It has been eight years since we graduated from SMUK 5 back in 1999. Since then, some of us have ventured to study in NTU or NUS. Some have gone to other countries to study, while most people stayed in Jakarta for further study. Last Friday, after over a month trying to organize a reunion for those in Singapore, most of us managed to gather in Modesto's Vivo City. So glad that so many people turned up, some already brought their husband/wife/husband-to-be/wife-to-be. Well, you get the idea. It was fun, really fun, and we must do this more often

After pizzas, pastas, ice creams, crepes, the bill only amount to $14 per person, a very reasonable amount for this kind of place

Here are some shots we took.

The Beauty


and the handsome


Finally, everyone taking a group photo

Since last week's lunch at River City, it has been a busy week for me. First, the nights were spent watching Wimbledon, in particular Men's Singles Final between Roger Federer (world number 1) and Rafael Nadal (world number 2). The match went very very tense, with emotions flying up and down. Federer won the first set 7-6 after a thrilling tie-breaks, but Nadal won the second set 6-4, then another tie break which Federer won, but again Nadal fought back to equal the set by winning the fourth set 6-2. Federer record in 5 sets are 9 wins to 10 losses, whereas Nadal's 9 wins to 2 losses, so the odds are in Nadal's favour. Federer was down 15-40 twice and Nadal just needed one point to break in the final set. Instead, Federer saved all four break points chances, and broke Nadal in the sixth game to lead 4-2. Minutes later, at 5-2, a first championship point for Federer was saved by Nadal, but he couldn't prevent world number 1 from getting his fifth consecutive Wimbledon's trophy on a second break point. The match ended 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-2 to the champion. Okay, before I sound like a sports news reporter, I'll stop here, but it was a really really thrilling match. The best tennis match I've ever watched so far.

On Friday, I also went for Die Hard 4. The movie supposedly started at 8.50pm, we came in at 8.55 pm, and the movie has already started. Apparently, I have missed three scenes Very good movie it was.

Saturday was Iwan and Sari wedding high-tea reception. The first wedding that I attended that has drama in it. Good job for the organizers. Of course, congrats Iwan and Sari, not sure if any of you will ever read this anyway. A 7-years long distance relationship is never easy, and I salute both of you for pulling it through.

Monday was Monday blue.
Tuesday was normal.
Wednesday, another lunch, this time I went to Mustard's at Little India for authentic Bengal and Punjabi food. Needless to say I didn't enjoy it, but it's a good experience nonetheless. Will I go back? Not a chance. Will I recommend? Well, if you like Indian food, I guess so


At night, I went for Harry Potter movie. Quite short I felt, but the movie was just okay I felt. I'm still looking forward to Transformers though. Settled dinner at Kenny Rogers accompanied by all those romantic oldies song haha... Great day, I truly enjoyed today

It was another evening when I went to Giant Hypermarket to get some food and drinks to fill my fridge at home. However, a couple of things notable happen today from a simple groceries shopping.

First, this is the first time I found something EXPIRED in a supermarket. And it's an expensive Tropicana 100% Premium Orange Juice that has expired since 23 Apr 2007!!! I immediately brought the item to Giant's staff there, which promptly checked the rest in the shelf, and trash the expired item. A "Thank You" was a nice gesture from him. Remember to check the expired date of items you buy the next time you visit a supermarket.

Second, it so happened that today is the first Wednesday on a month, where Giant is having this "Bring Your Own Bag" day. The cashier asked me if I would need a plastic bag. "Yes" I thought, "Just use one plastic bag will do." I replied her. Maybe I should bring my own bag next time I go to Giant, as Asen did.

Third, my shopping amounted to a nice $9.99!! hehe....

Today was another "expensive" lunch as my colleagues and I went to Garibaldi Italian Restaurant and Bar at Purvis Street, just opposite of National Library Bugis. We shared Carpaccio Di Manzo Wagyu which is Wagyu Beef Carpaccio with Parmigiano Cheese and Rucola - $28 for starters, it was very nice. Wagyu beef is one of the best beef you can taste, as according to what I was told, they treated the cow specially, they bring the cow for walk, massage them, and all kind of nice treatment, such that the beef meat from those cows will taste great. It was

Next follow was the main course. I ordered Frutti Di Mare (a.k.a Stewed Scampi, Prawns, Scallops, and Cod Fish with Asparagus & Tomato Oregano Sauce) - $42. Scampi is a kind of shrimp that has two very long front legs, recently starred in Mr. Bean's Holiday movie :p The portion was okay only, but the taste was superb. It has been a while since I had very very nice seafood For a special occassion, I would heartedly recommend Garibaldi, you can bring your other half there for a romantic dinner, or bring your business partner or associates for a treat there. You won't regret that!

To complete the lunch was dessert. After reading through the desserts menu, I finally decided to get Tiramisu with Homemade Lady-finger Biscuit and Espresso Chocolate Hearth - $12. Inside the center of it was liquor wrapped in chocolate. It was simply the best Tiramisu I ever tested, nuff said!!!


Tiramisu, hmmmmm...... very very very very nice!!!!

Truly enjoyed my lunch - priceless.