Went for my very first gown fitting yesterday!!! Woo hoo! But never really see anything that I like lar, so try for fun, anyway it's free one mah =D ~Tried 6-7 gowns altogether, with the much needed assistance from a sales girl. I realise one cannot fit into the gown without help leh, I will surely trip over the hem of the skirt one. Also need a special type of bra for the wedding gown, David's bridal very professional, let me try on the bra, shoes, gown and veil all at same time..haha...But hor, selection is quite limited and the pics on their catalogue looks a bit different when I tried on it, maybe I need to lose some weight bah..have been gaining weight since I'm in US as we eat fast food quite often lor...They also dun have some of the gowns in my size so cannot try on those which I really like. My size is a size 4 lor! hear liao also shiok, macham children size lidat, they have size 2 all the way to size 26, wahahha, suddenly I feel very slim over here...
Actually we planning to do our photo shoots in the States le, but still working on our budget, cuz the make up artist, hair styler, gowns and photographer (in particular) are very very costly. But then, since we are here, might as well use the sceneries here, since air tix is already paid for. Well, this is just a thought, cuz we have not firmed up on anything yet. KIV bah~
After going to several bridal studios, we went to Cha's classmate house for his bday party. Hee, like wad cha said, we long time never go to bday party liao, esp for his age one, and hor this fren already in his mid-thirties liao..pengz.. it was rather enjoyable, a huge crowd turned out and there were lots of finger food. Think I drank too much last nite, got a pounding headache when I got home. Love his home, so damn classy, he macham like CEO of company to live in such a posh condo, haiz, his embassy really took good care of him, not like ours~
See how I strategically sit in front of the food, heheh
The wife made this cake for Jason one, cute hor~
Occa is going to be Cha's gay fren liao~
Look at how HAPPY cha is when Occa is with him~ HUMPH!
Dun like this gown, too simple liao (which most ang mors like)
Tummy coming out liao lar~
Cha said I look like a cake, HUMPH~
Cha dun like the embroidery (So many comments from him, choosy PORK!)
* Actually still got one more gown, ballerina style, those very puffy and princess like style, but Cha said it was so overwhelming he went into shock and forgot to take a pic, hear liao also sian lor~
Quite a few updates for the past two weeks. Last Fri, Cha and I made a trip to Singapore Embassy for the CNY celebration. It was supposed to be a get-together for Singaporeans in the Washington DC area but of cuz, the main thing that MOST appealed to us was the food lar..hehe..It was a buffet style dinner with very delicious Hainanese Chicken Rice..Long time never eat liao, tat's why very happy to see the local delicacy there. The rest of the food were those standard buffet food catering in Spore with free flow drinks and alcohol . As attire was required to be business wear for the event, we really got dressed up lor..Cha was in his ROM suit while I wore my dress, with a stocking. I still remember that night was chilling, up to -7 degree, and my pitiful legs, barely covered with black stockings, nearly froze liao... The event was really boring, as we did not know anyone there, but managed to catch a glimpse of the Singapore ambassador. Din have a chance to speak to her thou, as crowds were constantly forming around her...
On Sat, we went to Annapolis, the capital of Maryland for a dinner by the "sea". Although I cannot really see the sea view lar...but the restaurant was really quite nice and quiet, very cottage-like and food prices were within reasonable range. Cha and I each ordered their meal set where each set consists of soup, main course and a dessert, which costs barely $15. Quite okay right! Actually the dinner was to celebrate our 40th month anniversary lar, but as the weather was really cold that night, we went home straight after dinner. Annapoli was a rather nice town lots of boats and yachtes anchoring at the bay, but we decided to go there another time when it is warmer, probably in spring...
This year's CNY for me is totally different, think it's the first time I was not in Ipoh with my family. CNY celebration there is always festive from the loud firecrackers, huge gatherings and of cuz, the delicious food my grandma will always prepare for us... Not to mention got tonns of new yr goodies lar! Not like here lar, I totally cannot tell it's chinese new yr lor... Went to the supermarket here and to my great disappointment, no pineapple tarts, no rou gan, no new yr cookies... haizz.. Manage to get dried persimmons thou...can only crave cookies from the delicious pics of the CNY celebrations from my frens' facebook pictures....make things more sian, Chu Yi is the first day of my class, and is freezing lor! (Lucky Chu Er class cancelled due to snow storm..hehe)
But...as usual, I cooked a big feast for reunion dinner, got sweet and sour fish, braished duck with sea cucumbers, vege with ABALONE and roast pork..hehe, still got mandarin oranges..not too bad...All in all, delicious lor!=D
Back from my trip!! Have enjoyed myself in the company of Chaa during these 20 days in the west of United States. Their national parks are stunning, landscapes seem to be straight out of Geography textbooks, it's a once in a lifetime experience. Not to mention the cities in the west are much warmer than in Merryland now, it's damn freezing over here lor...brrrrhh....Among the various places (Rocky Mountains, Arches, Canyonland, Las Vegas, Death Valley, San Francisco, LA, San Diego, Zion and Bryce) I've visited during this trip, I particular find Arches, Death Valley, San Fran and Bryce interesting. I think they are must-go places if one were in the west side of United States. The rock and mountain formations in these parks are really spectacular. San Fran is a city built on rolling hills, driving there will be a huge challenge lor! I love Fisherman's Wharf there, cuz we celebrated Chaa's 29th bday in Neptune Palace Seafood restaurant at Pier 39 over there. View there is nice and food is good, I chose and made the reservation one leh, thou Chaa was the one who foot the bill, hehe =p
Had a memorable trip which Chaaa has once again made it possible for us thru his meticulous planning and tough driving =D We travelled 4000+ miles in total!!! Amazing feat =D (Not to mention he paid all the expenses for the trip again) Thanks Chaaaa!!!! =D
Rocky Mountains
Arches National Park
My favourite: The Delicate Arch (We hiked a long long time to reach this place one leh!)
Just came back from my long trip yesterday and was so surprised to receive a Xmas card from Pinkies!! Haha, although a bit belated, but still very happy to see familiar writings on the card, leaving me good wishes for the year...Card was a little crumpled, and the chopsticks were poking a hole in the envelope, lucky never dropped out leh, very touched that Pinkies still remember me thou I was unable to join for Xmas...Only one more yr left, Pink Army!
Happy 2009!!!! It's a brand New Year, brand new beginning with new wishes and resolutions. 2008 was a year plagued with natural disasters and social unrests...May 2009 be a better year for all of us, blessed with health and happiness. Totally no new year feel at all right now... Chaaa and I now at Moab, Utah, near the Arches National park, which is totally ULU and deserted...haiz...totally forgot abt New Yr countdown when we did the planning...but it was a different experience out in the "wild" bah =D
Happy new year to everyone, my dear family, Chaaa, Pinkies and my friends... hope 2009 will be a better yr for us¬
Call me Pristine/
Vennie/
BB/
Yun!
I'm a Leo, LOVES to travel,
TV, Sleeping, Nuahing
and Shopping!
Also loves to receive gifts=p
D.O.B: 18 August 1983
*Hint Hint!!*
Dun like this gown, too simple liao (which most ang mors like)
ah~ 
Bryce National Park 
A brief glimpse of Zion National Park: The Checker Board
San Francisco: The Golden Gate
Alcatraz: The Most Notorious Prison on the Rock
Death Valley
Las Vegas
leh!)
