Like I mentioned before, I wasn’t too enthusiastic in throwing a party this year. Nonetheless, it went on, branded as a Mid Autumn Party.

And because it was a Mid Autumn Party I thought the only cake I’m going to have would be Mooncakes.

My mum who moonlights as mooncake seller during this season gladly provided those.

Me: 月饼好不好吃？

All: 好吃

Me: 听不到！月饼好不好吃？

All: 好吃！！！

真像签唱会。。。哈哈

Eventually, I ended with three cakes.

I mentioned to V2 a long long time ago that I wanted this Chocolate Star from Coffee Bean and Tea Leaves. But because I had a Giant Mahjong Cake last year, and I was out of town the previous two years, I only had it this year. Thanks for remembering!

When Jan heard that I didn’t get a cake, she had some plans of her own and came up with a cake she baked herself! Jan’s Chocolate Star! Woohoo!

The third cake came from How Han. Yummy Pandan cake that foreigners love, but we all take for granted.

And besides the three cakes, there’s a 4th one!

Jackson Kek !

Cruz, being Cruz, tends to kao beh a little here and there. The food! The food! It sucks!

Good day,

Reference to the catered dinner last evening, I wish to inform you that the quality of food was not up to the expectations of my guests.

The deep fried items had a distinctly hard texture; and the rice and noodles actually gave off a close to pungent smell after two hours, possibly indicating the (un)freshness of the dishes.

As your staff placed the tables directly against the wall, the tables were infested with ants even before the food was served, and subsequently resulting in ant-infested food as well.

As F&B is a crucial element of any gathering, I must say I was extremely disappointed about the standard of food served, especially when the cost was at $15 per head.

I look forward to a justification about the below average presentation last evening, and would like to seek a refund of at least 20% of the amount paid. Please note that I would decline any vouchers or payment in kind as my friends and I am are not likely to patronise [name of catering firm] in the near future.

Regards.

My guests made do with the poor food and engrossed themselves with Mahjong, Heart Attack, lantern parades, idle gossips, etc. Thanks for coming everyone! Btw, the dress code seemed to be black hor. Alamak, I wear black to look slimmer, you all wear black for wad?

And thanks for the presents… People apparently don’t understand English… I said no presents right?

And thanks to everyone who conveyed your wishes via emails and blog comments. Thanks.

Happy Birthday to me. I WILL try to be happy. =D

Meantime, I will be a copycat.

*****

Connie 2358 hrs

Hi Pooh Teng, Happy Birthday and enjoy ur mahjong session!

Ah Qiang 2358 hrs

(Phone call from Australia)

Emily 0000 hrs

Happy Birthday sweety… n all your wishes come true ya

V2 0000 hrs

Happy 26th Birthday! May u stay hyper every yr n a smooth career

Angie 0006 hrs

Hey man! Happy birthday! Hv an absolutely great time! Juz have fun!

Huihui 0012 hrs

Hihi… Happy birthday to you yeah! 中秋节快乐too!

Weiting 0014 hrs

Happy Birthday!

Andy 0014 hrs

志勇，祝你生日快乐！身体健康！永远开心！也祝中秋节快乐！

Serene 0015 hrs

Happy Birthday! May you have a great year ahead. Do well in your career and be happy always! Cheers!

Shaoying 0016 hrs

Happy Birthday!

Auntie Huihui 0101 hrs

Happy birthday my dear nephew! Birthdays come and go every year. It can only be happy if you’re really feeling that way. So, cheer up, buddy!

Dasmond 0108 hrs

Happy Birthday! At least pass ur driving test this year ok? Then strike lottery and buy a zao cia la. All the best 4 the year ahead.

Leo 0121 hrs

Happy 26th Birthday! Hope you enjoy your moon cake party ok?! Hehe but I think you’re probably drunk by now. LOL

SK 0144 hrs

Happy birthday ex project mate! Thanks for the invitation. Nice to meet up, do enjoy urself today!

Jack 0152 hrs

Thanks for the fun.. Enjoy the day ya!

Darren (whose birthday is also 18/9) 0218 hrs

Eh happy birthday man!

Huiyi 0410 hrs

Yo.. Tks for the party.. Hope you had a good time.. U ok I hope? Haha. Once a year lah hor.. have fun and happy birthday!

Kunhua 0836 hrs

Happy MAF and a very happy birthday! Enjoy!

Liyi 0927 hrs

Yo! Happy birthday!

Shanon 1052 hrs

Happy Birthday! 祝你永远开心。身体健康。MC少少. Hee

Xinhui 1219 hrs

Happy birthday!! Hope you have a great celebration ar!

Wai See 1228 hrs

Today is your birthday, I remember correctly liao. Wish you happy everyday lah.

Mary 1312 hrs

Happy Birthday!

Kevin 1331 hrs

So.. Today is 18th. And it’s your birthday proper. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wish you lots of money to enjoy life. Haha.

Edmund 1400 hrs

Hi cruz, my all time favourite DJ… Happy Birthday!

Xiaolin 1515 hrs

Yo yo!! Happy bday 2 u, Happy bday 2 u, Happy bday 2 zhiyong, Happy bday 2 u…. :>

Xiumei 1519 hrs

Hey dude, Happy birthday!! Though age is catching up with us, let’s all remain young at heart. All the best for everything in your next year!

Nanjun 1536 hrs

Yo! Happy Birthday!

Adelene 1613 hrs

Wish U have an enjoyable Happy Birthday. May your wishes of owning a real car come soon. And success in winning the DJ Award again.

Alvin 1521 hrs

Tks 4 inviting us 2 ur bdae yesterday. Happy Birthday!

Merisa 1616 hrs

Yo! Bday boy! Hope you din hangover again. Haha! Enjoy ur day with ms change r. Happy bday! May you wish wat get wat!

Wenxian 1726 hrs

Happy birthday zhiyong. Be Happy Always!

Ah Bien 1751 hrs

Happy birthday cruz!

Jan 1756 hrs

生日快乐！

Shermain 1805 hrs

Happy birthday to you zhiyong di di. Njoy ur day!

Issac 1809 hrs

Happy Birthday bro!

Chris 1834 hrs

Happy happy birthday. May all your wishes come true and hope you get your license and the mazda this year!

Sew Ping 1844 hrs

Happy Birthday!

Cynthia 1900 hrs

Happy birthday to u, Happy birthday to u, Happy birthday to Cruz, Happy birthday to u! May all wishes come true and a fruitful year 4 u! Enjoy ur cake and mooncakes!

Fre 1928 hrs

Eh bro tried calling you but never pick up. Anyway got you a present already. Called to wished you happy birthday. All the best in your career.

Veron 1935 hrs

Happy Birthday! Wishing u all the best in work, romance n gambling (if you still play mahjong). Of course, 考到驾照。 Last but not least, 过个愉快的中秋节夜！

Yishan 2037 hrs

Hiyo Cruz, enjoying yourself now? Happy birthday! Happy zhong qiu qie! ;-D cheers and pop some champagne!

Shihui 2038 hrs

Hihi Cruz, Happy Birthday! 又老了一岁咯！=) may all ur bdae wishes come true n hv a smooth year ahead!

Shujun 2357 hrs

Hi! Happy birthday! Hope I’m still in time

Tut (who gave me 2 condoms in an angpow) 2359 hrs

Ur bd has officially ended! But hope ur career, lovelife, whatever will only be better ok. But I’ll still win u in msn sol! Ha. Last bd greeting 4 d yr! Use my angpow real soon! 做好准备是你唯一的防备

*****

P/s: Check out Arthover’s commentary too…