Thursday, May 08, 2008
~The Precious Moments of my Life ~
My pink roses
Looks like a fairytale~
Doing my make-up
Curling my hair
Nice pic!
Look at Cha's double chin:P
Marching-In~
Protected under the woman's charter:P
I like this one, we looked so happy...
My Dear Pretty Pinkies
Chatting with Mao (Actually we knew the cameraman was shooting us, so we pretended to be reserved and demure :P)
This one is very nice, very natural:)
Tien looked more xin fu than me, haha :P
Some outdoor shoots
10:19 PM
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Arrhhhgghh... For the second time in a row, I dropped my capsule of chinese herbal medicine "Dong Cong Xia Cao" on the office floor. I've been consuming this herbal medicine, 2 pills every morning ever since my protracted coughing two months ago. Out of concern, Cha had bought me one very expensive bottle of herbal medicine to strengthen my lungs. If I'm not wrong, each bottle contains 80 pills which costs $115. This also means that each pill is ard $1.40. Damn costly. And yet twice this week, I 'qiu neng' and dropped the pills on the floor. Of cuz when I picked them up, they were all dusty and dirty lar, so er xin...In order not to waste that 3 dollars worth of medicine, I stared at the dirty pills while I cracked my head in search of alternative ways to consume the medicine. Finally came up with this ingenious idea. I can just break open the capsules into two halves and swallow the powder lor! Very enthusiastically, I banged the capsule apart. And guess what happened. The powder scattered onto my desk :'( My seventy cents gone liao, haiz...To avoid any further losses, I quickly poured the remaining powder from the capsule into my mouth. So bitter~~
I'm becoming more unsettled as Aug is drawing near. A bit scared... And the thought of leaving my cozy home for two whole years saddens me. Suddenly it dawns onto me that life in US will not be as easy and comfortable. There will be no money, no family, no frens and no TV with me. The only consolation is that Chaa will be with me for the next two years. But it's a new chapter in life. New experience and more travelling around. Dunno if my parents will miss me or not, think my mum is treating me better after she knows that I might be gone for 2 years. Recently she's very anxious over my health. I think she's scared that the healthcare over there is no good. If we are really not coming back for the next 2 years, I really ought to spend more time with my family and frens. I want to celebrate my bday in Spore with them before I depart, even if it has to be brought forward. Cuz I guess my next two birthdays will be much quieter with only Cha ard... Feel a bit bad that now even my Sundays are spent at Danny's side le..Think for the next 3 months I'll try to be with my family on Sundays, considering that I also won't be with them in May/ June period.
Chaaa caught a flu today because a flu bug is raging in his office plus he fell asleep on the floor for the entire night. Got an MC for these two days. Haiz...will be going to work and lunching by myself tomorrow le...:(
3:09 PM
Monday, April 21, 2008
Today is the first Mon that I don't feel so bluez, cuz working from home... SHUANG... Think I better make full use of this benefit and work from home twice a month. Of cuz, not much motivation to work. Even though I've listed many tasks that I will do today, none is done thus far..haiz... But now I can take nap whenever I feel like it lar:P
To sum up what has happened so far. Not much things actually. Cha is beginning to prepare for his term papers and examinations, dun have that much time for me... Just celebrated Xia's bdae on Fri at Ministry of Food. My first time there, but not many food variety leh. After that we went to Paulaner for a drink. Cha joined us later where he finished my beer in a single gulp...haa.. greedy Porky...Saturday whizzed by as we were checking our to-do list: take passport photo; went Daiso to get air tight bags; return Yogi's plate etc. Finally I got my Hush Puppies covered footwear using the rest of my Taka vouchers, so that I can wear for my trip. Sunday was even more boring. As Cha was rushing his assignment which was due that midnite, he left me sleeping the whole day. Except for breakfast and lunch, I was practically sleeping the whole day, so boringggg.... After that I watched Good Luck Chuck and StarDust by myself for the rest of the day, but I was quite entertained by both shows lar...
Still quite bogged down by uncertainites now...sian...the only thing we could do now is wait wait and wait for the letters from the unis before we could take affirmative actions...
10:36 AM
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
A lot of things will be happening in the next few months. Cha has received an email confirmation on his uni admission liao, so if nothing goes wrong, we'll both fly to US in around Aug le! Finally can take a long long break from my work de. Still considering whether I shd resign or just take no-pay leave, just in case when I return there's a recession, cuz govt job still more iron-bowl. From now onwards, got a lot of adminstrative things to be done. I'm thinking of studying part-time as well in a college nearby. Cannot believe after a year of prep we really got it. And Cha and I are going to experience a totally different life together in a foreign place, so exciting and confused. And hor, what will happen if Cha and I quarrel over there? I will have no one else to turn to le :( Then the crime rate there is so damn high. Every now and then someone gets gunned down on the street, and if there is really a US recession, the crime rate will surely sky rocket and thos bullies will target asians de... Haiz, so many worries again. On the other hand, this US stay will be a very good break for us and for the first time in our lives, there will be no restraints on what we do and where we go, can just do whatever we want to do. Furthermore, it allows us two more yrs to ballot for a flat since flats are so damn diff to get nowadays... Then have to get winter clothings, rebond my hair, see dentist, suspend hp number, defer my CPF and insurance payments... Wah...so much things to do by Aug!
Yesterday we confirmed our first Europe trip liao. I called it the first because Cha had promised me there will be more trips to come:P Anyway we have taken the tour package to tour Europe for 15 days. Will be extending the trip for another 5 days to travel Scotland. At first we wanted to do free and easy, but Cha don't have the time to plan and backpacking is really xin ku, don't think I can take it de... And hor free and easy may costs more than package tour because of the expensive rail & transportation costs. The tour package will be a luxury tour, the hotels are good, mostly five stars hotels. Should be a very comfortable trip de...So so so happy that I'm going Europe soon! To me this is like an educational trip, have never been there bfore... But hor, this package costs a bomb, so we have decided to spend on a very tight budget and not spend unless absolutely necessary, considering that the US stay for the next 2 years is going to cost a lot as well... All in all, suddenly my mood is so much happier given these two big events are happening soon =D
1:48 PM
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Had spent the Good Friday weekend in a very relaxed way. Cha had booked the Siloso Beach Resort for two nights. Although I had intended to spend the weekend out of country, but as it was too last-minute, we din manage to get tix for anywhere else. But anyway, it was a comfortable stay with a fabulous beach view. The breakfast was also good, really missed the croissant, it was super nice as their croissants were freshly baked! Did nothing much actually...nuar a lot and slept a lot, a sun tanning session at the beach in bikini and walked around in Sentosa during the nites. The weekend really flies, it was over when I was just starting to enjoy myself. Hope we can have a chance to stay like this again, it was a great way to relieve work stress. And it's considered my very first honeymoon outing after my marriage! Chaaa... I want it again for the next long weekend wor! =P
Work is damn boring and sian. Really sick and tired of my current job, but have to wait for that stupid uni's reply before I can make any decision. Have been pondering what I shd do next. My current job is comfortable enough; pay is ok, bonus is ok considering I get to knock off on time everyday, but I simply hate the work I'm doing. No meaning at all. Haiz, in a dilemma now. I need a new life! I hope that my next job will be much more fulfilling, even though I dunno when will that be...
9:47 AM
Monday, March 10, 2008
I had a great couple spa on Sat. Suddenly had this idea because Cha kept complaining that he was experiencing a lot of stress and even had stress-induced chest pains for the past few days. Decided to give him a spa treat to relieve his mounting stress and tense muscles. So I went to look for spa promotions on the website and came across this spa lounge at Holland Village. It seems like a good deal. For 2-to-go, it costs $268 for a mineral salt bath, cocoa nut scrub and choco body wrap. The whole spa regime ended with a full body massage. It was really nice and relaxing. Had never experienced such indulgence during the weekend before lor. And of cuz, Chaaa loved it a lot! Can tell it from his eyes rolling upwards, haha:P The best part is that they gave us a couple room with a jaccuzi and we could enjoy massage alongside each other:) Chaa said that we could go back there again before our actual day wedding for a red wine bath, wah...shiok de lor!
However things take a twisted turn on Sunday when I knew what happened to my dear frens. They have been let down by guys whom they have trusted and loved a lot. Even a long period of committed and close relationship couldn't prevent a change of heart for the guy. Even when everyone thought that they are having a stable relationship and will get married eventually, the guy could be so ruthess to hurt the girl he had once loved so much. I think they deserve much better guys. They shouldn't be humiliated in any way because of some stupid foolish bas***ds. Sometimes I can't help but wonder, will the same thing ever happen to me? It seems to me that a lot of relationships can start off very loving and sweet, but things do change as people move on to different stages of life and encounter different temptations. And ultimately, when that happens to a man, it's difficult to discern truths and lies, and all promises made previously could well be a pack of lies...
2:10 PM
Friday, March 07, 2008
My Solemnisation Ceremony at Marina Mandarin Hotel, Aquamarine
11:25 AM
My Hen Party at Grand Plaza Park Royal Hotel
Mao's Bday Celebration at Aerins
10:50 AM
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Finally this day is arriving. Tomorrow will be the day I'll ROM and legally bounded by marriage. So much mixed feelings and questions running thru my head. What should I call Cha's parents? Dad, Mum? Papa, Mama? Father, Mother? So embarassing, how am I going to call them my parents for the first time?? I hardly even call my parents back at home. HOWWWWW??? Then hor, I kept thinking, will I be subject to the same strictness from Cha's dad? His dad is so much stricter than mine, will I be used to it? Then I dunno if I can be a good wife or not, it sounds so remote to me just a few years ago. Till now I have none of the attributes of a good wife..ha ha.. Chaa's going to be in for a hard time lor...And my surname!! Is it going to change to Mrs Cheng? So wierd! But then I don't like people calling me Mdm Wong leh, sounds like the pub which has closed down... And then the anxiety of tomolo's event. So afraid that it will rain, cuz it will really ruin my day. Then also scared that the hotel staff dunno how to handle wet weather arrangements, becuz I understand that the restaurant has not hosted many ROM functions before. So much uncertainty and expectations. And finally my make-up and hairdo. What if it was messed up? I will cry one lor... But maybe I worry too much la, everything should turn out fine tomorrow...
Now a special tribute to Pinkies. They had really put in a lot of effort and money for the surprise Hen Party for me on last Sat. To me, it was a really glam way to end off my singlehood. Chaa was damn envious of me lo becuz no one organised a stag party for him..heehee..So proud to tell the rest that I had a happening Hen night, although I was not dead drunk as intended lar:P Why I said Pinkies had made special effort for this night. Becuz from past experiences, I know that it was not easy to get everyone together to organise such an effort-intensive event. I think it was the first time I've seen them so united together:) And they had done it really well. I was totally kept in the dark until I reached the hotel. When I saw what was inside the room, I was totally stunned. They had done up the place so prettily! I love the lingerie, flowers, decor and the certificate they gave me. Especially the cert, it 's my fav gift. Too bad my face is not inside there and it's the first time all pinkies used the same pen to sign off a card!! Really really happy for the effort they took. A bit apologetic that Mao had to use her birthday as a decoy. It was intended for her to celebrate her quarter of her century bday=P But it was indeed an unforgettable Pink Army event together. It had been ages since the full strength turned up!
Although a bit nervous abt tomolo's event, but with Chaa and so many good frens ard, I guess my ROM will be another memorable milestone of my life =D
11:10 AM
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Got a surprise from Chaa again. Actually I was really mad at him in the morning as of all days, he has to pick Valentine's Day to be late for breakfast. Although it was not his fault, but it was rather maddening la, haa... I had expected that he would buy flowers for me as per previous years and have them delivered to my office. But this yr he actually posed as a delivery boy himself to deliver a big pink bouquet of bears to my office. Unfortunately I was at a meeting for the whole morning, and as I refused to talk to him after the morning late episode, Chaaa also did not expect that I would not be at my desk in the morning. When the receptionist could not locate me, luckily there was my colleague Sean to help Chaa out and give him first hand notice when I'm back. Before that Chaaa was waiting at the Starbucks, reading all the newspapers available for nearly 2 hours until Sean called him up. It was really a pleasant surprise to see him with the bears at the recept counter. Although I was totally embarassed and kept ushering him out of my office, I was actually quite happy that he took the morning off to prepare this surprise for me, even though I was not around earlier to receive the flowers.
I'm now wondering where he will bring me out for dinner later le...:)
1:33 PM
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Today is our 28th Month Anniverary, 28 months together before Chaa and myself will tie the knot and commit ourselves to a lifetime marriage on the 27th this coming month. I'm very excited. This is the month where we will promise each other love, care and committment for the rest of our lives. Yesterday Pinkies were reminiscing the times when I had first met Chaaa. I still remember Moreen & a few others asked me at that time,"Do you see yourself marrying Danny in the future?" My answer was a straightforward, definite "No". I was pretty sure at that time that this relationship might not work out and was prepared to end it when the appropriate time comes. Then people started to ask," Then why do you get together in the first place?". Actually I'm not too sure myself. I think it's the sense of security he gave me, he seems like a very nice guy who can take really good care for me. And I do have mutual liking for him as a friend. I was really sick of being so independent esp when at that time, there was no one else who can give me as much care as Chaa did. Even my family can't be always there for me when I needed it. I guess it was this yearning for a dependable companion that made me want to give a try with Chaaa.
It wasn't easy to adapt to this relationship at first. I had been repeatedly asking myself: Did I made a right choice? Was he the right one, I don't want to regret if he's not... I even restricted him to meet up only once a week, (which was on every Sat), and complained that he was very mushy and made my hair stand when he said sweet things to me. Truth be told, I don't really care much for him at that time. But as we spend more time together, I gradually learned that he really do love me and care for me a lot. Most importantly, I know that he places great importance on me. I was really touched when he made handicrafts for me, 512 straw hearts, 1000 paper cranes, hologram and Precious Moments embroidery. He buys me flowers at every occasion possible and brings me to the best eating places on special occasions. These are things that I had always hoped that my future boyfriend will do for me, but yet in reality I know it's almost impossible to find someone lidat. To my amazement, Chaaa really did all these for me just to make me happy.
Chaa has always been there for me, whenever I need it. Everytime when I am unhappy or feel upset, he will practically shove everything aside just to accompany me or to talk to me. This made me more and more dependent on him and it really assures me that even if there is no one else who don't care for me, he will always be there at my side. He tries his every means and ability to fulfill any dream or regret I have. When I voiced out my regrets that I couldn't go overseas to study, he works hard to vie for the scholarship so that he can bring me along to US to study together. He knows the possible repercussions on his career if he didn't get it. And he really got it, despite the tremendous pressure during the process. Whether the uni admits him or not, I am already very happy that he had tried it for me. When I told him my dreams of travelling to Europe, he said we will give it a try this coming May, despite his depleting savings. When I said I want a unforgettable proposal, he did it for me. He had put in a lot of effort to make the proposal a memorable and unforgettable one. In fact it was one of the happiest night in my life. It is amazing how our relationship has evolved. Till now, he still loves and dotes on me a lot. It gives me a warm feeling whenever he says that he has spoiled me. Nothing has changed at all. From the first day we met, Cha has kept all his promises to me, and I really appreciate it.
Like any other relationship, nothing is perfect, we have our fair share of ups and downs. But our strong bonding overrides any unhappiness and our arguments became insignificant when I know that ultimately he still cares for me a lot. Through these 2 and a half years of relationship, as we understand each other more, I can safely say that I don't regret anything with Cha at all, from the day we were together to accepting his proposal. I am grateful to Jun for bringing my husband into my life, for letting me believe in love and becoming one of the happiest gal in the world.
Chaaa, I love you a lot a lot =)
9:30 AM
Thursday, January 24, 2008
My ROM date is confirmed! It's 27 FEB 2008!! My ROM will be a small reception, only immediate relatives (those living in S'pore and Johor), dear Pinkies and Chiew Ting are invited. As it's a weekday, not all will be able to make it. So we are expecting around 30 (or even less?) to attend my solemnisation. Although it's a mini event, but it involves so much work lor, my goodness! Can't believe how busy we're going to get for the customary one. Venue is one prob. Till now we still have not confirmed a venue. I want an alfresco style with garden poolside ceremony. Reason being the traditional wedding dinner is already very "chinese" style, so my ROM should have a more western feel. Not that we cannot find nice venues lar, but they are very costly and burst our budget of $1500 liao. Many hotel packages charge around 70+++ per pax then plus decor it can easily reach 2K triple plus! Siao...
Have been looking thru quite a number of hotels, now KIVing Marina Mandarin Hotel because it offers one of the lowest rate and has one of the best food. The ambience is only so-so; we'll be having the meals facing the fountain. One drawback is that it is also a non-smoking area for the cafe so dunno if there will be any smokers "disturbing" us during the ceremony. Another thing is that the guests will have to walk through the cafe to get to the solemnization area. Wierd lor.. Many people will be staring at us one... But they promised to set-up nicely for us la... Actually we wanted to get Merchant Court, because solemnisation will be at a pavilion overlooking the pool and offers an even cheaper package, but they are too rigid liao, not willing to extend the lunch hr for us and the wedding co-ordinator is not very enthu lidat, makes us sianzz..
We still need to consider my ROM dress, make-up, hairstyling and photographer/ videographer lor.. The total cost really sky high, cannot imagine have to spend so much for a simple ROM. But have settled my dress liao... It's a custom-made knee length dress. I requested it to be pink, with white sash ribbon, dunno if it will turn out nice as there was no pink sample of that piece. But then the pink dress is to match Chaa's pink shirt also ma, we want to be a "PINK" couple:p Now quite apprehensive that the pink dress will turn out to be bimbo rather than sweet..
Now the photographers. Wah.. They are very expensive lor! The good ones charge 200 per hr. Chaa and I were thinking that we may need 4 hrs to include outdoor shoots. 4x200= 800 bucks for a ROM photographer! No joke. But those gd ones take really nice pics, except pricing too steep. So we may have to settle for the next cheaper one la... Actual wedding then use gd ones..
Wah..really quite a lot of things to do, lucky got Cha to handle most of them..hee hee..
5:02 PM
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Some might already have known, I'm getting married soon!! Actually is ROM first la, the customary wedding might have to wait a while. Cha and I have decided that ROM can be in late Feb before the Qing Ming Month comes in. Prob the solemnization ceremony will take place in a country club, venue to be confirmed.
Chaaa proposed on New Year Day. We stayed in Merchant Court Exceutive Club for the countdown. That day, Chaaa fetched me from work and we went to Vivo for lunch. After that we slowly made our way to Merchant Court and got a really sweet surprise when I entered the room. Chaa had came in earlier to decorate the room with a romantic feel. He spreaded pink rose petals on the bed and made out a red heart with red petals on the middle of the bed. Not only that, there were many balloons, some tied to the table lamps, some to the study table and the rest were left floating freely around. Some balloons were pink, white and red; some printed with "I Love You" while others have little heart prints. There was also a bouquet of 24 pink roses lying on the side-table. The decoration was really romantic, and it was really sweet that Chaaa did these all by himself. But I think Chaa was quite sad when I told him the balloons looked like National Day balloons lar..hee..;P
So as usual, we did not waste any time in taking lots of pictures in the room, and in a very short time, we took a total of 140+ photos just in that room alone lor! Finally, Chaa gave me the belated Xmas gift, an embroidered Precious Moments piece of fabric. Even though I was wondering what to do with that piece of cloth, I was quite moved by this gift as I cannot imagine his clumsy fingers embroidering Precious Moment for me. And I was also quite surprised that this gift was very similar to my second anniversary gift to him and he bought the embroidery set even before I gave it to him. Wahhh..got mo(4) qi(4) leh!
After that, we had dinner at an Italian restaurant, Zambuca at Pan Pacific Hotel. The seafood pasta I ordered was nice but as I was too full from the cocktail buffet we had earlier on, I couldn't finish it. The place was really dark and quiet and we could only manage a few shots.
As we returned to hotel quite early, we played poker cards and watched countdown on tv. But I was too tired liao la, I dozed off after a while le and Chaa had to keep waking me up. Haha..yuan lai he wanted to propose to me after it strikes midnite. I knew Chaa will propose that day so I kept trying to search for the ring the whole day, but just couldn't find it. It din occur to me that he kept it in the safe lor..aiyoh... He took out many boxes from the safe, got one jewellery box, one Soo Kee box and one Brilliant Rose box. Very mean, he opened all the empty boxes first to make fun of me. Finally there was this one last box where the ring was kept. The moment came when he asked me to marry him...=)
The ring is beautiful. It was exactly what I had always wanted. It's a Brilliant Rose diamond. Really touched that Chaa really tries his best to give me the best. I know that we will be eating grass for the next few months, but I think it's worth it =)
3:10 PM
Monday, December 31, 2007
I'm finally back from Taiwan. Weather over there is superb, and scenery is nice as well. But the itinery is way too rushed, having to change hotels everynight and have to carry the bulky luggage up and down everytime we move. Shopping time is scarce, I cannot believe the tour guide only gave us 2.5 hr to tour Shi Lin night market, including dinner time lor! Pengz... we cannot even make it to half the market when the time's up. My poor dad. As we gals all wanted to chiong last minute shopping, he did not even eat much that night. He spent a lot of money on us and yet did not get much for himself. Although I wanted to use up all my $$, but the short shopping time made this impossible, in the end we all had quite a lot of $$ left. But I still got myself 2 pairs of boots and a few winter clothings la. It's the wrong time to shop there as it is winter over there and you could hardly buy summer clothings there de...All in all it wasn't that enjoyable as my sis did something that made me very angry.
Today is New Year's Eve. Will be meeting Cha later to count down to New Yr together. Will be staying in Merchant Court today. Chaa said he has a surprise for me wor...Looking forward to it now...Now to make a New Year wish. Hope we will have a better year ahead and everything will be smoothsailing for all of us. May we all have a happier year and good health, and of cuz LOTS OF $$ =)
9:58 AM
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Yesterday Chaa brought me to Purvis Street to dine at Miss Clarity. It was a pinky shop with a very cozy setting. Food is cheap and good and according to Chaa's friend, they like to arrange the food in a fine-dine setting at an affordable price. We ordered set meals and added nuggets as a side dish which costs us only $33. It's really quite nice...got chance will bring pinkies over there..
After that, we travelled down to Taka to take pictures. The Xmas tree was really huge and beautiful.. A bit dazzled by the lights thou, made my head dizzy when I faced the tree. Unbelieveably, we took more than 100 pictures just with that tree alone. But I looked a bit oily after working for a whole day liao. The tree in front of the Cathay Cineplex is also very nice, it's PINK and fluffy-like. I think Pinkies will like it very much. Cha will probably bring me there today to take pic again...
Xmas Eve this year will be different de... For the past 10 years I have been celebrating Xmas with Pinkies but this year I'll be travelling to Taiwan with my family le. Going to miss all the fun photo-taking and the "SHE "poses :(
Actually I'm quite looking forward to the trip de..dunno how's the xmas over at Taiwan. But because this time we signed up with a tour grp, I'm afraid that most of the time will be spent on sightseeing. I really want to go shopping leh. Dunno how much time the tour grp will allocate for shopping, but from the itinery, I think only got half a day for shopping. Sian diao..I've so much things I want to buy...shoes, chothes, gifts, foodies...
Chaa coming over soon le. We're going to celebrate Xmas today becuz I'll be flying on Thur liao. Chaa will be bringing me to an Italian restaurant this evening, heard from him the ambience is very nice. But a bit disappointed when Cha told me there will be no surprise gift for Xmas this yr becuz he had no time to prepare for me. Well. its kinda true, we meet each other everyday for lunch so he where got time to prepare a surprise gift for me leh...I remember last yr he made 1000 paper cranes for me and I was so happy. This year he bought a dress for me instead. It's quite nice and fits me well..Going to wear it when we celebrate New Yr Eve together.
Last week I had bought 2 Le Sportsac bags as Xmas gifts for both my sis and they cost me almost 300 bucks. But both don't like the bags and said they look like recycled bags. Made me sad as I've spent much time choosing the bags. In the end, my bigger sis went to exchange for Taka vouchers. I dunno abt the smaller one but I know she got half the mind to take a refund too. So unappreciative. They ignored my good intentions and even chose to return the bag. I'd think twice abt getting them presents again. Might as well take the easy way out: Just get them a $50 voucher each. Cheap and easy. In any case, I guess I'll not choose & buy anything for them again le.
On a brighter note,I'm now waiting for Chaa to pick me up and bring me out for a date=)
10:35 AM
Looks like a fairytale~
Look at Cha's double chin:P
I like this one, we looked so happy...
My Dear Pretty Pinkies
Some outdoor shoots
