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Back from the Nuffnang Blog Awards

I was in KL over the weekend to attend the Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards. The event went brilliantly and I had a chance to catch up with some of the other bloggers who were there.

Congrats again to Christie from Childhood 101 who won the Best Parenting Blog award. Nicely done! And thanks to everyone who voted for me – much appreciated!

We went without the kids and I spent most of the trip wishing I brought them along. I know, it’s just 3 days but I can’t go 3 hours without missing them. They obviously missed us too because the moment we got back from KL, Kirsten ran to the door, shouting enthusiastically “MOMMY’S HOME! SEE, MOMMY IS BACK, HI MOMMY HIIIIIIII” She jumped into my arms and squeezed me with all the strength she could muster.

When Tru saw us, he got all upset, like “I don’t like you, I’m not going to hug you” and refused to look at us. Which really meant “I missed you so much don’t you ever go for a holiday without me again.”

We didn’t promise to never travel without him but I did hug him all the way home until he felt better. It sort of made me feel better too.

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This week’s Hipstamatic Happiness is a special KL edition with photos of all the places we visited during our trip. There’s a bit of shopping, some sightseeing and a lot of eating. We have a list of all the best food places that we absolutely had to visit when we are in KL and by the third day, we  started to run out of meals to fit in all that food.

KL does not agree with my dieting plans.

 

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32 Comments

  • Reply Elaine December 19, 2011 at 11:58 am

    Bubba Gump! I’m so jealous.
    Elaine´s last post ..No such thing as free lunch, even for a baby

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:17 pm

      The shrimpin dippin broth brings tears to my eyes..

  • Reply Bing December 19, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    You looked beautiful at the awards! Sorry you didn’t win. You’re still my fave mommy blogger. =) I’m glad you had a great time!
    Bing´s last post ..I Am In A Good Mood

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks Karen! Appreciate it! :)

  • Reply Klessis December 19, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Wow the dress at the awards ceremony looks awesome! =)

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Klessis! I wasn’t planning to say this but it’s my mom’s dress. When it comes to long dresses (or dresses in general), she has much better taste than I do.

  • Reply Ai Sakura December 19, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    You look lovely in your gown and even if you didn’t win, I still like reading your blog :) seems like you had a fab time with your hubby.. hurray for that! ;p
    Ai Sakura´s last post ..For little girls: Adele dress

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks for the support! And you’re right, we had a great time, which was the important thing.

  • Reply Ai Sakura December 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Oh yes, musn’t forget to say that your hubby does look spiffy in his suit too :)
    Ai Sakura´s last post ..For little girls: Adele dress

  • Reply Yvonne Yeo December 19, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    Oh yes, I can imagine how it feel to go cold turkey without the kiddos. But I am sure it was all worthwhile considering just couple time for you and hubs. Kudos to being nominated for the award. I am sure you are the winner in your fans’ hearts. ;D
    Yvonne Yeo´s last post ..Our Post-Baby Trip

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      I think it’s a mommy thing. Guys are a lot more practical, they’re all “it’s just 3 days, they’re going to be ok.”

  • Reply Susan December 19, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    No awards but keep blogging Daphne. Your posts never fail to put a smile on my face and yes some days laughs until I tear too.
    And I agree with Elaine, how can KL have a Bubba Gump but not Singapore? Someone bring it here already.
    Susan´s last post ..Overcoming fear in children

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks Susan! Ya I know right? How can we not have it in Singapore? It will do really well here.

  • Reply June December 19, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Looking good, Daphne! What dieting plans!?! :p
    June´s last post ..The end of tyrannosaurus twos

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:22 pm

      Thanks June! Was good to meet you yesterday. :)

  • Reply P A December 19, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    I stumbled on yr blog by chance recently, and have been hooked on it!! Truett and Kirsten are just so adorable, and your style of writing is fresh and witty!! In my eyes, you are a WINNER!!…and you look gorgeous at the awards…so no need for any diet lah!;0)

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      Aww thanks, that’s really sweet!

  • Reply Prisca December 19, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    Your candid sharing about your life & children had warmly cheered my hearts! Keep on the wonderful writing

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks Prisca! Definitely will. :)

  • Reply leslie December 20, 2011 at 12:59 am

    You both look gorgeous!! And hope you had a great time in KL!
    P/S: That adidas shop…was it from the latest branded outlet stores that just opened over there?

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Wah very sharp! Yes, we dropped by the new JB premium outlets on the way back. The prices are not as good as the outlets in the US but some stuff were quite ok and the range is not bad.

  • Reply qiu xian December 20, 2011 at 10:10 am

    You’re really awesome :)
    qiu xian´s last post ..One just has to make do with make believe

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Haha thanks qiu xian!

  • Reply Daphne Maia December 20, 2011 at 10:23 am

    wow you look fantastic! :) u’re still my fav mommy blogger too, even if u didn’t win the awards this year. hehe. next year! :)
    Daphne Maia´s last post ..New Canon Singapore photo contest

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks Daphne! You’re too kind la.. :)

  • Reply Christie-Childhood 101 December 20, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Thank you for the congrats, it was so nice to meet you albeit briefly. I think you look beautiful in the photos from the night. And I know what you mean about missing the little ones – I was one emotional mama for the entire flight home, couldn’t wait to see my little girl again :)

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:28 pm

      Was great to meet you! Pity we didn’t get much time to chat. But looks like you had a wonderful time in KL.

  • Reply Ruth December 21, 2011 at 4:45 am

    Daphne, you look gorgeous there! And whether you win or not, you’re one great mom blogger! I love, love reading your posts!
    Ruth´s last post ..Don’t Sue Me for Having an Under-Aged Helper (and Why You Should Get Your Kids to Do Housework)

    • Reply Daphne December 21, 2011 at 12:29 pm

      Thanks Ruth! Was good seeing you yesterday too. Say hi to Kenan for me!

      • Reply Ruth December 21, 2011 at 1:15 pm

        I told Kenan aunty Daphne said “hi”. He looked at your gorgeous pic and started waving ‘hello’! *LOL*

  • Reply Bun Bun Makeup Tips December 27, 2011 at 3:32 am

    You look gorgeous! Glowing!
    Bun Bun Makeup Tips´s last post ..8 Days of Christmas Eye Makeup Tutorials: Day 3

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