The aftermath

2 hari lepas kawen saya mimpi melawat taman monyet bersama hubby dan makan yong tau foo berharga RM120 segelas. You read that right. The yong tau foo was half full (note how I use half full rather than half empty after marriage.muehehe. Am I making any sense? whateverrrr). It was also presented to us in a glass rather than a bowl, in water rather than soup. Hubby took a look at the price tag, refused politely and paid RM10 as compensation to the hawker for declining the meal. Betapa mulianya suami saya walaupon dalam mimpi. Apekah? Sayang, was that supposed to be our honeymoon? At taman monyet? Why oh why????

As spooky as it may sound, I dreamt of monyet again last night. This time in the form of Avatar. We were watching the trailer for Avatar before we went to bed, hubby thought it was cool and suggested that we go watch it in 3D today. As much as I want to give it a pass, being a good wifey that I am *ahem* I agreed so we'll be having our first movie as man and wife at 5.50pm today at Hoyt Silvia Park. That made me dreamt of a pitch black menace monkey for the whole night. Lucky he was cute though and behaved well towards the end. I can still see his face staring at me even now. Duh.

Okay let's wrap up the monkey business for now.

Marriage has been bliss so far. We are taking things easy so the transition has been quite smooth. Being an amateur cook, I went to bed late the first night that we arrived in Auckland to prepare the spices for nasi lemak and got up earlier than usual to cook our first breakfast here. Poor hubby got up 3 times that night looking for me as he felt bad for leaving me in the kitchen all alone though I insisted that he should be in bed due the long journey that we had earlier that day. Lucky he loved my dish and couldn't thank me enough, so he brought me to this cool German bar at Mission Bay which serves really scrumptious dishes for dinner. We had masak lemak mussels, tomato soup and chips and waddaya know, it was indeed the best mussels and tomato soup I've ever tasted my whole life! Like seriously! The mussels were huge, at least 4 times the size of mussels in Malaysia, fresh, sweet and chunky, the tomato soup was cooked together with cream and cheese and the taste just kinda explode in your mouth. The coolest really! After the slow walk by the beach, darling hubby took me to Parnel to have a taste at the Chocolate Boutique, a small but packed cafe which serves killer chocolate deserts of all kinds. All this for the small effort of nasi lemak? Cool aye? Maybe that's what people say that when you give, you get back so much more.

Signing off for now. Have so much to share but till then, adios!

Thank you girlfriends!

Mon - Raya @hometown
Tues - movies with besties. Two words: Jacob = HOT!
Wed - YTM's award and hen's dinner. Yummylicious!
Thurs - Zzzzz
Fri - Natrah the musical. Thanks peep for the free tix! Gorgeous Remy. *drool*
Sat - hen's & movies. Awesome food. Hail Chillis!
Sun - girls day out. Love u girls to bits.
Mon - ??
Tues - teh tarik session
Wed - hen's. Uber cool band, funny + sentimental dedication, cute headgear, yummy dinner + cake. What more can I ask for? ;D
Thurs - back to hometown
Fri - IJ's solemnization. Cried a tiny bit. She didn't see it though. He he. Congrates dearie!
Sat - IJ's reception. Lucky maid-of-honour? Yours truly, thank you very much.
Sun - wed prep
Mon - Zzzzzz
Tues - farewell lunch
Wed - farewell breakfast

Haven't had much rest for the last couple of weeks. Comrade's coming back to town this coming weekend, fiancee's flying home next Tuesday. I don't need happy pills, for I HAVE BECOME THE PILLS! muehehehe.

Apart from the bulging tummy, life has been swell.

Cheers!

Double celebration for the day!

Alhamdulillah, me and a bunch of others were selected to receive Scholar Excellence Award 2009 from Yayasan Telekom Malaysia. The certificate and gifts were presented by none other than our very own Group CEO Dato' Zam Isa, so hooray for that! Press from various media were also invited to cover the ceremony so it was kinda cool to have both the GCEO and the press together coz it made me feel special and important (poyo). The dude from Harian Metro took my photo and details so I was guessing that he wanted to feature me for the recipient of the Master's degree award but unfortunately I had to leave before he had the chance to do a proper interview as I had training to attend to after lunch. Bummer, else you might see me in tomorrow's edition. Perasan. I am still crossing my fingers for the photo to come out muehehe gile glamour tak aku? 2 kali poyo. Whatever.

I wanted to leave before lunch took place but my tummy was telling me not to so I stayed put and boy, was I glad I did coz lunch was scrumptious! We had meat soup as starters while mains consist of white rice, ikan merah masak lemak cili api, black pepper meat, butter prawn, tofu with soy sauce and chilly asparagus. Left before desert was served, so not only did I miss my favorite portion but also the press conference and teh tarik session with the GCEO which came afterwards. Another bummer.

I guess YTM did not have much to spare as the scholars did not receive any remuneration as we did last time. Few years ago instead of receiving nicely wrapped gifts, we were presented with a simple brown envelope but with RM1k cheque enclosed instead. Cool aye? Furthermore, it was held in Holiday Villa Subang and parents were invited to join the event so it was kinda cool to see how proud they were to see their kids on stage. This time, it was held at Level 50 of Menara TM instead but despite that, all was good and I am greatly thankful for the recognition so again, Alhamdulillah ;)

On another note, met up with SS and SJ at Telawi's for dinner - love the ambience at La Bodega. We did not go for tapas as it was quite pricey for such small portions so each had normal western meal (duh) - cheese burger, roasted and sauteed chicken. There goes my diet but nevertheless thanks SJ for the exquisite meal! Ohh not forgetting SS for coffee and choc cake afterwards, it was awesome! Anyway, haven't met SJ for so long as she was busy with her wedding preparation - hall booking, invitation, house reno and all. Mentang2 la bf belikan duplex condo kat Damansara! I envy you babe! ;p

It has been a good 10 years since I've known them and I am pleased to say that both girls have done me proud. SS is currently working in an internationally recognized oil and gas company while SJ is in the insurance industry. We've been through a lot together and I sincerely hope that this friendship will last a lifetime. I would say lots have changed since the last decade - both have grown into successful, mature adult and I salute you two for becoming the person that you are today! Each is embarking on different challenges and journeys and I wish them the best of luck in all that they do - you two are always in my prayers ;)

Photos to come.

From top to bottom: yummy; yummy; yummy; from YTM, from SS, thanks dearie!

Penat

Ini adalah entry melepas perasaan: dont say I didn't warn ya peeps.

I am dead tired with questions pertaining to my fiancee. Some friends seemed to be overly concerned with the fact that I am engaged to a dude who is 12 years older than me. I have been asked various questions ranging from his bank account up to my parent's approval.

I would not say it did not hurt me as some of them came from those who are dearest to me. What amuses me the most is those questions came from friends with good educational background, work in top notch companies yet the mentality?

I'd say shallower than a kiddie pool. Nothing much to dig in there.

I mean, do I look like some bimbo who's got dollar signs in my eyes? Or someone who's marrying a dude who can be considered my dad? Am I ugly to a point I have no options and have to make do to anyone who proposed?

Last time I checked my advanced European masters degree is still intact in the blue folder. And I still receive my monthly paycheck from what many considered a reputable company. I may not go on hot dates every Saturday night but I think I look decent enough to have had boyfriends and dates over the years to be able to say that most men suck. Big time. Yeah, just like you. With pea sized brain who act like assholes.

What's with the age? What's the big deal about it? Tell me pretty please coz I just don't get it really. And what's with the question of whether he is rich? Even if he is, then what? Aren't you supposed to be happy for me? Does it make me a tramp for wanting to be with someone who has a good job and a decent paycheck?

Is age a breaking point? A go or no go? Maybe it is if you're marrying someone who can be considered your dad or your grandpa. But is 12 bloody years too much? Heck, he can even be your brother. Maybe he is a tad older, so what? Have you ever considered other questions to ask? Like whether he is a nice chap? Someone who comes from a good family? Is he responsible? Does he has good education / job? Is he smart enough for me to be able to look up to him? Does he make me laugh?

Would it matter if I told you that he is a super nice chap up to a point he is taken advantage off over and over again? Or that he was badly heartbroken once yet still wishes her the best in all that she does? Would it matter if I told you that he contacts his mother and sisters almost daily even when he is thousands of miles away? Would it count that he was the youngest chap by at least 10 years to have ever run the school? Or the fact that he goes out to lunch at least once a week with his janitor, and invites her to the school's fiesta when everybody else look down on her?

Maybe not. Coz no matter what I say you would still think that I am going for his money or probably snatching the first moving thing that comes my way.

I'm sorry if your hubby / boyfriend is having trouble to make ends meet and have to rely on you at the end of the month. I'm sorry that you have to chip in a hefty sum for that roof over the head and the furnishing even when it is his duty to provide. I'm sorry that he does not help you in the kitchen or with house chores even when he is not the sole breadwinner. Or the fact that he is not sensitive enough to remember your birthday and appreciate your sacrifices even when you bore him his child.

Just coz you're in deep shit, it doesn't make it right for you to condemn. Or is it jealousy that I sense?

You dated a guy for 6 bloody years and he wasted it on a bitch, yet had the guts to come crying to you and tell you that you're the very best thing that ever happened to him.
You dated a serial dater who told you that he had his eyes on you since the first day you two met, but who were you kidding?
And then you met someone who's smart, kind and sweet, and you thought hey, you've hit the jackpot big time. But then again, even the sweetest guy screw you and took you for a ride.

Men are just full of crap.

What the hell was I thinking when I said yes?

I go crazy when it's the time of the month. Bear with me honey.

I go crazy when it's the time of the month

cha ya nun alif celaka.

Melantak sudah tidak ada lagi dalam kamus hidup saya

Iye la tuh.

Tadi pagi saya makan meehoon goreng dengan telur mata dan sambal. Nak di jadikan cerita sambal tu ada belacan tapi saya belasah jugak. Habis la zit face muka saya pagi besok. Elok la tu, exactly what I needed. Lunch time pulak saya nekad pegi aerobic. Time melompat ok lagi, tiba time floor exercise memang saya kantoi. Huhu sangat sedih menjadi gemok dan takde stamina. It's 4.19 p.m here, I haven't eaten since and my tummy is making noises. LOTS of noises.

By the way, comel kan daisypath kat atas tuh? Main main dgn benda tu tetiba semalam baru sedar yang shoot, I only have like a month, 3 weeks and 2 days till the big day. Sempat ke nak kurus nie? Mati la pakai baju kahwin macam sarung nangka la gamaknya.

Anyway, I recently bought myself 2.5 meters of beaded off-white lace and also, 4 meters of off-white satin. Like I mentioned in the previous entry, I wanted to initially make baju kurung moden for all 3 ceremonies including the reception, so smart me figured that I'd be using 2 meters for the baju and half a meter to make patches to the kain and veil as to not look like a moving curtain (y'know, in a full body beaded lace. Ke cantik ah?). Anyway, few days ago I came across a simple yet elegant design on the internet which is perfect, I tell you, PERFECT for my white theme wedding. I emailed the photo to my mom and the first thing she said was "Eh, awak tu tembam. Boleh ke design macam nie? Nanti nampak perut boncit lak. Plus you need at least 3 meters for this kind of design." So there goes my dream dress :(

Apart from that, THE PERFECT DRESS is also made off french lace which cost a bomb and would definitely put a hugeeee hole in my pocket but I soooo want it like badlyyyy, teruk kannnnn? Told dear fiancee about it and obviously he thinks it's ridiculous to spend that much moolah for a 4 hour event plus you might not wear the dress anymore in future since it is white. Huwaaaaaa! Saya nak jugak boleh tak??? Saya tak boleh tido malam terkenang baju tu so can I please pretty please have it pleaseeeeeee?? Yes this is me bridezilla speaking! Tapi saya takut mak saya tau nanti dia marah. So much for kenduri kesyukuran nak beli kain harga tak masuk akal.

Annnyway, was talking to a colleague today and showed the same photo and he said "Go ahead! First of all you are not fat and second of all everybody has got tummy and you can always wear corset to cover it up". Tapi kan cemana nak cover kelebaran dari tepi lak??? Beats me.

Sangat sedih menjadi gemok.