Monday, 21 April 2014

Easter roast!

It's Easter Monday today..a PH..or what they call bank holiday here.

My hp was giving me problems today..think cos it has not been switched off since Thur..the power button just wouldn't work! Then I googled and apparently, can just take out the battery and plug into USB and it'll work. Cos it was PH, I didn't dare to do it in case it needed repair. But then, it restarted by itself this afternoon after it hung. Just as well..and viola, the power button worked!

Booked an appointment to have a haircut at a training academy on 5th May pm (only later then realised it's a bank holiday again..hope my buses frequency will be normal and not like Sunday's!). Hope it'll turn out ok but quite excited..cos I might wanna ask them to pick hairstyle for me as long as it's not too short or funky. Was thinking my hair will grow by the time I go back SG anyway..haha..might as well..the institute is quite cool too..they also have massage classes so definitely will need models but I shy la..haha..cos sure have to strip everything!

Just checked out what's on in B'ham after N told us in our chat grp that there's a Dance Festival happening. Then I saw a performance by Sylvie Guillem..she's a very renowned ballet dancer..ever saw her performances on TV...then thought twice and felt that perhaps it's not that worth watching it live since not tt much effects. Then quite keen for another performance, Sequence 8...it's by a Montreal circus company. Will think about it..may go to the counter in town to get tickets to save that £1 to get them posted to me! Will probably think about it. Then saw that Wicked! musical is coming to B'ham in July!

L made roast chicken today...here's my "dinner" plate! Heaps of food! We had it ard 3pm...of course, I helped too!


Anyway before dinner, C gave me a shock when he asked if L told me about their intended trip to US then went on to say L is shy to ask me to look after Poppy while they're away. I just replied him that it can be stressful making sure she's ok. L did mention that C suggested they go US for hol but she didn't seem to be keen and was missing Poppy when they were away for a night on Sat! So I didn't think it was going on..then I asked C when it will be cos I thought it might clash when my parents come or in May if I suddenly decide to go for a short trip. Then C said this Sat for 3 weeks! Oh my! I didn't give him a definite ans and he tried to ask what I want from there, they could get for me. I'm like err..it's ok..but I heard branded stuff like coach and dkny are cheaper there. Then asked which part of US he's gg to. And he said I can tell him when I made up my mind. These happened when L was grooming Poppy outside in the garden. So when she came back in and C was out, I told her that C told me about US trip..then she also said that they have not gotten tickets and she wasn't sure if she wanna go. Phew! So at least I did the right thing by not readily agreeing. Will let them sort it out..and probably will let L know I'll be stressed if anything happens to Poppy while they're gone..and I've no experience to walk her in the park! If she wants, of course, she can use me as an excuse saying no one can look after Poppy so she doesn't wanna go. Haha..anyway, this morning L also told me she has moved C's stuff to his flat already. Don't know what's going on with them also. Just now also raised voice cos C wanna L to relax but L has to do housework...duh...haha!

Shall head out for some grocery shopping tomorrow. Not sure where I should go though I'm tempted to hunt for marked down easter egg chocs..hahahaa! Eat and get fat huh! But I also need vege. Oh, I googled the brand of white and black pudding that P served us and apparently the Waitrose at Harborne High st should sell them! So maybe I'll pop by to have a look one of these days.

Sunday, 20 April 2014

Blessed Easter!

 Blessed Easter, everyone!!

Woke up ard 9.50am this morning though I set my alarm at 9.30am..must have slept through! And I went to bed ard 10pm last night!! But great that I decided to go nearby church today.

And so I brought my digicam along to take pics of the church..forgot to take the close up of the deco at the door that says "From Singapore" but can prob see as a backdrop. They made me distribute the butterflies to everyone too ;) And James and Sarah are getting married this Sat...and it's lovely that the church presented them with this cross stitch frame! They just attended the services for a couple of weeks only..and coincidentally, they work in my uni. Great couple!


This is Christine..I think she's a pastor or minister..in charge of the church and does services too

And this is with her sister, Mary
Decorated church..spot the butterflies

I got a choc bunny from Christine & Mary!
Came home and put laundry to wash before leaving hse wanting to go to Aldi to get stuff. End up it was not open. I assumed it was cos they had offers for tmr so I assumed they were open over Easter weekend. Anyway just went to a jak pa lang shop to get toothbrushes..then came home. Was rainy today after service..like back to winter days :S
stuck butterflies to my room window..hehe

Here are some photos PF sent to me and my own from the trip...
Us at Guinness storehouse


don't worry, I didn't drink the whole pint!!
Irish pub dinner

Us with the groom's siblings and P's mum

Cheers to Irish Whiskey offered on day tour!
Scene from Braveheart

Climbed up the tree..it's not as low as you think it is..

See its height

Cliffs of Moher - see how windy it was!
Us at River Liffey at night

We were the first to reach church!

Us in church

Ex-colleague and Speech Therapist colleague who was P's ex flatmate

That's us with the newly weds outside the church!!
Us with newly weds in hotel reception

Love this selfie of us with cherry blossoms!! This was taken at a church graveyard near the hotel..haha!
At St Stephen's Green (park) in Dublin city
And then to P's parents farmhouse! It takes 1.5h drive from Dublin.
That's JJ

The hen named after me!
Introducing me and PF..yes, P's parents named them after us!!

On castle ground

That's P's mum on our morning walk to see the lake


Saturday, 19 April 2014

back from Ireland!

I'm back!!!!

Shall blog more tomorrow...but it's nice to come home to a clean bathroom...but realised my blue toothbrush is missing!! Wonder if L threw it by mistake. Grrr...also packed my rags into the drawer and my other toothbrush, floss and toothpaste into the cup I use to brush my teeth. Shall thank her and ask if she saw my toothbrush! If she really threw it away, wonder why...and I may hv to use the travel ones. Sigh.

Anyway, my trip was VVVVV enjoyable...probably never ever will I get such good trips..cos I got to do touristy bits and farmstay and homestay. Vvv memorable! The wedding was also v simple and lovely! The Irish are definitely vv friendly! Look forward to another trip there to see Giants' Causeway! Coincidentally, P's parents and P are also keen to go! Shall see how things work out!

Oh..passed by church on my way back and I thought I saw the words "Happy Easter...From Singapore" on the door..haha! Shall snap pics tmr! I saw my butterflies too. Oh, btw P and P's mum was admiring them (gave a pair to them each too).

Came home only Poppy ard but C did whatsapp me saying L asked what time I'll be back today..L's whatsapp don't seem to be working..so C became our messenger.

Will have an earlier night today cos past few nights have been to bed earliest 11+pm!

Just got a call from L..said they won't be home tonight and ask me to look after Poppy =X win hor? haha..but they will be back tmr. Thanked her for cleaning the bathroom but will ask abt toothbrush when she's back.

Saturday, 12 April 2014

didn't sleep well

Hmm..nothing much to update today.

Was so pissed last night (or rather early this morning) cos C and L came home from dinner ard 10.30pm and heard some other voices..must have brought friends over..then heard them talking and laughing loudly...then had heart thumping music. ARGHS!! Managed to sleep but didn't sleep v soundly..woke up ard 8.30am cos also heard L wake up and go down the stairs.

Anyway morning went to Harborne high street to send off a card then went to look see the farmers market. Bought a pack of dried cranberry from home bargains. Today was quite chilly but I was prepared. Home within 45min.

Then started my HK drama marathon again..still at it now. I've packed my luggage. Doubt it exceeds 10kg but quite bulky esp my handbag. But maybe will borrow weighing scale from L ltr just to be sure. Called transport company this morning but was told to call back at 5pm when they have their schedule. I'm excited!!! Hope I can have good sleeps this trip!

*Added: pick up will be at 6.30am so not tt bad! I think I might be the only one..so is like taking personal cab? haha..

Take care everyone! I'll be back to blog again next Sat evening!

Friday, 11 April 2014

Biscotti

Finally wrote Easter cards and P's wedding card!! Also did my laundry of clothes and sheets. Achievement! hehe..

And I've baked biscotti..my cutting skills have improved! Haha..but I learnt..let it cool longer before cutting..haha! Quite paiseh cos L and C came back when I was almost done baking..then L commented I baked loads..more than last time..so said same except my cutting skills improved so looks more..haha! Actual fact is cos I kept 2 boxes aside last time...this time too. Anyway added vanilla this time (yes, I bought from Asda in the end! Found their own brand so much cheaper than those I saw in Tesco).


Packed for Pam and parents for hosting us..hehe!

Made a mobile for my butterflies..not sure if it looks nice or I should stick it to the window.

Quite excited about our trip. Think PF is too!! And she seems quite nice so far..haha..v impressed by my organisation! Hehee! Anyway found out that our banks charge 2.99% for non-Sterling transactions..that's why our tours and hotels are more than stated by website that is deducted. So we shall bring Euros to pay the remainder for hotel and expenses instead of debiting it..thot if not enough money can still use card. Oh well...shall just be careful when spending..heh..anyway I've limited baggage I can carry with me too!

So tmr will just be R&R for my trip preparation..but will have to discuss with parents abt their June trip. Then pack everything into my luggage..and call the transport company to ask what time they will pick me up to airport.

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Butterflies sent!

Today finally sent the butterflies to church! M and Ch were vv surprised to see me! They were delighted with the butterflies but from their reactions, don't think they have such tradition here. Hehe..but M told me Ch wanted to put daffodils as deco so my butterflies will fit in! And then Ch gave me this..said it was given to everyone on Mothering Sun (30th March) when I wasn't ard so they kept one for me.




Praise the Lord that I managed to print out my eticket for airport transfer despite printer ink was low. Went to google the tel no. and found out that it's a pte taxi hire company..and I've to call them to confirm time of pick up a day before. Oh well, at least I got to print the tix.

Have been watching HK drama <<On Call 36 小时 II>>..pretty educational too cos they have graphical illustration of ops they do.

Went to send off the card to Pastor and then went ASDA..and forgetful me, left out olive oil though I put it in my hp memo..I didn't refer to it! Haha! Anyway here are the blooms along Harborne High St and a house as I walked home from the further bus stop.




Think I'll stay home and do housework tmr. Roughly put aside my clothes and liquid stuff for the trip. I shouldn't exceed limit...

Cooked chicken soup with celery, carrots, spinach (bought frozen ones), corn, salad bean mix and added pasta...yums! Kept 2 portions for myself and left the remaining in the pot on stove. Offered C but he said he has eaten ard 3+pm at work so not hungry..but said maybe L will have some when she's back. So left there la. Hopefully if she doesn't, she'll keep it for me. But they usually leave leftovers on the stove overnight..so far nothing happened..haha!

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Butterflies!

My clutch bag arrived today and I must say I'm impressed with ASOS's updates with email and smses. The bag was v light..and inside had compartments too. Love it!! Took pic of it with an A4 paper (the returns form). Now I'll just pray and hope the book comes before Sat (book will be part of my wedding gift for P and B)

Spent most of the day working on handmade butterflies. I wanted to make some for Easter for PF and P and her parents since I'll be giving them Easter cards! Then I very much wanted to give some to my church ladies on Easter itself but then thought it'll be nice if I can contribute to the church deco yet I won't be there on Easter Sat to help with deco. So I was thinking of ways to pass to them and then I remembered that they'll be having coffee morning tmr! So maybe I can just drop them in the morning since some of the ladies will be there! So I started making and targetted to make about 50...and I did!! Made some extra for PF, P and her parents..and also some for myself. Thinking of putting on my room window..either stick on window or hang as mobile. Will think about it later on!

In order to "celebrate", I made these formations! How nice if I can make sure deco on my SG room wall..haha!




In case you're wondering why butterflies at Easter...cos they signify new life..when Jesus rose again!

C came home early today..said he finished work and this week is his last week of work cos company closing down. So I guess he'll be home more before he finds a new job? It's great that I'll be away next week! haha!

Oh..and I wrote an Easter card for my Uni pastor and family last night, thinking to post it before I leave for Dublin..then this morning saw his email asking how I am..said he n his wife missed me..haha..oops! Think cos I haven't been attending the service.