January was a month of...

The start of 2012 has been eventful so far with plenty of hugs, kisses, hellos and goodbyes. A bit of friction in other factions, but nonetheless, memorable and meaningful. A two week break to start the new year is a good way to go.

In a nutshell, January has been a month of:

A short farewell...

A reunion with Papa Lim.

The first meeting of the newest addition to the family.

A reunion with old friends:

A reunion in Sydney with the girlfriend.

And also a reunion with the Simlim family.

January has also been a month of clear blue skies:

For a few days in January, we experienced country living:

Acacia House B&B at Milton.

Dressed for the country.

There has also been an attempt to make contact with animals:

Not forgetting wedding preparations:

Decorating the venue with lanterns, lights, and drapes.

The bridesmaid insect exterminators.

Choosing what sort of make-up to wear on the day.

 And of course, January is a month of celebration - Moo's big day:

Moobbit love <3

Pretending it's our own wedding. 

A beautiful rose from a very talented friend.

SO nervous during my speech. But at least I successfully made the bride cry.

January has been a month of food!: 

Gelato from Lygon Street.

Papa Lim's banana cake.

Papa Lim's mutton soup.

Papa Lim's chicken rice.

Yum cha at Chinatown. 

Scotch fillet steak.

Chicken with chorizo.

Her Krispy Kreme first experience.

Pho bo.

Papa Lim's ang gu kueh.

Dubbed as "Melbourne's best macarons".

Lunch at Sydney Fish Market.

A few excursions here and there:

Pizza with boccocini cheese and prosciutto.

Half Aussie + half supreme pizza.

Salmone penne.

Mushroom scotch fillet.

And then there were a few good byes at the airport too...followed by a reunion and then another good bye.

Coffee with Papa Lim before flying back to SG.

But what to do, life is full of ups and downs.