Met up with Jiao and Jasmine just yesterday for dinner.
It was a short session, which ended with us going to Changi Airport, unexpectedly sending off some friends like Johnson, LiHui & Hubby and some others who were going to Taiwan .. probably for the 3rd time and above.
Mum and Dad will be off tomorrow too! I need to literally fly from Yew Tee to Changi tomorrow. Wowee. We are talking about an estimated $25 cab fare.
Apparently the itinerary this year is much better, coupled with some scenic attractions. Mum would love the nature visits. Heh. Mum came back home with a new swimming suit just now! She bought specially it for her first Sauna experience. They will be gone for 9 days, and I seriously thinks the house needs some mopping! It is superbly... dirty. Time for Housework!
Like I mentioned earlier, YZ has been so busy with work. I am so proud of his great work attitude, that 'never-say-die' Energizer bunny thing, because I personally feel every man needs to possess this to succeed in Life. And also because I am simply the opposite. OK so opposites attract. I am just not so keen in my career...
I guess every Man's priority in Life is different. For some, their Career is Number 1 (mr tan....). For some, it is their family, friends. And for certain people I meet, it's their religious beliefs.
I think religious beliefs are indeed important for each individual. It builds an inner strength in you that you can hold on to in instances of grief, confusion, and bad times. In many Life Stories that we read, religious beliefs sometimes are the only strand of hope the victims are holding on to.
I do believe in God. I believe there are greater beings who look upon us all, who know exactly what we are doing every second, who know that I am typing this sentence at this very second, who know whatever devil stuff we are hiding in our very inner core of thoughts. And I believe in Karma. You reap what you sow. I believe in having a conscience too, whether during work, dealing with different people you meet.
But i believe in having a balanced life too. Too much of anything is never good. You got to balance up your time and give yourself enough rest to continue your path.
I am rambling. I have met a few who lead their lives in ways I do not agree with, but am in no position to criticise. As long as he is happy, that's good enough. I often wonder about my balance in Life too.
To conclude, humans are not robots. We have priorities in Life, but ultimately, we need our breaks too. We may just fall apart when pushed too hard.
And yes, YZ you need a break!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Is it any of my business?
My dad shouted for me in the kitchen just half an hour ago, so I went, thinking he was going to lecture me about the water I was boiling. Instead, he whispered (yes, whispered. I don't know why) to me that they would be in Taiwan for a couple of days in mid December, so he asked if I go re-schedule my classes so that I could arrange to go to Mum's office to help out for another 2 days. Ok, actually he didn't ask. He told me to either re-schedule my classes or cancel some of the classes and do make up lessons on other days.
My initial reaction was a bit of outrage actually. I told him frankly that I couldn't change my classes. My upcoming Lasik appointment on Boxing Day will deprive me of my year end Term Holidays, and next year March's wedding shoot means I would need to do make up lessons for next year already! I honestly didn't have any free time left.
And guess what. Dad got pissed. The reaction: "Then how? Urban won't have anybody there for so many days!"
In return, I seriously got pissed. First and foremost, Urban is not a family business. My mother just happens to be a super loyal employee there for the past decade. Secondly, I have my own job that is taking a hell lot of my time. My whole family knows I am working every single day of the week. I had just explained to him that I can't change my classes because my schedule is too packed.
I am not a robot.
I need my rest time too.
Ever since I started teaching, I have diminished my working hours at Urban from 5 working days to simply 1 day now. I squeeze in my class to Sunday so that I can keep Friday available to continue going to Urban even just for that 1 day.
But what I don't understand, why do my mother, even my father now, think that it is my responsibility to go there? Frankly, if given a choice, I would rather rest at home on Fridays. The only reason I go there, is to help Mum out.
I want to get out from this crap.
Recently, I helped type a few letters to URA appealing against the 3 fines that the Boss has racked up in 2 weeks. Letters like that, sometimes are effective and the URA replies compassionately and "kindly waived off the fine". I have conjured up all sorts of reasons these few years and the success rate is around 70%.
This time however, the two appeal letters for these 3 fines fell through. According to Mum, it fell through because I failed to notice that there were 3 fines and I appealed for 2 fines only, causing a broken link in the "story". She called me during my class to confront me about it and remained annoyed about it for the next two days.
All these feels like a shit hole.
My initial reaction was a bit of outrage actually. I told him frankly that I couldn't change my classes. My upcoming Lasik appointment on Boxing Day will deprive me of my year end Term Holidays, and next year March's wedding shoot means I would need to do make up lessons for next year already! I honestly didn't have any free time left.
And guess what. Dad got pissed. The reaction: "Then how? Urban won't have anybody there for so many days!"
In return, I seriously got pissed. First and foremost, Urban is not a family business. My mother just happens to be a super loyal employee there for the past decade. Secondly, I have my own job that is taking a hell lot of my time. My whole family knows I am working every single day of the week. I had just explained to him that I can't change my classes because my schedule is too packed.
I am not a robot.
I need my rest time too.
Ever since I started teaching, I have diminished my working hours at Urban from 5 working days to simply 1 day now. I squeeze in my class to Sunday so that I can keep Friday available to continue going to Urban even just for that 1 day.
But what I don't understand, why do my mother, even my father now, think that it is my responsibility to go there? Frankly, if given a choice, I would rather rest at home on Fridays. The only reason I go there, is to help Mum out.
I want to get out from this crap.
Recently, I helped type a few letters to URA appealing against the 3 fines that the Boss has racked up in 2 weeks. Letters like that, sometimes are effective and the URA replies compassionately and "kindly waived off the fine". I have conjured up all sorts of reasons these few years and the success rate is around 70%.
This time however, the two appeal letters for these 3 fines fell through. According to Mum, it fell through because I failed to notice that there were 3 fines and I appealed for 2 fines only, causing a broken link in the "story". She called me during my class to confront me about it and remained annoyed about it for the next two days.
All these feels like a shit hole.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Luck.. is probably not with us.
YZ recently got me an Asus Laptop and I've been using it with much glee.
This also means I probably would start coming online more and do more blogs, since the internet is readily available for me now! Thanks to dear hubby. =D
YZ has been getting even busier, staying late nights in office these few days to get his work done. I am fine with it, but of course in the midst of getting busy, one also tends to focus so much on getting his work done, that he may neglect his health. My only concern at the moment is that he may end up getting too exhausted.
Speaking of bad health, I was down last tuesday till thursday, with fever hitting 38.7 degrees. All thanks to the savouring of a very delectable curry puff that just came out from the Oven on a lazy Monday afternoon. According to my Mother, we should not eat stuff that just came out freshly from the oven as they are very 'heaty'. So there. Point proven. I was promptly ill the next day!
As I was saying, luck is indeed not with me and YZ. The recent results of the Balance flats was out, and as usual, we received another 4D number from HDB board for the queue number. The number of flats available ? A mere 170.
Of course then, me & YZ hurried to the nearest lottery shop and bought our latest 4D number bestowed upon us by our HDB. ok. I was just crapping. I already forgot the number. Like we have a chance..
So now, given such circumstances, we have applied (yet again) for the latest Punggol project.
May the Luck be with us! But then, if we are successful, this will be another 4 years wait. Wow.
Wish us best of luck!
This also means I probably would start coming online more and do more blogs, since the internet is readily available for me now! Thanks to dear hubby. =D
YZ has been getting even busier, staying late nights in office these few days to get his work done. I am fine with it, but of course in the midst of getting busy, one also tends to focus so much on getting his work done, that he may neglect his health. My only concern at the moment is that he may end up getting too exhausted.
Speaking of bad health, I was down last tuesday till thursday, with fever hitting 38.7 degrees. All thanks to the savouring of a very delectable curry puff that just came out from the Oven on a lazy Monday afternoon. According to my Mother, we should not eat stuff that just came out freshly from the oven as they are very 'heaty'. So there. Point proven. I was promptly ill the next day!
As I was saying, luck is indeed not with me and YZ. The recent results of the Balance flats was out, and as usual, we received another 4D number from HDB board for the queue number. The number of flats available ? A mere 170.
Of course then, me & YZ hurried to the nearest lottery shop and bought our latest 4D number bestowed upon us by our HDB. ok. I was just crapping. I already forgot the number. Like we have a chance..
So now, given such circumstances, we have applied (yet again) for the latest Punggol project.
May the Luck be with us! But then, if we are successful, this will be another 4 years wait. Wow.
Wish us best of luck!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Random
It's been quite some time..
Both YZ & me have been busy with just work and more work.
Yes, we've been lucky that we are fiddling with our passions in Life and we are probably happier with our jobs than so many more people. But with so much time spent, we are losing out in quality and essence of life.
Time has been flying past so quickly ever since we threw ourselves into the workforce. In a blink of eye, 2009 is closing to an end, and I honestly am not sure what I have achieved this whole year!
For me, more time devoted into my works means higher income. This also means the loss of personal time with loved ones. The limited time spent with YZ also reminds me to cherish each moment more.
We are still working hard towards our goals, especially YZ. Hopefully, luck will come our way and we can get our home soon.
Both YZ & me have been busy with just work and more work.
Yes, we've been lucky that we are fiddling with our passions in Life and we are probably happier with our jobs than so many more people. But with so much time spent, we are losing out in quality and essence of life.
Time has been flying past so quickly ever since we threw ourselves into the workforce. In a blink of eye, 2009 is closing to an end, and I honestly am not sure what I have achieved this whole year!
For me, more time devoted into my works means higher income. This also means the loss of personal time with loved ones. The limited time spent with YZ also reminds me to cherish each moment more.
We are still working hard towards our goals, especially YZ. Hopefully, luck will come our way and we can get our home soon.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Hotel booked for 14-18 March 10
http://www.agoda.com/asia/taiwan/taipei/san_want_hotel.html
Ok. Booked this hotel that's pretty nice and in the middle of Taipei city!
Ok. Booked this hotel that's pretty nice and in the middle of Taipei city!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Nice photoblog of Keelung & Jiufen+Yehliu
Keelung, 30km east of Taipei
http://taiwan-photography-blog.com/2009/04/14/travel-photography-keelung-taiwan/
Yehliu+Jiufen
This one's pretty much one of the day itinerary we are planning to do:
http://www.travelpod.com/travelblogphotoalbums/ngrick/1/1242683071/0/12/YES/tpod.html
http://taiwan-photography-blog.com/2009/04/14/travel-photography-keelung-taiwan/
Yehliu+Jiufen
This one's pretty much one of the day itinerary we are planning to do:
http://www.travelpod.com/travelblogphotoalbums/ngrick/1/1242683071/0/12/YES/tpod.html
Shortlisted a Yangmingshan resort
Check out this super cool hot spring resort!!
http://www.calla.com.tw/html/room.htm
tha's it, i'm gonna so stay here for my Yangmingshan. Have hotspring tub in the room, with open air balcony to oversee the mountains. Can't wait for this one!!!!
Now, Jasmin don't have to feel awkward wearing swim suit at public spring.
http://www.calla.com.tw/html/room.htm
tha's it, i'm gonna so stay here for my Yangmingshan. Have hotspring tub in the room, with open air balcony to oversee the mountains. Can't wait for this one!!!!
Now, Jasmin don't have to feel awkward wearing swim suit at public spring.
Flying by Jetstar
Flight tickets booked. We are gonna fly via Jetstar. Well, its a couple hundred dollars compared to regular airline, but well, that could be better spent on hotels I suppose.
07 Mar 10 | Flight 3K 521 | Singapore (SIN) | Taipei (TPE) |
| 18 Mar 10 | Flight 3K 522 | Taipei (TPE) | Singapore (SIN) |
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
8 March to 11 March Accomodation Booked!
http://www.agoda.com/asia/taiwan/taipei/dandy_hotel_tianjin.html
Dandy hotel. Booked the elite room at 110 per night. Next to Zhongshan MRT. let's hope this is good and clean.
Dandy hotel. Booked the elite room at 110 per night. Next to Zhongshan MRT. let's hope this is good and clean.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Travel Plans for March 2010
March 2010 is when Jasmin and YZ is gonna take the bridal shoot in Taipei. So, we are gonna do a mini-honeymoon as well!
Here's the tentative schedule.
Destination : Taipei -> HuaLian -> YiLan -> Taipei
Date : 7 March '10 to 17 March '10
7-March - Depart Singapore at 1350. Reach Taipei at 1850. Stay in Zhongshan District til 11 March. Dandy Hotel - Tianjin
8-March (Mon) - Arrive Taipei in Morning. R&R, and meet up at Bridal Studio to discuss shoot.
Visit Taipei 101
9-March (Tue) - Actual Bridal Shoot
10-March (Wed)- TaoYuan Mini Land (day), Danshui (evening)
11-March (Thur)- YangMingShan (Some Hotspa resort)
12-March (Fri) - 11am, check out YMS. Arrive YiLan 2pm est.
13 March (Sat)- Farm tour, walk around YiLan. Depart for Hualien around noon if possible.
14 March (Sun) - Tour around Tarako, depart for Taipei in evening.
15 March (Mon) - Wufenpu
16 March (Tue) - Yehliu Geopark & Jiufen during day. Taipei 101 in the evening.
17 March (Wed) - More shopping and food
18 March (Thur) - Choose Bridal photos and return from Taipei around 1710, arrive Singapore at 2345.
Here's the tentative schedule.
Destination : Taipei -> HuaLian -> YiLan -> Taipei
Date : 7 March '10 to 17 March '10
7-March - Depart Singapore at 1350. Reach Taipei at 1850. Stay in Zhongshan District til 11 March. Dandy Hotel - Tianjin
8-March (Mon) - Arrive Taipei in Morning. R&R, and meet up at Bridal Studio to discuss shoot.
Visit Taipei 101
9-March (Tue) - Actual Bridal Shoot
10-March (Wed)- TaoYuan Mini Land (day), Danshui (evening)
11-March (Thur)- YangMingShan (Some Hotspa resort)
12-March (Fri) - 11am, check out YMS. Arrive YiLan 2pm est.
13 March (Sat)- Farm tour, walk around YiLan. Depart for Hualien around noon if possible.
14 March (Sun) - Tour around Tarako, depart for Taipei in evening.
15 March (Mon) - Wufenpu
16 March (Tue) - Yehliu Geopark & Jiufen during day. Taipei 101 in the evening.
17 March (Wed) - More shopping and food
18 March (Thur) - Choose Bridal photos and return from Taipei around 1710, arrive Singapore at 2345.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Bridal package details
18"x24", 36 photos. (probably will be choosing more)
PVC photo album with carrier box
24" canvas print with european style wooden file
Selected photos in CD (10MP).
5 types of dresses for bride
2 types of costume for groom
Makeup for both.
Bonus gifts:
50" photo style banner for guests' signatures or regular traditional guestbook.
Namecard size photos. 400pcs, 4 design.
Special photo invitation cards. 15pcs.
Coffeetable. 20 pages.
Photoframe for desktop..
Flowers decor for bridal cars and brothers, car.
Location planning to shoot at:
Tea garden, sakura trees, san tiao jiao (lighthouse), beach and Jiufen.
Ok. That's all the information for now. Gotta save up now for the honeymoon cum photoshoot!!
PVC photo album with carrier box
24" canvas print with european style wooden file
Selected photos in CD (10MP).
5 types of dresses for bride
2 types of costume for groom
Makeup for both.
Bonus gifts:
50" photo style banner for guests' signatures or regular traditional guestbook.
Namecard size photos. 400pcs, 4 design.
Special photo invitation cards. 15pcs.
Coffeetable. 20 pages.
Photoframe for desktop..
Flowers decor for bridal cars and brothers, car.
Location planning to shoot at:
Tea garden, sakura trees, san tiao jiao (lighthouse), beach and Jiufen.
Ok. That's all the information for now. Gotta save up now for the honeymoon cum photoshoot!!
Bridal photos package - Manhattan stduo, Taipei
Yes.. It does seems abit early considering we don't even know when we want to have our customary... But Jasmin lured me to the travel and love fair at Raffles City, we met up with bridal studio from Taipei. Manhattan Studio. www.mht.com.tw.
Their prices are pretty good.. Less than 3k sgd, and lots of freebies... Of cos excluding air tickets and accomodation. But I've requested our photos to be only taken by their art director which his works really impressed me. Will post more specs of our package when I'm more free. Gonna go fetch Jasmin now..
Anyway, yeah.. We will go and shoot in March and have our honeymoon in advance. Pray hard for the sakura!!!!
Their prices are pretty good.. Less than 3k sgd, and lots of freebies... Of cos excluding air tickets and accomodation. But I've requested our photos to be only taken by their art director which his works really impressed me. Will post more specs of our package when I'm more free. Gonna go fetch Jasmin now..
Anyway, yeah.. We will go and shoot in March and have our honeymoon in advance. Pray hard for the sakura!!!!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Shortlisting florist
Updates:
Saw some beautiful ones that probably can match in at, http://moks0002.multiply.com.
Pretty and affordable. =D
http://www.mysummerscents.com/weddingflowers.htm
purple pots:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/classifieds/singapore/business_services/corporate_gifts_and_florists/gifts_you_want_to_keep_for_yourselfby_purple_pots
http://www.rafflesflorist.com/product_service.php
Saw some beautiful ones that probably can match in at, http://moks0002.multiply.com.
Pretty and affordable. =D
http://www.mysummerscents.com/weddingflowers.htm
purple pots:
http://www.streetdirectory.com/classifieds/singapore/business_services/corporate_gifts_and_florists/gifts_you_want_to_keep_for_yourselfby_purple_pots
http://www.rafflesflorist.com/product_service.php
Friday, July 31, 2009
Outstanding Items to get
Red slim tie for YZ (finally bought one at Tampines Mall)
Hand Bouquet for Jasmin (confirm a rose bouquet from Love droplets. Check them out at http://moks0002.multiply.com)
Appropriate hair accessories for Jasmin
Car rental for the whole day (Ah Jiao provided us with some help! thanks Jiao! =D)
Wedding Bands collection (done on 04/Sept/09 already. Gotta need engraving after the event)
Hand Bouquet for Jasmin (confirm a rose bouquet from Love droplets. Check them out at http://moks0002.multiply.com)
Appropriate hair accessories for Jasmin
Car rental for the whole day (Ah Jiao provided us with some help! thanks Jiao! =D)
Wedding Bands collection (done on 04/Sept/09 already. Gotta need engraving after the event)
Suit and Shoes found for YZ!
Finally got the suit and shoes for YZ. Suit (including shirt) is tailored by Men's Tradition at Peninsular Shopping Centre. Shop is recommended by Nigel and apparently this shop is pretty reputable and even featured in magazines.. woooooo...
Hope it will turn out to be a great suit as the tailor sounds really confident and knows what he is doing.
YZ also found his black leather shoes at Raoul at 30% off.
Finally got the suit after 2 days of shopping. Should have just went to the tailor right from the beginning!!!
Hope it will turn out to be a great suit as the tailor sounds really confident and knows what he is doing.
YZ also found his black leather shoes at Raoul at 30% off.
Finally got the suit after 2 days of shopping. Should have just went to the tailor right from the beginning!!!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Appointment for Trial Make up
03.08.09 Monday
Trial make up with Justina at Purvis Street at 6pm.
www.decharacter.com
www.decharacter.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
4 Sept 09 - Appointment for Verification & Statutory Declaration
Need to go ROM office on 4 Sept 2009, 10.30am to 11.30am, and bring the going to newly wed-couple's IC and witness IC, and the JP consent form.
Mark the date!
Mark the date!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Weddng Bands, Dress & Shoes for Jasmin Found!
2 Days of searching, walking around..... Covering Wisma, Plaza Sing, Bugis, Suntec and Marina Square. We have accomplished this........
Finally decided (after abit of conflict) on getting a pair of wedding bands from Soo Kee.
Bought a "modern" style Cheongsum from Tong Tong at Shaw Tower.
Got a pair of black heels to match the dress.
Roughly shortlisted the clothes for YZ and where to buy it.
Took 3 Polaroids Photos.
Got ourselves really tired.....
Finally decided (after abit of conflict) on getting a pair of wedding bands from Soo Kee.
Bought a "modern" style Cheongsum from Tong Tong at Shaw Tower.
Got a pair of black heels to match the dress.
Roughly shortlisted the clothes for YZ and where to buy it.
Took 3 Polaroids Photos.
Got ourselves really tired.....
Friday, July 17, 2009
The Wedding Band Scouting
Gonna go wedding band scouting. Some of the shortlisted shops we are gonna go scout.
Tiffany & Co.
Bvlgari
Cartier
Soo Kee
Lee Hwa
Goldheart
Meyson
Anymore suggestions for nice ones?
Tiffany & Co.
Bvlgari
Cartier
Soo Kee
Lee Hwa
Goldheart
Meyson
Anymore suggestions for nice ones?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Polaroid for Jasmin
Jasmin likes to keep a scrapbook and put fond memories into it. There should be plenty of things happening during this period, so decided to get a polaroid camera for her so she can take photos for her scrapbook. She didn't really like digital cameras, and she do really like print out photos. This should be good for her.
Sourcing for makeup artist
Looking for potential make up artist for 29 August for the shoot, and 9 Sept for the ROM day.
29 August Shoot (Saturday)
Make up to be done by 4:45pm
Tentative Plan : Winnie Goh : 98486639
9 Sept ROM (Wednesday)
All done by 12.00pm
Tentative plan : Hairdo by Kylie at Reds Bugis and make up at the booth upstairs.
Other Alternatives: Not at the moment. Shall see if we could look for someone who can do both make up and hair together. Going to Kylie's is gonna be quite a rush as REDS open only at 11am.
Currently told Winnie about both the date. Will need to select the dress and think of the looks we want before we go to her shop to do a trial makeup. The shop is at Far East plaza by the way.
29 August Shoot (Saturday)
Make up to be done by 4:45pm
Tentative Plan : Winnie Goh : 98486639
9 Sept ROM (Wednesday)
All done by 12.00pm
Tentative plan : Hairdo by Kylie at Reds Bugis and make up at the booth upstairs.
Other Alternatives: Not at the moment. Shall see if we could look for someone who can do both make up and hair together. Going to Kylie's is gonna be quite a rush as REDS open only at 11am.
Currently told Winnie about both the date. Will need to select the dress and think of the looks we want before we go to her shop to do a trial makeup. The shop is at Far East plaza by the way.
Preparation for Pre-Wedding Shoot
Pre-wedding shoot cancelled as too much cost involved and location doesn't match our costumes.
Our Guest List
Table 1
- YZ Dad
- YZ Mum
- Jasmin Dad
- Jasmin Mum
- Jasmin Grandma
- Grandma's maid
- YZ
- Jasmin
- Pua Chi
- Say Seng
- Hong Ray
- Hong Yu
- Zhi Hao
- Jesslyn + Kaley
- Peter See
- Emily
- See Yu Qing
- See Yu Hui (pending)
- Teng Ren (pending)
- Yao Kun
- Lixin + Boey Junior
- Gang Yi
- Pengwen
- Lixiang + Elaine
- Zhong Tian
- Xiu Jiao
- Bi Ting
- Ji Ting
- Hui Xi
- Zhi Guang
- James
- Zhi En
- Kenny
- Ronald
- Paul Fu
YZ & Jasmin are getting ROM!
YZ has finally proposed to Jasmin on her birthday on 13th July 2009.
Now, we will be getting ready for the solemnization. Details as follows:
09 September, 2009
Time : 1:00 pm (Guest be seated by 12.45pm)
Location : Lingzhi Vegetarian Restaurant. 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers, #05-01.
J.P : Phang Tai Heng
Now, we will be getting ready for the solemnization. Details as follows:
09 September, 2009
Time : 1:00 pm (Guest be seated by 12.45pm)
Location : Lingzhi Vegetarian Restaurant. 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers, #05-01.
J.P : Phang Tai Heng
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