December 2010 update

Happy New Year 2011! I realize that I'm super late in updating about December 2010, but life was just too packed and crazily fun to have time to do so... here are the key events:

Dec 1. I had a nice 8-course Chinese lunch with my schoolmates at Pik Wah Restaurant (Jalan Hang Jebat, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). Sumptuous, filling, and at RM35 per person, it was a steal ;)

Dec 6. Played DoTA with Gang, Nic, and friends at a cybercafe till 2am+... I really suck at it, but I try =) just not the gamer-type, unlike my brother...

Dec 7. After badminton and a game of pool with schoolmates, headed off to meet Singaporean friends Veron and SK, here for a holiday, at Bukit Bintang, where we had Nando's (Sungei Wang Plaza) for dinner...

Dec 10. I was merely kidding, but Javen, Gang, Ryan and I ended up visiting the Zoo Negara in KL anyway. It wasn't too big, and the attractions were mediocre, but I wasn't expecting much (ended up buying lots of souvenirs for folks back home though). Thereafter, it was dinner at KFC and catching the latest Narnia movie...

Dec 11. Had a nice Papa John's Pizza lunch with my Dad before I headed back to Singapore by coach... still managed to "crash" upon Natasha's surprise birthday party at Villa Bali (Gillman Village) on time!

Dec 14. Caught up with my secondary school classmates over badminton and lunch at Subway... hadn't seen some of them for at least 5 years...

Dec 17. Checked out the new NEX shopping centre at Serangoon with Tianshun, and had a chance meeting with campmate Kenneth at Sim Lim Square's nu:box outlet (didn't know he worked there)! Thereafter, polytechnic classmates Yanxi, Jasmine and I showcased our original songs (thanks for singing Jas!) at the MTL Songwriter Showcase at the Library@Esplanade. This is 想要, co-written by Yanxi and I:

Dec 21. TICE Eco Camp reunion at Hippopotamus Restaurant & Grill at Marina Square; the food was rather pricey but the ambience and quality of food was great (so was the free flow of chips =p)!

Dec 24. The SINGAPORE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE begins... Met my two schoolmates Javen and Lim, who arrived from KL by coach... we first proceeded to my place for a cosy local steamboat dinner, then went out to take in the sights and sounds of a Christmas countdown at Orchard Road (which included getting "sprayed on" by strangers; all in the name of fun LA!)

Dec 25. Places on our itinerary today included Sim Lim Square (for the best local IT/electronics deals), Bugis Street (inexpensive clothes/food), Iluma shopping centre (with their upside-down Christmas tree decorations), Somerset/Orchard areas (shopping!), Fullerton Hotel (look-see), and the Marina Bay area (Esplanade/the Merlion)...

Dec 26. After a Hong Kong-style lunch at VivoCity, we headed to Sentosa, where the rain did not dampen our spirits to explore the beaches, Southern Most Point of Continental Asia, Sentosa 4D Magix/Cineblast (awesome simulator and 4D rides), Merlion Walk and Resorts World Sentosa (Universal Studios Singapore was sold out until 2011!) The one-of-its-kind "Crane Dance" show at the Waterfront of Resorts World Sentosa ended the night brilliantly with its amazing water, light and sound effects!

Dec 27. After a semi-buffet lunch at Lighthouse Bistro, compliments of my Dad, my Dad and I accompanied my two friends to the Larkin Bus Terminal at Johor Bahru, Malaysia, where they caught a bus back to Kuala Lumpur (KL)... =) what a wonderful holiday it had been!

Dec 28. Met polytechnic buddies Prinsten (lunch over McDonald's) and Tze Lip (dinner and a music jamming session over at my place). I was trying to catch up with as many friends as possible before heading back to KL in the next few days...

Dec 29. Japanese ramen supper with my J-rock bandmates Woon Han, Hui Ming, and Benji at Cuppage Plaza... we didn't have the time to jam once again though! Soon soon soon...

Dec 30. Met polytechnic lecturer Wendy to pass some gifts, did some last-minute shopping at Carrefour and Sim Lim Square, and dropped by the post-Christmas gathering at polytechnic lecturer Simone's... then caught the bus back to KL at 2359 hours...

Dec 31. Counted down to 2011 at Suria KLCC with colllege buddies Javen and Gang, and an amazing display of fireworks!

Here's wishing everyone a wonderful 2011 filled with bountiful blessings, opulent opportunities and mesmerizing moments! Remember: make MUSIC, not war! ;) HAPPY NEW YEAR!