Breaking News!

I've done it! I've just given my notice to my landlord. One month from now, I'll be moving in with D.

Been in my flat for almost 3 years now. 3 great years I've to say. I've set and dressed it all up and settled in very nicely. Dugan is a great landlord and there were no issues at all over the years. I even have my rent freezes over the years as well so can't ask for more!

But it's time for me and D to move our relationship to the next level. Been together for a year now and we both believe it's the right thing to do.

It was so hard speaking to Dugan last night (Almost like coming out to my sister:-) There was a bit of sadness. He kind of expected it coming and is gutted that he's losing a very good tenant. But he gave us his blessings and believed that we've made the right choice especially after spending so much time with each other over the months.

There will always be fond memories in this flat. Those first 3 days of making my mark in the flat, the Christmas parties, my Christmas trees, house parties, long chats with friends over, friends from home visiting, meals in the garden, cosy stay in with DVDs, and 'trespassers' (I was single once and it was my own flat!!;-)

Well it's time for a new chapter. Time to pack up once again and I'm excited! A new era awaits!

The Lord's Prayer

Oh Lord Almighty! Let me be like her when I reach 40! Let me have her energy, her youthfulness and her spirit.

One can only pray eh?

Location Location Location

It's official! D have just gave his landlord his two months notice for his current flat. No turning back now! We're moving in together!

We've been talking about it for a while but nothing was definite until now. D gave his notice, which means I've to give mine in a months time.

We both live in our own one bedroom flat, and both agreed that we should look for a bigger place to move into. And it's only fair that we're both moving into neutral ground instead of just one moving into other's flat. Brief from me is that it has to be near an underground station and with loads of storage space (a walk in wardrobe and shoe cabinet will be a dream find!:-), for him he has to be able to still walk to work and into Soho (he currently lives above the Paul Smith shop on Floral Street in Covent Garden). 

The search begins but I'm confident that we will find some where decent with both our budget. Will rent for the next 12 months and hopefully at the end of the term, we will be in a better market and position to get on the property ladder. Well that's the plan anyway.

It's second time round for me but definitely more well thought, more grown up, more assuring and it feels right and the most natural thing to do this time. More importantly, D want this as much as I do. 

Les Miserables

D surprised me last night to the theatre. Blessed him. But it's for losing to our 'I Know You Better' quiz. The prize is a surprise date from the loser. I won of course!

Coincidently it is our favourite musical for both of us! Watching this musical again for the second time after watching it with Momo and Mona many many years ago, did bring back fond memories. Great songs, great staging and great cast. True legendary musical that survive the test of time!

Care for Round Two D? 

Savage Grace

You want drama? This is true drama! A truly dysfunctional family.

Brought D to this movie and him not knowing what to expect, his jaw dropped and could not believed what he was watching. Poor guy... should have warned him first. Maybe we should stick with the blockbusters in the future.

Go watch! Julianne Moore at her best and fabulous gorgeous self as always.

Mama Mia

"So are you planning to move back to Singapore soon?"
"What about moving to Sydney again?"
"New York is even further! Don't move there!"
"What about China?"
"So you have a girlfriend in London? Everyone is asking me."
"So you're coming back in December?"
"Well... I'll wait for you to come back to decide if I should get baptise. I'm just torn on what to do. Your dad had a Buddhism ceremony when passed away and his ashes sits in a temple now, your brothers and sister are either Taoist or Buddhist, and I've been attending church. What's gonna happen when I'm dead? Who's gonna come collect me and deal with the funeral?! Who's gonna care and settle with everything else when I'm gone?!"

"Mum, by then why do you care?! You'll be dead! And as if we are going to let you die and not do anything!"

Can't believe I'm having such conversation with my 72 year old Mum this week.

Meet The Boss

We were invited to a BBQ last Saturday by D's boss. Invitations went to her team - the Board of Directors plus partners.

I've been warned that it will be one of the 'biggest tests'... tougher than meeting the parents as it's not just about the attendees but it's also the first time that D has brought someone to such function.

D's boss is from America. Live in this leafy massive beautiful house in Surrey. Along the way from the station, we drove past one grand house after another. Do wonder how people can afford such places! Apparently she is being paid 10 times of what I'm earning. Outrageous!

The evening turn out to be very 'Presidents and their first Ladies', small talks, great food and wine, kids running in the massive perfectly lawn garden kind of way. It was not stuffy to be fair. Everyone was very friendly and chatty. Very down to earth people. At one point, the boys were chatting in the garden by the BBQ, and I was wondering if I should join the ladies in the kitchen. I stopped myself.

Did feel a bit out of my league but I think I've held up well. Did feel like I was entertaining my clients accept that the group was definitely on a higher level of management. D was relieved that the group cope well with him bringing his partner along and it was a very pleasant evening for both of us.

Every successful President have a supportive First Lady... and First Ladies got to do what they do best!