March 2012

this is obviously a back dated post!
with just snippets back in march =.=" sitting in my draft folder for along time now!
anyhow

this was when we had i-week in the city with two of my favourite peoples! they were leading the worship song on my wedding day! =) being totally puzzled about how to function a bag that flora eventually bought hehe

and of course, outing with vivi, lou, karen n the bubs! litttle brad bonding with littler seth =)

my meal that i couldmt remember what it was!

 

seth n i =DDD

i believe in God's blessings after vivi's sharing. there is no other explanation

this little bundle is indeed a miracle n testimony of God!

much more to learn n much more to live!

will b back as soon as i setlle =)

Bridal Shower

I am amazed that it is now the 2nd week of April already!

am pretty sure before i know it, i will be married already...

there were so many things happening for the past two months!

but now i am just gonna blog about my bridal shower, before it gets too old to talk about...

it was supposed to be a surprise thingy but due to some very unforeseen circumstance, i was aware of it. but it's good if not i will definitely be bawling my eyes out!

but there WAS a successful surprise!

guess who was in town for it? the mastermind, non other than....

miss Teng! thanks for the huge surprise, and making me tear! but it's good to see u, for my bridal shower. =)

and with her driver + 1 quarter schemer of a sister, brought a gift for me too

and cos we are talking bout gifts... another gift by the mataroa sisters, liquor chocs yay

and a pair of pearl earrings from i.w. and traitor nicole gave me a cook book to master for tum!

and of course, always the one member giving a sexy lingerie to start off the... marriage!

and once again, little miss bestie =D

and cos we had tea at Shingle Inn, in the city, i ordered the baci cake with ice cream yummm

and another pic of the bride to be! with schemer number 2 in the background.

nevertheless, i had a whole load of fun, laughter and a few tears for sure.

i am not really ready now. just 2 weeks to go and i am feeling this horrible anxiety/jittery feeling! but it is a good kind. i think!

thats all for now... gotta continue packing my life into boxes and get ready to move into tum's place! =)

Moo Moo Jan 2012

Very belated post, but as long as it is good, it is ok!
So, when the parents were here, we decided to make a trip down to the city for a bit of steak at Moo Moo, right next to Stamford's Plaza in Brisbane.

And because it was a Friday... we were there for our 6.30 seating.

they rang me thrice on that day to confirm our booking! yes, very popular place eventhough the price was a bit dear!

and once we were in, we were seated at the balcony which was good. breezy and more space to move around!

finally, us with midgey's polaroid. i think we had lots of laughs over her not-so-new, new toy. =)

and of course, our beloved parents. seated next to thach but... for some reason i didn't get to snap a pic of him! o.O

and then our meals started. =)

canapés; satay chicken, i think.

hmm nothing much to shout about but it's ok. it was just complimentary so we didn't really focus much on them!

and this was our 1kg of steak carved in front of us (more like Thach) !!

tho it was big, but it was so juicy and succulent! yum yums

and... our array of sides.

we had the broccolini + snow peas with chilli and garlic - which was amazing as the snow peas were really sweet and the broccolinis were very well seasoned,

the Portobello mushroom with goat's fetta - which was a surprise favourite as they were very juicy!,

the Truffled parmesan shoestring fries - which was... apparently super duper yums and i said apparently because eventhough it was a huge bowl... i didn't get to have even one! yes, there were soooo many sides that i got sidetracked. =.="

but fret not, our mains were good!

momsy had this Cape Grim Rib Fillet with... some sauce and it was cooked so perfectly that i think the juices practically pops in my mouth when i bit into it! good call of 350g as it gets me hungrier!

and this.. was dad's 200g of David Blackmore Wagyu. it is not enough. every piece just melts in my mouth!

it is not a wonder why Moo Moo is so well known for it's steaks!

cooked perfectly with 2 sauces, one is a jus and that is all i need. we need. =)

my part of the 1kg of Angus rump we ordered and i can't believe i/we still had room for dessert!

Strawberry Parfait with white chocolate, rose jelly, meringue + cassis.

the "prettiest" dessert one has ever seen. well, it was yums too! and the edible flowers was too pretty to be eaten! but it was polished clean by yours truly. =D

all in all, i think it was a really good meal. amazing family conversations over a good meal of meat and dessert. what more can one ask for?

ohh, how good if tum was there! but it's ok, can't wait for him to be back for more food journeys. =)

after dinner, we took a walk back to the car and walked along the riverside.

with the river as a backdrop, sweet as can be, our beloved parents.

two with mom

and by the end of the night, nothing is more important than them sisters.

and by the end of this post, i can't believe it is end of february already!

this day, two months later, i will be married with my love.

and i just can't wait to celebrate with my family and friends in just a little under 2 months time!

will be back with more updates

=)

good news just keep flowing in, for now.

God is always good.

CNY 2012

let's start of with a family photo
the family minus midgey. poor thing had to work.

and during their stay there, we had lots and lots of food. =)

and the usual taiwanese breakkie we had =)

and mom choosing prawns for our Chinese New Year dinner! yeah a bit late for that now but oh well better than never!

and of course, a glimpse of lion dance in the mall during the festive season.

and finally...

our reunion dinner! with yee sang and all other food that mom and t's mom prepared. yums!

and of course, what would it be if the below are not present during CNY?

red packets from our beloved family from m'sia! eventho we are so far apart, our relos are still thinking of us. ^.^

and food for 2nd day of CNY. =D

all time favourite chicken with its "condiment"

yummm

and u know what?

missing home again.

=(

Good Start, 2012

I think I've never been/felt so busy before
The more I am preparing for my wedding/s, the more I think I am an awesome coordinator/bride-to-be.
I can't believe the amount of calls and emails i have sent and received in the past months.
it's coming together, but still this nagging feeling in my mind saying there are still lots to do!

But! It's okeh, thank goodness I have a DJ to work with for the night's entertainment.
SO! Only need to choose songs for bridal march, cake cutting and ahem, the waltz thingy - IF we decide to do it
o,O

But so far, it is really not too bad.
I have even chosen what flowers to hold for the bridesmaids and I!
AND even the invites are coming this Friday. Whee!

According to Shim, ahem, I am quite efficient and on track for April. =)
Just need to sit down and write the invites with some finishing touches. I'll be fine.
I hope O.O

So yay to even busier months ahead!

Whilst busy preparing, below are snapshots of what have also been happening for the past one month

back from year end holiday and met up with the girls.
received the invitation card from shim and a piece of awesome koko black choco =D


this is the infamous siao long bao that does not come with ginger as we will get charged $1 each for some lousy shredded ginger. seriously? do not go to Taste Gallery @ Market Square, Sunnybank. it's horrible

and this lousy excuse of a fish that is barely bigger than my palm. from Taste Gallery too. sighs, what disappointment.

but its ok! in such kind of situation, the company made it alright again.

and my freshly (well, fresh a few weeks ago) baked cheese on chorizos and pasta. well, easy on-the-go food for one, minus the tum and kecik =(

but still yums nevertheless!

and because i was alone alot before, had some red tea with iris at Chatea @Sunnybank too. Well, advice is, do not be too adventurous sometimes. DOES NOT PAY

but it was pretty and i had a pretty good catch up too

and of course, who can forget that baby kalen turned 1 year old just a a couple of weeks ago!

straight after kecik came back, we head on to Tobaki again for our fix of BBQ for two. BBQ on a hot summer day? trust me, it was a very interesting meal.

and we had our first morning tea of the year! which was really awesome at work! we can have good food, good catch up and awesome colleagues joining the clan. =D

and we had another catch up with the cuz and wife when tum was back for a bit. portion x2.

and yes, that's all for now

but i assure you, this is not the end of my January feasts.

this was a fat-face month for me.

stuffing and more stuffings, especially when the parents got here for CNY!

so yes, first month is now gone.

and i can't wait for the months to come.

2012, I love you already.

And Lord, thank you for being here, still.

Wedding Jitters

it is now the 14th January 2012
it's a little unbelievable, now that we are so into January 2012.

it's a little daunting to think that i have less than 6 months till i get married...
it's not easy, sometimes i wonder what did i get myself into... 3 wedding receptions in 6 months.
yes, that's right. i wonder to myself, what got into me thinking i can handle it!
most people thought me crazy, hearing about 2 different ones back home and then knowing there's another one here... hmm, i think i thought myself crazy sometimes.
BUT!
fret not.
thanks to awesome contacts and a very, very supportive, patient and understanding husband-to-be, it has been good so far. the planning of course.

i can't say that it has been easy, there are lots of stress and headaches, but it has been good.

only thing left is to confirm a photographer and make up artist to go to back home in kl, and a few minor details here. well, not so minus but just have to deal with i guess.

note to self?
do it for love and us, not for anyone else...

will have to jot more down next time.
too much OT today... i'll leave it at that.

but just a sneak peak at our ceremony + reception here? =)
here u go...

such, is love

thanks tum =D

The Year That Was; 2011

Year 2011 has been kind to me.

I have gained a couple of really good friends that i never thought i'd be able to get, the year that was the year of the floods which made us appreciate loved ones more.

Also the year that i was able to make trips back home and a couple of side trips along the way.
and of course, the year of 6 attended6. weddings and a couple of missed wedding...

AND the year that we were engaged. ^.^

so, i'd like to take a trip down and reminisce of, the year that was. =)

started of the year celebrating with loved ones after jess's wedding and being back home till after the new years.

and once we got back, it was the year of the QLD flood. with concerned calls, texts and whatsapps, it was the year of being close to loved ones and appreciating each other. QLD, this is truly a state with much loves amongst the people

also in january, we had to say bye to a & p as they move on to the familised NG group... last big group photo with them, huhu

and then feb came and we all celebrating CNY with the family in bris

fam photo =)

March has been good as there were lots happening all at once...

good frens came for a visit and we went to MovieWorld, which they had good fun. most importantly, cos they were with a great company. =)

and then we had a beach wedding to attend at the sunshine coast with A&C

2nd wedding of the year with W&J in the city

when Easter came around this year, i didn't know what to do.

and ming took me along to Fraser Island for my first camping adventure in Aus

i must admit, it was a bit daunting in the beginning, but i learnt to let go of myself and had a really good time with this bunch of friends

psst; peeing in the bush was a whole new different kind of satisfying experience. hehe

and when May came, another one had to go...

it was time to say bye to kelly and i still miss her to this day.. distance is such a pest

i have to admit that june was a good mid year break

us with mom and dad was snapping this pic.

it was the year that we finally had parents with us to celebrate our birthdays...

which was a blessing as the distance made things a bit harder, but the hearts stronger.

and yep, they came again and this time around we spent lots of quality time together...

july 2011??

not much.

just had my face plastered all over the company and now still circulating in the email newsletters... not very comfy with it but oh wells

Aug 2011

we had a photoshoot with TWK studios, which i still have not share yet. i believe it will only be shared later on heh

we then travelled to HK for a short break, catch up and to attend a wedding and then back to KL for other frens' wedding

at L&N's wedding night

4th celebration of the year, 1st ceremony in KL

the same frens that visited me earlier in the year

whom i prayed for happiness to be bestowed on them for their lives =D

2nd wedding in kl, 5th wedding of the year!

tum's childhood fren's wedding

and of course, when we were in HK i had the time of my life

catching of with my BFF + ever + ever + ever + ever ...

AND i also got engaged to the love of my life!

in the presence of my best friend, we chose my engagement ring together and shared those lovely moments together.

what more can i ask for?

#tearyeyed

and when i got back to bris, i attended the 6th wedding of the year.

one of my newfound good companion

which i have found at work and realised we had more in common than we could ever thought'!

also the month where tum and i realised that we are going to be one very soon

and spend more time together, planning our wedding day whilst taking healthy evening walks around the house

Oct 2011

finally celebrated momsy's birthday with dinner outside and cake cutting at home

also the month of Charmaine's Wedding, marking the 7th wedding of the year!

with me being the 3rd time Bridesmaid.

and no pics in Nov as it was just a month of catching up with work, work and more work before heading home again in december!

Dec 2011

December of December... this is one of the many feasts we had, with the people i treasure

NG4ers, housemates, good friends and family

we got back to KL on the 24th and slept by 8pm as we were too tired by then

and on the 25th, it was just tum and i roaming around the streets of KL, shopping for wedding goods.

christmas dinner? we went to Alor Street with J&C =)

and when both the parents arrived, we had the official Meet the Parents and i am glad we had a good time together.

the next day, we trooped back to KEL =)

and had durian sticky rice for the very first time

made by tum's momsy =DDD

double, triple loves

that is basically about it!

definitely a very emotional, exciting and wonderful year i have had

a year i was able to connect with familiar faces more and more

a year that i was not afraid to open up with them and others in my life

and a year that i finally faced my most highly kept fear and got over it, with tum by my side

i am still amazed, how things worked out in the timeline, this timeline that has been set by non other than my almighty God

a year that i have finally accepted my past so that i can face my future, with open arms

and i thought tum has given me the best gift (engagement ring!!!) i could ever hope for... and then surprising me on the first day of new year with a gift i never could hope for...

2012, you have been totally great so far.

i really can't wait to see what you have in store for me.

it has started with family love, friends' caring and support and lots of plans in a few months time...

and i have even received my first wedding gift... which is not due in 3.5 months!

Dear Lord,

Thank You for this amazing journey, and I look forward to serving you with all my heart and all my life, with all my love.

Amen.