Christmas came and went. 2009 came and will be gone in a couple of days.
I have asked myself this question repeatedly.
"Where have all the time gone to?" They may have slipped by me without me noticing. I know I have said this numerous times but it never fail to amaze me how time flies.
Just when I turn my head to the other side, a couple more months have passed me by.
2009 has been a good year for me. Below are some of the highlights to share with you guys!
A. Top 10 Movies in 2009
1. Inkheart
2. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Price
3. My Sister’s Keeper
4. Time Traveler’s Wife
5. 2012
6. Julie and Julia
7. (500) Days of Summer
8. Confession of a Shopaholic
9. Mu Lan
10. Avatar in 3D
B. Top 10 Dining
1. Tea Café – 38A Seah Street (Tel: 63335400)
It’s a quaint little shop serving all sort of teas accompanied with little assorted biscuit to match the different types of teas. Try their cucumber sandwiches and chicken wings. Me and Shelley’s favourite tea place.
2. Nanjya Monjya –Waterfront Plaza 390A Havelock Road #01-03/05 (Tel: 67387177)
According to Iida, this is the most famous Japanese restaurant among the Japanese Expats. We had a wonderful dinner time with Iida, Edwin and their family. This was the first time I tried authentic Japanese Okomoniyaka. This inspires us to try and make our own Okonomiyaki at home.
3. Relish by wildrocket – Cluny Court #02-01
If you love burgers, you’ll love Relish. The patty is uber juicy and was done just right. A good place to hold private party.
4. Caramel Café – Shaw Towers 100, Beach Road (Tel: 62952188)
I saw a very nice picture of Juli on her facebook and she told me it was taken at Caramel Café. I decided to pop by as the deco of the shop won me over. The shop was split into 2 with the restaurant on one side and a hair salon on the other. I love how the different furnitures compliment one other. Desserts are awesome. Try Vita Plum, a good drink to help with digestion.
5. Scrumptious Café - 200 Turf Club Rd #01-19 Turf City (Tel:64636543)
We meet with the siblings and kids at this breakfast joint. Great place for kids as they have a separate room where kids can go expend all their energy before coming back to the table for their breakfast. You can also go for a manicure/pedicure if you call to inform them early.
6. Oriole Ole – 96 Somerset Road #01-01 Pan Pacific Serviced Suites
My colleague swears that they serve the best cappuccino. You can also try their fish and chip. Nice ambience.
7. Marmalade Pantry – ION level 3
Sticky date and toffee pudding & crabmeat linguini. I can have that for the rest of my life.
8. Oomphatico’s – 16 Tanglin Road #01-35 Tanglin Mall (Tel: 67339088)
Food is pricy but the ambience makes it all worthwhile. It is like Alice walking into wonderland. Their lovely juices come in unique-shape glass.
9. Togi – 11 Mosque Street (Tel:62210830)
A cozy family restaurant that provides authentic korean food. I love the Kim chi soup and the grill pork belly. It comes with 5 small dishes which are re-fillable. Comfort food for the soul. Parking is a problem though.
10. Sushi Tei @ Big Splash
Me and MArk particularly love this outlet. We paid $88 and signed up for the Sushi Tei member card which gives us 10% discount plus $60 dining voucher. We like to sit by the window and people-watch. A must-try is the Sashimi Salad with Sushi Tei sauce. Yummy.
C. Top 10 most significant/happiest moment
1. MArk proposed to me at the finishing line of his Desaru Ironman. I said yes, of couse. - Aug
2. Starting my job in SingTel after months of searching – Mar
3. Don’t need to serve 1 month notice for ex-company yet getting paid for that month!
4. Visiting my dad in Guangzhou which he brought us on a mini tour to Sheng Zhen, Macau and Hong Kong – Feb
5. Went Bangkok with MArk. The SHOPPING! – Oct
6. Selected to join the vocal team in my church
7. Crossing the finishing line for my first 21KM half marathon
8. Confirming my wedding date and hotel venue
9. Failing my driving test for the 3rd time and decided never to take the test again
10. Celebrating xmas with the ladies at Melt. It is then I realize that in life, we don’t have to care what other things about us when we have a few good ones knowing who we are and what we are made of.
D. Top 10 things to do in 2010
1. Explore 3 new places in Singapore (Excluding SAM)
2. Learn a new language – Thai
3. Serve in the community for the needy
4. Plan for a trip to Perth with the Juli
5. Go for a beach holiday, bring a book or two and do nothing else
6. Go for a full medical check-up and get vaccinated for preventive cancer
7. Train for 21KM sundown marathon
8. Save more money for the wedding
9. Spend more time with family and friends
10. Be thankful for everything and complain less
As I look back, I saw that God is good. He had blessed me with much.
Have a great year in 2010 and many happy returns.
I look forward to a greater year ahead.
