14 October -- Fond memories @ CCHS

Back to the good old days....off we went to CCHS to reminisce the past. It was the place we met. It wasn't love at first sight, in fact, we were irritating each other during sch days. I recall being in the same class as him in Sec 2 to 4. It was both irritating n fun. Together with our brothers and sisters, most of whom were from CCHS too, we went to do some shoots. It was freaking hot, so we tried to keep it short.

14 October -- The morning

Ringggggggggggggg.....all 3 alarm clock rang! Two for me (in case i can't wake up) n one for my parents! It was 530am..i felt refreshed though i slept for barely 4 hours. Did an anti-oxidant mask, ate an ang ku kway n my makeup artist Liren was here. Perhaps I was subconsciously anxious, I must have pee-ed 3 times during the 2 hour makeup session. I felt like a star with the camera and videographer shooting.

Don, my videographer, was really entertaining that day. Lightened the whole mood. at 730 -8am, my sisters started arriving, and were busy preparing things to tekan the brothers. at 845am the guys arrived. Danny boy (my cousin) was the little virgin boy entrusted with the holy task of opening the car door for my dear husband. Together with his brothers and my big fat pig, they came to the gate.

TIME FOR FUN!!! I could hear my aunts and uncles and sisters bargaining at the gate. I think they made such a racquet that my neighbour wanted to call the police! Afterall it was 9am on a Sunday morning. I instructed 'em that groom had to step into my house by 909, but subsequently if they wanan continue with the games, BY all means! they have my blessings! My gals did a great job at tekaning the guys. Some of the games were a little NC16 but it was so fun i wish i was there myself to watch. BUttttttt I had to stay still in my room. waiting. Now i was getting anxious. Siang n his entourage were made to eat sour, sweet, sour, spicy stuff; sing english love songs (knowing that he isn't great at that); pluck hair out to spell "I Love Janice"; Say I love u in 10 diff lingo or dialects; pole dancing.

Finally he stepped into my room. wow, he never looked that handsome. I fell in love with him all over again (usually that's said by the man..but nevermind). After "receiving" me, we bade our relatives n parents goodbye. As custom, dad had to shelter me with a red umbrella whilst mom threw rice over us. I think it's to ward off evil spirits?

13 October -- The Eve of the big day

Many people asked if I was nervous. I honestly wasn't. It was a relief to be finally taking a break from all the work and go for a manicure. Sadly, my best friend who was supposed to have lunch and do manicure with me, didn't make things happen. In fact, it seemed that she was the bride coz one day to the event and she hadnt got anything to wear for the day & night. So anyway, I ignored all unpleasantness and enjoyed myself at Shanghai Dreams (http://www.shanghaidreams.com.sg/). I fell in love with that place instantly. The girls were really amiable and the decor was pretty inspiring. Perhaps that's the next look I'll do for my room. Did a french mani (n pedi of coz) with bling bling on my fingers! How can i not make a statement right? It's my big day afterall. Together with eyebrow plucking, the bill came up to about $109. Reasonably priced I feel. Unfortunately, in my hurry to zip off to collect my best fren's gown, as i was driving, i hit agst my steering wheel n my mani on the index finger was DESTROYED! ok, i m exaggerating, but hey! it was realli partially damaged ok! HEARTACHE AH!

The night progressed with my relatives coming over my place. What a crowd!!!Everyone was excited and dad instructed all to be at my house by 730am. Especially my dear aunt who is well known for being late..haha, poor her was instructed to be at my house by 7am! Then politics struck and one helper for my reception said she couldn't help. ....the pains of having a politically unsound family.

I only managed to take a bath at about 11+...by midnight, my tired best friend has already dozed off, leaving me to dry my hair n get ready for the next day. Finally hit the sack at 1am..hmm..wonder if i'll have panda eyes?

Technology, a gift or a problem?

Problems seems endless...this time, it's not mom..haha..it's technology! first my Motorola V3 died on me all of a sudden upon hearing that I plan to get a new PDA phone..panic seized me as all my contacts were in there! oh my god. I thought all my contacts were in my SIM card coz recently I've upgraded it and am able to save 1000 contacts.but ALAS! i only had 5 contacts in my SIM!.the LCD wud not light up at all! Fortunately, I have a more tech savvy mentor aka my darling of coz! he managed to copy all my contacts out onto my SIM card using some software. Went thru pains to do that! Thanks Darling!

guess wat's new? nope..not that I got myself the latest IPod or Xbox...but, my INTERNET IS DOWN....damn it! halfway thru usage last night, it just power off! i tink the modem might have fused. Stupid 2wire! Stupid Singnet. Have since emailed them to COMPLAIN! Yes, the complain queen is back. Trying to downgrade my internet plan..i tink "they" heard mi thus shut my modem off! speaking of plans, i tink these ppl are just exploiting...be it whether i'm a low end user or a mid user, they seem to be suggesting that i should take the Unlimited plan!...i have a good mind to termintate the service once i figure a way about how to maintain my email address. Which incidentally is havin loads of crap. frens have been saying it's bouncing back or going to spams. n i've been getting loads of spams n over quota mails. geez...u realli begin to wonder if technology is a blessing or not! Great lor, now without my modem, i cant surf at home.....might be a good thing..at least I will sleep earlier. =)

This Saturday is Guo Da Li.....couple wks more n it'd be Oct 14. !yeepee!

The Date Draws Near...PLS RSVP!!

Panick begins as the date draws near. Worried that the 33 tables guaranteed cannot be hit. Many people seems to be going away for work...holiday...work..n more work.....m already down by one table coz of that. The most ridiculous reason I heard was from my step grandmother's side...her daughter's family eats vegetarian, thus they can't come. Well...now u know why they are called STEP...obviously some tension can be felt. In fact, we did not acknowledge em till now! My marriage is a milestone.

Keeping my fingers crossed that all those invited will turn up...if not, DIe badly sia.

Fat....stress....it's all mounting!!

The day is drawing near. Our Guo Da li will be on 29th Sept...I wonder if I have to be around on that day.hmmm..traditionally i think the bride n groom don't have to be present...but unfortunately my daddy dearest is involving the whole Clan, thus my presence is definitely important. The moving of stuff situation isn't going on that well as it's still super slow!! URGH i dont understand how can one have so much thing in just one room! After several trips up n down the new n old house, I still have half a cupboard full of clothes! Tmw i have to go get more hangers...grrrrrr. Saw some very nice dresses today, but gotto really hold the purse strings as $$ is in the red. I need to really speed things up! Gosh, all this is making mi stress. n when i m STRESS i EAT! n that's making mi fat! not to mention i'm having an outbreak!.ahahhaha.......okok..enuff of excuses..i tink i had better start climbing stairs soon. I've only got a month! I need to be shapely enuff to fit into my gorgeous Cheongsam!

DIY Ang Bao Box Completed!

yES! I've finally completed our Ang bao box! All this was done for under $5! The box (fm IKEA) was only 90cents though we could have just gotten an A4 paper box.. the wrapper was a mix and matched (from POPULAR bookstore and "Made with Love" @ Plaza Sing ie. that place rocks!) and painstakingly cut out by yours truly and the bears are wedding favours from Marina Mandarin!haha..Still not sure if i should be using bears or flowers. hmm...M pretty proud of the DIY box but not sure if it's too gaudy. Particularly like the crystal heart at the corner. Mother in law thinks it's a little too big..but HEY i'm expecting a lot of Ang baos can?hahaha..otherwise i'll be in serious trouble. Budget is way off already! In need of Charity soon!