i've died and gone to Heaven......

MY INSTRUCTION FROM ZACK:
To be ready by 4.30pm.

and i guessed it right before.. SINGAPORE FLYER!
he went to buy the tickets last week before coming round to pick me up :)
our ride was at 5.30pm.

going on my first Singapore Flyer ride!


on board the capsule.




floating Stadium where NDP was held the night before.


that cluster is Tanjong Rhu... imagine staying there!


we're reaching the TOP!




Zack was so impressed with this shot.. hahaha
he said i got 'THE EYE' *beams*



OFF TO DINNER!

where are we going for dinner??!!!!
Zack tricked me good! i thought we were going to Raffles Hotel.
As it was early i suggested parking at Raffles City so we could go browse the shops then walk over to Raffles Hotel. At 6.55pm, he steered me toward Swissotel and i was like, "Arent we going to Raffles Hotel?" he just grinned away... Then i tot, "EQUINOX!" But i was clearly wrong again.......

JAAN
Level 70
Delightfully Modern. Distinctly French.
Positioned on the 70th floor on some 741ft above sea level is a swanky, yet extremely stylish and sophisticated Jaan restaurant where elegantly furnished interior meet breath-taking views of the cityscape beneath. Jaan is known for its first rate service and cuisine, two reasons why Jaan has enjoyed numerous awards for excellence.

The decor features a floor to ceiling glass panes that provide exceptional views, with a ceiling that is spruced up with delicate designer Murano Wave crystals that run through the entire length.

http://www.equinoxcomplex.com/main.html

i almost fainted! I thought it was the Equinox but gosh.. this beats it! I didnt know anything could!!! It's a very exclusive french restaurant who only hosts 11 tables.


a short flight of steps up from the Equinox.


dun look at me (so dark).. check out the restaurant and gorgeous murano crystal lights.


the view!!!
Singapore Flyer.. we were there just now!


cheers! *beams*

MENU DEGUSTATION
a 7 course meal!
(disclaimer: foodie shots ahead are in no reflection of the photographer's skills. Dim lighting requires use of flash which results in awfully overexposed shots.)

AMUSE BOUCHE

something fun for us before we start..
the cone was stuffed with crabmeat! It's incredible!


Duo of lobster scented with fresh basil, peach ravioli and green apple tapioca tartar
it all tastes soooooo good! I love the green apple tapioca tartar and lobster claw!!


Roasted sea scallop, vanilla/vitelotte "Parmentier" and baby herbs
basically purple potato puree... and the sea scallop is out of this world..


Kaffir lime and scented spices consomme with Alaskan King Crab
the green bob is a ravioli which burst forth more of the consomme when you burst it in your mouth.. and the crabmeat... WHOA~


Perigord foie gras creme brulee with spice bread powder
a pity you can't really taste the foie gras from the sweetness of the burnt sugar of the creme brulee.

**ZACK GAVE ME MY PRESENT!!!!!!!!!!

Grilled goby filliet on a bed of oyster tartar with lemon confit, baby sorrel and orange vinaigrette
No pic cos i was too in awe with my present to think about taking photos. I only vaguely remember how this dish tastes like!

And the waitress announced that our main course is on its way!
we were like "what?! Main course?? Then wat had we been eating??"
5 appetisiers??

Slice of seared wagyu beef, fine puree of green peas, onions marmalade and Laguiole cheese galette
the beef was wonderfully done and guess what's on top? Black truffle!! (Ant will die.. hehe)

Now we go on to PRE-DESSERT!
hahaha... yeah there're all sorts of stuff!


GRAND DESSERTS DU CHEF

the dessert was a surprise!
snickers bar with praline and this italian fruity jelly which is best mixed with the sorbet on top (of the waffle)

MIGNARDISES

served with our tea.
the macarones are fantastic! It literally melts in your mouth.....

Us at Jaan

Guess how long this dinner ran to? 3.5hours! 7pm - 10.30pm. It is also the most expensive meal we've ever had! But also the most memorable one in Singapore *glows* For $700, we didnt think it's worth the pricetag cos an equivalent in Paris will be the same or even slighter less expensive.. and hey, it's Paris! So we're thankful for the discount we enjoyed :)

The spectacular view from our table..




Done with dinner.. full, sated and in high spirits.. we drove around and ended up in Sentosa! Hahaha.. yeah at like 11+pm! Did something we've been wanting to do! *grins*


Now on to what everyone has been asking me!
"What did Zack buy for you??"

He carried it in a LV paperbag.. leading me to think it's a LV bag. Yeah like he would announce to me its a LV if its REALLY a LV. Plus the shape was off.. the box was like a cube and small for a bag. So i wasnt fooled.. haha! But good try darling.. good try :P

Honestly, i was a tad embarrassed to tell anyone. I only told 1 person the next day cos i was simply bursting with excitement.. and that's my boss. Then my sis only after she bugged me the second time. They both said.. "Did he do something wrong??" hahahaha! I asked him that too! You should see the look he gave me.. hahahha! Of crse not! Zack is just the most generous doting hubby who loves his wifey dearly *beams* So poor thing... generous to wife, then get suspected for some wrong doing.. hahahaha. We women are so hard to please.. haha. *muaks* LOVE YA! :)

alright......

*hold your breath*

AN OMEGA WATCH!!!!!!!



and not just any Omega Watch!!!
http://papinabasket.blogspot.com/2008/03/2563.html




OMEGA SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA AUTOMATIC

*GLOWS*

everything i desire in a watch!
:: Mother of pearl dial
:: Diamond markers
:: Automatic

my ultimate heart's desire!
and my gosh.. ZACK BOUGHT IT FOR ME! *be still my heart*
i'm seriously at a loss for words.
needless to say.. its NOT cheap.. it's not $1k nor 2K nor 3K or even.... *sigh*
can i cry now?

Zack said this will be my present for 3 years! hehe..
i feel mixed.
thoroughly overjoyed yet terribly bad.
that he spent so much on me.
it's really WAY too much.
oh! now i understand why he's been refusing to let me buy it!
he said i could only buy it in Dec - that was in May.
and i was like why wait til Dec?!! I can get it now!
oh i did plenty of pouting then.. hahaha.
unbeknownst to me, my sweetheart had something brewing then.
he even scouted for it in KL :) but apparently it's more expensive there.

More shots!



it comes in a gorgeous wooden ivory box with red satiny ribbons!


and the little red pouch..




various cert/warranty cards


cert for the diamonds too! whoa~




My Omega!


it's so pretty..... *heart sings*



"Zack, why do you dote on me so much?"
"Cos you are my wife and i only have one :)"