but with the cold autumn
and to save money for our upcoming trips
i didnt want a big celebrations
or expensive gifts
okay..maybe im just becoming old..
haha
anyway since my birthday was on a Saturday
is kinda hard for the husband
because of there is no excuse to not go out!
husband's ide of a good celebration
must include a trip to the restaurant
and im thankful that my in-laws bought me a groupon voucher
that we can go for a good meal
without burning our pockets!
So on Friday,
i went to class and thereafter,
went shopping with my classmate
birthday is always a good reason for shopping!
haha
Thereafter, i met husband to go dinner at the restaurant
We have a beer at the nearby pub
and were shocked when we arrived the restaurant
well, when it is totally empty on a friday night
we should know the food will be bleahhh...
I dont really know what kind of cuisine it was
husband mentioned that it some sort of french island cuisine
well, it tasted more like aeroplane meals
and microwave food
we had different plats to share
but strangly, everything tasted like they were cook in the same sauce!
And it was the fastest meal we ever had in a restaurant!
I was shocked that if we didnt had the voucher
the meal would easily costed us 100euros
After the restaurant,
we met husband's friends for a quick drink
and went home early
another sign that we are getting old...
The next morning,
we literally took our own sweet time
for breakfast and receiving my birthday gifts!
Husband got me a tablet and a french book..
The tablet is of a lower range
but i think it will be great for our upcoming trips
the book was part of my new year resolution
to be able to read a french book by end of the year
flipping through, i think it is still a little difficult for me
its recommended for 9 years old
and i think i only have 6 years old level of french
Finally, it was the highlight of the day
We went to visit les puces
which is a big flea market in Paris
i think it is quite famous because Aven wanted to go
when he was here
basically it was similar to bugis street
with plenty of clothes, shoes etc stalls
but we were more interested in the antiques areas
where old furnitures, posters, pots etcs were sold
praying that we may accidently buy something for 5 euro
and turns out that it is worth 2millions euro
but it didnt happen...
however, there were plenty of interesting shops and things..
Before we left,
we found a cute jewellery shop
making personalised jewellery for 5euro
so ended up i have a new bracelet from husband!
although i dont really think my name was obvious
haha
oh by the way,
im really bad at reading cursive writing
that the only time i wrote cursive
it was in primary school for some english classes
and i realised that almost all french writes in cursive!
even in their comics!!!
and the girls that i am babysitting
and writing in cursive...
apart from trying to understand french,
i have to decode the writing..
AHHHHH
For dinner,
husband was nice enough to cook korean food
despite his lack of love with it
we had a nice kimchi soup and beef bulgogi
which i forgot to take photos
hehe
and that sums up my birthday!
i admit that i was feeling a little blue being 31
it seems i havent achieve much in my current life
no house, no car, no huge savings
no career, no kids...
but i guess i should be thankful that
i have a wonderful husband
i have the time to learn a new language
and to live in a new country
I guess next birthday will be better?
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