Amelia's Nest

Two weeks ago me and hubby went out for weekend vacation in Bintan, Indonesia. We stayed at Bintan Lagoon for two-days-one-night accommodation. I so loved our stay in Bintan. Bintan Lagoon is a five-star resort. The hotel-staff are so accommodating and friendly. They have a lot of nice & clean facilities.

Bintan is one of the largest island in Riau province in Indonesia. It's a 45-minute ferry travel from Tanah Merah ferry terminal. The place is like an extended Singapore for you can use Singapore dollar to transact and pay your bill. Just after settling down and consuming our sumptuous lunch we immediately ask the receptionist where we can get a vehicle to bring us at Pasar Oleh-Oleh. Pasar Oleh-Oleh is a place where you can buy native products, eat local food and have a nice massage. Of course we didn't let it pass, we had a one-hour Balinese massage. It was so so relaxing that gives value to your money. After which we checked on some local products. We intend to buy a painting and luckily we were able to find one.


The massage place sends us back to the hotel for free. So if you plan to go here, you must ask first if they can send you back to your hotel for free. There are some who didn't. So better ask.

The following day, we went for a bike. This is one of the activities that we both enjoy doing. We had fun with the bikes. We plan to go for an elephant show but we don't have enough time. There will be next time for sure. After our heavy breakfast we go for a swim. Then come twelve noon we are hoping to catch Pacquiao-Cotto match. And surprisingly a local channel covers the fight. And so we were able to watched the fight. We stayed at the Veranda bar and have a nice cup of cappuccino before heading to the ferry terminal.

We absolutely love our short-trip-weekend-getaway at Bintan, Indonesia. Next time, it's going to be a family trip.

Night of October 31, 2009, hubby arrived home. And I am so excited. It's been a month since husband arrived from his almost three-months business trip in New York. The day before he arrived I planned something for him. Something for the two of us. I honestly missed him that's why I came up with this idea. I booked a room in a hotel. Then arranged the place according to my preference.

I started on putting the rose petals in the bed and formed a heart-shaped and scattered the rose petals all over. Then I placed the food, some sushi, finger food and two slices of cake. Lastly I set the table for the drinks, put the the Chardonnay with two wine-glasses, a bear and placed the pastry delicacies on the same space.


Hubby was mesmerized and surprised with what I prepared for him. A welcome drinks as well as finger food to feast on. What a nice way to welcome someone whom you love dearly.

Finally the long awaited vacation is here. We already got the package in the travel agency. For our two-days-one-night vacation in Bintan, Indonesia for me and hubby. And it will be tomorrow. It's another sweet escape. Can you feel how excited I am?

Long awaited, yes because we have been planning a vacation just for the two of us since June. For those who's following my blog already knew about the Angkor Wat vacation plan. But if you want you can still read here.

It feels so good to at least spend time with your partner, just the two of you. Reconnect and spend much time with each other, quality time. I think couples should do this at least once a year. Do you agree?

Last Saturday, my family attend the Family Day organized by the company where my husband is currently working. It was our first time to attend since last year for some reasons we didn't attend the event. But anyway, this year the weather was all so fine and we prepare the kids for the activity. We arrived at the venue pass 3pm. There are a lot of activities. Games, shows, raffle and of course food and drinks. All sort of drinks from water, soda's, juice, name it they have it. The kids enjoy much of the event. My son even tried the boat ride for some reason he was the one who said to us, "I want to try that one" and so we let him try. He did enjoy and never wants to stop.


Aside from all fun stuff for the employee and family members. The company also had this charity auction. Where in the display pictures, paintings and sketches were up for bid. And the proceeds will be given to the selected charity institution. We participated on the second set of auction. This was our first time to participate in an auction and it was fun.


I bid for the oil-in-canvass painting. I bid for this because I like the colour and the way artist portray the normal scenario in a typical coffee shop here in Singapore. I didn't let this chance pass. Luckily I have my husband's support on this. And so I was able to have the painting. And not just that we were also able to donate in the charity by simply bidding. What a nice deal.

Last week husband arrived home with loads of surprises not just for me and also for the kids. A lot of toys, shirts, chocolates, socks and all. For our son, he gave a very nice toys, a McQueen scooter with helmet and knee pads. He also got a Mcqueen laptop and shoes. And also a lot of shirts from Gap, NBA store, M & M's and Nautica. For our daughter, he gave Pooh & friends tab toy, Little Einstein laptop, Disney Princess shoes and also a lot of shirts from Gap, M & M's and Nautica. Now I truly believe the joy of parents are for their kids now. Seeing them growing and enjoying their childhood is the best feeling you can ever have.


As for me, hubby mentioned to me that he bought me shirts from Hard Rock New York and M & M's store. He also mentioned that he bought me a pack of Body Works lotion, hand cream, shower gel, cologne and also lots of M & M's candies. Which I am so thankful for. But never did I know that he bought another one. In which I was so surprised when he handed me the gift. It's my favorite and is also looking forward to buy myself one of that. But apparently husband give me what I really wanted. He gave another hand bag. A Coach bag! Yes, a mahogany Coach bag. So surprised and thankful for it. Finally I have one. Thank you for all of those!


Thanks to my ever dearest sweet husband for all the surprises. Me and kids love it so much. What an advance Christmas gifts! We love you!

For the past five days it's been raining here. I like it since it cools of the area but in contrary I don't like it because it will be hard for us to go out and I hate it when my feet gets wet. Actually I made a post similar to this, you can view it here.

But what it differs is the Christmas mode it sets. And also thanks to the Christmas decorations along Orchard Road. I can feel Christmas now in November. Unlike last year whereby I can't feel the spirit of Christmas. And thank God we will have our Christmas vacation back home. Yahoo! And I'm so looking forward for it. Can't wait.

Oops, have you the new Christmas coffee for 2009 from Starbucks? But what should I get? Peppermint, Toffee Nut or Dark Cherry? I better go check one. Got to go.

November 15, 2006 exactly six (6) years when my then boyfriend now husband gave this poem to me. So lovely and sweet! And thought of posting it here and share to all of you.