Lunar New Year Day 10

Skip, skip skip, moving on to Day 10 of CNY. A very eventful one in fact. 

The day started with a brunch at this organisation which my Elder Uncle is currently chair-ing. 

OOTD. 

      

A 7 course dinner-style brunch.
#foodisjustfoodanytime 

The Uncle giving his first speech as the chairman. 

Ok, after the event we had to 'gallop' right to my cousin's house warming.  

Love love the design of her house, especially the wallpaper! Too prettay~ 

I thought I'll be too full to eat but we had another plate of food. :/

#fatgirlinaskinnybody 

Second lo hei of the day. Not complaining because I can really eat lo hei all day, any day! Hahaha! But people, please be more gentle with when you're lo hei-ing ok? :/ 

More photo spamming before I headed to my next location. 

That's filled with food, again.

Had potluck with GAMBITS.

Bought along my fav pumpkin salad (recipe can be found here).

and a strawberry tofu cheesecake!!! Yes, I'll be sharing the recipe very soon! :) 

Glad to receive positive reviews from all of them. Yay! 

My 3rd lo hei in a day. 

So I'm bound to HUAT for the entire year right? hahaha! 

Yum x 1000000000

<3 

I'm surprised that my stomach didn't burst after an entire day of eating non-stop. Lol! 

CNY 2015 I'm looking forward to you!!! heh. Till then~

Love, 

Lirong.

Review: Ambush @ Bishan Junction 8

A random dinner date with the girls because my brain somehow registered that I was supposed to meet them. Anyhow everyone was available that night. Awesome. 

Ambush for dinner. It is a fast casual dining restaurant where diners can go for a taste of the European cuisine.

Our pet. She's not a cheetah, she's a pink Merlion. 

Alright, jokes aside. Point to note, please place a reservation before heading down. The queue was insanely long! At Junction 8? Ok, I'm surprised. Thank god I've decided to call for a table beforehand. 

We ordered two appetizers to share. First, German mini sausages platter, $8.80.

 It has two different types of sausages here, chicken garlic and chicken cheese. Personally I couldn't taste any hint of cheese from the chicken cheese sausages, so I prefer the chicken garlic one. 

Second appetizer, French Escargots, $8.50. 

It's the first time I see escargots (snails) being served off their shells. I would think that serving from the shell is more aesthetically appealing? Anyhow, we agreed that their escargots were yummy. 

Norwegian Salmon Fillet Pasta., $13.20.

I love this pasta a lot! Personally, I love tomato-based pasta than the creamy-based one. What makes this pasta special is the addition of Thai basil sauce and that really works well to the palate. 

Vongole & Norwegian Shrimps Pasta, $12.80.

This pasta was cooked with white wine sauce, interesting ya? However, the taste was nothing by bland. I heard from other Instagrammers that they did not enjoy this pasta as well. :/ 

Marinara Paella, $13.80.

The only rice entry we had and it was good! The rice was full of flavours and has a little hint of sourness from the tomatoes which helps to bring up the appetite. 

Mixed Seafood Pasta, $12.80.

Basically, this is the pasta version of the marinanra paella. Try this if you're not a fan of rice. :)

Nobody gets to eat until Lirong is done with photographing.  

Oops, appetizers were almost gone. :P 

Ok, eat time! :D

I think other than the Vongole & Norwegian Shrimps Pasta, we pretty much enjoyed our dinner. :) Service was not bad as our food came pretty promptly. However, it was hard to get the attention of the waiters/waitresses. Well, can't blame them as they were really busy serving the full house of diners. 

My OOTD. 

Super in love with Aztec prints and long skirts recently. Hee.. 

Ambush

Junction 8 Shopping Centre, #02-19

Contact: 6353 3960

Opens daily, 11:00 - 22:00

Love,

Lirong

Graduated

So I've officially graduated from NUS! :') 

2009, I was here for my inauguration. Today, 2013, at the same place, I'm graduating. :') 

Honestly, I was not even a bit excited for my commencement. In fact I kept forgetting that my commencing date was 15th July. -.- 

I guess I fear the day to come. :/

1. I'm not ready to leave school. Yes, a part of me wants to be a student forever. 

2. I've witnessed how messy and tiring commencements are. 

3. My mum may not be able to make it on that day. T.T

You have no idea how happy I was when my mum was able to make it for my commencement at the eleventh hour. :') Thank you mummy for everything and so sorry for my childish behaviour for the last few weeks. <3 

 

I'm truly the happiest girl on Earth to have both my pillars with me. T^T 

Thank you daddy and mummy for always trusting me and supporting every decisions that I've made. For believing in me, for giving me the best of everything, for pampering like a queen, for tolerating my nonsense, for being the best parents I can ever ask for. :') 

Of course I can't forget my awesome (sometimes) brother. Thank you for always being there quietly for Jie whenever Jie is in need. You're truly Jie's superhero in disguise! For that Jie will continue to listen to your rants on army and be your personal chauffeur. :P

My #1 fan. :3 

#thankgodmybrodoesntreadmyblog 

I can't imagine how my FYP would be like without this group of awesome ones. Thank you for making lab so much tolerable. I wouldn't miss cell culturing or western blotting in any ways, but I'll definitely miss those times when we gossiped, laughed, sang, danced, and being crazy in the lab together. Thank you Li Feng for the immense guidance, I cannot ask for an even better mentor than you. To the girls, I deeply love each and everyone of you. <3 

Didn't manage to take photos with many of my BMS mates. I shall just like Shu Qing, Melvyn and Gene represent. :P It was a great pleasure to work with each and every of you. You guys are always so fun to be around with! The last 2 years in NUS were the best not only because I could read the modules that I'm interested in but also I get to meet people with the same passion. I always feel that I've learnt so much after just a short discussion with you guys. 

For sure one of the best memories in NUS is definitely from Science Club. I was able to meet so many awesome people in Science! I see so many beautiful souls, so many inspiration individuals. The scene of Rag & Flag 2010 will forever be playing in my head. :')  

Despite killing my CAP for the first few semesters, I have no regret joining the big family, be it Flag Comm, Sport Comm and FOPs. <3 

Leaving the best to the last, Gambits. Every single day I'm thankful that I have gotten the chance to attend SOW'09. What is NUS without them?! I still constantly look back to our orientation photos and can never fail to be amazed by how our friendship has grown. 

Thank you girls for everything. Couldn't be more happy to have you girls with me for my commencement. <3 Cheers to many more years of friendship! 

ps: Hidaya is being very 'pet' in this photo (standing behind the 'masters')! Hahaha! 

I have to say I definitely have the most fulfilling 4 years in NUS. The journey has ended but the memories always stay. ♥

Love, 

Lirong.