To Batam And Back

+3 and I were trying to figure out what to do on my birthday. We had both taken the day off and our original plan was to go to Universal Studios Singapore and have a day in Sentosa.
Unfortunately our Malacca jaunt left us both feeling a little under the weather (too heaty but it was totally worth it!) and I wasn't up to queueing for rides under the hot sun.

We deliberated. A picnic? Walk in the park? Shall we still go to Sentosa? Suddenly he said the magic words, "What about a cheap massage in Batam?"

Score!

Nevermind that we had just come back from Malacca and that our bags were not even unpacked. We checked the ferry schedule and figured out the timing in order to get back to Singapore in time for dinner with the parents.

Off we went! We took the 1230hrs ferry, and headed to the highly recommended Sports Massage Centre. After an hour and a half of kneading and pounding and stepping on our backs, we were heading back to the ferry terminal to catch the 1640hrs ferry. Almost missed it because of the traffic jam, but thankfully we got there juuuuust in time.

Rushed to meet the parents at Spring Court for another epicly yummy meal, and then headed home to pass out from the after effects of massage and good food.

I know I've said this many, many times, but I feel blessed. So very blessed.

...Aaand We're Back!

Time really flies when you're having fun. Our weekend getaway to Malacca was great!

The coach we took (Luxury Tours) was comfortable and spacious. The ride to Malacca was about 4 hours, and we got there at about noon. Walked to the hotel (not as far as everyone seems to think), checked in, chilled for a while, and hit the streets.

We had kueh pie tee and ayam buah keluak at Nancy's Kitchen, cendol and coffee at Lao San Cafe, and sting ray, carrot cake, sotong and assam laksa at the night street market.

Breakfast at the hotel, more ayam buah keluak and kueh pie tee, as well as assam fish and popiah during our second visit to Nancy's Kitchen. Chilled for the rest of the day at Calanthe Art Cafe and had coffee and brownie.

Burp.

Malacca never fails when it comes to stuffing face, and I'm glad +3 found the food delicious. We have our next trip planned in November! Wheeeee!

My favourite part of the trip was really how easy it was to travel with +3, even when it came to small nitty gritty things like how we pack our bags. I guess the great thing about the early days of any relationship is the discovery of new things about each other that reminds you how aligned you are.

:)

Malacca, Here We Come!

As part of my month-long birthday celebrations (hur hur), +3 planned a weekend getaway to Malacca. He booked the bus tickets and hotel, and we're now on our way to stuff our faces and fill our bellies. Heehee.

Hard to imagine it's been three months. Somehow time just seems to pass by so fast, and it feels like we've been dating for a much longer period. Lol. On the plus side, now that the three-month mark is here, we passed the probation! Hehehehahaha.

I'm blessed.

Run!

Went for an early morning jog with +3 this weekend. How early, you ask? We were up at 6 and out of the house by 6.30am. Yup, early.

It's been a while since I ran and so we took it slow and did a walk/jog/walk thing. It was a good pace (did not collapse!) and it was an interesting route.

We started off at his place and went to Clarke Quay and then hmm Great World City? Then Fort Canning where we sat on the swings for a while. It was a lovely day and we took lots of silly pictures. Heehee.

I don't know why but it made me really happy to run together. All in all, brilliant. :)

Of Medicated Plasters And Bald Patches

I've been suffering from this neck crick for the longest time and it's been causing me tension headaches from time to time. Usually, I'd arrange to go for regular massages with my masseuse but I've not gotten round to making an appointment with her recently.

My colleague, meow, offered me some medicated plasters. She said that the ones she used were really good and I thought it wouldn't hurt to try them out.

Turns out the medicated plasters are pretty effective. It also turns out that I've got a hairy back.

Ouch.

So after using a few pieces, I think I've managed to rip off a few square patches of back hair and even some from the base of my hairline on my neck. How attractive. Lol.

Ten Dollars A Day

One of the bright sides to working where I do is the ridiculously cheap meals at the canteen. I forgot to bring my wallet today, and had to borrow some cash from a colleague to tide me over.

She lent me a tenner, and I've had:

- Kopi ($0.70)

- Mee Soto + Bergedil ($2.50)

- Rice and dishes ($2.90 - hmm why is this so expensive)

- Chocolate and peanut waffle ($1.30)

I've had breakfast AND lunch and still have $2.60 left! Sweeeeet.

The Art Of Procrastination

I've realised that +3 and I have very different working styles. He likes to be productive in the office, and I like to slack off. A good example of this is how we both approached working on a deadline for our respective upcoming projects.

+3 planned his time well. He paced himself, making sure he did enough every day, yet not working too late so that he could go home and get a good night's rest. By the time his project deadline submission was due, he had worked a couple of late nights, but did not have to pull any all-nighters.

As for me, my submission is due tomorrow and in the time I've had to work on my stuff, I've ..

- not done any work

- cooked
- shaved +3's hair

- gone to SGTCC (or is it STGCC?)

- gone for the Eames exhibition

- played PVZ2
- fallen sick

- rediscovered old favourites on youtube

- napped
- cut my toenails

- blogged about how I've not done anything

It's 2.36am and I need to submit my stuff tomorrow. So I've downed 2 cups of coffee and plan to burn the midnight oil till it all gets done. Of course, I'm not doing it *now* seeing how I'm writing about it. Haha.

Ah well. Better get cracking. Clock is ticking.