The Proposal Props

I realised I did not put up any photos in my previous post. So instead of me flashing the blink-blink at all places, I'm going to "flash" it here. Oh, and also the cutie and yummy props as well.

If you want to know where to get the nice blink-blink, you know who to ask.
If you want to know how big is the blink-blink, small enough to fit onto my finger lah :P

March 29, 2008 - The day I said "Yes"

Dear blog readers,

I'm putting backdated posts, apologies for my long disappearance. I've been on a trip and there've been so much happenings and so much work to catch up that I didn't have the mood to sit down to blog.

March 29 is to be (*is already) a significant day in my life. Because this is the day N proposed marriage to me! (*sigh...finally someone wishes me to be his wife & nag him for the rest of his life :P)

If you are hoping for the details, you are going to be disappointed. But hmm...perhaps I'll let slip a little..

Location : HK
Proposal props : Diamond ring (*blinks blinks), a 12-teddies bouquet, wine, chocolates, flower petals, and decorative items

Yup, I think that's enough details.

You asking me if I said "yes" ? Of course la... look back at the title of this post.

Did the "blink blink" help? I don't know for sure...I was dazed (*not sure if it was the diamond that dazed me) and mumbled silly things.

Thinking back, the rock did stun me at first look. The surprise element plus the fact that HE IS PROPOSING TO ME, had made me looked silly for awhile there. I would say it was the happiness that first overcame me, the fact that he took the time and effort to plan everything out, without me noticing abit (*eventhough I almost practically "rummaged" through his things, according to what he said).

Aa...well, what can I say? He did had his best accomplices to help him. And so..yeah, when I think I had my senses back, the rock helped to remind me that... WOW, this guy did actually bought me a REAL DIAMOND! HE ACTUALLY WANTS TO MARRY ME!

That's it for now, stay tuned for updates...yes, you can expect more of wedding related posts from me.


the lazy "bum-bum" blogger,
Firethorn

Do you propose marriage in public or private?

Yesterday in the gym...

I was doing the weights, one, two, three...Then a male friend, D, walked over and popped this question,


No, no, he's not proposing to me lah...

D: "I got a question to ask you since you are a girl. Imagine lah..just imagine hor..your boyfriend is going to propose to you. Would you prefer he does it in public or private har? Have you ever thought of this question?"

Me: "Hmm...interesting, I've never thought of this question seriously..."

D: "No hor? Ya lor..You see that guy over there, he's planning to propose to his girlfriend. So he asked me for opinion."

Me: "Oooh...like that ar...I don't know wor..maybe I will prefer he proposes in private lah...I think it's more romantic gua.."

D: "Ya lor..at least the girl got chance to think mah, so many people looking and cheering, very pressured leh. Want to reject also easier gua..haha"

Me: "Haha..true also. But some people like the limelight loh..but let's say the girl agrees, then what's next ha? I suppose if you are proposing it in public say, over a dinner in the restaurant, then, then...how ah? very awkward wor..both of you sit down and continue eating? Ooo..not romantic at all leh...so potong steam."

D: "Ya wor..haha.."

Me: "If you want to go public, can follow the example like the guy who proposed during the flight & AA airlines rewarded them with free return tickets to Phuket. Not bad mah. Or else, some years back, a rich guy paid to display his proposal on a very big banner on some building along Federal Highway. Lots of attention. Romantic also gua."

D: "Ooh..ya meh? Last time got a guy who paid the guy who operated the projector in the cinema to display his proposal on the movie screen before the movie starts. That one also ok gua.."

Me: "Oo..really? whoa.."

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Scarifices before marriage & why you wear the wedding ring on the 4th finger

Last night, I was doing idling surfing and read some interesting posts which I would like share them here.

I came across an interesting post about women by Twiggy. Speaking of which, makes me think about how much a woman sacrifices in her married life. I bet these sacrifces come along as we go about life, it's a continuous decision we've to make. Perhaps it's due to conventional perception of a woman's role in the family & the society, that these sacrifices are usually taken for granted. And failing to do so, that woman would be despised by the society.

As a woman, have you ever thought about :
1. How ready you are to make sacrifices?
2. If you are ready, what are the sacrifices are you willing to make? (eg. your work, time, dignity etc.)
3. Are you willing to compromise with your spouse?
4. If you are not willing to compromise or sacrifice your stuffs, are you going to "force" your spouse to do it instead?
5. If #4 doesn't work, will you think twice about getting married to the man you thought was your Mr. Right?

Of course there are more questions to think of, but it just got me thinking about the singlehood freedom I enjoyed currently. Of course there are certain sacrifices & compromises here and there, but I don't think it's not to a very serious of "magnificent" degree yet. But getting in a marriage is a big thing, it's a constant decision to stay true to your promises, to love your spouse and family, to be willing to give when the need occurs.

Also came across this interesting post by unknowngurl on why the ring (especially the wedding ring) is usually worn on the fourth finger. You may have heard of it before, it is basically :
1. Position your hands as if you are praying, all finger tips on right hand touching the matching finger tips on left hand.
2. Except for the middle fingers, you have to bend them in towards the palm of each hand, while making sure the other fingers stay in position as in #1.
3. While making sure the remaining fingers are still touching, try to separate these finger pairs in this sequence: thumbs, second finger, last finger and the fourth finger.

You will notice that it's very hard to separate the 4th finger no matter how hard you try. You will feel the pain when you force them to separate. And how does this relate to which finger you wear your ring? Here's the interpretation:

• Thumbs - your parents, you will leave them when you are independent, get married, and also they will leave you when they are of old age.
• Second finger - your siblings, you will separate when you are all grown up and have your own families.
• Last finger - your children, they will leave you when they are grown up and have their own families
• Fourth finger - your spouse, both of you stick together through ups and downs, and through your lives. And if you try to separate, you will feel the pain!

Got it? :-) Speaking of which, did u read the news about this man from China proposed to his girlfriend on AirAsia's inaugural flight from GuangZhou to Malaysia? I don't know if this sounds romantic to you ladies out there, but I certainly don't think I want that :P Think of what you are going to do and how are you going to react for the rest of your flight? Ish..nothing romantic about it at all. But something good did come out of it, the girl consented of course, and AirAsia granted the couple free return tickets to Phuket.

Guys, since you always say that you are the brainier lot, come out with better way to propose ok? ;-)