My Valentines & Feliz Cumplea–os!

Valentine treasures are people who have often crossed your mind, family, friends and others, too,

who in your life have shined the warmth of love or a spark of light that makes you remember them,
No matter how long since you've actually met,
Each one is a luminous gem who gleams and glows in your memory,
Bringing special pleasures, and that's why this Valentine comes to you.
You're one of those sparkling treasures...

And so More to let you know that am sincerely grateful to God for bringing you my way~!

Lovely bouquets on 14th!

Birthday with Dearest ♥

My 25th!

Very very nice :Þ

25th Birthday treat by Dearest!

Swarovski Crystal

Garland Pierced Earrings

I certainly had a very nice 25th Birthday and Valentine's Day!

Enjoyed it very very much!
I'm bless, definitely..

How 2008 End

2008 has thus been the best part of my life. It happens with the highlight of family, love, life, and not forgetting the best part of money making career~! So many things happen in year 08. I can't deny that I am a far better person today compared to years back then. When I completed my degree I was so hunger for work that I immediately jump to any chances for job openings and mind you that was in the state of Pearl of Orient. It didn't come good to my Dad's liking when I suggested that I wanted to venture to the land of Kiasu-ness. More to that what I wanted was firstly, earning in SGD compared to Ringgit Malaysia. You do the math and tell me which is better ;) On the point of career I wanted something that can make me gain while learn work the hard and tough way and be versatile both work and life. Not to forget working in Singapore which also means One step closer to my Dearest Andrew la~Well, this relationship started way when I was still in my final year in uni so can figure how much endurance and salt I've tasted for the distance I've succumb. And then, eventually things get started and the relationship with my parents was even thus better and we've been so close ever since then.

The truth is that in life and work there's so much ups and downs and I've experienced both the bitter sweet symphony. My job pays me good I must say but the catch is if Sales is way better far. And if you have to ask me, am I happy this far? I must tell you, NO! I am not satisfied with what I have not achieved. But on the separate note, I must say that being able to be listed in 'numero tres' for Singapore Top Sales and fourth place regional in one of the particular month has been my happiest moment of my life. Surely feels good to get such achievement. I measure this as it's only been a year in recruitment line oh, well just me with no experience what so ever~Well, I've pulled it thought!

I made friends and colleagues that stay close to my heart and we've grown closer and the companionship amongst us are just wonderful.

On the lighter note, remember how I always crave and have fetish on food especially wantanmee?

There was 1 day in the year of 2008 I manage to have all for meals of wantanmee all pack up. You tell me Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Supper full filled with WanTanMee. How's that for a record? Haaha.

In July my my brother flew back from Auckland with wife and my cute niece, Charlotte.

As many of you might have known how close I'm knitted with her. Yes, she's adorable all grown up little girl who likes her life in Nz. I have traveled to Phuket, sat on a cruise with the complete family. Been to Krabi and done diving with Andrew, in fact we've travel places together most of the time this is majesty fine.

In December, my best guy friend more to my God brother come back from states!

And eventually I did have a lovely Christmas with Family and friends. I spend RM380.00 on my stupid hair which I grew to love it now because it fucking looks so healthy and fluffy ;)

Also, I got Mum her

Bleecker Gold Bag from Coach.

And as for me my very own

Coach Legacy,

Coach Gallery Signature

and Gucci New Britt

and Gucci French Flap!

And so enough with the buying. I think I am so done and it's I'll have more to be saving for my big day which is not so soon but still have to plan and save somehow as I see spending it Big and Grit!

I wish each and every one may your NY resolution comes in handy. As for me, I only wish for more growth in Work, may love, health and wealth be amongst us all. Longevity and prosperity be with you all. PEACE BE WITH YOU!!

XoXo,
wantanmee!

Chanting Through The Snow~

The exact 2 months that I've been neglecting this blog of mine. I admit that work has taken not partially but most out of 24/7 that I've own. And I must say it's a privilege to be back again. Only that this time around I shall leave endless work load topic way back. It's been STRESSFUL after all. All I can say begging that rosy and a bright light may arise in 2009! That's what I am wishing. But anyways, been watching lots of movies lately in cinema. Been keeping myself occupied with colleagues, friends and classmates outing recently as well. Just recent I've meet up with my high school mates.

Mei, YY, Me and Mich!

It's good to meet up with the girls as we keep in touch and updates on work/life/work/life and current activities. Moving on I want to put my stress away as I would want to spend year 2008 Christmas with a unforgettable and memorable one. It's so different being able to be on Company's Christmas Party on Christmas Eve and able to spending traditional Christmas in Malacca! What more can I ask for =]

This year, Fina decides to present Mummy with a very unique gift. Her very own .................

Coach Bleecker Gold.

It's kind of unique which we decide will comes very handy for her to use. We will have pot luck at Andrew's place for Christmas Lunch this year. Mummy's going to serve her steam fish while I will personally contribute 2 dishes. As usual, this year Christmas without Charlotte and my brother and sis in law who is celebrating in Auckland. Yea, miss them lots. Time flies so quickly that we are entering year 2009. Thus, would like to wish everyone, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Spaghetti For An-De-Lu!

Enough said, I wanted to cooked for a very long time. Since I still had the balance ingredient dinner he made me last Thurs, I decided it's time Fina makes full use of her skills to turn into a non effortless handmade dinner for him. 'Prawn Spaghetti'. The only seafood that he takes, Prawn. And so I made a decent dinner for him today. As much as I tasted, it I felt it's alright for me. Well, if you want to know more, free to ask the Man himself!

The ingredients:

onions chopped fine,

mushroom pork balls,

angel line spaghetti,

fresh prawns,

Prego

Big chunky prawns


not enough, let me show you the 'Prawn' up close..hahaa

I used margarine instead of cooking oil ( super conscious ) , lots of effort, and finally a hungry stomach to fill it in. And so, this was the final result.

This is mine,

That is yours :)

you've got so many prawns..

What's your verdict Dear? I hope you enjoy..

'Fina's Special Prawn Spaghetti'

Okies, chef is tired now. Yahoo!! Liverpool won again ;) Goodnitez..

Spaghetti Feasta!

Sometimes, you know you got to give the man some credit. And so, I will give my Man the credit! He's amazing! Haha. He made me a lavish dinner lash night out of my surprised. So nice I mean very nice! I am surprised and touch of course. How nice everyday got free meals.....
I must be dreaming in my own world. Haaha. So ...

Dearest Andrew,

Thank you for the wonderful Spaghetti. I like and enjoyed it much! I really do.

Love,
Wantanmee -.-

Sunday with Andrew

It's Sunday. And so, how do I spend this precious off day? With Dearest Andrew! Nice and sweet. Not always we can see each other and spend quality time as work is the barrier between us. Got up pretty early this morning. We attended mass and heed down to Joo Chiat Road for lunch. Initially, it was supposed to be some adventure searching for Hajah Maimunah's Nasi Padang. After much talk and anticipation I decided it's time we should try something different hence we should go with it. But disappointed as it is the restaurant was close since Raya. In the end we end up at Wheelock Place, Orchard. It's been twice in a row since I was at Orchard as well yesterday. We settle for something which apparently I think it's health; Cedele.

Very well said, 'Eat well, be well'. Andrew had chicken mayo sandwich while I had cloud 9.

Mango Sorbet

I swear, this is the best sorbet I've ever ever tried! Really ;] I didn't really enjoy my drink because it taste shit! I has Green Tea Mocha while he had Chocolate Addiction.

My shit drink, Green Tea Mocha!

After that we stroll around suggesting and thinking what we're going to get our parents for Christmas so need some look see, look see survey. We settle for a movie. It was a tough one choosing between MBFG and House Bunny.

MBFG

The movie was just so-so. Didn't really make a big impact either. It was like those normal kind of girl/boy relationship. We end the day with dinner at Express Teppan-Yaki over at Food Republic. It was pretty interesting the way they prepare the food.

Some vege..

Bean sprouts...

Main course

Thank you, Dear!

It's been 10months, 10days

Two more months and it's end of year 2008. Vividly I still remember during Uni days, how I wish I would live the life I have always wanted to be. My aim, complete my decent education and earn a living on my own. This ego of mine, wanted so much to live and earn my very first pay cheque. My most substantial reason; re-pay my parents contribution and upbringing me all these while. The very fact I knew that the relationship that I had with my parents are so strong and deep inside, it's my Dad that he can't let go of me till this very day. Sometimes, there's many memories and many wonders that come across of me. During Uni there's always friends, and now in the corporate whole, most of my time are taken by my nature of work. I got to be honest, I LOVE my job. But at the same time, it's also the market that would determine my 'rice bowl'. At this point, economic is not really in a good tumour. Been alert that recession is hitting and definitely we can see the impact by now. Within 10 months; in my corporate world, the naive once I was an adult I can bravely proclaim. I have confidence when I speak. And I can make my own judgement and decisions using the knowledge, experience and mistake I've learn. Just when I heard acquaintance and friends complaining how incompatible their work and nature has been well, deep inside I can smile and say 'Hey, Fina thank the Lord you have a good day and you brace it through!'. For the past months, I knew I had been working hard and I meant my effort not wasted. 2008 has been the highlight of my Career, Family, Love and Life. You know, up to this day, there's still one thing that I never fail to miss. My Dad. And deep inside I knew that he misses me much even though he knows that I am safe in Andrew's arms. Cause I am Dad's big baby ;] It wasn't easy when I first told him that I wanted to earn my first decent pay cheque in Singapore. The fact I knew he would be worried on my accommodations/travel/ society and environment. I have to say that I owe my partner, Andrew a big time for going through trials and tribulations in those very depress and hard times. It's also the Bonus 'Q' when the time comes, and so if Andrew has made up his mind to Calgary, Canada am I ready to follow. I have no doubts. But I am not certain. As much as I want us to build a future it's also something I need to know where do I see myself in 5 years from now. Will I be coaching or manage something I want to do in life. One things for sure, I am happy with what God has bless me with. His presence by my side!

What I've discovered*

Remember I'd share bout pumps. It's a nice place to hang out! And also to share their menu and drinks are overwhelm* Very catchy names on it tho.

Menu over at pumps*

My company so generous, kasi moon cake to clients...and it's not cheap okay. Over here the moon cakes are excessively overrated and expensive don't know la why.

Specially design with the company logo!

Andrew got a new toy as well. It's a bitch by the name of Mandy. And it's a Pitt-bull species.

She so cute. I heart her!

Okay la, want to sleep now. It was a horrible day with a horrible freaking client that mess up everything! And I wish to say 'I HATE HER so AND SHE'LL NOT HAVE GOOD BUSINESS IN FUTURE'. Thank you, Amen+

Black or White?

A poem that was nominated by UN as the best poem of 2006, written by an African Kid.

When I born, I black
When I grow up, I black
When I go in Sun, I black
When I scared, I black
When I sick, I black
And when I die, I still black

And you white fellow
When you born, you pink
When you grow up, you white
When you go in sun, you red
When you cold, you blue
When you scared, you yellow
When you sick, you green
And when you die, you gray

And you calling me colored ?

I am amazed with the ability of kids knowledge towards their surroundings and society isn't it? Now, tell me which is which and so the kid does raise some points here. Erm, it'a a quiet weekend thought. I'm freaking bored. Thats it, got to go. Getting ready for pump room. Haha! =p i.e: jakun!