Of Surprises after Surprises (and after surprises)

Come 12th March, it will be 4 years since we registered our marriage.  Since I remember (I still confused sometimes.. whether it's 11th or 12th.. :p), I planned a short getaway for us a few days earlier.

For two weeks prior to it, I just told the husband to make himself free.  He was curious, but not curious enough and played along.  First I told him we were flying off to Langkawi.  Then as we were driving to the airport, I told him our destination were actually Malacca! :p hahaha... As he drove on, dreaming about how "Malacca satay celup" would taste in his mouth, the 'Port Dickson' sign came on and I almost choke on the grape I was munching on.  Kept pointing at the sign asking him to exit there... the only words that came out of his mouth was... "you LIAR!" hahahahaha.......

So, yes.  The surprise was Port Dickson... Hahahaha...  Introduces the husband to my vices.   Nice sun deck facing the sea and he is getting a hang of it. 

It was a great short getaway from the mad traffic in the city which has gone even madder with the last two days of heavy downpour and closure of the Smart tunnel (which is not very smart).

I like short getaway like this.  No distraction, no chores nagging at the back of our heads.  Just us.  Spending quality time, lazing by the pool, bathing in the sun

Enjoying the sunset too.  A nice lookout point over a glass of martini would have been lovely. :)

We had a quiet dinner on our deck with lapping waves beneath us.  It was nice.  Simple and peaceful.  Just us.  4 splendid years.  

Of 'Shine & Rain', 'Win, Loose or Draw' and 'Lifting & Flipping'

It was bright and sunny when I got to work this morning.  But when I decided to leave at 8:00pm, it decided to rain cats and dogs!  Damn!  Soaking wet regardless of the jumbo umbrella I was carrying.

Since it is impossible for me to get home and come back in town in time for my training, decided to pop over TGIF again.  Met fellow colleagues for a quick bite and drink!  We thought my half pint look so cute next to the full pint. :p

While I was there, I was introduced this apps.  Finds it rather fun.  It's something like win, loose or draw where u play with your FB friends online.  Nice!  Go download.  It's free!

Hopped over to 'Lift & Flip' first class today.  Learned the right breathing technique and realised that it is not as bad as it seems afterall.

Finally got home at 11:30pm.  The husband already gone to JB and return. :p Lols....

Of 'A Drink' & 'A Mushroom Girl'

It was a frustrating, upsetting & stressful day.  Head over to TGIF (though still many days more before it Friday actually arrives)  for a drink and some de-stressing & outpouring session.  It was better after that.

Finds 'felting' kind of thereupedic.  Zen-tifying in fact.  Felted a 'Mushroom Girl' today.  It is by far, my best. :)

Of 'Felting' & 'Felting'

My first felt 'Messenger Bear'.  Except that mine doesn't have a messenger bag. :p  I don't know how to stitch like that.  I felt so clumsy making the bear with my fat fingers.  Hahaha...

My second felt 'Cute Chihuahua'.  I only knew it was a chihuahua after completing it.  Didn't realize it was a chihuahua.  I thought it was a squirrel or something.  :p  I made it slightly bigger than the pattern provided thus easier.  :) 

I bought the 'felts' I used from Daiso for RM5/pack of 4 colours of 18cm x 18cm size each.  I thought it was cheap.  Was at ArtFriend (Gardens) just now and they are selling for RM14.90/pack of multi colour felts of A4 size each.  Much much cheaper in comparison and better quality too.

Of Touge & Crafting Books

Our Sunday started at 6:30am this morning for a touge.  Only for motorsports, can the husband hop out of bed at such ungodly hours, not forgetting, on a Sunday too, on his own without a single complain.  Instead, I was the one that needed to be nudged repeatedly to get out of my slumber.

The sky were still dark when we got out of the house.  But it was nice for a change to witness the beautiful dawn breaking out.

Our morning fix while waiting for the rest to arrive - Cappuccino from 7Eleven (only if you are desperate).  It was horribly sweet.  *bleks* 

It was just an OK drive this morning.  The road were still wet from last night's rain (& morning dew?).  A stretch were still covered in mist!  Nice though...   

A furry friend enjoying the morning cool air by the road at our usual breakfast place after our first leg. 

It decided to join us at breakfast.  I find this dog has very soulful eyes...  It's like there is so much he wanna say....

A short stopover on the second leg after breakfast to wait for those who didn't catch up, before finishing the remaining stretch and heading home.  Our morning touge would usually last just about 3 hours odd including breakfast.  Reason for those ungodly hours was because there would be less traffic at that time.  

It has been awhile since I last catch up on anyone's blog (yes, I am guilty but I am working on it :)).  I managed to catch up on Jamie's life @ 'What I did today'.  Other that her super adorable new born baby girl, what caught me was the crafting she did.  All those felt dolls, I suddenly missed sewing & crafting.  I felt so motivated and bought this two books when we were at Kinokuniya last night. :p

I intend to experiment with 'Felties' first.  Look simpler than all those sewing.  Just got back from Daiso and got myself some 'felt' to play with.  Let's just stay tuned and see how it goes. :p  Wish me luck!

Tōge or Touge (峠^?) is a Japanese word literally meaning "pass." It refers to a mountain pass or any of the narrow, winding roads that can be found in and around the mountains of Japan and other geographically similar areas, like the legendary Nordschleife in Germany.

In order to decrease the incline of mountain roads, thereby making them easier for commercial trucks to pass, engineers place a series of S bends in steep roads that provide access to and from high mountain elevations. These passes have become popular with street racers and motorsport enthusiasts because they provide a challenging, albeit dangerous, course.

Of Friendship Soup & Salsaing

Today my girlfriend made me soup! *making me all warm and fuzzy inside* :) We hang out for afternoon coffee, chocolate millecrepe and some sausage platter while updating each other on 'world's happenings' (you know what I mean..haha).

Went salsaing again tonight with hubby at Modesto. It has been awhile since we last went out for salsa. The salsa engine got started last night when we decided to hop in Paradize for a little dancing! I suddenly missed all my friends. It's fun tonight catching up (of course dancing too), and happy to see regular faces again. I think it has been at least 5 months we 'rested'. Salsa overdosed!

All in quarter of a day - jazzy night

Went work, came home, gone out for dinner @ MValley, danced at Paradiso and now home again, enjoying my latest loot.  No, actually just two were latest.  The other two were last month's loot.

My new collections.  It has been awhile since I last bought any CDs.  Here are my newly acquired collections.  Always love jazz and am open to any singers with clear, crisp & strong voices. :)

Bistro Affair by Bevlyn (a Singapore) - Ballads in French.  Pretty romantic piece.  Made me feel like picking up French. :)  But find her jazz pretty monotonous.  No personality.  Recording quality can be better.

不必太在意 by 艾心 (a Chinese) - Some old ballads in Mandarin.  Nice voice & style. - recommended.

Jazz Audiophile Voices II by a selection of vocalists - I've been an avid fans of audiophiles since a long time ago.  :)  Love how each of them sing in their own style. Recording were awesomely clear & crisp.  - strongly recommended. 

Nothing's Gonna Change by Simone Kopmajer - good selections.  Clear and strong voice.  Nice! - You will enjoy this on a rainy evening like tonight, with a cup of hot cocoa warming your palm. :)