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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Bubba Gump! I’m so jealous.
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The shrimpin dippin broth brings tears to my eyes..
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!
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Thanks Karen! Appreciate it! :)
Wow the dress at the awards ceremony looks awesome! =)
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.
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
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Thanks for the support! And you’re right, we had a great time, which was the important thing.
Oh yes, musn’t forget to say that your hubby does look spiffy in his suit too :)
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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
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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.”
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.
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Thanks Susan! Ya I know right? How can we not have it in Singapore? It will do really well here.
Looking good, Daphne! What dieting plans!?! :p
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Thanks June! Was good to meet you yesterday. :)
Same here. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Lots for me to think about :P
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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)
Aww thanks, that’s really sweet!
Your candid sharing about your life & children had warmly cheered my hearts! Keep on the wonderful writing
Thanks Prisca! Definitely will. :)
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?
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.
You’re really awesome :)
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Haha thanks qiu xian!
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! :)
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Thanks Daphne! You’re too kind la.. :)
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 :)
Was great to meet you! Pity we didn’t get much time to chat. But looks like you had a wonderful time in KL.
Daphne, you look gorgeous there! And whether you win or not, you’re one great mom blogger! I love, love reading your posts!
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Thanks Ruth! Was good seeing you yesterday too. Say hi to Kenan for me!
I told Kenan aunty Daphne said “hi”. He looked at your gorgeous pic and started waving ‘hello’! *LOL*
You look gorgeous! Glowing!
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