The sparks of life: December 2010

I love December because it is the month that is full of happening events and most importantly, it is my birthday month!

This year December has been a busy month for me but I enjoyed every moments. It started with our department's Secret Santa game. Everyday from 6th till 10th, I received a small gift from my secret santa not knowing who he/she is. I like the game that motivated me to go to work everyday for that period of time! I anticipated to receive surprise each day and I enjoyed being secret santa of others too!!!

Left top: A bottle of wine from my supervisor; middle left: A bottle of champagne from James; bottom left and the rest: from my secret Santa, Nikki!

We had potluck for holiday party too!

After the party, I started my 8 day vacation in Washington, D.C and New York City! I would say this is one of my favorite trips in USA. It was not the place that impressed me but the food and the company! For me, NYC is all about food!

It was also my first time to experience snowing and ice-skating in winter!

This is the best dessert I've ever tried in NY!!! It was heavenly yummy! I am happy that Vida got to eat the nice dessert on her birthday!

What's next? Point Reyes. That is the place that my "son" promised to bring me to for sunset and he made it. Though we didn't get to see the sunset in the end, I really felt thankful to him.

Lastly, christmas and my Bday!!! We had a small party at home and we had friends coming from Vacaville and Oceanside. I enjoyed every moments starting from decorating the house, preparing the food till end of the party!
We had fun in the gift exchange!
It was a surprise birthday. Thinking about it, now I realised why was everyone asking for nail clipper that night!!! Thank you buddies! I really had a great time on my day because of all of you!

This year I received two super-duper big cards. One from my best friend, Fang Jie from Brunei. Another one from my STRAT buddies. I think I'm the lucky one to have all these friends!!!! Love you all!