Hey there, checking back in again, after my last post..
Was really glad that I had the chance to complete that post properly and was also overwhelmed by the kind words I've received thus far from friends who actually took time to read the post. It's amazing how such simple gestures can move and help someone through their day so easily. That's the beauty of life, isn't it? :)
On a separate note... How is everyone doing?
I haven't been able to do much apart from being a very diligent patient, resting at home since I was contracted with some bad viral flu infection.. My condition turned out to be worse than I thought. Honestly, I am one who seldom fall sick, not especially one who gets flu/cough that easily. I'm not trying to boast about my immune system here or whatsoever, but frankly speaking, ever since I have started my corporate job at the Investment Bank since two years ago, it sort of taken a bit on my health since I believe, it's after all the working environment that I'm always cooped up at compared to the days where I love walking around outdoors travelling here & there while I was still in the UK back then. Coupled with the existing condition with the heavy construction site going around my office area in central KL since mid of last year onwards, it definitely don't help much to making my condition any better. If you don't know this about me, I'm one who definitely love walking rather than taking the train or card ride, if I were given a choice. Of course, this is also subject to the weather and environment conditions. It goes without saying, the weather here in KL is not really an ideal place to walk, let alone the safety part itself. Anyway, I feel that I should also take this opportunity to slow down, take a bit of a breather, and not think about work etc for once. Feels nice actually to be able to "R E S T", in some ways (if you get what I mean).
I noticed how much I've always wanted to blog and share my birthday celebration(s) experience but those posts never seemed to have a chance to be published, especially the one that I truly wanted to talk about being at home here in KL to celebrate my birthday with my family members after 6 years (this was two years ago, back in 2017 - which was the picture that I've shared taken with my grandma then). Therefore, this time round, I'm definitely taking the effort to ensure that I will at least get this post out before it turns rusty and no where to be seen/heard ever again... heh.
So, for my birthday this year, it was indeed a memorable one. Instead of having one big fancy birthday celebration with my friends altogether and another one with my family, I had the chance to separate my birthday celebration(s) over a few special meal occasions with some friends, family and of course le bf. The month of March certainly did feel like a birthday month to me over big feasts, which I was truly thankful of ;) Which also explains why I got a bit puffed up (especially swollen on my face) after those endless rounds of big meals from March 16th up until the end of March! Just a gentle reminder, my birthday officially falls on the 18th of March, to those of you who are not familiar of. Hehe.
Without further ado, I shall proceed with the main agenda of today 😃
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15th March,
Friday
First round of birthday celebration started on a Friday where it was a working day. Shortly after work, I rushed back straight home to get myself changed even though it was like going through a battlefield (since it was a Friday, and you could imagine how TERRIBLE the traffic from KL back to Shah Alam area would be), all getting prepared for the night - to see my Manchester girls who took the effort to plan a dinner for me at Beast restaurant in Batai area. It was such a nice time to see the girls, laugh about silly things even almost anything ridiculous we could ever think about over nice steak and wine. & most of the time, these are the simplest things in life that can easily fulfil one's heart. Good food, friends and quality time. 💖
As always, these girls know how to arrange cute little stuffs like that - a cute birthday cake and balloons! :)
Just me with the birthday cake and balloons that they got for me :)
From L - R: Chooi Yau, Jun Yi, Lu Lu & Ivy. Can't believe I've known most of them since Manchester days. <3
Another shot. Since most of them requested more pics due to the angle problem haha.
Another one... (actually there's more, but.. I will not do that here) Haha..
Selfie with Yau Yau.... 😍
My main girls... <3 Lu Lu & Jun Yiiiii... Never once a day without a good laugh whenever I'm with these girls.
Lastly, one with the fatty 🐶
We didn't do anything crazy after the meal, but instead, they were all very accommodating to my wishes. They knew me too well, so well that they know "clubbing" or anything hardcore wouldn't be my thing. Thus, they suited to my request and brought me to a speakeasy bar located around TTDI area - Soma Cocktail Bar. We had another good time chilling and catching up over cocktails, which was truly a thing that I enjoyed most of the time. Since I'm not one who goes for hard liquor but rather the sweeter-side of things, this cocktail bar was certainly the right pick of location for a second round to me.. Would definitely come back again if you asked!
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Another simple birthday celebration over a lunch at Rakuzen restaurant in Pavilion Elite that my department threw for the March babies.
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16th March 2019,
Saturday
This amazing woman here Chloe, spoilt me over such a wonderful Omakase meal at Sushi Hibiki in Four Seasons Shoppes, KL. Couldn't be any happier to spend my 26th in such a way with this bestie. She's always been there for me no matter what. Even though we've been through so much and it has not always been a smooth journey since last time for our friendship, but I'm glad that after all these years, we still made an effort to stay close in touch and check-in on one another every once in awhile. & for that, I can't wait to see how another 10 years down the road for our friendship would looked like!
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17th March 2019,
Sunday
So proud of them all dressed up in such a "lady-like" manner just for the afternoon tea party, haha!!
The moment where I've been waiting for... "Hold your tea cups, ladies!" *grins*
Making my "4th-birthday-wish" for this year... *feeling thankful*
It was a wonderful afternoon tea time celebration with my favourite June babies, Yee Xin & Evonne! After countless deliberations, they finally decided to bring me to St Regis' Drawing Room for an afternoon tea party, teehee. I definitely would say it's the best decision ever. They even gifted me with this Hammam Spa voucher which is valid until this year end to pamper myself over a spa session anytime! Thank you so much girls ♡
& again, it was nevertheless a wonderful time catching up with these girls. If you don't know about this already, these June babies are the hardest to catch most of the time since they are super busy corporate people. hehe. Hence, it was definitely great to laugh and check-in again on one another before we bid our goodbyes till' the next meet up.
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18th March 2019,
Monday
The actual day itself. Also a working day for me. I didn't apply for any leave, as you can clearly see when you start scrolling down... Nonetheless, it was a day filled with good wishes, happy vibes and wonderful surprises. Can't say it was a bad idea going to work after all!
Me attempting to make the first cut to the birthday cake that my lovely colleagues surprised me with..! More specifically, it was Allina, my lovely junior colleague who made such arrangement. Thank you dear :)
Just one of the boys trying to pull a joke again on me (what's new). Look at the notebook behind that says "Serious Business Woman". Yeap. That's my notebook. Haha.
A close-up of the birthday cake that Allina ordered for me! ☺
Almost everyone from my Debt Capital Markets department was present in this picture, except for my HOD of course.
Another lovely surprise, from my one & only beloved sister, Klara. Such amazing flower arrangement... Can't say I'm not impressed!
& for the night...
I had decided to spend it at a rather new & upcoming restaurant called Gooddam which was located around SS2 The Hub area with my family.
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A simple family picture after our dinner course was completed.
Another less serious/formal one with our peace signs ☮
With le younger brother, who always love hiding behind me (since he always complains about being or LOOKING FAT...) Also, another thank you to him for treating me this dinner meal... :')
One with le pug. He's dressed up in his work attire... Hence, which explains the "shirt" he was wearing then..
One with all the cakes and flower basket!
Just so you know, the cake above is from @fatcakeco. Do check out their instagram page if you're interested in making a customised/personalised order for someone special.
In a whole, I was contented with the whole birthday celebrations - from the office up until the night. It was a simple one that I wouldn't complain about. Thank you to everyone that has made my day possible and a memorable one. ♡⼼
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19th March 2019,
Tuesday
DC Restaurant
A quality time with le 🐶
Our complimentary bread basket... Real yumzz (!)
Oh, hello there monsieur..! Where are you looking?
A picture with him. Finally a decent one after a few attempts due to the lighting and also face.
HAHAH. I can't believe this is probably the 7th birthday celebrations that we've ever had together? Lost counted whether did we actually managed to celebrate all birthdays together in the past.. But whatever it is... Thank you for everything. Even though dinner didn't really start off at the right note due to some minor hiccups (late, traffic, work etc), but I'm glad we managed to finish it off with a nice one :)
I think I was so disappointed when I saw this! HAHA... Part of me wished that he could have put in more effort by replacing my name to "Dear, b, or something else..." instead of my name again! (After so many years, still never learn.. tsk tsk..)
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21st March 2019,
Thursday
& finally;;
A co-celebration with le pug that Jeannie, Yin and Hong did for us. Thank you guys 💗💗
It was after our exercise class that we went on straight to spam good Wagyu beef sukiyaki at Mo Mo Paradise Lot 10, Isetan. I know we should have gone for a healthier option since it was after all those cardio class from cycling...But, I guess it's okay to indulge once in awhile, especially for a good reason, hehe. It was such a guilty meal but nonetheless a great one! After that, they brought us to the Tokyo Restaurant for some cheesecake and tiramisu!
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In a nutshell, I just want to give a big shoutout to those who have been part of my birthday celebration(s) this year and also to those who have taken the time and effort to drop lovely messages to me through WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and any form of social media platforms you can think of. It's wonderful how some people whom I don't often keep in contact with still would take the initiative to remember your birthday and drop a personal message to you as a wish on your special day.
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You guys are truly amazing. I wouldn't be who I am today, if it weren't for all the love I've been showered with all these years.
Thank you;;
Till then,
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