May 3rd, 2008 - A meeting for both sides

It was a little over one month after the proposal before we arranged a meeting for both sides' parents. I was nonchalant about it...until few days before the actual day they were supposed to meet.

We were cracking our heads about :
- when's the best day and time to visit
- what should the guy's family bring for gifts
- what should the girl's family return in gifts
- who should come along
- how to approach the subject to my parents
- where to have dinner

...phew....and you thought it was just a casual meeting only..

Well...though both of us almost freaked out thinking how awkward the moment would be...our parents surprised us by..well..just being parents. Indeed, it felt like a meeting of old friends rather than a "formal proposal meeting". All our concerns melted away when our parents were happily chatting almost about everything EXCEPT the MARRIAGE :-O

Just few hours before N's family arrived, I was busy pratising my chinese calligraphy. Aha..let me tell you why...Because mom said it looks more presentable to have my birth details (ba zi) calligraphed on a piece of red paper. In case you don't know, my "ba zi" has to be given to the guy's family to consult the couple's compatibility and choose an auspicious date.

I was very nervous as N's grandpa had came along..well, that means "IMPORTANT". Yeah, if you would like to say it bluntly, it means "GIVE FACE". It suddenly hit me that..."gosh...I'm getting married leh... going to be other people's daughter-in-law..!!!"

All of us were prettily dressed up, and everyone looked so happy...it caught the attention of my next door neighbour, who was watching all the commotion while he was standing in his front porch. He even jokingly remarked to my sister.."This must be an important day for your family and your sister eh?"

Back to the scene in my house, both families were busy chatting until it was almost time for dinner. Grandpa suggested to have dinner at his favourite "Hin Hua" restaurant somewhere near Brickfields.

Finding the restaurant was a breeze, it was near just few streets away from the YMCA building. First grandpa visited an old Chinese templae just opposite the restaurant. He wanted to book an appointment to choose an auspicious marriage date. It was the same temple that N's parents had consulted for their marriage date.

The dinner at the restaurant was wonderful. The place was nothing to shout about, but the food were tasty! It was a different experience as the food was authentic Hokkien Hin Hua dishes. Grandpa recommended the dishes and all of us were happily stuffed at the end of the dinner. Both families continue to drink and chat, until it was time to go.

The night ended well, and it's official that we've got our parents' blessing to get married :-)

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

Happy Mother's Day baking class

I asked N if I can post this in my blog, and he gave me the go-ahead and suggested I put the "free advertisement liner" (see below).

N has actually went for this Mother's Day baking class sponsored by the company. So the cake you are seeing below is the cake he has done (*looks very professionally done, I must say. Not sure about the taste though because obviously it was not meant for me. According to N, it tasted awesome.)











Male, 28, "interested" in cooking, frequents the gym and a jovial person.
Single but not available.

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

1st visit to studio apartment

Finally stepped into the studio apartment that I bought with dad few years ago. Some furnishings have been fitted, but it's not cleaned up yet. Took some pictures on the interior.

The entrance, room, balcony, toilet








The kitchen area







The pool area