Two.:.Four.:.Six

It's been an eventful year. We had our solemnisation on the 3rd day of a brand new year in the presence of our family & some dear friends and have since learnt to adjust ourselves towards a married couple's life. I didn't think it has changed much but as the wedding draws closer, I know there are changes which I have to be ready to accept. It will not be the same as those weekend stays. I'm staying at the furthest part of Singapore for the next 2-3 years. Simple or maybe not that simple things like home cooked meals and household chores' responsibility will change too... Work has been challenging. A lot to do but a lot more to learn as well. I've also been exposed to more opportunities and am certainly looking forward to next year. Health wise I would like to think it's better although I'm still not eating better and not exercising at all. Ha, I didn't even keep to my pre-wedding-eat-less-junk-food regime but would also like to think that I haven...

This year, we have lost some people... 1) Uncle Leslie 2) My grand aunt 3) GV's dad 4) GV's grandma 5) My grand uncle who was killed in an accident on Sunday morning. My mum said he's a very kind man, he doesn't deserve to die this way. I guess no matter who you are, no one can escape the way he or she dies. He has wanted to bring his wheelchair bound wife to our wedding. He didn't make it... I don't know much about him personally but I feel for the family. Rest in peace.

It isn't exactly a romantic one but if you're interested, read on... We met at EPL, the first company I joined in 2006 after graduation. There were more than 100 staff and I've not met him in the first couple of months. All I knew about him was he's someone's (who's also in the company) bf and how she's too good for him. In another word, people were gossiping about him. The first time I officially met him was at someone's farewell party, one which I joined out of obligation and only stayed no more than 30 mins. And she was beside him. We spoke a few words and somewhere duing the short conversation, he revealed his age or asked me to guess. You see, he's 10 years older than me and my PR self back then told me to pretend he doesn't look his age. And so, he took out his IC to prove to me. He must be damn proud I didn't 'believe' him but in fact, I didn't care less. Weirdo I thought. And don't get me started on his Aaron Kwok cent...

Merry Christmas! Counting down to THE day...

Another Saturday has passed... OMG, it's getting nearer!

Damn, nowadays I tend to cry with the wedding couple when they give their speeches, whether or not I know them very well. Kinda like what has it gotta do with me, ha. Because I can so relate to what they say, why they get so emotional, especially when they thank their family. Us Asians are mostly conservative when it comes to expressing our thanks and love and wedding is usually the best time to do so and get choked up with emotions. I'm so gonna cry buckets when it's my turn. I doubt Mr Grumpy will. Although there's a crybaby in him at times, I think he's gonna swallow his tears just so he can act macho. How to cry and still be pretty without messing the make up huh? 3rd Saturday from today!

"I have a lot of bride to-bes here who are very anxious and particular about their hair, skin, wedding and whatnot... You are the most "bo-chap" bride to-be I've seen!" "This (some conditioner) is for you. Can you pls be more diligent and take care of your hair?" Haha... I enjoy being the "bo-chap" bride because stress and pimples are partners in crime for me. One PIMPLE OF THE YEAR on my right cheek is enough so I'm good.

Ha, both years' Christmas I receive what I didn't wish for. Last a Nespresso machine. I don't drink coffee. This Hugo Boss vouchers. What can I buy? The 'lucky' prizes are meant for Mr. Grumpy. Who's the luckier one here? Opposite works for me most of the time.

Life is unpredicatable. Shall not procrastinate that often. November was a crazy month. 1) 16 to 18 November - 'freelance as tour guide' Winners from Thailand. 2) 19 November - SX's wedding Several first time experiences for me... attend my first hen's night, earliest I ever have to be up, joining 11 other girls as jie-meis, driving a Mazda 2 & Toyota Altis & receiving a summon (thankfully it was a warning. Phew...). Hen's night at Broiler where I encountered one cheesy pick-up line! Woke up at 3am to report for duty. Too many cameras thus didn't snap much. At the restaurant. 3) 21 to 23 November - CI event & sales training in KL First work trip made on my own. Lunch with Astro ladies at about 3pm. I was famished by then! From 6pm onwards, I was 'all theirs'. I had a tour at Astro. Studio Cafeteria Their work area. Radio station. It's funny how they treated me like a tourist and asked me to take pix everywhere. And well, I obliged since...

2 weeks ago, we saw him. A very moody man we thought. Every shot taken was one without a smile. It's a happy day isn't it? What happened? Then we were leaving and I saw the bandaged & swollen toe. Maybe that's why the smile was missing I thought. Supposed to give him a ride back to his place but left it to his son eventually. And we saw him again when we left the restaurant. Again, a very moody man standing there. 1 week later we learnt about the accident that caused the injured toe and the seriousness of it. And now he's gone... The photo at the wake... alas, it's the exact face that I remember. And the pain on the family members' faces... What happen to your life and soul after someone close leaves? I can't answer that as yet. What happen to the promises I give my parents? I have to fulfil them. It's a heart wrenching way to end the year. Yes, it will never be the same again but may you find peace within yourself to overcome this grieving period. H...

A year has turned into a month. We're almost there :)