Bidding farewell to Rovis (leaving him with Tracy), I flew in to Singapore late afternoon yesterday – just in time to give my best friend, Meijie a surprising Birthday Presence! Thanks to Joanne, she helped me to stage this ah-hoc surprise for Meijie at Orchard Cineleisure Complex. Joanne tricked Meijie about a "BIG GIFT from Hong Kong" – she insisted Meije to pick it up at Billy Bomber at 6pm. (Meijie rejected her earlier on, citing that he will collect this gift from Joanne’s office next week!)

I was hiding behind the pillar with a piece of brownie. When Meijie walked in, an evil thought suddenly slipped into my mind. It kept echoed this: "Smack him with the pie… Smack him in the face.." For that spilt second, I almost activate my mind and hand to do such that! Seriously, that would be the best blog moments for Wahbiang and U-Tube. And a perfect Birthday memory for Meijie! Don’t ask me why I didn’t go ahead with that evil thought… somehow, I worried about bad karma. (I am sure Meijie can take such joke) 

It has been almost 2 years since Juliana wrote on my blog. A happy mother (sporting a new cute Chinchin Hairdo) and a delighted birthday girl – the Wahbiang Clan planned a surprise "Masquerade Ball" for her while I was partying alone at DGSZ. No blog from me this weekend but I invited the birthday girl herself as my guest writer. In her own words (I thought she wrote very well), here’s the birthday story right from the Horse’s mouth!

By Guest Writer: Juliana Goh

The most thoughtful birthday gift I can say. Stepping into motherhood is never a easy task. Not enough sleep, zechariah’s crying not knowing what he wants + does he has enough milk is always constantly in my mind. This fabulous hotel plan may be just exactly what I need!
 
The plan told to me was we will head down to Crown Prince Hotel poolside for a drink after dinner. I had no doubts or so whatever until when duuk & I reached the hotel asking me where are we heading. That was when I got a little frustrated because he was on the phone with joanne a min ago asking her where to park. He could have ask her. I gave a call to joanne who did not pick up my call & next Stephen, no response.

That was when Duuk handed me a card holder containing a hotel card & a small note that said “a gift of privacy for the intimate moments…RM 933”. Ok, so this was duuk’s surprise for me I thought. Still thinking that Joanne & gang were waiting for me at the pool side. (At the same time joanne called asking where am I, & I told her we are heading to the room & she replied “ok, you put your stuff in the room 1st & we see you at poolside”.)
 
Once Duuk & I reached the doorstep, he refused to let me open & handed me a mask to wear. Hmmm… the funny thought did come across my mind – why does duuk want me to wear a mask!! Hehehehe….
 
Opened the door, slot the hotel card in but no lights activated, on the light and SURPRISE!!
 
That was when I found out joanne dedicated the job to kal to do up the décor and check-in in the afternoon. The hotel card holder & the bunch of flower cards were hand-made by kal. Take a closely look at the stalk of the flowers, they were hand-painted one by one.
 
Kudos to Joanne for the well-planned surprise, kal for the beautifully crafted cards & well displayed fruits palette (btw she brought her own wine glasses to cater for the crowd). Stephen whom bought the cake from Canele & the rest of the gang whom had made my 1st birthday event as a mummy a memorable one.
 
Love you guys!

THE SWEETEST FINALE EVER: THIS EVENING, I received a surprise gift from my old clan from Singapore. I almost cried out when I saw the content inside! It wasn’t any commercial toy. It was a specially-made customised wooden musical wind-up toy!!!! Hanging on the toy were "special moments" and photos of my best buddies from home. (THANKS JOANNE WHO MADE THIS! You sly..haaa..trying to check me out on the Fedex box???)

Like a little boy, I opened the box, looked at it, wind the music and watched the photos and aeroplanes fly. For that one second, I was transformed to a child – feeling so contented, happy and peaceful. This musical piece is a very very special gift. I will always cherish it. Like all the other good wishes, special handmade gifts (Tracy’s Blog Book & the Birthday Videos Edits, Felicia’s First Cake, that awfully disgusting G-string & the overly expensive PS3 gift) plus the priceless companionships (Macau Trip) I received this birthday, I am very touched & grateful to have a group of friends and loved ones who love me so much. No matter how far you are (be it in London, USA, Taiwan, Malaysia, Shanghai or Singapore), thank you for remembering and making my humble day so special.  Indeed, I have a very very happy birthday.

I was crossing China-HK Custom when Juliana spoke to me in her usual loud voice. Just 10 seconds ago, Felicia delivered the good news to me – Zach is out! Trust me, she didn’t sound like a woman who have just gave birth. She was in her usual tone and manner – "Yeeehheeee, yalor…me just gave birth!" My goodness, it is either giving birth is becoming effortless these days or Juli was still high on "coke"? 

Zach arrived 3 hours before Felicia’s flight to HK on 22nd May 2009 (my favourite number!) I have no luck with Zach – I was in Singapore for 11 days and Juli was still belly-sitting him around! I even tried to create a "panic" to get Zach popped out by "accidentally" spilled a full cup of Iced Milo over Juli. (Trust me, it is a myth that pregnant woman is slow in reaction. You should see how lightning fast Juli reacted in that spilt nano-second to avoid the oncoming Milo!)

Congrats to both King Duuk and Queen Juli. From the photo, I am sure you have an adorable and active prince. He will be as witty and wise like his dad and as authorative like his mum. Haaaa.. I better count my blessings in the coming days – Juli will be back to her "Aiyoh!" snaps once again! I have been poking really bad jokes on her since she sported that belly! 

Have fun with parenthood!