I'm Back from Cairns..... the land of the Great Barrier Reef!

I've always wanted to visit the wonders of the world.. and definitely Cairns is one not to be missed!
I was there for a short stay of about 5 days over last weekend... it was great!

First day was free and easy.. followed by snokelling at the great barrier reef... then third day we did white water rafting.. and fourth day was crabbing and fishing! Before you know if I was on my way back home...

Cairns city is an interesting one.. made for the tourist.. and not any but mainly Japanese.. from the LV stores carrying their prices in Yen.. to Hello Kitty koala and kangeroos.. to restaurants with most of the servers able to speak in fluent japanese.. to our very own fishing boat tour guide.. a local aussie.. speaking to japaneses... Cool!

Of cos then we had to indulge in our japanses food! we went for a Wagyu Yakiniku buffet not once but twice... see our pics!!

At the Melbourne Cup Races

I was off to the races last Tues... it's a very big thing here in Melbourne.. that it's declared a public holiday!!

It started with me feeling super excited the night b4 where Ashley came over to coach me on hair curling where we had so much fun dolling up... and also she was an angel doing my nails... to a pretty berry colour! Then it was off to bed.........

The next day.. I was up early to dressed up for the event... with a Black Ribbon that I borrowed from Gie.... Tucking it neatly on the top of my head... it did add to the occasion.. wished we had this back in Singapore... Off for a hearty breakfast at De Gras Lane... and off to Flemington...

On the train.. you could see all the people so dressed up.. all pretty and handsome.... We went for the race with Carilyn(with white flower), Garmand(with the Vest) and Evan (With Red Feather) whom was visiting from SG.... so long never see her.. it's good to meet up once again.... and also... Yong Xiang(In beige suit) and Chun li(with red hat)....

The atmostphere was amazing.. much crowd and everyone with a bottle of alcohol in their hand.. people having their own mats and sitting around on the ground while they set up for a pinic to enjoy the races..... Every girl I saw had their own Fansinator.. so interesting to look at......

The first race started at 10:20 am to the last one at 5:20pm.. where we made several bets.. but only one of the races I won... you can see me holding the lucky ticket in my hand! But overall.. nah..... did do so well....... but it's all good fun!

So who's coming to visit next year? Be sure to come during the Melbourne Cup!! :D

Fishing At Mornington!

Fishing!! Now that it is spring.. we decided to take a fishing trip! But who knew... the weather was super cold on the day.. and look at us.. all wrapped up in our jackets....

This trip.. due to the bad weather and choppy sea.. our catch wasn't that great... But I did managed to catch 1 flathead! this was very poor compared the last time when I catch abt 4 flatheads!

Well, my other friends did slightly better...... we were out with a big group about 10 of us... how cool is that?!

I hope next time it will be better!!

Other of the things that we've been up to...

Jie Ying is leaving and going back to SG... so having her farewell dinner... with Rachel, Kelvin and their clayton gang!

Having Greek Food at Souvlaki Bar!!

My home made delights!! Drunken Crab and Prawns...

Fried Cereal Butter Prawns.. Yummy!!

I also went with some friends to catch Wicked... it's really good!!

Tracy and Jean Come to Visit!

Guess what!! Tracy and Jean came to Melbourne to visit.. and here are some of the pics of our Adventures... the rest still with Angie!! Girl!! must pass me k... :D

I went along with them to Philip island on one of the weekends.... see the farm animals.. sooo cute!!

Our 1st Anniversary

Finally it's time to post some pictures.. after the many request from my family and friends...

First of all it's was on 07/07/08 that we celebrated our 1st Anniversary together.. off to dinner at this cosy Japaneses restaurant... then off to my surprise program of the night.. the viewing from Eureka tower and of cos the exchanging of Gifts!!

Arrival at Eureka Towers!!

Happy Anniversary!!

The Awesome View...

Putting on shoe covers to go out on the Edge... a observatory elevator that extents out of the building..

The Awesome view!!

Look I got a Bling Bling Watch...

& kelvin got a bling bling Man bracelet... the small square is a diamond.. who says boys don't get any eh?!

My Singapore Hangover....

Since I gotten back to Australia.. been experiencing a hangover of some form... of what I think Joey calls the Singapore Hangover...

Yeah... I sure am suffering.. missing all my family back home... especially the cutest one of all.. Ernest.. and of cos my faithful companion wolfy...

Then also my other Loveeee ones...... Like my Cruz Ling.. my closest gfs.. Faith and Jia Yi... my Bestest Buddy Joe.... Aaron lee...... Cheryl... All in the Bendemeerians Gang and also going back to Church and all my ex-cg members... & Even going to Raji's Wedding!! That was Sweet!

Thank you all for making my trip back sooo worthwhile... I really cherish every moment spent with everyone..... I can't wait til my parents come to visit me in October!! I'm taking a week off!!

It's a delight to be back to my own home.. in the heart of the City... where I set out my own space, kitchen... and all... it's cosy even though it's winter with Kelvin here....

Would be updating again on my 1st year anniversary........... can't believe one year went and gone so fast..... sooo stay tuned....

When Kevin and Sharon came to town........

We had a ball of a time meeting up... went to watch Guys and Dolls.. it's was really funny, musically fantastic and a great production.. you should go catch it if you haven't...

We had birthday celebration for Kevin, then yam cha and catching up on good time like in SG.. does make me miss home.. but i'm heading back!! So... can't wait!!

Click here for more pics... Courtesy of Sharon... http://www1.snapfish.com/share/p=46531212478210063/l=374625118/g=7696319/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

Sharon's Birthday at Harbour Resturant at Docklands...

It's Sharon's birthday... we went to Docklands... for some nice get together.. suppose to be a surprise dinner but things cropped up and only gie and jem was there to surprise her when she arrived... opps.. shall do better next time round!!

But of cos we compensated with many gifts and nothing else but lovely flowers.. these are all
My Australia Jie Meis... an angie puts it!

Group Pic!

And sweet strawberry cake..... from Brubakers.. we've been getting all our cakes there.. it's just at crown.. awesome!!

That's Darryl (left)=> Young and eligible bachelor... wooo hooo!!...
and sharon and her kelvin (Sai Bee, right)

Out to the country, the country, the country.. side...

On that weekend we set off on a road trip for some good family fun... at Dandenong Ranges... there is the Cuckoo Resturant!! Highly recommended.. with many cuckoo clocks hanging on the walls...

Nice warm ambience for a sumptious lunch... with live music playing in the background

WIth some good buffet feast!!


They have some really cute little cookies too!! Yum yum!

With the resturant all dressed up... cute isn't it?!?!


Look, the whole family joins in the yooo delling... and singing after a filled meal...

And we decided to put on some costumes ourselves!!

Next off to some very fine wine tasting treats.. Helen's Hill have the top reds!
Even kelvin's Ah Ma is up for a drink!

At Domaine Chandon... for top whites!!

The inside of the winery.. a wide seating area at the cellar door for you to buy wine to seat down and drink...

It's nice having them visiting.. sure reminds me of home! Hope you come again!!