Saturday, May 13, 2006

Children and Martini

Yesterday, on the way back from NIE, I took the train from Boon Lay down to City Hall. Was planning to meet some friends for a couple of drinks.

Sandra sat at the corner seat and I sat beside her. Beside us was this lady and her daughter was in front if us standing and holding on to the pole. She then jumped up to try and grab the hand hold but she missed. So I encouraged her to try again. This went on till the train started moving.
We soon got to chatting and found out that this young lady, Maya, was 6 years old. She was from Arizona and was on her way to India. We three were just playing with one another.
Soon I had to stand coz someone else needed the seat more than me and this meant that I was standing next to Maya. This of course facilitated the playing. Her mum was watching on and was laughing away at us.
Right at the end, when she alighted at City Hall too, this beautiful young lady said "thank you" and gave Sandra and I each a hug. I was so pleasantly surprised!

Made my way to Moreton's at Oriental Hotel. They serve Martinis there at $9.95 each from 1700 - 1900 every weekday. They also serve complementary filet mignon sandwiches. The sandwiches are amazing!!!
Tried out Ivy's Lycheetini but it wasn't very nice. Had myself an Appletini that was fantastic. They had cinnamon sugar on the rim of the glass and it gave such a kick to the drink.
After 1.5 Martinis, I had already had too much to drink (empty stomach you see!) and was way buzzed. Walked back to City Hall with Elsa and Su Linn ( who also had 2 Maritinis each and were in FAR better condition than me!) and by the time I got there,I was feelingmuch better.

I seriously recommend this Martini Bar thingy. It is really a great place to have a chat and a drink. Very cozy and open.

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