Aunty Kester bought me to the temple where she always helped out, to ask for a good time to leave home.
To show my grandmother and mum the respect, I went to the temple with my aunty last night immediately after I returned from flight. It was located in a HDB flat and on every Thursday, they are open for all publics to ask "Tua Ya Pei" for blessings for themselves or others. Queue numbers are required. The session begins at 9pm and the tiny flat gets more crowded when the night gets later. These people came from all backgrounds, ages and problems.
Shi fu's wife ever mentioned to my aunt that let modern young people to choose a date they like as nowadays these young couples have their own mindset, most importantly they are happy on their wedding day. Even for her own son, they did not choose a date too.
Finally, it came my turn. Aunty Kester lead the way and did the asking for me. I was asked to kneel down. He spoke in Hokkien. I couldn't really catch what he said but somehow it went like this.
1. When we asked for a good timing for the bride to leave home.
- He said any time is fine. He knows. He watches. Just do not allow a Tiger to open the car door.
2. My grandmother wanted us to ask for a good time for Guo Da Li.
- Guo Da Li can be any time. He knows. He watches.
3. Lastly, we told him from the website's information, the wedding day crashes with my Father-in-law.
- He got angry and scolded my aunty.
- He said he knows. He watched. All this internet thingy is unreal.
Unlike the fortune tellers, he gives blessing and protection in whatever we do. That's how I thought it should be. Also, that's the kind of support I wanted. And! That is how I am more comfortable than all old wives myths.
Thank you Mr Tua Ya Pei. Thank you for watching for us. I love you!!. =)
Friday, October 31, 2008
All I wish for are blessings.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Cheong Sum.Wedding Photos.Invitation Cards.
The past 4 days were restless. Sometimes, I am not so sure myself what I was busying with. Mum was, every night, warning about my dark cirlces. :(
A little update of the progress for the wedding preparation.
Through recommendation, I finally decided to let Wilson from Max Couture to MTM my Tea Cheong Sum. His professionalism simply won my confidence in him.
A rough description of my CS.
1. Fuschia French lace
2. Turquoise Thai/ Duchess Silk.
3. Short and above knee length.
4. Halter bare back to waist length.
I would love it to be full lace, but he designed it with patch work. Also because, to make a full lace CS with the French lace is out of my budget.
On 24th October, we selected our photos. I kind of regretted in choosing most photos that comes in a series, like telling story. It becomes there do not seem to have much variety.
However, I decided to leave it.
We exchange 4 more photos from not wanting the mini album, coffee table and 4R photos for the relatives. On top of that, we topped another 11 photos that come up to total of 45pcs @ $715 additional. Hehe....
With the hotel coordinator, I have made a few clarification. The invitation card and envelopes were collected. Now, we need to source for better deal to print inserts. Nothing fanciful. Just normal template and printing. :)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
2 news
I have got 2 news, 1 good and 1 bad.
The bad news is, a girlfriend who I have always kept her in my heart, even though we have been seeing each other lesser, is unable to attend my wedding due to overseas assignment.
And the good news is, the same girlfriend with full of lobangs found me the person to help with the soundbites with no charge.
Thank you.
To my girlfriend: We must meet up for a pre-wedding dinner.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Robinson Sales | Aussino Sales | Curtains and Blinds.
I touched down on Saturday morning. Bf had an overnight mahjong. Both tired, we hit Expo for the Robinson's sales. Our main objective is to buy bedsheet at discounted price!
Bedsheets are categorised in to Thread Counts. The higher the Thread Count, the better it is. In terms of comfort, softness and lasting. The different type of material like cotton, satin, silk, etc that justify the suitness for different climate or temperature. European and egyptian bedsheets are known better quality.
The range of prices is dramatic. General brands at thread count between 400-500 in King size bedsheet only will cost at least $150 onwards. Quilt covers are most expensive, including pillow cases and bolster case, it can easily cost you $300 ++!!
Better brand can come up to $1k!!! Branded ones are $3k!!!!! Diaoz...
Actually, Robinson departmental stores were having sales for their cardmembers, and it was quite attractive. Knowing Robinson always conduct sales for members only, we decided to send in our applications for it too. =) We thought we will have to wait till we received the approval of the card, then we could make use of the it to enjoy the next sales, but from papers, we found out Robinson's have extended sales and it's more attractive and it's also held at Expo! Therefore, we only paid about $150 for a 420 TC bedsheet!! =) =)
Other than that, we had a good spree. Too many items to state them one by one. From bedlinens to household stuffs. We had so many bags with us, excluding two pillows and an iron board. My pretty auntie tagged along to share her experiences on every thing we bought, making sure we bought the right and useful ones among the so many selections. I gained little knowledges on even smallest things. Even clothes hanger can!
Oh.. harvey norman sales was next door. We wanted just a cheap iron but I never realise iron nowadays have so many function! It can even auto off within 3 seconds it was left untouched. It can even wash on it's own by pressing a button. Wow....!!
Ok.. I am really not very well versed in any household item la... That's why I am pretty amazed by what I have learned.
On Sunday, it was another bedsheet spree. My aunt had a 40% member's birthday month discount at Aussino. And so coincidentally, Aussino is also having sales for selected items. I bought another set of king size bedsheet set (including pillow case) at 400TC, king size quilt cover 340TC, single size quilt cover 340TC, super single size bedsheet set(including pillow case and bolster case), one quilt, and a small pillow at a total of only $250!!
I am so happy with all good buys and I am also an Aussino member!
It's a bit lengthy, but I thought it might be useful to some friends who are preparing for their future too.. Ha... Just one word of advice. Become a member of useful stores TODAY!!! Wahaha...
This post is not ending yet...
On Sunday as well....
curtains and blinds were installed....
Tadah.....
The highly efficient people from Jimmy Textiles. Thank you.
At least, I am glad with whatever is done so far...... =)
