My Wedding at Halia Restaurant, Raffles Hotel, (Blessed-i Photography & Digio Review)

I've been missing in action. Taking really long to reply all of you who have written to me because I was so caught up the last 2 months of so with my life. Yes, a momentous period in my life, that's why. It was my transition to a Mrs.

Our Humorous Solemnizer, My Alex Tan Boon Yan

Well well, I didn't turn out to be the bride-zilla that some thought I'd be. Tsk! In fact, I enjoyed the whole wedding planning down to the day itself. It was beautiful holding our wedding at Halia Restaurant, Raffles Hotel. I've always wanted a simple wedding with elegance. No change of dress, just 1 Made To Measure Gown in, no cheesy music march-in and a cozy affair with closed ones. And I've never thought I'll freak out or turn into a demanding monster on my wedding day. Like I told my hubby, I am "Little Mis-understood". : :D 

I didn't, however, expect to enjoy myself this much. It as a beautiful day to me. I shall let the pictures speak for themselves.

With My Parents

One Of My Fav Pics

My Cute Tea Dress From Digio Bridal

Private Moments With My Bridesmaids Kept Me Sane

Sunny Wedding Morning

Our Display On The Ozone Table in Halia Restaurant, Raffles Hotel

Halia Restaurant Elegant Display With Our Personal Touches

My Superb Make-Up Artist Who Gave Me A Glam Smokey Eye Look That I Love, Love, Love!

Wedding March-In With My 2 Little Loves

Giving Our Thank You Speech

Hubby Singing To Me

I have been asked several times how my life has changed after getting married. Well, day to day, it hasn't. The transition when we first stayed together was greater than formalizing our marriage. Still, I love being married. It brings along a settled feeling and a sense of commitment that I've never felt in my previous relationships. One that publicly announces and signifies you're in this for the long haul and a reminder of the decision we've made.

Yet another FAQ was how did my wedding day go and how best to keep calm. This special day was made more heartwarming by the love I felt from my family and friends, in whatever way it was expressed. There may be some who will become the monster-zilla instead so it's important to remind yourself that THIS IS your day and allow no one to take your joy away from you. 

Completed Artwork From The Combined Effort of Our Guest On Our Wall

**A special thanks also to the people below who are passionate & excellent in their works!**

-Blessed-i Photography Yeow Ming, who captured so many beautiful Actual Day "in the moment" pictures. He was jovial and was always non-intrusively snapping away. 

-Chris, my wonderful make up artist who gave me so many gorgeous hairdo for my hard to style short hair & non-traditional make up on my actual wedding night. I absolutely love my smokey eyes and drama look that night. 

-Vanness from Digio Bridal who snapped so many beautiful pre-wedding pictures of us. He is so experienced and made the whole shooting process fast and fun!

Here's a few of my pre-wedding photo shoot pictures:

Sweep Me Off...

Sweep me off..

I Believe... It's Important To Dream

I believe it's important to dream, for dreams to spring alive!

Let It Go...

It's so easy to say let it go. But I've come to realise an easier way to let it go.

Do the right thing and not worry about what may come. Do the right thing and you'll be able to live with your life choices. The only thing left now is how to not worry. Hhhmmm...

How Not To Be Afraid Of Death

I guess I'll do this. So that when my time is here, I can look back and know that I have lived my life in the best way I knew and could. And step into the unknown with total peace.

Things Fall Apart...

Things fall apart, as they sometimes will. So you can see clearer what matters most to your heart.

Heyya, yes you!

Yes you, the one bending low trying to pick a small pink striped ear elly... 

You peeking into my random thoughts make me nervous and I wonder why. Am I not comfortable enough with you? Maybe... Would I mind you taking a cyber stroll through my blog? Surely not.

Well then, I concluded that it must be the risk of opening my heart and mind that brings about this anxiety. Like I've mentioned, this hasn't been the easiest route for me to take (although it happened easily and I take it as it is meant to be). And it's the only route I know that I can live true to. 

So go on, take a glimpse and chuckle. I'll learn to bare my soul and laugh along.

The Only Way Is To Let Love Flow

Have you ever felt magnetically drawn to something that makes you fear?

It doesn't matter how many times you've love. It's different each time when we find ourselves in an unknown territory all over again.

Feeling all vulnerable and exposed if you chose to live free and be true.

"Anyone who loves must know how to lose themselves and find themselves again." - Paulo Coelho, By The River Peidra I Sat Down And Wept.

Dancing on the Stage of My Life

Giving my heart and possibly my best to the special ones that have crossed my path.

Believing that life is just a series of dance that hopefully joins seamlessly from one act to the next.

That I need to dance it my way to call it my own.

Why is it so hard for some to understand this?

Love, Hope & More Importantly, Courage

It's such a turn off to me when someone approaches life with the lack of courage. 'Coz hiding behind reasons to act in a less than courageous manner simply means that you're taking the easy way out in life.

My dad used to place his hand on my forehead before I go to sleep and tell me to have 勇气. Back then, I found it lame. Now, I finally understood what he meant and the aspirations he has for me.

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. -Mark Twain

I want to fill my life with love, with hope and more importantly courage. The courage to live a life true to myself and the courage to grab life with both my hands and to simply live. The courage to say "yes" to life and to rise above life's never ending challenges.

I Wish For An All Consuming Love To Be Called Mine

I wish for an all consuming love to be called mine. One that is built on trust and open communication, and more importantly, honesty. 

I wish for such a love that grows from the meeting of minds. One that makes both feel immensely free yet totally consumed. I will dance to this love with passion and know a lifetime is just too short.

I wish for such a love to be my gift soon.

Interesting Message: Why Live Every Moment So Seriously?

You know the "God wants You to Know" app on facebook? I just came across this message and found it meaningful...

On this day, God wants you to know

... that your seriousness feeds your ego, and keeps you away from God. Seriousness makes you dull and dry. It feeds your sense of self-importance, that becomes a mountain between you and God. Drop your seriousness, and open the path to God.

Have a break, learn to laugh. ;)

Age Old Questions: What's My Purpose In Life?

What's your purpose in life? Seriously, I don't think I have quite figured mine out yet...

But I think mine is somewhere along the line of making the most out of God's given talents/gifts to me.

I don't think everyone has a talent, however, I am sure everyone has something positive that they can contribute to the society. Be it being a a great mother or a inspiring business person, find the gift(s) that God has given you.

What's yours?

Danny Gokey - My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me: Loving My 30s!

I was chatting with a good friend over beer a few days back about how we thought people in their 30s were old when we were in our 20s. And how we now think that 40 is that far away number instead.

But hey, time flies and I love being in my 30's. And I seriously don't get it when others crack jokes about being 3-0. Along with my Secondary school days, I think the 30's is one of the best times of my life.

::Knowing what I want in life now makes life more meaningful::

I so identify with the song, especially the first 2 verses. And boyfriend, if you're reading this. Don't worry, there's only 1 part of the song I don't identify with... I just want 1 lover to kiss. ;)

My Drama Christmas Eve 2010

I heard a piece of good news from the Chinese radio station today:

SPF Media Releases

28 Dec 2010 Yishun Housebreaker Nabbed Police have arrested a 21-year-old man who is believed to be involved in a series of break-ins in the Yishun housing estate. Since 22 December 2010 , a spate of break-ins was reported in the Yishun housing estate where flats along the common corridor were targeted. The suspect was believed to have reached in through unsecured windows or used a bamboo pole to “fish” out cash and valuables such as wallets and mobile phones. Following the reports, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division conducted extensive enquiries and follow-up investigations to establish the identity of the suspect. The breakthrough came on 28 December 2010 at about 2.45 am, when a public tip-off led officers to arrest the suspect after he was sighted behaving suspiciously outside a unit in Yishun Central. The suspect will be charged in Court on 29 December 2010 for the offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Night under Section 457 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, which carries a maximum imprisonment term of 14 years. Acting Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Superintendent of Police Manimaran Pushpanatan, commended his officers for their swift response and good investigative work.  He also advised residents to secure their units, common corridor windows and valuable items before leaving the house or going to bed. PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTSINGAPORE POLICE FORCE 28 December 2010 @ 7pm

Well done!! The police did a great job!!

Yes, I was one of his Christmas Eve victims. It was a blessing that he only got away with my iPhone earpiece, 1 inexpensive pen and a EZ-Link card with about $10. He got all these items by fishing out my Burberry handbag with 2 poles. My sister found my discarded bag by the staircase and brought it home.

I'm thankful that the loss was minimal and it's a small price to pay for ensuring that I won't take safety for granted even here in Sunny & Safe island of Singapore. He was caught while loitering around 2.45am in the middle of the night!

And for consolation, I got my iPhone replaced with a brand new one the next day when the silver volume button dropped off. Even Singtel gave me a present this Christmas! ;)

What's the Big Deal about Growing Old?

The title says it all.What's the big old deal?

I have no qualms about others joking about it. And I definitely have no qualms about revealing my age.

But it sure makes me think that one is insecure about growing old if he or she keeps poking fun at someone's else age. Seriously, what's the deal here?

Everyone will grow old. Just because society values youth so much, I feel sorry for those that have to hide their numbers or rejoice that they're younger. Either insecurity is eating them up or that their value is very much tagged to their age.

Although age may not bring along with it the reassurance of wisdom for some, it is even sadder to cling on to the numbers. These people have not much wisdom to begin with and I doubt they'll acquire much as they grow older.

I'm at ease with being over "3 - Old" because I am not determined by mere numbers only.

A Painful Week : Wavehouse n Sunset Grill & Pub

Pain can be addictive. Don't you think? 

I went to Wavehouse @ Sentosa my friends 2 days ago and it was fun, fun, fun!! Initially, I was a little apprehensive about the pain when I fell. But I brushed the thought aside and just went ahead. I would fall anyway and there's no point thinking about it. And thankfully, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

It was fun 'coz standing up and balancing has a lot to do with overcoming my own mental state. Looking ahead at where I would like to be and visualizing surfing helped me to gain balance quickly. Once again, this reaffirms that focusing on the small things and worrying does not help. 

The body aches came only the next day and my bruises appeared 2 days later.

It didn't help that I had a bad fall on my butt while blading yesterday. Now, my whole body is in pain and it can even be torturous to move around on the bed.

Yet, I feel so accomplished and really had a blast that night!

Tonight, we had our dinner of Fiery Buffalo Wings and more from Sunset Grill & Bar @ Seletar Airbase.

The wings were only Level 5 but look at my lips! Even my cheeks were flushed. The trick is to avoid touching the lips and put the meat right into the mouth. And of course, it'll be great if you can down mugs of beer in between. "Burp"

I really wonder how anyone can manage to finish up the Level 30 wings. 

We weren't ready for that much pain yet so we had a slow meal with the beautiful sunset to end our mildly painful week.

We'll be back for more!

Feeling Inspired

I haven't been blogging in all my blogs for some time. The usual getting caught up with work, busy with making money and achieving my goals got in the way of blogging.

Yet somehow, I feel inspired today. Inspired by the people I met today. To remind myself of my dreams and to enjoy the process of it all. 

And the above picture says it all. It's a painting inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Starry Night. One of my favourite paintings and songs.

Enjoy your day! =)

Mochamp at Raffles Xchange, Raffles Place MRT Shopping - BAD Customer Service

I always wonder why people who dislike serving ends up in the service line. 

Just last week, I met a very rude saleswoman from Mochamp (#B1-56) at Raffles Xchange. The shop was running a massive sale and I decided to buy a top and a dress. 

However, the top was faulty with torn lace. The salesperson sewed the torn portion and and told me that it'll do but I noticed the another tear along the lace. The top was white (the torn portion will show up more clearly against my skin tone) and with 2 tears, I contemplated before trying my luck by asking for a discount as I really liked it. And I did this in a nice and polite tone.

The lady curtly replied that the top was already discounted and the torn portion mended. I pointed out the next tear to her and she so very rudely snatched the top from my hand. Putting it next to her, she said in a rude tone that I shouldn't buy it then and proceeded to ask for my payment for the dress.

I told her I wasn't going to get it because she was so rude and walked out from the shop.

I couldn't believe that this salesperson thought that I would still want to part with my money with this kind of attitude of hers! She should not be in the service line if she doesn't want to serve.

Even if the dress cost a dirt cheap amount of $1, I'll still not pay her a single cent. Her service is cheap but I am not!

God Has A Plan For Us All

And his plan is written in your bazi, your destiny chart, whatever terms you want to give to it.

Believing in this doesn't make me an advocate for fortune telling (most fortune tellers aren't all that accurate anyway). Believing in this doesn't mean I think that everything is fixed and cannot be changed by man's actions and decisions. 

Believing in this merely mean that I believe some things are fated to happen. Some people are fated to cross your paths. And your destiny can be changed, only if you really truly want it to by taking actions!

Do you have similar beliefs? Share yours with me! =)