Super overdued birthday update

My 21st was a blur as I celebrated with friends and loved one at the awesome Coq & Ball (the name, I know right) in Tiong Bahru. My parents were so supportive and of course, the bill was insane but my dad didn't bat an eyelid. Jotham was the bestest best boyfriend who came over early with a truckload of present ranging from the yummy nana chocolate from Royce to VS undies to an iPad mini (!!!!!!) to a handmade book with lots of cute pictures. The rain that day sort of spoilt the mood a little but it was all fine anda dainty after. I even got a kettlebell from the Jotham's boys and chocolates from Wan and Amiril, so loved.

So anyway, I'm going to try to keep up this blogging thing and not be lazy. It's so hard to keep track of everything here because I usually just write it down in my moleskine. Oh right, and my next year's moleskine is red (thanks lopez and co!), a change from my yearly black. It's really Christmas, isn't it? I've got a full week ahead with lots of Christmas activities and potlucks and gatherings and soon, it will be 2013. Can't wait to start the new year, it'll be good!

Give thanks

Time is flying by too quickly, I cannot catch up. But in any case, here's another quick update of what has been happening in my life and things that I'm thankful for (and to rant a little bit, just a teeny bit):

Last week was pretty uneventful. Did the usual of sleeping in, staying up late and sleepover with Jotham. The best part of weekends is just lying in bed with this boy and talk about absolutely everything and anything. A close second is him carefully digging/cleaning my ear for me LOL gross but he doesn't mind so ok. Had flu the entire week so basically concussed in bed. Oh and have been obsessed with Masterchef, I now understand why people love the show because I do too. And result: I have five food magazines on my table now. I am ready to whip up a feast once I get my hands on a reasonably-priced food processor this week.

Last last week was, on the contrary, very eventful. I hung out with my "new" cell group mates (Meh, I don't know what to classify them under) in Sentosa but mostly trying my best to stay out of the sun and playing a little bit of volleyball. Em's 21st bbq at her house was, as usual, great because I met friends that I haven't seen in a year (literally) and sort of patched a broken friendship. Not too sure how that is yet, but I think we're off to a good (re)start. Met Amiril for some Mediterranean food at Olive & Fig and restored both our sanity for the week. Sometimes, we just need yummy food and friends, don't we? Sunday was Gideon's birthday and wedding. So, after a long absence, I went back to church for his solemnisation and the moment his bride stepped into the hall, I was on the verge of (happy) tears. I am so, so, so happy for him, it's ridiculous. This man, even though we hardly speak anymore, had a big role in shaping who I am today. I may have become a smoker + drinker/clubber + doomed to hell if not for him. Meh. Anyway, also discovered a new Bar Bar Black Sheep (way nicer than the one at Bukit Timah Road) at Cluny Court so I'm putting that into my to-visit list.

Ok, I'm hungry now. Shall pop some wholemeal bread into the toaster and have it with peanut butter (my fav!!!) while I watch Masterchef till bedtime. (And hopefully one day my toast will go beyond peanut butter.)

Train of thoughts

I didn't mean to abandon this space for two weeks but somehow, time just flew past. Met these crazy people (above) for xlb buffet on Monday at 10plus, ate like cows and staggered home with a full belly. Finally went to the gym twice this week with Jotham as my "personal trainer". Think he really enjoy torturing me with weights hahaha. And he sent flowers + subway to me during lunch time on one of his off days, aww so thoughtful, can't believe I'm such an idiot to ask why he added olives in my wrap HAHAHA sorry bb love you. Baked chocolate banana cupcakes with ML, definitely needs improvement lol. OH and BKK trip is finally booked!!!!! Going to live a life of a peasant soon. Sushi Tei with SY and thankfully, with her, I don't overeat. Started this dessert ban for my diet and failing since I ate Yoguru yesterday before watching Chernobyl Dairies with J and scaring ourselves (mostly me during the movie, and him after) shitless ): so hard to keep to any diet for realz. How do people do it. Yesterday was Ben's 19th birthday and this boy can have a more care-less attitude towards it. Don't want cake, don't want dinner, don't want present. Just went to school for dance class (like usual) and everything went as per his normal daily life .___. Don't know if we're related (I love birthdays). Speaking about birthdays, reminds me I have to go bathe and change now for Amiril's bday lunch and Ro's 21st BBQ tonight. At this rate, all these July babies are making me poorer than I already am.