Another reunion

Since I discovered Facebook in early Dec, I wanted to find out whether I can hooked up with many of my secondary school mates. The power of cyberworld is truly amazing. In fact, I was able to trace friends and also allow some whom I lost touch with more 27 years ago to trace me back!!! Anyway, throughout my 32 days of medical leave, I spent a great deal of time tracing many school mates from a spin off that SP, MC and AL spearheaded - a reunion for class 82. I was juggling between resting, cookie doughs, sifting out between junks and treasure and finding storage for them, calling, emailing and tracking down the class of 82. The joy of hearing their voices on the phone. For some, even reminded me of my "naughty" days (mmm I always thought that I am a good girl) hahaha. AL once said to me that I looked the same. Still small, still have short hair. KK said I still have that loud and "fierce" voice. hahahaha... Boy their memory is awesome. I was really looking forward to this day and this sentiment was shared with by many when I contacted them. The IJ spirit in all of us never changed. We are still close knitted. Somehow, we know each other from one class to the other, there isn't any boundary to begin with. Come to think about it, our class size is not that big and there isn't many classes in each level. In my year, there are only 5 classes. Now my son's level has 7 classes! and I thought we are falling in birth rates, LoLz. After co-ordinating the menu for the potluck, I was starting to toy with the idea of having a fondant covered cake to reflect the IJ spirit. After chatting with R, I got more encouragement to do it. Actually, for a personal goal this year, I was hoping to do more whole cakes. Afterall, I need to "practise" on what I have learnt right? Then again, I was also worried that I couldn't make it on time as CL also ordered a batch of cuppies for her friend's hen night. Thankfully, I was able to finish both on time. As for the fear of baking a whole cake, I guess I really got to start from somewhere to begin with. So here I am .... working hard for the last two days to achieve this. I am pleased to know that it was a hit at the reunion and they all love the cake. Now, looking forward to our next celebration. GL was suggesting a 30th anniversary. I think the idea is awesome.

All went so smoothly except ...

Today is my little princess 5th birthday. She wanted a fairy theme for her birthday. I got her a pair of wings and a headdress. She is happily "flying"  around in the garden.

As I didn't want to give candies as goodie bags, a friend M suggested that I give my cuppies instead. Begining of the week, mommy got herself really busy crafting out "fairies". It actually took me two days to produce 18 "fairies" and 8 racing cars. (as there are 14 girls and 8 boys in her class) Prior to that, I started to browse through the net for inspiration. While moulding the fairies, it suddenly strike me how exactly fairies look like. Got my son to find books on fairies and guess what, none looks like mine. :( The racing car was inspired by a book that C loan me.


Nevertheless, my kid is happy with the outcome and guess what, mommy too. I didn't expect myself to pull through this one. I got very positive responses from the teachers and those mommies who happened to see my pet project. Really been very motivating for me.

I saw e's joie's give away cookies and thought it will be a good excuse for me to put my new set of minnie and mickey cookie cutters to good use. Afterall, I have acquired this last year (I think) and never really got a chance to using it. I baked these in the middle of the night before the party and believe me, surviving on 4 hours of sleep the night before trying to fix my blog, it was really stressful as I dropped quite a few onto the floor while transferring them after freshly baked from the oven.

This recipe is keeper as the smell from the oven during baking is simply divine! But I feel it is a little too sweet for my taste bud. Will reduce the sugar the next round.

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 Next I got my daughter involved in her own birthday "cake". I wanted her to be part of the giving process so she helped me with this one. Happy Birthday my dear baby. On a side note, my day didn't end just there. After the school celebration, I rushed down to my son's school and went out shopping with him as it will be his birthday this weekend. A reward for his birthday as well as his term test. Also to pick up a present for my daughter. Went back to the kindergarten for my girl and again rushed down to the Immigration as I need to update her photograph in her passport. Sent my son up to queue for a queue number. Took me a good 1/2 hour under the hot sun, waiting for a parking lot (you won't believe how crowded the carpark was). After I heard from M about her waiting for a good three hours for the process. I diligently put up my two hours coupon. Went up and found my son out of the queue. They cannot accept my son as a representative. Luckily I don't have to queue again, if not, I will sure blow my top. Anyway, the officer told me that the day has been jam packed and they won't be accepting any more application. That is to say, I can't pick up the updated passport. I have to make another trip down again!!!!!!!! Next was off to the airport to pick up my hubby (yipee, my Krispy Kreme is coming home) and have a birthday celebration and yet another shopping trip for my kids. This time round, it is daddy's treat. *sorry dear, I do misses you badly too. Nevertheless, my day went by as planned and I am happy that my check list been cleared for the day except for that passport. arrrggghhhhh!