Extended birthday celebration

I'm celebrating throughout the whole 31 hours of 7 October. 24 hours of UK time plus 7 hours ahead yesterday of Singapore time. Who can have such a long birthday, ok, unless you are Singaporean in US, I'll let you win...

Three mails from Singapore. Sweet.

1. The biggest box. Its from my sister and cousin (and behalf of my mum, dad & lil sister). This one is such a pleasant surprise as I did not expect her to know exactly what I like. The first time I ever had my eyes on those toys, I never think I'll have them. Reason being I have enough "furry" animals on my bed... pig, penguin, dog, small winnie pooh, etc back home in Singapore. The second thing that fascinates me is they are made in Germany German branded. I just hope I can have the whole range of collection one day!! The appeal about this toy is its fur - so soft that it doesn't feel like a normal stuff toy. Amazing, you can be sure of this. And so... guess what I've received. A GIRAFFE!!! I actually set my eyes on the tiger... lovely strips. And there's one more, might be a leopard if I'm not wrong. There it goes, my collection will start...

Let me share another cute thing about these animals, they have a belly button/navel... awww. Now he is sleeping with me!!

2. The smaller box - from my Rabbit-florian. Two mini-CDs of songs, I'm wondering why you chose them (if you happen to read this!)... A tiny piggy that doesn't look like you, but still it will hang there on my bag. Banana-choco pocky, like a replicate of that banana coated chocolates I gave you. The loveliest of all, a handwritten letter, I love letters!!

3. A bubble-wrap protected package. Signed off by the remaining Fab3, BS and Peilin, nice to know I'm not forgotten.. he he he. A very pretty red handmade "weird size" photo frame (and photos of the farewell - thanks for that) with two glow-in-the-dark sheeps. Bonus: lot of tissues!! Very much appreciated, angela and girls and "pa"...

Handy tissues to come along, Angela. I was actually spending an hour or two on my bed going through everything last night, it was emotional somehow. For the first time in near two months, I cried for the genuine thoughts from everyone back home. Yes, I miss all of you too!!

Enough of the presents and emotional speech... I know all of you are wondering how I will spend the birthday here. Surprise, I'm not into clubbing (ya, like you know), I only do that with my close friends. Shops are closing 7-8pm, no self-pampering shopping too. Another crucial point, I haven't get my first salary. So... Okay, ahh, I've been making a big round to the actual answer.. I was going to spend it at home, in my room watching some TV. Sad, huh! Fortunately no! A friend of mine (south african) decided he can help me by spending it with me, just a simple dinner - not sure whereabout. I'm supposed to pick the place, I've no idea about good food here :S Whatever it is, this is going to be a different birthday ultimately...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MYSELF, I HATE TO BE 23!! BUT I'M PROUD TO BE NOW.

note: listings are made according to package size and not order of preference!!
p.s: Angela, is it colorful enough??