Much to my surprise while queuing for a table, the supervisor and store manager will remember me by name! Did I really leave such an impression with them on my previous “unpleasant turned pleasant” visit? It must have been more than a month ago! As it was quite crowded, the supervisor could only offer me counter seats although I requested for a table. So we went ahead to sit at the counter seats. Not too long later, a table was cleared and we were offered to be seated there. That was a nice gesture by the supervisor that was very much appreciated by us!

I told Derrick not to worry about what he wants to eat. I just told him to enjoy whatever he wants. :) So at the end for our very-full dinner when I pop the question, “So how much you want to pay?” His facial expression changed to being so shocked. “Haha! I was just joking!” I told him. But he really does enjoy Japanese food. At least he could share to eat salmon sashimi with me because Louis does not like it.

Louis ate two servings of fried tofu while Derrick and I shared 3 plates of salmon sashimi! So just the 3 red plates cost us $20! Our total bill was just over $80. But a part of the cost of the dinner, I truly enjoyed myself having both my closer friends to share a dinner with me. :) Here is Derrick and me!

Looking forward to get a renewal of my Sakae Card now as it will expire end of September. :)

Earlier in the afternoon, I went to buy the food with Louis, Chee Hoong and Brittany. My mom had already bought some food for us. But I felt it was not enough. So after checking with Louis and Chee Hoong, we decided we needed more. Special thanks to them 3 for following me to buy the food and much of the preparation work. Friends started to arrive later that evening. Got a chance to meet up with my good friend who came despite not knowing many of my other friends. Thanks to my god-sister Amanda for bringing her sister Matilda and cousin Serea over too. And of course thanks to other friends like Edward, Russell and Derrick who joined us too. I believed I mentioned everyone who came!

I did feel quite bad for Chee Hoong because it seemed more like celebrating my birthday rather than co-hosting it with him. He received one present from the group while I received about 4, from individual friends. Nevertheless he mentioned he will be having his own buffet party too on another day. Of course he needs to have another party because this year he will hit the milestone for 21st birthday! Surely he needs a better celebration!

A: Kobe Bryant shirt from Group
B: Tweety Bird from Jiayun
C: Chocolates from Matilda & Serea
D: Photo frame from Derrick’s Mom

And more photos…

Once again, thanks for all who took time off to come and enjoy the celebrations for me!

There goes Friday! :) “Happy Birthday Derrick!“