KiNRaRa MaS upDate

OK, besides shopping like crazy during our off days, we also went to have a look at our condo's site progress. We were delighted to see the progress thus far. No wonder there are rumors around saying we might be getting the keys before its initial expected delivery date. Let's hope so..**fingers crossed**

Here are some pics to share:

Taken across the road at the shoplot

KINRARA MAS..our home ^-^

The road leading to our home

Block A ~ looks good :)

The 3-storey houses..some have already moved in..hello new neighbours :)

Us..monkeying around @ the show unit AGAIN..hehe

That's the main entrance door..closed! Bye..We'll be back again soon to see the progress

MMS - MaLaYsia'a MEGA SALES!!

Thanks to Malaysia's 3 times a year mega sales. Therefore, coz of it..I shopped like crazy..even dada also said, "I think you're crazy..?? How can you shop non-stop? So many things to buy meh? Seems like everything appeals to you..everything also MUST BUY..aiyoo"

Haha...Dada, girls JUST SHOP...they do...OK...no matter what & when...ESPECIALLY when there's SALES all around! (yeah, the word SALES is the most evil word in Dada's mind..)

Ta Daa...the havest I reaped in..
Item #1: Another GUESS bag added into my handbags collection

Item #2: My Bachelorette Party Dress

Item #3: Cute Flowery Dress for the After Church Brunch

Item #4: The new craze in Taiwan..to keep skin & hair youthful & pretty always

Item #5: Some new additions to keep the ooomph @ work

Item #6: Not forgetting to keep down under happy & full of colours ;)

Item #7: Sunnies & cool clothing to beat the heat downtown

Item #8: Last but not least, our new toy..for the long journey ahead of us

Tie tHe kNot??

Perhaps I have been influenced by the fact that we're 'tying the knot' soon. So, I tend to like RIBBONS alot..RIBBONS...RIBBONS...RIBBONS...so girlie...haha...I recently bought 4 pairs of earrings with different types of ribbons...4!! You must be thinking I'm crazy...yeah..I think so too...but they are sooo lovely that I really can't resist! Have a look...

Ribbons of different kinds, right?

OuR WeDDinG PicS Get PuBLisHeD

I received a phonecall couple of days back...you know on what?? Hmmm...something that came as a surprise. Never thought of being asked for such a favour. A friend, called requesting our permission to have our wedding pics published! In a not very well-known magazine..it's not for sale in the market..distribution to..probably less than 10k readers...BUT STILL...it's good enough to attract such attention, OK.. :-p...hehehe...*beams with pride*

Naa...we're no celebrity couple, our pics aren't of any value. But just doing it for the sake of helping out a friend. Of coz, quite bangga also...will be passing a few selection of the pics to my friend in a couple of days. Let's see which one they will choose...can't wait for its publication!!

MuM's NeW pLayGRouND

The only way to a man's heart...is through his stomach...I'm sure everyone's heard of this saying. So, mum, being the perfect wife & mum, always takes good care of us & makes sure that our stomach is filled with good food, with no added perservatives, colourings..etc. This is also one of the main reason I long to be home everyday...to enjoy home-cooked food..by no one else, but my mummy darling...

I didn't really get to the details of my recent trip back in KK in previous posts. Well, besides the weather being hotter than usual, nothing much is new really...EXCEPT that Mama's got a new playground..or an EXTENSION to her playground, I should say.

View from the dry kitchen inside
The inner part
The outer part plus the door leading to the laundry area

I really feel absoluately wonderful when I see new things done to the house. It makes me feel that everyone is living a good & happy life, mum & dad don't have to worry about me financially (as I can very well make my own living) & therefore have the extra cash to improve their living. We're now living a good life as a family, though most of the time away from each other. However, we make the most of it when we're back home. I constantly remind myself to work hard, for not only a future with Dada, but a future that is inclusive of Daddy, Mummy & Baobei.

Over the years, I truly feel the happiest when I go back home. Plus, especially when there are new things in the house. As daddy dear said, it's his pride to present me with new 'surprises' each time we go back. Before this, there was a renovation to extend a little room for my mum's tuition classes, an improvement to the garage & this time an expansion to the kitchen area. So now, mama has a dry & wet kitchen inclusive of a laundry area, which is spacious & shaded from the hot sun. I LOOOVE staying at home so much. It's so warm, comfortable & cozy..sigh~~as the saying goes...THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME...(where Mama cooks good food ;p)

LiKe MaMa, LiKe DauGHteR

As I grow up, I never thought of myself bearing much of a resemblance of my mum. Yes, apart from the petite figure, I find it hard to look for other close matches.

Then, one day..my dad, who rarely praises me (coz he just didn't want me to be any cockier than I already AM)..he said he loved one special feature about me. It's my lips..He said I had nice, sexy lips just like Mama...I felt so touched..to hear it from a cool dad like mine.

Later on in the years, there was once, mum digged out a really old pic of herself (a black & white pic with her in her teenage years, wearing a checkered dress). With the long, straight, jet black hair & the same smile..a family friend who saw that pic actually thought it was ME (the daughter who was then studying in Sydney). Hahaha...my mum just smiled & corrected her saying, "That's actually me, 30 years ago & not my daughter NOW" hahaha...

As years passed by, more & more people see the resemblance. A close high school friend, my cousins, my aunts especially...they see their 'big sista' in me sometimes; & say 'She's as pretty as our Big Sista used to be when she was young.." Well, aunt, you're only half right. To me, mum is still pretty although she's in her 60s now. She's my dearest mama & I'm proud to have all her good (& not so good) genes in me. She's a wise, kind-hearted, good natured, responsible, respectable figure; as a wife, mum, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, grandmother, daughter, sister, teacher, friend, colleague, superior..etc no matter what role she plays in life.

I see the likeness in the character of Louise Lee See Kei in Heart of Greed as "Dai Kai" & Moonlight Resonance's "Ho Ma". When I watch these series, I think of her & miss her even more. I wish I can see her everyday, to kiss & hug her..to joke & laugh with her. I feel really bad to work far away from home & not being able to spend time with mum & dad often. Mama...promise me you & dad will come over often when our little place called HOME is ready next year, OK? Love you always & I'm proud to have a mum like you. You're the BESTEST mum in the world! (No, this is not an outdated post for Mother's Day...I have learnt, to treat my mum the best & make everyday a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY for her..MAMA, I LOVE YOU!)

Do u think I look like Mama?

KK tRip # 2 in 2009

So, today is the 1st day back at work after a refrashing 10-day break back in KK. Any progress on our wedding?? Hmm...the answer is: Progress not as much as it should have been. Let me just list down the things that we SHOULD HAVE DONE (SHD), vs ALREADY DONE (AD):

1) Dig out all my baby / childhood pics to be featured in our slideshow (SHD)

2) Head over to Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) to get our 'License to Kahwin' (SHD)

3) Dental Appointment (AD)

4) Photoshoot # 2 (AD)

5) Invitation Cards (AD)

6) Head over to STAR to have a long discussion with the Events Co-ordinator (SHD)

7) Check out Catering Services (SHD)

8) Search for videographer & photographer for the BIG DAY (SHD)

9) Search for MUA for the BIG DAY (SHD)

10) Meet up with Small Ah Yee & Gaga to discuss our TO DO list (SHD)

So, the conclusion is: 30% AD & 70% SHD...total failure!!