Mr. D’s B’day Weekend! (#TT93)

Last Friday was D’s (my annoying-rock-headed-yet-lovable bf) birthday and since I went off from work earlier, we could spend more time together :)

We went to this Japanese restaurant named “Tampopo” and by the first second D saw it, he knew that he gotta try since he just watched a movie with the same title! In the movie they sell ramen as well, kinda like Bubba Gump Shrimp.

Crab ramen (the Japanese name sounds fancier but I just can’t remember :p)

Black pig ramen / Kurobuta ramen – best seller!!

Tonkatsu tako-layered (pork katsu combined with octopus – delish!)

I liked the food, but I would even enjoy it more if we could eat in peace! No, the place was not noisy or anything, but we were so in a hurry to catch a movie because SOMEONE forgot about the movie time =.= I literally gobbled that bowl within 15mins when it was still smoking hot!

We made the movie in time though. We watched Skyfall! I liked it! :D

After the movie, we headed to his place for some drink and present time!!

  Don’t judge about the packaging…

Plucking the “flower” :3

*drum rolls*

TA-DAAA!!! Nice bag, huh?? I love it!

The celebration didn’t end on that day. The next day, I threw him a birthday surprise by inviting a couple of our friends to our karaoke “date”. He was completely clueless hehe, which was perfect! After killing our throats, we headed for dinner and played a drinking game afterwards. I lost big time.. I’ll definitely do better the next time round! *evil laughs*

Thanks for reading!

Oh wait, before I end this post, let me just share 2 songs that I think are deserved to be listened.

I know, I know, I’ve posted these 2 before haha. But the lyrics are just motivational to me, and hopefully for all of you as well.

To birthday boy: Growing up has just begun, be grateful of what you have. Be grateful that you’re awake and alive each day.

I love you babe *wink*!

xo, Jo

My 21st Birthday!

Hello peeps!

Just want to do a little recap on my birthday last month. I don’t know why it took me so long to do this post but yeah, better late than never, right?

So my birthday “celebration” started pretty early.

I got my first present from my mom in August when my parents came for a visit.

Thennnn a week prior to my birthday, me and boyfie went to Yellowcard concert, which was super awesome!! This one was my own present for myself :)

Oh, have I mentioned that I bought their album at a local CD store  week before the concert and found out that it’s AUTOGRAPHED?!

No, there wasn’t any contest or anything, it just.. happened! I didn’t know what to think! It’s legitimately real marker. To my disbelief, I had a thought that the staff might have done it.. but, really? Oh well, doesn’t matter how it was done, I just felt so lucky!!

On the actual birthday itself, my colleagues bought a cake and we had a mini celebration. Most of them were away for a business trip though, so there were only few people left in the office. But I still appreciated it! :)

Later in the evening, I met up with my friends for my birthday dinner. It was a F1 weekend, so the cabs were all fully booked and the train was loaded with F1-goers. My last option? Call my friend to pick me up! :D

ALL FOR ME!!!

Showing off my new bracelet, thus my weird hand position :p

After dinner, we were ready to hit the casino. But before that went to the locker area to put our stuff. Well, my presents hehe. Then… I saw a box.

I seriously thought it was someone else’s belonging left behind! Then my boyfie gave me that smile. OH , his surprise was successful, yay!

LOL my face.

And nowww…, casino time!

I only bet $5 on the slot machine coz I was a chicken like that. Wait, what? No, I was just being conservative. I’m always conservative haha. Also, since it was my very first time entering the casino, I did a lot of observation, because I didn’t understand a thing! I suck at playing cards or whatever that needs strategies lol. So I wanted to fully understand the games first before actually putting my money. At the end I roughly understood 2 of them though. But I didn’t play..hmm perhaps next time!!

This year is loaded with jewelleries!! And skincare products..haha


But this one’s got to be my favorite ;)

Thanks for everyone who made the effort to make my 21st birthday memorable! I love y’all! <3

xo, Jo

Summer Jams (#TT86)

 
Just some recommendations to accompany you during the summer time :) enjoy!!!

Pop-Rock

I just want to say
I know I let you down, but I'm letting out
And I found a way that I can tell the truth, make it up to you.
I left home but there's one thing I still know
It's always summer in my heart and in my soul.

Acoustic

You've got skyrise buildings and a place to call your own
The downtown city life compliments your closet full of clothes
With your shades and your shoes and trendy to do's
You'll hit the sidewalks, the best stores and restaurants
Looking for something new.

Indie

what do you know? this house is falling apart
what can i say? this house is falling apart
we got no money, but we got heart
we're gonna rattle this ghost town
this house is falling apart

Rap/Hip-Hop

Tell me what you really want from me
Point blank, no discussion
Close mouth, Close mouth,
I'll give it to you, no interruption

Make sure to check out more stuff from Hoodie Allen coz he’s the man!! He’s officially my new favorite rap artist. Not only can he rap, he can SING. But my loyalty to Eminem will never change ;)

Hope you like these songs!

xo, Jo

#TT66: JoJo + Yellowcard

JoJo is back and better than ever! The last time I listened to her was last year from her mixtape, Can’t Take That Away From Me, that she gave away for a free download on a website called rap-up.com. I just found out that she actually released an album in 2009, All I Want Is Everything, but I guess it lacked of publicity. Her last official album I got was The High Road in 2006! How I missed JoJo!!

I love this song!! It is the first single of her latest album, Jumping Trains (which I will get really soon). I like this style better compared to a total RnB style.

And look how matured she looks right now! I think her black hair is pretty hot for her =p

P.S Her real name is Joanna Levesque. Meaning that we have the same first name and initials! Winniiiiinggggg.

The second song that I’ve been listening to lately is Sing For Me by Yellowcard. Just watch the video and if you don’t feel anything at all your heart is pretty much petrified.

I will go back to Singapore this Thursday! I will miss my bffs so much =(

Well, have a great week, everybody!

xo, Jo