Sickie Saturdae
I haven't slept so much on a Sat before but my body just gave up on me last nite. So today, I had to take all the rest that I can so that I can hopefully recover by Monday morn cos I dun really wanna chuck a sickie. (but the way that this bug is attacking my body, it seems like Monday will be a sick dae)
I managed to wake up enough to drive Da to work and back. Hopped to Myers to get some essentials and out for dinner with D's parents @ Malaya Inn. Had to turn down after dinner coffee becos I simply cannot hold up anymore.
My legs are hurting. Last nite, out of nowhere, the right calf cramped twice again. Darn! You should see the anguish in my eyes when I tried straightening it back. And today I can barely walk as fast as I'm used to.
The throat is burning and there's that yucky phlegm. I am feeling terribly cold as well. And sleeping is not the easiest alternative out but I will endeavor to try that now. Nitey nite...
I am feeling: shivery
Sick & Tired
It's 4am. I'm sick. My throat is burning... and back is hurting.
My mind's telling me to rest but my body is rebelling...
Help Help.
I am feeling: cold
I want...
The new IBook
This is what I'm dying to get my hands on now... It starts from $1599...
Copping the Brunt
So "luck" is not really smiling down on me heh! (not that I believe in it) but twice this week I've rocked up at 5 to nine and got hauled up to the fishbowl for a telling off counselling session by the new boss. He's set a ruling that we have to get in by quarter to and lo and behold! I've gotta be the one who's copping the brunt of that new rule change!
The best thing is that I've left earlier than normal but things are just not going my way. Yesterday when I left home to catch the tram with Da to work, No. 86, decided to break down at the corner of Spencer and Bourke. Resulting in no trams coming down my end of town. Thank God for the tram driver of the other line who told us about the situation. It took three trams to get into work! Argh! How ridiculous is that...
This morning, I left early again. This time round... I was driven to work. All's fine and good until Lonsdale St. Where the typical Oz construction mentality came in. Two lanes on a busy street right smacked in the city got blocked off for the concrete mixer trucks. And we got stranded at the traffic lights for like 10 mins! ARRRRRGHHHH..... Someone should get me a machete! I need to kill.
We need to work out an agreement with construction workers and tram drivers. For them to please leave the roads clear in the morning and for the tram drivers to not crash into another tram when possible! And maybe work with the traffic lights to ensure that they turn green when we are approaching. Sheesh!
The boss seems to think that I am either (a) having sleeping issues (b) having family problems (wonder where he got that from when I'm laughing too much at work) (c) having issues with my legs (d) being rebellious. Hmmm... and he's still smiling and laughing about it with me. I totally do not get it... Anyway I will set my alarm at 6 in the morning tomorrow so that I can get to work at quarter to nine... despite living just a tad bit outta the city. Ironic...
I am feeling: ANGRY
Feelin' Great!
Is it me or "Feel Good Inc" by Gorillaz is just a blardy fantastic song? I like the part where it starts with da crazy laughter. (and that scares the crap outta Rus)
I had a really good night's rest. Woke up quite grudgingly to my alarm but to a Chai Tow Kuay brekkie. That just makes it worth its while. Last night, we were just gorging ourselves with the yummy sinful choc cake. I think we need to start watching the waistline now...
And my vouchers have finally arrived!!! Extra Free Bucks to spend at Myers! Yippee... I need a list. I foresee some new things in the future.
Tuesday Monday
We are bonafide foodaholics!
It's half past ten and Da is cooking carrot cake and I've got a Choc Valvet Cake baking in the oven. It is amazing that he's still not putting any flabs on. The dude must be working out during his work hours.
Anyway today was a busy one for me at the office. Relocations, Enquiries and a backlog of phone calls to return. Managed to get thru the most important bits by 5. It is an annoying and pressing issue when your support personnel is just there as a useful redundant biatch on a chair and hassles u for things that are "important". I think we need to address that issue soon becos she's more of a liability than support personnel.
And since my Adobe is finally installed and up and running... Yippee Yeah. I've done up a little pic of my little bugger with my pretty bouquet of flowers. Check out his sheepishness.
Burfdae Wishes
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Thanks guys. For remembering. I had a ball. More later. I've added some pics.
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Chilled out BurfDae Morn
I've had a productive morning so far... Treated myself to a waxing session this morning. Followed by some yummylicious lunch. It's amazing how empty the roads are on a Monday morn.
Woke up this morning to a really cuddled up Hubs. He's just so snuggled up next to me and it feels really lurved up and comforting to be in his big bear hug and not have to worry about schedules!
Last nite, I had a personalized birthday song rendition, sang and dedicated to me before I snoozed off. And I can't help but smile *and of course sniggle a little* Thanks babe! Love ya.
Mornington
Today we took a ride down to Mornington... He figured that it's been awhile since we last embarked on a road trip so off we were at *gulp* 2pm to the vineyards.
We did attempt to get outta bed several times in the morning but as I went thru a season of "Oscar the Grouch" syndrome late last nite, we only successfully opened our eyelids at abt midday.
So off we went and the boy came along. So the Tan trio headed down to Hungry Jacks for some drive thru lunch and after an hour's drive, we were at Dromana Estate, a lovely white mansion that has its cellar door and restaurant in the same bldg.
Mornington is pretty known for their Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs. It's the climate that encourages the type of harvests. We took some time to do some tasting and settled for three bottles there. There was this twosome playing some live music and the lady had such an amazing voice. We initially thought that it was an acoustic live CD that was playing but when you hear her voice, you'll be tremendously amazed.
So we settled for some coffee and meringue... and headed down to Willow Creek Estate, just ard the corner. I was mentioning to Da about the 2002 Chardonnay that we've tasted thus far and that out of the recent harvests, that particular year has got to be one of the better ones. The '02 Kooyong, Coldstream and Yerring Station have got Chardonnays with similar characteristics.
My thoughts were confirmed by the guy @ the cellar door. Apparently, there wasn't much rain that season and the grapes gathered were smaller and lesser, producing the kind of characteristics for the wine.
I am no wine expert but its juz an observation from consuming over the years. As we go along, we tend to find our favorites and know what we like.
Anyway we ended the day there and headed back to the city for dinner with some frenz. The weather today was terribly cold, rainy and overcast... Could've set the mood for the day but it didn't.
In fact, it was a great time to chill out with the partner. Long drives are great for teamwork and conversations. I find that I tend to do my long term planning on drives as well and get a perspective from the other half on certain issues. The thing I love about him is the part where he listens and offers a point of view, which I can either accept or choose an alternative. We made a point to not rule the other party's life.
Someone mentioned the other day that in this relationship, there is no clear leader. Sometimes I'll step up and others I'll take a backseat. I think we've come a long way to be there.
I am feeling rather content at this point in my life. While I know that there will be greater challenges ahead, I will be strong enough to work things thru. *winkz*
Now excuse me while I take a shower and catch the presentation of the La Tour De France.
Dinner for Thirteen
So last night we made our way down to Brighton for an oohlala Thai dinner. And they sure didn't disappoint us. We had a long table upstairs all set up for us hungry patrons.
Got a couple of really really fantastic gifts. One that I can indulge in and another that I can adorn. And bottles of wine that were just simply yumz...
And so we wined and dined and got second serves of some dishes. Loads of Laughter and pictures were taken. And a rather embarrassing hang loose situation by my dear Hubbi. We haven't been so stuffed for awhile now.
I love dinner parties. Especially with friends that you love always have a good laugh with. Hee... It just made the day end so much betta, despite a slightly bruised arm.
Blood Donor
Drug Addict... I will never be.
Cos I'm too petrified of the needles that would poke right beneath my skin and leave me with the stinging sensation.
They drew 4 valves of blood today from my right arm... Two in the first hour (then they made me drink this horrible concentrated "Fanta-flavored" drink) and one valve each in the second and subsequent third hour...
I am hoping the results will be a-ok. Cos I ain't going back for no more needle poking session.
I am feeling: scar(r)ed
Late Thoughts
My eyelids are kinda heavy right now but I'm waitin' for my dryer to finish its run... and it's been an awfully long time since I've loaded it with d clothes.
I'm not supposed to eat anything since ten this evening cos I've got a doc's appointment tomorrow and they are drawing BLOOD. Not my fave activity to do but it's compulsory. Plus I need to getup early to go down to the hospital so I'm not so thrilled about the prospect of fighting my alarm clock.
Tonight Da's planned a dinner for my twenty fourth. He's organized for our frenz to have dinner at Brighton. Then it'll be followed by a weekend of fun. Apparently we are going somewhere on Sunday. Finally some personal time away from it all... I can't wait. Maybe if I pray hard enough I might get my wish afterall.
Upbeat
It is good to know that sometimes when you least expect it, your dearest cousin from across the atlantic, (who understands you like no one else and calls up just to check whether you are alive or not) responds in a really unexpectably upbeat and kinda nonsensey to the good/bad things that you share with her...
Cousin! You rock!
Now we have to wait for the prev generation to work on their communications!
I am feeling: tickled!
The Name Game
We had the discussion the other day on whether I should change my last name or not... And to my amusement, the Hubs happens to think that it would be really nice if I do that. To which I was rather surprised cos he's usually not one who's fussed/particular abt these kinda stuff. & me having that distinct surname (we only occupy two pages at most on the phone book), I'm a little reluctant to change it.
Even my ex manager was commenting about the fact that I'm still on my maiden name when everyothermarriedgal has changed their last name... Hmpf!
I'm still in two minds... On one hand, it'll be my mother's maiden last name and I am kinda like leaning towards sharing a common name with him. But on the other hand... I've lived with my name for eons now and when I change it, all my ID would have to be swapped over (which will be a big pain). So I've still got time to think about it until he hops down to the registry to get the official wedding cert.
I am feeling: confused..
Twenty Four
In exactly five days, I turn twenty four years of age. While it might seem like a tender age to most people, I think I've gone through several incarnations and changes. Some phases of my life are rather extreme in my point of view. Others just pale in comparison.
So while my lifestyle and perceptions change as I grow older, the beliefs and value system seem to adapt to the new things that I get exposed to constantly. While certain truths will stay definite inside, a lot of other less important factors are still open to changes. And I can foresee loads happening for the next couple of years.
My mum used to say "dun be too sure abt the decisions that you make now cos you dun know how you will change in your twenties." I didn't believe her when I was young. Headstrong as I was back then...Heck I even thought relationships were for eternity back then. Yet it seemed like there's some truths to the things that she said.
After moving here to Melbourne, with my then state of mind, I've learnt heaps. Being exposed to raves, drugs, alcohol, and all kinds of people & culture, I'm kinda got used to the fact that nothing is what it is at face value. You just gotta trust your gut and move in the direction that you personally believe in. I dun write about it all in this space but yet for the last four years, my life has changed dramatically in areas that I never thought possible.
Da made a brief mention about making things work the other day to a coupla frenz and he used me as an example. I remember finishing uni and Dad said "nah. I'm not sending you any more money. You either make some on your own or come back" He recalled that I was just stressed out over the fact that I might have to go back whether I like it or not but yet didn't mention a single bit to him. Loads of things creeped up like rent, utilities, food. I tried to not eat out at all. Two weeks after returning from SingLand for CNY (with the last fully sponsored air fare) I landed a job at my current company and from there worked my way up. My material possessions all come from the work that I've put in but the social and love aspects were just sweet sides that came along.
So yeah, it was nice to get a brief glimpse of the past from him. That was when I learn that nothing comes for free in this world. I had no assistance from my family when I started out and for me to see the blessings that I have now in my life, I am thankful that at least Da stood by me. He coughed out my residency fees for me when I was down and told me to take my time to pay him back, which I did... and to save on the application, I had to do the paperwork myself and hound the immigration department endlessly for a reply. It took a tad longer than most who went through migration agencies. But the end results were worth its while.
So as I turn a year older this coming Mon, I am working on what I would like to achieve the coming year. Things will be different for sure. But I will have Da's hand to hold, through it all, a whole bunch of frenz who will stand by me for good or bad, a puppy dog who loves us so awfully much and a little something new for the new year as well.
I am feeling: excited
Burnt out
I came up with the proposition for us to move home a little earlier and I kinda scared myself saying it cos I'm accustomed to my life here. However, seeing how hard Da is working for us all, it kinda breaks my heart to see him exhausted every nite. We went for dinner at Trotters last nite and all was good and fine. Conversation was flowing and he was making burfday plans for me. Hopped down to the supermarket and then he got all quiet. Turns out that he's just tired beyond his imagination. And he thinks he had a medical problem becos when he hits the bed, he will fall into slumber immediately. My reasoning is that no one works close to 60+ hours week like he does. It's pure insanity. Told him that he should cut back a little to prevent a burn out.
Sofie's Baby Boy
After 40 weeks of anticipation, my colleague, Sofie, had a little bambino on Sat evening at 5.30. His name is Dominic Julian and he looks like a cutie already! 51 cm and 7.35 pounds!
Painfully Tired
My poor right calf is hurting from the sudden cramps that is rather common at this point in time. Luckily, its other counterpart is spared from the same trauma. So that led to limping the entire day and even my boss was worried about it.
Other than that, I've got other issues and a whole chunkalot of work to catch up on tomorrow. I've learnt a lot the last few days. I will let things go and focus on the positive for stuff. Afterall, words have its power and you cannot stop people from perceiving. All that matters is that I live my life to the full extent, that I have the important priorities and heart set in the right place and an intimate circle of frenz who love me and support me when I am down.
My husband beckons... and I'm going to cuddle up for snoozeland. No one in this world, past or present, will ever understand me like he does. He's been there through it all for me & thru him I've learnt how to work hard for the life that I want and choose to live for. Nite.
I am feeling: sceptical
Fufilling Sunday
Sunday was juz jampacked with so many activities... despite us not planning anything at all.
The chilly weather didn't convince us to move our bums so we lazed in bed till mid morning. The puppy dog took advantage of the gap btw the two of us and snuggled up in that spot... I got up and made us all brekkie. Steak sandwiches with the lot and tea. The hubs spent the rest of the morn fixing his computer while I gave the boy a bath. He was so fluffy at the end of the blow drying session.
We then proceeded to Chapel St to pick up Da's LuluLemon pants and on the way there, Fox FM was playing the Rob Thomas showcase cum interview. And he just makes me melt. I still remember the Matchbox 20 concert that we went to two years ago. His vocals are amazing live.
Anyway we had some time to kill before YumCha with the Archi guys so we sauntered along Chapel for a bit. Zomp and S&T were having sales. And I saw a pair of shoes that I really love. Okie. Make that four pairs of shoes. I think my storeroom needs a little bit of clearing up before I can plonk more shoes in there. As it is, the floor to ceiling shelf that Da built for my shoes are already full and they are overflowing to the walk in area already.
Yum Cha was yummy. Had a good chat and laugh abt things. Service was of course horrendous as usual. For some reason or another, they like to clear our plates really quickly. (and spill things on us in the midst of doing it)
The gals wanted to get some beads for jewellery making so we made our way to Beads Galore. Had the chance to sit in W's WRX and the car is just fantastic. Pickup and comfort... I am impressed. We left the guys at Amici for munchies and drinks. Got some raw materials and left it to D to chain it up for me! Yippee....
Drinks and dinner followed. Great Company. Good food. Managed to score a ride in to work this morning and a ride to the hospital on friday as well. So I'm pretty blessed. At least someone will accompany me till Da makes his way to the hospital to be with me. He's afraid that I will faint...
We then ended the night with coffee at Brunetti's with T and J. Just a whinge session about everything that's been happening lately. And to catch up on each other's updates. Seems like we are all busy with stuff these days that there's no time to sit down and have a decent conversation with anyone anymore. So last nite was a good opp. We left as the cafe was closing.
Sunday was never meant to be that busy but it was surely fufilling cos I had the chance for personal time with my babe and with my close frenz. Too many things have happened lately and I am tired. I'm just thankful for some fresh inspirations and affirmations, especially from the one whom I'm spending the rest of my life with.
I was feeling: exhausted & thankful.
Rainy Saturday
And so the weekend is over... yet it felt like a whole chain of events happened over the entire week.
We had an awesome weekend... On rainy Sat, I went to Myer to buy a new Cooper Street dress that I've been eyeing for a really long time and cos most things were on 25 percent discount, I had abt $40 buckaroos knocked off the original price. I had Rustie in my mambo bag and his cute litte head was popping outta the bag and most of the sales girls were rather amused at his obedience and his good nature.
Drove down to South Melb Market to meet Ms. D. Just talking abt relationships in general and how maybe things could've been betta. And got the chance to do a little bit of grocery shopping. Went to Fragile cos they were having sale and saw some really cute three piece sets... but painfully expensive now.
Met Da in the arvo to go undies shopping and he got himself some new boxers and tees. Thanks to the $100 voucher I got at work. I passed him $50 and used the other $50 for my dress. We went to this cafe down at North Melbourne where they serve pretty yummy crepes and the hot chocolate was just amazing. So on the rainy arvo, we sat in the cafe and browsing thru magz and newspapers. Just quiet company and he dropped me home before heading off to work.
We were meant to go to Robbie's burfday partee at Bennetts Lane that night but the gravity of the week has just worn us down so we just chilled out at home for "steaks and pumpkin soup" dinner and footy. Babe fell asleep early and he got figetty in bed so I went out to watch La Tour de France. Caught the last part where Lance Armstrong was sprinting with Ivan Basso, I think, and he managed to pull off and sprint away. Great Stuff. Got hauled back to bed when he got out to get a drink.... and it was snoozy all the way till Sunday morn.
I was feeling: rested
Fab Sunday
Today was rather fufilling. All I can say is that I am a blessed gal. I will blog more tomorrow cos I need to go to bed now. My babe needs a ride tomorrow morn at 6 to get to work and I am his designated driver. Good nite...
I am feeling: tired yet contented.
Long Room
Long Room was exceptional... My director came down to present our annual awards and he left an open bar tab for us to indulge... so that meant that everything was on the tab.
I like the place. They have tapas and the decor is spectacular. The crowd is usually mainly corporate and so a lot of power suits were in the house. The only thing that freaked me out was the humungeous moose head at the entrance. Poor dude must have died a really tragic death.
Anyway I had lot of TLC being showered upon me as all privileged p-girls do. And so what I drank was pretty much monitored by the guys. I didn't even have to walk to the bar. The drinks just came to me. But no alcohol... It was juice juice juice all the way. So when I left, you bet that I was sober as an ice cube.
We lingered there for a little bit and I found out some really gross hospital stuff that I will not be willing to repeat for any one's sanity but let's just say that tests are really horrible. ewww... I tried telling Da abt it but he didn't want to listen cos it sure as hell hit right home for him....
I had a ball... I love my work mates...
I am feeling: chirpy
Movin' Back
We've been talking abt the moving back issue and just bits and scraps of ideas were exchanged. Till now, nothing is being set in concrete and we've yet to even draw up a list of the things that we need to do.
A friend kindly offered a condo for us to rent at a really low rate if we wanted to live there for a while. However, as it is in no MRT zone and you've gotta walk a fair bit of distance from the bus stop, I mentioned to Da that if we dun have a car, it'll be tough for us to move around. So we spoke abt the mode of transport. He's quite set on that one particular car & if our budget allows, I might be able to get one myself. We'll see...
Not only that, we are thinking abt buying an apartment back there as well. And location-wise... we have to scout around. I like something central or maybe the East. Afterall, I've got friends who are mainly out that way. But the question of "should we get a new one or one that is previously owned?"
We like our privacy and so I think we'll probably look at something that is not along a common corridor. Where we can do what we wants without too much worries and interference. And pretty much allows us to snuggle up anywhere when we feel like doing that. Definitely a place where we can have frenz over often for food, fun and games.
Truth be told, I really don't know what to expect though. My life has been really centered here for awhile and with all these changes happening now, I am trying to psych myself up to uproot again. Things like the weather, humidity, culture, family are factors that are now going to be an everyday consideration. I love living here in Melbourne and the way of life. I feel very much pampered at work, play and even at home. It is my comfort zone. My home.
So while we contemplate the move, I think we'll face the challenge of logistics, putting Rus Rus on his first plane ride, and leaving our fond memories and lifestyle behind.
I am feeling: nostalgic.
Thursday Evening
Today we will trudge down to the Long Room down at Collins for our EB Annual Awards! Went there for my hen's night and we had a great time just savouring tapas and loading up on the alcohol... tempting...
Last nite, had dinner with the Hubs and I drove down to the Nasi Lemak place to meet him. He had this plum juice green tea thingo that he thoroughly enjoyed and had a second serving of that. I've not been a fan of plum juice ever. No preservatives for me actually. Sour Plums, Olives, Preserved Fruits... I try my best to stay away from.
Other than that, I spent time talking to Mom. She's whinging abt the whole NKF CEO issue and was rather appalled at the fact that I mentioned that $25k is not a lot of money for that position. Seriously, my BIG BOSS gets paid 2.5 million on his first day at work. So it truly is a paltry amount in my point of view. Not even his 12 months bonus is enough to make up for half of Sol's income. :o) Da mention that his Pop probably earns the same amount as that NKF dude every month. Hmmm.... Food for thought.
I am feeling: contemplative.
A Little Betta
Last nite, I was all curled up in bed and reading my book when the guilty party came back. A few heated words were exchanged over the mobile in the arvo and we decided to have a "chat" when he is done with work.
So at quarter to ten, he rocked up and this time, instead of being all hard and fast, he came in and snuggled up. Trying to convince me that he didn't want to fight. He explained abt what's happening in his life now and that he's just been too awfully busy trying to get this whole biz thing going. And whatever pathetic amount of time left was spent with me.
Now I'm a big sucker for cuddles. I know that when he holds me close, I will soften up. The tears flowed but yet I was still mad. I'd reckon that at this point in my life, I need more support and with so many changes happening, it would help to have a constant pillar there to just lean on. And when that is not available, it just ticks me off. I know that it is not easy. I know that he's working hard. But seriously, it doesn't take much to just spend a few small moments with me.
Anyway we went out for dinner after that. And he was being all nice and snaggy. Hopefully, he will realize that he better be there more often now. Cos I don't really have a lot of patience right now.
I am feeling : a tad bit loved.
Twist of Life
Sometimes when you think that life is going smoothly, it takes a strange twist and throws you down a hollow well. It is amazing how a single issue can escalate into something major and yet we cannot see eye to eye. It is even more complicated when you need to explain the situation to a friend.
Somewhere last night, a fair bit of cross words were exchanged and no resolution was reached. We spent the rest of the night in silence and tears that cannot be controlled just flew. I know that it is tough going thru this major change but hang on... if I am trying to deal with it. I think it's only fair that the other party should step up too. How often will we get to do this again, seriously. And if he thinks that I am going to go through this entire thing alone... how incredibly wrong would he be.
I reckon I am a paradox of emotions and expectations. I dun want to be caught in a relationship which is mundane. Nor do I want someone who's incredibly stubborn and interfering. I never believe in fairy tales. I think they are just stories of people who are content and complacent with their lives.
They say that I am lucky to find the person that I am with but when you are in a disagreement, it just feels like everything that you believe in is just not what it seems to be. I may be a cynic but no one and I mean, no one will ever be completely happy with their current arrangement for the rest of their lives. You will always end up looking for something better.
After all that has been said and done, I figured that I've gone the extra mile for a looong while now and although I know that he's working his bum off too. I need a little bit more support as we go along. We've been so busy and our schedules are so conflicting that we barely have time to connect for awhile now. Do you not see the numbness in my eyes at times?
Somehow I just want to run away. I just want to be a gal again and just leave all these responsibilities behind. I just want to be alone at a beach, walking barefeet in the sand and just not think about all these issues. I don't want to think about what's to come in the future for just a tad bit. After all, how hard can it be? I just want to be left alone for now. Just send me a conceige who will just tend to my needs. And a Thai masseuse would be a great incentive as well.
I am feeling: sad & empty
Current Affairs
And so my life is a continued drama for now. While I am steadily moving on carefully and rather non-excitably for awhile now. It seems like everyone ard me is having a crisis on their own or trying to deal with another person's life dramas.
Let us count the number of things happening around.
Mr H is back in D's life. He's just seemingly decides to pop up again and drags her to his place so that he can show her his new family pad. Like all good Hong Kong dramas (Viet in this case) it has been going for 3 long years and about a million break ups inbetween. He appears. Promises her the world. Contorts her thinking. She gets back with him. He changes his mind. And then breaks her heart over again. Disappears for 2 mths. She cries on my couch. Gets better and back on her feet. Then the cycle starts again. I've yet to meet anyone who is more persistent and consistent with this issue in their lives.
Mr B is abt to move in with us. Da called him to have a chat abt moving in. And we have to meet up tonight to discuss the itty bitty stuff. I guess with some many changes in our lives right now... a lot of things have to be discussed before we implement the changes. Hopefully we will work something out.
My bro is back with his gf. Dunno if it is due to parental pressure but he did fall into some bad company for awhile. And he had a good talking to from Dad and when Dad sets the decree, it pretty much means that my brother has to listen. So that means that my mum has probably stop shedding tears for now. But I seriously dunno what else is going on back home.
I did write a response to something that I found rather offensive but I will not post it as yet (I'm still deciding...you just might read it one day!) because I dun wanna stoop to someone else's level. However, I feel rather mistaken but all's in the past now. Let's move on.
Last but not least, we've more or less sorted out the travel arrangements for the end of the year. And we are going shopping again. Hah! I'm just blessed to have a partner who loves to shop as much as I do. We just collected his new Country Road pants last Sunday and had a quick trip to Scanlon and Theodore to see the new Spring collection. I am just waiting to get back in the swing of things. Come November.... and I will have a new wardrobe.
Somehow, my heart feels rather heavy today. It may be due to the weather, which is really dreary. Its like things are going well but yet I have this fear that it can go away rather quickly. But somehow I am comforted by the fact that I would have the support of a partner who never fails to try and make me smile. And to want to make life so much better for the both of us. Whoever said that marriage is scary... it sure as hell needs a lot of nurturing and love but the payoff is worth its weight in gold.
..........
We had a pretty enjoyable weekend. Spent Sat night at B&S's place for good Singaporean chai tow kuay and food! The wines and lychee vodkas are terribly indulging. The best part was watching Live8 with a bunch of friends and trading funny facts with each other. And when my dear Husband mentioned this crunching line... I cannot help but feel so tickled and embarrassed at the same time. He sure as hell says things as it is and is as straight as a bullet.
We went home and continued watching "Le Tour De France" on the tv till he fell asleep right on the couch....
Sunday was spent having brekkie at St Kilda. We had a veggie burger each and then trotted off to collect his altered CR clothes and to LuluLemon for some yoga wear. They have such a sensational collection and he bought himself a pair of yoga pants. Which is what I want to but I will wait till summer comes when I am more active and mobile. They've got this interesting pair of pants called the dog walking pants and it has this lycra/spandex material beneath a waterproof layer, kinda like a lighter version of ski pants. And it's only going for $116. Not bad at all.
Met the girlies for High Tea at Sofitel, where the service is quite terrible. We paid $30 per head only to have chocolate mouse from a shot glass with a butter knife. So Ros is going to write a good complaint letter to their Manager... I think we were there for like 4 hours. And I definitely had too many cups of tea cos I was caffine whacked at the end of the day. Met the partners for dinner then it was home time!
Woke up feeling sick yesterday so I slept for most of the day. I finally got up to make a short trip to the supermarket & to walk RusRus for abit. Spent some time doing up our list and cooked Roast Chicken with gravy for dinner. So Yummylicious!
Weddings and "Traditions"
I remember when I went for several fittings for a gown that I was going to wear for my wedding and a gf mentioned. "Dun let your husband see you in a gown till the wedding day!"
So Darien turned out to be our driver once but he didn't get to see me in no wedding gown!
I thought abt it today and I realized that it was rather Singaporean for couples to do "wedding gown" shopping together. For the man to tag along and comment. It turns out to be an us thing rather than having the surprise element on the actual day itself, when he sees his bride walking down the aisle towards him...
I tried several gowns with 2 gfs. And they were giving their signs of approvals and of course disapprovals but we decided to go for a cocktail one at the end of the day.
At the end of the day, I'm glad we did it the other way cos he still ponders over the gowns that I described to him but yet have no visual abt it at all. So that means that when we get to do our "other" wedding in Singland, I will get to pick another dress to surprise and thrill him!
Of Breakups and Such...
Mom's been rather lonely the last week so I've been calling her a little more often than the usual once a week "Hi. How r things?" conversation. She's just a turmoil of emotions now cos of the new "trauma" in her life. And here's how the story unfolds.
My younger bro just came out of his two year relationship. The dude mentioned that he ran out of feelings and felt that he had no emotions left to carry on. Plus some things happened and he's lost some trust in his gf as well. So Mom decided that he can't possibly have no feelings for her so suddenly and the poor guy has been bombarded by these emo trashing from Mom. She feels that he needs to consider her background, how she will react to this breakup, whether she will do anything silly. The list goes on....
All I can say is that I believe people need to grow up and make their own decisions and as much as my parents want to look out for the welfare of someone else's child. They do need to consider that my brother is old enough to know right from wrong. And I don't think he wants his parents butting into their relationship. I've been through breakups and I think that you only know what is best for yourself...
So Best Wishes to all that is involved in this shananigan... Hopefully everyone can take a step back and see the wider picture.
Intuition
You know that you have a strange connection with somebody, ie dislike, when the phone rings and you pop it straight to your partner's ears (even though he has just fallen asleep)
BINGO!
It turns out to be your MIL and you breathe a sigh of relief that you weren't the one who answered the phone. :p
Belly Happy
Last night, Darien and I got invited to K's place for dinner along with some friends from work. So at 7 in the evening, we dressed up and left for Punt Rd, which is not too far away from where we live.
When we arrived, the smell of curry just took over and my tummy started rumbling. A combination of spices and curry powder is more than enough to stir up an appetite for me anytime. We brought along a bottle of the Italian Muscato D'Asti that we were saving for a short while. And it turned out to be such a beautiful dessert wine to share with friends. Light and easy... Good recommendation from Melting Pot down at Adelaide.
We had time to chit chat and warm up our bellies with wine and juice while waiting for her fiance to come home from some groceries. And when he got back, the appetizers begin and let me say that I would never ever thought that zuchini can be prepared in such a yummy style. Now I'm inspired...
K cooked prawn curry, potatoes with shrimps, dahl and rice and they were so yummylicious and spicy... Darien turned beetroot red! how funny was that.... We caught "The Party" on video after that and it was hilarious.... Not too bad a way to end a Sunday night.
Not forgetting the yumcha session in the morning where we got to meet Robbie and Lynn. Haven't seen them for a while and they are terribly excited and happy for us... And MJ that followed. Not complaining at all...
Federer won the WIMBLEDON! Yeaps!
Babka
It's another Saturday morning... and we are off to Babka for our weekly brekkie. Yumz...
And while Rustie is trying to convince me to open the balcony door for him, I am just thinking abt my conversation with mum last night. Thank God, the results for her liver test came back negative yesterday. Phew! Big relief...
Two Times the Blessings
The weather is turning rather chilly here in good ol' melbourne and i must say that it is getting harder and harder to get outta bed every morning now. Even poor Rustie is snuggling under the goose down quilt with us at night now.
So it is now another foggy morning up here on Level 20, and the phones are ringing... and I am just thinking how my life has unfolded in the last six months.
If you know me personally, you know that I like planning my life... Graduate at 21, Buy a car at 23, Marry at 27... so on so forth... and it seemed like after meeting Darien, all plans were out the window and it started running in a different time zone altogether. It's like life keeps springing surprises on us. We've been having one blessing to another.
So today on the second month of my marriage, I can't help but feel rather rather amazed and tremendously thankful for all the good things that came my way. A man who will love me for a long time to come. A group of friends who will be there through it all. A family who sometimes go a little crazy but would stil love you for who you are. And a puppy who is and always will be my FIRST and most PRECIOUS baby. (Darien gets jealous over Rustie's ability to grab my attention regardless)
And today! I've received my first "Mrs D Tan" letter. I left it at the kitchen countertop and that stupid boi came back, thought the letter was for him and there was nothing inside... and chucked it in the bin! ARGH!!! Thank God I intervened before taking out the trash cos we had a receipt in there for a layby and worth $160. You can imagine the amount of ear bashing he got from me after that....
Other than that! Its the new start to the financial year and I've got half day off!!! Yum Cha on Sunday. The rest of the arvo with the husband doing couple stuff. That can't be a bad way to end the week...
