Saturday, October 25, 2008

Early Birthday Banquet

Well, it wasn't quite a banquet-type banquet, but I had a lot of fun feasting at an all-you-can-eat Japanese buffet today ^_^ This is my last year to be able to celebrate my birthday with my family since I'll be moving out in two months so I wanted to go out and eat stuff that I like. Another plus about being able to go to Todai today was that my grandmother actually enjoyed the food for a change ^_^; She's really obstinate and picky so every time we go out somewhere to eat, she is always complaining if the food doesn't suit her, but she was packing it all away today lol ^_^ That made me happy.

I had to get up extra early this morning because we went up to visit my grandfather, and the visit went pretty well too ^_^. He's looking a lot healthier and much better since the last time I saw him and I understand his speaking now too. I wish we could bring him back with us, but right now it would be hard especially with the way things have been going for us. But if he's able to hold out another few years, we'll be able to have him back eventually.

Anyway, after visiting my grandfather, we went into town and stopped in at Todai 'cause I've been craving Japanese food. We always celebrate birthdays on the Saturday prior to the actual date if the actual birthday doesn't land on a Saturday 'cause that's the day we all have a half-day off and can spend at least part of it together as a family. I think my family said something about Chinese people don't celebrate birthdays after it's passed too so that's why we went out and all at the buffet ^_^;;;

It was really good. I haven't eaten that much in so long @_@; I must say that the quality has gone downhill since 3-4 years ago, but it can't be helped with the way the economy's been. It was still really yummy despite some quirks here and there ^_^; My parents and I were so stuffed after eating that we skipped out on lunch later and lasted till late tonight after work for dinner.

Speaking of dinner... the business at the restaurant's really picked up these last few days. It's actually busier now. I guess part of the reason is due to gas prices, but it's nice to see more people in the dining hall for a change. My wallet's also growing heavier, which is a great sign for me ^_^ Ah, saving up for moving may not be too painful of an ordeal after all.... .... .... (if only that were true =_=, but at least I'll be able to save up more now if more people pour in ^_^).

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