Go on a shopping spree in America

This is a 104 that I had set for myself. The real challenge was being able to afford a holiday in America, let alone a shopping spree.

But we did it! In August 2012, my sister and I met up in LA and began our shopping extravaganza. We went maaad in Vegas and shopped at both North and South premium outlets.

At one point, we had to buy new luggages. One of me and one for my sis. 

As you can tell, we love shopping!

Best part was that I got to spend quality time with my sister. 

Admittedly, there is a sequel to this shopping madness. Eugene surprised me last year with a return ticket to America and let's just say some serious damage was done. 

Why shop in America? Because of the variety. I was able to buy jeans that not only fit my waist but embraced by thighs. And things were simply more affordable there. Not to mention the food!

Like my mum says, we cannot bring our money with us when we kick it [the bucket] so enjoy it for what it is worth.

To a very enjoyable 104 experience. 

Go Jet Skiing

In 2012, Gene and I started a "fun day" that we surprised each other with on a near monthly basis. And we took turns. 

One fine day in January last year, we went for a drive. Destination unknown to me but all planned out by Mr Catchick. 

On the way there, to satisfy my curiosity, I decided to ask him where we were going [knowing very well that it was a surprise]. Considering the fact that he told me to bring my bathers, I started listing a number of activities that we could be doing. 

And when I got to jet skiing, he went all quiet. 

Jackpot!

We hired out a jet ski [as opposed to two] because it cost a fair bit for an hour's worth. I was happy being a passenger since I had not driven one before. In recollection, it was the best fun I ever had on the jet ski!

The feeling of potentially falling off the jet ski was nerve-wrecking in hilarity. I laughed all the way and loved the speed of jet ski even when it was travelling at 40km/h. 

At some point, I was brave enough to drive it on my own.

But boy it was tough. The salty water was splashing all over my face. I could hardly see ahead and kept wiping my face to get a clear vision. At one point I was lost. I could not find where the flag was. The same flag that was meant to help direct me and keep me within the jet skiing boundaries so I did not collide with the vessels that were passing through.

One of the jet ski operators had to come out and help direct me back. And when I finally got back en route, that was when the fun began. I was Miss Speedy Gonzales. Manoeuvring the jet ski like a pro. But after some time, I got tired. Time to head back.

It was such an exhilarating 104 that we went jet skiing in Miami. That time, we fell into the water! And I had only taken over the jet ski for less than a minute! We are planning to do it again when we are in Vietnam. 

Thanks bubbie for kickstarting an amazing 104 and to Jody for planting that awesome seed of thought!