The one about Jo's Birthday party...

Phew! Had a great night last night!

We celebrated Jo's birthday last night, dinner at Piccolino's Restaurant Upper Penang Road and then proceeded to Soho for a "kick-ass" fun time party!

Our dinner was for the usual gang. We have a tradition of celebrating each other's special day and last night was no different. After a pretty good meal, Jo opened her pressies - which I must say, she really liked all of them - and we then walked across the road to Soho.

We were joined by Lynette and Claude. They are proof that the world is small. Lynette is a fellow lawyer and friend while Claude was my old school mate. Anyway, they were gracious to attend and I hope had a great time. Later on, Nazriah & Mazri came by too. Nazriah just flew in that night from KL and she came straight for the party. It was great of her. Made the night even more special and fun.

Well, to cut a long story short, 2 Flaming Lamborghini's for Jo and 2 bottles Black Label were polished off. We all left a little tipsy and weary but I'm sure everyone had a blast!

Today's the National Day. Not feeling particularly patriotic. Looking forward to tomorrow - its Jo's actual birthday on 1st September. We have dinner planned at the E&O 1885 Restaurant.

Well, Jo, if you're reading this, I didn't get you any great presents but I know you know that there's no one more important to me. So, I have this simple wish for you...


I could wish you the world,
That you always be happy,
Though I realise,
That's one destination we can't just travel to,
Happiness isn't just ours to own,
Its not even something we can earn.

We will know what it means,
The spirit behind being happy,
When we learn to live every day,
Every moment with love and grace,
Every thought with gratitude,
Then we will find what I shall always wish for you.

Happy Birthday Sweetie!

Here are some pics from one heck of a great night!

Jo & her hubby at dinner

Jo, Nazriah & Jinny cosying up at Soho

Some intense gossiping going on...

The gang at dinner!

The one about the calm before the storm...

Its just almost midnight. Tomorrow morning, it's back to school for the relevant people. We had a pretty quiet weekend by our recent standards.

Friday night, had dinner with some clients. A unique dinner at the Modern Teochew Restaurant in the Berjaya Hotel. Guess "modern" Teochew isn't like "olden day" Teochew. Anyway, my "public relations" exercise left Jo free to visit the "Spice Garden" for drinks. Some new place near Mutiara Hotel, I'm told. Never been myself. Later she had dinner at Song River with Stacy, Mel, KH and Jinny. That place is just such an institution.

Saturday, we went out during the day. Had some work related matter to iron out and we had a walkabout at Gurney Plaza. That mall is coming along very nicely indeed. Heard the owners are intending to extend the Kelawai Road frontage all the way to the current outdoor carpark. Later, we went for dinner at the Kapitan's Restaurant on Chulia Street after church. Their tandoori chicken is still very good. We ended the night at Jinny & KH's place, since it started to rain cats and dogs. Pleasant night with good friends and drinks to boot. What else could one ask for?

This morning, we took Ethan to his playgroup at Tumbletots, 1-Stop Midlands Center. He's getting into the feel of things there. Another quick trip to Gurney Plaza (easily our favourite haunt), where we discovered a surprisingly well-stocked English section at Popular Bookstore; and then we headed to my in-law's for lunch. Jo hurt her neck and upper shoulder and has been suffering serious pains since Tuesday. We called on our resident "tuina" specialist Mel to help out as he came over to our place in the late evening. Verdict on his treatment? Jury is still out. Actually, she's asleep now. Hope she'll feel better by tomorrow. On Tuesday, we are having dinner & drinks to celebrate Jo's birthday - which is officially on the 1st September.

This coming week will be hectic. I've three client meetings tomorrow alone and one agreement to finish drafting. On Tuesday, we are working out the seating arrangements for our Penang Bar's Annual Dinner & Dance - which will be on Saturday 3rd September. Later Jo has another Organising Committee meeting for the Legal Aid Center's 25th Anniversary Dinner (11th November). I do thrive on pressure, so hope it all works out. If not, oh, well....