For a few years, November has always been my curse, a month I fear the most - because it was, for a few consecutive years, the month that brought about bad news or losses. It made me dread the month of November each year before its approach... I did not want to learn what other misfortune has befallen... I thank the Deities that this spell has been broken, and this November has been a rather enjoyable one. I am praying that it has moved on completely, and not to be shifted to other months.
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We had Thanksgiving Dinner, so that I could be thankful for all that I have been blessed with, what I could have been blessed with, and what blessings in disguise were tossed my way. I am thankful too, for the hard knocks that woke me up and made me stronger.
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We did the 2nd set of photoshoot back in Singapore, completing the other step of our wedding planning. I am glad we also took care of the other details such as bridal gowns rental and setting the date for banquet food tasting. I would say we paced ourselves rather well.
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I waited for more than a decade, for Def Leppard to finally return to Singapore. There are so many songs from them that I love, such as "Love Bites", "Too Late for Love", "When Love & Hate Collide" etc. I was glad that I attended their concert; it was rather amazing.
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I made new friends, as I always do; and fell in love with a new place in Singapore. Its alluring name spoke volumes - "Smoke & Mirrors" - a theme I loved using in my poetry. The interior was all glittery and mirrors; and if one sits outdoors, they would be treated to the beautiful night views of the CBD / Marina Bay area. This is the sexiest bar, yet.
The Bestie and I have started corresponded by letters outside of BBMs. This is an old practice that we both miss - waiting by the letterbox for the sacred letter, learning to read each others' moods through the handwriting, etc. Nothing cold and remote like emails, no thanks! Alas - she has brought me good news and bad news all at once...
I am excited that Christmas month is here. Everything becomes prettier and more magical; people seem more bearable, and the excitement of the festive season is just ....overwhelming. I have started planning for 2 new novels, both in very different themes. But firstly, the tragic attack that took France / Paris by surprise, stunned me as well - France has always been my favourite country and I love everything about it. I cannot believe that they would do that to this sophisticated and exquisite city! If there is just deserts, please serve the terrorists theirs! RIP to those who have departed, and may Paris stay strong.
Here is a list of media invites / events for the month. Due to work events / networking events, and slowly letting go off the food blogging, I have also turned down a number of media invites for food tasting....so you will see the numbers slowly dwindling....
(I) Asus annual Zen-sation Event @ St. Regis
(ii) Media Event at Wihardja Furniture @ Kaki Bukit
(iii) Dinner at CATO Singapore
(iv) Dinner at Ristorante Italiano The Waterfall @ Shangri-la
(v) Dinner at MaguroDonya Miuramisakikou @ Suntec City
Till I see you again next month, sweethearts. Merry Christmas in advance! *smooches*
