sentiments of 2011...

I woke up today feeling somewhat sentimental over how fast 2011 has gone by and how i have grown from the good and the bad of things that have happened this year. BUT, since this is my blog of happy things and thoughts, i shall drown all negativity and look forward to more joy, peace and the movie 'The Avengers' in 2012!

Here are my best memories of 2011 :-

I got my new toy, which may not be the brand of a certain fruit, but it sure is the best deal around if you're looking for an affordable hp with GPS function. 

 I said bye bye to my old work station...

 ...as i moved into a new 'old' office just 2 doors away. Sure, my desk may not be as neat now as it looks here, but at least i've got a view of the jam-packed Jln Raja Chulan outside my window. Not to mention, the occasional blank stares of the white-washed wall whenever i look up from my computer monitor. Very inspirational at times, i must say.

 We said bye bye to our trusty old Saga (hanky, marky?)....

 ...and got in a brand new City, fit for the city! New year resolution for City baby - more regular washes and scrubs for you to keep you sparkling white, promise! ;)

 Visited and marveled at the awesome Marina Bay Sands, Spore for the very first time when attending a friend's wedding in Spore.

 Discovered the wonders of Herbalife drink and started taking it regularly, moreso after discovering that my in-laws are taking it too. Said byebye to constipation troubles! hehe

 One of the joys in life was when my good buddy Agnes gave birth to little Theng Theng. Both daddy and mummy never looked happier with the arrival of their cutie pie.

 Another joy in my life comes in the form of F-O-O-D! And i give credit to these 2 guys for the most rewarding discoveries i made this year - the best tandoori chicken (drumstick!) and naan (butter!) in Ampang.

 And to my bro-in-law Jason, for introducing me to Jeff Lee's Kitchen (Sg Buloh) for the best Chinese dishes at very reasonable prices!

 I'm also grateful to my uncle Richard for my very first Raptor Watch organised by the Msia Nature Society. I had a jolly good time with a bunch of nature lover buddies....

 ....even though we ended the day with no raptors in sight.

 One of my boldest move in 2011 was plucking enough courage to have my wisdom tooth surgically removed. Paid such a hefty bill, it made my tooth ache even more. Nevertheless, glad that Doc did a good job. By the way, it's one bloody tooth broken into two below.

 Who says parents and in-laws hardly get along together? If you want to prove a point, just put them together on a plane and send them to a foreign country (like Beijing) where they have no one else but each other! lol...(i hope they dun kill me when they see this) 

 I'm glad i returned to Pulau Redang after umpteen years with the company of friends so siao, they really can brighten anyone's day! Coincidentally, instead of attempting for a NZ baby (end of 2010), i think we might have made a Redang baby instead.... tee~hee...

 ..for i found out i was preggers in May! Does this mean my baby loves the beach and sea?

 I also attended my very first Raya open house in Melaka, organised by the Yg Dipertua Negeri Melaka. It's been a long wait but worth all the Raya goodies and delicious Malay delicacies i could stuff into my growing belly.

 As Daddy turned 70 years old, he bought us a very nice birthday dinner at the same restaurant where my wedding dinner was held. Stay forever young and healthy, deh!

 I finally became an aunty in June as my nephew Dave came into our world.

 Last but not least, I'm grateful for my loved ones surrounding me. Colleagues and family who mean the world to me. I am so touched with friends, whom knowing that i gotta avoid sugary food, would go to the extent of getting me birthday cartoon jellies + lamb pie instead. Talk about creativity! lol.

 and just last night, it was my first time having 23 friends sing me a birthday song!

So Happy Birthday to me today...

and thank you, 2011 for the best gift of all....... little baby Darren!   ^.^