Valentine's Weekend February 14-15, 2009

Chubbs' attempt at getting me to pretend like I am on a racing bike!

Me trying to have a go with Chubbs' Vespa.

Photos taken at the Somerset Bridge. Apparently the world's smallest drawbridge..

Fort Scaur

Cambridge Beaches

Fairmont Southampton Princess Hotel

We had an exchange of cards and gift for each other the night before Valentine's and we checked into Fairmont Southampton Princess hotel for the weekend stay. We were greeted with some complimentary strawberries coated with chocolates and dolphins and also a bottle of bubbly. Dinner was excellent as usual, we headed off to Yashi (our regular sushi bar) as most place were only doing Valentine's menu and they were fully booked.

We went to Salt Rock Grill in Mangrove Bay for brunch where I had my most weird fish & chips and Chubbs had a beef pie. It was surprisingly pricier than we expected, even though it was so far out from town. After that, we went to do a bit of sight-seeing in Bermuda, something we missed out a lot because we were on vacation outside Bermuda mostly during last summer. Our first stop was the Cambridge Beaches, we had a quick visit as the weather did not seem permitting. I had always wanted to go for a weekend there, but it is very expensive and with my current situation, we better not! We stopped by at the Somerset Bridge too, apparently famous for being the world's smallest drawbridge! Honestly, being in Bermuda; "the smallest" feat is not impossible, it is quite easy and possible! Well, I got myself some nice pictures with the bike too, going to miss it pretty soon when I am back to the city. That cute Vespa is our main transportation around Bermuda and has served us well!

Danielle's Going Away Party Feb 7, 2009

Danielle, my former EY colleague; she was going to leave the island and we had this do for her at Mike & Warren's place in Southampton. It was like a pot-luck and this time, I threw the task to Chubbs and he made one of the best pastas ever- his ham & peas cream sauce pasta. It was so delicious that I being the greedy one, actually had a small bowlful of pasta before we headed off. Yes, I actually had more pasta there too and even took some home for my supper! Yes, I am super greedy, even going to the extent of making Chubbs cook the same pasta in the very same week. Ha ha. He was really amazed at my new found love with his pasta dish. Anyway, below is a photo taken with Danielle, she is from Jamaica and moved to Atlanta. Hope to visit her in the near future! Joe, Karla, Me & Waqas.

Warren & Me

How can I miss out Chubbs.. :) Most people noticed our matching colour combination and Warren insisted that I am in charge of Chubbs' clothes; which I had to strongly deny again and again because I just give comments if I feel like it and I do not pick out clothes for him.

My gym & gossip friend, Lynne. :)

Chubbs wanted to take a picture of my on ME own. The lady in red.

Danielle, Warren, Bernadette, Mike & a blur Wendy

Me & Joe again..

One picture with Cara.

Part of the Asian team- Wendy (Malaysia), Bernadette & Karla (the Phillippines) representing EY Bermuda.

Red was obviously the COLOUR of the night.

One picture before we headed out for the night.

Our First Year Anniversary Feb 3, 2009

Time does flies! We exchanged cards and gifts the night before. Look at the happy faces!! There was no massive do planned out this year as we were both busy and we wanted to spend some quiet time as we have our New York City trip lined up next in March so we are looking forward to splurge some green bags there haha! Chubbs prepared dinner and this is what we had and it tasted really good! We even had champagne, it was part of my Christmas gift from his mum and it did come handy. Started off with some bubbly and then some home-made French Onion soup for starters.

Well, we had some pan fried swordfish seasoned with black pepper and salt, topped up with some spicy roasted pepper salsa (which I bought from a vineyard in the Napa Valley during my holiday to San Francisco), some salad and some carbs.

Chubbs looking pleased at his dinner..

One for the camera.

That's how dinner looked like. :)

My first Forever Friends teddy from Chubbs. I am still waiting for a Steiff Bear from Chubbs though.. Maybe next year?

Up close.

We had a great time nevertheless, and hope there will be many, many more anniversaries to come!

Chinese New Year Gathering, Feb 2, 2009

We had a gathering or simply a party in the first week of CNY and below are some photos taken during the night. Hmmm, the atmosphere is really lacking as compared to CNY back at home, with the cheesy music, TV programmes, loud fireworks, friends and especially the family. I really miss celebrating CNY at home and I've been away for 2 years, I hope to spend CNY 2010 in Malaysia!!! Well, all we did was eat, drink & be merry!!

Me, Irene & Pei Ying

The amount of food..

Chinese New Year Dinner at Chopsticks, Jan 26, 2009

Same place for CNY dinner again for this year 2009. We had a dinner at Chopsticks with a group of friends. This is probably the only Chinese restaurant on the island. Nothing impressive about the food though, sad to say. Notice how most of us trying to dress up with as much RED colour as possible to match the theme! Anyway a happy Chinese new year 2009 everyone! Me, Daleena, Derek & Rose

Mei, Me, Daleena, Annie, Derek & Rose

Chubbs, Me, Daleena, Derek & Rose

Me, Daleena, Annie, Derek & Rose