I haven’t had such a fantastic birthday in a long time. It was simple and relaxing with good food, company (and awesome present!) – just what I needed after a stressful couple of weeks.
I slept in naturally, after a 6am start the day before for the iPhone launch. Pen was waiting eagerly for me to wake up so he could wish me a happy birthday. He also refused to let me clean the house that morning (my usual Saturday routine) as he declared he’d planned a day for me on the Gold Coast. Yippee!
After breakfast, he whipped out my birthday present – a Mimco leather bag.
The 'Marble Button Zip Top' in Mink colour
I fell in love with an older version of this bag a couple of years ago (the buttons were different) but gave up after seeing the hefty price tag. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that Pen remembered. Guess he couldn’t find the Fendi Spy I wanted? Haha.
Later in the morning, we set off for Gold Coast Harbour Town for a shopping spree. But seriously, did he really think I could still shop after realising he had bought me a bag that cost just as much as our new coffee table?! What does he think I am? A shopaholic? We did eventually pay Oroton a visit and bought a couple of things though… and I should clarify they are gifts for people…mostly.
After shopping, we drove to one of my favourite restaurants, George’s Paragon for a sumptuous seafood lunch. OOooo I don’t think I would ever tire of that place. Delicious seafood feast all at half price if you order before 6:30pm.
As if that wasn’t enough to fill our stomachs for the rest of the day, we strutted off to Max Brenner on Marina Mirage for some to-die-for chocolate dessert.
Dining at George's Paragon - this is just the entrée!
Actually, we had to walk around the shops at Marina Mirage for about half an hour before we could load ourselves up again with food. Even then, Pen was struggling. So we had to settle for one of their chocolate dips with strawberries instead of the fondue for two. Oh well, there’s always a third time I say. :P
At Marina Mirage - home of the yachts!
We wrapped up the day at Kev’s new house. He had a house-warming party in the evening and we got the chance to catch up with old friends.
Logged on to Facebook later at night and was surprised to see a long string of birthday greetings from my good friends from Singapore and Brisbane. Ally and Dia – thanks for the sms. Thank you everyone, from the bottom of my heart!
