My 23rd ♥

My 23rd Birthday was awesome! I had so much fun and enjoyed every part of it. In the afternoon, Johnny, Sheryl, and Daniel went to the mall with me. We had lunch since all 3 of them were hungry..it was short and ok..then we kinda just split up and went seperate ways since Sheryl and Daniel wanted to go somewhere else outside the mall..I don't remember where they went, something about BestBuy and other outlets..so that explains why I didn't see them in the mall after lunch..anyways, I had fun shopping..I got my winter boots, a knit vest, a cute winter cap, a small black knit short-jacket (so I can stop borrowing from Sheryl) and hugs! It was funny how I keep bumming into the students I worked with that day and I got hugs. After my little "spree", Johnny and I went to watch "Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps". At this point, still wondering why I can't find Sheryl and Daniel at the mall..so anyways, the movie was really nice! Sadly, I was the only one who knew what was going on in the movie. Haha..nevertheless, I had fun.

After the movie, we headed back to the mall to pick Sheryl up, thinking she would be there..After some time, we still couldn't find them and so I called her. They were already at Shogun..at least they could have told us. *sigh* Dinner was at Shogun. Food was not as good as we expected, environment was weird because someone had party music right behind us. Overall, the day was fun. Of course, Sheryl disappeared again after dinner and me? I had to head straight back into my books..haha..so, yes! I enjoyed my "little holiday"!

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Some pics!

(I think he had a headache trying to order? haha)

My Miso Soup

heart attack for appertizer

My Spicy Chicken Bulgogi

(yes, I had korean food at a japanese restaurant..haha)

Sheryl's Yakisoba

Johnny's Steak Teppanyaki?

Slippers from Sheryl

Mirror from Daniel

(it came with 3 price tags! haha)

my cute cute cap ♥♥♥

oh, and introducing my new study chair..hehe

it's so comfy ♥♥♥

bye bye back pains and uncomfortable seat..

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That's all for now..BYE~~~

Another year almost gone

Another year is almost gone..i woke up to FB greetings and chocolates on my work desk this morning. My "supervisors" treats me to all these chocolates during my bday and christmas time..it's awesome! They must really know how much I like chocolates..haha..And guess what? It's not even my bday yet..haha..one more day and I'm already enjoying it..I can't wait till tomorrow!

=D

Day Trip to Praire Grove

Today was different..I spent my day at a couple's new house today. Jaci and Michael were building their house from scratch, every plank cut and trim, every dirt poured, every single detail were personally done by the couple. It was amazing, how much effort and details went into the planning. When we got there, we were greeted by the dogs (surprise, surprise...more dogs...) I'm just not a big fan of overly excited/hyper dogs.. Anyways, they were so hospitable and friendly..i enjoyed my time. I learnt so much about animals, building a house, designing your house, nature and a bit of nature stuff..i hate never got so close to nature and animals as i did today. =)

I got to see 100s of hummingbirds up close. Did you know they hum and make sounds as they eat from the feeder..and they can fly backwards or stay at the same spot for some time? They fly at more than 34 mph..fast huh? I was enjoying the sight until one of it flew right into the glass door and fainted..it was so scary! I thought it broke its neck and died..luckily, it was alright. Jaci took it inside the house and it started gaining consciousness again..she brought it out for us to look up close and said it would come around in couple minutes..so i thought it'll be a great idea to lean in and admire the bird up close and personal..but that little thing flew right at my face and went back out to the feeder..i was so surprised when that happened that I flinched and spilled my drink all over me.. ^_^" (anyone who knows me knows this is NOT highly unusual..haha..) i felt so bad..oh, and they put away the dogs for me too..they brought them out one by one, well, not the big ones to say hi to us..Lucky impressed me the most. It's the sweetest thing ever..

We had a tour of the house and property..found lots of interesting stuff during our short hike..i got hit in the face by a grasshopper which was jumping way too high..didn't get to ride horses though, which was what i was looking forward to but it's ok..basically, i got to be out in nature, without getting allergies..it's an awesome feeling! At least for someone who grew up without animals and much nature..haha..oh, later, we cooked Bak Kut Teh, scramble eggs with tomatoes, stir-fry spicy chicken and rice for dinner for them. It was our treat, of course..I was afraid they would hate the food, but to my surprise, they loved it! =D I was so excited..hehe..after dinner, we played mahjong. Jaci bought the mahjong set from China, so we were learning it..they are really fast-learner and strategist..hehe..shows how much more i need to learn in reading people during the game. All said and done, I had an awesome time. I really appreciate them having me over today..it was quite an experience..although they probably think i'm weird because i never bother about animals or nature much before..haha..

BTW, their house is pretty awesome!!! esp, the kitchen. It's huge and oh, the recess lightings are amazing..and the large island..it's not quite done yet but i love the layout! =D

My new toy

Say hello to my new (upgrade) toy: HTC Aria!!! ♥♥♥

My early bday present from my friend..hehe..it's accessories will be here next week..hehe..I'm so happy! ♥

Earlier today, I was getting anxious about when it didn't arrive today. Checked the UPS status and it said it's "in-transit" and I was sitting here wondering where my phone was. As I was debating what to cook for dinner, suddenly there was that loud knock on my door..my htc is here!!! hehe..you can imagine how happy I was. I was smiling cheek to cheek..well, dinner was very very simple of course..haha..Then, later, there was another loud knock on my door..so I thought it was the other package, with the accessories..but to my dismay, it was some little girls selling cookies..*sigh* but it'll be here next week...i can't wait!!! ♥♥♥

Anyway, this birthday is getting better and better..did i mention i got a smallfry from Build-a-bear last week as their bday gift to me? ya..it's super adorable..haha..♥