22nd

I actually had a brilliant birthday week thanks to my wonderful family and friends — it started with the ACJC classmates surprising me the previous saturday. They planned it with my mom such that my parents ordered a chocolate banana cake which was sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free... Basically guilt-free. It turned out pretty yummy for a cake without eggs and all!

On Tuesday, my aunties and uncles came over and there was a cookout at my place. Popiah, salad, spaghetti with alfredo sauce... Super yum! 

On the actual day, my parents brought me out to eat dimsum (!!!) at our usual Imperial Treasure at Tampines 1. This was a real treat because I seldom eat out nowadays... Much less dimsum! Plus I was craving it for the longest time, so you have no idea how happy I was. Clare also sent a massive bouquet of flowers (totally pageant worthy) and a cool tea set from Naiise, thank you bff!! Dinner we tried to balance out the 'unhealthiness' and tried this pretty cool organic and vegetarian cafe called Real Food. I had this beetroot burger which was really good! The pumpkin soup was delicious too.

On Saturday, the Tembusu friends came over. So sweet of them to bring dimsum from Imperial Treasure (again HAHAHA but they knew I was craving it, and went out of the way to get it from one of my fav dimsum places; anyway no one can ever get enough of dimsum!). In the evening, my ACJC netball seniors came to visit! It's been years since I've met up with them so it was really nice to see all of them together. 

Thank you everyone who took time to wish me — I really appreciate it! Amidst the celebrations...it's also a time to reflect and be thankful. I am really blessed with amazing and ever supportive family and friends. They keep my spirits up, and I wouldn't dare think of how I'd be coping without them. Thank you for making my 22nd birthday so wonderful!