Oh happy day!

As promised, here is a post about the things I did on my birthday, including a few of the gifts I received. And in this post are some details about me and my life. I hope I don't bore you!

Thursday, March 18, I was at work for nine hours, looking forward to spending a birthday eve dinner with Jay. We ate at this very cozy place called Terrace at the 5th:

He got me this pre-birthday gift, a Samsung Omnia (which is now full of appointments), last week to replace my lost phone:

Friday, March 19 (my b-day), I was already in the office at 6:20 in the morning. I have to be on the field to visit some suburban property sites. Left at 7:00 am, got back in the office at 6:30 pm. Just so you wouldn't wonder, I am with the Corporate Marketing department of a real estate firm. I wish to buy a property from one of our firm's developments as an investment in the near future. Here are some shots that I believe I am allowed to share (sorry, no photos of my planned outfit!):

That night, though super tired, I enjoyed a nice dinner with my family at this Greek place called Cyma. Oops, didn't get to take photos with family. But my little sis captured this tired-but-happy pic of me:

My yummy lemon cake that was gone in the blink of my eye:

A cute homemade card from my funny little sister:

The cover

The inside: that pop-up monkey is hanging on a nylon line. She was like "get it?" haha! I think she was trying to tell me that this would be the last homemade card I'm gonna get, next will be e-cards! Aw, I love her homemade cards...

A Starbucks tumbler that I so need when I'm on the go. It's hard holding on to that Starbucks cup and avoiding spills when I'm moving, so I'll just have my barista put my coffee here. And a teeny silk shorts (so shiny!):

My birthday celebration wasn't at all fancy, but I really enjoyed it and I am so thankful for the people who made it possible. I would also like to thank you my lovely readers for sharing this day with me and for all the greetings! You all are the sweetest! Here's to more happy years!

(Almost all photos were taken using my new Omnia phone)

Personal valentine coupons

We've talked about valentines and how most of you love doing it yourself. And I just have to share this amazingly sweet DIY gift that my boyfriend gave me a few years back. I got to use it for a whole year and I secretly wish I have more of them. So what is it? Personal coupons.

He gave me this strange envelope with an accompanying letter saying:

"Ms. Andy Tan, Congratulations!! You have just been given a set of Jay (boyfriend) cards. This entitles the bearer to use the cards to make Jay do things, which involve hugs, shopping, baking, cooking, cleaning and more. However, these cards will only be valid a year from receipt. Enjoy and use your cards well. The use of the cards is subject to terms and agreement and not valid for exchange or monetary equivalent. One card per transaction. From, Jay Enterprises"

Inside the envelope are around fifty small pink coupons with handwritten notes like "buy me that," "cook me lunch," "buy me ice cream," "bake me cookies," "buy me flowers," "shop for a day (Jay's treat)," "give me a hug," "clean the floor," and more sweet stuff.

It was so much fun to use and whenever he gets a bit upset with me, I pull out one give me a hug card and well, he mellows down. And I so enjoyed the shopping and cleaning cards too! And though I don't necessarily need a coupon to have him do all those things, it was just so cute and sweet to use.

What do you think, dolls? What's the sweetest or most unique valentines gift you've ever received? Share, share, share!

(pretty love notes from Quail Creative)

Happy weekend!

Are you feeling the Holiday season? I know I am! This weekend, I will be out shopping. We're going into the second week of December and I still have a long unchecked list! Will let you know if I find awesome bazaars. How about you, ladies? What are you up to this weekend? I have a feeling it'll be similar to mine. Have fun!!!

(Photo via i.Anton)

Happy weekend!

What are you up to this weekend? It's a local Holiday on Monday so that means I'd have a three-day break! Yay! Well, I dunno yet what I would be doing, but I'm pretty sure I'd be spending some quality time with my family. Ooh, I can't wait to just relax.

Happy weekend everyone! And to my American friends, hope you're having a great Thanksgiving!

(Photo via FastenYourSeatbelt)

Huge headache

Happy midweek everyone! Mine's not so happy so far. I've had this huge headache since waking up this morning. I've taken some aspirin and it still has not gone away. Hmm, I think I'll get my 40 winks.. Later!

(photo via miamizeiss)

Happy weekend!

No, no it's not my birthday. We're celebrating my boyfriend's birthday on Sunday though and I am soo excited. And I can't believe he's turning 30!! Time passes by so quickly, but he' so thankful to be able to reach such age. Happy birthday Jay!

How about you, ladies? What are you doing this weekend? Hope you have a great one!

(Photo via nikilynn)

Happy weekend!

Hi everyone! Watya upto this weekend? Because of the missing earring (and other stuff too!), I have decided that I'll be 'trying' to clean my clutter of a room over the two-day break. Fat chance I'll succeed, but I so have to find that other pair. Ooh! Maybe I'd stop cleaning when I find it? Agreed then. Hope you lovelies will be doing something more enjoyable than that! Have a great weekend!

(Photo via FastenYourSeatbelt)

Happy weekend!

Hey everyone! It's Friday yet again! Woohoo! What will you be doing over the weekend? We will be celebrating my sister's 25th birthday and I'm sure it's gonna be a lot of fun! Hope you have a great weekend and, and here's a round up of stuff from the big W:

How fast is your reaction?
Check out this drawtoy!
Knitting for British Soldiers.
Judge to 12-year old: Behave or lose your Wii.
Genius: a plaid shirt for cyclists.
To Oscar the dog, here is an X-box account. Love, Microsoft
Cover up those under-eye circles.

That's all I have for now! Happy, happy weekend!!