Went to watch the Sirkus Finlandia (http://www.sirkusfinlandia.fi/english.html) and funny as most of the performer are international instead of Finns. It was an entertaining 2 hrs with some of my favourites of the day are 2 huge wheels that looks like rat running machine in gigantic sizes. 2 Bulgary guy were jumping and running inside/ ontop/ below/ around the wheels. Exciting! And i got the best gift ever a crazy light rotation with a horse as the base. Looks amazing in dark and it looks like it can be used to hypnotize somebody.

Went home to a surprise birthday party organized by Jules and side-kick Matias ^^ . Attended by Joy & Toffee, Yan and Jules & Sebastian. So sweet of them. I wish I could have said something better when I entered the house instead of saying “Open the windows, I can’t breath”… haha.. because it smells so stuffy with food. I should say “It smells so good”. Be polite. Anyway, I was greeted with “Happy Birthday!!!” when I entered the living room.
I was a bit speechless because I have never though someone would throw me a surprise party especially in Finland since we don’t have much friends although I kinda of get the feeling that something suspicious is going on. My 6th sense. but I was not connecting the dots. I am really happy and grateful ^^ Thanks guys you made my day even more special. It was warm and sweet.

Great homey food (imagine Bubur Cha Cha in Finland) and the highlight was I got a very beautiful well homemade Princess cake. My favourite cake of all time in Finland. And it even have my nickname on it “Angie”

Watch a short video of the event

I arrived late and doesn’t have a chance to create my own animal but at last I got a ready-made butterfly. I was more than happy although I would love to get a moose/ eagle hat or a cool owl.

It was a warm and nice day. Pretty awesome to see all this animals parading around in the city. This is my 3rd year for the Night of the Arts and hopefully more to come. More exciting ones.

Something does happened. Something huge. For a moment, i thought I had lost my blog. All the post I have written. All the evidence of me living. All the moments in my life. The story goes when I tried to save money on a web hosting server. Instead of renewing my current one, i decided to use company free server. And all this drama happens when I changed the DNS config of my domain pointing to my company server without exporting my WP posts, thinking that is sufficient enough that I back up the whole blog folder in the existing server. Dummy me. At the end, i lost my blog for 4 days and finally with the help of my hosting, i got the DNS pointing back to my old database. Finally, I can export my blog and continue blogging.

Another huge moments are coming. I will be having a development discussion. And I need to fill up a form that question my thought. Difficult questions that I have no answer to. Tougher than all the big exams i had before. I guess I have to start thinking and hopefully I have something smart to say.

In the bright side, last Saturday I had a blast. Samba Festival was great. Lots of sexy samba dancer. For some reason, i felt 2009 was better? Perhaps I felt more excited that time as is my first. Weather is perfect. Good companion. Nice food. Overall rate 8/10

After 2 months of relaxing and doing nothing, my summer holiday has come to an end. I am sad. Since coming back to Finland, away from my beloved mother, I have this mixed emotion. I feel lonely without her. I missed her breakfast, I missed her laughter, I missed being pampered, I missed going shopping with her, I missed not seeing her face everyday, I missed not giving her good bye kiss to work, I missed hugging her. I really missed her. Guess this is what life is all about. Reunion & Departing. I will be back next year on winter. Wait for me ^^

This 2 months has been wonderful. In NYC & having fun with Dhasyat. Visited Orlando – Universal Studio and SeaWorld which both are awesome! Feeding dolphins & touching them. Family trip to Bahamas with Mama Peci, Papa Peci & Matias. And of course crazy shopping. But the best thing would be spending time with mum & giving her an unforgettable Mother’s Day. I wish my holiday never ends but unfortunately things does come to an end. And this trip is the longest and most memorable one.

We took DiscoveryCruise which takes 5 hours to Grand Bahamas. Like all other cruise it is all inclusive. Which means free alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, buffet breakfast and dinner. Wasn’t a 5 star cruise (maybe 2 star). For only $220 pp includes cruise transportation and 2 nights hotel stay, nothing beats the price.

When we arrived to Freeport Harbour, we took a taxi (so it claims to be but it is the most crappy mini van). Uncle Jean almost fall off from the van because surprisingly there is no seat belt and the side door is malfunctioning (auto open). Thank God, Uncle Jean was a wise man not to lean on the door. The door opens for 3 times during the entire journey which took approx 30mins.

We were welcome by the nice cosy room in Pelican Bay which has a balcony. Sweet! It overlook the pool and bay – view is not perfect as it was blocked by some palm tree but not bad. After short rest, we head to eat at Lucayan Marketplace (the most happening spot in Grand Bahamas for its food and entertainment + stores). Head out to Lucaya Beach & live entertainment at the evening.

The Golden Rock beach is the best beach ever that I have seen. Very unique with tiger strips alike sandbar. It is absolutely private and secluded just like all the review said. Coincidently we were there at 1pm and it was low tide which review the underwater sandbar. That would explain why Matias (the first to explore the beach) said “You will be surprise when you walk on the sand”. Is wet!

There is a few of death branches that creates a prefect pictorial view. The is the outcome of 2005 hurricane. Mum and I was just busy taking lots of pictures around the beach. Some are funny but mostly hilarious. Loving the moments.

On the last day we went to Paradise Cove for snorkeling – all of us. But unfortunately, the weather is not promising – it rains on and off. The ocean current is too strong for Matias & I to venture further to the real paradise of fishes and coral. As we can’t make our way past the 3 rocks to the deeper reef. Snift. But I do bring back a memory to remember forever. I was careless enough to drift by the current and brushed pass the fire coral, leaving a visible burning mark alike on my left thigh. It feels like bee sting at the beginning and itchy when is healing. Mum and Uncle Jean does snorkel despite their poor vision without glasses. Although they didn’t manage to go far enough and see any fishes or coral but I did capture some video clips using the Kodak PlaySport which prove to be excellent HD waterproof camcorder / 5MP camera. Budget for it’s pricing and excellent for the quality.

On the way back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida – we are entertained by nature most amazing thunder show. Far far away, we could spot the thunder lighting sparks creating firework against the dark canvas of sky & ocean. At another side, the moon is casting bright light reflected on the ocean – the view is magical.

Overall, the trip is 7/10. Minus points for bad weather on snorkeling and long cruise traveling. Plus points for best beach – Golden Rock Beach & family spending time together.

Visited GulfStream today where it is the center of Casino and Horse Racing. I was flattered because the Security guy stopped me & asked for my ID. I felt under 21 years old again. Whee!!! Got my Lucky Club Player card for the casino and my new card is not working for no reason. At the 4th time of trying it works. Guess I am not lucky today and I even joke with the Personal that I should change my name on the card. Each new member will have $15 credit on the card & I lose it all I was never lucky in gambling. Even thought I was wearing new clothes it doesn’t bring me to winning jackpot. Should have worn red undergarments as it bring luck in gamble – a chinese saying.

Head out to watch the horse racing & got 4 hats (for everyone) – Florida Derby for only $1 each from a booklet which contains coupon to get FREE HAT today only. Good deal. Nice souvenir. My first time watching horse racing live. Interesting but not as exciting as I expected – maybe I was not betting. I don’t know how to. Watched 2 races and N0.3 & No.5 is the winning horse.