SuperStar Virgo Cruise

This cruise (2D/1N) was actually planned by my SIL (Pappy's youngest sister) and BIL (Pappy's brother) about a few months back. Hahaha, what a day to embark the ship which coincided with MY birthday (7th December)! So, Pappy treated it as a birthday present for me (no sharksfin's soup *sob, sob, sob*).

My SIL chartered a coach to transport us to the West Port, Port Klang. There were 12 adults and 8 kids! (MIL, Pappy, myself, Des; BIL, wifey, Cassandra and Mylene (maid); SIL, hubby, Jocelyn, Lum Lum, Khai Quan and Maria (maid); BIL's wifey's brother, wifey and wifey's MIL and 3 kids). Hahaha, dat was a big lot, rite?

Front: Pappy (half) and my MIL; 2nd row: my BIL's wifey (in blue) and her brother; 3rd row: my youngest SIL (right) and her hubby (left); standing: my BIL (Pappy's brother) and the kids are at the back seats.

After checking in at the immigration counter, we were on our way. We had to walk our way to the ship and could see it on our way from the platform. It was indeed a 'biiiiiiggggg' ship! The decks were from the 4th - 13th floor! (pardon me for being so 'sam pa lau', 'suaku', it was an eye opener for me).

We had to surrender our passports at the entrance of the ship and a card was issued upon entering the ship. U cannot enter your cabin without this: (the Blue access cards which are for World Cruiser guests; the Red access cards are for Balcony Class guests).

After we received our cards, we made our way to our cabins on Deck 6. We had to, either, take the stairs or lifts. We opted for the lifts as we had to tag our luggages along.

Destinee was so excited when I handed the card with her printed name and she exclaimed "Mommy, this is my card, my name is on it!". We reached our cabin and I asked Des to open the door with her card. It was like any other hotel whereby u slot the card into the door ... and tra ... da ... our room ......

and (heehee) the teeny weeny toilet

While I was unpacking, there was a knock on the door. Upon opening the door, my SIL told me there was a surprise for me and there stood a steward with a tray. He wished me Happy Birthday and handed me a cake! Though it was not a big one, it was the thought dat counted. Heeheehee, I really didn't expect dat and indeed was a wonderful surprise for me.

My Birthday Cake from Star Cruise!

We left our cabin and did some exploring on each deck. We found a restaurant 'Blue Lagoon' and had some snacks. Access cards were swiped for all charges and need only to pay when we check out.

Actually there were 2 dining rooms (Bella Vista Restaurant – Western food and Pavilion Restaurant – Chinese food, both which served breakfast and dinner only) on Deck 6, and a buffet-styled restaurant (Mediterranean Buffet & Terrace) on Deck 12. The meals – breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner and supper, were served free. There was a Kids' Area where they served kids' food (cereals, chocs, fruits, etc.). Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to dine in the Bella Vista (wondering how Michelle's Tim and Emily got in?). Too bad we didn't have enough time to try the meals at Bella Vista and Pavilion Restaurants.

There were a few A La Carte restaurants besides Blue Lagoon (Asian Bistro), Palazzo (Italian), Noble House (Chinese), Samurai (Japanese), The Taj (Indian Cuisine), The Taverna (International Snacks and BBQ Steamboat) and Cafes, Ice Cream counters were oso available.

Care for a game of mahjong or need to do some reading or 'internetting'?

A few Duty free shops were on Deck 7 – Star Boutique, New Arrival, Ports' O Call.

For entertainment, the Galaxy of Stars on Deck 12, a place where u might enjoy a drink or 2 while listening to musicians play their music and singers rendering their songs. The Celebrity Disco was where u could dance ur hearts out and the Taverna Bar where u could drink till u drop.

We enjoyed the Free showtime (Kingdom of Kung Fu) at The Lido situated on Deck 7 where a 60 minute show extravaganza featuring the winning cast of acrobats, gymnasts and dancers from Europe, South America and Asia. The showtimes were at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Another showtime was at 12 midnite where only ADULTS (18 years and above) were allowed admittance. Get what I mean? Hahaha ...... dat's rite ...... The Las Vegas Styled TOPLESS Show! The tickets were sold at S$20 before 11 p.m. and at S$25 after 11 p.m. We had to 'sneak' (not for free) but when the kids were tucked in (of course under the care of the maids). The exotic dancers from Europe & South America were great! (I don't mean the gals' boobs, okay?). The dances were 'hygienic' dances like any other ordinary 'gig' dances, only dat the gals were topless. After the show, we had supper in the Mediterranean Buffet and I decided to call it a day whereas Pappy and the rest went to try their luck in The Oasis Club.

We have Captain Tim and Captain Emily in Michelle's blog, here we have CAPTAIN DESTINEE! Des was fascinated with the snowman on display and had wanted to 'carry' it back and even suggested me to buy it for her *slap head*

The Parthethon Pool was in the middle of the ship on Deck 12. Children below 12 years of age were not permitted to use the pool and the jacuzzi unless accompanied by an adult.

The pool (Neptune's Wet and Wild) for kids on Deck 10 was at the end of the ship.

Some of the activities and games on the ship were draughts, table tennis bingo. Others were Aerobics, Spa, Gym, Carpet Bowl, Golf, Basketball, etc. There was a Hair & Beauty salon, Video Arcade, Picture House and of course THE OASIS CLUB (where u can try ur luck on the tables, in other words, dat's the casino). I love to watch players trying their hands at the Bingo game. There were these hilarious transvestites entertaining the people and we had a good laugh when they made fun of the winners (kissing them on the cheek and dancing sexily in front of them).

After our lunch at the Mediterranean restaurant, finally came the end of our cruise. We checked out and collected our passports. On the way out, we were bidded farewell by a group of entertainers with their tune to Jingle Bells.

We disembarked the ship and had our passports stamped at the Singapore's Immigration counter. The Immigration is in a shopping centre, the Vivo City and we could see the Sentosa Island right across from the shopping centre.

Singapore, here we come again!

I really wish I can go on board the Super Star Virgo again. *hint hint Pappy*

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2006!

HO, HO, HO, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Happy 'Tung Jit'

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HAPPY 'TUNG JIT' TO EVERYONE

WHO'S CELEBRATING THIS FESTIVAL!

Oops! I am the MOON!

Read this in Michelle's, Hui Sia's and Jess's blog which intrigued me to give it a try to see how far it is true.

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Hmmm....... interesting. *wondering* Heehee, maybe it does relate my true self.

The wonderful gifts!

Those who know me too well will know dat my birthday means the most important day of the year for me.

What did I get for my birthday? (ngek, ngek, ngek)

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Superstar Virgo from Pappy! 'futt mung' (dreaming) lar. *can't I dream? can, rite?*
Heehee, I mean a 2D/1N cruise on Superstar Virgo.

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A surprise gift from Star Cruise – a Birthday Cake.
What a wonderful surprise!

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My present from June. All the way from Hong Kong.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, 3 CDs of THE WYNNERS!
(I bet u all don't even know who they are *duh*)

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Another present which caught me by surprise ......

A crystal pendant from my youngest SIL, Janice.

Thank u so very very muchie, Janice. Dat's very sweet of u.

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A mystery gift (not from Pappy *duh*) from one of u!

The box of Gift

Inside the box

A bouquet of Teddy Bears! How sweet and lovely!

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Thank u so very very very muchie Michelle. How thoughtful of u. I really appreciate dat. *muah muah Tim and Emily for me*

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It's really the THOUGHTS dat counts!

And to those who sent wishes to me thru my handset and msn. Tengkiu, tengkiu, tengkiu.

Destinee (this and that)

Destinee's ready to be at work again. She loves to wear the apron, which June bought for her, so much so dat she will wear it whenever she wants do her colouring.

Doesn't the Melody apron look nice on her?

Des on her desk doing her colouring.

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The dinner's table has been set.

Care to join me for dinner? Got fish, got soup, got rice, got veggie, got corn, got blocks.
Eiks! Blocks?! Heehee, she meant 'cakes'. So colourful hor?

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Des trying her method of making 'Pan Meen'. Way to go, girl!

Des trying to make 'Tong Yuen'.

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Destinee: "Mommy, I can't take my toys for a ride in my tricyle".
Mommy: "How many toys are u going to take?"
Destinee: *counting her fingers* "1 - Pingu, 2 - Doggie, 3 - Pooh Bear. 3, not enough space. I can only take Pingu".
Mommy: "Then how?"
Destinee: *Brought her small chair and asked me for a string*
Mommy: *What is this girl going to do?* "What are u going to do with the chair and string?"
Destinee: "Mommy, can u tie the chair with the string to my tricycle?"
Mommy: *Alamak, how am I going to tie leh? Trying to crack brain* "How ar, Yau?"
Destinee: *showing me the way* "Like dat mommy, u tie the string to the chair and then to the tricycle lor".
Mommy: *Haiyo, this girl has more 'brain juice' (smarter) than mommy*

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Des's 'extension' to her tricycle.
Des: "Ngor zing mou"? (Aren't I smart?)

Des 'ferrying' her 'passengers'.

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Des's latest drawing of herself with Mommy.
Guess who's Des and who's Mommy?

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Latest addition to her toys' family – A set of Princess costume.

Des: "Don't I look pretty in my Princess costume? I'm all set to go partying and look for my prince!"
Mommy: *gasps*