3-in-1 Girls Afternoon Out

Took a half day off to meet up with an old friend, an ex-colleague with Miss Ang. Very amazed by how “long-winded” we could be, settling at “Brunches” from the entire afternoon till 5.30PM for all the catch up and talking about the old times.

We talked about the kids, the work, the funny old happenings (which we could never forget)… and wondered how come we were so juvenile and clueless, yet we thought we were of some character! Hahaha! The old experience never failed to amuse us yet at the back of our mind, made us be thankful for the genuine friendship that lasts, despite we seldom meet up with one another.

Like what I posted on my FB, I really like how we have watched one another grow over the years and yet part of us still remains the same, that make us, still us. Just being very thankful for it.

From our previous gathering at Irodori

我们的故事 Long Long Time Ago

This is a Jack Neo's movie which I don't normally have much expectations in the movies he made. But I went ahead to watch this movie Part 1 and 2 with my folks and brother, just treating it as a rare movie outing with them. It turned out to be one of the better movies I have watched.

You really need to watch both parts to get the story flow and impact. Besides on how Singapore has progressed for the past 50 years, the movie covers a lot about the kampong life, the traditional thinking of boys are better than girls, the big family life, etc. One reason why I like this movie so much is it is realistic, with the appropriate props, costumes and the acting impresses me. The actors are so fluent in their Hokkien and Malay and they just bring out their characters so smoothly. I am admire Aileen Tan for her acting and image. And Mark Lee makes us hate him a lot because the baddie he played seems so real and I am sure a lot of viewers feel like giving him a few slaps. The kids actors were very professional as well. I am impressed that a few of them seems so young like 4 to 5 years old? I wonder where they get the courage and confidence from.

Bro said that Part 2 is a bit too draggy but I thought it was ok and a good ending to the story. To me, part 2 seems more real and I feel more connected. Though the ending message to the movie was quite "corny" about cherishing the people around you (particularly being filial to your parents while you have the chance), it was quite apt to the movie and reminded us to be grounded.

So yes, good choice and I am glad to have watched it. Encourage my friends to bring along their parents to watch it as well because I think they can relate very much to the story.

I secretly also wish to have such a chance to be able to act in a movie!!!?

Saturday Dinner, Gardens By the Bay

It was an impromptu dinner decision. Hubby got a few groupons for meals and one of which was a diner at the Gardens by the Bay (GBB), Oriental Western Bistro. Evans and I were a tad excited as it was our first time dining there and it did sound like a nice place.

There were many tourists at the GBB but the restaurant was not crowded. Along the stretch of restaurants, there were Texas Fried Chicken, Peach Garden, etc. Oriental Western Bistro is a small diner in-between. Its food was American and pretty simple but good enough for our dinner.

Evans's OOTD

 

Waiting to go into the carpark, nice view

A nice cooling evening

Evans on his papa's shoulders

happy at the bistro, waiting for our food

 

While the food was not really the impressive kind but I enjoyed the dinner because it wasn't rowdy and I love to see Evans and hubby enjoying their food. It felt really nice to also have my root beer float. Evans had the kid's set with tomato spaghetti with grilled chicken fillet while I had the same but with butter rice. Hubby ordered the pork chop and it was tender. We shared the fried chicken wings and fries, not too bad.

 

Spicy chicken wings with fries, something to share

The boys, enjoying the food

Evans took a shot of me with my butter rice.

 

I still remember how I dug into the food, feeling quite satisfied. I realized I had too many fries today. Fries in the morning at Han's and dinner. But Evans enjoyed his few fries, dipping in the sweet chilli sauce. Really enjoyed seeing him having "fun" with his food and eating so well.

 

The stretch of diners, I am sure we will be back again :)

Our night ended with a stroll at the GBB with beautifully lighted up "trees", I loved how the colours of the trees transformed from one shade to another. Very romantic... and the night was made more comfortable with the breeze and nice music. The surprise came when the Light Rhapsody started. The lights were dancing to the broadway kind of music and it was beautiful. While Evans thought the music was too loud, I thought some of the songs brought me back to the clubbing days. :)

 

A lovely evening indeed. Hope to bring my folks there one day.

 



Abalone Noodles

Thank you to hubby for helping me to cook the A1 Abalone noodles. Though it was an instant noodles, I appreciate him cooking for me while I just packed for work stuff. I felt "hungry" after watching the MasterChef Asia. Not sure if it was an excuse or I really felt hungry but I just felt like eating. Even thinking about ordering Mac delivery but we would need to order quite a lot for the delivery to take place. :(

Anyway, the noodles managed to satisfy my "hunger pangs" for now. I better go sleep soon so that I don't start searching for more food!

Cycling at East Coast Park

Evans had a 3 week's break from his Heguru class because the teachers went to Japan for training. With the free Sunday morning, I joined Evans and hubby to the East Coast Park, with Evans cycling while we strolled alongside with him. Has been a while since I joined them; usually hubby will bring Evans with the in-laws and I will rest at home.

It felt nice joining my 2 "men" at the East Coast Park. Evans continued to enjoy the ride at the Road Safety Park, although he was pretty much going through the same routine. He really loved it when he saw hubby running towards the "bus-stop" and flagging his bike. It was cute.

In the car and Evans was still guessing where we were heading to

While hubby was finding a parking lot, we started off with the Road Safety Park first.

I realised Evans has grown in terms of moving around in his bike. He is now more confident and smooth. He is also very familiar with the roads and rules. He was leading me around the park while waiting for hubby to come back from parking. And when hubby was running towards the "bus-stop", Evans was very amused.

On his way to the petrol station to pump some oil for his bike

The little big refilling his "oil tank"

The Sunday morning was windy but also very hot and humid. It was a good workout for me after so long. I feel lazy and tired some times to get started on my exercise regime. So this walk was good for me as I tried to catch up with Evans.

Resting under a pavilion

Lunch was at Old Town and it felt extremely good to enter into the air-conditioned eatery; filling our stomach with food and quenching my thirst with coca cola!!!

A great way to spend the Sunday morning and afternoon like that. I felt good after the "workout" but I felt really hot the rest of the day even though it was really windy!!!

With the long holiday coming to an end, I hope the week to come will be productive and with lots of positive energy!!!

Breakfast at The Garden Slug

Revisited The Garden Slug for breakfast because I felt like going there somehow. Coincidentally Facebook reminded me of a photo taken 3 years ago at The Garden Slug. So it would be apt to retake the photo today. :)

The photo reminded me how chubby Evans was and from little baby boy to a young boy who can eat the toast bread on his own. Kids grow up fast.

Missing its breakfast platter though I just had a sinful breakfast set at Wild Honey a few days ago. It was a luxurious breakfast for me, with a platter for 2. There were sausages, grilled tomatoes, scrambled eggs, toasts, mushrooms, bacons, smoked salmon and coffee/tea/hot chocolate.

Evans did not like to go home straight after breakfast so hubby thought we could drop off at a nearby playground which Evans used to love. He still loved to play there. He was so excited seeing the familiar playground.

Acting sulky when we had to leave

It's a Good Friday!

Another long weekend with the Good Friday holiday! Felt really liberated but it would have been "bestest" if I need not think about work...

The weather has been sunny and the trio went for a swim together. Evans had a lot of fun and I am glad to see how much he has progressed from being fearful of water to so much kicking, and now he can go faster with his float. Rather cute! Haha!

For dinner, hubby suggested that we go to the Airport; it has been a while since we went there. Evans was elated and he kept "yay-ing" when he was told we were going to the Airport!

"Oh is the train moving already!?"

Hubby told me his little conversation with Evans. He asked Evans if he was angry with mama as I was muddle-headed when I forgot to bring my handphone earlier on; I had to rush back to take it. Hubby asked him this because when hubby forgot something, Evans told me very seriously that he was angry with papa because of his absent-mindedness, and he would not want to sleep with papa anymore! Guess what, when hubby asked him, Evans shook his head and said he wasn't angry with me because he loves me. Aww!!! What a sweet little boy. But it is also hilarious to hear.

The noodles lovers

The foodcourt at T3 was packed and it took us a while to find a table. All was good and we got to fill our stomach. Evans and hubby really love to eat noodles.

The very little cowboy

After dinner, we took a walk and shopped around. I shopped for quite a while in Watsons, one of my favourite places to shop. Haha! The good thing is no GST!

We also took a "rest" at 1983 Coffee & Toast at T2. Bought some light refreshments. Evans requested to order the Chee Cheong Fun, which looked really black (sauce). We had the peanut butter toast. Its homemade lemon tea was refreshingly sour but I would think the food was average. Perhaps their main course like nasi lemak was better.

Dirty little boy

Love this photo by me!

It was a "good Friday" for me. I had fun with hubby and boy boy, despite feeling a little tired and "stretched" after swimming and washing up some of the napkin cloths and clothes today. I guess more importantly Evans has been a good boy always, making it easier for us.

Evans took this for us, and I think he understood the 2/3 rule? LOL!