I was slightly disappointed by the servings as I had expected bigger American appetite portions. We ordered the buffalo wings, soup of the day (mushroom), and the fettuccine to share but I was let down by the rather tasteless fettuccine. On the good side, the fettuccine came with 10 nicely grilled shrimps and their soup though a little watery in the consistency, had a nice flavor to it. The buffalo wings were good as well - the honey BBQ sauce hit the right notes without being too sweet for me.

The Maple Butter Blondie.

The dessert was yummy! I still had room for the dessert despite the fact that I was stuffed from the appetiser and the main. The only gripe I had was the slightly hard brownie which took abit of effort to cut. Otherwise this was delicious^^

I also met up with Liping 2 weeks back for a buffet lunch @ Marina Mandarin. The buffet spread was pretty scrumptious though I didn't really eat alot that day. FYI: the buffet is 1-for-1 for UOB cardholders so it comes up to only $22 per pax for a buffet with fresh oysters the size of my palm, and really BIG prawns. Good deal, esp. for oyster-lovers.

I don't really know most of her co-workers cuz this was her company's 'bonding lunch', but it was still fun to eat, drink and chit-chat, esp with Liping cuz she's been so busy with her business that we rarely meet as often as we would like. Anyway, I wish her good luck to her tuition centre business! It's not easy being an entrepreneur & I applaud her guts for abandoning her job at a bank & going for her dreams.

Last but not least, I have to have my weekly fix at TeaDot.

For the record, I've always been a coffee person for the longest time. I never fancied tea nor did I care for it but after a couple of trips to TeaDot with Liping (cuz this friend of mine doesn't drink coffee), I'm a tea convert cuz I discovered the Perfect Match Tea Latte (above). It tastes like milk tea infused with a hint of strawberry and whipped cream and the creamy combination is really good. So X & I will always go to TeaDot at least once every week now just to chill and enjoy the tea. I know it sounds boring but I just love that feeling of being with someone and not having to do anything and yet its just so comfortable. I almost feel...content and it's a good feeling.

We also have a little trip planned next month. I'm SOOoooO looking forward to it & I'm just praying that nothing happens to screw with our plans. *fingers crossed*

"Dear Mr.X,

I know its been a tough journey full of ups and downs. Despite all the 'shit', I love you too.

Yours sincerely,
Amanda S."

After hours of debate over the phone with X each and everytime, I just think I'm really dumb cuz it doesn't really matter that much who wins the argument, does it? Both of us are equally obstinate and opinionated but we only end up hurting our relationship by being stubborn. Any apologies that come after that are usually too late.

It wasn't easy for me to get back with X and it certainly hasn't been easy getting our relationship on the mend. There's been mistakes made in the past on our parts and it's taking a toll on us because we've never really completely erased the hurt/resentment/anger, we've merely suppressed them. Not very healthy, is it?

I ask X for his forgiveness and I give him mine too. I also promise not to get upset over his insensitivity because I will remind myself that it isn't intentional. I will simply let him know if he ever hurts my feelings unwittingly next time. Of course I hope that he learns not to do it again but even if he does it, I will forgive him because I know its not deliberate. People can't help it if they're stupid.

"X, if you're reading this, you know the last line is a joke right?^^"