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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Went for CG despite that I am not well. Before that, run errands to buy more things for GDL.
Need prayers for whole of Fri to run smoothly. To date, have contacted my relatives, listed down their address, the places to go, type and number of cake to distribute (12 relatives' houses and if possible, another 3 of our friends').
Tmr, his friend will help us to collect the inserts and purchase some hongbao and stickers as instructed. Dont know whether he can do it, when it comes to shopping, gals are better. But guys are direct, so, clear instructions must be given.
As planned, tmr evening, I will go to his place and pack everything so that he can carry the things to my place straight after work. Be home by 11pm to tie the inserts.
Busy day will start from Friday afternoon. We decided to go to work and take half day which should be sufficient.
This evening, coincidentially, my mum and I bought the 'Xi' stickers. Too many, now I can stick anywhere I want.. heehhee..
At CG, while praying, 3 words appear - M, Might? and Mighty
After interuption, M is for my name, as well as 2 Wendys (my prayer partners). Might? - ourselves. Some times, we ponder what might happened, might this, might that. Last is Mighty, it means, God is the Mighty one. With our mind searching, we think of a lot of possibilities but He is the only one who make it happen. Chiam-logy.
Okie dokie. Lai-pah! Cause I am Mighty Warrior!! ;P
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Third wedding in Jan. Not a perfect day, bride had a bad sore throat, the wedding florist boss' car knocked onto friend's car and made a scene out of it. Never go to that florist again (located in Toa Payoh). The florist gave the bride withered flowers as bouquet and the church decor.. Ah hemm.. Out of all, the car.. She sticked sticky tape onto the car to attach the flowers. Never take pride in her work. Disgusted by her behaviour and work. Maybe she should think whether she still want to survive in this line.
In short, life is not a box of chocolate but it goes on. Wedding is an event but marriage is a life-time committement. So, all unhappiness is over. Come, embrace the blessings that is ahead.
Staying up late these few days. Got a bit of inspiration to do the wedding montage after collecting the soft copy from BS. So, it went on for 4 nights, adding slides, amending till 3-4am. Today, woke up early for VIP meeting. By afternoon, I felt feverish. Body tired. Old liao.. cant denied.
Part 2 of montage will be days of courtship. Though we have been together for long but very few photos taken. Mostly, taken by friends. So need to ask around and dig out some out to make it completed.
So far so good, quite organise. One of resolutions for 2007, to be more organised in my work. Taking this a stepping stone.
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Friday, January 26, 2007
So angry!
I dont mind that you dont contribute to our savings for months. I can be understanding that there are a lot of personal things to pay for. I can be understanding for a month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months. Help you to pay your things, your meals, pay for the wedding stuffs, lent you money at times. But we are getting married. I never ask you to shower me with gifts, to pay for my things but yet, you are broke all the time? Both of us have jobs. I dont have to depend on you, yet things always look bad on your side. What if I dont have a job, we got house, got kids?
How to survive? Can anyone tell me?
I am just so upset, just frustrating! Is that why you're nice to me? Just tired of hearing the stupid excuses again..
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Monday, January 22, 2007
GDL will be fixed on 2 Feb, Fri. Counting down 11 days.
So far so good. Today is Dar's off day. We run some errands in the afternoon during lunch time. We went to the Teochew xi-bing shop @ Sembawang Drive. The boss is very friendly and taught us a bit of custom we have to do for GDL. Definitely getting some 'bing' from them, plus butter cream cakes and round butter cakes. That's total of 20+ boxes and the GDL basket on loan for free. The boss will teach us more as the time comes. Hahah.. that's great for us.
Shortly, I was told that there is a GDL shop in Yishun. In fact, the young boss told us they run of of stock because CNY is coming. In the end, we realised that we went to the wrong shop! No wonder the guy was unfamiliar with the things we have to buy.
Later in the evening, we went to the printer @ Ubi. Boss is very helpful too. As we go on filling up the form, he explained the reasons for stating some chinese characters in the card. Phew. Draft will be out in 1-2 day's time. And should be ready couple of days before GDL.
But of course, not everything falls in place. We have a bad argument with our BS. We told the boss that the outdoor shots were badly taken but we did the top-up cause it was the package they offered, not because the photos were good. In turn, they accused that we said that because we want them to throw in the EG free. PLEASE, we are not so desperate. We have our opinions and out of all, they also offered better deal to friends we recommended. Sigh, I hope all these nonsense will be put to an end. It makes both us very upset, especially Dar, being accused for nothing and he also a bit angry. On Wed, I still need to go down. Mmm... I hope their service level dont drop drastically. But thank God, all these trained Dar to be a man of a family-to-be and a better decision-maker.
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Took half a day this afternoon. Some wedding co-ordination again.
Met up with a new co-ordinator for my wedding venue. She's good and at least, much friendlier than previous lady. She pointed quite a bit of details that we have missed out previously. She has also given more ideas for the wedding plans. Out of all, more invitation cards. Hopefully, there wont be change of hands again, heard that staff turnover rates are high. Cant image explaining and going through the details again.
Shortly, we rushed off to select our wedding pics. Saw a big pile of photos on the table awaiting for us. Total, probably around 400++. First selection, we picked 170+ pics. They calculated, it will burn a big hole of close to $8K if we really do so (on top of the basic package which is SGD4K). Great thing it's dinner time and we break for dinner. Over meal, we discussed on the strategy. Any pics that we have any bad comment about each other is out. So, tough one. In the end, no matter how we select, it's like a pinch as we put it from the album cause some pics are really nice, specially the studio ones. The outdoor ones are lousy; our faces like round and somehow, ugly. But contradicting, we still have a big headache. We took the offer the BS gave.
For SGD2K top-up, total of 73 pics spilt into 2 albums (1-indoor and 1-outdoor). Plus 3 squarish indvidual portrait and another 20 pics for a 4R album. Instead of one pose for thank you cards, we can select 3 poses. I get to retain my afternoon make-up. Tried to get back the EG but manager rejected my request :(
Very tiring, image we left the place close to midnight. We've been there for coming to 8hrs!
And now, I am typing these, I remembered in fact we have to select 20 pics from the big album for duplicate small one. OMG!
I guessed another 1-2hrs to be spent there tomorrow!
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
Rules for bridesmaids as instructed by my mum - younger than me, single and if possible, have not done it more than 3 times (The saying is >3times, difficulties in getting married). Well, I dont believe the myth. But again, out of respect for my parent, I did my search.
One volunteer - my bro's GF. Followed by my close colleague. Today, asked my Wed lunch kaki. Just right - 4 in total. Why not the more the merrier? Scared that red packet they get is too little for helping. Have discussed and set budget on amount for door crashing. They IM me on the dresscode and asked me to sponsor. Sorry, gals.. If I want to buy, I would buy a doll dress for all you ladies, but again.. sigh... I hope you dont mind.
Bros - His sec school mates and polymates. So far, 4 in total too. Thought of buying a polo tee and let them design the shirt. Mmmm.. That's only an idea. So, 8 is a nice number?
Given the gals some ideas on how to 'tackle' my hubby-to-be. Hahahhh.. I wont be there to witness, so my heart wont ache. Sorry, Baby.. let others have fun for once.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
'Guo Da Li' or 'Xia Pin' date is set.
A headstart to start the ball rolling.
Out of respect for my mom, we decided to have the GDL but more people involved the 'darker' it seems. They want to set it on 27 Jan (Sat), which happens to be Dar's childhood friend's wedding. Too rush as well; we have not printed our invitation cards and buy any items.
We tried to push it away. Some 'Kaypoh' just said it is not appropriate for us to attend any 'red' or 'white' events 3 months before our AD. And that's the best date. Sweat. In the end, we select another day in turn, we also told them. If everyone get married on good day, why would there be broken marriages existing, we will do it out of respect for my Mom only but no other reasons.
In the end, we are set to have it either on 2 Feb or 10 Mar. We select 2 Feb which has my favourite number '22' and it will not be too rush for us to finalise things.
Coming Friday, we will meet the new co-ordinator for our venue and all gear up to select the PS photos.
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
First wedding that I attended this year is Dar's colleague's wedding.
Married young for a guy. 24 turning 25. Needless to say, the wife is younger. But they make up their mind to marry young. They booked their wedding package since 2005. Coincidentally, their same bridal shop is same as ours. They got a good deal, SGD5,000 plus includes everything, from more gowns to photography for AD & PS, car decor, 2 albums of 150 photos etc. Thought that we got a reasonable deal, as compared, we are far from them. But good thing is they told we should rip our co-ordinator by quoting their names.. haha.. I cant image, how is Dar going to do it? He always seems to give in so easily..
Normal christian couples have to go thru morning sesson, church and dinner. Looks tiring.
Great thing is no matter what - we only have to 'suffer' in the morning till church ceremony in the late afternoon and off we go.
As for honeymoon, must wait till Dar's project is over as well as whether we suffer a great loss. To think, his cousin thought church wedding give 12 bucks will do. Well, friend, maybe 10 -15 years ago. In this era, per pax is at least 20+ per pax no matter how you save and sting. Not to mention if it is outside church, I recalled when we did the search, we got a shock. Hi-tea is easily 40-60+++ at mid range hotels. Wow.. I really thank God for providing such a grand place for a reasonable price. But I also have the understanding, for wedding, no matter how much people give, as long as they come with a sincere heart to give blessings, we will be happy.
So, since we attended both today. We gave a bit more. Bless other so that blessings may continue. Now that we've been through, it is never cheap to get marry, no matter how simple thing may be. So, my advice for singles - Save, save, save! Get on and get over!
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Friday, January 12, 2007
Finally, the marriage preparation course is officially over!
Went for the last lesson with our marrying pastor this evening. Noted that we started our first test on 20 May 2006 which was stamped on our inventory booklet. Wow, that's more than half a year ago!
We went through:
- 5 (or was it 7?) lessons of non-biblical lesson with TOUCH centre
- 2 personality tests
- 10 weeks of nursery training (which inspired me to continue on as a volunteer)
- 2 lessons with our marrying pastor (MP)
This evening's sharing:Man needs
RESPECT and woman needs
LOVE. If man does not gain respect, he is not able to show love for the woman = unhappiness for both parties. So, is man able to show unconditional love all the time? And woman, is she able to give man that respect too? Able to control her mind, emotions and mouth at the same time?
That's a challenge for both parties.Many thanks to our MP who gave us a lot of flexibility to meet Dar's working schedule and good advices. He is indeed a very loving husband and father, more than willingly to share from his own personal experiences. Of course, feel free to seek more information from him any time!
Now, we will be receiving the invitation from our church to register our marriage! :)
But some bad news too. My sis who is the main co-ordinator for my wedding will be away for business trip in Germany till the eve of my wedding. My concern is getting flight delay and time zone. As for Dar, he will in charge of running project, will take leave 2-3 days before our wedding and be back to work once our wedding is over.
For once, I will take lead in the most important event of my life to-date. A time to test my organisation skills and patience!
End results - to be announced at the end of March.
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Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Was having my lunch @ the cafeteria till I saw a familar face. Looks like my ex-classmate. But have forgotten the name. Only recalled the chinese name. But almost everyone has a christian name nowadays. Went through the company's name directory. Cant find a match!
This is the only time whereby the secondary school annual magazine comes in handy. Printed in 1994 when I graduated. Wow, 13 years ago.. Have a good laugh. I have a super nerdy hairdo and super yucky look. From my batch onwards, they started printing the B&W pics to save cost and also listed full names.. But out of all, they printed classes from Sec 1 till 5. The world is very small, I also recognised from school mates working in my company. They looked totally different!
Tmr, I will go back to the directory and look the name again. At least, I know an additional colleague and acknowledge someone I havent seen for ages!
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Monday, January 08, 2007
Just created another jpg file using the Outdoor Polaroids. Very thick skin. Call myself & Dar - Princess & Prince.. Hahah (For your eyes only, pls DO NOT download).
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Sunday, January 07, 2007
It's the first week of 2007. All my Sunday school kids have been promoted to another level, N4 (nursery 4). As leaders, we will be promoted to the same level with them. Comes next year, they will be in another 'club' and we will be routed back to teach N3. I love seeing them each week. Every Sunday, I felt happy to know that they have grown physically, mentally and spiritually. From crying babies, they learn to hug and tap my shoulders in form of telling me that they are here for lessons. From helping them to do colouring to doing it independently and presenting me their great 'masterpiece' at the end of the day. From sticking like superglue to enjoying worship and doing the hand actions of the songs. From being inattentive to listening and answering questions of the bible stories. I know that they are growing day by day. I felt great and achievement to know they are happy.In the same way, God is watching us like how we look at these group of babies. He smiles and have the same heart feel. Mmmm.. What great joy it is!And as couple, Dar and I learn how to help others. Advising and sharing with other MCP couples. From wedding preps, house, decors, money saving, concerns on family, edifying, encouraging one another. This impartation goes on and on.Today, Dar also told me that in his job, he saw so many cases of married couples getting divorce. In fact, his close subordinate is one of them. For one and only reason - quality time. They have been busily working and forgotten or neglected about their spouses as well as family. I am so glad that he finally understand how I have been feeling all these while. In his foolish ways or being insensitive, he hurt me at times. And promised to learn how to spend time together as well as how to build our marriage and families together :)
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My mum decided to paint the house this year. Probably, it's because CNY is coming as well as for the reason that I am getting wedding, she wants the place to look presentable.This morning, 3 women went to buy paint and equipment. We borrowed a trolley and pushed it back. Packing the things, shifting every thing to the rooms. Started with living room first. Was not easy but there were 5 pairs of hands (That include me, my mum, sister, bro and his GF). Started at 3plus but I stopped at 7pm to adjoin for my ex-classmate's twins' BD.Arrived late, missed some of the guys that were their best man for her wedding. One of my friends who is heavily pregnant also didnt join us. The rest of the gang were chatting. 4 of us from the same batch of Adv. Dip. One married with twins, another attached - current pursuing her degree, the other just changed job - marketing for top notch market. And last, me - going to settle down. Times passes fast, those were the days where we rushed from work, 'ta-bao' makan, sit in lectures and helped another during exams and our final term projects.After the celebration, came back home, repacked everything. Not all, very messy. Threw a lot of things away, taking this chance as partial spring cleaning. Tired. Tmr will continue with the rest of the rooms after church service. Round 2!
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Thursday, January 04, 2007
Recently created a wedding site.
Still working on it. Awaiting to get the call from bridal shop to select the photos and post some PS photos.
For some reasons, I have decided to 'lock' it. Anyone interested, pls request via msn. I will send you the link. Should be up by mid of the month!
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My ex-colleague sms me last night, she has submitted her resignation.I support her decision. My ex-boss is a control freak! Being an agent, what they want is flexibility and freedom. But he is so rigid and expects them to report to them like a 8-5 office job, be punctual and produce good sales results. A progressive report on daily, weekly and monthly. Even for the current admin gal, I heard, poor thing. Must use the office line to call him to ensure that she is reporting for work on time. Hahah.. that's probably I can only 'tahan' for a year. But overall, I gain a lot of financial knowledge, importance of saving, money, health and most of all, friendship with that group of agents.
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Came home just in time. Was pouring heavily. My mum said I got 'long legs'..This morning, a last minute email sent out by one of my boss to arrange a welcome lunch for a new colleague.
Thought he want to dine at a nearby restaurant. But in the end he sugguested Imperial Herbal Restaurant @ Vivio City. That's far from my workplace. He wanted that makan plc cause he's on half day leave, it's a 'win-win' situation for him. If only we can shop there after lunch too. A pity that we have to report back to work later. Sian.
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Tuesday, January 02, 2007
This evening, Dar has spoken to my Dad with regards to the wedding day.Dar's dad had agreed to be the witness and we need another witness, which will be either of my parents. But of course, I hope that my dad will be the one. My mum said maybe he will not, my grandma said maybe not too since he mentioned many years ago and morever it is a church wedding, with religion difference.My mum asked dont I require someone to walk me down the aisle, like the way how tv drama featured. Well, I never thought that would happen as he is a devouted Buddhist.Full of butterflies in his tum tum, Dar asked my Dad after dinner (Dar's so nervous till his face and ears turned red!). And YES!! Hahaha, he will be there to be my witness and to walk me down the aisle. My mum knows I am very touched and happy. Very true, the first joy of 2007. Never in my dream.. He will be there. I am so happy!!
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Monday, January 01, 2007
Appreciation dinner at Happy Restaurant, Lion City Hotel @ Haig Rd. Only walking past the place and thought that it is a super cheena restaurant. To my surprise, it was fully renovated with a modernize feel. Food was average. Our table won a box of flower vases from Ikea. Never failed to go back home empty-handed each year, that's what I heard from the guys.I wanted to see the countryside kitchen concept that was featured in the interior magazine. Intitally, we thought that Joo Chiat Complex was the right one, we went off the Tanjong Katong Mall, then finally, T.K. Complex. What confusion!! Thank God it is all link. Image if I mixed up Tanjong Katong mall with Tanjong Pagar Mall etc.Asked ard for quote for the concept of kitchen that we wanted since we are there. It's btw SGD3-4k. Minimize style is nice too. But usually, it is in white or light colours. Out for lazy people like us. Salesman asked about floor plan. No house leh. No la, never reply that to them. We will ask for actual quote when we get our house.
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Just came back from Dar's D&D.We have a 9-course meal, similar to wedding dinner style @ Sheraton Towers. A lot of entertainment programmes that were really good as compared to those that I have been so far (Salsa dance, fire show, billingual singer etc.). For doorgifts, he received a set of wine opener and I got the last set of Balmain pen exclusively for ladies. I am fortunate to be the last lady to get it!Dar's colleague won the singing contest.. The guys were very 'on' to go on stage to support him. Some stupid man commented that they are a brunch of sissy. I almost stared at him. It's team support. You think you want, you will get it from your colleagues?? It's only for those they are closed with.Anyway, I also went on stage. Kenna sabotage. But I dont mind, kinda interesting.. I was the 3rd or 4th lady to lose the game but it was a wonderful time up there.We had wine, champagne. Of course, the countdown. None of us won the lucky draw prizes. Ended with supper @ Balestier. By the time I reached, my sister came back from her China trip. Home sweet home. She's falling sick due the contra of coldness and heat.Year 2006 - a year of more Downs than ups..But I am confident that 2007 is an exciting year with more blessings.. More more more, more blessings of His to pour into our lives..
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Went for CG despite that I am not well. Before that, run errands to buy more things for GDL.
Need prayers for whole of Fri to run smoothly. To date, have contacted my relatives, listed down their address, the places to go, type and number of cake to distribute (12 relatives' houses and if possible, another 3 of our friends').
Tmr, his friend will help us to collect the inserts and purchase some hongbao and stickers as instructed. Dont know whether he can do it, when it comes to shopping, gals are better. But guys are direct, so, clear instructions must be given.
As planned, tmr evening, I will go to his place and pack everything so that he can carry the things to my place straight after work. Be home by 11pm to tie the inserts.
Busy day will start from Friday afternoon. We decided to go to work and take half day which should be sufficient.
This evening, coincidentially, my mum and I bought the 'Xi' stickers. Too many, now I can stick anywhere I want.. heehhee..
At CG, while praying, 3 words appear - M, Might? and Mighty
After interuption, M is for my name, as well as 2 Wendys (my prayer partners). Might? - ourselves. Some times, we ponder what might happened, might this, might that. Last is Mighty, it means, God is the Mighty one. With our mind searching, we think of a lot of possibilities but He is the only one who make it happen. Chiam-logy.
Okie dokie. Lai-pah! Cause I am Mighty Warrior!! ;P
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Third wedding in Jan. Not a perfect day, bride had a bad sore throat, the wedding florist boss' car knocked onto friend's car and made a scene out of it. Never go to that florist again (located in Toa Payoh). The florist gave the bride withered flowers as bouquet and the church decor.. Ah hemm.. Out of all, the car.. She sticked sticky tape onto the car to attach the flowers. Never take pride in her work. Disgusted by her behaviour and work. Maybe she should think whether she still want to survive in this line.
In short, life is not a box of chocolate but it goes on. Wedding is an event but marriage is a life-time committement. So, all unhappiness is over. Come, embrace the blessings that is ahead.
Staying up late these few days. Got a bit of inspiration to do the wedding montage after collecting the soft copy from BS. So, it went on for 4 nights, adding slides, amending till 3-4am. Today, woke up early for VIP meeting. By afternoon, I felt feverish. Body tired. Old liao.. cant denied.
Part 2 of montage will be days of courtship. Though we have been together for long but very few photos taken. Mostly, taken by friends. So need to ask around and dig out some out to make it completed.
So far so good, quite organise. One of resolutions for 2007, to be more organised in my work. Taking this a stepping stone.
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Friday, January 26, 2007
So angry!
I dont mind that you dont contribute to our savings for months. I can be understanding that there are a lot of personal things to pay for. I can be understanding for a month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months. Help you to pay your things, your meals, pay for the wedding stuffs, lent you money at times. But we are getting married. I never ask you to shower me with gifts, to pay for my things but yet, you are broke all the time? Both of us have jobs. I dont have to depend on you, yet things always look bad on your side. What if I dont have a job, we got house, got kids?
How to survive? Can anyone tell me?
I am just so upset, just frustrating! Is that why you're nice to me? Just tired of hearing the stupid excuses again..
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Monday, January 22, 2007
GDL will be fixed on 2 Feb, Fri. Counting down 11 days.
So far so good. Today is Dar's off day. We run some errands in the afternoon during lunch time. We went to the Teochew xi-bing shop @ Sembawang Drive. The boss is very friendly and taught us a bit of custom we have to do for GDL. Definitely getting some 'bing' from them, plus butter cream cakes and round butter cakes. That's total of 20+ boxes and the GDL basket on loan for free. The boss will teach us more as the time comes. Hahah.. that's great for us.
Shortly, I was told that there is a GDL shop in Yishun. In fact, the young boss told us they run of of stock because CNY is coming. In the end, we realised that we went to the wrong shop! No wonder the guy was unfamiliar with the things we have to buy.
Later in the evening, we went to the printer @ Ubi. Boss is very helpful too. As we go on filling up the form, he explained the reasons for stating some chinese characters in the card. Phew. Draft will be out in 1-2 day's time. And should be ready couple of days before GDL.
But of course, not everything falls in place. We have a bad argument with our BS. We told the boss that the outdoor shots were badly taken but we did the top-up cause it was the package they offered, not because the photos were good. In turn, they accused that we said that because we want them to throw in the EG free. PLEASE, we are not so desperate. We have our opinions and out of all, they also offered better deal to friends we recommended. Sigh, I hope all these nonsense will be put to an end. It makes both us very upset, especially Dar, being accused for nothing and he also a bit angry. On Wed, I still need to go down. Mmm... I hope their service level dont drop drastically. But thank God, all these trained Dar to be a man of a family-to-be and a better decision-maker.
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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Took half a day this afternoon. Some wedding co-ordination again.
Met up with a new co-ordinator for my wedding venue. She's good and at least, much friendlier than previous lady. She pointed quite a bit of details that we have missed out previously. She has also given more ideas for the wedding plans. Out of all, more invitation cards. Hopefully, there wont be change of hands again, heard that staff turnover rates are high. Cant image explaining and going through the details again.
Shortly, we rushed off to select our wedding pics. Saw a big pile of photos on the table awaiting for us. Total, probably around 400++. First selection, we picked 170+ pics. They calculated, it will burn a big hole of close to $8K if we really do so (on top of the basic package which is SGD4K). Great thing it's dinner time and we break for dinner. Over meal, we discussed on the strategy. Any pics that we have any bad comment about each other is out. So, tough one. In the end, no matter how we select, it's like a pinch as we put it from the album cause some pics are really nice, specially the studio ones. The outdoor ones are lousy; our faces like round and somehow, ugly. But contradicting, we still have a big headache. We took the offer the BS gave.
For SGD2K top-up, total of 73 pics spilt into 2 albums (1-indoor and 1-outdoor). Plus 3 squarish indvidual portrait and another 20 pics for a 4R album. Instead of one pose for thank you cards, we can select 3 poses. I get to retain my afternoon make-up. Tried to get back the EG but manager rejected my request :(
Very tiring, image we left the place close to midnight. We've been there for coming to 8hrs!
And now, I am typing these, I remembered in fact we have to select 20 pics from the big album for duplicate small one. OMG!
I guessed another 1-2hrs to be spent there tomorrow!
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
Rules for bridesmaids as instructed by my mum - younger than me, single and if possible, have not done it more than 3 times (The saying is >3times, difficulties in getting married). Well, I dont believe the myth. But again, out of respect for my parent, I did my search.
One volunteer - my bro's GF. Followed by my close colleague. Today, asked my Wed lunch kaki. Just right - 4 in total. Why not the more the merrier? Scared that red packet they get is too little for helping. Have discussed and set budget on amount for door crashing. They IM me on the dresscode and asked me to sponsor. Sorry, gals.. If I want to buy, I would buy a doll dress for all you ladies, but again.. sigh... I hope you dont mind.
Bros - His sec school mates and polymates. So far, 4 in total too. Thought of buying a polo tee and let them design the shirt. Mmmm.. That's only an idea. So, 8 is a nice number?
Given the gals some ideas on how to 'tackle' my hubby-to-be. Hahahhh.. I wont be there to witness, so my heart wont ache. Sorry, Baby.. let others have fun for once.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2007
'Guo Da Li' or 'Xia Pin' date is set.
A headstart to start the ball rolling.
Out of respect for my mom, we decided to have the GDL but more people involved the 'darker' it seems. They want to set it on 27 Jan (Sat), which happens to be Dar's childhood friend's wedding. Too rush as well; we have not printed our invitation cards and buy any items.
We tried to push it away. Some 'Kaypoh' just said it is not appropriate for us to attend any 'red' or 'white' events 3 months before our AD. And that's the best date. Sweat. In the end, we select another day in turn, we also told them. If everyone get married on good day, why would there be broken marriages existing, we will do it out of respect for my Mom only but no other reasons.
In the end, we are set to have it either on 2 Feb or 10 Mar. We select 2 Feb which has my favourite number '22' and it will not be too rush for us to finalise things.
Coming Friday, we will meet the new co-ordinator for our venue and all gear up to select the PS photos.
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
First wedding that I attended this year is Dar's colleague's wedding.
Married young for a guy. 24 turning 25. Needless to say, the wife is younger. But they make up their mind to marry young. They booked their wedding package since 2005. Coincidentally, their same bridal shop is same as ours. They got a good deal, SGD5,000 plus includes everything, from more gowns to photography for AD & PS, car decor, 2 albums of 150 photos etc. Thought that we got a reasonable deal, as compared, we are far from them. But good thing is they told we should rip our co-ordinator by quoting their names.. haha.. I cant image, how is Dar going to do it? He always seems to give in so easily..
Normal christian couples have to go thru morning sesson, church and dinner. Looks tiring.
Great thing is no matter what - we only have to 'suffer' in the morning till church ceremony in the late afternoon and off we go.
As for honeymoon, must wait till Dar's project is over as well as whether we suffer a great loss. To think, his cousin thought church wedding give 12 bucks will do. Well, friend, maybe 10 -15 years ago. In this era, per pax is at least 20+ per pax no matter how you save and sting. Not to mention if it is outside church, I recalled when we did the search, we got a shock. Hi-tea is easily 40-60+++ at mid range hotels. Wow.. I really thank God for providing such a grand place for a reasonable price. But I also have the understanding, for wedding, no matter how much people give, as long as they come with a sincere heart to give blessings, we will be happy.
So, since we attended both today. We gave a bit more. Bless other so that blessings may continue. Now that we've been through, it is never cheap to get marry, no matter how simple thing may be. So, my advice for singles - Save, save, save! Get on and get over!
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Friday, January 12, 2007
Finally, the marriage preparation course is officially over!
Went for the last lesson with our marrying pastor this evening. Noted that we started our first test on 20 May 2006 which was stamped on our inventory booklet. Wow, that's more than half a year ago!
We went through:
- 5 (or was it 7?) lessons of non-biblical lesson with TOUCH centre
- 2 personality tests
- 10 weeks of nursery training (which inspired me to continue on as a volunteer)
- 2 lessons with our marrying pastor (MP)
This evening's sharing:Man needs
RESPECT and woman needs
LOVE. If man does not gain respect, he is not able to show love for the woman = unhappiness for both parties. So, is man able to show unconditional love all the time? And woman, is she able to give man that respect too? Able to control her mind, emotions and mouth at the same time?
That's a challenge for both parties.Many thanks to our MP who gave us a lot of flexibility to meet Dar's working schedule and good advices. He is indeed a very loving husband and father, more than willingly to share from his own personal experiences. Of course, feel free to seek more information from him any time!
Now, we will be receiving the invitation from our church to register our marriage! :)
But some bad news too. My sis who is the main co-ordinator for my wedding will be away for business trip in Germany till the eve of my wedding. My concern is getting flight delay and time zone. As for Dar, he will in charge of running project, will take leave 2-3 days before our wedding and be back to work once our wedding is over.
For once, I will take lead in the most important event of my life to-date. A time to test my organisation skills and patience!
End results - to be announced at the end of March.
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Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Was having my lunch @ the cafeteria till I saw a familar face. Looks like my ex-classmate. But have forgotten the name. Only recalled the chinese name. But almost everyone has a christian name nowadays. Went through the company's name directory. Cant find a match!
This is the only time whereby the secondary school annual magazine comes in handy. Printed in 1994 when I graduated. Wow, 13 years ago.. Have a good laugh. I have a super nerdy hairdo and super yucky look. From my batch onwards, they started printing the B&W pics to save cost and also listed full names.. But out of all, they printed classes from Sec 1 till 5. The world is very small, I also recognised from school mates working in my company. They looked totally different!
Tmr, I will go back to the directory and look the name again. At least, I know an additional colleague and acknowledge someone I havent seen for ages!
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Monday, January 08, 2007
Just created another jpg file using the Outdoor Polaroids. Very thick skin. Call myself & Dar - Princess & Prince.. Hahah (For your eyes only, pls DO NOT download).
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Sunday, January 07, 2007
It's the first week of 2007. All my Sunday school kids have been promoted to another level, N4 (nursery 4). As leaders, we will be promoted to the same level with them. Comes next year, they will be in another 'club' and we will be routed back to teach N3. I love seeing them each week. Every Sunday, I felt happy to know that they have grown physically, mentally and spiritually. From crying babies, they learn to hug and tap my shoulders in form of telling me that they are here for lessons. From helping them to do colouring to doing it independently and presenting me their great 'masterpiece' at the end of the day. From sticking like superglue to enjoying worship and doing the hand actions of the songs. From being inattentive to listening and answering questions of the bible stories. I know that they are growing day by day. I felt great and achievement to know they are happy.In the same way, God is watching us like how we look at these group of babies. He smiles and have the same heart feel. Mmmm.. What great joy it is!And as couple, Dar and I learn how to help others. Advising and sharing with other MCP couples. From wedding preps, house, decors, money saving, concerns on family, edifying, encouraging one another. This impartation goes on and on.Today, Dar also told me that in his job, he saw so many cases of married couples getting divorce. In fact, his close subordinate is one of them. For one and only reason - quality time. They have been busily working and forgotten or neglected about their spouses as well as family. I am so glad that he finally understand how I have been feeling all these while. In his foolish ways or being insensitive, he hurt me at times. And promised to learn how to spend time together as well as how to build our marriage and families together :)
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My mum decided to paint the house this year. Probably, it's because CNY is coming as well as for the reason that I am getting wedding, she wants the place to look presentable.This morning, 3 women went to buy paint and equipment. We borrowed a trolley and pushed it back. Packing the things, shifting every thing to the rooms. Started with living room first. Was not easy but there were 5 pairs of hands (That include me, my mum, sister, bro and his GF). Started at 3plus but I stopped at 7pm to adjoin for my ex-classmate's twins' BD.Arrived late, missed some of the guys that were their best man for her wedding. One of my friends who is heavily pregnant also didnt join us. The rest of the gang were chatting. 4 of us from the same batch of Adv. Dip. One married with twins, another attached - current pursuing her degree, the other just changed job - marketing for top notch market. And last, me - going to settle down. Times passes fast, those were the days where we rushed from work, 'ta-bao' makan, sit in lectures and helped another during exams and our final term projects.After the celebration, came back home, repacked everything. Not all, very messy. Threw a lot of things away, taking this chance as partial spring cleaning. Tired. Tmr will continue with the rest of the rooms after church service. Round 2!
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Thursday, January 04, 2007
Recently created a wedding site.
Still working on it. Awaiting to get the call from bridal shop to select the photos and post some PS photos.
For some reasons, I have decided to 'lock' it. Anyone interested, pls request via msn. I will send you the link. Should be up by mid of the month!
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My ex-colleague sms me last night, she has submitted her resignation.I support her decision. My ex-boss is a control freak! Being an agent, what they want is flexibility and freedom. But he is so rigid and expects them to report to them like a 8-5 office job, be punctual and produce good sales results. A progressive report on daily, weekly and monthly. Even for the current admin gal, I heard, poor thing. Must use the office line to call him to ensure that she is reporting for work on time. Hahah.. that's probably I can only 'tahan' for a year. But overall, I gain a lot of financial knowledge, importance of saving, money, health and most of all, friendship with that group of agents.
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Came home just in time. Was pouring heavily. My mum said I got 'long legs'..This morning, a last minute email sent out by one of my boss to arrange a welcome lunch for a new colleague.
Thought he want to dine at a nearby restaurant. But in the end he sugguested Imperial Herbal Restaurant @ Vivio City. That's far from my workplace. He wanted that makan plc cause he's on half day leave, it's a 'win-win' situation for him. If only we can shop there after lunch too. A pity that we have to report back to work later. Sian.
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Tuesday, January 02, 2007
This evening, Dar has spoken to my Dad with regards to the wedding day.Dar's dad had agreed to be the witness and we need another witness, which will be either of my parents. But of course, I hope that my dad will be the one. My mum said maybe he will not, my grandma said maybe not too since he mentioned many years ago and morever it is a church wedding, with religion difference.My mum asked dont I require someone to walk me down the aisle, like the way how tv drama featured. Well, I never thought that would happen as he is a devouted Buddhist.Full of butterflies in his tum tum, Dar asked my Dad after dinner (Dar's so nervous till his face and ears turned red!). And YES!! Hahaha, he will be there to be my witness and to walk me down the aisle. My mum knows I am very touched and happy. Very true, the first joy of 2007. Never in my dream.. He will be there. I am so happy!!
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Monday, January 01, 2007
Appreciation dinner at Happy Restaurant, Lion City Hotel @ Haig Rd. Only walking past the place and thought that it is a super cheena restaurant. To my surprise, it was fully renovated with a modernize feel. Food was average. Our table won a box of flower vases from Ikea. Never failed to go back home empty-handed each year, that's what I heard from the guys.I wanted to see the countryside kitchen concept that was featured in the interior magazine. Intitally, we thought that Joo Chiat Complex was the right one, we went off the Tanjong Katong Mall, then finally, T.K. Complex. What confusion!! Thank God it is all link. Image if I mixed up Tanjong Katong mall with Tanjong Pagar Mall etc.Asked ard for quote for the concept of kitchen that we wanted since we are there. It's btw SGD3-4k. Minimize style is nice too. But usually, it is in white or light colours. Out for lazy people like us. Salesman asked about floor plan. No house leh. No la, never reply that to them. We will ask for actual quote when we get our house.
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Just came back from Dar's D&D.We have a 9-course meal, similar to wedding dinner style @ Sheraton Towers. A lot of entertainment programmes that were really good as compared to those that I have been so far (Salsa dance, fire show, billingual singer etc.). For doorgifts, he received a set of wine opener and I got the last set of Balmain pen exclusively for ladies. I am fortunate to be the last lady to get it!Dar's colleague won the singing contest.. The guys were very 'on' to go on stage to support him. Some stupid man commented that they are a brunch of sissy. I almost stared at him. It's team support. You think you want, you will get it from your colleagues?? It's only for those they are closed with.Anyway, I also went on stage. Kenna sabotage. But I dont mind, kinda interesting.. I was the 3rd or 4th lady to lose the game but it was a wonderful time up there.We had wine, champagne. Of course, the countdown. None of us won the lucky draw prizes. Ended with supper @ Balestier. By the time I reached, my sister came back from her China trip. Home sweet home. She's falling sick due the contra of coldness and heat.Year 2006 - a year of more Downs than ups..But I am confident that 2007 is an exciting year with more blessings.. More more more, more blessings of His to pour into our lives..
