My December 5-8 Long Weekend Holiday

Aside from frequent overseas calls and longer webcam bonding with my son, I normally make myself busy every weekend by meeting friends and roaming around. Otherwise, I will die of boredom and loneliness if I won't do it. So last December 5-8 were also one of those days where I leave home early and go back late night... expect that for this time, it's longer because Monday is a public holiday. So just thought of sharing to you my fun and jam-packed long holiday.

Friday:

I left office at 7:30pm. I catch a cab going home, change clothes and went Holland Village to meet several friends at holand village for dinner and cocktail. I'm starting to love the serenity of the place. It caters for a more matured professionals and the ambiance is very relazed. It's not as crowded as clarkquay since most of the restaurants offer alfresco dining. We choose italian cuisine for our dinner then transfer to a bar nearby for our regular casual drinking session (hehe...).

all-set for my friday night-out

Saturday:

Clean my room and laundry my clothes early morning. In my quest to find what to wear for the evening office bbq party, I went Tampines Mall at 11am and ended up buying 3 dreasses and 3 blouses. Whew!!!

My all-of-sudden impulse shopping

Had a mega mac lunch at 2pm with a friend then went to watch Madagascar 2 for the second time around. The animated movie was worth watching. Alot of funny scenes - from the plane crash to the volcano offering, two thumbs up entertainment. So, to the young and child at heart, I highly recommend this film.

My saturday and Sunday movie tickets

I went home at 6pm to prepare myself for the evening office party. Wearing a white blouse and a black short, I catch a cab and went Tanamerah Condo. I arrived when most of my guy officemates were busy preparing the bbq pit. As expected, unlimited food and drinks! Grilled sausages and chicken legs goes well with non-stop tequila shots! Wow! 10pm when we started going up to my boss flat where we again drink and party until midnight.

With my office friends

After my favorite bingo game (though as usual I never won)

Sunday:

With another friend, we went to Novena church and attended the morning mass. Then proceed to orchard for whopper burger combo meal lunch and movie. I again watched an animated movie, Bolt. Another quality film. The bonding between the girl and the dog will touch your heart. So many funny scenes also. And alot of learnings about friendship. The one that really made me pause awhile and think is what "Rhino, the Hamster" said - "when you know your friend is in trouble, whether he ask you for help or not, you will follow him and offer your company". True enough right?

Novena to Orchard MRT travel

Had little strolling at orchard road after. I'm amaze how lovely, colorful and alive the place is at night. You can really feel the spirit of Christmas which made me feel a little sad realizing I will again celebrate December 25 without my family and my son around. Ohhhh life.... So before I got depressed, my friend call a cab and drop me off ECP.

Arrived at the park at 8:15pm. Met Leya and his buddy Eric for another dinner and cocktail as a farewell treat to a very good friend. So to you Mr. M, all the best and goodluck on your future endeavors. We will surely gonna miss you.

Monday:

I woke up because my mobile is ringing non-stop.

me: hello.... (sleepy mode)

friend: hey! i discover a new restaurant. i know you will like thier chicken curry and mutton briyani. it's just three 293 bus stops from your place. you wanna have lunch there now?

me: hmmm.... your treat???

friend: hahaha! of course.

me: ah ok... then, let's go. plus order me chocolate ice cream for dessert ha...

friend: ok, i'll pick you up at 1pm.

me: hey! that's an hour from now. can it be 2pm?

friend: i need to be at the datacenter at 4pm. just brush your teeth, don't take bath yet.

me: waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Waiting for bus 293

My friend was right. The food was excellent. It's just another indian muslim shop but because of the reasonable price and accessibility, I appreciate the place very much. Then we went Tampines mall and I did my weekly grocery shopping - both toiletries and the usual comfort food - pringles and nachos. Going home, my friend suprise me with a late (in fact very late) birthday gift. I opened it once I reach my room and was so suprise - a victoria secret fashion bag and body mist cologne spray! Love it!!!!

My super late unexpected birthday gift.

I spend the rest of my monday folding my clean laundry clothes and ironing my office dress. Then had a light dinner or gardenia bread and tuna mayonnaise spread. Then stayed online and chatted with my son and my mom.

So until my next long weekend......