Twenty Seven!
Oinks. OK I know I HARDLY blog my life these days, but not everyone turns 27 every day, so this post is special. Lots of pics, be-warned!
I spent the entire day slouching over my laptop at my colleague's desk, that even when the florist came to deliver Eric's bouquet I didn't know about it. Poor guy had to wait till 6 pm, call me up to ask me, 'Eh you never receive anything meh?' before I realize that 'OMG yah hoh today is my birthday and my boyfriend hasn't given me anything…'
OK… I'm NOT really that materialistic lah. But the flowers, OH THE FLOWERS… 30 stalks of roses (OMG, biggest ever)… last years was amazing yes, but this years was a shocker (I'm still sore over not being able to receive and sign the slip from the delivery guys).
I don't ever share the notes he writes to me. But this year is special, so here it is.
Anyway today MORE than made up for it. I took the day off (thanks Boss) to celebrate the day belatedly, and slept it. Spent the morning out (gym, then food with mom, then shopped a bit, then got home) and then the boyfriend came for the 'let's make up for a day lost' birthday celebration.
He brought me for a porkie fest at El Cerdo. OMG the appetizers are too die for, and the mashed potatoes, easily the BEST I've ever eaten so far.
Sorry yah it's non-halal…
Oh yeah, before I forget about this… As he was driving us to the restaurant, he mentioned that he had bought me an additional gift and since it was so big he decided to put it in the boot. 'Remind me to get it out for you after dinner…'
'What did you buy lah?'
'Something big… huge lah.'
'Erm. Tell me what you buy lah.'
'Wait lah after dinner…'
After dinner Eric decided NOT to give me the gift yet so I was left playing a guessing game with him about 'what on earth did you get for me that's so huge?'
'Teddy bear? Big doll? Huge TV? A big kitchen cabinet?'
I know! The kinds of things we started tossing at each other just because I was too curious to wait for the surprise… Anyway, we got home (his home) at around 9+, and he got me to open the boot.
It was a HUGE frame, well, wrapped up in newsprint paper and tied with some string. 'Let's get it to my room to open it yah…'
BEHOLD THE GIFT!
Took me a long time to realize that the right middle finger had a ring drawn onto it… 'Don't you think it's odd that the girl in the drawing has an engagement ring and you don't?'
And then, HE POPPED THE QUESTION!
…
My life. 27. Different. Totally. Well. Take a look at this.
I'm so happy! Can't you tell?
October 27th, 2007 at 1:44 am
OMG!! OMG!!! I can feel your happiness even all the way from here. Congrats, girl!
October 27th, 2007 at 1:46 am
Let me be the first to congratulate you and Eric. I am so happy for the both of you!
October 27th, 2007 at 1:56 am
I’m so glad you shared this with me!!
tears sprung to my eyes when he said that “don’t you think it’s odd…” question. hahaha.. oh man!!! 
:) 
you’re so lucky. May you have a blessed life together, I know, so cliche. But i’m so happy for you!!!~~!!
October 27th, 2007 at 2:01 am
I’M SO TOUCHED THAT EVERYTHING IS IN CAPS. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Damn sweet I almost almost cried T_T Sorry damn random hi I’m suet li and i’m jolene’s friend wtf
Seriously it’s a damn good proposal la!! I bet he didn’t learn it from a movie or something cause i haven’t seen such a unique one before!! ask him why is he so creative!
oh congrats too =)))
October 27th, 2007 at 2:30 am
i wanna cry too!!!!
so so so so happy for you. finally!!!
October 27th, 2007 at 3:06 am
OMG CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 27th, 2007 at 3:10 am
Congratulations Miss. Expectations of many photos and invites to all.
October 27th, 2007 at 4:45 am
Congrats, Chooki!!
October 27th, 2007 at 5:30 am
Ohww.. that’s sweet. Anyway, congrats!!
October 27th, 2007 at 9:05 am
You know.. it’s obligatory to at some point mention that you said “yes”…. (if you did that is XD)
October 27th, 2007 at 9:43 am
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy for you, Claire.
October 27th, 2007 at 9:43 am
Well congratulations to you.
It was a long time coming. 
October 27th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!
October 27th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Congratulations!
October 27th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
i saw the facebook pics and came right here.
congrats claire + eric!
=)
October 27th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Actually, me too, I wrote you a note on Facebook, and thought maybe I should drop by on your blog
Congratulations once again, Choo Ki, and may you and Eric live happily ever after!
October 27th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Many Congrats!
October 27th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Congratulations Claire!!!
Like SuetLi, I do think that’s one of the most unique proposals ever! So sweet!!! Awww…
October 27th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
Congratulations Claire!
October 27th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Congrats, Minishorts!
October 28th, 2007 at 1:54 am
CONGRATULATIONS you guys!!!! So so so so happy for you both! Awesome!!!!
October 28th, 2007 at 3:41 am
Eric’s brilliant! I mean, congratulations Claire!
October 28th, 2007 at 4:18 am
Happy for you! Congratulations! So sweet!
October 28th, 2007 at 6:42 am
[...] this post made me realize maybe there’s something to look forward to in the future. if ever that happens. *cynic* lol [...]
October 28th, 2007 at 6:50 am
umm, congrats =) *inspired a post* hehe
October 28th, 2007 at 7:38 am
congrats mini. Congrats. So happy for you and eric. Bless you. Invite all of us to the BIG day, k.
alvin
October 28th, 2007 at 9:54 am
COngrats dear~~So romantic~!!!
wow…all da best ya~lol
October 28th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Congrats! Was beaming from ear to ear when I read your post!
October 28th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Happy Birthday & Congratulations… that’s a BIG DIAMOND TOO!
October 28th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
CONGRATS!!:)
October 28th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
wow, that was very creative way of him to pop the question
congrats.
October 28th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
Happy birthday, and most certainly, heartiest congratulations!
(And hats off to Eric for a creative and memorable pop-the-question tactic…)
October 28th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Actually to the guy you say congratulation, to the lady you wish her all the best.
All the best Claire.
October 29th, 2007 at 2:28 am
ui yoh…congratulations.
October 29th, 2007 at 4:45 am
Now that’s neat! Congratulations!
October 29th, 2007 at 8:18 am
congrats!
October 29th, 2007 at 11:31 am
fwah, congratulations to you and eric! ^^
October 29th, 2007 at 11:36 am
OH MY GOD. FINALLY! CONGRATULATIONS!
October 29th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Ah finally the BIG question! A big congrats to you and Eric! Happy for you both indeed!
October 29th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Oh my OH MY!!! Really CONGRATS!!!!!
Believe me, it’s SUCH A UNIQUE PROPOSAL!!!!!!!!!
And one can see that he HAS spent a huge amount of time, effort and creativity to think up that proposal
So happy for you! Can sense your happiness beaming through the cyberspace, and into your blog
October 29th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
Nice one. Congratulations!
October 29th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Hey, this is one of Eric’s many many cousins and odd that I’m getting this BIG news from your blog.
CONGRATS you two. About time. We’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for him to pop the question since goodness knows when.
Dun worry, I’m keeping my lips sealed and leave it to the 2 of u to announce the big day.
October 29th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Please tell what was the question
October 29th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I think it was really a thoughtful and detailed gesture of your boyfriend to put the ring in the pic. BTW, I believe that pic looks really smashing.
Soak in this special and romantic moment. Enjoy this experience of slowly moving into a deeper and stronger stage in your relationship. *winks*
October 30th, 2007 at 5:10 am
AWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!! that’s so sweeet!
congratulations!!
October 30th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
congrats
October 30th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
hi minishorts, i’ve enjoyed reading ur blog on and off since 2005. it has been really wonderful to read about ur journey these 3 years. congratulations and many best wishes.
October 31st, 2007 at 11:42 am
Congratulations. Wishing you both many many many years of happy moments still to come
November 1st, 2007 at 12:11 pm
holy SHIT FINALLY!
CONGRATS!
November 1st, 2007 at 8:42 pm
OMG..congrats…so happy for you…
Happy belated 27th birthday
November 2nd, 2007 at 3:03 am
*sniff sniff*
Congrats la babeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I call you tomorrow kay kayyyy!
November 4th, 2007 at 11:15 pm
I just read this. CONGRATULATIONS! It was really sweet and creative, the way he proposed.
November 7th, 2007 at 2:24 am
WHOAEEE…CONGRATS!!!
2007 IS a great year indeed
December 10th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
That was soooooooooooooooo romantic
Congrats
December 21st, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Congratulations!!!
December 27th, 2007 at 2:32 am
Interesting blog but this post is really sweeeeeeeeeet…
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:52 am
might be abit late though..havent check ur blog for quite some time…but anyway CONGRATS!!!!!!!!