retire in China *shudders*.

My little birthday cake from the staff at Lawry’s.

It reminded me of the time when we went to Morton’s to celebrate JW’s birthday. The staff would troop over to your table and serenade you with a birthday song sang with so much zest that you can’t help but giggle. Hahaha.

Sorry, I didn’t giggle. I burst out laughing actually. Oops, so much for trying to act demure.

The attire for the day. I invited lots of stares for some reason. Probably the stockings you think? 😛

The lovely boy got me a surprise gift as well. We were supposed to exchange birthday presents in Europe during our honeymoon, so I was pleasantly surprised when he whipped out a present from the backseat of the car and presented me with a pair of shoes from Sanuk. Only climbers and surfers would be familiar with this brand. It’s supposedly very comfy, but he got it in the wrong size so we’ll have to make our way to Climb Asia one of these days. Frankly, it’s not something that I would usually buy, but I must say it’s an interesting and refreshing change haha. He is so adorable that I always end up laughing at him..oops, I actually meant with him :P.

Ok seriously speaking, I have outgrown the age where material gifts mean a great deal to me. It’s simple gestures like these and the fact that my bf, parents and friends make the effort to buy gifts to surprise me that really touches me. The mere fact that you take time off to keep me company says a million. Deep inside my heart, I know that you are the people whom I can count on for anything, and that alone is immeasurable and priceless. 🙂

Thank you for loving me.