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Pseudo-Raver 18th Birthday Celebration!

Sunday, June 3, 2007


So, the celebration turned out very well. People mingled; The Boners/XO Team, (most of) The Veggies and other friends whom I met along the way in life. A lot of fun and laughs. Trust the boys to entertain themselves and the others with silly games such as kicking/pushing Fort Gate's heavy doors and tossing glowsticks into the trees. Of course, there was the obigatory Truth or Dare and Spin The Bottle, which I found highly amusing.

The cake was none other than Strawberry Shortcake from Bakerzin. While eating it, I was reminded of Japan, and missed my grandparents and sister for a bit. The cake was bigger than expected, and quite a few could not come at the very last minute, so there was quite a bit left. As you can see, it was slightly squashed by someone, but it didn't matter, because it was still edible! =3

If you're wondering what's on the little strip of marzipan (I think) surrounded by the candles, its not the usual (and boring) Happy Birthday message. It proudly says KARI IS AWESOMESAUCE - because indeed, I am awesome :P (Ego boost, anyone?)

But do you know what I loved best? Seeing all of you come together. I've been missing a lot of people and its was just so nice to meet you guys and talk to you again after such a long time. I truly enjoyed the experience and was glad to see you guys surviving and doing fine.

On to the fun part: Presents!

First up is the gift from Nicole! This is a vanilla cupcake with dark chocolate ganache, chocolate buttons and cute little icing sugar dinosaur. I met her at MAAD when I visited to see June and pass her some cupcakes. June said she saw Nicole - I went inside, saw her and gave her a rib-crushing hug. I thought the dinosaur was too cute to eat though, but I bit off the head. I don't really like the taste of pure sugar, so Nicole had the rest of the body.


Next is the pink Swarovski crystal earrings from Janani! I do admit I do like pink, but only soft pinks or pastels. These earrings are awesome. I love the design of the metal.


Cupcakes Galore and Happy Feet Soundtrack from my sister! This came very early because she left for the States a few weeks before my birthday. The cupcake recipes I tried are from this book: however I have this habit of altering the recipe according to my instincts. I never follow any recipe exactly. :P Happy Feet Soundtrack! Boogie Wonderland~~


To add on to the soundtrack, Jaryl has gotten me a Happy Feet VCD! I am in love with this movie. Awesome animation, wonderful storyline, and very catchy tunes. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman were wonderful in portraying Norma Jeane and Memphis (who were Penguin versions of Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presly).


Mark's and Spencer's chocolate chip cookies from Jaryl's awesome Dragon Boater friend, Dean! YAY Mark's and Spencers!


This gift is literally, SIN SIN SIN (and I'm listening to a Robbie Williams' song of the same name at the same time, heh) and it comes from the quite innocent Mabel! I am so indulging in this when my period comes along.


A very interesting book from Kai Chi, Guo Min, Benjamin and Marcus! This is definately gonna come in handy when I'm writing stories or looking for the history behind any symbols.


A wonderful handmade keychain and bunny earrings from Samantha! It so reminded me of PantyCat and CondomBunny. You can see a bit of the note she had inside the box behind the keychain, but I'm not showing you because I'm its possessive, overprotective owner. Muahaha.


I Am A Cat by Soseki Natsume, a Mamegoma pad and a Kitty notebook with plain paper and plastic pockets inside from Shelley! Cute overload! I'm getting the book wrapped in clear plastic before reading it in order to protect it. Especially from my nails.



PUUPUU!!

A Mokona Plushie from my gor gor, Bing Shu! Mokona is a character originally from Magic Knight Rayearth, and appears in Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle. Squishy Bunny Love!


A very pretty puple scarf that was crocheted by none other than Victoria! I love how soft the yarn she used is. The photo doesn't do justice to the colours by the way; the purples and bits of pink are lovely. ♥


A very soft plush pup from Megah; the story behind this dog is actually quite silly. Everytime I hang out with him and we pass by a TOYS'R'US, I'd drag him in to see the plush animal section. This plush puppy (or its less fuzzy relative) would be the first animal I'd pick out to hug. Thus this sweet puppy for my birthday gift. <3


Meet Xavier and Oberon; Oberon is on the left, eyes wide open, and Xavier on the right, having a snooze. This is a sweet gift from Pamela, Darren, Pearly, Brian, Jon, Michael and Guo Zhen.

Their temporary names were X and O - not surprising since most of the people who contributed to this gift is from the XO Team. Originally, the names Xavier and Oliver was thought up, then I remembered how much I loved 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' just a week before and named O 'Oberon', after the King of Fairies.

Xavier: I'm in mai fuud, sleepin' mai sleep!

And you thought only dogs and cats do this!

Oberon: I'm undah mai wheil, watchin' yuu n00dz!

The only present I didn't take a picture of is Joan's present: A S$5 Kinokuniya voucher! I wasn't so sure if it was allowed (kinda like the issue about taking pictures/scanning currency) so I didn't. Even then, I love it very much, and will use it to buy myself a book!


I love each and every one of my presents and the cards that you guys gave. Thanks so much for coming - without you, the party wouldn't have been such a wonderful success.

For more photos of the party, I've put up a few of my favourites at my flickr gallery. I have to apologise to quite a few of you though - I totally forgot to take/ask Sam to take photos of you guys and thus only have photos of XO Team. D: Even then, I'll remember the time spent with you guys. ♥

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