A bride-to-be's Birthday Celebation

Last Saturday, 27 August, I celebrated my birthday with some colleagues and friends even if my real birthday falls on the 30th. They wanted to celebrate it early so more people can join. I really enjoyed the party to the max! We did it at the poolside of my condo so that people can swim anytime (but nobody swam). Gin cooked red sauce for spaghetti and I did the white sauce and the ground pork filling for the tacos. My officemates brought the toffee banofee cake, chocolate cake, drinks, salad and other food. I was very tired but it was fun. They were surprised when I gave each of them a gift -- a CD with compilation of good songs I really like (hehehhe). I am sure they will like it. I've received many nice gifts from them like a new set of bed sheets (yahoo!), Shanghai Tang shawl from my boss (really expensive), necklace from Hui and cute Hello Kitty pillow from Ton and his wife. Post pool party, everyone transferred to my unit and continued to party there. Lynne, my boss, ended the night by making everyone say something really nice about me. I was so tired and yet happy. I missed Joey so much. I wish he was there with me to complete my day. This is my last birthday of being single and I did enjoy the celebration. Looking forward to my birthdays spent with Joey!

My Gown's Handpainting

Today I feel so ecstatic. After three (3 ) months of waiting, my designer, Veluz, was finally able to find the artist who can render the handpainting on my gown using light Japanese strokes. I was very strict and particular with her regarding the handpainting since I studied Chinese and Japanese art. And I am so happy with the outcome. We will just have to adjust it according to my color motiff. Another accomplishment from my long and never ending list of things to do before the wedding.

I've been tagged!

A fellow wowie, vannie, tagged me a few days back to answer life's most profound questions (hehhehe, peace vannie!). So here goes my answers...

1. What are the things you enjoy doing even when there's no one around you?

These days? Imported gossip and lifestyle magazines! Thailand translates imported magazines like Cosmopolitan. Sigh, so I have been addicted to catching up on Hollywood gossips. The downside is that I keep on reading stories about Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Aaaargh!

I also enjoy dancing, taking pictures of myself and running in the park, of course.

2. What lowers your stress/blood pressure/anxiety level?

A chat or phone call from Joey
A good run in the park
Good project results -- happy clients

3. Tag 5 friends and ask them to post it in theirs.
Five? Hmmmnn, let me see:
Mimi
Angela
Krystel
CheChe
Rhoneil

Old Staff, New Stuff

Yesterday, my officemates and I went to GREAT AMERICAN RIBS for an old colleague's farewell party. I feel sad as I was the one who hired her and trained her for some time. She was a "star" last year hitting her target and doing really well with her career. I will surely miss Jaja. Of course, there were lots of picture-taking and goofing around. Lynne and I went home 10:30 pm. I heard they all went drinking and dancing afterwards at RCA.

Then today, my team transferred office again! Anyway, it is good news for me since it is along LangSuan Road... very near my condo yahoo! Now, my home is just walking distance to the office. And I love LangSuan! Across our building is Starbucks, then there's a nearby 7-11 store, plus of course hundreds of restaurants with yummy food with a good ambience to go with. I took photos of the new office though the guys are still fixing their stuff.

Food Trip -- PanPan

Last Saturday, I had an "unscheduled" dinner with my office colleagues and my ex-staff, Sirikan. She has become a friend of mine but has rarely seen each other after she resigned.

I was in a middle of brainstorming with Joey via Skype when she told me she just came from Europe and was in Bangkok for the night. So we decided to meet at PanPan LangSuan together with Kiam, Lara and Anne. Since it is just walking distance to my condo, I decided to go. Plus, I don't think I can resist the baked cheesy spinach, thin crust pizza, and lots of pasta!

See you on the next food trip!