It’s been an eventful last two months bc of my new job. I appreciate that a good career tames you and matures you as a professional. I used to think that a job is just a job, and would get annoyed at myself for thinking that way… I’m glad I had the chance to be without a job so that I can appreciate it when I have one. when you appreciate life = you’re happy. In any event, I gave myself a deadline after graduating from my masters program that I am to work at my ideal job before I reach 30 (past jobs didn’t give me that satisfaction), and finally, here it is 🙂 It feels good when life goes as you’ve planned it, bc most of the time it sidetracks.
But because I was busy at work, I couldn’t follow my husband back to America as planned (2 weeks for his work) and that sucked. I had missed three of my friend’s weddings just this year alone and it’s upsetting that I can’t just drive or fly over for the weekend due to 15~17 hour distance… every trip requires strategic planning with his work, my work, calls back and forth with our flight agency and Milk’s dogsitter, etc.
Anyway, so hubby came back just in time for my 20 something birthday, and brought back loads of goodies he and my mom bought for me (pretty work clothes I wanted to buy plus other necessities). I’ve been eyeing Prada bn2412 for awhile to carry to work but couldn’t dare to make the purchase because I was quoted SGD $3800 at Orchard for a Prada bag. I love Prada, but Prada is no Chanel and it just shocks me how Singapore retailers inflate everything beyond the normal price. I refuse to overpay for something I think I could get for cheap elsewhere, whether it be a $5 water bottle or a $30~60 yoga class across the street from my work (yoga classes I went to in NY and LA were from $5~20 at the most). So after few calls to other regions, my hubby bought the same bag for USD $2000 at Korea’s duty free on his way to America. (there is no direct flight to US so we stop by Korea on the way). I originally wanted it in the white color (Talco), but I thought the beige looked more classy:
I love that there is a middle pocket that separates the space into two, because my older Ferragamo work bag didn’t have enough pockets and my keys would scratch my Chanel leather purse. Fast way to ruin your luxury items.
Because my husband is awesome, we celebrated my second birthday together four times. I think it may be the first time I haven’t spend with my friends in years, but I guess things change once you’re married (and since I’m far from home..)
Bday celebration #1:
Lawry’s
We are both a big fan of Lawry’s back in LA so we decided to go last minute for Saturday lunch.
Love the spinning salad and my Lawry’s cut! It tasted exactly the same as the original branch in LA. As expected, price was about 2~3x higher. While it’s a normal fam style dining in LA, it’s almost a fine dining here.
They took a picture for us to take home, plus 50% discount for my dish for my birthday. We didn’t even know about it so that was a pleasant surprise!
Bday celebration #2:
Brasserie Les Saveurs Champagne brunch at the St. Regis hotel
This is probably the most expensive hotel brunch we’ve tried. $180 per person + tax! We made sure to eat as much foie gras and caviar as possible. 😉 Not to mention endless champagne we drank..
caviar literally LOADED on top
Yummy foie gras!
My second bday cake hehe
Bday celebration #3:
The REAL celebration dinner on my actual bday @ JAAN
Hubby tried to look for a Michelin star-ed restaurant and JAAN was up to par. It didn’t disappoint! The atmosphere was gorgeous with an amazing view on the 70th floor, and our course meal was as delish as fine dining we’ve had in Manhattan and SF. Thank you hubby!
The restaurant is very private with only 8 tables. We went after work so I’m in my work clothes
our table with an amazing view
Love fine dining and its lovely decor
Bday celebration #4:
Balloon surprise awaiting at home 🙂
We work right across from each other w/ same hours so we commute together. So he said he came back home during lunch without me knowing so that he can set up a surprise balloon/candle decor for my bday, with (another) bday cake. It was so sweet! It was dark with candles so couldn’t take any pics, but here’s a few that he bought that totally cracked me up bc he always calls me the “little one” and it IS my first bday after we got married.
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