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The boys and I have been friends since primary school. Thats more than thirty years of friendship. We've all followed our own paths. This gathering was brought on by a visit from one of us who has not been back to Brunei for nearly 20 years.

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Happy Birthday to the BIL, Mimmie. From AB and the gang at J'ville. Here's the slideshow I put together as the backdrop for the banquet:

Went walkabout yesterday at Kiulap while waiting for my students to turn up. Came across Sapphira Cake House which I'd been meaning to visit since it opened two weeks ago. The trays were empty when I got there, which means sales must be brisk. The lovely young lady at the counter informed me that a new batch of kueh would be ready in about an hour. She took me on a tour of the shop, and introduced me to Mdm Sapphira herself, who happens to be Mdm Tiff's sister, which means they're related to the Don Diegos . Small world. I loved the classic decor and ambience of the place, esp the funky looking office, with its black and red color scheme. I had to rush off as it was time for class, and when I returned 2 hours later, I was too late, cos the trays were empty again! I shall return again hopefully when the trays are full. Thanks to Suzie and her mum for showing me around. See ya soon!

A local award-winning photographer was playing with my camera this morning, and these are the pics that I found when I got home...

His Majesty consented to launch the 2nd International Halal Products Expo at the ICC this morning. He then proceeded to visit the participating booths in the expo hall. The exhibitors looked pretty well chuffed to welcome His Majesty to their booths! The expo was supposed to end tomorrow but I think its been extended for two more days. So come on down to the ICC to check out more than a hundred booths offering wholesome halal goodies ! More pics to come.

Finally used the breakfast voucher from Rizqun International which I won from Tina two weeks ago. I was greeted (without any greeting) by a bored, expressionless service staff who just took my voucher and told me to sit. The spread was pretty typical for hotel breakfast buffets. I thought the nasi lemak was pretty good, especially the rendang chicken. I topped it off with a glass of orange juice and a tub of healthy yoghurt. As I exited the Rizqun Coffeehouse, the atrium of the mall was buzzing with people setting up for the second day of Baiduri Expo 2007. Quite a number of Baiduri booths offering everything from financial planning services, retail loans, credit cards and much more. And it looks like they have lots of fun activities planned for the next few days! More about the expo at the gangsta's site . There were booths selling tech gear which is always the first thing that comes up on my radar. Everything from plasma TVs to the latest home theatre systems were on offer. Goo...

Pics taken during the Vietnam - Brunei Darussalam Business Networking Lunch organised by BEDB yesterday. The guest of honor was visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister, His Excellency Mr Nguyen Tan Dung. Spot da gangsta...