Day 31 - 10:29AM

On Saturday morning, I headed to Bangkok with a group of friends (including A. and M.K.) for Dollfete, over the weekend. Many things happened along the way, but I was lucky to have such wonderful travelling companions. And I am also really grateful to my mum and her friend for making arrangements for meals and various other things that made the trip much easier for us. The event was amazing. It's my first time attending a doll-related event outside of my own country, so it was really an interesting experience. There were so many lovely shops and so many things I wanted to buy, I certainly returned with a lot of loot for my girls. The food there was lovely as well, even for someone like me who is not very good with spicy foods. I almost wish we could have stayed longer.

When I got home in the wee hours of the morning on Monday, I realized that my SWD Nana had arrived on Saturday while I was away. When I got around to opening her, I was completely satisfied. She turned out to be exactly as the seller had shown in the pictures: completely gorgeous.

Due to being sick, I wasn't able to work on Monday morning, but luckily my colleague was able to cover for me. And surprisingly, the customers on the next two days rescheduled themselves, so I was able to get a good couple days of rest and recovery. It was truly a blessing.

The last few days I've been unwell, I have had so much support and well-wishes from everyone. I am really glad there are so many people looking out for me.

Day 25 - 11:39PM

I've had great food and even better company for the last few days.

Spent Tuesday dinner with L. and R., somehow we ended up eating the xiao long bao that I just happened to be craving that day. They were so sweet to take time out to bring me to the money changer and help me get some Thai Baht for my trip.

And then Wednesday, I had a wonderful dinner with my boss at this restaurant that served Mediterranean-style Tapas. It was really lovely.

Yesterday night, I met up with my lovely ladies A. and M.K., who I will be travelling to Thailand with tomorrow for Dollfete. We had ramen at Marutama, because M.K was having a craving for ramen, and I can never say no to good ramen. After that, I met up with S. and went to eat more! Haha.

Today I found out that a mistake I had made with one of my clients would not cost me. I feel truly blessed for that.

Tomorrow, I will be taking a day off work to go to Thailand with a group of friends, really looking forward to that!

Day 22 - 12:19PM

I've been a bit remiss with my posting lately, but that doesn't mean nothing good has happened. In fact, so many wonderful things happened that I haven't had time to sit down and write them all out.

On Saturday after work, I originally did not make plans, but A. asked me out to go painting with her at this lovely cafe called Arteastiq. We had a lot of fun! I just painted whatever I could come up with, and she did this most lovely painting based of a photograph. Her work looks so professional!

At night I spoke to S. and we decided to meet up the next day instead of Tuesday. I was really happy that I would get to see him again much earlier than I expected.

The buyer for my doll also notified me that she would be able to complete the purchase early, so I will be able to pay off my SWD Nana earlier than I expected.

Sunday afternoon, I went to the Botanic Gardens for a picnic with A., her friend, and her dog Haru. It was sunny, and I had a marvelous time in their company. Haru is just too adorable. I got along quite well with A.'s friend too, who I had never met before.

After that, I met up with S. for dinner. About that, I can only say that I could not have asked for anything better. Wonderful and amazing aren't even enough for me to express how much I enjoyed myself. I feel so blessed.

Yesterday, I didn't do much other than to go to work, but I got a new client, and she was very appreciative of my work and kept telling me how wonderful the therapy felt, which was really nice and perked up my day very much.

Today, I got the rest of the dolly payments, and managed to pay off my layaway! So SWD Nana is finally mine!

Meeting L. and R. for dinner after work today. I'm so lucky to have such lovely people around me.

Day 18 - 11:29PM

This afternoon, after work, I was able to enjoy a wonderful lunch at Ippudo with my boss. Ramen is one of my favorite foods, and the gyoza was very nice!

Afterwards I went to do my nails. I love going to do my nails because it's a good time to relax and take a break. Sometimes my mum and I go together. My manicurist picked the colors for me this time, a lovely lavender color paired with silver tips, I think it's gorgeous!

S. talked to me much more today, a sign of forgiveness perhaps? I hope so. He seems to be attempting to be more patient and understanding with me, which I am entirely grateful for.

Day 18 - 1:56AM

On Wednesday night I ended up hanging out with the lovely A., at a very interesting place called BarStories. There, they don't have a menu, but they make you cocktails according to any preference you describe to them. I asked first for something light and sweet, which turned out to be something involving strawberry puree and frangelico. My second drink was a request for something milky but light, and they gave me another frangelico-based drink, but this time with vanilla and butterscotch schnapps - it tasted rather like an alcoholic milkshake. I loved both of them! And of course, A. was brilliant company.

Coincidentally, I thought one of the bartenders looked like someone I used to know. And then I overheard him introducing himself to another customer, and surprisingly, it was the same guy! He didn't recognize me at first, but he got there eventually. We had a tiny bit of a catch up, which was really nice.

I was also very proud of myself in the afternoon for managing to call up the cat cafe, despite a bout of nerves that nearly dissuaded me from going through with it. A small victory, but it's a start.

Earlier on, I finally decided to sound things out with S., because i wanted to straighten things out between us. Despite a slow start, I feel like I finally got my feelings through and we are no longer on such shaky ground. He sounded much happier after I explained everything properly, so I am really really relieved about that. Now I (and hopefully he as well) can go to bed with a weight off my shoulders.

Day 16 - 8:41AM

I have been doing so much writing lately, both poetry and prose. Perhaps it's all the books I borrowed from the library, but inspiration has hit me in a big way, and I am making much headway with Halcyon's story. Writing is very comforting to me, a way to express myself and the things I can never say.

I managed to get S. to agree to go out with me next week, so I am very pleased. He has been a bit busy and perhaps a little down lately, so I wanted to do something to cheer him up. Most importantly, when the people you love are happy, you will also feel happy, and that is something to feel satisfaction about.

Day 14 - 7:57AM

On Saturday after work I had dinner and dessert with R., which was really nice. He's a good listener, and I enjoy chatting with him.

I spent Sunday morning playing Harvest Moon, afterwards I had a nice lunch with my dad and my brother. I took a really adorable selfie of me and my dad.

Afterwards I met up with A. and her boyfriend for dinner and some L4D2. I really appreciate their company, time passes so fast when I am with them, not a boring moment.

Day 11 - 10:03PM

Today I managed to speak out about and clarify some things that have been bothering me for the last few days, and it was wonderful to finally get it off my chest.

For my dad's birthday dinner, we went to a Mexican restaurant run by my the son of my mum's friend, and we tried the dishes he recommended. Everything was very good, and we were very full and satisfied by the end of it!

Day 11 - 08:36AM

I got a much coveted slot at Mitsukeru Wigs (he makes wigs for dolls, and there were only 10 slots open to public), so I am really excited!

Also my layaway payment came in early, and the person told me she may be able to finish before April, so even better!

Tonight we will be having dinner to celebrate my dad's birthday. Looking forward to that.