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When we decide to be spontaneous and make the best out of an entire day, we'll have an extraordinary outing to somewhere we don't usually frequent. In this instance, trekking at Macritchie. 

We had a close to 20 minutes 'warm up' session because the bus driver ignored the BUS STOPPING sign and continued to drive for another 2 bus stops before finally stopping. Plus, we realized we were walking in the wrong direction cause there was no way for us to cross to the opposite side of the road. 

Well, just treat that as a warm up.

One of the entrances. 

Alice in the Wonderland? And why is my siz glowing? Vampire in disguise!

Picking the best sturdy branch.

Came out of the woods to a breathtaking view. 

*inhale, exhale, repeat the same motion*

There're always signs at every junction, ensuring that we get to where we want to. Best for direction idiots like me. Throw me a map & compass, I'll probably just die in the jungles. 

Ran up the green slope which is supposedly within the area of private property. Just a golf course. Sat on the patch of damp grass munching on snacks while overlooking the reservoir. 

Two sleepy faces

Continued on The Journey to Treetop and spotted this bird that is totally unafraid of us. We were squatting in front of it and all it did was to continue looking for food. 

Then came the steep slope to the Treetop where the gang of monkeys are. Every encounter with monkeys always makes me realize their uncanny resemblance to human beings. There was one mischievous monkey sitting face to face with another friend of his/her and nonchalantly plucking his/her friend's chest furs!

Never look back in life.
Imagine halfway through the bridge, there's a grizzly bear charging right at you but you can't turn back cause this sign says so! 

Finally!

Trekked for around 2-3hours for a walk across a bridge that lasted less than 15 minutes. But, the view and company can never be measured against time. 

Down we go

8 of Feb: my birthday

On Friday night, Redbull & I went to New Udon Thai for their mookata cause he was craving for it and has told me one week ago. Halfway through the fattening yet hard to resist supper, Shell ran towards our table, yelling 'HELLO' followed by the rest casually strolling in. Stunned. Very stunned. Swear my life took on a freeze mode at that point. I was staring at them with a silly smile hanging on my face while trying to piece the puzzle together.

Shell? Thought she was at KL? Eh, why is Freeman here? Wait, wingyin is here too. Janice too. Huh? All came for mookata? Why is Alvin grinning sheepishly as if he accomplished something? Is that something this? This surprise for my birthday? YES IT IS! My mind was processing info 10x slower than usual.

I was really taken aback as long were those days where we always planned birthday surprises for each other so for many years I was definitely not in the state of preparing myself for a surprise. A really successful surprise and I'm really touched for my gfs' presence and all these wouldn't have taken place if not for Shell's meticulous idea. 

A simple wish every single year.

The cake baked by Redbull which was also the first cake he baked for me before we were together.

Not forgetting my favorite DIY card from him.

The whole of Saturday was dedicated to a trip to Adventure Cove.

"Almost there. Almost there!"

Put my waterproof pouch to good use.
To GOOD use, that was what I thought initially.

The last few photos before I realized the real 'good' news.

GOOD NEWS WAS
I forgot to zip the pouch!
So smart I deserve a standing ovation for this.
While I was happily snapping away, my phone was enjoying the taste of Adv Cove's waters...

My birthday meal with him at Miam Miam on Sunday. Though this was at the bottom of my to-visit-list, I'm glad it didn't disappoint despite me feeling angst due to the unavailable souffle au curry that was the only one I wanted to try. 

His main

And mine. Squid ink baked rice. The saltiness isn't too overwhelming and the taste of seafood is relatively pungent. 

12AM gift exchange.

The handmade card with heartfelt words written from him to me. As compared to some who shower their other halves with luxurious/extravagant gifts, we believe in the sincerity put into each and every single DIY gift and ntm our gifts are the One and Only. 

Knowing that Vivo has Fruit Paradise, I had to sink my teeth into their tarts for the second time. The first time I had the delicious tart piled with colorful juicy looking fruits was during one of my 'alone' times. 

Corals, you can't be this beautiful, NO!

"Don't judge me by my top, look underneath me & you will see the cutest smiley face."

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Since I couldn't touch dolphins, starfish is fine too. Looks are deceiving. I've always thought that starfish is soft & silky until then I realized it's the complete opposite. 

Harmless baby sharks. Too scaly for my liking. I've chills at the thought of their skin against mine. 

Flimsy looking sea creature.

Mandatory shot. 

Wriggly worms. 

PRESENTING MY FAVORITE DOLPHINS

LOOK HOW PLAYFUL THEY ARE. Swimming upside down. 

And their constantly sheepish grinning faces and eyes. Ahhh, too adorable I wanna dive right in & swim my days & nights away with them!

Then this is the attention seeking one. What's up with the twist? So vain. Saw people flashing out their cameras and phones then wanna pose and all. HAHA

Colorful jellyfishes.

Plunging right down. 

I'm no dainty lady who wears the most feminine dress you can find hence fine dining has never been my cup of tea. Enjoying food is my forte, but it's the environment of fine dining that makes me feel suppressed, it's as if I've to watch every move of mine. Even every laughter of mine has to be kept at its minimal so as to not cause any disturbance (especially when I'm one who laughs like king kong. Why suppress your happiness right?). Oh, call me a barbarian, but the food portion would have been sufficient for me when I was a toddler (ps: we went to Malaysia Food Street after this).

But, knowing how he planned out everything just to make me feel like a princess tug at every vein lying within my heart. But little does he know he doesn't have to go to such expense to make me feel this way.



Real beauty beyond the glass windows. The most beautiful dining view I've personally experienced.

Complimentary appetizer.

 Fresh oyster tasting which I like all the 3 different sauces that are equally compatible with the juicy oysters.

My main: Salmon with Hokkaido scallop.

His main.


With the price tags, it's within expectation that the dishes are worth patronizing.