Happy December for Justin.

Kids nowadays are so fortunate. During our time, we were happy enough to have lots of toys to play with everyday.

But kids nowadays, have iphone, ipad and lots of DVDs to watch everyday. And 2 of my Justin’s favorite TV shows are none other than Barney and friends and the Hi-5 show. I have read so much about those greet and meet sessions that usually happen in June and December school holidays.

Last year, Justin was way too young to go for these sessions. So this December, I decided to bring him to 2 of those sessions, and so of course, I choose those that he would easily relate to and hopefully, he will be able to enjoy himself lots during those half an hour slot.

And so, 2 saturdays ago, I brought him to the Barney and Friends’ show at United Square. Frankly speaking, I was already mentally prepared that it was going to be crowded based on all the feedback from my friends and colleagues. And it did not help that we left the house slightly late that afternoon and we park at the wrong building. And so by the time we reached, the whole place at level 1 was already fully packed!!

It was really really packed…. so we had no choice but to go to one level up and managed to squeeze a tiny space where Justin could stand in front of the glass window and look down to the stage to watch Barney.

Before the show started, as usual, he started to make friends with the kids around.

It was not easy trying to keep him standing there to wait for the appearance of the characters. Knowing how restless my son can get and yet, have to keep him standing at the same spot, otherwise, once he walk away, other parents (not their kids), will swarm in immediately and take the space.

Thankfully, he was very intrigued by the little girl standing beside him and not long after, the show started! PTL.

First to appear was Fireman Sam.

actually, mummy wong here is totally clueless about this fireman sam. Think i need to spend more time to watch cartoon with Justin.

And soon, the main star appeared and all the kids went GAGA!!!!! All the kids were screaming with excitement the moment Barney came on stage.

I was so amazed at how the kids could just sing and dance along to every song that Barney sang on stage.

Really amazing!!! 

Even Justin was singing and clapping and dancing along to every song….. seeing him enjoying himself for that short 30 mins definitely makes the trip worthwhile. :-)))))

By the time the show ended, Justin was still basking in joy and keep talking about Barney, Barney, Barney. :-)

Only regret is that we were too late that day and could not get the the pass to take photo with Barney. Will try again next year.

Really very difficult to get Justin to pose for picture nowadays. The more you ask him to pose, the more he go against your command. ARGH>….

And so, I decided that a candid shot is the best.

Will write about his Hi-5 outing in my next post. <3

first trial of sesame paste

Brought Justin to a dessert shop and introduced him to one of my all-time favourite black sesame paste.

Personally like the lights decor in the shop.

Love the arty lights in the shop. Somehow, gives me a peaceful feeling when i step into the shop.

I like my black sesame paste to go with either walnut or almond paste.

Apart from the fragrance, it adds a bit of color to my bowl. :-) 

Makes me happy to enjoy the dessert on a peaceful afternoon with my dear son. =))

First time to Todai

Because of our great success of the Dinner and Dance, the committee had the blessing of the MD to go for a good celebration lunch.

And so, we decided that since it was the last event celebration for the year, we should go for a good meal to greatly reward ourselves.

So we went for the lunch buffet at Todai at Marina Bay Sands. :-)

We have read and heard many good reviews about the buffet there, especially the seafood selection.

Did a mini research before we went, and this is what the floor plan in the restaurant looks like.

What a wide selection, ranging from seafood to Japanese, Korean, Western, Chinese and many more!!

Totally spoilt for choices!!!!!!! OMG!

So of course, the first station we went to was the most popular station: Seafood and cold cut.

Yummy big fat alaska crab and juicy salmon sashimi.

 

Soup wise, they have 3 choices for the day.

I chose the Crabmeat winter melon soup. Personally, not too bad… average… but i think can give it a pass in future. =p

This probably is the only not so nice item that I found in the restaurant. The very Japanese style laksa, that came with Ramen noodles.

Gravy was not thick and fragrant enough to my liking.

But the fried Yaki-udon was sadap!!! 

And let the rest of the pictures tell the rest of the story of the other items that I tried.

My Japanese tempura platter.

Grilled platter

Crabmeat salad.

Korean fried rice cake……. Super Good!

Korean fried pancake. Must try.

Chinese mix.

And finally, the desserts! Few of the many choices available.

Teh tarik to end off the meal.

All in all, I think the buffet is pretty worth it’s price.

It was definitely a good dining experience.

Personally, even though its kind of pricey, but the quality of food and service there is definitely one of better ones compared to some buffets that I have been to so far.

I think I will be back, for sure. :-)

Just the snow crab and the oyster (only served on tuesday and thursday dinner) should be enough to cover the cost. :-))

TODAI restaurant

LUNCH: Monday ~ Friday
Adult: $42++ Child (below 1m 30cm): $22++
Sat., Sun. & Holiday, Holiday Eve
Adult: $58++ Child (below 1m 30cm): $26++

DINNER: Monday ~ Thursday
Adult: $54++ Child (below 1m 30cm): $26++
Fri., Sat., Sun. & Holiday, Holiday Eve
*Holiday Price
Adult: $70++ Child (Below 1m30cm height): $32++

Dinner and Dance Part 2

It was really fun to see everyone dressed up, very different from the usual faces that we all see in the office.

I am especially amazed by my finance team.

Everyone looks so fabulous after the makeover!

Kelly (don’t play play, she is already in her late forties ok…)

Ada, the hot AP chic.  

Sook Yee, the hot mama of 2.

Kim, the new accountant from National.

The Asia Internal Audit Manager

 

Michelle.

Christal and me. Pretty lady.

Udelia, the GL accountant… I think she should have won the best dressed award for the night!

Candice, the intern.

The intern, Jamin

My handsome finance manager, Bruce.

 

Aunty Jasmine. Can you believe that she is already turning 60 in 2 years time?

 

My Finance Director… Chio!!

Aren’t the finance team rockin’ fun bunch of people??

Dinner and Dance 2011 (Part1)

Being in the recreation committee this year, we have already successfully organised 3 events this year.

And the biggest event to host this year is the Dinner and Dance.

Over the last 2 months, we have been so busy doing all the preparations from meeting with the event organisers,

shopping for costumes, make up artist and lucky draw prizes……

finally on 11 November 2011, we had the event at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. =)

Being in the committee of course also means that we had the special privilege to leave the office earlier than the rest to do our makeup.

And so, under the miracle hands of the makeup artist, this is what we were transformed into.

Makeup is amazing, isn’t it?

The committee group photo. One of my favourite photo.

Its pretty amazing that almost everyone did dress up for the event on that day, and we had so much fun cam-whoring the whole time during the cocktail reception time.

And I think the success of the night, was largely due to the awesome emcee that hosted the show for the night.

Look at the emcee.. he is actually just only 25 year old…but he is really good!!!

My shot with him before the event started.

Lots more photos to come up in the next post…..