I never realized how much planning went into weddings. There's booking the church, the venue for wedding dinner, figuring out the menu, choosing theme colours, thinking of whether to rent or make wedding and bridesmaids' dresses, invitations, guest list, photography, make up, caterer, florists, transport, band, slideshows etc. Then of course there is marriage preparation, the rings and the dance lessons. O_o
How do people do it?
I am trying to sort out as much as possible while I am still in KL. Haven't got much time left as I leave on Saturday.
Hoping to at least book the church before I leave. The priest has been delaying our efforts to book the church for half a year already, which quite frankly is causing great stress.
Also the reason I am panicking is because the next time I come back to KL will be for the wedding. Was considering coming back mid-year but it just costs too much and the money could be better allocated.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Reflection - 2010
Overall 2010 was a fabulous year. I feel so blessed and grateful for all the wonderful things that happened. The most important thing was that John came to Melb for good, bringing our long distance relationship to a close. It is such a blessing to be able to see each other every day even if we just come back after work and have a simple dinner together and watch tv. It feels so right.
And of course it means that I have been blogging a whole lot less than I used to.. mainly because I am spending that time being glued to John's side. :) It has been so much fun exploring Melbourne together. :) Quite a lot of that exploring involves food. It is uncanny how similar our taste in food is. The Vietnamese bread rolls, Portugese egg tarts, chicken katsudon, durian gelati... the list goes on. :)
Thank goodness I joined the gym. :)
And of course it means that I have been blogging a whole lot less than I used to.. mainly because I am spending that time being glued to John's side. :) It has been so much fun exploring Melbourne together. :) Quite a lot of that exploring involves food. It is uncanny how similar our taste in food is. The Vietnamese bread rolls, Portugese egg tarts, chicken katsudon, durian gelati... the list goes on. :)
Thank goodness I joined the gym. :)
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Boo!
Its been a while since I've blogged. Work has been hectic. Besides, I have been way too busy having fun exploring Melbourne with John to be blogging about our exploits. :) We watched our first live rugby game (Melbourne Storm VS NZ Warriors) and AFL game (Western Bulldogs VS St Kilda), discovered the fabulously addictive Vietnamese baguette rolls in Richmond and went for our first live comedy show (Russell Peters). It has been a blast. :)
A couple of things have changed. I have started going to the gym three times a week and am actually enjoying it. It is nice to have something to look forward to after work. My coordination (the lack thereof, that is) is a tad worrying but it is good to know that I still have it in me to walk long distances. I have been known to happily wander six kilometers from home on lazy Saturday mornings.
Another big change is that I have finally decided to get baptized. It has taken me a while but I figure that the time is right. Also after some thought, it is not practical for me to get baptized in KL (which is what I really wanted)... mainly because classes take a couple of weeks and I no longer spend that sort of time back home. So yes. I am getting baptized this Sunday by full immersion (something else I never thought I would consider but there you have it).
Work has been getting busier. I am now working across three departments. Sales, Production and Accounts. Our only Production guy has gone on a four month hiatus to rescue bears in Romania so I have taken on half his workload. It is going to be an interesting four months.
A couple of things have changed. I have started going to the gym three times a week and am actually enjoying it. It is nice to have something to look forward to after work. My coordination (the lack thereof, that is) is a tad worrying but it is good to know that I still have it in me to walk long distances. I have been known to happily wander six kilometers from home on lazy Saturday mornings.
Another big change is that I have finally decided to get baptized. It has taken me a while but I figure that the time is right. Also after some thought, it is not practical for me to get baptized in KL (which is what I really wanted)... mainly because classes take a couple of weeks and I no longer spend that sort of time back home. So yes. I am getting baptized this Sunday by full immersion (something else I never thought I would consider but there you have it).
Work has been getting busier. I am now working across three departments. Sales, Production and Accounts. Our only Production guy has gone on a four month hiatus to rescue bears in Romania so I have taken on half his workload. It is going to be an interesting four months.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Mayhem in Melbourne
Yesterday started off normal enough. John and I moved his things into his new home and then we went to the city for a nice lamb souvlaki lunch. We then went to the Spencer St Direct Factory Outlet (DFO) to buy some work shirts for John. We were waiting for coffee at Starbucks after shopping when we heard what sounded like trolleys being trundled past us. We looked around but couldn't see any trolleys. It turned out to be hail pummeling the zinc roof of DFO.
The Starbucks we were in was just at the entrance of DFO so we got a good view of the heavy hail flying diagonally. In DFO we saw the water pouring in through the roof and running down one of the pillars. The lights were then switched off because water was even coming through the light fixtures. Ironically, just less than half an hour before the storm hit I remarked to John "I wonder if this place leaks when it rains".
DFO was evacuated so we made our way to Southern Cross Station to take the train home. When we got there we realised that the station had been closed and commuters were being evacuated. We only saw why when we were trying to wait for the rain to abate. The storm had been so violent that part of the roof of the station had collapsed under the weight of the hail. Hail was scattered across a few platforms and even spilled onto the rail tracks.
I was enthusiastically taking photos when John pointed to the roof and dragged me away. Southern Cross Station's roof is architecturally unique in that it has a wavy shape and is translucent. The hail had gathered in one of the roof's dips and I happened to be standing right beneath it. I took a photo of it from a safer spot.
When the rain was not as heavy, we thought we would try to catch a tram to one of the other train stations. The screens at the tram stops usually indicate the estimated arrival of the trams. This time all that was shown next to the name of the tram routes were dashes so we decided to walk to Flinders St Station.
The streets were strewn with hail and bits of leaves and tree branches. The hail had literally shredded the leaves off the trees. It was surreal walking up Bourke St at the time. Ambulances, fire trucks and police cars were racing in all directions with sirens blaring. Alarms on some of the buildings were also going off.
As we got to the shops along Elizabeth St, we realized that a number of the shops roofs had given way too. Shopkeepers were sweeping the water out their front doors and cleaning up the best they could.
We finally made it to Flinders St and were about to take the Degraves entrance only to find the underground path was flooded. It is a good thing that the main entrance was all right. We were so relieved to get a train home. From the train we got a good view of the extent of the flooding. The Yarra river had risen at least two feet, if not more and was lapping at the base of the benches on its banks.
My brother was home throughout the storm and said that the hail in our area was the size of golf balls. I never expected to see this much hail on our deck ever.
We were considerably lucky. Apart from one or two leaking windows, we were all right. Our neighbours were not so lucky. The hail broke their window.
Apparently there is going to be a similar storm today. My brother, his girlfriend, John and I are all hiding indoors. Yesterday was an adventure but I don't think we want to repeat the experience for a while.
The Starbucks we were in was just at the entrance of DFO so we got a good view of the heavy hail flying diagonally. In DFO we saw the water pouring in through the roof and running down one of the pillars. The lights were then switched off because water was even coming through the light fixtures. Ironically, just less than half an hour before the storm hit I remarked to John "I wonder if this place leaks when it rains".
DFO was evacuated so we made our way to Southern Cross Station to take the train home. When we got there we realised that the station had been closed and commuters were being evacuated. We only saw why when we were trying to wait for the rain to abate. The storm had been so violent that part of the roof of the station had collapsed under the weight of the hail. Hail was scattered across a few platforms and even spilled onto the rail tracks.
I was enthusiastically taking photos when John pointed to the roof and dragged me away. Southern Cross Station's roof is architecturally unique in that it has a wavy shape and is translucent. The hail had gathered in one of the roof's dips and I happened to be standing right beneath it. I took a photo of it from a safer spot.
When the rain was not as heavy, we thought we would try to catch a tram to one of the other train stations. The screens at the tram stops usually indicate the estimated arrival of the trams. This time all that was shown next to the name of the tram routes were dashes so we decided to walk to Flinders St Station.
The streets were strewn with hail and bits of leaves and tree branches. The hail had literally shredded the leaves off the trees. It was surreal walking up Bourke St at the time. Ambulances, fire trucks and police cars were racing in all directions with sirens blaring. Alarms on some of the buildings were also going off.
As we got to the shops along Elizabeth St, we realized that a number of the shops roofs had given way too. Shopkeepers were sweeping the water out their front doors and cleaning up the best they could.
We finally made it to Flinders St and were about to take the Degraves entrance only to find the underground path was flooded. It is a good thing that the main entrance was all right. We were so relieved to get a train home. From the train we got a good view of the extent of the flooding. The Yarra river had risen at least two feet, if not more and was lapping at the base of the benches on its banks.
My brother was home throughout the storm and said that the hail in our area was the size of golf balls. I never expected to see this much hail on our deck ever.
We were considerably lucky. Apart from one or two leaking windows, we were all right. Our neighbours were not so lucky. The hail broke their window.
Apparently there is going to be a similar storm today. My brother, his girlfriend, John and I are all hiding indoors. Yesterday was an adventure but I don't think we want to repeat the experience for a while.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
GRIN
My parents and John are here. I am most distracted. You will not be hearing from me for a while. :D
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Lent
Lent starts in about a week plus and I'm thinking about what to give up.
It is probably going to be either sushi or bubble tea since I consume both in copious amounts as part of my celebrating-the-weekend routine.
Or.. maybe I should give up both.
Sushi Sushi and TenRen are going to cry. :p
It is probably going to be either sushi or bubble tea since I consume both in copious amounts as part of my celebrating-the-weekend routine.
Or.. maybe I should give up both.
Sushi Sushi and TenRen are going to cry. :p
Friday, February 5, 2010
Weekend! ♥
I love weekends! I live for that post-working week euphoria. Friday afternoons are the best. They always have a festive air of anticipation. :)
Sometimes I feel like squishing and hugging the weekend the way people greet an old friend. I would if I could. Really.
*squish! squish! squish!*
Was wandering around the city after work and heard St Paul cathedral's bells ringing. Such a wonderful, joyful sound. It was as if it was welcoming the weekend too. I wonder what the occasion was.
Been randomly wondering about how many people have named their cat Moses after the cat in the song Jessie by Joshua Kadison. I know of a couple of people that did. I'm sure there must be more out there.
I once met a cat named Armadeus. A rather unusual name for a cat, I thought.
Sometimes I feel like squishing and hugging the weekend the way people greet an old friend. I would if I could. Really.
*squish! squish! squish!*
Was wandering around the city after work and heard St Paul cathedral's bells ringing. Such a wonderful, joyful sound. It was as if it was welcoming the weekend too. I wonder what the occasion was.
Been randomly wondering about how many people have named their cat Moses after the cat in the song Jessie by Joshua Kadison. I know of a couple of people that did. I'm sure there must be more out there.
I once met a cat named Armadeus. A rather unusual name for a cat, I thought.
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