Wedding Perfection

Something old,

Something new,

Something borrowed,

Something blue

This saying is really new to me. Unsure if you guys ever heard of it.

That means any items use on the wedding day by the bride. For instance,

Something old - I'm going to wear my necklace and earrings that hubby specially bought during the proposal.

Something new - I'm will be wearing a new pair of gold wedding heels that's about 3 to 3 1/2 inches to match with my new Wedding gown.

Something borrowed - I need to borrow any item from my family or friends. Can be anything.

Something blue - Oh, does it include my evening gown? A bit purplish and blueish ...

So is my Wedding consider a perfection now? Hee ...

'Shu Shu, Ah Yi bu jian le' - Hanyu Pinyin (Mandarin)

Celestine is growing everyday. She is learning new things even before she was born, begin to pick up things around her and importantly, she listens attentively to people when they talk. To support what I said, recently I had attended a seminar from a pre-school which was set-up by a Professor from Japan - Professor Shichida.

http://www.shichidamethod.com/

From ages 0-3, the right brain works dominantly. During this period, it is important to provide as much as a baby needs, and to stimulate his or her five senses regularly. This is also a time when the child is fast absorbing information and is extremely eager to learn - Professor Shichida

That's one of the points, apart from these, I would hold dearly the way Celestine address the people around her. Example, who is 'ye ye', 'gong gong', 'nai nai', 'po po', 'bo bo', 'gu gu', 'yi yi', 'yi zhang' & etc ...

For people who doesn't know:

1. Ye Ye - Paternal Grandpa (related to the father)

2. Nai Nai - Paternal Grandma

3. Gong Gong - Maternal Grandpa (related to the mother)

4. Po Po - Maternal Grandma

5. Bo Bo - Uncle (Father's elder brother)

6. Gu Gu - Aunt (Father's sister)

7. Yi Yi - Aunt (Mother's sister)

8. Yi Zhang - Uncle (Aunt's husband)

9. Tang Ge - Bo Bo's children (Cousin from Paternal)

10. Biao Ge - Yi Zhang's children (Cousin from Maternal)

The lists just go on ...

This is something which I wanted Celestine to learn and differentiate. We as a parents should instill the right attitudes and values to our child. Not only that, we must help them to differentiate between paternal and maternal.

For example, I did a test on my nephew and neice whom currently address Deon as their Uncle. Apparently, these 2 kids do not know what's the difference between 'shu shu' or 'bo bo'. What I did was to check if they know how to address 'Uncle Deon' in Mandarin.

To my surprise, these 2 kids addressed Deon as their 'xiao gu' means aunt in Mandarin. Sounds funny isn't it but come to think of it, it's really important especially we are Chinese. And me, being a kiasu / nervous aunt without any qualms began to preach all over again. Explaining the difference.

It's really a hassle to explain right from the start especially these were not instill to them at their earlier stage. It can be resolved but can be avoided too.

I'm not trying to be stubborn over here but I guess as a parents, we should trach and guide our child. I'm not a perfect person trying to preach but as far as Celestine is concerned, I hope she can be a better person with the help of her parents.

I'm a new mother and for sure, I'm learning. I stand to be corrected at all times.

A Fine Evening

What else can we go wrong with great companions, fantastic food and cool ambience with hip music?

Cafe del Mar @ Sentosa is definitely a cool hippy place for people to chill out on a weekends. These days, hubby and I have been in-out of Sentosa quite often due to our wedding preparation. That makes us know Sentosa even better. Am I? Well ... not exactly.

This time, we were back again to collect extra wedding cards from our hotel planner. To make sure our printing of wedding invitation cards is sufficient.

Once the 'thing' was settled, we headed down to this hip place for dining and relaxation. Not really sure about hubby and friends-Perhaps some bikini babes.

To begin with,

The Lobster Soup

This was what he had! Roasted Spring Chicken with herbs

This was what he had! Asian Grilled Jumbo Prawns

My beloved hubby Fettuccine Champignon

Bubbly Fiona & her Grilled Succulent Lambchop

Dessert for us!

The Dining Ends!

Wine begins ... by the pool with bikini babes ... however ... no babes around when I took the pictures ...

We ended the night by driving around Sentosa Cove.

Where To Puff

Couldn't find a fine afternoon to puff? Cafe 2000 offers a quiet relaxing ambient to puff as many as you can. Juicy curry with ingredients like chunky chicken wrapped in crispy buttery pastry. Potatoes lovers' like hubby prefers the normal curry puff. The potatoes are chunky enough to cover the whole taste, which I normally hate.

With sufficient portion of Ice-Lemon Tea and the company of your loved ones, for sure it will satisfied you with the right dosage of love. Life is not all about work and money. Importantly, to spend a fine good afternoon together.

While waiting for my puff ... @ M Hotel

Hubby waiting patiently ... Here comes our puff & tea ...

Hubby enjoying his curry puff ... Me? As usual ...

And When She Sleeps

Every morning is a brand new day.

To begin with a smile,

A smile that is innocent and lovable.

Her glittering eyes unfold her feeling.

She knows you are there to protect her,

to cuddle her,

& to shower her with tender loving care.

Every night is to end with a kiss.

A kiss on the cheek,

to say goodnight honey.

A kiss on the forehead,

to say sleep tight darling.

The next moment, you can't resist youself

by holding her hand

& to sleep peacefully.

By Fiona

Am I A Model?

A galfriend has been searching for a blouse for her company's Annual Dinner & Dance since last week. We forayed around the mall and nothing seemed to be appealing. Yep, we gave up and ended somewhere at a resturant for our late night dinner.

Again on the next day, went shopping with hubby and this time was not searching blouses for myself but this galfriend of mine.

So that's my pick at Massimo Dutti!

I was the model just for that moment. Put on the blouse and to send her pictures of what I wore for her selections.

Here we are:

1st Blouse: $145

2nd blouse: $125

In fact, I'm still contemplating if I should buy. It seemed that the latter looks more stunning and formal. Just couldn't find the right occasion and opportunity to wear.

Well, shall see how it goes! Should I buy or not? But trust me, the cutting is really good! So good that it conceal my flaws. Hee ...

Another Temptation

Oh gosh! Temptation is in the air!

My friend who is in my house, while I'm doing some writing on this bloggie has just offered me with some donuts.

Ya, thanks anyway!

Too bad, I have no craving for it even though I know there are people who queue for hours just to enjoy.

I still remember, there was an interview with Renee Zellweger who was known as the main characters from the Bridget Jones' Diaries. Back then, she just had ice cream and donut to be that fat lady. And since then, I told myself that I'm not going to touch any of these and definitely no donuts.

Well, try to tempt me next time. Try harder friend. Hee ...

It's A Sin!

It's A Sin! Father forgive me. I try not to do it.

But I'm just a big fat glutton! Sorry.

What have I done again?

Sigh, instead of exercising hard enough. I have allowed myself to sin. A big feast!

Simply can't resist those yummy chilli crab-alicious especially those spicy gravy that served with fleshy crab meat. Simply irresistible especially those fingers' licking was marvellous!

Too bad, I was so busy indulging on the herbal prawns and chilli crabs that I'd forgotten to take pictures until the end.

Throughout the whole feast, my little honey was co-operative. In fact, she was sleeping while mummy was enjoying her crab-alicious!

My New Toy

Not too sure if I have been working hard enough to slim down for my special day!

Well, instead of sitting down and complain, might as well kick my ass and do something productive. So next, I got myself a new toy! This new toy will help to enhance further to achieve my goal. Afterall, I'm left with 2 months to shed those jiggling fats.

Look this is my new toy

Instead of running thrice a week, I have segregated my timetable to running twice a week and bladding once. Hopefully by the end of the day, I'm able to achieve my goal.

So let me exercise hard.

Cheers ...

Bits and Pieces

Wedding banquet was confirmed however there were some bits and pieces to follow up.

Like the wedding cards, confirmation of guests list, cocktail reception, stroller band, musics like songs to play during the wedding dinner and the lists just go on and on. Wonder is this what I called bits and pieces!

Not to worry, like I always do, take things at a time.

As far as a bride's concern, most of the arrangement have already been settled.

First, my wedding gown was settled. Hubby has granted me with my most favourite gown, of course with some additional cost. We reckon that! If you want the best and the latest design, you gotta pay! Yes, we did try to negotiate with the boss with more perks. Finally, both parties has agreed! We are willing to pay additional unless you agree to loan us the gown for a week. That means I'm allow to bring a gown for my next honeymoon. Just like what we did during our 1st Mauritius honeymoon.

Next, is the timing for my makeup artist to arrive at my place in the morning, afternoon at the hotel and follow by the 3rd hairdo. So basically, I'm getting 2 hairdos in 1 night. Cheers!

As for those Chinese items, what to buy lists will be under my mum's responsibility. She will take charge of buying the small little items for me. Haven't really get any indication from her yet. But will do that soon.

So far, these are some of my small little things to do for the past week. And I hope to progress smoothly as I go along.

Just a picture of me and my little honey

Conquer My Cravings

Recently, I was asked if I have any cravings for snacks. Some friends whom I know do indulge in snacks when they are depress, stress, or even when they are happy. From a recent poll that I have read, snackers said the hours after dinner were most challenging, followed by mid-afternoon munching, and late night snack attacks ranking third.

Personally, I think snacking due to the above syndrome is purely an excuse and not only that but a suicide to our physical. I wouldn't want to engage in snacking just because I'm depress. Normally, this depression doesn't last and by the time we overcome the ordeal, we are back to the norms. Sad to say, it's too late as we have already happily indugled in the snacking sin. Look into the mirror, what do you see? A fat unfamiliar faces with pimples popping or just another sad looking depress lady? Have we really overcome the depression? Sad to say, the answer is NO!

Be it, it's a depression or happiness. It's just an excuse for snacking.

So do I really snack? Yes but probably once a while. Even if so, it's just a bite or to be more exact, it's only a slice of potato chips allowed in my mouth. Most of the time, I would say NO. And the word NO is firm and steady. I'm proud to say, no one can ever tempt me. I can resist without any pain and look here, I'm still a happy-go-lucky woman who just don't snack.

I'm not stopping you but with some reminder for you to learn and recognize your cravings instead of jumping to the fridge or your pantry for some junk food again.

Let me suggest some basic and yet simple rules to prevent yourself from snacking.

1. Divert your attention elsewhere.

2. Keep yourself busy.

3. Set a timetable to follow strictly.

Eg. 3 meals a day and THAT'S ALL!

4. Substitute snacks with a cup of Milo.

5. Leave your office drawer empty. Don't dump snacks in it. NO NO!!!

Well, sounds simple right?

So what's next?

Congratulate yourself for not snacking.