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♥ Monday, July 30, 2007
6:45 PM

In search of products that can reduce the lines on my forehead; I looked like a bull dog nowadays.

Feeling old but instead, others told me recently I looked young. Recently, while shopping, salesgirl thought that I am a poly student. Days ago, my HR colleagues happened to pop by my cubicle and saw my honeymoon pics. Thinking that it was my BF, I corrected them by telling he's my Hubby, followed by comments that I married young. YOUNG? Haahhah, I told them - 29, young meh? They were so shocked! One told me that I looked 21 another said 25.

Thanks, ladies, for all your compliments.

But my once-in-awhile lunch kaki, more than 10 years my senior often talked and seeked me on advices on marriage, kids, family, work etc. told me, yes, she also think I looked slightly younger than my age but at heart, I am a very matured lady! In short, old aunty at heart lah! ;)

Yah, this aunty loves to go for sales, snacks a lot, and give advices to friends and colleagues whenever they asked me. No matter what, I know, I will never stay that young forever, things will change later. But I dont mind as long as I age with wisdom!

Update:

Metro Tampines having moving-out sales (50% + 30% on most items)! Went there by chance. Both Aunty Goon (Moi) and Uncle Goon bought a lot of stuffs! Cheap Cheap!

♥ Saturday, July 28, 2007
8:03 PM

Finally, found one nice blogskin randomly.

At least the fonts are bigger and the background is brighter. :)

3:38 PM

Sorry for the late post!

Taken on 22 Mar - our 9year anniversary - late supper after wedding rehearsal and a day before our wedding day!

Enjoy!


♥ Thursday, July 26, 2007
11:42 PM

You will be amazed how the Z-Monster catches the children.

My Hubby is one of them, within spilt seconds and dozing off. This actually creates a lot of issues. Especially for work and appointment. He is well-known for being 'SUPER SUPER SUPER Late King' - No one beats him. Nowadays, there is improvement but still, so sad that it happened and being caught = extra = more time at work or work on weekend = less time or no time spend with me on weekend.

Sigh.

Anyone who has a cure for it?

♥ Wednesday, July 25, 2007
7:40 PM

This morning received 1 msn greeting and 1sms on what I want for BD present.

Yah, another 1 week and my Da Ri Zi again! That's fast, even I myself have forgotten about it. Time flies, probably it's touching 30 that's why this year I never long for this day to come. Or it is the self-declaration that I always goes by year to calculate my age.

My face is very thick. Hahahh.. why? I am always willing to reveal and proud to tell people my age. (unless most gals always asking that question 'Guess my age'). To me, there is nothing to cover..

But anyone, can remind my Hubby that my birthday is coming? For sure, he can remember his good friend's BD (2 days before mine) but he always got mine mixed-up.

Sigh, why I got feeling that history will repeat itself.

*Still pondering whether I should save my leave or give myself a off-day on next Thurs.

♥ Tuesday, July 24, 2007
6:58 PM

Mind your health - an egg is the limit per day.

But I cant resist the eggs, especially egg white. Every morning breakfast at work, fried egg is a must. But I loved it half-cooked. If it is hard boiled egg, I will only take egg white. I remembered when I was young, whenever my mum cooked boiled eggs, I will throw the yokes in the bin. Of course, I kanna scolding from her - waste of food etc. Once, I thought I am smart to dig a hole in the garden and buried the yoke, who knows, the army of ants came and another nagging session. ;P

My ex-colleague who sits beside me, she is the best man! She will bring the eggs and I will bring my big mug up to canteen and pour hot water. Put aside for 10mins and enjoy the eggie session (Thank goodness we never get scolding from canteen since they dont sell hard boiled!)

Bad habits never change! I just dumped that yoke in the bin just now. Too bad, Hub is not here to share the yoke with me!

♥ Monday, July 23, 2007
6:30 PM

Well, for sure, it's a Post-MS.

Feeling angry and somehow, irritated.

Came home early to have a good rest.

Monday BLUES!!

♥ Saturday, July 21, 2007
10:45 PM

Pics of my family portrait taken when I am young (The one and only I had) and taken recently on my wedding day. PG took 2, I felt this look nicer except that now, my hubby is also part of our family and my bro's galfriend is in the portrait too.


Any differences? Maybe the kids have all grown up! I think my mum still looks the very same ;p

7:26 PM

Yeah, finally over. The wedding for my CG leader. It's been so tiring co-ordinating her wedding. Things are a bit messy but eventually we made it!

It's been raining since late morning. Thank God it started pouring after her outdoor shoots. Somehow, since Monday, I had a feeling that it would rain on her wedding day. So, I checked on weather report and advised all helpers to bring more umbrellas.

Another old wives tale about raining on wedding day which I never heard till lately. If it rained on AD wedding, it means that either partner is a stingy person. Hahh. One of the most ridiculous things I heard on wedding tales. The only I have heard is if it rains on AD wedding, means God is asking you to save more money for rainy day. Anyway, I don't believe in such nonsense.

Her wedding photographer happens to be my shortlisting BS photographer. Short story, in the end, he didn't take my studio photos. But he is quite good, his portfolio is very impressive. Still, he recongnised me and pass me his namecard. So anyone who needs AD photographer can contact him. Package is cheap @ SGD500. Too bad my wedding is over or I can ask him to take my AD pics.

Tonight, I can have a good rest. It's over, yeah!

♥ Wednesday, July 18, 2007
11:56 PM

I wonder whether I am a bad or mean sister-in-law.

Well, two weeks in a row, I got something bad to comment while talking to my younger sister-in-law. Last week, Hubby and I actually told her that she should consider marriage seriously if she want to register her marriage. She told us she intends to at the end of this year as they want to get a flat. So, the question was when and why? She had no idea when she wants to get the flat/new/resales/build-to-order. To Hub, he felt that she's still young not ready as she is still under bond/training as well as other reasons. To me, she's not ready cause just to sign on the ROM certificate for flat doesnt equal to seriously thinking about committing down. In the end, we encourage them to enroll in the pre-marriage course, which comes handy and useful for seriousness of marriage that one may never discuss openly and opinion may differs.

This evening, I saw her marking test papers and writing down the formula and answers. I asked her why she does that. She told me so that the students may understand. I told her, if she mean it well, probably is to explain after giving paper away and explaning the reason, had them to write down to obtain right answers. Her method is spoon-feeding and students will not learn. If she does not have time, pick the few that most students had major mistakes.

Sigh.. See, like mean, mean sister-in-law I am right? Hubby told me there is nothing to feel guilty about. It's only direct communication. Too direct mah??

Ya, I admit, sometimes, I am. Last Sun, I told a groom-to-be off. Today, when I met them for rehearsal, again. Simply too messy, things are not organised. Waste too much time in discussion. No complete listing. Now, not only I am gan-cheong, the helpers too (everyone gave that HOW? look). We talked till the church keeper had to lock the place, at least, things are 80% finalised and from there to get things moving on Sat.

Pray hard. Things will run. Reminders, burnt oil also will help to oversee the issues. Sat is going to be a wonderful day for both! :)

♥ Monday, July 16, 2007
10:42 PM

Another a week or so, we are married for 4months.

Probably for the very reason the time is a constrain. We are constantly busy with work, activities that we treasure time spend together. But at times, with separation, staying at each individual place, we felt that we have miscommunication, misunderstanding.

You see, not every relationship is perfect or fairytales alike. Probably, tonight, is one of the days that we felt distance from another another. Some breakdown.

I pray that the house will come soon. At least more time, or rather more quality time together.


Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:4

♥ Sunday, July 15, 2007
11:08 PM

July - a popular month to get married. Ties with 07.07.

Attended Hubby's ex-sec friend's wedding. A couple that we have seen their relationship grow since 1st month of their courtship. For 6 years, a loving couple. Wife (back-then girlfriend) is an encourager and a gentle lady. Often, we shares the thoughts of our relationship, some small talks on our Hubs. Well, he is very fortunate guy to marry such a lady. The guy friend, listens to advices of his partner. The greatest change we saw is from a chimney, he gave up smoking. It was a great evening, and a beautiful prince-princess dreamy wedding, one of the best I have attended. Anyway, my blessings given to your marriage, have a baby soon yeh. ;P

Come weekend, 21 Jul, will be CG leader's wedding. Being her co-ordinator, I constantly doing follow-up with her on the wedding preparation status. Till this evening, we are still stucked with songs selection for montage and going thru programs. Kinda reminds me of my wedding preps. But now, I felt more anxious for her, cause she and hubby-to-be is less detailed than both of us. Jia-you, jia-you... Got to push them harder to get things working...

♥ Thursday, July 12, 2007
11:42 PM

Was super late for this wedding dinner @ Royal Plaza Beach Rd.

My ex-colleague's wedding. Someone that I was quite close to during my 1-year in that stressful job environment before landing in current. We practically dont see the sun. That's because we went to work at 8am and knockoff work btw 8-11pm most of the time, weekend also burnt at work. The kaki will go and buy dinner or take a break after 6pm every day to talk but work, stress, the programs related to work etc. Some bad bonding and never healthy ones as we are totally pressured from top of our hair to bottom of our feet.

In short, we went off almost at the same time. Quit after a year. 6-7 of us. 3 went back because there was increment and promotion. I am sort of the only one who was never 100% tempted to back. Well, we kept in contact but my ex-coll dont dare to complain much about work as I told that's what in store when she goes back.

Today is her BIG day. Happy for her. Looks like she and hubby had a great time.

6 of us attended. 3 sales and 2 managers. 2 years does not make much diff! Still the same old self. Just that some stay, some move moreon.

1 of them became a Daddy! Proud dad of a babe. :) Another trying for a baby. 1 noticed my band and they encourage me to have a baby early. But I am still keen to study. And coincidently, one of the gang just completed his degree at the same institute and similar course. He was telling me it's not easy. He got a 2nd lower honours and nobody in the batch got 1st, so far, he also have not heard of anyone who got 1st. Wow, not easy, he mentioned be prepared to be stuck at library all the time and forget about weekends.

One of the managers whom I used to report to for short term, asked whether I am keen to be a brand assistant. Looks like a good opportunity but if I do a part-time study, can I cope? Will hook up with her soon.

Before leaving, of course, hugs and handshakes. Yeah, I will see them soon. At least, keeping in touch with 2 of them.

♥ Monday, July 09, 2007
10:45 PM

The Blue Blue Sky



Wanna see the rest? Gota 'jio' us out lah!

9:48 PM

'Lao tian tian' derives from the IM conversation with my colleague, being invited for another team bond end of the month. I accepted the invitation but also added the remarks that I am there to LISTEN and not to sing.

Well, of course the conviction comes from others that sweet lady comes with sweet voice, ahem. They will regret once I hold the microphone!! Moreover, I am NEVER a sweet little thing lor.

Anyway, I told my colleague if I am a sweet lady, I am a 'lao tian-tian'. He asked who said that, I told him, hub's friends. Well, true friends dont lie. I dont cover my age too. To think in a month's time, I am turning 29, another year - 30.

Now that I am married, more friends, maybe not relatives since we're still newly wedded asking that SAME question. I recalled the shocking reaction of Hub's good friend heard me calling Hub 'Dad' (friend tot things has happened since he is in China for a month). NO!!! Of course not, well, that's one of the pet name I had for him since we got married..

♥ Sunday, July 08, 2007
9:29 PM

I felt bad that I kept misplacing my wedding band whereas compared to Hubby who wears it faithfully.

Not only my sis said that, even my mum. Hub said that I should try to make an effort to store it at one place instead of here and there. Yes, Sir & Madm! (I am still trying lah).

I have shared my pics with my colleagues, they loved the blue skies and some pics that looks as if we took it at studio. (Indeed, some are better than my BS pics). Of course, a lot of praises that it is a blessing to have such a loving boyfriend, now hubby. Most of them have seen Hub on few occassions even before we got married. Surprised to hear similar comments like we are enjoying each other presence, we looked like the quiet type but once we see one another, we turned very bubbly, the joy, love sparkles etc.

I felt indeed very blessed cause we have such a long relationship (13 yrs of friendship cum 9 years of courtship, now, months of marriage). At times, yes, very guilty that I always blow my top, some Missy attitude, not as caring or thoughtful like my other half. Hahahh.. I am NOT Princessy as some thought of me ;P Anyway, I would really like to add in more effort to bring our relationship to a greater height.

Another area would be establishing a better relationship with my in-laws. Long story of why we have to move in but looking at the brighter side, things are not as bad. I still get to stay at my mum's plc at times and enjoy eating home cooked food. Never easy to stay under one roof especially with complete 'strangers' of different background, upbringing etc. Somehow, it has taught me some good values, controlling tempers, sharing, stopped complaing or murmuring, shifting out of the comfort zone. But of course, I still look forward to owning my place. It has also changed my point from the past, now never would I reject thoughts of staying with in-laws should they have intention of staying with us once in awhile.

In short, no one is perfect and as usual saying, 'It takes 2 to clap' and effort, effort, (tsk tsk), more more, plus plus.. EFFORT.. :)

♥ Friday, July 06, 2007
6:38 PM

After the long wait of 3months and 2 weeks. Finally collected the wedding pics.

It was quite well taken. Definitely angry with the photographer for taking such a long time as per contract stated. Task given to Hub was rush the PG for the pics.

After seeing it, was a relief..

Got time, will upload the pics.

Finally, I can display my family portait! I waited 22years for this to happen. :)

♥ Tuesday, July 03, 2007
5:51 PM

Been sleeping all day long. The Zzz monster clinged onto me since last night. I tried not to in case I turned into an owl later.

♥ Monday, July 02, 2007
5:51 PM

On Sunday, my Sunday school kid came to me (Still teaching the N4 group). He kissed my hands and asked for a hug. You know what he said? He said "You are like MUMMMY, you smell like mummy and looked like MUMMY!!" Hah. Never did I expect him to say that. I have been in S.S. for 9months. Somehow, I was a bit touched to see that after some time, most of them have grown matured but no la, I dont want him to call me 'Mummy'. So I told him to call me 'Aunty'. He laughed non-stop but continue calling me mummy with hugs when I was sitting with my usual group. Of course, when I told Hubby, he laughed and said, 'That's good, good to be Mummy.'

Later in the evening, I was lying on the sofa. My mum and hubby were having short conversation (Familiar words) Overheard:

Mum: later, you bringing her back?
Hubby: Most likely


I got up and told them: "You think I am a baby ah? What bring here and there?" (My mum used to babysit my cousin and she always ask my uncle the same question).

In the end, I stayed at mum's plc as I was not well. Hub think it's better too cause there will be someone to take care of me. But he asked me whether my mum is sad or bitter that I dont stay at (her) often nowadays. Maybe. Maybe. I felt the same too in my heart.

"Always a little gal in the eyes of parents"

5:41 PM

Came home early. Today is Youth Day, most of my bosses are on leave to accompany their children.

Thank God that I managed to leave by 5pm. Was coughing in the office since morning. When I rinsed my mouth after brushing, I saw blood. Anyway, a confirmation later in the afternoon, I think my body is too 'Heaty' (seeing blood is common for me whenever I have bad cough. Intially, my doctor even suspended TB. It happens often whenever I get cough virus, I dont think it's lung inflection).

Will go to doc later. Hopefully he gave better medication. Last round, my family cum company doctor gave me lousy medicine despite seeing him many times. In the end, I gave up surrendering my company card. He thought I resigned. I told him frankly: "The medicine you gave last round was too mild, I rather pay more to get good medicine". Well, of course, he is embarrassed. But at least, it works and I paid the usual company sponsor fees.