GIVEAWAY: 1 PAIR OF ACTUAL DAY NDP TICKETS!

I understand how difficult NDP tickets balloting can be, and the frustration that is felt every year when we didn't hear back from the successful balloting results.

Honestly, I did not pin much hope in having the opportunity to see the parade this year (even though I so BADLY wanted to see it)

But... But....

As part of being one of this year's funpack designers, the NDP Committee has kindly given me NDP tickets to the actual show! 

(Thank You!)

My two NDP bag designs! Did you manage to get either of them?!

I know how many people have wanted tickets but yet couldn't get hold of one...So here's a real treat for you.

 I AM GOING TO GIVE AWAY 1 PAIR OF ACTUAL DAY NDP TICKETS TO MY LUCKY READER!
(See... Being my reader has its perks!!)

Pardon the low quality of my pictures because my camera (that I use for blogging purposes) is spoilt!!! Urgh. Time for a new camera soon.

I have requests asking me to sell my tickets, but NO- I am NEVER supportive of selling them.

Even if you were to quote me a thousand or million dollars for them, I am NOT going to sell them to you. So don't even ask.

I feel that they deserve to be in the hands of someone who appreciates the celebration of Singapore's big day as much as I do!

My giveaways are always simple; and all you have to do is to:

1) Tell me WHY you deserve the NDP tickets (No limitation of words..)

2) Share my blog post on your Facebook page (Please set your privacy setting for the shared post to PUBLIC so I will be able to see it)

3) Furnish me with your details (Name, Contact Number and Facebook Profile URL)

Send them to:

catherinejaevans@hotmail.com

The lucky winner will be notified on 5th August 2015 and I'll contact you for the collection of the NDP tickets!

I'll be looking forward to seeing your entries!!! :)

I would love my reader to enjoy the SG50 NDP Celebration with me!

P/S: Anyway, I will be doing quite a number of Giveaways, so do stay tuned to my blog! Hint: I'll be blogging about my recent Hong Kong trip and there will be giveaways.... I'm sure you will not want to miss it for the world! HAHA.

[Media Preview] Santacon 2013! Let's Party!

Was invited to Singapore's first ever SantaCon 2013 - Media Preview!

(Thank you to Access Communications for the media invitation!)

Do read on to find out more about the actual event that is happening on 20th and 21st December 2013 - and I am personally sharing the joy by giving away 2 pairs of tickets to YOU! :)

As we reached *quite* early, I took the opportunity to camwhore by the river as the scenery was looking fabulous!

Me and the sleepy-eyed momo:

When it was nearing 7pm, we proceeded to the media registration booth!

I got to know that one of my blogger friends, Q (a.k.a Rynaque) was working there as well; and it was so nice seeing her again after a long while. Thank you so much for the hospitality, Q! :)

(It's a pity that I forgot to take a photo with her! Urgh)

I sprung into a photo-taking mood upon arrival:

Momo and I:

We were served some delicious snacks and cocktail:

(Wow, this is such an artistic angle of my cocktail. LOL!)

And some chips:

We met some really friendly people at the event and chatted - I find it interesting how all of us were given a Santa hat each in the spirit of the event! It's like an early celebration of X'mas, and I can feel it already! *excited*

This cute momo of mine went to ask around for a Santa suit - and he was so enthusiastic in becoming Santa =_=

Another friendly Santa Claus offered to help us take a pic - so here we are:

And beneath the crowd stood someone familiar:

Somehow I am starting to think that he looks convincing as a Santa Claus... LOL

Oh hi - Don't you wish your Santa was HOT like me? Don't cha~ Don't cha~

And it's a party!

Fascinating sight to witness so many people in Santa suits, isn't it?

And to think this is only a preview! The actual event is gonna' be a blast.

Imagine a sea of Santa Clauses strutting down the streets... You ain't seen nothing yet!

On 20th and 21st December 2013, Boat Quay will be transformed into a joyful Santa's headquaters as thousands of Santas and Santarinas will take over the riverfront.

So what exactly is SantaCon?

(In short, it's actually something like... a Santa Conference!)

It is an international festive phenomenon where revelers in cities around the world gather and dress in Santa costumes to embark on a jolly excursion with singing and dancing performances.

(Do log on to www.santacon.sg to find out more!)

So are you ready to party and join in the Santa fun during this upcoming Christmas season?

Bring your loved ones, relatives and friends to join you and I'm sure it will be one of the most memorable Christmas you'll ever spent!

Tickets to the event cost $10 for Saturday and $20 for both days!

(You may book your tickets online via www.santacon.sg/tickets)

On top of that, ticket holders are entitled to participate in all the activities with fantastic prizes up for grabs. FIRST 3000 attendees will also receive a bag of goodies worth $100 of vouchers and products!

Isn't it awesome to have fun and yet being entitled to so many benefits? 

AND there are even more benefits exclusively FOR YOU; yes- the one reading my blog right now.

I'm giving away 2 PAIRS of Saturday tickets on 20th December 2013 (Yes, goodie bag redemption included)- and 

all you have to do is to share this post on your Facebook page and HASHTAG #SGCOMPLAINQUEEN .

Do send me an e-mail at catherinejaevans@hotmail.com with your name and contact details after doing so; and I'll get in touch with you should you be picked as my winner :)

I will pick 2 winners on a random basis by Thursday, 19th December 2013, and will make arrangements to meet you on the actual day to pass you the tickets. :)

It's time to party!!

Nixeux's 21'st Birthday!

Okay, I admit.. I am feeling lazy these days and have been under the spell of procrastination. 

But... But.. that doesn't stop me from blogging!

*self-declaring myself as a dedicated blogger* LOL.

There are a few entries coming up:

-A 2012 conclusion entry (which I am gonna' sum up my 2012 in a nutshell)
- Datsumo Labo Photoshoot!
- 2 advertorials
-Random entries

As promised, I am going to update a *overdue* entry that was dated a week back when I attended Nixeux's 21st Birthday Party.
Hahaha, I won't be surprised if you are wondering how to pronounce the name "Nixeux". Truth is, there is NO such name. It is just a nickname for her that got stuck in my head as she used to name herself as that during the old Facebook days.
It's her actual name "Xue Xin" in backwards form. LOL

I shall let the photos do most of the talking (I have no idea why I feel that I look kinda' fat in photos. Is it because I have been eating too much, or is it just my imagination??!)

Met up with my dearies and we reached the venue around 6 plus - Her boyfriend's apartment. (Yesss, he is damn rich!)
I felt so rich just by stepping foot into it.



Us at the party!
(Miao, Wen, Dessie and myself)

The delicious buffet that awaited us:
(Sorry, I don't mean to make anyone hungry. LOL)

Even though the party was supposed to begin at 6.30pm, but most of the invited guests had already reached at least an hour earlier! OMG. We felt like we were very late! Haha..

"Hey, help me to take a photo of myself standing below this banner just so I can pretend it's my Birthday today!" I told Pei Wen.

And she was giving me this =_= face. Hahaha.

Seriously, we camwhored ALOT while trying to pass our time. I think we took uncountable shots!
And this is one of the few shots that I like - us trying to portray our *ahem* innocence. LOL.
(Sorry, Des, that your face got cut off in this shot. I'm too short!!)

And a photo with our beloved Birthday Girl
(Isn't she a beauty?!)
Well.. Too bad - No chance for you as she is already happily attached. Hahaha.

We actually retook the shot because there was someone walking behind in the initial shot. =_=.
Grrr..

Ya da, Ya da. Camwhored again. Lol.

The dessert - Honeydew with coconut milk?
It tasted nice!

Soon, it was lights off and the birthday cake was brought out for our birthday girl!
This is actually a failed shot due to my camera settings. I still posted it nonetheless as I think the fire looks funny! Hahaha.

The birthday cake~~ (It was actually a YUMMYLICIOUS Ice-cream cake!!!)
It was damn shiok, I tell you.

"Hey, look at me. I'm gonna take a shot of you", I shouted over to Nixeux.

And here's another beautiful shot:

Ready to cut the cake~~

The cake that tasted really refreshing. In fact, I felt as though I was biting on purely ice-cream!
I believe this cake didn't come cheap!!

Polaroid!!
(The camera guy accidentally cut off Dessie in the shot :( )

A close-up:
(Now that makes me feel like getting myself a polaroid camera, too. Haha, but too bad I think it's quite an expensive hobby though!)

I spotted a full -length mirror and we started camwhoring as well.

Everyone took polaroids with the birthday girl! ^^

 Random shot of the other guests watching TV. Lol.

I aimed my camera at my 3 dearies and they posed.

Let's celebrate!!!
(Okay, this photo is for posing purposes only. Hahaha)

It was indeed a happening party and I would like to thank Nixeux for having us over at the party! =D
We sure had fun and it was a memorable 21st. The only pity was that we didn't get to camwhore with the birthday girl much as we didn't want to interrupt her conversations with the other guests.


But.. But.. There will always be a next time! *winks*

Happy 21st, my dear!! =D

This blog post is dedicated to you! Haha.

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It was a lucky day for me as well as I got this from CITIGEMS!
(It was actually a lucky dip and I got myself a pendant from them - One of their top prizes. Hee)

The stainless steel flower design~

And this is a gift from Dessie (She is such a sweetie!) She told me it was a "Part II" of the gift she had intended to give me on my birthday which was 2 months back - and she told me she needed time to do it.

It was one of the nicest and sweetest gifts ever that someone has given me. She actually spent loads of time and effort making this bracelet for me! *sobs*
And she had even came up with a write-up for the "story" behind the bracelet.
Do feel free to visit her blog here:

http://desjewellerycreations.blogspot.sg/2012/12/cats-birthday-present-black-widow.html

*Trying to put it on my wrist*
Haha. It's a beautiful combination of my favorite colors. Orange and black. I have always been fascinated by Halloween - and she actually made it somehow Halloween-inspired.
Very thoughtful, Des!!! No words can express how much I appreciate your effort and the time spent in piecing this beautiful bracelet together.
Seeing the gift gave my heart a warm and fuzzy feeling! Hehe.

Gaah, its going to be 31st soon , that marks the end of my 2012 journey...

Seriously, 2012 has been a great year and I hope 2013 would be, too!!