Full moon party

~*~*~*Full moon party*~*~*~

It's been a long while since I last attended a baby's full moon party. Maybe 10 years or so?

I remember when I was younger, mum and dad used to bring me and my bro along whenever their friends' had a full moon celebration for their newborn.

Never had I imagine that the time will come for me to attend a full moon party hosted by people of the same level/generation as me. Yes, i am not getting any younger, i know i know.

Last night, my cousin sister (who is younger than me) celebrated her second child's full moon. I didn't attend the first child's full moon celebration as I was away then. So really, this is like a first time for me in many many years.

My cousin, Mimi and her baby boy.

The baby's boots. Awww...how cute.

According to Chinese tradition, the red-coloured eggs are a must.

Clockwise L-R: red eggs, rice wine chicken, "Chap Chai", and vinegared pork knuckle with ginger. Gosh, it's not often that I get to eat these yummilicious confinement food. They are my absolute favourites (except the eggs la). Super fattening though.

I love vinegared pork knuckle soup. My grandma's vinegared pork knuckle with ginger is the BEST! This wasn't made by her though. Oh, how i miss her cooking. [sorry, the picture looks disgustingly oily :P]

L-R: Yee Poh (Pohpoh's best friend), and my Pohpoh (grandma).

These 2 wonderful ladies have been besties since they were 13. You're looking at more 60+ years of genuine friendship and sisterhood here. I love you my dearest pohpoh!

Also, Yee Poh's grand-son married Pohpoh's grand-daughter, Mimi. What are the odds? =)

This is the man who used to carry me to the market and spoilt me with toys, chocs and those "dingdang" goodies that we adored when were were kids. He is my beloved Gonggong (grandpa). Isn't he a suave grandpa?

When I was taking these pictures of my grandparents, I was overwhelmed with emotions. I nearly teared but I was holding it in. Feelings of nostalgia flooded me and I was recalling the times when my grandma used to be so strong - the perfect example of a superwoman.

In her younger days, she used to wake up early in the morning to tap the rubber trees, then rush off to deliver the rubber fluid, rush to the market to buy grocery, then rush home to feed, bathe, cook for her 6 children, then off to the farm to feed the poultry (pigs, chickens, ducks), then home again to cook dinner, etc. I recall my mum saying that grandma had very little time to sleep. She used to ride her bicycle and zoom off to wherever she needed to go to earn a living.

Now as I see my grandma, I see a frail lady. =( .

She has difficulty walking due to an injury from a major accident which she sustained more than 15 years back. So whenever she needed to go anywhere, she'll either be using a staff, or mum, aunt or myself will be supporting her.

Where has the superwoman gone?

Despite the lack of mobility, I'm really thankful that my grandma is healthy and in good spirit.

I've always been her favourite grand-daughter. And she's always very happy to see me. I wanna make more effort to spend more time with my grandparents as I cannot imagine losing them. =(

I do wish and pray for their continued good health and many more years of happy times that we'll be sharing together. Amen.

I dedicate this post to my grandparents. I love you both very much!

8 looks at the moment

~*8 looks at the moment*~

1) Waist watcher
Mastering this season's new proportions is a cinch with a wide belt, be it in sexy red vernis or soft velvet.

Donna Karan

Stella McCartney

Fendi

2) show some knee
Teamed with a cropped jacket or a button-down and vest, cuffed shorts go way beyond weekend wear.

Bottega Veneta

Carolina Herrera

3) minimize
Our gadgets mobile phones and iPods keep shrinking and so do the designer bags in which we stow them. =)

Chanel

Dolce & Gabbana

Hermes

4) supersize
Small isn't your style? The season's other essential accessory: an extra-large tote.

Louis Vuitton

Prada

Zac Posen

5) in the buff
The non-colour of the season? Nude, occasionally paired with black for after-dark appeal. Chic, simple, and sexy.

Calvin Klein

Alessandro Dell’ Acqua

Costello Tagliapietra

J. Mendel

6) easy does it
There's nothing easier than a sixties-style baby-doll dress. Pull one on for instant It-girl status.

Burberry Prorsum

Jill Stuart

Miu Miu

7) Slim pickings
This season's must-have pants are strictly tailored, superlean, and slashed just north of the ankles.

Narciso Rodriguez

Balenciaga

Gucci

8) shipshape
Nothing says spring like blue-and-white sailor stripes and bold brass buttons.

Emporio Armani

Kenzo

It's a baby girl!

~*~*~*It's a baby girl*~*~*

Congratulations to Dina and Ben for the arrival of their bundle of joy, baby Kiara Putri Budiarto Mok.

=)

Kiara was born on the 12th June (same birthday as her great grandma) at 6:30pm, in Sydney. She weights 3.41kg and is 53cm tall.

This cute baby girl and her mummy are both in the pink of health. They will be returning to their residence in Artamon this coming Sat.

Mummy, Dee came up with the name Kiara. When asked how she came up with it, I was told she found the name in her dream. =). Now baby Kiara, you know you're special.

What her daddy, Ben is saying:
"OMG she looks like me, a real cantonese!!!!!
And she definitely has the trademark MOK nose".

Sorry I won't be able to return to Sydney to attend the full moon party guys, I'll make it up someday okie?

Dee and Ben, may the Lord bless your family with lotsa happiness, love, joy and peace. May you find much joy in nurturing and bringing up your lil baby girl. Amen.

China-man

~*~*~*China-man*~*~*~

Last night's topic with the girls while having a cuppa at Flasher's Bean Coffee Bean was all about China-man and anything Cina-mali.

Which reminds me of this dialogue i came across when i was running to and fro during an event at work. It was one of the most funny conversations i've ever overheard. I couldnt quite contain myself actually.

You've gotta tune in to this dialogue between 2 very Cina-mali colleagues of mine.

Please note that i've obtained consents from both of them before I published this post. And there was no intention whatsoever to offend anyone. Also, they are PROUD to be a Chinamen themselves. Look if you're offended, it may be that you think that being a China-man is not a good thing. So, you may be the one who discriminates okie?

Introducing CM1

Introducing CM2

Says one Chinaman to another..

CM1: Wei, u knoe why u look so Cina-man ar?
CM2: No leh, why ar?
CM1: It's the way u dress la! aiyer
CM2: Eh, how i dress la?
CM1: See la, u wear the tie-pin liddat. So cina-man look! tsk tsk





-_-

I had to stop what i was doing to try to decipher what CM1 was trying to tell CM2. It was so damn funny. Coming from one Cina-mali to another. Apa-lah!

I was flabbergasted...

And so i said..

Carrie: HAh! Who are u to tell him that he looks like a China-man dude?
CM1: He looks like one wat. Look at his tie-pin? The flower? Aiyoh!
Carrie: Eh hello. You also China-man wat.
CM1: Yalor. I know i am. But i'm much better than him la. I'm less China-man.
Carrie: Yeah, you have improved heaps since u met me tailo. Now, it's time to funk up the hairdo ya. :P
CM1: Thanks thanks. *blush*

China-man - why you love them
you like them becoz they're so damn practical and do not fuss about what they wear or what you wear. So you needn't worry about your china-man complaining about your looks.

China-man - why you hate them
you hate them coz they do not give a damn even when you painstakingly doll yourself up for them - don't bother, they wouldn't have noticed anyway! They're more concerned about how much the dress cost than how good you look in it.

China-man, do you love them? or hate them?

Easy breezy lazy Sunday

~*~*Easy breezy lazy Sunday*~*~

i love weekends! (yeah, who doesn't?)

i love the fact that i can wake up at whatever time i like.

i can wake up very early in the morning to hit the gym, or wake up really late and have a chilling, late brunch. Ahhh..such bliss!

There's one thing that i have not been doing for a while with my galfrens...

and that is having:

Breakfast at La Bodega.

My big breakfast

Today, i was adamant to make sure that we could all make it for breakfast brunch.

It was high time for me to catch up with both Shuk Yee and Michele.

L-R: Mich, me, Shukz

Shuk Yee was telling us all about how her beau proposed to her. And we were all super excited planning for her wedding. Shukz will be tying the knot next Feb.

Mich will be throwing her a hen's night party or we might just do an extravagant all day spa treatment for the girls.

I've been delegated the job of the Head of Bridal entourage (again!). In short, i'll be the leader of the troop to play pranks on/punish the bridegroom's entourage so that they'll have a difficult time trying to come into the bride's house. I'll also ensure that they pay us big angpows! hehehe

Shukz even told us that we'll be involved in the pre-wedding photos as well. Alright, don't panic, there's still time for me to lose weight. :P. All 3 of us will be trying to lose weight together-gether. LOL!

After brunch, we went boutique-hopping.

1st stop: Mooie.

i bought this dress. i thought it look a lil puffy but the girls said it's nice. hmm, no wonder i'm always broke when i shop with these girls. We so love to encourage each other to buy, buy and buy. Girls we've gotta stop saying this "you've so gotta buy that dress/blouse/skirt girl".

i still remember when we were younger (about 14 then) we all (San, Mich, Shukz and me) used to play dress up at Shukz' place. That's the place we'll get ourselves ready before we head off for parties.

San, we miss you. You've so gotta come back from Melby to attend Shukz wedding dearie!

2nd stop: Cats whiskers

Sorry no piccies cos we didnt buy anything there.

3rd stop: Zara @ Bangsar Village 2, Vincci, Warehouse.

Shukz in a dilemma as she's not sure whether she should get this top as there's a tiny rip on it. It's the last piece. Mich was saying, "You have to buy this!". So Shukz gonna check out the other Zara branches for this same top. It was a very sweet top. We all loved it.

4th stop: Oopsy Daisy

They've got nice dresses and accessories here too. Very Carrie.

5th stop: Gossips

We loved their accessories and shoes.

We felt as if all these shopping wasn't enough to banish our cravings. We wanted more but it seems as if we've raided the whole of bangsar for nice clothes and there's nothing else interesting to check out.

Oh well, we still have next week. Or the week after. :P

I'd have to say the highlight of the day was when I was touching up here.

I was trying out their hand moisturiser and nearly choked to death cos it smelled funny. The smell was OFF big time! I had to ask Mich and Shukz to smell and rate how bad it smelled.

haha..i rubbed some of the lotion on them too so that we all smell equally yummy :P

Girls, thank you for coming out. I had a really good time catching up with you babes. It was so much fun just hanging out, picking out clothes for each other, and doing silly things like how we used to.

Shrek 3

~*~*~*Shrek 3*~*~*~

Last night's movie with Mon was fun. I thoroughly enjoyed myself watching Shrek 3. It was so hilarious. What with the antics of the donkey and the cute kitty cat ala Antonio Banderas. AhHhhh..

Justin Timberlake voices the role of Artie, the outcast/loser in his high school. He was kinda scrawny unlike the JT in real life though. His character was still pretty cute nonetheless. It would be nice if he could bring 'sexy back' to animation too! :P

My favourite part was when all the princesses (Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and Fiona) teamed up to save Shrek. It was so funny watching these well mannered and poised beauties fighting. =) Girl power..pwoar!

I personally prefer Shrek 3 to 2.
Which one do you like best?

Bet you didn't know:

A musical version of Shrek is currently in development, with a goal of reaching Broadway in 2008. The book and lyrics are being written by reigning Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire.

Random thoughts

~Random thoughts~

Can't wait to watch Shrek 3 tomorrow. Mon's got free tix for us both and I'm so excited.

Why? Cos i love Justin Timberlake. =) This sexy babe is the voice-over for the prince i heard. wOooHOo.

I can't help but wonder how Cameron Diaz feels about being in the same production as her ex-beau.

~*More random thoughts*~

I've been pigging out on Mcker's seaweed shaker fries every other day. :P

This is all thanks to the fact that the seaweed flavoured shaker will only be around until the 20th of June. =(

And i know i'll regret not having more cos i damn love those damn fries.

Oh yeah, did you know that you do not need to have the fairy tale foldover set meal in order to enjoy those ogre-licious (thanks for the terminology Mel) shaker fries. Just buy a normal value meal or just plain fries and top up by paying RM0.80 for the seaweed seasoning.

Sounds good eh?

I'm off to get myself more fries again. Ahh.. what an absolute blissful way to mark the end of the working week.

I LOVE FRIDAY's! :)