special events

冬至

December 22, 2010

It only hit me when Jaime said, “It’s the longest day today.” If it’s the longest day here, then it’s the shortest day in the northern hemisphere, right? I had the flour, the pandan leaves and ginger – so when I got home, I made a tiny batch just for the occasion. Add a little [...]

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Hi Chloe, you cutie pie!

November 21, 2010

Kevin+Joanne had a belated birthday party for Chloe’s first birthday. The poor girl was unwell on the actual day itself and was a little grumps so a later date for the party seems the better option. Looking demure here. Being really excited at plucking the leaves off the garden hedge. Tweet

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Belated birthday drinks

October 30, 2010

I, being the frugal Chinese my mother would be proud of, loudly declared – “I’m only shouting you guys ONE drink!” Okay, I know that sounds really kiam siap but some of them went, “Oh no no, you don’t have to, etc.” In order for them not to feel bad that I’m spending so much [...]

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Chocolate cakes

June 17, 2010

Chocolate cupcakes for Carmen’s birthday! Tweet

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A month ago: Part 2

January 25, 2010

Christmas day! I know – I’m so late in posting up photos (it’s not even worth calling it a blogpost). They don’t have Christmas service at the church I go to…and because I wanted the NewYear’s weekend off, I volunteered to take the Christmas shift (again) this year. Carmen told me they open up presents [...]

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