UH-OH, FOUR-OH!!

Yes, the big 4-0 is finally here! How do I feel? The same la.. One of my colleagues actually asked me if I was gonna get all emotional.. Eh??? It's just another day actually..

Ok, I did plan a little ritual of sorts at first to usher in my new year. Got home earlier on the eve of my birthday, planned to have a quiet evening.. chill, watch some TV, put on the aromatic oil burner, light some candles (I have some new candle holders!), have nice long, relaxing shower and have a restful night's sleep. Alas, that was not meant to be - an ex-colleague decided to pay a visit and we ended up chatting for quite a while... which is still a good thing la.

Got my first few gifts from Carol, Aunty Connie and the kids on the Saturday before. The scented stuff from the Luke, Jade & Nigel was really sweet.. ang pow from Aunty Connie - dosh is always good and awesome Popular Bookstore vouchers from Carol. Yay! Can go get more books!

Yes, I was at work on my birthday and it was a day full of meetings! My colleagues got the famous *Devi butter cake for Fred & I (Fred's birthday was earlier in the month on the 6th) and I got more book vouchers.. this time for Kinokuniya from my colleagues and Fred gave me this fantastic book entitled "101 Things You Need to Know.. and some you dont!. Yay! SO my kindda book!

* Devi is my colleague Nan's cousin who bakes these amazing cakes from home.

The yummy butter cake..

Me & Fred (seen here staring down the cake!).. card & Kinokuniya vouchers from my colleagus..

Cool book from Fred..

Card & Gift from our Ad Agency.. more vouchers! WAY cool!!

And, this one is from my colleagues Daniel & Ash.. The choc was great.. the coupon is better and I look forward to collect.. a durian buffet perhaps.. mmm.. I love durians!

Overall, it was a pleasant, productive, uneventful (in a good way - no drama!) With all the gifts, I have every reason to be happy.. I SO look forward to my shopping spree!

The face of happy 40..