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Friday, September 29, 2006
Wonder whether I can sustain. The COFFEE addiction. A MUST beverage for me in the morning or I felt lethargic for one whole day. But after falling sick for a few weeks, realisation that I can do WITHOUT it. Or probably I have been taking tea in the afternoon in replacement. Let's just see what will happen for next few weeks.The scars from the fall is still there. A bad one. I counted. It has been 3 months. Nothing has fade off, looks kinda raw for an old scar. Initially, I tried avoiding dark soya sauce, coffee, food with black preserves. It doesnt help. When I was at the bridal shop, my designer told me in Taiwan they believed that drinking a lot of soya bean milk helps. I will try. But just a thought, dark soya and soya milk - isnt it from soya beans? So how come a great differences taking the black and white? Well, just a thought.
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
Must start thinking where to head for PS?Common places like sentosa, labrador park, old changi area, railway tracks is too boring. Any new ideas? The place he proposed or the church we met? But the background is too dull. Thought of doing something interesting.. dont know whether that we come true.. Should keep a secret first.. Hahah
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Monday, September 25, 2006
Thank God! One of the extremely exciting day since wedding prep has started. Took half a day from work to sign the venue contract. It was a pleasant surprise that it was opened to public. Therefore, we dont need to ask around for pple who are members to help us. Second, the place was great and the co-ordinator was a very helpful lady. Must give her credit for following up with me and answering my enquiries. We have signed the agreement and placed the deposit. Very blissful to say that we have finally secure the venue for our wedding day!Next was the gown fitting. Was definitely rush after being late, rushing for another place. It took us 2 and half hours to decide what we want! Come to think of it, very short and speedy one compare to some I have read from forum that they took half a day or more! First selection was my actual day dress. They took from display and tries numberous of type of wedding dress I like, described to my designer. In the end, she told me that she will do a made-to-measure (MTM) for me! My surprise is that it is a FOC upgrade at no extra cost! PTL!! Cause my co-ordinator has warned me that it will cost another $1k to top up MTM in case I dont select from off-the-rack. Dear and I were worried and concerned. So, she told me it was FOC.. I was smiling from the bottom of my heart. Brand new and designed specially for ME!! Happiness overflowing. You can have the laugh - the designer for my MTM wedding dress is my BF and bridal designer. All I did was sitting there to enjoy my tea while two of them discussed my likings.Second, the evening gown for photo shoot. Tried various colours and designs. Designer was busy entertaining another couple, she told us to help ourselves. And we sure did! We browsed through all on the racks. In the end, was stuck between 3 dresses - a very sweet pinky princess EG, a sexy shocking pink EG and shocking green 'mermaid' EG. Tried twice, in between 2 designers saw me trying and said the green sure looked nice on me.. It was also previously on the window display. They told me not a lot pple cant take the colour and cut. So, I said a YES for it. Third, the tea dress. I can decide a month before actual day. No hurry. They showed me a few that I was not so keen. To be frank, tea dress are always very simple, plain and boring. So another surprise in store, my designer told me as long as the sweet pinky princess EG is available on my wedding date (as I like very much but she find it too unadventurous for my PS), I can just tell her and it will be another upgrade at no cost!Last, the suit for Dear. He also is indecisive between 2. Yes, surprise, he is having tuxedo and multi-wear 'chinese collar' for the PS too! It was a fruitful day for us (Though sounds like more for me..)!We thank God for the marvelous surprise He has for us. We are praying harder as we work harder for the day to come.He's at work! Shhhuusssshh....
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Sunday, September 24, 2006
Today is 24 September 2006. 1/2 a year later is my actual wedding day.Wonder is it that I have been sleeping too much or much nightmares, pre-marriage jitters I guessed?Nightmare / Dream (1)Dreamt about no one attending my wedding.. well, I have dreamt of it many times. Bad decorations, empty chairs and no one to walk me down the aisle. Cause it is a Christian wedding, every time I would dream that my dad is not there to walk me down the aisle or refusal to attend my wedding.Nightmare / Dream (2) House. That the house is in a mess. Recent realisation that after 1st time purchasing a HDB flat, second purchase must be a upgrade (Example: 4-room to 5-room, and not 5-to-5) to be eligible for HDB housing loan. We now hesitate whether we want to stick to original plan of a 5-room purchase. It's easier to cope with 4-room loan. But a 5-room is a readiness in case his parents needs to sell away their present flat when they retire since they are both self-employed and have little savings.. But all these became a nightmare for me for thoughts that I am still holding to the contract job (Insecurity?).Nightmare / Dream (3)Financial issue. Probably of my family background. The area I am most concern as we settle down. Knowing we have little but trust that He will provide. But because of our poverty childhood background, my parents' unstable marriage and his past spendthrift ways of spending. I always dreamt whether we are able to cope financially with the future.Looks like I am having jitters.. I should talk to my pastor or my married friends and get more encouragement to boast my moral about marriage life..Life is like a box of chocolates (Sounds familiar??). You never know what you'll get.Yes, I dont know. But for me, I am going to stay happy for it's gown-fitting tomorrow.. Look forward as I select my gowns and get paperwork done for venue tomorrow.
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
Been sick for almost 2 weeks.Last week was down with flu and cold. This week, I only worked for 2 days, the rest - medical leave. Realised that it's food poisoning. Those of us who went for the BD celebration were down with food poisoning. Rest having diarrhea and vomitting, for me includes fever and giddiness. It's more like a dream for past few days. I spent it sleeping. Yes, just like Sleeping Beauty in the fairytale. You dont have any idea that time has passed. But I am of course better much better. Well described by my boss when I told him I am taking MC - rock climbling. Struggling to fight and climb to the top to complete the climb and recovery is like that too. Struggling to fight against the sickness and route to recovery.I will get well soon! Now, I desperately want to gain a kilogram or two instead!
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Been sick for the past few days. Was given days of medical leave. Since Monday night, I dont know what has overcome me. My tummy was in sharp pain since dawn but I endured to go to work on Tuesday morning. It's been some times since I have not experienced such bad symptoms. No appetite following by vomitting out what's been consumed. Flagged and called it off near to lunch hours.Went to doctor. He diagnosed that I am having fever and some stomach virus (which I suspended it was passed within the office as a few of my colleagues was down with same symptoms too). I slept throughout for a whole day till this morning that I felt bettter.Dear called me. He is not working but will be attending a immediate short meeting. Thereafter, he can drop by to accompany me. In fact, he was with me since afternoon. It's been a long time that we have a one-to-one day together. With his busy working schedule and our working timing, we admitted that we have very little time spent for one another. My end of work may be start of his work and weekends are burnt for church, ministries etc. It seems a neverending process nowadays. So glad even when I am sick, he is there for me.So, instead of helping him to wash his car. I stayed in the vehicle listening to songs. Kinda recalled back the time, we have bad BIG quarreled over the finances, speeding problems and he crashed his car so badly. God is so gracious. As that accident could mean that he would lose his life, end of our relationship and his longtime established relationships with his good friends because of misunderstanding and miscommunication. It didnt. But yes, maybe the relationships with his friends drifted apart but for us, it's another chapter of our relationship. God mould him to be the man of my life as I looked forward for another change in our lives taking place.Anyway, in short, we had a sweet evening together shopping around the neighbour area, walking at the park and talking about our house. We have rejected a few blocks that the agent has advised and some low level area. When he flipped the classified just now, he saw the block we want - advertising. Did ask the agent to check for us. No idea whether there will be good news but we are still praying and commiting everything into His hands.Dear God, Thank you for the great day. We thank you for loving us and teaching us to love one another more.We pray that you will reveal to us what's in store and we just want to commit everything bits and pieces of our lives into Your hands. Please guide us and show us the way.In Your most precious name we prayAmen!!
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Sunday, September 17, 2006
Weekend is ending in a few hours' time.
Spend Saturday at home till late evening. Later, we went to Geylang for frog's porridge. One word - YUM! It's a bit filthy around that makan place and my greatest fear is to sit near the drain at the back lane - rats.. Well, it did happened once when I was having dinner there. Felt something running over my feet. And to my horrible and worst nightmare, I saw rats near the drain area!! Not just one, but a few, BIG ones.
The late evening - at Suntec. Because of IMF, few vehicles at the area, barriers, road blocks and tight security checks. But one great thing - shopping centre feeling empty. Lesser people as compare to normal weekdays. I guessed shops must have suffered losses.
This morning, we went to church very early for our nursery class. I have a favourite girl who sticks to me. Miss Shy. Quiet and lovely looking. I thought she must have forgotten me after skipping the class last weekend. But she remembers me. Very young, she's only 3! She looks like a doll. Hope see her in class next week. Must take a shot of her next time!Did some shopping before heading to East Coast Seafood Centre for Dear's ex-coursemate's BD. We had difficulty starting the car. So we ended pushing the car twice (before and after dinner). He will send the vehicle for servicing tomorrow. Pray that nothing will happen as he travels on the road. I just felt it's risky not knowing what had happened. In fact, days ago he just sent the car for some regular checks and re-alignment of the vehicle.Put my trust in Him!
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
Too many ideas in mind. Ideas on wedding, photoshot, house, actual day, back to house.The whole morning flipping magazines and newspapers and web. Simply to many attractive ideas overflowing my mind. But for a guy, they just want things to work and that's it! Gals are always building their own castle in the blue blue sky and guys are just practical!Sigh. I also dont know what will happen in the end. Maybe more quarrels ahead of us. Or because both of us are down with bad cough and flu that our mind seems not working.I am in a bad mood. He too.Start piling junk stuff that I have bought for the future house. Little items here and there. Time to get a container to stuff everything there.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
I think there is every funny side of everyone, including bosses. Though they put on a stern and serious attitude most of the time.Few jokes I like to share:Incident (1) :While having breakfast with my direct boss, one of the visitors popped by. He happened to be going to the next building to look for either one of us. My big boss left his folder behind while having late meeting the day before. He hands over the folder to us and mentioned my big boss is quite absent-minded which we agreed. Visitor was leaving and my direct boss seriously looked at him and asked: "Did he leave behind any money for us too?" Hahahh (A great cheer to start off our morning)Incident (2): Was clarifying with my big boss on some travel expenses after he came back to work after days of MC. He was telling how bad his fever and flu was. Next, asking me whether he has shown improvement in his expense description whereby I fully appraised him. I asked him why I dont see any entertainment or food expenses this time round. He said: "You see, I am on diet, that's why I never eat". I was blur for a moment and answered him back: "Is that the reason you are sick for past few days? Cause you didnt eat for almost 2 weeks?" (hahha.. in fact some agreed that he put on weight after the business trip but of course, we didnt tell him)Incident (3): I am setting up the conference room for dial-in call. He greeted me and said: "Didnt you notice, my hair looks shorter today? I just had a hair cut yesterday!" (Explanation: He always skinshaved his hair, in short term, we called that 'botak'). I looked at the other meeting attendees, speechless.. He continued: "I even put hair wax today, see see (He pointed his finger at his hairless head) and it shines". Outburst of loud laughter within metres from room..Looking back, we have the joy while working though often we complained we work to survive.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Can you image that I am not married to you and pple already start calling me that? Hah, not used to it. From what I recalled, after my proposal, everyone calls him my HUBBY too.. no one says 'Your Boyfriend'. Whatever then.Feeling better after returning to work. Maybe I have kept myself occupied with work.I am glad that more or less the things for wedd prep are settled. My gown fitting on 25 Sept, and finalized on wedding venue. Because it is theatre arrangement, that saves us from planning where guests should sit (Dont have to glue to relatives and freedom to move and select choice of food from the spread offered). We have prepared the guestlist. The venue and decor is being taken care of. I have booked the AD photographer I longed for. The house? Not here yet? My CG said maybe I should fault it on them cause it means they have not been praying for me. Nah. I wont fault on anyone. It will come.. Cause God is never late; He is ALWAYS PUNCTUAL.A few pieces of good advices by current house owners. - Dont buy corridor unit, you have less privacy- Dont buy unit near the main road, the plc will get dusty easier- Dont buy unit near rubbish house, it will be noisy when the truck comes early in the morning or due to monsoon. There will be wind blowing from direction of rubbish house to yr plc- Dont install windows with squarish frame in btw, rough time cleaning- Dont buy stove with straight cut stand, it wont hold the pot or pan well- DO look out for paint works, some times it is to conceal wordings, burns- DO look out for leakage ard pipes and toilet ceilings- DO ask if ask agent whether you can talk to neighbour on the same floor- DO select a house that give a comfortable feeling when you step in.Just had a phone conversation with my ex-colleague who is getting next yr. Her usual self, Ms Blur, had been hunting for hotel and realised that prices excludes GST, 10% charge and cese tax till I told her! Image making a loss of $100-200 per table because of the miscalculation!Gals gossiped a lot but we also shared a lot of good stuffs that guys missed out! ;P
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Monday, September 11, 2006
Yes, I am a sick man. Or rather sick woman.This flu and cough I have is driving me crazy. It makes me breathless at night and makes sleepy in the day. When I woke up on Sat, I missed the operation hours of my family clinic (Meaning I have to wait till Mon). I coughed all the way. I missed church, my nursery class, going out. I felt miserable inside-out. My dear tried to convince me out of the house. First, some smoker smoked in the lift, then the air pollution was heavy. A short walk made me breathless and weak. I reluctantly want to complete the walk at the park and almost blow my top (Sorry dear, I felt really awfully bad inside).Super weak. I weighed myself. I lost 2.5 kg over the weekend. Guess it was because the medication I took made me so nauseous that I practically throw out everything before I could digest it. This morning, dragging myself out of bed. Energy drained by waking up several times in the middle of the night. Want to go to work, but felt too weedy. In the end, went back to sleep. Just visited the doctor who gave strong drowsy medication. I am going back to my dreamland soon..
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006
First, it was my boyfriend. Then my big boss, my direct boss, my colleagues and then my sister.Now, when it's ending. It's my turn.What are you thinking??It's the COUGH virus. To think I thought that I am strong even when my boyfriend and sister have been coughing badly for past weeks. Now that they have recovered. I started coughing badly, especially my throat.. pain and dry. I think I am having a slightly fever. Better rest early tonight.
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
It's 2nd week of Sept - school holiday. My cousin came over to my place but went home before I reached home. Sigh. Miss him. Heard from my mum that he has grown rounder and taller. Cute? Hahah.. Kinda of regret not taking leave to accompany him. If he's around, he will turn on the computer and tell me all about his maple story character, school etc. Too bad, I miss it all.Went for venue visiting again. RTC. Great place, pillarless, high celling. Co-ordinator is okay. We talked for 45mins about the wedding venue, package etc and 1 hr plus about her daughter. Yes, only child and she is very proud of her little gal. Overall, she proposed a bit of things here and there. I supposed that's the way they earn business and money. Though it might be a bit tight on our pocket but bear in mind it is an executive club and it beats the hotels we have seen so far.Overall, we like the place and awaits for her proposal for costing and layout. But one thing we have forgotten to ask. Is it open to public too? If not, got to ask around who has the membership. Help!!!Just praying hard that we are able to secure that place. For once, it's a Wowwww.. feeling in our heart.
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Monday, September 04, 2006
I have the room to myself for (1) week!! Yipeee..Sis is outstationed in KL for an exhibition fair. No more toilet, room, clothes, shoes fighting early in the morning. She is going to miss our cousin's little baby gal's full month (On Sat). Too bad. I will help her to justify it by eating more food and red eggs.
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Sunday, September 03, 2006
Bad start. As usual, he woke up late, late in fetching me, we quarreled on the way to church. We are late. Late for our 1st MPC nursery training class!We are assigned to take care of the nursery group (age 3-4) for 10 consecutive weeks!The minute we reached, we saw kids crying non-stop. Reluctant to join the class and to let their parents leave for church service. Kinda of blur for a moment. Havent been seeing this scene for years since I stopped teaching in childcare. Kids are kids.. They cried but once the teachers take over, they stopped to join the rest of the kids shortly.Cutie.. Lovable and huggable. I love kids at this age! Still learning to pick up things and innocent like little angels.Some sticked to us. Some came to us, talked to us, walked away and joined others. Some looked at us and smiled. Some cried and we hugged them, they settled down and walked away, running all over the place shortly.Super, wonder KIDZ.Out of all, the boys especially, played with W/L and called him 'UNCLE'. Hahah.. he looked at me; I laughed. They are correct. With at least 20+ years apart, you want them to call you "Gor Gor"? Or "Lao Gor Gor"?So, we are Uncle and Aunty today.When lesson ends, parents came and picked them up. With a tight hug, I felt the sadness to let them go. See you next week, little angels. I love you babies and look forward to seeing all of you! >.<
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Saturday, September 02, 2006
Title of blog derives from the invitation draft that my CG mate showed me for our upcoming open gathering. She wrote: "Wont you come?" I asked: "You mean I have a choice?" We laughed..I suggested to replace with "You Must Come!" sounds like firm and forcing pple to come.. which is the actual purpose of a gathering.______________________________________________________________Some wedding prep updates again:Venue searchFurmXXX Riverfront- Co-ordinator was a new staff- We waited for > 1/2 hr- A bit nervous on her part- Plc is not near any bus stops/MRT- Run down with bit of 'funny smell' on level 1- A bit rigid on our request and freebie - A big KTV lounge with logo MARTELL outside- Paying for projector & decor+ Handover to F&N mgr for explaination+ Newly renovated ballrom+ Big, spacious+ Able to understand our needs+ Able to do the set-up we want+ Not very pushy+/- Food listing looks ok onlyAmaXX- Co-ordinator has a bit of attitude that W/L dont like- Sounds like a big rush to finish the explaination- Venue looked a bit small - Very rigid listing and offer- Only round table setting- Not willing to offer better suggestion to our needs- Gave us another expensive listing for indoor venue+ Venue is new/cosy+ Near MRT & bus stopCarlXXX- Co-ordinator brought us an air-con smoking room to do discussion- Ballroom with 4 pillars- White seat is nylon?- Might pay extra for decor- Stage set up is small+ Co-ordinator is a friendly and nice chap+ Able to set-up theatre style & some round tables+ Freebie & upgrading of package+ Comprehensive of food items+ Near shopping ctrs/MRT/bus stop +/- Ballroom looks ok (Not too new or old)
Still going to view a few more venue. Everything will be finalize at end of Sept (What a relief!)
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Friday, September 29, 2006
Wonder whether I can sustain. The COFFEE addiction. A MUST beverage for me in the morning or I felt lethargic for one whole day. But after falling sick for a few weeks, realisation that I can do WITHOUT it. Or probably I have been taking tea in the afternoon in replacement. Let's just see what will happen for next few weeks.The scars from the fall is still there. A bad one. I counted. It has been 3 months. Nothing has fade off, looks kinda raw for an old scar. Initially, I tried avoiding dark soya sauce, coffee, food with black preserves. It doesnt help. When I was at the bridal shop, my designer told me in Taiwan they believed that drinking a lot of soya bean milk helps. I will try. But just a thought, dark soya and soya milk - isnt it from soya beans? So how come a great differences taking the black and white? Well, just a thought.
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Thursday, September 28, 2006
Must start thinking where to head for PS?Common places like sentosa, labrador park, old changi area, railway tracks is too boring. Any new ideas? The place he proposed or the church we met? But the background is too dull. Thought of doing something interesting.. dont know whether that we come true.. Should keep a secret first.. Hahah
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Monday, September 25, 2006
Thank God! One of the extremely exciting day since wedding prep has started. Took half a day from work to sign the venue contract. It was a pleasant surprise that it was opened to public. Therefore, we dont need to ask around for pple who are members to help us. Second, the place was great and the co-ordinator was a very helpful lady. Must give her credit for following up with me and answering my enquiries. We have signed the agreement and placed the deposit. Very blissful to say that we have finally secure the venue for our wedding day!Next was the gown fitting. Was definitely rush after being late, rushing for another place. It took us 2 and half hours to decide what we want! Come to think of it, very short and speedy one compare to some I have read from forum that they took half a day or more! First selection was my actual day dress. They took from display and tries numberous of type of wedding dress I like, described to my designer. In the end, she told me that she will do a made-to-measure (MTM) for me! My surprise is that it is a FOC upgrade at no extra cost! PTL!! Cause my co-ordinator has warned me that it will cost another $1k to top up MTM in case I dont select from off-the-rack. Dear and I were worried and concerned. So, she told me it was FOC.. I was smiling from the bottom of my heart. Brand new and designed specially for ME!! Happiness overflowing. You can have the laugh - the designer for my MTM wedding dress is my BF and bridal designer. All I did was sitting there to enjoy my tea while two of them discussed my likings.Second, the evening gown for photo shoot. Tried various colours and designs. Designer was busy entertaining another couple, she told us to help ourselves. And we sure did! We browsed through all on the racks. In the end, was stuck between 3 dresses - a very sweet pinky princess EG, a sexy shocking pink EG and shocking green 'mermaid' EG. Tried twice, in between 2 designers saw me trying and said the green sure looked nice on me.. It was also previously on the window display. They told me not a lot pple cant take the colour and cut. So, I said a YES for it. Third, the tea dress. I can decide a month before actual day. No hurry. They showed me a few that I was not so keen. To be frank, tea dress are always very simple, plain and boring. So another surprise in store, my designer told me as long as the sweet pinky princess EG is available on my wedding date (as I like very much but she find it too unadventurous for my PS), I can just tell her and it will be another upgrade at no cost!Last, the suit for Dear. He also is indecisive between 2. Yes, surprise, he is having tuxedo and multi-wear 'chinese collar' for the PS too! It was a fruitful day for us (Though sounds like more for me..)!We thank God for the marvelous surprise He has for us. We are praying harder as we work harder for the day to come.He's at work! Shhhuusssshh....
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Sunday, September 24, 2006
Today is 24 September 2006. 1/2 a year later is my actual wedding day.Wonder is it that I have been sleeping too much or much nightmares, pre-marriage jitters I guessed?Nightmare / Dream (1)Dreamt about no one attending my wedding.. well, I have dreamt of it many times. Bad decorations, empty chairs and no one to walk me down the aisle. Cause it is a Christian wedding, every time I would dream that my dad is not there to walk me down the aisle or refusal to attend my wedding.Nightmare / Dream (2) House. That the house is in a mess. Recent realisation that after 1st time purchasing a HDB flat, second purchase must be a upgrade (Example: 4-room to 5-room, and not 5-to-5) to be eligible for HDB housing loan. We now hesitate whether we want to stick to original plan of a 5-room purchase. It's easier to cope with 4-room loan. But a 5-room is a readiness in case his parents needs to sell away their present flat when they retire since they are both self-employed and have little savings.. But all these became a nightmare for me for thoughts that I am still holding to the contract job (Insecurity?).Nightmare / Dream (3)Financial issue. Probably of my family background. The area I am most concern as we settle down. Knowing we have little but trust that He will provide. But because of our poverty childhood background, my parents' unstable marriage and his past spendthrift ways of spending. I always dreamt whether we are able to cope financially with the future.Looks like I am having jitters.. I should talk to my pastor or my married friends and get more encouragement to boast my moral about marriage life..Life is like a box of chocolates (Sounds familiar??). You never know what you'll get.Yes, I dont know. But for me, I am going to stay happy for it's gown-fitting tomorrow.. Look forward as I select my gowns and get paperwork done for venue tomorrow.
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
Been sick for almost 2 weeks.Last week was down with flu and cold. This week, I only worked for 2 days, the rest - medical leave. Realised that it's food poisoning. Those of us who went for the BD celebration were down with food poisoning. Rest having diarrhea and vomitting, for me includes fever and giddiness. It's more like a dream for past few days. I spent it sleeping. Yes, just like Sleeping Beauty in the fairytale. You dont have any idea that time has passed. But I am of course better much better. Well described by my boss when I told him I am taking MC - rock climbling. Struggling to fight and climb to the top to complete the climb and recovery is like that too. Struggling to fight against the sickness and route to recovery.I will get well soon! Now, I desperately want to gain a kilogram or two instead!
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Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Been sick for the past few days. Was given days of medical leave. Since Monday night, I dont know what has overcome me. My tummy was in sharp pain since dawn but I endured to go to work on Tuesday morning. It's been some times since I have not experienced such bad symptoms. No appetite following by vomitting out what's been consumed. Flagged and called it off near to lunch hours.Went to doctor. He diagnosed that I am having fever and some stomach virus (which I suspended it was passed within the office as a few of my colleagues was down with same symptoms too). I slept throughout for a whole day till this morning that I felt bettter.Dear called me. He is not working but will be attending a immediate short meeting. Thereafter, he can drop by to accompany me. In fact, he was with me since afternoon. It's been a long time that we have a one-to-one day together. With his busy working schedule and our working timing, we admitted that we have very little time spent for one another. My end of work may be start of his work and weekends are burnt for church, ministries etc. It seems a neverending process nowadays. So glad even when I am sick, he is there for me.So, instead of helping him to wash his car. I stayed in the vehicle listening to songs. Kinda recalled back the time, we have bad BIG quarreled over the finances, speeding problems and he crashed his car so badly. God is so gracious. As that accident could mean that he would lose his life, end of our relationship and his longtime established relationships with his good friends because of misunderstanding and miscommunication. It didnt. But yes, maybe the relationships with his friends drifted apart but for us, it's another chapter of our relationship. God mould him to be the man of my life as I looked forward for another change in our lives taking place.Anyway, in short, we had a sweet evening together shopping around the neighbour area, walking at the park and talking about our house. We have rejected a few blocks that the agent has advised and some low level area. When he flipped the classified just now, he saw the block we want - advertising. Did ask the agent to check for us. No idea whether there will be good news but we are still praying and commiting everything into His hands.Dear God, Thank you for the great day. We thank you for loving us and teaching us to love one another more.We pray that you will reveal to us what's in store and we just want to commit everything bits and pieces of our lives into Your hands. Please guide us and show us the way.In Your most precious name we prayAmen!!
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Sunday, September 17, 2006
Weekend is ending in a few hours' time.
Spend Saturday at home till late evening. Later, we went to Geylang for frog's porridge. One word - YUM! It's a bit filthy around that makan place and my greatest fear is to sit near the drain at the back lane - rats.. Well, it did happened once when I was having dinner there. Felt something running over my feet. And to my horrible and worst nightmare, I saw rats near the drain area!! Not just one, but a few, BIG ones.
The late evening - at Suntec. Because of IMF, few vehicles at the area, barriers, road blocks and tight security checks. But one great thing - shopping centre feeling empty. Lesser people as compare to normal weekdays. I guessed shops must have suffered losses.
This morning, we went to church very early for our nursery class. I have a favourite girl who sticks to me. Miss Shy. Quiet and lovely looking. I thought she must have forgotten me after skipping the class last weekend. But she remembers me. Very young, she's only 3! She looks like a doll. Hope see her in class next week. Must take a shot of her next time!Did some shopping before heading to East Coast Seafood Centre for Dear's ex-coursemate's BD. We had difficulty starting the car. So we ended pushing the car twice (before and after dinner). He will send the vehicle for servicing tomorrow. Pray that nothing will happen as he travels on the road. I just felt it's risky not knowing what had happened. In fact, days ago he just sent the car for some regular checks and re-alignment of the vehicle.Put my trust in Him!
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Saturday, September 16, 2006
Too many ideas in mind. Ideas on wedding, photoshot, house, actual day, back to house.The whole morning flipping magazines and newspapers and web. Simply to many attractive ideas overflowing my mind. But for a guy, they just want things to work and that's it! Gals are always building their own castle in the blue blue sky and guys are just practical!Sigh. I also dont know what will happen in the end. Maybe more quarrels ahead of us. Or because both of us are down with bad cough and flu that our mind seems not working.I am in a bad mood. He too.Start piling junk stuff that I have bought for the future house. Little items here and there. Time to get a container to stuff everything there.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
I think there is every funny side of everyone, including bosses. Though they put on a stern and serious attitude most of the time.Few jokes I like to share:Incident (1) :While having breakfast with my direct boss, one of the visitors popped by. He happened to be going to the next building to look for either one of us. My big boss left his folder behind while having late meeting the day before. He hands over the folder to us and mentioned my big boss is quite absent-minded which we agreed. Visitor was leaving and my direct boss seriously looked at him and asked: "Did he leave behind any money for us too?" Hahahh (A great cheer to start off our morning)Incident (2): Was clarifying with my big boss on some travel expenses after he came back to work after days of MC. He was telling how bad his fever and flu was. Next, asking me whether he has shown improvement in his expense description whereby I fully appraised him. I asked him why I dont see any entertainment or food expenses this time round. He said: "You see, I am on diet, that's why I never eat". I was blur for a moment and answered him back: "Is that the reason you are sick for past few days? Cause you didnt eat for almost 2 weeks?" (hahha.. in fact some agreed that he put on weight after the business trip but of course, we didnt tell him)Incident (3): I am setting up the conference room for dial-in call. He greeted me and said: "Didnt you notice, my hair looks shorter today? I just had a hair cut yesterday!" (Explanation: He always skinshaved his hair, in short term, we called that 'botak'). I looked at the other meeting attendees, speechless.. He continued: "I even put hair wax today, see see (He pointed his finger at his hairless head) and it shines". Outburst of loud laughter within metres from room..Looking back, we have the joy while working though often we complained we work to survive.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Can you image that I am not married to you and pple already start calling me that? Hah, not used to it. From what I recalled, after my proposal, everyone calls him my HUBBY too.. no one says 'Your Boyfriend'. Whatever then.Feeling better after returning to work. Maybe I have kept myself occupied with work.I am glad that more or less the things for wedd prep are settled. My gown fitting on 25 Sept, and finalized on wedding venue. Because it is theatre arrangement, that saves us from planning where guests should sit (Dont have to glue to relatives and freedom to move and select choice of food from the spread offered). We have prepared the guestlist. The venue and decor is being taken care of. I have booked the AD photographer I longed for. The house? Not here yet? My CG said maybe I should fault it on them cause it means they have not been praying for me. Nah. I wont fault on anyone. It will come.. Cause God is never late; He is ALWAYS PUNCTUAL.A few pieces of good advices by current house owners. - Dont buy corridor unit, you have less privacy- Dont buy unit near the main road, the plc will get dusty easier- Dont buy unit near rubbish house, it will be noisy when the truck comes early in the morning or due to monsoon. There will be wind blowing from direction of rubbish house to yr plc- Dont install windows with squarish frame in btw, rough time cleaning- Dont buy stove with straight cut stand, it wont hold the pot or pan well- DO look out for paint works, some times it is to conceal wordings, burns- DO look out for leakage ard pipes and toilet ceilings- DO ask if ask agent whether you can talk to neighbour on the same floor- DO select a house that give a comfortable feeling when you step in.Just had a phone conversation with my ex-colleague who is getting next yr. Her usual self, Ms Blur, had been hunting for hotel and realised that prices excludes GST, 10% charge and cese tax till I told her! Image making a loss of $100-200 per table because of the miscalculation!Gals gossiped a lot but we also shared a lot of good stuffs that guys missed out! ;P
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Monday, September 11, 2006
Yes, I am a sick man. Or rather sick woman.This flu and cough I have is driving me crazy. It makes me breathless at night and makes sleepy in the day. When I woke up on Sat, I missed the operation hours of my family clinic (Meaning I have to wait till Mon). I coughed all the way. I missed church, my nursery class, going out. I felt miserable inside-out. My dear tried to convince me out of the house. First, some smoker smoked in the lift, then the air pollution was heavy. A short walk made me breathless and weak. I reluctantly want to complete the walk at the park and almost blow my top (Sorry dear, I felt really awfully bad inside).Super weak. I weighed myself. I lost 2.5 kg over the weekend. Guess it was because the medication I took made me so nauseous that I practically throw out everything before I could digest it. This morning, dragging myself out of bed. Energy drained by waking up several times in the middle of the night. Want to go to work, but felt too weedy. In the end, went back to sleep. Just visited the doctor who gave strong drowsy medication. I am going back to my dreamland soon..
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Wednesday, September 06, 2006
First, it was my boyfriend. Then my big boss, my direct boss, my colleagues and then my sister.Now, when it's ending. It's my turn.What are you thinking??It's the COUGH virus. To think I thought that I am strong even when my boyfriend and sister have been coughing badly for past weeks. Now that they have recovered. I started coughing badly, especially my throat.. pain and dry. I think I am having a slightly fever. Better rest early tonight.
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Tuesday, September 05, 2006
It's 2nd week of Sept - school holiday. My cousin came over to my place but went home before I reached home. Sigh. Miss him. Heard from my mum that he has grown rounder and taller. Cute? Hahah.. Kinda of regret not taking leave to accompany him. If he's around, he will turn on the computer and tell me all about his maple story character, school etc. Too bad, I miss it all.Went for venue visiting again. RTC. Great place, pillarless, high celling. Co-ordinator is okay. We talked for 45mins about the wedding venue, package etc and 1 hr plus about her daughter. Yes, only child and she is very proud of her little gal. Overall, she proposed a bit of things here and there. I supposed that's the way they earn business and money. Though it might be a bit tight on our pocket but bear in mind it is an executive club and it beats the hotels we have seen so far.Overall, we like the place and awaits for her proposal for costing and layout. But one thing we have forgotten to ask. Is it open to public too? If not, got to ask around who has the membership. Help!!!Just praying hard that we are able to secure that place. For once, it's a Wowwww.. feeling in our heart.
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Monday, September 04, 2006
I have the room to myself for (1) week!! Yipeee..Sis is outstationed in KL for an exhibition fair. No more toilet, room, clothes, shoes fighting early in the morning. She is going to miss our cousin's little baby gal's full month (On Sat). Too bad. I will help her to justify it by eating more food and red eggs.
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Sunday, September 03, 2006
Bad start. As usual, he woke up late, late in fetching me, we quarreled on the way to church. We are late. Late for our 1st MPC nursery training class!We are assigned to take care of the nursery group (age 3-4) for 10 consecutive weeks!The minute we reached, we saw kids crying non-stop. Reluctant to join the class and to let their parents leave for church service. Kinda of blur for a moment. Havent been seeing this scene for years since I stopped teaching in childcare. Kids are kids.. They cried but once the teachers take over, they stopped to join the rest of the kids shortly.Cutie.. Lovable and huggable. I love kids at this age! Still learning to pick up things and innocent like little angels.Some sticked to us. Some came to us, talked to us, walked away and joined others. Some looked at us and smiled. Some cried and we hugged them, they settled down and walked away, running all over the place shortly.Super, wonder KIDZ.Out of all, the boys especially, played with W/L and called him 'UNCLE'. Hahah.. he looked at me; I laughed. They are correct. With at least 20+ years apart, you want them to call you "Gor Gor"? Or "Lao Gor Gor"?So, we are Uncle and Aunty today.When lesson ends, parents came and picked them up. With a tight hug, I felt the sadness to let them go. See you next week, little angels. I love you babies and look forward to seeing all of you! >.<
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Saturday, September 02, 2006
Title of blog derives from the invitation draft that my CG mate showed me for our upcoming open gathering. She wrote: "Wont you come?" I asked: "You mean I have a choice?" We laughed..I suggested to replace with "You Must Come!" sounds like firm and forcing pple to come.. which is the actual purpose of a gathering.______________________________________________________________Some wedding prep updates again:Venue searchFurmXXX Riverfront- Co-ordinator was a new staff- We waited for > 1/2 hr- A bit nervous on her part- Plc is not near any bus stops/MRT- Run down with bit of 'funny smell' on level 1- A bit rigid on our request and freebie - A big KTV lounge with logo MARTELL outside- Paying for projector & decor+ Handover to F&N mgr for explaination+ Newly renovated ballrom+ Big, spacious+ Able to understand our needs+ Able to do the set-up we want+ Not very pushy+/- Food listing looks ok onlyAmaXX- Co-ordinator has a bit of attitude that W/L dont like- Sounds like a big rush to finish the explaination- Venue looked a bit small - Very rigid listing and offer- Only round table setting- Not willing to offer better suggestion to our needs- Gave us another expensive listing for indoor venue+ Venue is new/cosy+ Near MRT & bus stopCarlXXX- Co-ordinator brought us an air-con smoking room to do discussion- Ballroom with 4 pillars- White seat is nylon?- Might pay extra for decor- Stage set up is small+ Co-ordinator is a friendly and nice chap+ Able to set-up theatre style & some round tables+ Freebie & upgrading of package+ Comprehensive of food items+ Near shopping ctrs/MRT/bus stop +/- Ballroom looks ok (Not too new or old)
Still going to view a few more venue. Everything will be finalize at end of Sept (What a relief!)
