Bridal Trial Makeup & Friends Pics

Huiqing and me.













Sharon and me.











Sharon & Leonard












Huiqing and Sharon

Huiqing, Sharon and me.

HAPPY WEEKEND!!!

This weekend has been great!!! The BEST part is that it rained every morning! And I always snuggled up in bed till 9plus!!!! Have not done this for a looooong while. Felt it was a much needed break! Partly, MIL was out of town with eldest BIL, SIL, niece. So we would not be woken from our sleep. Hah... GREAT!

Went for my bridal trial on Saturday. Found that the MUA is pretty good. it turned out to be natural. So I engaged her for my actual day liao. Another thing off the checklist! Yippee...

Went to meet Sharon for her birthday celebration at Orchard. GOSH, you cannot believe it was super-duper crowded on Sat. I wondered what's going on till I saw the word "SALES" being hung up everywhere. We ate at the Wisma Republic Foodcourt and had our fondue and drinks at the Coffee-Club inside Kinokuniya. I know where to go for next time. It's a good hide-out. A place where you can go where you want to have a drink and long chit-chat sessions. Not much disturbance.

We will be meeting up at Sharon's place for our next gathering on the 16-July. Huiqing will be bringing Ethel and OH YA, her second baby... currently 3 months old in the mummy's stomach! We were so excited yesterday when she broke the news to us! And everybody's partner is also being invited. Desmond(Qing's HB) will be there. Funyi(Huiyi's BF) ... not too sure if he will be in SIN? Leonard(Sharon's HB) will be in SIN. As for Allan..... guess guess? He said YES!!! *without much cajoling from me* That was a great surprise for me. Of course, a PLEASANT one. Cos most of the time, he's abit like a hermit crab. Likes to stay in his own place or hanging out together with me. So I was more prepared to going to Sharon's place by myself which I am OK with too. Of course more glad if he's going. That made me felt very happy last night! Felt good to catch up again with friends. Sometimes felt that time flies when we are happily chatting away. Think we might have to do some things together. Cos we usually meet once a month at most and it's dinner and drinks. Erm... any common interest? haha... Trying to brainstorm => Movies, spa, facials, sports? Aiyo, that's all I can think of right now. Abit pathetic right? But actually to me, just hanging out chit-chatting or shopping around is good enough. Ok, I will keep on thinking... but meeting at sharon's place is definitely good cos we can simply relax & have fun. We planned for buying take-ins, maybe play abit of mahjong, playing with Ethel(who is 7 months old).... Saw her babbling in Qing's video clips. So cute. And she's very active.

Went to make deposit for our study-desk(2 units) and dressing table today liao! So finally furniture stuff are more or less settled. 3 things off our Checklist!~ Still have sofa and tv console left. We will probably get the former after our furniture has come in cos it's hard to visualise how much space we have after everything sets in. TV console should not be an issue.

So now, need to settle wedding photos layout. Erm next... honeymoon planning!!!! *feeling upbeat and excited!* Maybe will start looking around next weekend at various travel agencies in Pearl Complex.

Wedding cards will be ready in a week's time. So we need to start consolidating friends that we are inviting. Think that's all for now.

Was lamenting to Allan today while in car," Wedding is really very troublesome. Got so many things to plan. There seems to be a thousand and one things. *ok, I'm exaggerating*. But on the other hand, it's a once-in-a-lifetime event." So I'm trying to enjoy myself while doing the planning. Most important thing is don't be too tough on yourself. And Compromise between both parties is very important.

The Weekend is Here!!!

I am So HAPPY that the weekend is here! Totally drained... so it's time to rest and re-charge my batteries!

Went to Beach Road hawker center just now. My 1st time eating there. My father-in-law recommended us the Claypot rice over there. The stall-owners used charcoal to cook it!!! The rice wasn't that nice initially. But the chicken was tender though. So Allan was busy scrapping the slightly burnt rice. Hmm... it tastes better with the "chao-ta" rice. *yummy*

Went to Furniture Mall after that. To see furniture... AGAIN!
Phew! It just seems like we have been furniture shopping till we SIAN already. The more we see, the more confused we get! But fortunately, we have more or less decided on 2 study desks and my dressing table! So GLAD!!! =) And most importantly, I or rather WE LIKE IT!

Long time never post updates of my little niece, Tiffany. Have been too busy. hee... She has started going to school! The youngest one over there being only One & half years only. She needs my MIL to accompany her during her 4 hours lessons else she will WAIL!!!.. but she's really adorable. After going to school, can see some changes in her. Her speech development has improved! Now can call Allan "shu-shu" meaning uncle in mandarin. But she's very funny. When Allan is far away, she will call loud loud..."shu shu". As he gets nearer, she will not call. Like very "pai sei". HAHA... she's the joy of the family.

Will be posting 2 videos of her. The 1st one was taken some time back. Finds it really cute! But didn't post it cos the initial part kept filming my butts. Shucks! That's the skill of my hubby yah?

The 2nd video was taken yesterday. She was giggling away when I play it to her. Not that well-taken cos I was trying to film her kissing me. not easy...

Hmm... I will be going for my bridal trial make-up tomorrow. Crossing my fingers that the MUA will do a nice job.

Will be Sharon's birthday tomorrow so we will be celebrating together! Tomorrow is her Exact Birthday! Happy Birthday, Girl!

Team Building at Pulau UBIN!

Finally the pic is out!
Here's a group pic.

SIANZ!!!

Been feeling lethargic these days. Lack of sleep coupled with the fact that there are so many meetings these day just makes me feel so…erm… worn-out and lost. MEETINGs… Meetings…meetings…

SIAN arh. I will go and make a cup of Green Tea to soothe my “not-so-good” throat.
After that, must go back to WORK liao. GRrrrr….

Things that U Do.... and what it means to me.

I'm trying to go home more often these days. starting to feel nostalgic already. But somehow I miss knight alot when he's not by my side. I know he is always trying to make my life better, pampering me in his own ways.

Whenever I'm at his place, he will send me to work without fail. He stays in Upper Paya Lebar and works at Chai Chee (near Bedok) whereas I work at Alexandra. So the morning journey goes like this: Upper Paya Lebar -> Alexandra Road -> Bedok. And the most noble thing I feel is that he has to wake up AN HOUR EARLY to do this. If i'm not staying at his place, he just need to wake up at 8am cos he starts work at 9am. I feel touched whenever I think of this... to sacrifice morning sleep? It's hard to do man. My 1st job was at Boon Lay, so u can imagine it was even worst. further away. Although he is a very practical man, and petrol prices have only been increasing these day (darn it!), but he never ever complains that it cost alot to drive me to work.

He's expressive of his feelings for me which to me, means alot!!! And when I'm trudging through my day feeling weary, the sms-es of encouragement just makes it better.

He read from somewhere that amber is good for me so he went looking around and bought a couple of amber jewellery for me pretty seriously. I’m wearing them almost every single day with the sincere faith that not only is it good for my well-being, but also basking in the love & care from him! He just wants the best for me. He spurs me onto greater heights when I’m not that sure. I might not make it but I tried my very best.

So dear, I might not go to your house that often during wkdays these days, but I love you still the same!

P/s: I can’t wait to see you tomorrow!

Before you know it, it's over! (Wkend..)

I know I should really be in bed and wandering in dreamland now. But had such an active night that I am still unable to sleep. Wondered if it was the cup of teh-alia (ginger milk tea) that I had for supper or? Think it was coupled with the thoughts of what furniture to buy for the room.

Was quite sick on Fri. so rested at home on Sat and finished off the last 5 episodes of Desperate Housewives 2. As usual, their ending cannot make it meaning leaving me with lots of question marks. Eg: I cannot understand why Mike Delfino was being knocked down? What motive did that driver had? The season finale always leave me feeling that it's a dark show. It showed the various kinds of emotions that human-beings have.

Wedding stuff:
-> Bedsheet is settled. NO MORE shopping for that.
-> Happened to buy chance upon a pair of Tangs studio shoes selling at 70% off. Felt satisfied with my great buy! hehe...
-> Looking for my actual day make-up artist(MUA). Aiyo, I cannot believe how much MUA from M'sia charge nowadays. Same rate as Spore ones and they charge you in Sin dollars. *Faintz* I found a Spore MUA with reasonable rates. Going for a trial make-up this Sat. Hopefully it turns out well.
-> Went furniture-shopping today. Think we might need to go IKEA again as we saw a couple of "not bad" sofa in the catalog just now.

That's all for now. Zzzzzzzzzzz.

~~Unique Earrings~~

Was on MSN just now and happened to see Jennifer's blog. Went in and gosh! I was amazed by her talent and flaire for making earrings. All those posted were made by her! :> So just wanna helped her spread the word around. http://shuureicollection.blogspot.com/

Had spoken to her sometime back and she was telling me about her obsession with making earrings. She was having these craze for earrings and actually started making for her own-self.

I'm actually thinking of buying a pair for myself. :)

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I'm still on the way to recovery these few days. Now it's the cough and blocked nose phase. Can't wait to get well soon so that I can dine and enjoy myself. So nowadays,I'm very disciplined... coming home after work. Too tired to go shopping. But that's something which I look forward to. It's to watch "Da Chang Jin" every night. It's the "IT" show at the moment for Beau and me.

Hmm.... we are now in the "photo-layout" phase of our wedding photo album. I think it's the most "headache" step. cos it's De Step before ur photo album goes into printing and you just wanna make sure IT'S OK before we say OK. Argh... but can't wait to see the final outcome.

Oops... Da Chang Jin is coming up soon!

tata

Touching...

Read this in the Straits Times today... I was touched by it.

The Final Flight

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work , to play,
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
Don't grieve for me, for now I am free

SORE THROAT looming!!!

Lotsa thoughts flying in my head. Plus the feeling of slight sore throat infection. Tomorrow going to Vienna for dinner to celebrate hubby's birthday! I'm so worried that my throat cannot tahan until then. Hopefully my throat Sat then start infection. at least still can enjoy dinner tomorrow.

Feel that life is superficial at times... i don't know why? When I just don't feel like talking to anyone. Cos it's a waste of time and energy. Like now. in my room, watching lotsa TV, blogging, Msn-ing. hmm... feels quite good thou.

Suddenly dawns on me that better come home more often. later married already everyday must go hubby place. Seems abit scary. but ok lah. want to come home still can come home right?

Went to Robinsons yesterday after my course at Crown hotel. Guess what? Went bedsheet-shopping again. Saw a very good deal. Oasis-Living bedsheet. bedsheet + quilt cover + 2 pillow cases only $134!!! good deal. the sales lady very helpful too. Told her wanna bring hb see 1st before buying. She even told me dont worry, sat still got stock. going to jio HB to go Robinsons this Sat! I guess our fav dept store is Robinsons now...

Feeling SICK!

I am starting to feel that sore throat infection is creeping on me. Loaded myself with lots of Vitamin C. I am going for a dinner feast tomorrow. GOSH! Pls don't let this happen to me. ARGH!!!

Looking forward to going home and rest.....

Robinsons, Here I Come!!!

Finally got my Robinsons credit card on Wednesday! Can't wait for it to come cos... I was ready to qiong and buy my bedsheet stuff in preparation for my wedding. I think I would be lost without the help of the Sealy promoter, Ai Pheng who told me previously to go look for her during GSS. She would bring me to buy the bedsheet.

She gave good recommendations indeed! Showed us 2 brands called Gainsborough and Kinu. Gainsborough was cheaper for the bedsheet but quilt cover wise, Kinu was cheaper. In the end, we bought bedsheet, quilt cover and quilt from Robinsons today! 1st time blowing so much money on bedsheet! But for something 460 threadcount/10 sq cm, I think it is worthwhile. We have "invested" heavily in our bed. haha... that's what Beau said. I replied," We would have the feeling of sleeping in a hotel yah." And I am truly looking forward to it! Can't wait for the bed to arrive!

All in all... had a fun time shopping for the bedding stuff and we also had a shopping list of stuff for Allan's parents. Most were accomplished. Hmm... a great sense of satisfaction! But alas, heartache about parking fees => $10.20

That's what I hate about going to Orchard on a Saturday but tomorrow, we have to go to Malaysia. That's life yah...

4th Year Anniversary!

Today is our 4th Years Anniversary! 1st June! We almost forgot about it. It's the 4th year since we became a couple. If I didn't remember wrongly, we went for a drink at Insomnia Bar at Chijmes. Then we went to Fort Canning Park for a walk... and that's where he held my hands.... No direct confessions but the way he put it was funny. My heart was fluttering & I was simply giggly away, i think.

Feels really sweet in my heart. Somehow I can still recall it vividly. That just seems like yesterday when we were friends transitioning into boy-girl relationship. Of course during the courtship or honeymoon period, we would dine at fancy restaurants and go for drinks at clubs. Now, into the hubby-wifey mode, we don't spend that kind of non-sensible money. Partly, also we don't like to drink. haha... once in a while, but not our type. He pampers me through his little actions and thoughtfulness. Like he knows I love sashimi, will try to bring me to my fav jap restaurants to eat. Always let me make the choice as to what to eat cos whatever I wish to eat, he will be fine with it. I am the fussy one. I loved to watch Sex & the City, he bought the serials for me to watch.

To me, life is never predictable. LIFE IS A GAMBLE. Every step that you make. It is all about choices which we are even making in our life every single day, albeit small ones. What to eat, what to wear, what to ?....

For those who are married, how do you know your husband is the one for you?

The connection, the gut feel that he's the one I can always relied and trust upon, the feeling that I can't live without him did it for me.

Bananas & Milk Breakfast!

Bought some Aloha bananas yesterday from Harbourfront Cold Storage yesterday. Intending to take it breakfast and tea-break time. "Should be very healthy," I thought. Made a mad rush to grab some milk before I dashed up the company bus as I felt the bananas alone won't be that filling. Just had them and I felt a bit giddy... nauseous. not too well.

Can somebody tell me if it's advisable to eat bananas and drink milk consecutively? My assumption is if there's banana milkshake, then it should be alright. haha...

Finally prepared my components ( about 150 parts) to the US folks liao. Feels a great sense of satisfaction! So I am going to clean up my bloody workplace today! It was so messy for the past few days. LIke a WarZone!

Looking forward to the weekends.....