Home Sweet Home!

P and I are halfway through a two-week vacation on our Small Island and it has been wonderful so far.

Although I said I wouldn't shop, that has been virtually impossible. Our luggages are already full and we still have one week to go! My stepmum took us to a sale earlier in the week and we left S$500 poorer but half a suitcase fuller.

On top of that, we have been absolutely spoilt by my dad, but in particular, by my stepmum. P got two Puma jerseys and I got a gorgeous matching diamond earring and pendant set made out of round and baguette diamonds that go very well with my wedding ring. Now can you guys see why I like coming home? Ha ha.

We have spent most of our time having lunch and dinners with friends and family. I have not had such delicious food for over a year (since I left the Small Island in March 2008) nor laughed this loud and this hard.

The Small Island has changed so much over the last twelve months and the construction of new buildings marches relentlessly on. The condo next to my apartment is now 22 storeys high. A year ago, the foundations were just being put in.

Along with Yeller Fever, we have visited the new dam located at the marina area. Simply amazing.

Yesterday, P, YF and I went to listen to the Canadian Dad's band practising at his school. P and I will be back in Brrringland for their next performance so this was the next best thing. As they played their rock tunes, YF jived across the music room and the moment was magical. I felt such a surge of love for him, P with me in my favourite country, listening to wonderful music and my funny friend who has stood by me all these years doing a little dance. As he boogied past me, I took YF's hand and gave it a squeeze and a kiss.

I love this place and everything about it.

We also have a very busy schedule for the upcoming week and I look forward to more good times with great friends.