Mamma Mia! Happy Birthday Me!

This year, my BFF Shyam whom I’ve known since we were 12 years old was adamant to take me out on my birthday!

Birthday Bouquet, thanks Love!

There will be no sitting around at home moping at the thought of turning a year older and a scrumptious birthday lunch at Tony Roma’s would definitely be a great distraction for me. Plus, she also got me a scent-sational birthday present from her recent London-Paris vacation!

Shyam & Mariuca

LUSH from Paris, thanks Shyam!

Bread & Garlic Butter

Pineapple n' Grape Blast & Cranberry Mojito

Roma's Sampler

Kickin' Shrimp

Iced Coffee

Giant Cookie for dessert

Of course I was dying to hear all about Shyam's Europe trip. I had sent her a list of recommendations on things to do and sights to see prior to her trip and apparently they did come in handy. I was happy to hear that her London vacation included a touristy visit to Tower of London and shopping in Oxford St. but I was especially pleased to hear that she and hubby made it all the way to Bicester shopping centre as well!

Bicester Shopping

Tower of London

Oxford St.

Sadly, Madame Tussauds did not make it into their tight schedule but they did manage to catch a musical, which was playing in the city. I can’t remember which one exactly but I do know that Mamma Mia is currently playing so perhaps that was the one.

One of the world’s largest musical hits, Mamma Mia is now performing in theatres across the globe and tickets are being snapped up like hot potatoes by musical fans. Based on hit songs by the popular Swedish pop group ABBA, the musical unfolds a fictional story set on a Greek island.

Reviews online sound pretty interesting so musical fans, get ready for some Theater and Tickets fun and make sure you already have your Mamma Mia tickets in hand. I however, am not a huge fan of musicals and the only one I’ve seen was Cats, which I did enjoy although I secretly believe it was mostly due to my being a cat Master to four fluffy cats!

Melting birthday cake!

Reminiscing London and planning future trips with a good friend was indeed the perfect distraction I needed that afternoon to forget about turning a year older. Thanks to friends and family too for your beautiful birthday wishes and gifts!

 

MARIUCA LOVES

LADY JAVA

Sunday at T.G.I. FrIDAY'S *

Lunching with good friends at one of my favourite hangouts on a rainy afternoon, that was how I spent my Sunday. I’m glad the lunch happened as planned and though there were some minor glitches in terms of location and timing, everything was sorted out by the time Sunday came around.

TGIF Sunday with friends

It’s nice to spend time with people you like but it always seems extra special when it’s with those who truly mean a great deal to you. Aside from LJ and Emila who visited B in the hospital a few months back, I’ve not seen my blog buddies like Nessa and Soulie in quite a while. So when Emila invited us all out for lunch @ T.G.I. FRiDAY'S, I was delighted to say yes!

Me and my Blog Buddies

Mushroom Soup for Emila

Buffalo Wings

Stuffed Mushroom

Chicken Nachos for Nessa

Spicy Snapper for LJ

The food was great, the company even better and I have to say I went home feeling grateful and much loved by real friends who love me for who I am.So thank you ladies; thanks for bringing loads of sunshine my way that rainy Sunday afternoon!

Cafe Latte for me

Cappuccino

Shopping with the girls

Me with LJ and Nessa

Fun @ Timberland!

Till our next meet, thanks for a wonderful Sunday!

   

MARIUCA LOVES

Truly Touched **

Now that the day is finally over and I can reflect and what has happened, here comes the blues and tears!

Get Well Soon, Love!

B's Bland Food

As some of you may already know, the love of my life is currently in the hospital. I won’t get into details here but do read my FB page if you would like to find out more about his situation. So many wonderful people came to our comfort and assistance during this trying time and there were so many incidents that happened yesterday, which truly made me grateful and thankful to have a wonderful family, true blue friends and great group support during our misery.

My BFF Virgo buddy DD was the first to come to our rescue. She went out of her way to turn her car around from her route to work, to personally pick me up from the hospital to send me home, while stranded in DSH yesterday morning, when she saw my distressed tweets online.

I received many personal messages and phone calls from friends online and offline seeking to offer help and comfort. Thank you to my blog buddies Monica, Bam Bam, Maria, Emila, Nessa, Foong, LJ, Haaziq, Bella, Bill, Lainy and Rizal and to my other friends on FB. Thanks to our family members as well and B’s colleagues and friends for their obvious concern and urgency in visiting B in the hospital.

My parents and sister Mel’s presence in the hospital; staying by B’s side and making sure our needs are cared for during B’s absence from home made me appreciate them even more. Thanks to my sis Intan as well for the pep talk over the phone.

Our good friend Zeffer came all the way to Damansara from a long tiring day of work in Subang to be by our side and cheer B up, making sure things were running smoothly.

Our Cat Lady offered to take care of our fur-kids while I’m away taking care of B, at no cost.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much to everyone who checked in with us today to make sure we are coping well and working our way through B’s revival as he sadly recuperates in the hospital. Your kindness will forever be remembered.

MARIUCA LOVES

Friends Forever *

I promised myself that my next post won’t be gloomy but here I am once again all teary and overwhelmed with emotions. Today, I received an email from my dearest friend Emila (love her so much!) which moved me to tears.

When I am feeling down, at my lowest like today, she comes and brings me a little ray of light and hope, telling me that she is by my side and that no matter what happens, she will always consider me a friend. How could I not cry when I read her words?

She doesn’t condemn me for my flaws and shortcomings. She doesn’t kick me when I’m already down. She accepts me for who I am and she is always, ALWAYS ready to lend a listening ear and come to my side to hold my hand through thick and thin.

I want her to know that I will always cherish her as a friend and I will never ever forget her kindness. I thank her for being a true blue friend and I thank God for bringing her into my life 10 years ago. If ever there is a friend so true and understanding, she is number one on my list.

Forever, I will remember her comforting words uttered to me today and from the bottom of my heart, I thank her for always taking care of me. I wish only the best for her and I don’t ever want to lose her as a friend and I will always, ALWAYS hold her close to my heart.

Much love,

MARIUCA LOVES