The Emancipation of Mimi!

Oh well, my baobei's 21st party has come and gone. Here's my reflections on the event!

For her, I think it was a whirlwind trip of roller-coasting emotions. Up in the heavens one moment, down in the dumps the very next. 

Right from her accidental glance of the birthday blog, confirming and reassuring her doubts that there was indeed some sort of party in the making. I have to add that normally my baobei isn't that particular about how her birthdays are celebrated, but I know deep in her heart she wanted her 21st birthday to be a very special one.

So there she was, eagerly anticipating and counting down of the days to come, even going as far as baking cookies of gratitude for everyone who would attend this supposedly "surprise" birthday party of hers. 

Fast-forward to a day before 23rd August 2008, when I had no choice but to lie. 

"I didn't manage to reserve a place to hold the party for you."

"Not only that, I can't even celebrate your 21st with you alone because my Grandma's birthday falls on the same day! My Mum insists that I join in the family celebration."

Crushing her hopes and listening to her subsequent sobbing wasn't something particularly easy for me to do, but nonetheless my hand, or rather my mouth, was forced. I had to come up with something to keep the party a surprise!

Then, the big day finally arrived. I collaborated with her sisters and they brought her to the scene of the crime. She was literally frozen over with shock, plain and apparent for all to witness. Soon enough, she recovered sufficiently to smile and mingle around with all her friends who came to celebrate the emancipation of mimi and shower her with their well wishes.

Mimi in the state of shock!

All in all, I think it was safe to say that baobei's birthday bash was a great success! It was my virgin experience organising a party like this, but I'm glad that I managed to learn something about event management through practice. 

From concept creation to actual execution, from logistics planning to venue decoration, I've had a hand in all of those. Although it hasn't always been easy (with the transition into University and adjustment to my Hall life), it is all worth it at the end of the day as long as I manage to make her smile!

Some of the beautiful pictures that were taken:

Bearhugz!

Sisters!

34th Generation!

The MMs. (Omg! Even Matthew starts with M!)

First and foremost, a big THANK YOU to M&M (No, not the milk chocolate that melts in your mouth not in your hands. I meant Marco And Mavis!) for coming with me to check the place out!

Following up, I would like to give special thanks to brother RJ who sacrificed precious time to accompany me for decor-shopping!

Next, a big shout-out to Yida, Marco, Sk, Heng and Kenny for their help in putting up all the decorations! I wouldn't be able to do all that on my own... Thank you brothers!

Also I would like to thank each and everyone of my baobei's friends who came down for the party! She made a comment about how she never knew she had so many good and close friends. You guys made her feel loved in a way she has never felt before! Thank you dear friends!

Last but not least, my sincere gratitude to the friendly staff of The Tea Party for making the party possible to begin with! It really was a comfortable place with a warm ambience. They actually serve a wide range of tea (Hence, their name.) and scrumptious pasta too! So be sure to try it the next time you are there!

We had a mini After-Party at Wala Wala after the birthday bash. There were lots of booze and dirty secrets! Well what can I say, don't forget our MAMBO DATE on Wednesday 24th September 2008! Looking forward to it! =D

A toast to everyone!

P.S.: If anyone of you are interested in seeing the scrapbook that I made for Mimi, you can ask her about it, I'm sure she'll be more than happy to show it to you! =P