J's Special Anno Day

The busy Festive schedule hasn't stopped over this weekend. Headed out locally in my boyfriend's area last night for dinner at Taste of Malaya followed by drinks at Castle Hill RSL aka. The Atrium to celebrate our friend Joseph's anniversary for an accomplishment of a more 'personal' achievement that he wishes to not be publicised haha - it was more of an excuse to also just simply gather up for dinner and drinks. Nothing too messy, low key and chilled out. Exactly how a Monday night should usually always be. But definitely got to love Public Holidays.

Boxing Day Messy

After spending plenty of quality time with family and with most places being closed during Christmas, it was essential that I needed to get out of the house and put my dancing shoes on. It feels like it's been a while since I went clubbing with few of my mates. Conveniently enough after working at Bamboo at Martin Pl Bar, my mates and I simply club hopped between Bamboo and Vanity at Verandah Bar. The night slowly turned out messy and messier by the end of the night having spent most of the night with workmates and my boss also. A night with them means a night of chaos. If I had to describe my night in three words it would have to be = Free Unlimited Alcohol. My boss Ritchie was supplying endless rounds of shots, to top it off we stayed in Vanity's VIP Lounge where special guest DJ JAM (Snoop Dogg's DJ) was chillin and the bottles were literally poppin. Everything just became a blur from that moment onwards, definitely an awesome Sunday night but I'm really paying the price early this morning.

The final cherry on top to Christmas Day

Christmas was nothing without the annual gathering with my friends to exchange Kris Cringle. It's always good laughs while we're gathered together. The wrapping this year wasn't as messy, usually someone will always go overboard with wrapping and often making it a mission to unwrap the present. A few good drinks and a moment to chill out with them was the best way to end my Christmas. Here's a few snaps from our gathering as promised.

Now that's a wrap!

The goodness of exchanging gifts on Christmas Day. Beginning with a traditional gift exchange early Christmas morning with the parents, mum definitely loved the Elsa Peretti Tear drop necklace by Tiffany & Co. that I bought her this year. Later in the night was unwrapping time at the boyfriend’s house. I ended up getting Tim the Navy Vespa Mid X's he's been gloating over the past few weeks; he's a bigger shoe lover than I am sometimes. In exchange I absolutely love my new Louis Vuitton Monogram wallet he got me as well as the Paco Rabanne: Lady Million perfume from his parents! Feeling unexpectedly spoilt. I don't usually expect to receive much in return usually, but I definitely appreciate and love the gifts I have received. What's cuter is that without any mention the boyfriend always knows exactly what to get me and particularly with something that I essentially need. Knowing that I've lost my most favourite Bvlgari wallet last Christmas and never actually getting around to purchasing myself a new sturdy replacement, I'm glad he knew what to get me! Last but not least, later Christmas night it was time to for Kris Cringle with my mates. I ended up having Desiree as my Kris Cringle this year which is a relief. I find it so difficult to find gifts for boys! I'm glad she also loved the Vintage gold and turquoise ring I bought her which was far prettier than the YSL range.

Straight from the oven with love

Being domesticated on Christmas Day. I thought it would be nice to bake a little something to bring along for both my boyfriend's family Christmas dinner and the Kris Cringle dinner with my mates hosted by Desiree. Successful Chocolate Coated Profiteroles and Chocolate Caramel brownies.