Ok, I know I havent checked in for a while. But I'VE BEEN SO BUSY!!!! Besides from working almost everyday at the elementary school, I've just taken on a marketing role at a hospital...

And yes, there have been so much holiday!!!!

After the delightful trip to Orlando for Veterans Days, we went to watch a NBA match the next weekend with the Gohs. It was great; Washington Wizards vs Portland Trailblazers. And although I think Xinsui and I don't really know whats going on on the court technically, we shouted, we screamed, we booed and we cheered. I must say however, I am a little disappointed with the hot dog.....

Washington won!

This weekend, we decided to take it easy. After an extremely filling lunch/tea/dinner thanksgiving feast, we drove 2 hours to Williamsburg and in a cold autumn/winters' night we queue up in front of Nike and started our shopping spree on Midnight Madness Black Friday.

After 3 hours and an empty pocket, we drove ourselves back to the hotel and slept. Warmly in the bed.

On Friday morning, we drove another 45 mins to Virginia beach. It was early, it was cold and it was gusty. So instead of freezing by the beach, we head to the nearest mall to hide from the weather....

"Here you LEAVE TODAY and ENTER A WORLD of
YESTERDAY, TOMORROW and FANTASY"

I read this sign as I walked into Disney World: Magic Kingdom and I couldn't believe it. I was actually in Orlando, Florida!

And so I did, I left everything at the entrance and entered a fantasy world. I became 5 all over again. Surprisingly, Hei was also excited about Disney world, even though he was not acting like a child like me.

But who cares. I grew up reading about Pinnochio, watched Chipmunks, Mickey, Donald and all the princesses. I WANTED TO BE A PRINCESS.

And as I watched the parade, tears welled up in my eyes and I wave frantically at the mascots. Again, I couldnt believe I was there watching the parade. It was really a DREAM COME THROUGH.


The weather was perfect to top it all off, it was cool but sunny and it was even the perfect weather to eat a popsicle. Its hot enough to appreciate the cold popsicle yet cool enough not to have the popsicle melt in your hands.

I was in love. We had a great day.

On Day 2, we went to Seaworld. Still feeling great from Disney world, nothing could have brought us down.

We got to feed the dolphins and sea lions, watched some amazing performances by the killer whales and hei got to ride on the roller coaster. Twice!

We love Orlando

To my beloved sister, E-Chiing and Marine Corps,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Hei and I attended the Marine Corps Ball this evening and it was a night to remember.

The ceremonial sequences were done to the highest precision and added significance to the event. A ballroom full of Marines in uniform and their ladies at hand, dressed to impress, it was just breath-taking. Hei wasn't too shabby himself, in his tuxedo looking uniform, he stood out like a shiny star in the deep blue sky. Captain Loveboat they call him.

Drinks came pouring, one after another. The Marines sure know how to have a good time. And the food, though wasn't the highlight of the event was tasty and cooked perfectly. (Well, at least the fist of a beef tenderloin that Hei had)

A speech made by Guest of Honor, a Lieutant-General made us laugh, touched us and brought tears to my eyes. This is what is meant by having pride at what you do. And the Marines do. Each and every one of them have pride and passion for doing the things that few Americans choose to do, fight in a war even though when many don't support, and building friendships that will last a lifetime. They really lived up to their motto; THE FEW THE PROUD.

If only our Singapore Army is able to induce such pride in our military men. Well, who knows, maybe 232 years from now, we can achieve what the Marines achieved.

This night is especially special for me. I couldn't have asked for more. My soulmate, my date, my partner, my husband, asked me to dance for the first time since we met. And even though our first dance is nothing like those I watched in the movies, it was perfect for me. I couldn't have asked for more.

Thanks Baby for the perfect night.