We got the best cabin crew in the world! Woo Hoo!
The rarity of a double-post blog in a day for My Flavour calls for a champagne celebration. I’ve been feeling slightly melancholy of late – not sure if its the dreaded Christmas season – only dreaded because of the overbearing lights, shimmer, action, ginormous pine trees in shopping centers and the somewhat-nauseating “Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells” tormenting my ears in the background.
I was quite tickled to note that our very own MH/Malaysian Hospitality/Malaysian Airlines/MAS has bagged the “coveted” Best Cabin Crew Award title for 2009. The heading blazed across the pages of The Star last week, which plied my already-saturated brain with questions about the suspicious and dubious rating agency which is Skytraxx.
I am/was a loyal passenger of our home airline (NOTE: wishing that SQ was our home airline would never ever come to fruition, so the wish was buried long ago). As for us, taking MH is convenient – no unnecessary transit time lost in either HK, SG or Bangkok. Well, this just about sums up the main reason we take MH “loyally”.
I was even skipping and leaping with joy when I received my Enrich Silver. I am proud that MH has been awarded Best Cabin Crew award – yes our very own! But how they could have managed that feat is truly beyond me. Before you threaten to beat the sh*t out of my unpatriotic a$$, I just want to add that any bones I have to pick with MH is based on my direct experiences only.
I am fortunate enough to be travelling on business class (“BC”) a few times a year. Yes, most trips on BC are rated between “good – tolerable – satisfactory” but the value derived out of it largely mismatches the amount of moolah you have to fork out for a BC class ticket. The satay and nasi lemak on BC are excellent and you get your Star Newspaper and selection of great magazines (including my favourites National Geographic and Vanity Fair) fairly easily. Anddddd….thats just about IT.
And my experience of MH Cabin Crew service on Economy Class (“EC”) – well, suffice to say, you are truly, truly the 2nd class citizen. Let me narrate just 2 examples:
Once I was seated in EC for my night flight back to Melbourne. I asked for the eye shades and was told by the cabin crew (lady) that “there is no eye shades ‘back here’ and you have to wait for me to check at the front (meaning BC).” I thought she wasn’t coming back so I closed my eyes hoping sleep will take over. 10 minutes later I felt someone tapping rudely on my knee. The same stewardess thrust the eye shades wordlessly at me and walked away. (I guess you might say I should give her SOME credit for coming back to me, but a “Excuse me Miss” wouldn’t have hurt!)
Another example:
Once I was again on EC, also going or coming from Melbourne. I had reclined my seat and closed my eyes to sleep, but the scheduled ‘feeding time’ had arrived and I felt someone tapping me impatiently on my shoulder. “Bring your chair up!” says the Cabin Crew. I cannot remember if there was a “please” in that command, but it would probably have been lost in his irritable tone.
Hey what happened to the general “Excuse me” or “Miss” or “Ma’am” (OK, this one takes it way too far for hopes)? I’m not expecting 5 star luxury service – JUST regular courtesy. Not rude and irritable tapping on shoulders or knees, at least!
To be frank, even service on MH Business Class sometimes leaves more to be desired.
The cabin crew team on BC are usually a mix of “experienced” crew (translated into: stern-looking matrons) coupled with one or two friendly male crew and one or two friendly young crew. Don’t play the fool with the matrons, they sometimes look like they are capable of biting off heads – meeting requests sometimes feels like you’re being done a favour. (OK so they know your name, but so do they on SQ BC).
Now on first class, things are slightly better than Business Class – maybe it’s largely due to the nice flat beds you get. (Note: On the newer Cathay planes, Business Class seats are already flat beds). I have only had the fortune to get a free upgrade to First Class once ever in my life so not much comparison can be made. I only remember my first class experience to be ‘Good’. Maybe I was wow’ed by the satin duvets, free pajama sets and extra nice toiletry sets – service wise – nothing extra impressive. Maybe I was also busy sleeping on the flat beds as MH BC seats are at a 40 degree angle, fully reclined and there tends to be a slight balancing act between your bum and your feet whilst falling asleep).
The Food on MH BC is satisfactory, variety is good. However, compared to other world class airlines, I’m sure this is stock standard.
OK, my ranting turned out to be longer than expected. Now, I’m not one of those passengers who whinges behind the scenes. I always faithfully complete the customer satisfaction surveys honestly, truthfully, and sometimes tone down on the brutality of my bluntness lest I hurt someone’s feelings. I truly want to help. But I guess my help is unneeded. After all, MH is No. 1 World Best Cabin Crew!
I am keen to try out the sky suites on the new A380 (for review purposes ONLY) which is probably akin to the EURO 1 billion dollar a piece seats on the arks in the movie 2012. Anyone feeling remotely charitable towards my worthy cause? I promise to write a fair review from the comfort of the queen size beds, sipping bubbly and wearing silken pajamas!!!!
Congrats Angeline and Loong! (Updated)
Our dear mates Angeline and Loong tied the knot last Saturday…OOh…just mere weeks after our own ROM event, bringing back the memories when I had become a Mrs (legally, at least).
Its always lovely being involved in the thrilling, maddening, yet wonderful and exciting experience of the bridal party. Angeline and Loong’s affair was just as ‘gan cheong” (nail biting) from the preps the night before to the early morning buzzing of the alarm in my ear and the oh-my-face-is-puffy in the morning and the familiar rustle of wearing the bridesmaids’ dress.
Us preparing the games the night before. We were so diligently self-entertaining.
And again, the self-entertainment continues....the scarves were part of our bid to make the boys look like girls in our lame attempts to publicly humiliate them.Laura and Joanna (as if you couldn't recognise them!)
Morning of 21st november, the BIG DAY for Angeline and Loong
I whizzed into Angeline’s condo grounds at 9.05am. The last word of caution from Jesse from last night was ringing in my ears (“DONT PASS THE 9am MARK!”) Caught the lift and headed up (late!) to meet the other girls, heart palpitating.
I made it on time to have some curry mee hoon and some box drinks. The bride was looking stunning in her traditional red and glittering “khua”. 2009. Pics from Jess.All pics henceforth from Jess as I didnt have my camera with me.
Bridesmaids and the Bride - Nov 21st, 2009. From L-R: Laura, Jess, Joanna, Huey Huey, Me, Juliet and Bride
Arrival of the Groom and his best men getting ready to 'go down'!!!!
The taunting never stopped. The boys were rather 'lukewarm' at the start. The softest bunch of 'hing tai's Ive seen. Such GENTLE-men. When does a beleaguered groom ever remind the heinous jee mui's to collect angpaus from him!???
Yeaaaa they were rather sporting. They were supposed to dress up as Indian slash Arabian snake charmers but turned out to be bollywood stars gone wrong.
Just after the registration of Angeline and Loong, I now give to you...."Mrs How".
Night portion updated (24/11/09)
The beautiful bride and handsome groom (who didnt appear to have any shitty shitty bang bang* side effects from the pungent wasabi drink this morning) were very calm and collected before dinner. I practiced abit of my performance songs with my partner, Adam (who was also the emcee) and solo with the band.
Needless to say, my nerves were on end (not so much due to the performance in front of 300 people and the odd table screaming “Yum Seng!!!” halfway through my performance, but rather due to the zit on my face).
*Denotes phrase by my bro, Jeen
Adam and I singing out duet. The lovely guy was very accomodating with the 'keys'. MUAX Adam
Yes, we both sheepishly admitted that holding the lyrics during the performance was less than desirable, but better that than to forget the words, which I did anyways! Joanna came up and gave me a rose at that exact moment (see pic)!
Husband and wife cake cuttting. This is probably the first domestic thing they do as husband and wife before the real chores set in!
The after party
Life is beautiful
I had the opportunity to stand on the top floor of a building today and look at the our nation, our world and the beauty that God has shown us in nature.
I’m not one that really appreciates forest trekking, swapping at flying insects, getting leeched, rock climbing etc, and my legs go wobbly when perched anywhere higher than 3 stories. (Notice how the escalators at Cineleisure give yoou that effect?)
But I had asked the question, that all-too-familiar question which is routinely on on my blog: what do we live for? Being a city gal and one afraid of mozzies and flying creatures, nature was not something that readily came to mind. But I have started appreciating nature (from afar, or from the comfort of my TV couch, mind you) as a sample of what God is ever capable of.
I wonder how beautiful heaven will be. However, I also have to worry about how am I going to get there. I got the first part down i.e. accepted Christ. But henceforth starts the real battle. To talk about the trials and temptations in life will really get me going (on another post, OK?)
I have read at least 10 books on heaven/hell and currently slogging through the last one. One of the books say “You have to prepare for your final destination. If someone plans his Christmas holidays to say, Europe or Disneyland at least 2-3 months in advance, write their itineraries, do their research, book their accommodations, apportion their budgets, get bikinis/winter clothes etc. How much more should you be preparing for your eternal destination?”
We had a good discussion in Cell Group a few weeks ago, where Alex has told us to write our own eulogies of how we would like our loved ones to say about us at our own funeral – mine had alot to do with the good sh*t, such as being a good wife, daughter, mother, granny etc – a person of high moral standing and integrity, a God loving person and a whole lot of principled stuff.
It was an eye-opening exercise. Most of us dont even ever think of death. “CHOIIIII!!!” and for my Melayu friends “PANTANGGGG!”
But then again, everyone dies at some point in their life. Its life’s journey you take that makes your life count. May I ask you – How are you making your life count today? And if you are, are you doing it for the right reasons and in a manner favoured by God?
I am just like everyone else. I’m busy chasing my dreams – and when I have time on a weeknight, my prayer is longer than 10 minutes, I pray in tongues for 30 seconds (yep got that covered) and then continue where I left off last week in the chapter of Luke in the Bible. Is it just me or does the story in Luke repeat that of Matthew and Mark?
I thread on. The ways of the world is a daily trial in itself. A constant reminder is required to pull me back the ‘narrow way’ – Vern does this for me.
I pray everyday that God continues to so wonderfully bless my family and me. The more I see in life, the more I realise we are truly blessed. Now life is so much more beautiful because I realise everyday I have a chance to make good of my life – on my way to see God and Vernie.
Something I’d like to share about what I have read about Heaven. In Heaven, its not all about just praise and worship all day long. In Heaven, you will still continue learning, experiencing, relationships – and apparently your senses are heightened. In hell, now thats a different story. I should probably talk about that in a different post.
For today, start off by thanking God for your blessings and the beauty that surrounds you.
Walking, Talking, Seeing, Feeling.
Today, on a whim, I asked our new Filipina maid if she was married and had any children. Its good to know a person’s background and circumstances and very often, and based on my experience, most of the maids that I have spoken to are either estranged from their husbands or divorced. They usually become the breadwinner of the family and are usually situated in more rural areas of Indonesia/Philippines/Cambodia.
As predicted, she says I’m not married anymore but I have 2 sons. After more prodding I found out her sons were 8 and 9 years old and were in the care of her mother.
I asked her “What made you decide to come to Malaysia to work?”
She says quietly and not without a smile “For the children. My young son has cerebral palsy”
I do not know anyone in my life who has cerebral palsy but it seems like a big word and a heartbreaking problem. I asked some more questions and she says her son had it since he was 4 months old (if I understood her correctly) and cannot walk. He lies down most of the day and sometimes is put into a stroller to watch TV. He does not go to school, although his older brother does. However, his mind is active.
Walking, talking, seeing, feeling.
Lets thank the Lord for our healthy bodies and always not take for granted the little things in life we can do.
I got some basic information from Wikipedia about Cerebral Palsy.
All types of CP are characterized by abnormal muscle tone (i.e. slouching over while sitting), reflexes, or motor development and coordination. There can be joint and bone deformities and contractures (permanently fixed, tight muscles and joints). The classical symptoms are spasticities, spasms, other involuntary movements (e.g. facial gestures), unsteady gait, problems with balance, and/or soft tissue findings consisting largely of decreased muscle mass.
Scissor walking (where the knees come in and cross) and toe walking (which can contribute to a gait reminiscent of a marionette) are common among people with CP who are able to walk, but taken on the whole, CP symptomatology is very diverse. The effects of cerebral palsy fall on a continuum of motor dysfunction which may range from slight clumsiness at the mild end of the spectrum to impairments so severe that they render coordinated movement virtually impossible at the other end the spectrum.
Babies born with severe CP often have an irregular posture; their bodies may be either very floppy or very stiff. Birth defects, such as spinal curvature, a small jawbone, or a small head sometimes occur along with CP. Symptoms may appear or change as a child gets older. Some babies born with CP do not show obvious signs right away. Classically, CP becomes evident when the baby reaches the developmental stage at 6/12 to 9/12 months and is starting to mobilise, where preferential use of limbs, asymmetry or gross motor developmental delay is seen.
Secondary conditions can include seizures, epilepsy, apraxia, dysarthria or other communication disorders, eating problems, sensory impairments, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and/or behavioral disorders.
Speech and language disorders are common in people with Cerebral Palsy.
A post-dated birthday treat!
Time.
There is always too much time on your hands (with nothing to do) or too little time and too many things to do.
Hence the opening statement to my (again) short hiatus from blogging. Weekends are now precious commodity as plans for the busy year end period are being put into my calendar bit by bit and anyways my readers are always out and about on weekends anyways, right!? 
I was treated to a luxurious AND pampering princess experience at the Sompoton Spa in Nikko Hotel, KL today, by my maid of honour, Shirley, as a post birthday treat. Sompoton Spas are also at Istana Hotel, Lanson Place Residences and Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre, but the one in Nikko hotel is apparently part of their Luxury Collection so I assume its more decked out with the facilities and in terms of ambience.
Ref: Pic at the bottom. Sompoton Spa, Hotel Nikko*
I didnt have my camera with me so no pics, sorry! But i think its fair to say that those pics would be a tad inappropriate (not especially for someone with popiah-thin skin like yours truly). After some (rather regular) green tea, we finally settled down for our foot wash, body scrub, jacuzzi warm soak and full body massage after some derision on how we should strip in front of each other to change into disposable underwear. Suffice to say, I was the SHY one.
The jacuzzi soak was pretty much the highlight of the session. We settled into the warm bubble-filled water (say chest high) after our body scrub and we were basking in the loveliness of it all until we realised that the bubbles soon turned into foam which churned higher and higher (due to the jacuzzi jets) until we could not even see each other! The spa attendant came in and got a shock 20 mins later! (“But I only put in 1 teaspoon!” I heard her say to her colleague in distress)
Overall, the service was warm – but quite expectant of a 5 star hotel in KL. Prices were exorbitant, we realised. Shirley had gotten a good deal from a bridal fair 2 months ago, so we were covered. Then again, the non-package prices were at par with other 5 star hotels in the Asean region.
We were rather impressed with the decor (water fountains in every other corner) and the lovely aroma of lemongrass. The massage itself was nothing to shout about (and she didn’t get my sore-back points like my regular cheapo masseuse does!). The whole area was very spacious and nicely decked out.
We finished and were served more green tea (I was expecting ginger tea) and was requested to complete a customer satisfaction survey.
We were given a choice of (Good) (Fair) (Poor).
1. Service: (fair)
2.Cant remember this item, but I had ticked (Good)
3. Handiwork (fair)
My masseuse had good strength and was firm and quite professional, but lacked the warmth and friendliness (and a smile) I expected. Overall, I probably would not return to this particular spa just because (and not in order of priority):
1. I am not a foreigner living in Nikko hotel, in which case, if I were, I may go there for convenience’s sake
2. I was not highly impressed by the massage itself, which concentrated too heavily on the back of my legs and did not cover my head or face. Considering it to be a 90 minute full body massage, a masseuse should be able to time the body parts/areas evenly.
3. She only spent about 1 minute on my tummy area.
4. It is rather pricey – a proper Chinese or Thai massage would suffice for a working gal like me.
But if you have heaps of time and cash to spare (or get a good deal at a bridal fair somewhere) its worth 1 visit. After all, service standards by various masseuses there may differ.
*http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/pix/2009/0208/Kosmo/Alam_Damai/al_01.4.jpg
When the dust settles (Part II)
Thursday, 5th November (2 days to go)
I scheduled an emergency facial. Zit was swollen and pimple cream was not helping. Starting to think my hormones went crazy and this was the worst complexion I’ve had all year. And I only had 1 more day to crush that zit!
Our group headed to WIP in BSC for after dinner drinks and hung out over pizza and other tapas. We stayed til the waiters turned off all the lights and strongly hinted for our departure. Well, afterall, it is a school nite!
Friday, 6th November (1 day to go)
Woke up to heavy rain. I was sure it wouldn’t rain on Saturday morning as it rained only each afternoon. What disappointment!
Arranged meals for our photography team for Saturday’s event with Carcosa’s representative. Spent 30 minutes on the phone briefing her about the event itinerary for tomorrow and lamenting about the rain. She advised us to move the lawn ceremony indoors, I caved in and agreed, cancelling the 3 mist fans and 1 industrial fan planned for outdoors.
Ronnie insisted we take the risk and only decide at 7am on event day if we should move the ceremony indoors. I put 2 industrial fans on standby.
Went into panic mode and realised I had not done my nails, got my shoes or completed place cards. Finalised guest list and sent off the list to our card designer to print guest place cards. Very pretty place cards by the way:
Placecards in matching themes.....conjured by our card designer, Elaine
Had lunch at Jarrod and Rawlins in Hartamas, following which, Ronnie had his haircut. I proceeded to BV2 with Victoria and Joe to do my nails at 3pm. Met Stena at Telawi Street Bistro at 6pm after doing nails.
Ronnie leaves for home to bring our wedding gear, shoes, accessories and rings (only he forgot the rings!). We phoned MIL to bring them the next morning. PHEW! On the way home, Ronnie collects our pre-wedding photo frame from the shop.
Me mate Nells posing with our pic which we only framed and collected like 1 day before. Pic by Jimmy Ong and framed pic by Zung.
At 730pm, my girlfriends and brother met at Shirley (maid of honour)’s house to practice for the praise and worship session for our blessing ceremony.
Me and my 'choir' gals. Thanks girls muax!
Elaine came to our hotel at 945pm to deliver placecards, ceremony booklets, floor plan and guest book for the next day. We will terribly impressed by her professionalism and creativity!
We realised our suit and wedding dress was badly wrinkled. Called hotel housekeeping in another panic attack and sent them off insisting on a 1 hour express job. I worried that they would mis-handle my dress for the first 5 minutes. After that, I had other things to worry about. Like my huge, disgusting zit.
10pm – My girlfriends and brother met me at Iketeru (KL Hilton) for a late dinner after choir practice. Alicia brings over Clarin’s miracle pimple solution and I rub that on my affected area every 5 minutes during dinner.
I distributed the bridesmaids dresses for the next morning. We prayed to God fervently for clear skies the following day and went to bed at 1am.
THE Saturday, 7th November, 2009
I woke up at 530am and we were ready to go to Carcosa Seri Negara by 645am. Minor panic ensued when Ronnie realised we don’t know the way there from Le Meridien. Got directions from Bell Boys and arrived at Carcosa at approx. 7.10am.
Make up artist Mae Liew and hair maestro David Shaw was waiting on the steps as we pulled up. They got to work quickly. The Wishing tree team were already moving about with flower arrangements.
By 8am, the lawn had been set up, the choir was practicing with the keyboardist at 8.30am and the sun was as bright and sunny as can be. Now everyone tells me the lawn is too hot and we didn’t have enough fans!
830am – We realised that we forgot to bring the ring cushion and flower girl basket from home. We sent the driver home to Shah Alam to collect these and God allowed them to come back on time – 1 hour later! PHEW – close call.
At 9am my hair and make up are done and we cam-whore around the room for abit. Our photographers from The Photoz and videographer camped in our room. I took a peep down stairs and see everyone milling about. Heart fluttered nervously.
At 9.40am, its only my Dad and I in the room waiting for The Walk down the aisle. From the windows I could see everyone being seated and umbrellas we provided maximised to full use. My brother rocked up and told us to start walking to the Canon in D tune. I saw Ronnie and his grooms men waiting at the front.
The boys looking smart (as smart as can be under 30 degree heat)
Dad and I waiting to do the "walk". Hair assistant Michelle helping with my veil. WAS. VERY. NERVOUS. at this point. Pic from cousin Danielle.
The scene on the lawn. Pic by Jimmy Ong
A lifetime of fulfilment. Pic by Stena.
The experience of a lifetime just happened, surrounded by friends and family.
The rest is history.
When the dust settles (Part 1)
Just Married! Pic by Jimmy Ong
When the dust settles, what do you do? You can see clearly, you look back, you go retrospect.
Its well into my 5th day of being a Missus. I realise that nothing much has changed really, except the fact that we now wear extra rings.
I have decided to roll backwards and journal our extraordinary day, just to share the rollercoaster joy and emotions on a 8 day countdown from our Registration of Marriage and Blessing Ceremony.
Friday, 30th October 2009 (8 days to go)
Food tasting at Carcosa Seri Negara on a beautiful Friday afternoon. Had just collected my new car – did not sleep a wink the night before.
Ronnie and parent in joined in the food tasting – made mental note that Father In Law (FIL) was suitably impressed.
Sampled dishes, made various changes and tweaks to the menu. We adored the bread (baked by the Patisserie Chef – crispy crust, served hot! Met the man behind the food, Executive Chef Sandro (German with Italian name?) – he was impeccably polite and humorous.
Dropped into Keith Kee’s and picked up wedding dress. Almost forgot about veil! Keith had handstitched the veil himself to match dress. I twirled around abit – Keith made last minute hand stitching on dress. Perfect!
My silk dress and veil by Keith Kee. I'm very proud of this Malaysian Designer.
My mini flu just started getting full blown. Popped Clarinase after each meal just to breathe.
Saturday, 31st October 2009 (7 days to go)
Sent my new car for tinting and Ultra Glass Coating Neo. Yu Jeen and Annie picked me up and we went for a foot massage in SS2. Ron comes along at 7pm and we head to Munakata in KL for dinner.
We went home and reviewed the guest list for the wedding.
Sunday, 1st November (6 days to go)
AM: Went to Church.
Beautician rang – a facial spot just suddenly opened up. Would I want to come for a facial? Hell yeah! I was appointed to go a week before but couldn’t make it. Had given up hope for a weekend slot, which is always, always, booked out. God is kind!
There were 3 gigantic swollen-looking pimples jutting out proudly on my forehead – two of which was hidden by my fringe so I was still OK. My pimples only choose the right moments to appear, wedding day being one of them! I lamented to the beautician for 1 hour before falling asleep during facial massage..
PM: Drafted the contents of the wedding and blessing ceremony booklet. Either God easily gave me words to write or I was inspired at that moment. Contents were completed in 1 hour and sent over to my trust and creative card designer, Elaine (Salt Design). No double checking of contents were done.
Monday, 2nd November (5 days to go)
2pm – I met Wilson Jong (our talented pianist and keyboardist from Mosaic) at Akarkarya in Damansara Uptown for band practice. One singer + one keyboardist constituted the band at that point. Note: singing with half blocked nostrils is not easy! Wilson asked me to record the session on by BB. Cringed listening to my own voice on record.
This is me singing on the event day. I sang God of My Forever. The practice was helpful! Pic by Ee Ling.
Practiced my performance song and briefly ran through the praise and worship songs on behalf of my worship leader.4pm – Ron checks into Le` Meridien and parties with the boys (local friends) that night while I sleep peacefully at home. He chucks 6 times that night and it seemed the heaviest night out for him in a long while. On my end, a new zit starts to grow at a place I can’t hide!
6pm – I sent our blown up pre-wedding photograph for framing.
Tuesday, 3rd November (4 days to go)
Lionel, Victoria from Melbourne and Alvin from KK arrived in KL, checks into Le Meridien. By today all Ron’s overseas mates had arrived, including JJ (Vietnam) and Mike Min (Perth). Boys have a pre-planned all-out bucks night. Victoria and I teeter off to Redbox in Pavillion and sing our hearts out with the company of a bottle of MUMMs bubbly.
Bumped into the boys at the hotel lobby at 2.30am and they look properly smashed. I am ready to check into Le Meridien.
I rubbed on pimple cream generously all day.
Wednesday, 4th November (3 days to go)
Delectable called to confirm logistics for our wedding cake. On the actual day, Su delivers the cake herself! At 830am as promised.
Our cake! Created by Su from Delectable (Gardens). The theme was marine works and cable laying. The bride wraps a cable round the groom. The cupcakes came in various designs, as wedding favours for the guests.
8am: we had nice and heavy dinner at Jyu Raku in Subang. A bottle of McCallan was polished off by 9 of us before the food arrived. We finished off two 1.8 litre bottles (or was it 3??) of sake and while the girls headed to Bangsar for a body massage at 11pm, the boys head off for another party at Vivo.
Dinner at Jyu Raku - Pic from JJ Chai
The girls ambushed them at 1am, played pool, sang karaoke and danced on top of couches. Pictures not allowed, unfortunately!!!!!
Last 3 days journal to be continued…..
Mrs Lim
A moment to remember - A moment held still in time - snapped by Jimmy Ong
I’m going to be rude and steal these wonderful, gorgeous, awesome pictures snapped by my dear friend and guest, the talented Jimmy Ong. Sorry, Jimmy, they are too gorgeous to not show off on my blog!!!
I am so totally elated from our ROM and Blessing Ceremony that happened yesterday in Carcosa Seri Negara that I’m having a hard time coming off my high horse. I’ll capture a quick preview of our wedding ceremony yesterday and provide better details later – just cause I havent updated my blog even ONCE this whole month!
No real words can describe how wonderful the event was – but I’ll try. The core of the success of our Registration of Marriage and Blessing Ceremony was God’s grace and all our fantastic family and friends who witnessed us become Mr and Mrs Lim (Junior).
I can say without a doubt that the whole event, which started at 9am (7am for me) went without a hitch. Man, I was one happy bride. The catalyst of change from Ms Lim to Mrs Lim only involved an additional “R” but came with a lifelong commitment to this man who is now my husband. Wow…dont think it has sunk in that much yet. I just realised I can no longer tick “Single” on forms and my tax rates will never be the same again – among other things of course.
I need to thank profusely the following people who were my special helpers during our big day: Annie, Shirley, Alicia, Stena, Vicks, cousins Danielle and Cindy, Ee Ling, Winnie, Jenny and my brother Yu Jeen. I also deeply appreciate the honour of the presence of my great mates who graced our event – My School Mates, My Deloitte Mates, My Scomi mates. Jimmy Ong took absolutely excellent pictures which went up on FB before you can even say “I do”. I also cannot further thank mates that came from afar – Alicia, Stena, Nellie and Lee San. Friends of Ron’s who are now my brothers and sisters: Vicks and Lines, Joe, Kanvin and Paulina, Justin, Benny, Alvin and JJ all flew in for our special day.
A big heartfelt appreciation to the teams from The Photoz, Wishing tree, Mosaic, Salt Design, Keith Kee, Datin Angie from Boucheron, Su from Delectable, my hair stylist David Shaw and Make Up artist Mae Liew and my Uncle-in-Law cum “Pastor” Uncle Jeffrey who did such a great job with the Blessing Ceremony.
Some of Jimmy’s masterpieces:
Our setting in the Dining Room - Carcosa Seri Negara. Flowers by Wishing Tree - Picture by Jimmy Ong
85 bottles of Bolly's were polished off by 85 guests - Pic by Jimmy Ong
I never got to see this menu card. Thanks Jimmy for this shot!!!
Our wedding ceremony booklet - Pic by Jimmy Ong
Walking down the aisle after the deed! By Jimmy Ong
A fantastic shot of one of my bridesmaids, Alicia. By Jimmy Ong
Not sure what we were laughing at, or posing for....By Jimmy Ong
The groom was supposed to be carried by all the Bridemaids but they couldnt handle it! By Jimmy Ong
Atmosphere during lunch - before the drinks reaaaally kicked in. By Jimmy Ong
I am waiting with great anticipation for pictures taken by the Master of Capturing Moments, Zung and his team! I will be back after coming down from cloud nine. Til my next post, goodnight!!!!
Flu + rain = sleep, finally!
OK, after yesterday’s excitement (the rain did play a part in ‘drenching’ my euphoria) but today I’m back to normal. My regular sleep patterns kicked in after 10pm but some friends came over so I dragged myself out of bed again 5 mins after snuggling in the sheets. I was abit apprehensive – insomnia was never a part of my lifestyle apart from the nights just before any maths exam. No exams scare me most. I am just NOT a numbers person.
Hope I wasnt snoring away in the car when we went with Dylan and Ai Wee to supper last night – all the way to Klang for some Southern style “Lobak” at some shacks near Klang town. Apart from the fact I couldnt really smell or taste anything, I was nodding off and I was wearing my pajamas, I did notice it wasn’t really worth the drive to go all the way there for Lobak where the sauce wasn’t Penang style but more like Ampang Yong Tau Foo style.
Ron delivered the sorry news that it would be raining the whole of next week via weather forecasts. Oh our ROM! But like what Melissa says….God wont let me be a wanton-wrapping Bride (flu) and I also am praying it wont rain during our ROM.
I am off for me weekly dose of Bah Kut Teh. Care to join me?
The doldrums is not getting me down
You know that feeling when you didnt get a WINK of sleep last night. Thats how I feel today. Must be somewhat related to the fact that I am collecting my new car today! YAY! YAY! YAY!
Now why the doldrums? I’m down with the flu! Figuratively speaking only. But no, nothing’s gonna get me down! Although I speak as though I have 2 cotton balls stuffed up my nose (one for each nostril). I’m going for my ROM worship practice on Monday. By hook or by crook, I’m getting rid of this flu! I’ve been poppin’ Clarinase and Panadol for the past 2 days with abandon and the whole thing seems to be easing (drying, rather) up. Of course God is hopefully on my side, with the feverish prayers and all. Our ROM is coming up soon and I don’t want to say my vows with cotton in my “dose”.
I’m off for Food tasting today for lunchie. To be continued.
