November 2018

We were back in Penang longer than usual.

Why?

It was Deepavali!

But first, let’s have a triple date.

We met up with 2 lovely couples for dinner and then, ended it with frozen yoghurt. It was a great catch up session and am really happy for all of them because of two things.

One, a couple will upgrade soon to be parents.
Two, a friend is finally in a relationship and he is happy.

Second, I had my be-early birthday celebration with my favourite people in Penang. Well, one of them was sick so, was unable to join though. We had our dinner buffet at G Hotel and went to visit the sick friend after.

It was my second Deepavali open house as a host. As usual, we had two sessions for our invited guests – lunch and dinner. We had delicious food and great friends to hang out with in that one day.

In that same month, another good friend of mine got married. She had her wedding the day before my birthday. We have known each other for more than 10 years so, I am definitely happy for her that she found someone that she can live with.

What’s better than celebrating your birthday with your family? I was not able to celebrate it last year with them as I was still in Taiwan. It felt even better to have Deanne with us.

Last but not least, we had a furry guest that stayed with us for a week. It felt good to have someone waiting for your return though I did feel bad for leaving him alone at home during daytime. Well, we had to go to work though. However, he did make a good friend with the furry neighbour. Up until today, the furry neighbour will still drop by our door to check if the furry guest is still around.

Yeah, we miss him too, buddy.

August 2018

We celebrated Dom’s birthday and of course, with a little member’s participation from now onwards. They had gotten a beautiful cake for Dom and it is his favourite character, Sonic the Hedgehog.

That same month, we organised a hen’s party for one of our girlfriends. We booked a cooking class for us – healthy nasi lemak and satay. Yes, we wanted the bride to learn to cook for the groom. Well, it was an eye-opening session for me too, as I learned a lot of new things in the class. Plus, this class made me wanted to get a food processor.

Of course, the best thing about this class was, the bride was really surprised. Hence, I believe our plan was a success. Of course the celebration did not end there. We had a dinner planned for her but I knew, she would see that coming and I was right. Her wedding would happen in 3 months’ time which I would share in my future post.

March 2018

March had been a busy month for both of us. First, we had our favourite people from Penang who came to KL to attend Russell Peters’ show in Malaysia. We rented an AirBnB unit near the stadium. We had a great time. The most exciting moment was we were late for the show as I took the wrong turning and you know how the highways are in KL.

My last day in AIA was also in March. 3 years – not too long, not too short. I was based in Penang branch for 2 years and then 1 year in the headquarter. Great memories were made with many great friends made in AIA. I managed to thank and at the same time, bid farewell to those who had helped me a lot during my tenure.

My first day in AmMetLife was in March too. It was the day JUST after my last day of work in AIA. What really impressed me was they had my name cards ready on my first day at work. Very efficient, right? I guess first impression really matters a lot.

My favourite girls planned my surprise hen’s party with the husband. Neither did I see it coming at all nor I suspected anything. It was definitely a success. We had a session of pole dancing for beginners. It was fun but definitely not easy.

Later the same day, the gang actually arranged a dinner for me too. The dinner was expected though. This time I was not fooled by the husband. Though it was not a crazy night, I had fun with the group that I love to hang out with. Really blessed to have them in my life.

The following week, the husband and I went back to Penang to prepare for our big day. It was going to be a busy weekend for both of us. For him, it would be our wedding dinner. For me, it would be hosting my family members.

This time our wedding would be of Punjabi style. Hence, the night before the dinner, I had my henna done by his friend. Little did I know, when she was working on the henna for me halfway, I learned that I could not shower until the next day. Hence, for those who wanted do henna, please shower first. That night, it took us 5 hours to complete the henna design. Imagine sitting there for 5 hours, not showered and eaten yet.

That night went really well. We had an awesome emcee who made sure everything is in order. We were really fortunate to have him as our emcee. It was the only time (compared to the one in Sibu) I felt relaxed and not stressed during the event. I managed to walk around, thank and mingle with our guests. It was a really fun night.

On the day we returned, we had dinner at Naughty Nuri’s to celebrate Letty’s birthday. It was not the day itself. We were celebrating it earlier. In her next birthday celebration, there will be a mini member in the family. What do I mean?

Stay tuned on my next post!

February 2018

Was the month that we went back to Sibu for Chinese New Year celebration. This time we were back for about two weeks as it was not just for the celebration.

Our marriage was blessed in the church, finally. Though it was simple, we my family members there to witness the ceremony.

I managed to spend some quality time with my favourite girls. We had a great catch up and had a wonderful time that night.

Also, one of them was getting married so it was one of the highlights during my stay in Sibu. I was one of her bridesmaids and had a great time to bully the groomsmen.

Back at work, finally I was able to witness company’s lion dance.

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Apart from that, I had a Chinese New Year gathering with my close friends in KL.

In the same month, my colleagues arranged a farewell dinner for me. Yes, I had made a big decision to move on.

February was ended with a victorious victory by the husband in the Area contest. So proud of him.

January 2018

When we were back in Kuala Lumpur, my friends came to visit me. We played some board games that Yy brought and we really had fun. Honestly, I love having my friends over at my place.

It’s probably because I am a potato couch.

Then I was back in Sibu for proper recuperation from the surgery. I had a lot a lot of nutritious food back home. My grandma fed me. My aunt fed me. My mom fed. Everyone back home fed me really well. I was there for a week before I went back to Kuala Lumpur again to rest for another before I was finally back to work.

In that same month, the husband joined his club’s contest and won both. Double champion. Glad I was there to support him.

And to end January? AIA had an off-site team building for Corporate Solutions Department. No doubt it was fun but at that time, I had already made up my mind to make a big move.

October 2017

..was a month with many celebrations!

The marriage of Adrian’s and Amelia’s – and had a catch-up with some long lost friends.

Ipoh re-visit with the cucuks.

A short meet-up with one of my besties from Sibu and her family.

A birthday surprise for May.

My first Deepavali celebration with the husband and his family.

A crazy meet-up with my ex-colleagues.

And ended with a graduation celebration all the way in Johor!

August 2017

..had been a month full of birthday celebrations!

First, my older brother’s birthday. Since he love Domino’s Pizza, we had ‘em for dinner!

Then, we had Ah Bi’s birthday celebration. We went for karaoke before we cut the cake.

Next was Yy’s birthday. The fiancé joined us too because he would be spending a few days with me before he went to Canada.

Okay, this may not be a birthday celebration but, it was a victory celebration! Though he could not make it to the finals, he still managed to get a trophy back to Malaysia. So proud of him.

Finally, we had a be-early birthday celebration for the fiancé! He was in KL for a day or two before heading back to Penang.

See..loads of birthday celebrations, right?

July 2017

..had been one of the most happening months for me.

Why?

Well, first of all, AIA’s townhall. Though the sessions were so-so, we had great food.

The best of all?

It’s free!

During the middle of the month, I witnessed a beautiful marriage of one of my girlfriends. Plus, it was a lovely gathering with friends.

Later, I had a short weekend in Penang to spend time with him.

And also a great catch-ups with them.

Then I ended the month with a registration of marriage.

And it was mine.

Plus my brother’s too.

Which I had posted earlier.

June 2017

..was another great month.

It started off with MACC’s Now That’s What I Call Jokes Vol 8 and the husband purposely made the trip to Kuala Lumpur to join my friends and I for the show. Therefore, another lovely weekend with him. We did made the effort to meet at least once a month ever since I left Penang.

Later, my family came in the next weekend. Even my brother and his fiance came from Singapore to join us. We spent our weekend up in Genting Highlands. Though it was only a short trip, we had a great time together – explored the place, dinner at Din Tai Fung, GHPO expeditionS and bah kut teh the next day.

Another reason that June was a great month because we had arranged a simple hen’s night for one of our babes – the second person in our group to get married. It was a surprise for her because she did not know we had the guys to join us as well. We had fun with loads of drinking and challenges for her. Of course not forgetting our best wishes for her and her marriage.

How did I end the month?

The husband visited me again during the long holiday. I was really delighted that this time we were able to spend more time together.

Of course the worst feeling was to bid each other farewell again.

Therefore, I am really looking forward to us staying and living together in Kuala Lumpur.

10 Years Of Friendship! Day 3

It was finally our last day in Cameron Highlands. The end of our weekend getaway.

Sigh.

Since May and SJ did not join us for brunch at BOH Tea Plantation the day before, we went there again. The guys were so crazy about the nasi lemak there and unfortunate for them, it was sold out.

After our makan makan and a bit of shopping, we went to take some photography with the nature, wearing our stuffed animal hats. Can you spot us above?

Before we left the highlands, we decided to have Raju’s Ice Cream for one last time. This time I ordered the original strawberry ice-cream instead of the one with chocolate.

Before we parted our ways, we had our late lunch-early dinner in Ipoh. We then had a pizza at Woodfired Pizza before we left Ipoh.

This trip had been a really great one. I am glad that the boyfriend is able to blend into the circle.  Plus, my friends like him too. Now I can bring him along whenever there is an activity or trip with my friends.