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The eelectrifying party where I got burned so bad

(Written on Jan 10, published on Jan 15)

Happy 2015!!!! Actually planned to publish an end-of-year post to sum up 2014 last month but that’s a story for another day. I shall start off the new year by being timely and talk about yesterday (Jan 9) 😛

Finally met up with the original gang! Decided to have a potluck at Kenneth and Baoying’s house. Can’t believe that the last time we went over was exactly one year ago. We talked about having an eel party then too, except there was food of every kind but eels in the end.

Eels from Azhar. Behold the eel party that finally happened 😀 I was so hungry that I didn’t take any photos of the food though. But we also had loads of other yummy stuff!!

Little Alex and Francois who are actually not that little anymore. Look at this peanut’s belly!!! They are also the main attraction and why some of us voted to go over instead of going out hehehe.

SO GOOD seeing everyone again and catching up! All that fun and laughter… even though most were at my expense. I feel personally victimised. Especially by Azhar, Terence and Kumar.

Remember my mortifying wardrobe malfunction when I accidentally flashed Terence a year ago?? I was hoping he’d forgotten about it but he suddenly brought it up again yesterday and said that now whenever he thinks of wardrobe malfunction, he thinks about what happened with me.

Apparently I scarred him for life. I insisted that it could have been much worse… like I could have flashed the creepy guys at the stall instead or I could have been going commando. Very valid points right? Except it was the wrong thing to say and the teasing escalated.

Multiple people: So you do go commando??? If not how you know what’s that?
Sarah: Ooh like Anne Hathaway went commando…
Me: NO but how can you not know if you do Lollipop???
Meredith: So how long was it (the flashing)?
Me: Very brief… (pun unintended)
Terence: It felt like minutes.
Meredith: Lacy?

pitch perfect fat amy gif

Still think this is the most epic part though. I even feel a little impressed. I don’t think anyone can ever beat Azhar when it comes to winding people up.

Then don’t know why suddenly Kumar went to tell everyone about how the uncles selling mixed vegetable rice at our cafeteria upstairs said I’m very chio -_-

While Azhar mentioned the weird guy at the gym (dubbed the ‘Birdman’… if you read the earlier wardrobe malfunction post you’d understand why) who talked to me for 30 minutes straight.

Zinkie added on and said her friend looked at the photoshoot we did for her and asked who I was. Apparently he/she said, “Quite cute leh.”

Meredith each time after listening to all 3 stories: “She went commando is it?”

advice dog stop meme

Sadly, these are actually the milder portions. At one point I got so red-faced and nearly choked on my food but I’m going to let those conversations rest in peace instead of relieving them here.

Seriously though… I love these people. Feeling so blessed that not only did I get to know them, but I also got to be a part of this awesome group.

Azhar, Kumar and Baoying aren’t in the photos 🙁 The rest of us only wrapped up at like 1.30am even though I heard people saying they were planning to leave at 11pm 😛 Can’t wait for our next gathering!

Anyway, it’s the new year and if you are looking to stock up your wardrobe, head down to Zalora and shop to your hearts’ content! They have the loveliest range of Mango dresses ever where you will have all your needs covered 🙂

Simple yet sophisticated looks for more formal occasions.

If you are feeling casual or want to give off a livelier vibe.

Need something edgier for the perfect night out? Look no further.

Very tired as you can see from my dark eye rings zzz. I drifted off to sleep so quickly after reaching home and showering. Frowning because I took these selfies with the intention of sending them to someone else to show my (fake) discontent ._.


The great escape

tumblr escape

Another long lull of not updating but I have been so busy with packing, planning and more! Now I’m back from both Bangkok (Nov 5-8) and Hong Kong (Nov 13-18) trips. Before that in late October there was my 21st birthday which I spent with the people I love over several days.

There’s so much good things, positivity, laughter and happiness everyday. I can’t repeat enough how fortunate I feel and how much I love the people around me because they are the ones who brought all these things into my life.

Anyway, here’s a brief recount of both trips. Will try to blog in detail if I have time but let’s just say I haven’t even posted about Bangkok last year, and Phuket plus Taiwan earlier this year.

Bangkok

bangkok pratunam haul

My haul even before I visited Chatuchak Weekend Market (though I didn’t buy much there) 😀 Everything is mine except the pair of red sneakers because I wanted to fill up the white space.

This was my second visit and again with my mum (we went last year in August with my aunt). I love this city as much as ever with its cheap everything, spicy food, endless shopping and impeccable service. Plus where else can you have all-you-can eat mookata (crazy spread as well) for S$6?

Hong Kong and Macau

hong kong haul

Mostly local food products such as pork jerky, wife’s biscuits and egg rolls for giving away. They’re nearly all gone! Bottom right is actually ‘voodoo doll’ keychains from Bangkok which I let people choose from. Wish I’d taken a closeup of all the different dolls before giving them out!

This was my first visit and I went with friends. We did a balance of sightseeing, shopping and eating! The research/guide I compiled turned out to be 100 pages long but we didn’t have time to visit loads of places still. Definitely returning again.

Everything is quite pricey here so I actually did minimal shopping for myself. The food is heavenly (though this applies for every country I’ve been to) and there is simply so much beauty that left me in awe. It’s really different seeing all of them with your own eyes instead of just through photos online.

Left: On my dad’s taxi on the way to the airport at 6am+ for my Bangkok flight
Right: Having just arrived at Hong Kong International Airport at 1pm

So very tired zZz no judging okay. Still am. I continued sleeping at 4am everyday in both countries and it wasn’t because I was reading or watching anything :))))

And well, if I ever feel like I haven’t done enough shopping, I can just head over to my favourite Zalora and go on a spree! 😀 Am loving their collection of Aldo accessories online!!!

There’s unique arm candy for hipsters, elegant necklaces to complete your sophisticated look, casual embellishments that will spice up any outfit and more! No more worrying about how to get that effortlessly posh look 🙂