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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR 2026

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HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!   I had a simple yet harmonious reunion dinner on the eve of CNY at the Hey Kee Restaurant , which is located at the old Singapore Badminton Hall with Mum V, Baby Hubby, Bro Kenneth and his wifey.   We kicked things off with the Abalone Yusheng , a familiar ritual done well. The Prosperity Pen Cai was the natural centrepiece. Layered with premium ingredients, each scoop captured the essence of the Chinese New Year atmosphere. The Steamed Turbot with Superior Soy Sauce - the simplest preparations are the most satisfying.   I loved the Lotus Leaf Rice with Eight Treasures very much. It was fragrant and comforting!  Lunar New Year is celebrated widely by the Chinese all over the world, as it marks a fresh annual start! To usher in this Year of the Horse, we picked up two potted plants for good luck! During the covid19 restrictions, we had to cut down on house visiting. While it has been a few years since then, my parents still maintain this ha...

[Birthday trip] Day 05/06: City Walk - AnFu/WuKang Road + The Gentle Monster café - NUDAKE + Yu Garden

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We woke up early for breakfast, as our plan was to beat the crowds at Anfu/Wukang Road. Anfu Road is one of the trendiest & coolest places to visit in Shanghai. It is lined on both sides of the street by century-old parasol trees, and the area has become a must-go for hipsters and tourists, and is a delightful hidden gem that perfectly blends with the city's rich history We took Didi to Harmay at Anfu Road neighborhood in order for me to get some beauty product purchases. Before that, we visited the cutest café in Shanghai - 13De Marzo . We were there about 15mins before the café opened for business but the café was already packed with people, waiting patiently for the staff to get ready.  I went up to the upper level to take some photos and videos at the premises before the crowds came rolling in.  13De Marzo offers cute and trendy wear featuring adorable teddies Once the business started, we swiftly got into the order website and placed our order. YES! We were 2nd in ...