it wasn't me being the fool this time

on the 17th of September marked the very special day for Wendy Wen.
I guess 19 isn't that remarkable, I didn't feel very special on my 19th, I guess the hype of pre 18 and being 18 is over. Maybe the next thing is turning 21. Because the birthday girl had work during the day, ( I know yeah? working on your own birthday?) We decided to have a girls night out in the city.

We made our way to Lygon street for some Italian dinner. I've got to say Lygon st reminds me a little bit like China. There was a whole stretch of restaurants where people would just talk to you, and encourage you to read their menu (marketing stuff). I was a bit annoyed at the first man, partly because i was shocked they did this whole salesy stuff in Melbourne; he was trying to sell us a dinner which to me I don't like. I prefer reading the menu in peace and making my own decision. This other lady really got to me, as we were walking past, the 3 of us just wanted to avoid the sales people after encountering about 5 consecutively. However, this lady blocks my way, and goes 'read my menu' and i keep walking and she just pushes me with her arm (lightly of course, if she pushed any harder I would've cracked it) and says "read my menu, my mother's the chef" At this point, I was really angry, 1. cos she touched me 2. her rude tone she used 3. the forceful nature of her.

Finally we escaped the sales market area, and crossed the road to the other side for a more peaceful stretch of footpath. After reading a few menu's and walking past a couple of delicious looking gelati stores, Wendy picks her restaurant and we made our way in.

For dinner, we had steak, a seafood basket with prawn, scallop, calamari, and fish. And a garlic pizza! Wendy also had this Bailey's alcoholic milkshake, while i settled for some Greek soda, and linda had a sprite. After a long and needed chat, we leave the restaurant and walk down for GELATI! yummmmm. We got a 4 flavoured cup which was nice, except the pistacio flavoured one was a bit weird.

We then headed to Churro's for some dessert. I ordered a chocolate tea, Linda got an affogato, and Wendy had a Mocha. We shared a plate of churros. And this was when the funny stuff happened. Disgusting is what I'd say. Because it was Wendy's Birthday we decided to do something. So Linda first says "Betty, i dare you to finish that caramel dip" So, Yes i did it. Gross but it wasn't that bad. Then I followed with "I dare you to finish the dark chocolate dip" So she did, it was disgustinggggg and we got Video footage of it too. It's of course never going to be disclosed. Maybe at a 21st but yeah, nothing for now. After heaps of laughter and fun times, and linda going on a bit of a chocolate high, we decide to head home.

We went back to my place, where Wendy picked up her cake that Linda got from her bakery, it was quite a nice one- strawberry sponge. Talked to Anna and showed her what silly things we did at Churro's.

Although it was nothing big, we hope you had a great 19th Birthday Wendy Wen !

blogging on the ipod

I'm blogging in my notes section on my iPod right now. so we warned
there will be many typing errors and no punctuation.

Last Thursday, eric organized a birthday dinner for Aaron and myself.
it was at steakhouse on docklands and then after followed by grecos in
crown. the night began with Aaron came and picked me up to head down
to the city. it was a very pleasant evening and the sun started
setting in my face which I got sunburnt from -.- because it was my
birthday (also aarons) however, on the day of my birthday Aaron
promised me that he'd be nice to me for one day. and I chose Thursday!
so he had to be nice to me to the whole evening. he kept mentioning
how I was abusing my power, which I totally wasn't. just being the
usual me.

so as everyone made it to steakhouse. we ordered the steak deal which
was an entrée and a main for $38.50. rather good considering that
steal alone cost $32. I got a medium porterhouse and scallops for my
entrée. others had a scotch fillet steak. and entrée's varied from,
oysters, scallop, calamari salad, quail, and this cold meat/deli
platter. dinner was really nice and company was great. afterwards, I
give eric the "eye" to let him know to bring out Aaron's present. I
made a short speech. partly being mean too, something about being 20
should mark the beginning of independence and how he should not rely
on us anymore (inicating the gps will help him get around, instead of
relying on friends to get around) and just as I finish my speech. eric
pulls out my gift out of no where and says a short speech too. then
Aaron insists that I open the gift first. so I open the gift. it was
long and tedious cos once again my uni friends showed off their humour
by wrapping the box in 30layers of newspaper. sabrina that is. I
finally reached the bottom and I'm touched to see a pair of mimi loves
jimi flats. Aaron follows by opening up his one layered gift to find a
navman gps. he is somewhat shocked and starts to pose at the camera,
resulting in multiple shots of  his shocked face on my camera. -.-

dinner ends and we decide to leave. many wanted to go to crown. and
becuade there were 8 of us. Aaron insists that everyone can fit in his
car. as if! I'm put off by it. aaron calls me a wuss, eventhough he's
meant to be nice. so then as I dreadingly make my way to his car.
Aaron is even beginning to think. oh! i'll put down my car seats which
I think he was insane, but instead he opens us boot and pulls out a
lacoste bag. and says. "you think the shoes were the last of your
presents?"
I was in complete shock, and couldn't believe they put effort in
trying to surprise me since I'm impossible to surprise. Inside the
lacoste bag resided a beautiful tote summer bag which I absolutely
love. eric and sab apparently didn't like it when buying it, while
Aaron kept pushing for it. I love it! can't wait for summer.

so wisely, we decide to make 2 trips to crown. testing out the gps
which failed cos we didn't know how to search crown on it. we have
deserts at greco's, my favourite I've got to say is the strawberry
cheesecake. must have!

the night ended and aaron got me home before the promised time of
midnght.

thank you all uni friends. although many  of you do not know that this
blog exists.

It's times like these when you're reminded how blessed you are

It shouldn't even need to be an occasion of your birthday where you're once again reminded of how blessed you are with a family, friends, and a God that loves you.

Wednesday afternoon. After finishing class at 2pm, I casually make my way to 'the kitchen' the usual place we meet on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch. While waiting I decide to heat up my food in the microwaves, then i seated myself down at one of the tables and waited. Not long i get 3 missed calls from Aaron, and I'm thinking *crap he's prob annoyed that i missed all 3 calls* so i call back and it was Sabrina that called me with his phone 3 times. She tells me to meet her at the bottom of the Menzies building as she needed to 'speak to her bus law tutor'. So i meet her down there, and we soon realise that Eric is 'studying on the 9th floor of menzies' . So I, plan to go up to meet Eric while, Sab goes to see her tutor, and Aaron going to 'the kitchen' to heat up his food. But Sabrina suggests that we all go together, so without further questioning, we make our way back into campus centre to heat up Aaron's food.

Afterwards, we walk back to the Menzies, and we get into the lift. I see Sabrina holding a pile of teaspoons, and i suspect that there's going to be a Birthday cake/song thing that Eric has prepared for. Aaron, on the other hand goes "Sabrina! you cheap asian, taking so many spoons". The lift door opens, and I we see not only Eric, but the rest of our Uni buddies. Wow, was i surprised. More surprised was Aaron as he had no idea at all. Eric and Sabrina had organised a cake.

Beforehand when i bumped into Eric prior to my class he told me he was just meeting up with a friend, while he was actually going to pick up the cake. (sneaky friends) LOVE you all. We ate cake, took photos, and had a great time of fellowship.