And the celebrations begin!

Not really. I'm spending the day preparing lesson plans, for tomorrow we go back to school *sniff sniff*

Last night though (the night of my birthday) my mom and dad took me out for dinner. I was told to choose any place I like. I had no clue at first, the multitude of dining options around here is overwhelming!
Then I suddenly remembered seeing the ad of and spotting this fairly new restaurant called Thai Chi, which is as you prolly figured out both a Thai and Chinese restaurant squashed into one.

Some years back when on a holiday in Malaysia I did swear off Thai food after a very very unpleasant mouthful-of-hot-red-chili encounter (don't even ask!). But while at Boston a few months back, my sis took me to a real nice Thai restaurant and my relationship with Thai Cuisine was thus reconciled.

The minute we stepped in the place I was in love. Seriously, I didn't give a stinky sock whether the food would be good or not, I was SO coming back to this place! The design won me over while still at the doorstep. It's on two levels and contemporary is the design theme. The whole place is a warm deep blend of crimsons and yellows with big glass windows. Every little detail is well thought out and absolutely gorgeous. I loved the chairs, plates, the vase and the delicate crimson flower inside, the staircase, the mesmerising oriental kimonos of the waitresses and the lighting. The atmosphere was so cosy and welcoming. Oh and it so happened that I was dressed in crimson myself, so I totally blended in;)

The food did not disappoint at all. Everything was served in a cute plate and the taste had me instantly tuck in with relish! AND the waitress actually pointed out the red chili in my plate with an uncomfortably (to me!) knowing look (hmmm, I guess I prolly have the look of a girl who naively mistakes red chili pepper for red cabbage and eats a mouthful!!:P)

It was the closest thing to a perfect evening- except I so wished Dalia and Abood would be there as well. Abood called to wish me a happy birthday during dinner and I got the chance to rave about the place, so I kinda felt he was around!:)
Sis, this is the first place we're going to next time you're in town. You'll love it.

To those of you living in Kuwait, what are you waiting for, go Thai Chi!