New Year
After today, Christmas, it will be another 6 more days to 2007. How quickly this year has passed. Trying to recall the events that happened this year seems to be futile... Seems to me like I'm having some memory loss. I guess it's just me trying to block out a lot of things that happened in the year.
May 2007 be a more memorable one :)
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Bowl Me Over
Just back from a night of bowling at the Planet Bowl, which is the latest discovery at the Civil Service Club that Alexis and I just joined over the weekend. The club's just 15 mins walk from our place so we'll prob go there for our swims in future.
It was quite funny, coz since it our 3rd month wedding anniversary we decided to do something spontaneous and special so we went bowling at 11pm. You can pretty much guess that we were the only ones there. Not a bad thing since we're such lao ya bowlers.
First match, i won beating Alexis by 9 points, but I lost the 2nd match badly by 18 points. There I admit defeat :( But fun nevertheless. Perhaps we'll go play again when we are sleepless or are just plain bored :) Anyone game?
Just back from a night of bowling at the Planet Bowl, which is the latest discovery at the Civil Service Club that Alexis and I just joined over the weekend. The club's just 15 mins walk from our place so we'll prob go there for our swims in future.
It was quite funny, coz since it our 3rd month wedding anniversary we decided to do something spontaneous and special so we went bowling at 11pm. You can pretty much guess that we were the only ones there. Not a bad thing since we're such lao ya bowlers.
First match, i won beating Alexis by 9 points, but I lost the 2nd match badly by 18 points. There I admit defeat :( But fun nevertheless. Perhaps we'll go play again when we are sleepless or are just plain bored :) Anyone game?
Thursday, August 24, 2006
How deep is your love?
It's easy to say I love you, but it's not that easy to live out that love you have for those you love all the time.
An 80 year old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45 years old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window.
The Father asked his Son, "What is this?"
The Son replied "It is a crow".
After a few minutes, the Father asked his Son the 2nd time, "What is this?"
The Son said "Father, I have just now told you "It's a crow".
After a little while, the old Father again asked his Son the 3rd time, what is this?"
At this time, some expression of irritation was felt in the Son's tone when he said to his Father with a rebuff.. "It's a crow, a crow".
A little after, the Father again asked his Son t he 4th time, "What is this?"
This time the Son shouted at his Father, "Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times 'IT IS A CROW'. Are you not able to understand this?"
A little later the Father went to his room and came back with an old tattered diary, which he had maintained since his Son was born. On opening a page, he asked his Son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary :-
"Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My Son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a Crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question again and again for 23 times.
I did not at all feel irritated but I rather felt affection for my innocent child".
While the little child asked him 23 times "What is this", the Father had felt no irritation in replying to the same question all 23 times and when today the Father asked his Son the same question just 4 times, the Son felt irritated and annoyed.
It's easy to say I love you, but it's not that easy to live out that love you have for those you love all the time.
An 80 year old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45 years old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window.
The Father asked his Son, "What is this?"
The Son replied "It is a crow".
After a few minutes, the Father asked his Son the 2nd time, "What is this?"
The Son said "Father, I have just now told you "It's a crow".
After a little while, the old Father again asked his Son the 3rd time, what is this?"
At this time, some expression of irritation was felt in the Son's tone when he said to his Father with a rebuff.. "It's a crow, a crow".
A little after, the Father again asked his Son t he 4th time, "What is this?"
This time the Son shouted at his Father, "Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times 'IT IS A CROW'. Are you not able to understand this?"
A little later the Father went to his room and came back with an old tattered diary, which he had maintained since his Son was born. On opening a page, he asked his Son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary :-
"Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My Son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a Crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question again and again for 23 times.
I did not at all feel irritated but I rather felt affection for my innocent child".
While the little child asked him 23 times "What is this", the Father had felt no irritation in replying to the same question all 23 times and when today the Father asked his Son the same question just 4 times, the Son felt irritated and annoyed.
Monday, August 21, 2006
Worlds apart
I'm in a don't feel like sleeping mood. I don't like to sleep much, unlike Alexis whose cure for anything from bodyache to moodiness and even hunger can be "cured" by sleeping. I find excessive sleeping a waste of time, he quite frankly never has enough of it.
I love good food.To him food is for survival, no such thing as good food or bad food and doesn't see the logic of queuing for the famous Mellban crab bee hoon.
I love bright colours in my wardrobe, pink, orange, yellow, green. These colors will blind him and may even make him dizzy.
I love to be around people, they charge me and make me more alive. He prefers to be alone and not be drained by conversations with people.
He's a man of logic and reason, for me, it's what sounds sound and what feels right. Feelings make oevr logic for me. To him, it's a unthinkable.
I like to be outdoors, he prefer to be indoor where the sun doesn't get him.
I like the google box, he likes the internet.
I like eating breakfast... He just wants to sleep in.
I like coffee, he likes milo peng.
I like to have people over in the house, he only sees the mess to be cleared after that.
We're so worlds apart, but yet so in love too :)
I'm in a don't feel like sleeping mood. I don't like to sleep much, unlike Alexis whose cure for anything from bodyache to moodiness and even hunger can be "cured" by sleeping. I find excessive sleeping a waste of time, he quite frankly never has enough of it.
I love good food.To him food is for survival, no such thing as good food or bad food and doesn't see the logic of queuing for the famous Mellban crab bee hoon.
I love bright colours in my wardrobe, pink, orange, yellow, green. These colors will blind him and may even make him dizzy.
I love to be around people, they charge me and make me more alive. He prefers to be alone and not be drained by conversations with people.
He's a man of logic and reason, for me, it's what sounds sound and what feels right. Feelings make oevr logic for me. To him, it's a unthinkable.
I like to be outdoors, he prefer to be indoor where the sun doesn't get him.
I like the google box, he likes the internet.
I like eating breakfast... He just wants to sleep in.
I like coffee, he likes milo peng.
I like to have people over in the house, he only sees the mess to be cleared after that.
We're so worlds apart, but yet so in love too :)
Reflections on the Break Up
Watched the movie the Break Up yesterday. The plot seems familar. Boy meets girl, they fall in love then become a couple. Fast forward into the future and the lovey dovey pair ends up hating the guts of each other. He hates the way she bosses him and refuses to let him have a pool table in the house. She cant stand the way he cant pick matching clothes and wouldn't do the dishes for her. So she throws him the ultimum, lets break up.
But they both don't wanna break up. They just want the other party to want to do things for them, like want to buy flowers for her even though she says she doesn't like flowers. Or just want to do the dishes without really doing them. But no, they prefer to keep each other guessing what they expect from the other and get mad when the other party is well plain clueless or just non-chalent about the matter.
Sounds familar?
In fact, I have been guilty of it myself. And for some strange reason Alexis kept defending the male lead by saying that the girl is at fault ...I think he's hinting at something. But hasn't he even learnt from the show, it's no good hinting. Sometimes it's best to say it as it is. Why get into needless quarrels and fights when we can communicate? And in my defence, I say guys are usually the ones who run the other way when they hear their lady go, Wanna talk? I should know... I'm married to a man who's not much of a talker. But we're learning... and we can only be more accepting of each other by communicating our expectations and not play mind games or guessing games. I like games, but am not game for such games.
Watched the movie the Break Up yesterday. The plot seems familar. Boy meets girl, they fall in love then become a couple. Fast forward into the future and the lovey dovey pair ends up hating the guts of each other. He hates the way she bosses him and refuses to let him have a pool table in the house. She cant stand the way he cant pick matching clothes and wouldn't do the dishes for her. So she throws him the ultimum, lets break up.
But they both don't wanna break up. They just want the other party to want to do things for them, like want to buy flowers for her even though she says she doesn't like flowers. Or just want to do the dishes without really doing them. But no, they prefer to keep each other guessing what they expect from the other and get mad when the other party is well plain clueless or just non-chalent about the matter.
Sounds familar?
In fact, I have been guilty of it myself. And for some strange reason Alexis kept defending the male lead by saying that the girl is at fault ...I think he's hinting at something. But hasn't he even learnt from the show, it's no good hinting. Sometimes it's best to say it as it is. Why get into needless quarrels and fights when we can communicate? And in my defence, I say guys are usually the ones who run the other way when they hear their lady go, Wanna talk? I should know... I'm married to a man who's not much of a talker. But we're learning... and we can only be more accepting of each other by communicating our expectations and not play mind games or guessing games. I like games, but am not game for such games.
Monday, August 14, 2006
Was at the young adults retreat over the weekend. We caught the fireworks at the Esplanade and it was well worth squeezing thru the crowd and waiting for it. Only felt that the firworks were too random in no particular order. And at the end, they just fired out whatever pattern they had for the finale. Kindda funny the way they just fired away. Anyway glad to be there to watch it this year with new friends and before we started the program for the night.
The retreat was a good time to bond all the yound adults.. from the really young ones to the not so young ones. Only rant was that the location could be in a better place. Living in a hostel with other international students, and also sheets that look dubious were quite arghh... Livable but.. well I ran off after the 2nd day :P
But it's been a long time since I had the time to sit down with some of them to catch up and just know how they are doing in their lives. A time of connecting, sharing lives and even dreams. I think many of them needed that, the friendships, the support, knowing that there are people who are running the race with them.
I know I need that too...
The retreat was a good time to bond all the yound adults.. from the really young ones to the not so young ones. Only rant was that the location could be in a better place. Living in a hostel with other international students, and also sheets that look dubious were quite arghh... Livable but.. well I ran off after the 2nd day :P
But it's been a long time since I had the time to sit down with some of them to catch up and just know how they are doing in their lives. A time of connecting, sharing lives and even dreams. I think many of them needed that, the friendships, the support, knowing that there are people who are running the race with them.
I know I need that too...
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Time for a workout
My gym membership at Fitness First ended in July. Couldn't keep up with the hefty fees for the membership and anyway the no of visits no longer could justice my continued membership too. not to mention I don't really feel motivated to exercise after the wedding.
But I still know the importance of exercise no matter how unmotivated I am to do it. After all the effects sure are slow... And I'm not quite one to reap from the fruits of my labour in this area that easily. Blame it on the bad genes. The "breathe also will get fat" kinda genes. And it doesn't help that my body is the kinda that needs lotsa cardio to even shed a kg.
So with some determination to get into better shape, I'm off for a jog today. Hopefully I'll have the same determination to keep to it on a more regular basis. By the way, circle is a shape too :P But definitely not the shape I have in min.
My gym membership at Fitness First ended in July. Couldn't keep up with the hefty fees for the membership and anyway the no of visits no longer could justice my continued membership too. not to mention I don't really feel motivated to exercise after the wedding.
But I still know the importance of exercise no matter how unmotivated I am to do it. After all the effects sure are slow... And I'm not quite one to reap from the fruits of my labour in this area that easily. Blame it on the bad genes. The "breathe also will get fat" kinda genes. And it doesn't help that my body is the kinda that needs lotsa cardio to even shed a kg.
So with some determination to get into better shape, I'm off for a jog today. Hopefully I'll have the same determination to keep to it on a more regular basis. By the way, circle is a shape too :P But definitely not the shape I have in min.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Memories from the honeymoon
We were in Melbourne from 6 June till 13 June, a good one week. It was turning winter in Melbourne with temperatures of between 7-13 degrees. A good change to the humid and hot weather in spore. How I miss Melbourne :)
Just outside the Federation Square. Somewhat similar to our Esplanade where the art scene and funky cafes are. On the night that Australia played against Japan, they screened it on a huge screen for the Fans to cheer the Scocceroos.
This is a must eat place. Was highly recommended to me by my cousin and I have since been there twice when I'm in Melbourne. The pancakes are so Yummm!
We're here in Geelong on the second day as we make the drive up to the Great Ocean Road.
Alexis is here with the famous bollards that are scattered around the beach. A adorable icon of Geelong.
We have finally reached the famous scenic road of Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road.
The sights are a wonder to behold as we hear the crashing of the waves and feel the breeze in our hair. The coastal ride brings you so close to nature and so close to God as we marvel at the beauty of His hands.
Check out the red sky. It turned this red when it was only 5pm.
We were in Melbourne from 6 June till 13 June, a good one week. It was turning winter in Melbourne with temperatures of between 7-13 degrees. A good change to the humid and hot weather in spore. How I miss Melbourne :)
Just outside the Federation Square. Somewhat similar to our Esplanade where the art scene and funky cafes are. On the night that Australia played against Japan, they screened it on a huge screen for the Fans to cheer the Scocceroos.
This is a must eat place. Was highly recommended to me by my cousin and I have since been there twice when I'm in Melbourne. The pancakes are so Yummm!
We're here in Geelong on the second day as we make the drive up to the Great Ocean Road.
Alexis is here with the famous bollards that are scattered around the beach. A adorable icon of Geelong.
We have finally reached the famous scenic road of Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road.
The sights are a wonder to behold as we hear the crashing of the waves and feel the breeze in our hair. The coastal ride brings you so close to nature and so close to God as we marvel at the beauty of His hands.
Check out the red sky. It turned this red when it was only 5pm.
Bowling Nite
Back from my company's bowling tournament. To think that with my lousy skills I can still be part of a team. They must really be so kind to me. Just after the 2nd round, I broke my nail. Yes, the one on my right thumb, which resulted in my lousy score by the way. Then again have I already mentioned that I have no skills to speak of anyway.
But the whole evening was really enjoyable. In fact, I think that my present company is one where people really take time to have fun. Where there are so many committes to plan activities, from sports to D&D, healthy lifestyle, and all. Even our CEO bothered to turn up and mingle with everyone and bowl with the rest of us while we cheer and jeer at each other. And though my score of a hundred didn't get me a place to the final play offs, I really enjoyed myself. Seeing everyone let their hair down, knowing who are the ultra competitive ones, the tai ko ones, the skillful ones and like me the ones who just take part for the mere fun of it.
Working in this company has been a refreshing change in environment. One where you can speak your mind, one where colleagues have no hidden agenda, one where you see your bosses act stupid in front of you without being embrassed. I appreciate it a lot, though there have been moments that I wish I didn't have to go to work, I think I still like it here. Pity that my boss is leaving soon. I'll miss his nonsense.
Back from my company's bowling tournament. To think that with my lousy skills I can still be part of a team. They must really be so kind to me. Just after the 2nd round, I broke my nail. Yes, the one on my right thumb, which resulted in my lousy score by the way. Then again have I already mentioned that I have no skills to speak of anyway.
But the whole evening was really enjoyable. In fact, I think that my present company is one where people really take time to have fun. Where there are so many committes to plan activities, from sports to D&D, healthy lifestyle, and all. Even our CEO bothered to turn up and mingle with everyone and bowl with the rest of us while we cheer and jeer at each other. And though my score of a hundred didn't get me a place to the final play offs, I really enjoyed myself. Seeing everyone let their hair down, knowing who are the ultra competitive ones, the tai ko ones, the skillful ones and like me the ones who just take part for the mere fun of it.
Working in this company has been a refreshing change in environment. One where you can speak your mind, one where colleagues have no hidden agenda, one where you see your bosses act stupid in front of you without being embrassed. I appreciate it a lot, though there have been moments that I wish I didn't have to go to work, I think I still like it here. Pity that my boss is leaving soon. I'll miss his nonsense.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Married Life
The realities of married life is slowly sinking in. It's good to be married. It's good to have our our home, to live on our own. (Alexis is beside me saying "Good!":) Though we are not so excited about the housework. Saturday is officially a housework day. Do the laundry, sweep the floor, mop the floor.. But Alexis has been a good husband helping out in all the housework :)
More wedding photos, http://picasaweb.google.com/alexistay/Wedding1
Thursday, May 25, 2006
The big day is almost here... just 8 more days. I cant believe how much preparation had gone into just one day. But it's worth it for a special day, a very very special day for Alexis & I :)
But in the midst of preparing for the wedding, it has also taught us many things about each other. Like even till now, we still dun see eye to eye on so things. And I dun think we always have to, though it will make our decision making much simplier and happier minus all the needless quarrels. But it's learning to accept each others views and appreciating our difference that makes this relationship of ours grow in depth and understanding. And I also come to love the different sides of Alexis, though there are sometimes I have still yet to come to love :P
But I'm really so touched and thankful for all our family and friends who have helped us for the preparation. We're indeed blessed and loved.
But in the midst of preparing for the wedding, it has also taught us many things about each other. Like even till now, we still dun see eye to eye on so things. And I dun think we always have to, though it will make our decision making much simplier and happier minus all the needless quarrels. But it's learning to accept each others views and appreciating our difference that makes this relationship of ours grow in depth and understanding. And I also come to love the different sides of Alexis, though there are sometimes I have still yet to come to love :P
But I'm really so touched and thankful for all our family and friends who have helped us for the preparation. We're indeed blessed and loved.
Friday, May 05, 2006
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Feeling left out
I don't know if it's the pre-wedding stress, I'm feeling low :( Birthday was a "shitty" one this year. Erm not trying to be rude, but I was down with diarrhea and the only time I was out of the house on my birthday was to see the doc. No presents too, not even from Alexis *complains* no card too...
Well at least the cell cared to come and surprise me on my birthday. Thanks ya all. That at least made it a bit more memorable for my 26th birthday. Still feel unloved *pouts*
Going to wash the house this weekend and sad to say we're on our own. Gotta roll the sleeves and pants up and get dirty. Maybe I'll put it behind me and do what else needs to be done.
I don't know if it's the pre-wedding stress, I'm feeling low :( Birthday was a "shitty" one this year. Erm not trying to be rude, but I was down with diarrhea and the only time I was out of the house on my birthday was to see the doc. No presents too, not even from Alexis *complains* no card too...
Well at least the cell cared to come and surprise me on my birthday. Thanks ya all. That at least made it a bit more memorable for my 26th birthday. Still feel unloved *pouts*
Going to wash the house this weekend and sad to say we're on our own. Gotta roll the sleeves and pants up and get dirty. Maybe I'll put it behind me and do what else needs to be done.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
I finally get to cast my vote this year. After years of walk over, finally the opposition is gaining ground at this year's election and coming out in greater force. And base on what's been reported on the papers and on the news, things are really getting very interesting. Well lets see what happens on 6th May and may the best party win.
Anyway I'm not sure if this party who has hung up posters in my area will win. To garner support, they have hung posters of themselves with the diagram of a box with a tick instead of the cross. Don't they realise that if voters drew a tick instead of a cross, these votes are considered void? So smart, so smart.
Finally the house will be ready by this weekend. Went to meet the contractor today and gave him a list of items to rectify. Washing can start this weekend!!! Absolutley delighted and excited. Then next week it's when the furniture get delivered and more shopping at Ikea too! Yippee :) I cant believe it that that wedding is only in a month's time.
Very soon I'll be walking down the aisle in my wedding gown. Very soon I'll be taking my vows and saying I do. Very soon I'll be a mrs. Very soon I'll be shifting out to start a new family with Alexis. Very soon I'll be all independent and dependent. Very soon I'll be someone's wife. Very very soon...
Anyway I'm not sure if this party who has hung up posters in my area will win. To garner support, they have hung posters of themselves with the diagram of a box with a tick instead of the cross. Don't they realise that if voters drew a tick instead of a cross, these votes are considered void? So smart, so smart.
Finally the house will be ready by this weekend. Went to meet the contractor today and gave him a list of items to rectify. Washing can start this weekend!!! Absolutley delighted and excited. Then next week it's when the furniture get delivered and more shopping at Ikea too! Yippee :) I cant believe it that that wedding is only in a month's time.
Very soon I'll be walking down the aisle in my wedding gown. Very soon I'll be taking my vows and saying I do. Very soon I'll be a mrs. Very soon I'll be shifting out to start a new family with Alexis. Very soon I'll be all independent and dependent. Very soon I'll be someone's wife. Very very soon...
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Body aching..
2 visits to the gym this week. Plus 1 more personal training session tomorrow. However my weight is not really going down as much as I hoped. Gym membership at Fitness First is not cheap yet I feel I'm wasting my $$ away. But I have a feeling I'' discontinue after the wedding and perhaps but equipments at home or climb stairs since it has been the formula for some grogeous I know :)
But in any case, I had 3 rounds of LS today. It hurts so bad, I probably lost someweight water.. In fact it prevented me from jogging anymore because of the law of gravity. Sorry too much details. :P My bad.
Alexis just commented that I have a tendancy to get stomach upset, be it diarrhorea, constipation, colic, etc. So problematic. I also feel I have too many stomach problems. Oh well...
2 visits to the gym this week. Plus 1 more personal training session tomorrow. However my weight is not really going down as much as I hoped. Gym membership at Fitness First is not cheap yet I feel I'm wasting my $$ away. But I have a feeling I'' discontinue after the wedding and perhaps but equipments at home or climb stairs since it has been the formula for some grogeous I know :)
But in any case, I had 3 rounds of LS today. It hurts so bad, I probably lost some
Alexis just commented that I have a tendancy to get stomach upset, be it diarrhorea, constipation, colic, etc. So problematic. I also feel I have too many stomach problems. Oh well...
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
It's now 1:33am and I'm still up posting this entry.
Just went to view the wedding photos that was taken. Heh Alexis has no chance to be a model, at least not with such artificial smile. Heh no offense yeah dear. Choosing the photos were not easy, at first we short listed 75! Then went down to 47 then went up to 52 then down again and finally we selected 65 photos! They have sent it for the designers to add in the artwork and it will only be ready in 2 weeks time. Very anxious and I do hope they do a good job of it, coz it's really burning a huge hole in our pockets! Better be WORTH it.
Easter Sunday was great. The whole production turned out well surprisingly too. Oh God forgive me for having so little faith and for forgetting that it's not really the reason why we even celebrate Easter Sunday. Such a humbling experience. And I cant wait for the year end HUGE production for Christmas! Truely awed by the opportunity to be a part of it and what God has in store.
Yeah, finally my contractor told me that the house will be ready for hand over by end of the month. Most of the carpentary is already up. Reckon that by Sun, the kitchen work top and toilet basin top and washing would be done by then! Next is the final round of paint then will be getting the air con, curtain tracks up. I cant wait to shift in! I cant wait for the wedding, I cant wait to be married!!!
Just went to view the wedding photos that was taken. Heh Alexis has no chance to be a model, at least not with such artificial smile. Heh no offense yeah dear. Choosing the photos were not easy, at first we short listed 75! Then went down to 47 then went up to 52 then down again and finally we selected 65 photos! They have sent it for the designers to add in the artwork and it will only be ready in 2 weeks time. Very anxious and I do hope they do a good job of it, coz it's really burning a huge hole in our pockets! Better be WORTH it.
Easter Sunday was great. The whole production turned out well surprisingly too. Oh God forgive me for having so little faith and for forgetting that it's not really the reason why we even celebrate Easter Sunday. Such a humbling experience. And I cant wait for the year end HUGE production for Christmas! Truely awed by the opportunity to be a part of it and what God has in store.
Yeah, finally my contractor told me that the house will be ready for hand over by end of the month. Most of the carpentary is already up. Reckon that by Sun, the kitchen work top and toilet basin top and washing would be done by then! Next is the final round of paint then will be getting the air con, curtain tracks up. I cant wait to shift in! I cant wait for the wedding, I cant wait to be married!!!
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Not been blogging for a while now...
Still SO many things to be done for the wedding. Getting stressed. Out standing things include:
1. Decide on food menu
2. Go for food tasting
3. Select wedding photos for wedding album (Hopefully not get tempted to top up so many photos! They cost like $70 per piece!)
4. Make appointment for trial make up
5. Plan actual wedding day scheule
6. Assign roles to bridal party (sorry this is taking forever)
7. Monitor house reno (Taking a long long time and I'm really getting impatient)
8. Send out wedding invitation
9. Decide on hotel deco for the wedding day
10.Still have other funiture to buy, like cupboards, study tables, etc..
Not been seeing eye to eye with Alexis with a couple of things and it's really frustrating. I guess he probably feels the same too. We have different expectations of how the wedding and house should be and he's so laid back and happy for me to make all the decisions. Or maybe he just wants me to be happy so he lets me decide. But I dun like to make decisions on my own especially when I feel these are things that are for our big day or for our home, surely he must have some opinion.
Working things out have not gotten easier especially at this stage when we're about to get married, I do have much higher expectations that Alexis would know me better and know how I like things to be done. But it just goes to show that a relationship has to be worked at, nothing comes automatically and you definately cant assume your partner knows whats in your head. I think that still applies even when you're married.
Been talking about us serving in the same ministry too. When our house is ready, we can have cell in our new place too :)
Still SO many things to be done for the wedding. Getting stressed. Out standing things include:
1. Decide on food menu
2. Go for food tasting
3. Select wedding photos for wedding album (Hopefully not get tempted to top up so many photos! They cost like $70 per piece!)
4. Make appointment for trial make up
5. Plan actual wedding day scheule
6. Assign roles to bridal party (sorry this is taking forever)
7. Monitor house reno (Taking a long long time and I'm really getting impatient)
8. Send out wedding invitation
9. Decide on hotel deco for the wedding day
10.Still have other funiture to buy, like cupboards, study tables, etc..
Not been seeing eye to eye with Alexis with a couple of things and it's really frustrating. I guess he probably feels the same too. We have different expectations of how the wedding and house should be and he's so laid back and happy for me to make all the decisions. Or maybe he just wants me to be happy so he lets me decide. But I dun like to make decisions on my own especially when I feel these are things that are for our big day or for our home, surely he must have some opinion.
Working things out have not gotten easier especially at this stage when we're about to get married, I do have much higher expectations that Alexis would know me better and know how I like things to be done. But it just goes to show that a relationship has to be worked at, nothing comes automatically and you definately cant assume your partner knows whats in your head. I think that still applies even when you're married.
Been talking about us serving in the same ministry too. When our house is ready, we can have cell in our new place too :)
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
I'm sleeping way too little for my own good. Not doing much to keep me pretty and eye bag free. But I'm so excited about the up-coming Thailand trip. I've been surfing website for places to go, food to eat in Bangkok. Will be in Bangkok from friday-monday to source out bargain for home deco stuffs, bags, and more shoes and even enjoy a massage. So exciting! Hopefully the riots will not cause business to come to a stand still.
Wedding photography was fun and memorable :) Cant wait to see the pictures. Oh and the house reno too. Gosh hope things get better. Been a bit of a disappointment with hick ups and mistakes here and there. Will have to keep monitoring closely to make sure we're on scheule, though I suspect the house wouldn't be ready by next weekend :( K lah at least it's all falling into place.
Wedding photography was fun and memorable :) Cant wait to see the pictures. Oh and the house reno too. Gosh hope things get better. Been a bit of a disappointment with hick ups and mistakes here and there. Will have to keep monitoring closely to make sure we're on scheule, though I suspect the house wouldn't be ready by next weekend :( K lah at least it's all falling into place.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Busy busy busy...
The bride to be is so busy! Photoshoot in another one and half week's time. Shortlisted Punggol beach and Botanic Gardens for a nature loving look. Checked out Little Bali at Alexandra but was quite disappointing. Maybe have some shoots at shop houses along spottiswood too. So looking forward to it. And can you believe it, my brother has agreed to accompany us for the shoot. Heh we sure could do with an extra pair of hands to carry stuffs :)
We still have to buy Alexis shoes, shirt, tie, our casual wear. Think of props to bring, like balloon, sparklers, etc. I feel very gan chiong. But need to rest more too, else will look haggard in the photos. Need birdnest, exercise, more water, more sleep, less work, less stress.
Getting married is such a tiring thing and I can just imagine there is only more to come. Already had tensions last weekend at my grandma's place discussing the no. of tables for the dinner banquet. Why cant I have a buffet dinner or just keep it a more private affair. But what to do, have to keep the older generation happy else they think I'm trying to be disrespectful and rude. When my kids get married, I'll tell them they can even skip dinner. Don't see the point of inviting people whom I dun even know or even love me.. Oh well, rant rant rant.
The bride to be is so busy! Photoshoot in another one and half week's time. Shortlisted Punggol beach and Botanic Gardens for a nature loving look. Checked out Little Bali at Alexandra but was quite disappointing. Maybe have some shoots at shop houses along spottiswood too. So looking forward to it. And can you believe it, my brother has agreed to accompany us for the shoot. Heh we sure could do with an extra pair of hands to carry stuffs :)
We still have to buy Alexis shoes, shirt, tie, our casual wear. Think of props to bring, like balloon, sparklers, etc. I feel very gan chiong. But need to rest more too, else will look haggard in the photos. Need birdnest, exercise, more water, more sleep, less work, less stress.
Getting married is such a tiring thing and I can just imagine there is only more to come. Already had tensions last weekend at my grandma's place discussing the no. of tables for the dinner banquet. Why cant I have a buffet dinner or just keep it a more private affair. But what to do, have to keep the older generation happy else they think I'm trying to be disrespectful and rude. When my kids get married, I'll tell them they can even skip dinner. Don't see the point of inviting people whom I dun even know or even love me.. Oh well, rant rant rant.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Exercise makes me hungry but not much lighter... *humpt*
I have at least 5kg to lose by next month so that I can look gorgeous in my wedding photos. I dread seeing my photos. Gosh I look like a whale now :P
Been exercising at least 2X a week, eating lesser and I still don't see much results. And it doesn't help that American Next Top Model is on TV now :P
Ok ok, I'm more than my weight. Relax and just be a happy bride. 4 more months to go.
And here are my bridesmaid, Joy, Cindy and Eeleen :) Thanks girls.
I have at least 5kg to lose by next month so that I can look gorgeous in my wedding photos. I dread seeing my photos. Gosh I look like a whale now :P
Been exercising at least 2X a week, eating lesser and I still don't see much results. And it doesn't help that American Next Top Model is on TV now :P
Ok ok, I'm more than my weight. Relax and just be a happy bride. 4 more months to go.
And here are my bridesmaid, Joy, Cindy and Eeleen :) Thanks girls.
Monday, February 06, 2006
Chocolate fondue is heavenly
Thanks to Victor for buying the chocolate fondue fountain, I finally got to experience the heavenly taste of flowly chocoalate dipped in strawberry, marhshmellow. Thanks for offering to loan it to me on my wedding, I'm sure my guest will lurve it too.
Anyway I was telling Cindy and Victor that I dread it when the couple show photographs of their childhood to school days to dating days during the reception before the wedding dinner. I just find it very cliche.. For me I would love to have a video of well wishes from my friends, colleagues, relatives. Story of how we met, our courtship, our decision to tie the knot, etc. That would make it so much more meaningful that pictures where you look, well not so pretty. Oh and dedications of songs, dances, etc to keep the guest and the wedding couple entertained.
Thanks to Cindy who's preparing a Hen's party for me! *hugs* So exciting, but please ah, nothing naughty. No stripper or embrassing things to do.
So much to look forward too for the wedding, the house and most importantly the life ahead together with the man of my dreams :)One more week to Valentine's Day too.
Thanks to Victor for buying the chocolate fondue fountain, I finally got to experience the heavenly taste of flowly chocoalate dipped in strawberry, marhshmellow. Thanks for offering to loan it to me on my wedding, I'm sure my guest will lurve it too.
Anyway I was telling Cindy and Victor that I dread it when the couple show photographs of their childhood to school days to dating days during the reception before the wedding dinner. I just find it very cliche.. For me I would love to have a video of well wishes from my friends, colleagues, relatives. Story of how we met, our courtship, our decision to tie the knot, etc. That would make it so much more meaningful that pictures where you look, well not so pretty. Oh and dedications of songs, dances, etc to keep the guest and the wedding couple entertained.
Thanks to Cindy who's preparing a Hen's party for me! *hugs* So exciting, but please ah, nothing naughty. No stripper or embrassing things to do.
So much to look forward too for the wedding, the house and most importantly the life ahead together with the man of my dreams :)One more week to Valentine's Day too.
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
There has been quite a bit of happenings in my life over these past few week.
1. I've left my banking job and am going to join an insurance company this coming Friday. One where I work from 8:30-5:15pm, where there's dress down fridays, birthday leave :) Little perks like these makes me feel this is one organization that cares already.
2. My home renovation has started! Yes and for those that know the story, it is a funny one that took me and alexis by surprise. But we have been quite happy with the progress so far. The false ceiling and tiles for the flooring are all done. Next will be the lighting and carpentary. I feel so excited I wanna post many many pictures to share. But I feel so torn with the color schemes. How I wish I were more atuned to such things. I want my house to look swee!
3. We started to buy our home furniture, aircon, eletric appliances, hob, hood, sink, lighting, etc. Our funds are slowly depleting. Scary how much a new house and a wedding can set you back by. But to all who are planning to start your lives together, don't let this hamper your plans because the fruits of it will be sweet as you both start on your lives together surving on water, bread and love. Oh no I've been hit by the love bug so actually say that ;P
4. Alexis new car, the red picanto is coming soon! So excited and we bought our mascott for the car, none other than the very red guy himself, Elmo! Very soon, we'll be zipping about in our new cutesy looking automobile.
5. I have choosen my gowns, both for the actual day and the photography. I absolutely love my wedding gown which I designed and got the designer to sew it. I do think I can make it on the show, Project Runaway too, minus the sewing part. I think the style of the gown is so reflective of me with the pink beadings, so sweet. *haha* And more sweetness in the evening gown too with flowly flowers. And because of all the fittings, I think I have to shed some weight to look pretty in my gowns.
6. So I bought new goggles, weights and cook books to start on my new healthy lifestyle. So far so good. I attempted to cook myself a healthy dinner of udon and it turned out quite bad, even I'm not too keen on it. I'm just thankful Alexis is not particular about food. For someone who doesn't fancy the finer cusine and cant tell food when it has gone back.. I think he'll eat anything. Not that I'll make him eat bad food.. Anyway we have a KFC and a MacDonalds within walking distance from our home so he can always go grab a bite if my cooking still doesn't improve :P
1. I've left my banking job and am going to join an insurance company this coming Friday. One where I work from 8:30-5:15pm, where there's dress down fridays, birthday leave :) Little perks like these makes me feel this is one organization that cares already.
2. My home renovation has started! Yes and for those that know the story, it is a funny one that took me and alexis by surprise. But we have been quite happy with the progress so far. The false ceiling and tiles for the flooring are all done. Next will be the lighting and carpentary. I feel so excited I wanna post many many pictures to share. But I feel so torn with the color schemes. How I wish I were more atuned to such things. I want my house to look swee!
3. We started to buy our home furniture, aircon, eletric appliances, hob, hood, sink, lighting, etc. Our funds are slowly depleting. Scary how much a new house and a wedding can set you back by. But to all who are planning to start your lives together, don't let this hamper your plans because the fruits of it will be sweet as you both start on your lives together surving on water, bread and love. Oh no I've been hit by the love bug so actually say that ;P
4. Alexis new car, the red picanto is coming soon! So excited and we bought our mascott for the car, none other than the very red guy himself, Elmo! Very soon, we'll be zipping about in our new cutesy looking automobile.
5. I have choosen my gowns, both for the actual day and the photography. I absolutely love my wedding gown which I designed and got the designer to sew it. I do think I can make it on the show, Project Runaway too, minus the sewing part. I think the style of the gown is so reflective of me with the pink beadings, so sweet. *haha* And more sweetness in the evening gown too with flowly flowers. And because of all the fittings, I think I have to shed some weight to look pretty in my gowns.
6. So I bought new goggles, weights and cook books to start on my new healthy lifestyle. So far so good. I attempted to cook myself a healthy dinner of udon and it turned out quite bad, even I'm not too keen on it. I'm just thankful Alexis is not particular about food. For someone who doesn't fancy the finer cusine and cant tell food when it has gone back.. I think he'll eat anything. Not that I'll make him eat bad food.. Anyway we have a KFC and a MacDonalds within walking distance from our home so he can always go grab a bite if my cooking still doesn't improve :P
Friday, January 13, 2006
Time for pictures..
From 2005 Christmas, with courtesy from the budding photographer, Becky.
My cell group. A place where lians and bengs are never turned away, simply we're one.
Cindy and I
The tua ba pau
Tell me where is the resemblance? Maybe the oh so red and rosy cheeks here.
With the glamourous mom to be, our christmas drama director, Jocelyn.
How can we forget the Pharisee and the two san pat village women :P Yours truely and the dancing queen, Rach.
From 2005 Christmas, with courtesy from the budding photographer, Becky.
My cell group. A place where lians and bengs are never turned away, simply we're one.
Cindy and I
The tua ba pau
Tell me where is the resemblance? Maybe the oh so red and rosy cheeks here.
With the glamourous mom to be, our christmas drama director, Jocelyn.
How can we forget the Pharisee and the two san pat village women :P Yours truely and the dancing queen, Rach.
Sunday, January 08, 2006
On to a new year.. 2006
Before the new year started, I thought about the many events that happened in my life last year and I'm just so amazed by the goodness and faithfullness of God.
In 2005..
Mar: Got my first promotion at my current job after working for a 1 1/2. Nothing short than the favor of the Lord.
Apr: Proposal from Alexis :) So sweet, he had a surprise for me and proposed on my birthday when we were at the peak in Hong Kong. What a blessed woman I am.
Jun: Successfully applied for our new home at McNair after 2 failed attempt at balloting. What better location for my boyfriend who loves McDonalds (see the similarity)
Dec: Sis attended church camp and decided to come back to Church!! And I got a new job which I've been praying for. Christmas drama was a BLAST and next year will be a bigger production!
And many many more events, big and small that made 2005 a great year. And I know that in the year 2006, it will be an awesome one. Yes and in fact, I feel in my spirit that 2006 is a year of newness and will be a year of breakthroughs for me.
Marvel at God's goodness as Mom came to attend church on the first service of the year and both mom and dad were at church today and even went down for the altar call. Can you say a BIG AMEN to that! I teared, I cried. Even for times when I feel I don't care enough or love enough to pray for them, yet God did what I cant do.. to move in their hearts and bring them back to the house of God. He's really so awesome. And I know that one day, one day, Matthew will come back too. One day, I know I can see my whole family in church once again. Oh how heaven will rejoice :)
I'm so looking forward to 2006 and what will unfold. Yes, my wedding, new house, new job and more importantly the new challenges and new adventures in God. Exciting, exciting.
Before the new year started, I thought about the many events that happened in my life last year and I'm just so amazed by the goodness and faithfullness of God.
In 2005..
Mar: Got my first promotion at my current job after working for a 1 1/2. Nothing short than the favor of the Lord.
Apr: Proposal from Alexis :) So sweet, he had a surprise for me and proposed on my birthday when we were at the peak in Hong Kong. What a blessed woman I am.
Jun: Successfully applied for our new home at McNair after 2 failed attempt at balloting. What better location for my boyfriend who loves McDonalds (see the similarity)
Dec: Sis attended church camp and decided to come back to Church!! And I got a new job which I've been praying for. Christmas drama was a BLAST and next year will be a bigger production!
And many many more events, big and small that made 2005 a great year. And I know that in the year 2006, it will be an awesome one. Yes and in fact, I feel in my spirit that 2006 is a year of newness and will be a year of breakthroughs for me.
Marvel at God's goodness as Mom came to attend church on the first service of the year and both mom and dad were at church today and even went down for the altar call. Can you say a BIG AMEN to that! I teared, I cried. Even for times when I feel I don't care enough or love enough to pray for them, yet God did what I cant do.. to move in their hearts and bring them back to the house of God. He's really so awesome. And I know that one day, one day, Matthew will come back too. One day, I know I can see my whole family in church once again. Oh how heaven will rejoice :)
I'm so looking forward to 2006 and what will unfold. Yes, my wedding, new house, new job and more importantly the new challenges and new adventures in God. Exciting, exciting.
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