June Hols :)

Natas fair was just over. Have you booked for any tour? Darling & I went to the fair, with Australia in mind. Lo & behold, we found that going to Aust. is not cheap! Moreover, not all the meals are provided for...Hmm... that means more spending on food, less on shopping. So we decided to change destination.... China seems good :) We made a booking, thinking that our parents would be keen to go with us. Alas, his parents are tired of visiting China & Mum would just be back from the States at that time, so in the end, we switched to..... (drumroll pls) Mongolia! So exotic right? Hmm... how many of us have actually been to Mongolia? I don't think it's a popular tourist spot. Well, grassland, camels, desert, sand, etc etc.... Sounds like going back to ancient days, eh? Beginning to look forward to it....

Air Show 2008

Last Sat, I went to the Air Show of the year with Darling, Mum, Adeline, Bro & Daze and Bro's frens. It was an eye-opener. It was the first time for me. Been to the Air Force Musuem last year and I love looking at the planes! This time round, we could even watch performances by the pilots flying their aircrafts! It was truly spectacular!

We got complimentary tickets from Uncle Llyold (so fortunate!). We went early in the morning so that we could look at the aircrafts before the show. The place was really packed with people! We had to go thru' stringent checks before entering the exhibition arena. There were many aircrafts on display. Not just from the Singapore Air Force but also from the other countries. We talked to some of the crew, took pictures with them, even got a few souvenirs! Hahaha, it was really fun! We even saw Airbus 380! But what a pity that only invited guests could board it :(

Then Uncle called us and brought us all for lunch at the airbase restaurant, where the viewing gallery was. We had almost full view of the sky as we had lunch! Halfway thru lunch, the performace started. First was a treat by Black Knights....Singapore's very own aerobatics team from the Air Force. They put up a fantastic show! WoW! It was a one and half hour show....well, by the third team or so (they rest were soloist) it was pretty predictable (how else can you fly a plane?).... I still think that Black Knights were the best!

It was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience.... Most probably won't be going for another, unless they include more treats next time.... How about going up on a plane?

We've Been Married for 5 Months!

Yesterday Darling had a surprise for me :) He merely told me on Thu that we'd go out on Fri nite. Usually, Darling would date me and we'd go out for a show or a walk after dinner. Yesterday I worked till very late as I needed to clear work (next week attending a course and not going back to sch). We knocked off about the same time, so I decided to wait for Darling at the bus-stop. When we met, Darling kept rushing me and saying that we were late. I was puzzled and asked him why were we late? Where were we going? Weren't we having dinner at home before going out? What's the rush? That's when he told me that we were eating out... he was going to bring me to the Russian restaurant he brought me to about 2 years ago.... the first time he brought me for a really good meal! I remember the delicious soup we had :) It was a sweet gesture from Darling to show he remembers our monthly anniversary! :) Thank You Darling! Muak!

Hols @ Pattaya

During the first few days of the Chinese New Year, Darling & I went to Pattaya. It was a nice break for us. Though this year we couldn't join our cousins for our annual CNY visitation, we met up with my mum, bro & Daze and the rest of our relatives in Bangkok on the last day of our trip.

We had a relaxing time, suntanning and swimming at the hotel pool. We stayed @ Marriott for 2 nights (it was a complimentary stay!) and we were extremely impressed with the service they provided. Indeed, one pays for the service. It had been great staying with big-name hotels. We enjoyed good service @ Hard Rock too when we went Bali. It's worth paying for the stay, though we agree that it doesn't come cheap.

Take a look at the room we stayed.

We're looking forward to another holiday soon! =)

Chinese New Year is Coming!

This lunar year is coming to an end soon. As the festive season draws nearer, I miss my own family more and more. I guess that's because family members gather around to celebrate and enjoy togetherness during this time. Miss my family not just because I'm married...but I miss my dad as well. A year ago, we were still celebrating CNY, isn't it?

It still feels as if he's away on hols. That when I return home one day, he would be there, as usual, sitting on the sofa, watching TV or reading newspaper. Wouldn't he? I miss Dad talking to me, telling me about what happens to his friends, the funny and silly things he would do (unknowingly). Now I realise, that his love language is the same as mine! We both talk to those closer to us as a demonstartion of our love. If only I had the patience and made the effort to talk to him more. Sometimes, I can imagine what he'd say to the things I do or say. And I miss being "manja" around him.

I miss u very much, PaPa!