Commissioning ball 93/13
The day every lady is counting down to especially when you have an officer boyfriend.
I could remember how his social night was a big feat, watching him march and looking all suave for his commissoining parade was remarkable too. The finale was still his commissioning ball, which officially marks the end of his stay in OCS, 9 months of sweat and hardwork, I guess he deserves a round of applause. Of course for myself, picking a dress, hunting for matching heels and bag was what that occupied most of my mind! The most regret was not heading to the salon to hair-do my hair and also to paint my nails ( rushing like mad to prepare after my work) as you can see my teary weary eyes.
I got my outfit on Thursday- Its a last minute buy. Lucky mds collection saved me from travelling one place to another. I got both my tops and bottom from MDS collection. Heels from Charles and Keith and my clutch has been with me since Chinese New Year. All set and lets go!
The venue was at swissotel merchant court, not really a grand hotel ( I would expect to be at Marina Bay Sand). Hah, just kidding.
We arrived a little early though we thought that we will be pretty late. The guests have to be seated before 6.30pm but Boyfriend and I reached nearly 7pm. Lucky they have photo booth to save our day, We literally killed our time by taking pictures from the photo booth. I guess the program got a little delayed, by 7.30pm, the committees started to chase all the people in. With almost everyone seated as the event was about to start!
Quickly and quietly making our way to the respective seats, I was bummed when there was a huge book nicely packed which rested on my seat. I thought the seat was reserved and there was no place for me. Turns out, each book was allocated to an officer. On the table, was a mini sword model - engraved with his name on the plate. And what I received was 2 small bottles of lotion/ body wash from bodyshop.
The whole light of the ceremony was on the perfomers. Basically, it lines up with officers singing and dancing to the music.
A 4-course menu was served on that night. Literally thought that it would be a buffet style but fret not, its fine dining style ):
After paying $350 for this ball (definitely burnt bf's pocket!), we expected something decent to wolf down for the night. Not like the food is not up to a standard, its actually food prepared Jamie's Italian resturant. But can't they be more generous to our food? So small portion!
Appetiser was served first with court bouilion poached tiger prawns with rocket leaves, passion fruit caviar and raspberry drizzled with walnut vinaigrette.
Soup was a bowl of wild mushroom veloute served with garlic crisp.
We were given two choices of our main course. With Pan-seared steak of salmon, served with potato au gratin, glazed carrot, tomato confit, pencil tip asparagus, kaffir lime beurre blanc drizzled with herb infused olive oil.
OR With grilled marinated chicken breast served with potato au gratin, glazed carrot, tomato confit, pencil tip asparagus and sundried tomato jus.
Last but not least, their dessert that I'm looking forward to. Chilled brulee cheese cake with lemon curd and lemon sorbet.
Managed to ask one of Bf's friend to snap a picture of us.
Being your officer's partner meant having to be his camera woman too! I watched as each of them
gave bearly farewell hugs because they probably wouldn't be meeting up that often once they are posted to
different units. Of course, we managed to go back home with a group photo- boyfriend's mates sitting on the same table and with their +1 date.
And guess who I saw on that day too? My dearest LEENA!! She was invited by her friend too. So elated to see her around, at least someone who I know. Heh.
All in all, i had a good break, a good dinner and a good time at the ball! More importantly, i had a wonderful company and a meaning spending of time with Zhi wei! Yeah. to me, nothing beats spending time with people and doing things together. And I'm glad I had this honour to be his date at this occasion and celebrate together with him! Congrats once again! And just want to say thanks for that night!
Will always be there for you.
Till then.
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