MeetinG Cn, Therry & SyL

I met Cn, Therry and Syl for the very 1st time today. And only one word to describe them : awesome! Hehehe... The last time I met up with new people I know thru cyber... hmm...that was sometime ago. I mean on and off during gatherings there are bound to be people I never meet before but usually it is with people I know so I'm not entirely clueless on how I should react coz if I don't feel comfortable with the new ones, I can still talk to other friends. This time, it felt like years ago when I went on my 1st gathering with IC members. Nervous and excited.

When I first arrived, Cn was already waiting outside Sushi Tei. Therry was the 1st to arrive actually but she went somewhere else. So Cn and I waited for Therry. She came with her boyfriend but he left after we said our 'hellos', saying he doesn't want to spoil the fun for us. They really look so sweet together. My 1st impression of Cn is she's the same as her pic and she's actually more gentle in reality. Oops...I hope that doesn't sound sarcastic coz I'm making a compliment here hahaha.... She's really sweet and she smiles a lot... I mean a LOT. So u can bet she's just as friendly as she sounds in her tags. Therry... I wasn't expecting she was that tall. I mean she looks petite in her pic but she proves me wrong today. She is really easy to talk to and also smiles a lot. In fact they all smile all the time! Cn has to be the most cheerful of us all coz her happiness is really infectious I tell u. As for Syl, she is the perfect figure of how u view a teacher should be. She's the quietest among us but still, she can crack u up with her jokes. And they are all awesome in their own different ways! I'm really glad we met up today coz I did have a blast. I want to do this again sometime. One thing they all have in common: love for dogs and they all own at least one *if I'm not mistaken coz Sushi Tei was damn crowded just now and they are all soft-spoken... so opposite of me!* Now it makes me wish to have a dog. Thanks for the good time, ladies ^.^ So nice to finally meet the writers behind those wonderful blogs I love to read. Kinda reminded me of what Han told me earlier today during our chat in YM. He said Therry's blog made mine look so plain. Hahaha... Yeah, don't u all start comparing mine to hers or to any of theirs after this please coz I do admit I have limited vocab inside me. While in mine u might find errors here and there, it's hard to do so even u try to look for the flaws in their blogs.

L-R: Therry, Me, Syl & Cn

Not to forget, these are the food I ate just now:

Yaki Udon

Hotate Miso Mayo

Hmm...can't remember the last one but it's like california roll with soft-shelled crab. My advice, don't order these 3 if u go there. The roll is okay and the Yaki Udon is still edible even though it's so not like the normal fried udon I ever tried. Even Casey wouldn't want to eat it! As for the scallop, expensive and too salty! Yucks... I never eaten scallops that taste that bad before. Well, now I have.

From Plaza Indonesia, the girls and I went to Grand Indonesia. Planned to watch "Alvin & The Chipmunks" at the Satin Lounge in Blitz Megaplex. It's Rp 20K cheaper than Premiere so I was curious enough to want to try it out. We bought the 4.30pm show and then went down to Kinokuniya. Kids bought their books and I bought mine. I bought a couple of books about photography. Even though I'm not planning to buy an SLR cam but I think I want to know more about it.

Wanted to look for school shoes for Casey but it was a long walk to Planet Sport (or whatever it is called) so we decided to look for it in Plaza Senayan instead right after the movie. while going back up to the cinema, I saw Forever 21 Boutique. Finally now I know what kind of clothings they have. All this time I only know that brand through Xiaxue's blog. Forever 21 supposed to have 2 floors to themselves but only the one at 1st floor is opened at the moment. Went inside to look around and was kinda surprised coming home with 2 jackets, 1 cardigan plus 3 blouses.

I deserve it!!! I've been deprived of shopping for so long! Then when we went up one floor, there was this Guess Kids Boutique. My FIL promised the girls they can buy clothes from there and he's paying so we did go inside to look around. I bought 1 identical dress as theirs.

Can only buy 1 coz my FIL will wonder why the bill adds up to that much if I kept buying the same stuffs as them. We did get vouchers and it all adds up to Rp 700K! Too bad can't use it to minus the bill. Can only use it on our next visit there.

We waited at the carpark for the driver since we got a lot of plastic bags on our hands. By the time we reached the cinema it was 16.25pm, 5 mins before the show starts. I was disappointed with the Satin Lounge. It's so not worth it even though it's cheaper than Premiere. Yes, u can straighten your legs up but that's about it. No blanket, and u can't push down the back of the chair like in Premiere. It's just like normal cinema except u watch it from the top part. Total waste of money.

Now about the movie, I just love it. I mean, who wouldn't want to see talking chipmunks in real life? I do!!!! Theodore is just so, so adorable. It's a "MUST BUY DVD" on my kids' list.... and mine too of course hehehe....

So right from Grand Indonesia, we went to Plaza Senayan. Finally found an Osh Kosh shoes for Casey. While on our way out, passed by Agatha and I bought this cute hair accessory :

Okay, time to hit the bed now. Dead tired and tomorrow we're going to the church. I don't want to go to 10.30am mass. It's just too late. I won't be able to catch my nephews in my dad's house if I arrive later than 12pm and I don't want that.

SpendinG The AfternooN with Old FrienDs

I almost died of boredom today. Even though I was having conference chat with the ladies, still I really need something to make me forget about the camera. My hands already itched to get hold of the new cam but that had to wait till Wednesday.

Luckily at 2.15pm, Fenny sms me and told me that Mony was going to her house and asked me if I want to come. Quickly said 'yes' coz I've been dying to see her younger daughter, Kelly. Let me tell u, Kelly is such a darling. She's soooo adorable. You can't possibly not fall in love with her. These are her pics:

She's such a cute girl, isn't she?? Oh and this is a pic of Kevin, Fenny's younger son :

He's very, very cute too. He kept looking at Casey and when Mony teased him, he would look away shyly.

Mony gave the kids stuffs again. I really am at loss for words. Just don't know what to get for her and her daughters. She practically has everything! These were the stuffs she gave Cecil & Casey:

Can u believe it??!!! Hello Kitty maskers!!!

Last but not least, the one present the kids get that made me really, really jealous!

Hello Kitty phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've put it in the kids' bedroom and it's just so, so pretty.

It was a really enjoyable day today. We went to Panecook again at 4pm and spent almost 2 hours there. The service today was really bad =.= After that, we went to Fenny's house again to continue talking. I left there at around 7.20pm. Wish we can do this more often. Really miss hanging out with old friends.

Tomorrow, I'm meeting some new friends... Never meet them before but first got to know Cn from Mona's blog and that's where I got to know Therry and Syl. Am so excited about it!

ReunioN

I'm tired but feeling very happy. The lunch was pretty successful considering that there were 15 people who came. Old and new friends gather together. At first I was quite worried that since Gina and Suli didn't know some of the old ICers it might be a little awkward for them but luckily they blend in just well. It was great....filled with loads and loads of laughters (well, knowing Cin, Charles and Dodi were there, no doubt there'll be plenty of jokes to go around) and it was really fun. Thanks to all those who came ^.^

As my driver didn't come, we had to go home by cab. I went back with Irene to Puri Mall. I was supposed to get the cake at noon to bring to TA but Suli was caught in traffic and was late so I decided I'll save the cake to eat at home. It's a peppermint chocolate chip from Baskin Robbins and it's my fav. This is the cake:

And I've put up the pics taken earlier in Samudra into a slide.

Is it just me or did u guys notice? Wiwin can never look bad on the cam! NEVER! It's like her face is made for the cam. See that last pic there, she looks so sweet even from the side. And Irene took a pic of Wiwin when she's making funny faces. Even when she did that she looks adorable. Maybe should try to catch her when she's sleeping.

Last but not least, this is a present from Puspa :

Now I just need to get some rest. I'm having those symptoms... that I'm catching a sore throat soon. I don't want to get sick....least of all sore throat. It will be days of suffering for me if that happens.

Meeting Cin's Mom

Arrived in Pacific Place at 8.55am. It was then I realized that I was an hour early. Kidzania operates at 10am during public holidays. Still, I had to register first and the queue was already long. Sent the kids up to Kidzania and since Blitz Megaplex is still close, I went down looking for a place where I can sit down for a cup of coffee. Finally, decide to have breakfast in Pure Restaurant. They serve only organic food. I ordered Croissant Sandwich with Scrambled Egg.

It tastes like any normal croissant sandwich except that they really should change their chilli sauce coz it tastes so bland. I have to eat the croissant with my coffee in order to make it acceptable for my tummy to take in.

I guess what I actually did today is called 'restaurant hopping' LOL The next place I sat wasn't in a restaurant but close enough. It's the cafe of Blitz Megaplex. I ordered french fries and hot lemon tea. Sat there for hours till it was time to meet up Wiwin and Cin. Service sux there. Took them 15 mins to get my bill and it wasn't even that crowded.

We decided to eat in Crystal Jade and we were on waiting list. Luckily, we didn't have to wait that long. I like seeing Cin n his mom together. They are so affectionate. And Cin's mom..... hmmm how should I put it? When I look at her, it was like seeing my mom. The way she talks and the way she thinks.... I can't help noticing the resemblance there. And Cin's mom is such a warm person. I don't find any difficulty in communicating with her at all. Wiwin is one lucky girl. She has a really great future MIL there ;) I asked Cin to take a pic of us before we separated.

She looks really down-to-earth, don't u think? It was my pleasure meeting her ^.^ And Wiwin.... how come everytime I see her she gets prettier and prettier. It's just not fair!!! Hihihi.... Wiwin, remember her advice? *wink* *wink* Hihihihi....

Waited for the kids outside Y&Y Restaurant. We then dropped Damien in Plaza Indonesia. But first, we sat down in Excelso Cafe. Kids ordered the usual while I tried the new appetizer. I didn't remember the English name of it but it's called Tape Goreng in Indonesian. I love it but since no one helps me and I'm forced to eat the whole plate by myself, it gets kinda revolting hehehe...

Reached home at 5pm. Wiwin gave me this birthday present from Marks & Spencer.

My favorite smell in the whole wide world : Lavender!!! How did she know it's my fav? I must have voiced it out aloud in my blog last time. Thanks so much, Win.... Love it, love it, love it

About the Bak Kut Teh, well, it was a complete success!

I know the pic doesn't look appealing but it is delicious! Thanks to that Bak Kut Teh spice we bought in Carnation Kopi Tiam back in Penang. Of course out of the 3 times I made, this is the one closest to the original one. Probably it's because I've seen what they actually put in the soup and put it into practice. So, it doesn't mean as long as u got the spice, it's a no-fail kinda cooking.