I could only sing this appropriate song this month. It's past mid of it and in case you didn't think it; September is quite eventful - Ramadan, Open House Weekends, final concerts, school term beginnings. But it also means summer's end is nigh, with the light fading quickly (sunsetting earlier 3 mins a day), rainy weather and cold winds. Myself, moved a step into the 30's (aaaargh!)but got nice friends for consolation:)
Here are the highlights of the first weeks of September.
September Babies
The girls of the Shard each had birthdays in September so we celebrated it 'one-leg-kick' (Cantonese slang ) together by watching Pedro Almodovar's latest 'Broken Embraces' which starred Penelope Cruz. It was another good girly night out - had a gift exchange with interesting and beautiful gifts like a piggy bank, bubble gum machine, books on Dreams and an engraved box. After that it was a yummy Carribbean dinner with jerk chicken, ackee and salt fish. Happy Birthday girls!
Imperial War Museum
Paid a visit to the (free) Imperial War Museum in Lambeth North. It was very comprehensive and well-thought with historical representation of the wars of Britain ranging from the Middle East, West Indies, Far East etc. I visited it for the Holocaust exhibition (inspired post-Auschwitz) and was impressed with the perspectives curated on survivor accounts, interviews, photographs and physical items. Jiann wasn't very keen but nevertheless every time I go into a British museum, I never fail to appreciate the respect of knowledge the people here possess and how much effort has been put in to making the exhibits and displays interesting and interactive.
Birthday Party
Had a fab night with friends, flatmates and frisbee kaki chez moi. Thanks to Kai Ling for organizing this. I got very nice presents indeed, very nice. One of them being
a Fender acoustic guitar
Books: "Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl" by Tracy Quan and "By the Time You Read This" by Lola Jaye
Hairdryer: Per Una by M&S 2000watt
Thank you everyone for such a lovely and memorable birthday. Bless you!:)
p.s. Another very nice book from Jas arrived from Amazon today i.e. A Woman's Book of Yoga by M.Siebel and Hari Kaur Khalsa
The Thames River Festival
The Mayor's Festival on the River Thames is an annual festival held along the popular spots on the Thames with lots of events i.e. theatre, music, dance, a free boat ride on the Thames, stalls - all very happening. Paid me a visit and got on a jembe drumming workshop...what luck!
Thank You for the Music, ABBA tribute concert
Went for my first 'picnic' concert where we spread a blanket (despite the chilly wind) and enjoyed an evening-full of ABBA goldies. Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson were supposed to be present but only saw Benny onstage who played traditional Swedish folk music. Elaine Paige, Kylie Minogue, Chaka Khan, Jason Donovan, Marti Pello (lead singer of Wet Wet Wet) all belted ABBA schlager but it was glorious as Kal and I danced and sang the 70's on the field.
7 comments:
so jealous I was not there :(...grrrrr
Yuppp, what an envious life you live :) Ever since returning from our reunion, I worked and worked and worked... but better than no work, rite? :) Anyway, same as Jas, pouting for unable to join you in all your endeavours esp. your birdday! Glad you had a good one (nice guitar!)
Glad that you've finally made it to the Imperial War Musuem! Thought you wouldn't like it since you have resisted when I recomemded you to go prior to your trip as an induction.Nonetheless, good to hear that you'd appreciate it!
Also, we are glad that you had enjoyed your birthday. Have a great year ahead!
Jas - you are always in my heart no matter where you are girl!:)
Han - Congratulations again dude! YOu are right, life in London is a blast! In talks to see who can make Dec 7th - it's going to be tight as it's the final reporting week for the month
Amy - thanks for coming last saturday dear friend. Got lots of books to read now, my train ride to Gatwick won't be boring:)
WMC! I wanna hear you play the guitar when you come bac, k!!! :)
*MUUUUUUUAH!*
abba and i wasnt there? (turning green!) Happy belated birthday, Fiona. Hope we meet up soon.
Ms Red Dragonfly!!!! I like to hear u on the piano and me on the guitar when I get back!!!
Kak Teh - hope to catch up with u at Wena's do. I might be a bit late but hopefully they don't close the doors on me!
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