2007 WRaP Up & 2008 NeW YeaR ResOLuTioNs

What was 2007 to me? How did I fair in terms of achievements, aims & goals? Here's a recap of what happened in 2007. Top 10 happenings that made me...ME.

2007

1. Relationship with Dada is getting better & sweeter as days go by

2. Building better understanding & enjoy spending our days together

3. Managed to squeeze in 3 trips home to KK

4. Purchased our dear BaBy VioS ahead of our intial schedule

5. Managed to stay healthy

6. Managed to save $$..step by step getting closer to our ultimate goal

7. Purchased our ANGEL package, which is a symbol of our commitment to each other

8. Had 2 holiday trips abroad

9. Got a taste of being on a cruise

10. Both of us getting to know each other's families better

2008 NeW YeaR ResOLuTioNs

1. Learn to be a good, understanding, loving & caring 'wife'..

2. Learn to love him more & more for his good, as well as his flaws

3. Understand that I'm already very lucky & be contented with what I have

4. Control my temper & not vent my anger on him for all the frustrations I get from others

5. Save more $$$$$ & stop being a spendthrift

6. (related to #5) Stop believing in 'retail therapy'

7. Maintain the 3 trips per year back home to spend quality time with Mum, Dad & Baobei

8. Work towards our plan for our future together

9. Maintain a balanced & healthy lifestyle

10. Don't be lazy with beauty treatments to look my best always...

Let's hope that I'll remember & keep in mind of the things I promised myself. I remember having a few of the above in my 2007 resolution, however..how many did I succeed in keeping my promise to do after a year?? I'll keep that to myself....;)

Welcome 2008..May the arrival of a new year bring new hopes, good changes & sweet memories to Me & all my loved ones..

Mum, Dad & Baobei..take care always & I'll try my best to go home as much as I can..

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Dada..you make bad days appear more bearable, you're my sunshine after rainy days & the apple in my eye..I look forward to spending my days learning to love you more & more..thank you for loving me so much..

CiNDeReLLa's 'PuMpKiN CaRRiaGe'

I was surfing around and found this video @ YouTube which I think is quite funny. Hahaha..while I watching it, reminds me of a pic I took in Ipoh's Kinta City..looks exactly the same as the one in the video.

Well, enjoy the video. Sorry for those who don't understand Cantonese. You won't be able to enjoy this..

Dada's BeStie's WeDDinG

So, the big day started with Dada & his big bro going off early in the morning to help out. Yes..need I remind everyone again...that Dada was the BEST MAN. I took the chance to catch some beauty sleep so that I will look wonderful @ night to meet all of Dada's friends. They set off..and from what Dada came back to tell me..he enjoyed himself..saying that it was fun & alot of customs & rituals that we should take note of when it's OUR big day.

Night, we went off to the venue..which was more like a community hall, I suppose that's how things are like in small towns like Taiping. Luckily, Dada agreed on my plan to NOT have dinner banquet in Taiping, but KL instead. No way you are gonna marry me in a 'Dewan Masyarakat' ok! Anyway, the entertainment for the night was great fun. I think despite the venue, it was an enjoyable night for all.

The groom, started with a funny joke at the entrance while welcoming us. It was raining..so he said.. 'Sorry ah, pai seh..kiam siap eh lang si a ne kuan lo' It was funny coz while I was getting into the car, I told Dada the exact same thing jokingly! He's a cool guy. I like him..coz he's honest..hahaha...his wife is nice as well..I decided that I like this couple most among the rest of Dada's friends..(yeah, well coz through their wedding, Dada learned a lot of stuff)

2 cool people meant for each other~~Mr & Mrs Chan
Mr & Mrs Chan, Mr & Mrs Chua (middle ones) & soon-to-be Mr & Mrs Tan (left front & back) & soon-to-be Mr & Mrs Sim (right front & back)
The Sim Brothers Back home after the wedding dinner Have you seen a Drunken Angel before??

Now, let me explain why am I always drinking red wine & transformed myself from an ELEGANT ANGEL -> DRUNKEN ANGEL.This is because Dada is always the Nice Guy to 'entertain' people & can't refuse any drink given to him. As he needs to drive, I don't approve even A DROP of alcohol. So, I'll have to take those drinks. I can take it, though Red Wine is not by far my favourite drink..but then..they do not have Midori..Malibu..Kahlua or Cocktails served. So...CHEERS EVERYONE!!!

X'Mas SHoPPinG

After the dinner on the 16th, we decided to spend another night in Seremban. Woke up late, around 2PM. Told the receptionist we wanted to extend & then went off to explore a bit of Seremban.

A little wash 1st for our BaBy VioS b4 we head off
All fresh & ready for X'mas Shopping!!

Off we went, 1st to tame our growling stomach before anything else. Then, went shopping around @ JUSCO. Found a GUESS shop..looked around & found THE ONE!! Yes..I've made my pick. Dada was ready..& even had his credit card out..but then..there was a defect on the unit that the salesgirl showed me. Then, the other display unit..also had a defect on it..I just couldn't accept to buy something that is NOT PERFECT from the beginning...so I left the shop sulking...Dada cheered me up by saying we could stop by @ Ipoh's Kinta City where there's also a GUESS shop. If we still can't find it there..we'll go to KL...(see why I love him sooo much??)

Then, we continued to walk around..until we saw something...it was a bridal fair. Being the girlish me always dreaming of the perfect wedding, I went to have a look. It was none other than the bridal shop that the couple on the 16th went to..one thing that attracted me the most is the ANGEL concept that they offer. That angel theme is a MUST HAVE thing for me as I'm always my Dada's Angel...hence, we sat for hours & hours there while the salesgirl patiently answered all my queries. I was satisfied with the package as well as the service...so..Dada gave a deposit of RM300..& transformed me into an ANGEL (for a few minutes, then back to the normal DEVIL in me)

My ANGEL package..date on pics to be taken..?? TBA

Next day, we left Seremban & went on our journey to Taiping, Dada's hometown. His bestie can't wait to meet up with him..as he's the so-called BEST MAN..Before reaching Taiping, there's just one more task to be done...yes...my search for the PERFECT GUESS BAG..Found it!! I checked & checked several times..asked the salesgirl to wipe & polish till I'm satisfied...& Dada paid for it...thanx Da...here's my 2007 X'mas present...

Finally!!! I found my GUESS bag...

SeReMBaN WeDDinG

A lot of things happened during my 6 days leave. It has all come to an end & it will be back to work again for me tomorrow..:(

1st of all, my trip to Seremban with Dada was great. The wedding on 16th was great, followed by Dada's bestie's wedding on the 20th was even better. I could tell Dada had fun as well, especially meeting up with his best mates from uni. I set him free..to enjoy himself with his friends. Let him have all the time & chance to learn about weddings, dos & don'ts...etc. He did learn a thing or two..which led him to giving me this 'surprise' as well...which I couldn't help but smile....

Jeanz, Douglas, Dada & I
Dada & I back @ S2 Hotel
Yeah..me after a few glasses of Red Wine..beautiful natural blush

JoLiN DisaPPoinTMenT

2nite, went to a Jolin Tsai concert at City of Entertainment. Was anticipating a very hot, sexy Jolin to entertain me. However, it was a disappointment. The clothes were not the WOW kind of sexy & neither were they hot. All her outfits were any girl-next-door could wear & get.

I think the whole night, she sang less than 15 songs & at several times, I lost interest. My cool colleague beside me, even caught her missing a beat or two & forgetting the lyrics. How UNPROFESSIONAL!

The worst part was, she was so snobbish. I went backstage to see her take pics with several VIP guests. She took 2...2 pics only & ciao~~ Super Lan C! Well, Dada made a remark that I help but feel good.."cheh, my Dada prettier than her la, who wants to take pics with her oh? I only take pics of my Dada.." Muaks..isn't he sweet? He always know what is the right thing to say at the right time.. ;)

As I surfed the net back here at our love nest, I found this really cool quote by my bestie Diana, which I find very true:

"I want a man that is like a purse: looks good on your arm, carries your things,
and hopefully matches your shoes"

I think it's cool, that's every gal's goal in life..to find that man..well, I'm sure she found him in Sean, just as what I found in Dada..

YeSSSS....

2day, I was stressed @ work. So many things to do, so little time. As if that wasn't enough, some idiot just have to add some more to it. I freaking hate that idiot who sends sms & emails just to annoy me. I HATE HIM!!

Then..it's always my Dada who has the charms & abilities to cheer me up. He did something brilliant today. & that's y I'm in an OK mood now. Love you, dear!

Just as I blogged the other day, I KNEW that my ex will try to do something. And as usual, I'm right. I call this women's instinct. As I logged in to Friendster to check what's up, he did the "send a smile" thingy. So sorry, I don't even want a smile from u. Just leave me alone! As I have said previously, I don't wanna have anything to do with him ,so I just ignored him.

In another couple of days,I'll be going on my leave, which is not really to relax as we need to attend 2 weddings, one in the southern region, another up north. All within 4 days' time. Dada is the CHOSEN ONE to be the BEST MAN for his buddy's wedding up north. I've been giving him a hard time since knowing this news. I teased him that normally wedding couples choose those uglier/ less attractive than him/ her to be the bridesmaid & best man as they won't want them stealing their limelight for the most important day of their life. Hahaha...(well, I now know why my friends never asked me to be their bridesmaid :-p )

Well Dada, you'll ALWAYS be the Best Man is my life. So, I expect you'll gain some experience on what needs to be done on a wedding day,OK? ;)

NoT So X'Mas MooD (yet)

Less than 2 weeks till X'mas, however, I'm more in a stressed mood rather than X'mas at the moment. The recent weeks have been hectic, as we are all rushing for year end as well as coming year's promotions.

Was pissed off as well yesterday, as I had to listen to 2 sessions of old virgin & bulldog barking (for different things). Yet, the 2 things do not really linked to me. However, it DID spoil my mood. Especially the old virgin's preaching. She's so unreasonable. No wonder she's still a virgin at the old age of 40++.

However, everything turned OK once Dada gave me the greenlight to buy whatever I want at night! We went shopping after a short steamboat session with his fellow "B group" people. A once a month gathering thingy. We rushed to FWP & within that short 45 mins or so, I bought 4 tops! I absolutely love those colours & mind you, I have not shopped for clothes to add into my wardrobe for quite sometime. If I remember correctly, I think since coming back from KK in early Nov. Which is a WHOLE month now..So, I deserved it! I need all this to keep me sane..Shall shop for more after I get off work today. I start my leave on Sunday, with a wedding dinner at Seremban to look forward to, as well as exploring more of the Southern region...So, I'll be OK...

HaPPY BiRthDaY BaoBei

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My dearest, dearest baobei, turned 10 yesterday. Unfortunately, am unable to celebrate it with her. For as long as I could remember..I think the last time we got to celebrate with her was in 2004, before I started working.

Every year, I ask her to hope for the best..that perhaps, maybe next year, I can take time off to go back & celebrate with her. However, I have been a very bad aunt, as I'm unable to do so. Sometimes, I pity her, as her childhood will not be filled with happy memories that includes birthday bashes every year. I feel guilty sometimes, for leaving home & working sooo far away. As if there aren't any good jobs in KK for me.

I miss being able to see her grow day by day. Though I'm not her mum & I do not need to bear direct & full responsibilty. However, I still feel sad sometimes when I think of her & realise how much she means to me & how much I miss her. She's such a dear & have been trained with solid foundation by ME. She knows & understands me so well. Very observant & smart too.

There was one incident that struck me by surprise. One nite after dinner, as I was lazying on the couch watching TV, I felt food stuck in between my teeth. Was struggling with my tongue trying to clear it. Without a word at all, she handed me a toothpick! I was so shocked! She's so "seng muk" that I really can't help but love her.

Here's another story:

The previous trip home, ASTRO reprogrammed & had all their channels changed. She handed me a list that she did all by herself & said: "Gu, Astro channels changed liao, but I made you a list of all the channels that you watch. You can refer to this":

Wah Lai Toi - 311
TVB Xing He - 314
AXN - 701
ESPN - 812
Star Sports - 813

& if I missed out anything, you can check for the channel number in 100..."

Yes indeed, those are my favourite channels! At a tender age of 10, she is able to make a list according to my preference & even add in the last remark, if there's anything else that you need, you can always refer to Channel 100...So responsible & pays attention to details. Don't you think? Even adults would be careless & miss out a thing or two. But not her...Dada was with me at that time, even HE was shocked. Isn't she sweet? I was so touched! How could I not love this child? She knows my preferences so well. Everything that she prepares for in anticipation of my arrival back home, is spot on. She's such a darling!

Baobei..Gugu miss you dearly..Happy birthday, hope you enjoyed yourself & sorry the telephone conversation was short..but definitely sweet.

duNNo wHaT 2 ThinK

As I was on my way to Bakery to online, I was thinking if I have anything to blog today. Hmm..nothing much happening except work, work & work. I thought I had nothing to write about until this...

As I logged in to my Friendster account, as usual, I always like to know who has viewed my profile recently. Then, I came across a very familiar name & that photo..reminds me of someone...MY EX-BF!

Just thinking of him sends shivers down my spine. He was so controlling, I didn't have any freedom, can't talk to a guy, can't even smile at a guy, can't even joke & be friends with another guy at all!! I remembered how unhappy I was being with him.

Then, after nearly 8 years not keeping in touch with him, he comes back to haunt me. Well, frankly speaking, I don't want anything to do with him. Gosh, I think just by looking at the pics I uploaded into Friendster, he would be able to guess where I am working; he'll know who among our classmates last met up with me; most importantly..I hope he knows I'm happily 'soon-to-be-married'...to Dada..

Gosh, I sound paranoid..all because I have been reading a novel on a girl who witnessed a murder and is placed under a witness protection program. I imagine myself being her..and AS IF after leaving high school I have a new identity...Well, looks like he's happily involved in a relationship as well...(too bad I'm the prettier one :-p & Dada is definitely the more charming one & knows how to treat a lady..)