Hmm..to be more precise, surprising someone on their birthday?
Well, after painstakingly planning and coordinating with Sam and Olivia's mum (started planning during A levels), it was a success!! :D:D
Oh man! I really can't describe how I feel man...even Sam was grinning from ear to ear the whole time. And to think that we were worrying ourselves sick on the bus to her place!
Of course such immense satisfaction has to be backed by equally immense preparation: I spent a whole day preparing the macaroni bake cos I have not touched the recipe since Sec 2 when I did it for my Home Econs exam. It got better the second time when I did it yesterday, which was THE day.
The snowman cake was OK. Baked it at midnight after "Sweet November" service at HOF. Midnight baking reminds me of those secondary school days where the netballers would sleep over at my place and bake cookies and muffins throughout the night(Not kidding...we baked till 5 plus in the morning cos we had to do many batches for the camp the next day). Sam made mashed potato and Japanese Chicken.
Anyway, back to the topic, I really have to thank God that this was a success. People who know Olivia should be aware of how astute she is whenever anyone plans to surprise her during her birthday, even contacting her mum is a challenge by itself and the fact that we did it meant that half the battle was won...
Secondly, I'm quite glad that those who knew about the surprise had the wisdom to keep it to themselves ( sometimes it can really be a challenge ok!) :D
Before this picture became a reality, Sam and I were really a bundle of nerves, preparing the cake in Olivia's room while she was out "running an errand" for her mum. Our hands were literally shivering with anxiety and excitement. The 3 of us (including her mum) agreed that Olivia should be kept downstairs until we came down with the cake.
We rewarded ourselves by watching "Enchanted" (which was definitely nicer than "Beowulf") ...
Now that the stress is over, next on the agenda would be the Shanghai/Korea trip in exactly 12 hours' time (!!!) Feeling a lil' excited now that I'm done packing my stuff and all but then again, after hearing all the reports about professional pickpocketers and the syndicates from which they operate, I'm starting to feel as paranoid as my mum and aunt!
Nevertheless, it will certainly be another worthwhile experience...
...and while I prepare for the trip, the rest would be busying themselves over prom night[as proven by the late night msn conversations that are happening now as I post this]. Guys going for facials, manicures, being stuck in a dilemma about whether a blazer or a vest complements their dress shirt better, how to style their hair...heh heh...they know who I'm talking about...
Anyway, those whom I know going for Prom and reading this, have a great time and update me with pictures!
