Special occasions

My birthday wasn't a perfect one initially because my mum threw away my favourite pair of heels without telling me, as they were slightly worn out. However, I could still wear them actually. I screamed at her but then reconciled with her after that. It was not really her fault. Next, I fell down along the road while walking and sprained my ankle. :S Thankfully, I met my best friends for a dinner treat and this made my birthday much better. She even wore my birthday gift to her! :)

While waiting for them, I went to read at Times. This has always been my hobby since young. I enjoy reading children's books of today as they are so different from those of my time. They are more interesting. I read one of the Princess Diaries' books on how she was waiting for her best friend and boyfriend to come to her Christmas party and how the party went.

They treated me to Japanese food, my favourite! It is an expensive restaurant though. A Don item costs $15, as opposed to other restaurants'. I felt bad for letting them pay. To top it off, they bought me a present too! Thanks Gs. However, we were given a big room to ourselves, though we didn't ask for it. We tried barbecued seafood with miso paste on a leaf which is not supposed to burn but guess what, it did! Useless claims! We wasted our money on that item though it was a new experience for us. Then they went to eat dessert but I refused to order anything because I didn't want them to spend anymore on me. Besides, I was full from the dinner. They even sent me home after that. :)

I had a quiet Christmas and New Year, spending time at home, just reading, surfing the net and watching television. I had functions to attend but I am uncomfortable with the people there, which is really an understatement. I went out with some old friends for dinner on New Year's Day. We just went to a coffeeshop but it is a nice feeling being with people you don't have to put up a front with.

I did receive quite a few presents from friends over Christmas. Some were unexpected and thoughtful at the same time. Some cards I received contain warm and touching words, which affirm me of the positive impact I have on people. I received 2 presents which cost a lot in monetary and sentimental terms. It was in appreciation of my friendship. They touched me since true feelings were expressed.