Happy Tuesday!

My Canon V3 digital camera finally breathed its last today with no prior warning. It was no use crying over spilt milk and subsequently, my new toy was Canon Ixus 750 that I felt was a little steep at $819, albeit it being my gift (read: foc).

An extension of this gift was a sumptuous dinner. Location? Oscar's at Conrad Centennial Hotel. After throwing in additional glasses of Veuve Clicquot Rose champagne & prevailing taxes, the bill was close to $300. Succulent scallops and extremely palatable desserts aside (cheesecake heaven!), the service provided was top notch. I must say that it was a great dining experience & a much better deal than the previous dinner at Town Restaurant in Fullerton Hotel. Gifts were prepared and immaculately laid on the table with rose petals strewn carefully. Encased in a gold gift box was a Conrad bear and an L'Occitane product. Catering to the sentimentalists, a customised message with the sender's name was printed on paper and scrolled in a bottle. Even the menu was decked in pretty pink. I certainly felt pampered and was as pleased as punch.

The drawback was that it was an expensive day out, totalling more than $1 000, although my wallet was spared from the languishing hole.

Awaiting dinner

Dinner's yet to be served

Prelude to main course (not in pic): Amuse Bouche [simply oysters....yucks!]
Main Course (in pic): Roasted Salmon (uber yummy!)

Pretty MenuGift box

Printed on one of its sides

Contents within the gift box

Complimentary Rose & Message In A Bottle