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I am ENGAGED!!


Wow... what to say... I am engaged!!

Yes K proposed last Friday over dinner! :))

Shall not go into too much details because I'm a lil shy haha.. but he booked a really beautiful restaurant for dinner near Covent Garden, and had requested for a table in the conservatory with flowers around and a glass roof.  Coincidentally we both remembered that one of our first dates was to Covent Garden and he especially loves the baskers singing in that area.  So imagine at night once the hustle and bustle of the market has died down, the baskers strum their guitars and sing, it is really quite a nice setting.

After it happened, we asked the waiter to take a photo for us, and I posted it onto Facebook.  Not to show off the engagement but I thought I'd share a photo of the beautiful restaurant.

Never did I know that my friends have eagle eyes and immediately spotted the brown box and the ring on my finger!  haha We were shocked by their comments.  I started to panic and didn't know how else to respond on FB because I planned to call home the next day to tell my family in person.  Anyways, to cut the long story short, FB was one step ahead of me indeed and when I woke up the next day, I had a slew of congratulatory messages! :)

Really felt the love from friends and family back home and here, who showered us with their congratulatory messages.  I was one blessed and happy Bel who couldn't stop smiling.. and admiring the ring. hehe

The photo that caused a little commotion on my FB page

A few photos of the night to share with you!

Starter: Salmon pancake - looks and tastes good


In the beautiful Conservatory

Feeling nervous inside?

After a long day at work, I just wanted to enjoy a nice & quiet dinner.

Smiling to himself!  Wonder what was he thinking.
My real main - Cod fish cooked with chorizo


My Varlhona Chocolate and Pistachio dessert

The food was great, service was exceptional.. what to say but he nailed it by booking the "most romantic restaurant in London".  Like what my ex-manager always says "It's a beautiful thing."

sighs dreamily...


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