We had a fun trip to JB for shopping yesterday. Altho' we felt we should have just stayed in City Square....anyway....we're planning for our 2nd trip alr........haha........we're really shopaholics! Thanks Mich for the car.

I don't really have the mood to write more about the trip..........just enjoy the pics. We just had dinner at Crystal Cafe Taiwan Porridge (I need comfort food!) with Gil & Jian Long...... thanks for the company.

Actually, I was feeling rather saddened by some things today. Kept wondering why such a thing can happen in a place where you were supposed to be refreshed instead of demoralized! Why can't we just serve and be happy........ all I want is some peace and quietness............... can we just stop all these nonsense!!!!!! Can you guys just leave us alone??? I think I am beginning to lose my enjoyment in the things I am doing.............. whatever.............anything!

But just when I was feeling lousy....... I picked up a card given by someone and read it ........ it brought tears into our eyes (Tommy was also touched!).

It's like a surge of life that flows through all my unhappy thots. I am very thankful to have known this person............ I agree.....we do need each other...........and thanks for your support! I was reminded that GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART AND MY PORTION FOREVER (this was what spoke to me when Barn passed away)! And I remembered saying that A THANKFUL HEART IS A HAPPY HEART too! I am glad God is with us and seeing us thru' our heartaches........yup....I am rather heartbroken and disappointed by what had happened today............... thank you my friend for being the vessel that God used to lift up my spirit.....love you! And yes........Gillian............thanks for listening too!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S THESE?

She bought me a sexy red batik dress, a ladybird bag, bangles & earrings. She got Tommy an iron on crown sticker. And she bought for her Godson a jumper, shirt & an iron on "boy playing soccer" sticker.................... I am sure some of you are looking on with envy......... neh ne neh ne bu bu................... she is my son's Godma.............. too bad hahahahaha!

Updates on Joash: Ever since he started walking, he has been playing "Hide & Seek" with us everyday. He will hide behind curtains and wait for us to search for him or hide in a corner until we scream for him................... ai yo.........this boy is really cheeky. Actually, it's quite fun to play with him now. He is also getting more "manjah" now......we need to sleep beside his playpen until he falls asleep every night. He used to be able to sleep on his own........sigh! His vocabularly has also increased............... most recent words are"where" & "please"................. and he knows how to blow kisses now! Tommy & I are really busy with taking care of him these days.

That's all for tonight.............. nite nite and tata! Jusco.....see you tomorrow!

On the other hand, the Sum Family is the super happening type............. loud and siao............ My parents used to leave us with my grandma when we were kids just so that they can go disco till next morning! Terrible right............... now I know where my siaoness comes from.... it's all in the genes. My family always have a reason to celebrate....from birthdays to Christmas to Mom's day and sometimes.......even Labour day!

We celebrated Father's Day at Kam Yum Boat Dim Sum Restaurant at Marina Sq. This is like my 3rd time eating in this restaurant this year. But this is the nicest dinner of all! We ordered the "Buddha Jumps Over The Wall" Set meal. It's my dad's treat but we got to give him big ang baos. We had lots of good food...... see pics! As usual......here goes my comments & ratings:

1) Buddha Jumps Over The Walls: The soup is sweet and nice tho' I felt they could add a bit more salt but everyone seems to be fine with it. The abalone and shark fins were yummy but on the small side. I like the chicken most....... cos it's so tender till it melts in my mouth! 8/10

2) Thai Sauce Scallop & Fish Cake: This is my fave! It's crisy and soft on the inside........ the sauce is sweet and nice altho' I think I can taste some coriander leaves (I hate them!).......... but the rest of the sauce masked it's taste quite well. I wish I could have more....one piece not enough! 9/10

3) Deep Fried Sook Hock Fish: One word - GOOD! Joash likes it too! 8/10

4) Roasted Chicken: Tender and crispy.... even the breast meat is soft. Joash ate quite a lot of chicken! 8/10

5) EE FU noodles with scallops: This is like the whiter version of the usual ee fu noodles plus lots of fried scallops. It is ok....... not something that I would crave for. 7/10

6) Cantonese Dumpling: This is my first time tasting it. Quite nice & salty. There are meat, scallops, mushroom and chestnuts in it. And it's HUGE..... One dumpling can be shared among 4 persons. 7/10

7) Desserts: YUMMY! The mango pudding is must try...... creamy with real mangoes....... Joash love it! The Gui ling Gao is the fave of everyone on the table. Red bean soup & Chin Teng are nice too! 8/10

8) Service: The Manager is my dad's friend so we got lots of freebies and discount. She is very friendly. She even prepared a mango pudding for my son plus kept reminding me to take my things. She also helped me to heat up Joash's milk. What a sweet lady! 9/10

Needless to say, I will return for more! Whoever likes cantonese cuisine should try the food there. We had a great time together. I love you daddy!

And yes...... we met Jenny and her family at the restaurant too. They were sitting behind us....... so "qiao"!

Before I end my post....................... just want to tell my dearest HB that he is the best Papa that Joash can ever have! I love you and.......

HAPPY BELATED FATHER'S DAY!

We celebrated at Corpthorne Orchid Hotel. We had steamboat buffet. Ale was also there having dinner with Kendrick & Asher. But we sat on different tables cos she don't want to be gooseberry (Just curious......who invented this word?).

As usual........ I must blog about the food. I got to know this restaurant while surfing the net......... I chance upon makansutra website and found this highly recommended steamboat buffet. As I have been craving for steamboat since January, I decided to go for it (normally....japanese food is always my 1st option....those who knows me, knows that I am a jap foodie!). It cost about $35 per a person. This is what the guy on makansutra says...... http://www.makansutra.com/Makanzine/jan01/hotpot.html but I don't really feel the same way as him........... ok the prawns were as good as what he says but the rest of the food is only so so la! My rating is 6/10 cos I think I can find nicer and cheaper steamboat buffet than this. Maybe we will try the cheap steamboat buffet he recommended at Sunset way....only $11.90...my hubby will sure like it! Join us....anyone??

The place was rather simple and I like the fact that they use electric pot cos it's less warm and less dangerous! Service was also alright. Overall...... an ok place to go but think we will not go again! I actually like the Hotel Royal steamboat buffet better....... and it's cheaper too!

I was hoping to post this up before 12 am but too bad.......I am just too long winded....keke! Before I end this post, I just want to share what Tommy gave me 10 years ago while we were dating. He was in NS then and he gave me a book mark with this words on it...... on our special day....I want to tell him the same thing too......... Darling, here goes: