Status Change....

Finally settled down in my new house. A new asset under my name. But also means a new loan under my name also. Ha,... got to work my a** off to clear my debts..... interesting.....

gonna be a long post.

cos there will be tonnes of photos.... from the photoshoot (yes... i managed to keep them off the blog for a couple of months. on purpose :P) to the moving of house (er.... not new news cos you might have caught it from my hubby's (yes... can call hubby now... hahah) and to the actual wedding day.

Kudos to those who made my wedding day a memorable one. and i'm really proud to announce that i did not 'over-run' despite the very hectic program schedule. which couple would wana be like us? gatecrashing, fetching the bride, going to new house, outdoor photo-taking, makeup changes, tea ceremony, solemnization and wedding lunch all on one day. and it's within one afternoon. *applause* very very happy everything was in order - though not 100%. special thanks to my families, sister, brian's brother, jianrong, royston, rena, yanping, michelle, agnes.....

photo time....

one of my fav photos.... each time i see this, i'll smile or laugh... hahahaha



classic shot..... (is my gown nice?????)










my new home!!!!! got most of the furnture within 2 days... however, still cant find our dining table..... either not too our liking or too expensive to out liking... (any sponsors????)

our big cozy sofa....



our odd-size bed... with 2 'meh meh'..... if you're gonna ask me why number 1 and 99... make a guess first la.....



the next place we'll spend lotsa time at.... the study room... layout compliments of mr and mrs brian aw. wahaha....



ohh.... the cute delivery van for our mattress....



September 16, 2007. A day to remember....

Couldn't sleep for the past few nights before this day. Was it becos' my dear nephew was bunking in with me?

Anyway, woke up at 2.30am before the MUA came at 4am. Yes, u saw it right. it's 4 am in the morning..... :P

yea... what women can do.... the power of love...



mastermind at work..... dont ask me what were the games, cos i only knew bits and pieces here and there. got to wait for the video and watch it before i know....



the sun is not even out....



miscellaneous stuff....

the corsages i got for my jiemeis...



the breakfast for the early birds.... yummy cupcakes.... *still drooling*



cant wait to know what happened...



sis and nephew (he really very cool lor... no smile one....)



see all laugh until some see teeth, no see eyes.....



in my house!!!!!



thanks guys and gals for the help....




luncheon and solemnization was held at Peonj-Jade Restaurant in Clarke Quay. 2 thumbs up for the food (well, that's the comments i got....)





our wedding rings....



i drink tea leh..... :P



i like this....



before march in....



solemnization....



fast forwarded..... champagne pouring and toasting... romantic huh....



aiyo.... my bro in law give me alot of face leh... wear tie somemore.....



the end of the luncheon....



the end of the luncheon marks the beginning of another start....

the start as a 'mrs'. like what iris says..... next time we go out, cannot 'bio' other guys liao... wahahhahahaha

that's all for now.... till then, duno when... (busy busy these days....)

good nite folks......

The Day has Finally Arrived.....

Finally, in a few hours time, i'm gonna be a bride...

haha... and i'm still blogging here.

cant sleep. too excited? maybe....

well, pls wait till i get my photos and i'll upload once i'm free!!!!!!

see you guys tomm if i invited u.... hahhaha....

Guo Da Li has already passed for more than a week.

Sorry for the outdated pics... :P

The basket of goodies....


What we are exchanging.... (haha.... )






This is nice...... The Teochew traditional type of 'cakes' or 'biscuits'. Cant imagine i took this right? Arent I supposed to be modern.... where's the fruit tarts, etc huh? Hahahah



Well, that day ended with me playing mahjong with my aunties.....

And for those who received my red bombs.... please let me know if you're attending ok?? thanks....

These days... been pretty relax. But the scary days are approaching... OMG.....

And worse... i'm kind of not feeling too good these days... woke up with very bad vomitting (nope.. i'm not preggie....) on saturday. vomitted till i had to lie a while in between bathing, changing and packing my bag... had to go out cos i promised dearie that i'll be there for his game...... and i'm glad i went cos i felt better after that.... dont know if it's cos there is more 'ren qi' or cos i had stuff to eat there... wahahah

Managed to video abit of the game... n he complacent-ly loaded it onto youtube....

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9-AYy-a-6QA

Hahaha.......

Have a good week ahead.

Guo Da Li

Guo Da Li in a few hours time...

Looking at Brian's blog, i feel so 'ashamed' of myself... he seems ready... even photos taken and uploaded. whereas, i'm just home from work and prata at jln kayu (my dinner cum supper).

anyway, i'll try take photos tomorrow and upload if i can....

Guo Da Li is a day so debate-able. Whatever the reason for such a day, if the elders want it, we have to abide to it.

I still remember the day my sis had her GDL. I went out early in the morning for a super early breakfast with a friend at Geylang, eating yu-tiao. Haha...

Can you imagine? at that time, i was only a bridesmaid....

1 month odd down the road, i'll be the bride...

time flies..... it also means that i've grown older.

looking back, sometimes i feel that i still behave like a kid. a never grown up kid. it seems like there wasnt any difference between now and the last few years. but in fact, alot of things have happened. alot have changed. (im past 26 ok... no longer the always 21 or 22.... hahah)

what sense am i talking. it's 2 am already. i'm maybe drowsy, information overloaded even though i had a coffee, tea, chinese tea and teh halia, all within the 15 hrs time-frame.

Was I too Anxious...

No wonder people always say that waiting if always a torture. It's true. Really.

Used to always hear people saying 'wait for people will age easier' (in hokkien). actually, i still hear that now....

but this time, it's not the waiting for people that's causing me to age. haha...

it's the wait for my flat....

am i being too anxious?

by right, in the eyes of the law, the waiting period is 6-8 weeks before i get the keys and be the official and legal owner of whichever flat i'm buying.

but... at each and every possible opportunity that allows me to obtain it first, i will jump at it.

to think of it, i'm kind of emabarassed. in the 1st place, i was the one who didnt so-called wana rush or push the seller into moving out early cos i wana have a 'win-win' situation.

now... i sound like some naggy auntie, trying my ways to find out if they will vacate the flat earlier. and yesh, though they are.... the legal papers and procedures cant be settled until 6-8 weeks later. well, the fastest that this 1st class 'service provider' is 4-6 weeks. OMG... and i thought they are so well interlinked with each other..... anyway..... whatever will be will be.....

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happier note... i went ikea yesterday and spend a small little bomb.

it was suppose to be having the annual ikea sale when people from all walks of life will crowd at this place. but hey, traffic wasnt that bad on a Monday morning. i managed to eat the meatballs in peace (with no one standing beside or behind me, giving me that hurried look and aiming for my seats the moment my buttocks are up) haah.....

coffee table is grabbed and no, it was not an on sale item. apparently, all the things i got were not really on sale.

ok folks... update again... got to run......

Wedding Preparations...

Wedding preparations keeping me occupied these days.... (let's not talk about work....)

Got my invites... if you had read Brian's blog (he's more 'updated'), so get ready to receive my red bomb!!!!

Settled my photos... didn't top up alot, compared to alot of couples I heard. Cos.. I'm not that pretty in those photos... wahahah.... no la.... i just find those we really liked. Now waiting to see the layout and get it printed.

Had my food tasting at the restaurant today. Shiok... yummy. haha... hope the standard doesnt drop on that day. keeping my fingers crossed. And yes, I did take photos, but i cant spoil the mood right.... must keep you gals excited ma.....

Went for the first lesson of the marriage preparation course. Did the MBTI. It's a personality test. Pretty interesting. Learnt about it in poly... but, I forgot what it's really about. Talking about returning everything to the teacher after leaving... :P Going back to the lesson tomorrow to see how i fare in that test. I asked Dear, what if I realised that what I answered on Saturday is different from what I think i will answer any other day. Maybe I have a spilt personality (am I using the right words???) Really hope this course will help in preparing us for the next big step.

One thing that they - the speakers - emphasize. In marriage, there is no U-turn. Never ever think of the 'D' word. Hands up for this. No matter how common this is these days, I think all marriages should work out if both parties are committed to make it work. Commitment - a very big word. easy to spell, easy to pronouce. but when put into use.... it can get so difficult sometimes.

Looking forward to the next few lessons.. hoping it'll keep me attentive and interested. hahah......

Next week, i'm going for my 1st appointment at HDB. Yippee... the wait is finally over soon... cant wait for it. but that also mean that it's a new responsibility.

Been searching high and low for furnitures. seem like it's so difficult to get sofa and dining table within my budget. well, u see... i don't mind changing furniture in a few years' time. so, therotically, i do not need such an expensive set of furniture. so.... i need to find something that i think is worth the depreciation and i wouldnt feel sad and 'it's a waste' when i need to change. so, for now... if i still cant find what we want. guess you pple need to sit on the floor should i invite u over. hahahahah..........

trying to clear my stuff slowly. whenever i have time. and i'm trying to sell them cos i've been too impulsive, thus the buys. so, if you folks see what you like or see what you want, let me know. For you folks, price is negotiable. Wana get rid of these stuff so that I can move into my new hse with lesser stuff. Cannot throw cos it's very wasteful. Cannot give cos I very stingy ma.... (hahahahahha)

Clinique eyeshadow. Used a couple of times nia.... still look very new. think retailing at around S$30 odd. let me know your best price.


The Body Shop blusher. Also used only a couple of times. Cant remember the retail price but should be ard S$20. Let me know your offer la.....


More to come.... I need time to clear and pack and take photos and upload... (which is what lazy me doesnt really like to do always....)

The love of my life....... Thanks for putting up with my temper, my everything......

Very Busy....

Morning folks.

Sorry for not updating my blog. And.. I know you guys will soon forget about the existence of this blog if I were to continue neglecting it. Haha.....

Been very busy these days.....

All of a sudden, I'm back to the commercial line, doing AP, AR, stock-take as well as doing my own arch files, dividers blah blah.... Think I haven't been doing these stuff for a year... But it's ok.... Cos' I also do more things than that... And such things, I doubt I will do them when I was in the previous co....

These days, because of the late nights, I've been staying with Brian more often. Cos' his house is way nearer to my new office than my own house. Hahaha.. But I always make it a point to go home on Sundays for mummy's home-cooked food.... :P

Been wasting alot of money also.

Did I say I bought a mattress... (expensive one...), a Sony LCD, digital camera (oh yea... finally a new old to replace the small little cam with small little LCD screen), bedsheets, quilt covers, cushions... Every weekend, I'm like spending a few hundreds... haha..

Oh yea, and mummy say must wear new clothes after wedding... so i need to find clothes also.

Sorry folks, no photos even though I had my new camera. Reason, too lazy to take.

Going for my food tasting next Sunday. Wonder how it will be like for 2 sides parents to meet... hahah...

And... my nephew is so so naughty. but so so cute.... can't wait to hear him call me 'yi yi'. :P

And.... July is a month full of activities. So, if u don't see me updating my blog, please wait ok.... if you want updates fast, then beep me... :)

Have a pleasant week...

Morning.....

It had been a roller-coaster week for me.

For 2 days in a week, I was like a "darts board", everything or anything done by was not right. What's wrong? Is it me? Or is it her?????? Whatever the case... I've had "bullet-proof vest", so it doesn't make me want to cry. I only need to talk it out. Like what I say to some people, it's not worth my tears. Hahaha...

Was at my cousin's wedding yesterday.

This cousin of mine - we used to be pretty ok during childhood days as his parents stayed in the block opposite ours. As time goes by, as we grew up, we seem to be strangers. It seemed so weird. And I didn't know he is such a romantic person. Hhahahahahha.... He sang for his wife, and despite forgetting the sentences and some words here and there, I thought it was sweet. The point is, for the years i have known and not known him, i never thought he will do such a thing. ha..... well, never judge a book by its cover.

Footnote: You don't have to do that during our wedding la..... :P

On a happy happy not... I'm going shopping...

Off to buy bedsheets, quit cover blah blah..... I'm like an "a*****" now. No more far east plaza, charles and keith, urs and etc for me right now...... :P

It's Tuesday and just when I thought everything is gonna be fine, I'm back in a depression.

Why?

I wana move forward. But every now and then, I get to hear things that will hold me back.

Is it because I've not given enough assurances?
Is it because my words cannot be trusted?
Is it because you really think I cannot juggle my time?

I'm already a sensitive person. Must I be judged based on other people's experiences? I am me. I am Cynthia. Not anyone else. No 2 persons are alike.

I don't like such jokes.

If I really do cross the line, tell me straight in my face. That's all. I think I'm clever enough to know what is off-limits and what's not. That's no need to make jokes of it and hope I'll get the message.

Random Thoughts.....

Hey... yea. it's me. unlikely to see a post so soon? Haha...

Thought i had better blog while i have some spare time. before i get 'consumed' by other things again.

Lazy to take photos these days. My Canon ixus 500 has been lying on my study table for a long long time and a thick film of dust is already formed. I'm lemming for the new Sony T20 in pink. Oh, it's so sweet and nice..... anybody wana get that for me?

I've not been shopping for clothes, shoes etc these days either. Now, I'm mostly found at places where there are furnitures, electrical appliances, etc. Walking pass the refrigerator section in Harvey Norman, strolling and putting my face so near the LCDs in Courts, peeping through each and every single shop in IMM. Well, that's me these days. Hahaha...

So enthusiastic to get furniture and electrical appliances even though I don't know when I'm going collect my keys. Partly because i wana get my stuff before the GST increase in July 07. Buy then, who's gona absorb the extra 2% for me???!!!!

Now, it's just waiting... waiting... waiting....

(If you happen to see this blog entry and decide to send me a pre-housewarming gift, i'll gladly accept. but.. but please ask me what i need ok????)

Time Flies....

Hey folks...

Time flies.... awhile ago, it was my birthday. now, my birthday's over. what next????

in a month ++--, many things happened.

firstly... i got my house!!!!!!!! haha...

after 17 'visitings', we found our dream house. well, near to our dreams.... as at now.
however, got to wait to settle the legal stuff as well as the handover of keys. the owner needed to vacate the place. they are moving to a condo. will we be like that in say 5 years time?? if so, then i can move to a condo... sounds good.... :P

no photos yet cos' i didn't manage to take any. many after i'm moved in.

secondly..... i had my photoshoot yesterday. oh man, what a tiring but fun day. haha....

learnt many poses. learnt how to 'act' in front of the camera.
learnt what's a 'happy' smile, what's a 90% smile, what's a slight smile, what's not smiling... hahah...

it was fun. candid shots, silly jokes, fun people. and of cos, the final masterpiece should be good (i'm hoping that all's well......)

Brian, while waiting.... look at his sleepy look... haha



The 'rack' of clothes... gowns and suits...



My manicured fingers.....



Me.... before the makeover....



If you're waiting to see me after makeover..... please wait.... (good things must wait... heheheh)

From now on... it's counting down time..... to the many surprises.....

With my cute nephew... hahah (abit blur... cos it's hard to capture the little boy smiling, you know)

My Birthday!!!!

Yesterday was my birthday.

Can you imagine that i'm past the 'a quarter of a century'? Haha... Anyway, age is just a number. :P

My colleagues bought me a cake.... so sweet of them.....



Me and my birthday cake...haha....



Busy making a wish..... hope my wish come true!!!!!!!





My colleagues... with some 'missing in action' :)



Thanks folks......

Also, must thank those who treated me to a yummy dinner at Tunglok Noble House.

Thanks ladies - Jamie, Lay Cheng, Kim Mui, Evelyn.

Oh yea.... must thank those for sms-ing me, wishing me happy birthday......

let me think....

Iris, Karen, Congyao, Emmeline, Jacqueline, Sister, Zayden. :")

Not to forget, my sweetest bf, who spent the whole day with me...... and giving me my pressie at the stroke of midnight.

Oh oh.... before that, my dearest mummy treated me to dinner at Siam Kitchen on Friday....... Thanks, mummy. Though mummy don't read my blog.....

So, how did my birthday went past?

I went shopping..... haha.... big holes in both my bf and my pocket.

Preparing for my big day in the 3rd quarter of the year, I chose my gowns. Please be patient. You'll know the design in 5 months' odd time.

With the gowns, dearie needed to get shirts.... thus, the one big hole. haha....

The delicious side order - tea-break time



This is really nice lor... from Olio Dome. Shiok.... with a cup of Cafe Vienna...

Now, just dreaming of having a holiday.... anywhere will do.......

Have you ever wondered why we need men?

Is it because you need the strength that you do not have? --> To carry heavy stuff
Is it because you need a shoulder to rely and lie on? --> To find emotional support and know that he is there for you
Is it because you need their sense of being objective? --> Cos' women tend to be more subjective

Etc etc...

Wedding...

My best friend since secondary school is getting married... tomorrow. (do pple still use best friend - these two words these days??? *roll*)

Well, she is married already actually.... in a legal sense. But tomorrow is the customary....

and i'll officially end my jie-mei aka ah yi position. cos, there's a myth that one should not a jie-mei more than 3 times, and just nice, hers is the 3rd and final time. after that, i'm also no longer 'allowed' to be one... cos i'm gonna get married in 6 month's time also.... =)

What's there to blog???

What's there to blog??

these days, i'm so lazy to blog. does anyone read my blog, anyway?

a photo taken on Chu Er. just got it from my cousin.



what about this? me, getting vain-er....