Blogging to my BIG Day

My dear brother asked that day "U blogging to your wedding?" Hmm... tho a gd fren has started to do that, I've never thought of doing likewise. Well, doesn't everyone go through almost the same procedure when preparing for their wedding, I wonder. Perhaps it's more of the fun, interesting things you encounter or frustrating incidents that irk you, that your frens are interested to read about. Oh, well, let me share some of the fun, interesting & frustrating moments with you then!

First of all, I'm pleased to tell you that my Darling & I have decided to tie the knot on 15 September 2007. That's only about 5 more months to go! (Oh no!) Most of the preparations are done. We have chosen our wedding clothes, bought the wedding bands and booked the photographer.

Initially, I thought trying out gowns will be extremely fun! It turned out little tiring for me. Why, u ask? The gowns are all too big for me! Well, yes, I know they'll be altered, but imagine me trying to hold up the gown while trying. And the gowns aren't light, mind you! I can't imagine myself walking down the aisle the actual day! I hope the bustier gown won't drop!! Ha! (And don't tell me to put on more weight... If I could, I wouldn't be this slender now! Considering the amount of food and number of meals I have! Haha!) Come to think of it, I kinda look forward to see myself dressed up so grand that day... hmm...

The next thing my Darling & I are discussing is our honeymoon destination! Yeah, holiday!!! That's another headache for me :( I can't decide where I want to go! I've only got a week's leave, so we can't go anywhere far and long. We'll wait till Dec to go for a longer and further trip... Meanwhile, we'll have to settle for somewhere closer to home and a shorter honeymoon. I'm looking forward to that too! A much welcomed break, and of course, being able to be with my Darling every day, every moment, everywhere!! Yipee!! =)

Tune in for more updates, ya?

China Cont'd....

It was terribly cold when I was in Li Jiang in mid March. Not a nice feeling to be cold when you're sick! I had to buy a scarf there to keep my neck warm. Thank God for a fren who lent me her thermal inner wear (& of course my Darling who insisted that I bring them). It kept me really warm when we visited Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

You will see a few more pics which I took in Dali. That was where we went to from Li Jiang. I still prefer Li Jiang, as the city is more ancient (tho I believe have been commercialised plenty as compared to the past). It's really interesting to visit old towns and historical places. Weird at the same time. It's the feeling and thought of the people who walked the same street years, decades, centuries ago, as you are walking now . Imagine, what kind of people were they? What kind of clothes did they wear? What did they do for a living?

How was the culture like? How did the entire era revolve till the present time? It's so very interesting to me! How I love looking at old buildings! My imagination surely runs wild (& far) in places like that! Haha!

Right: Gate of Dali

Right: Old houses at one of islands we visited in Dali

Cherry Blossom at Kunming

Virtually Asleep for a Long Time...

Wondering where I've been these past...3 months? Been MIA (Missing In Action) for a long time due to busyness. Well, who's not busy, u ask.

Been on a field trip to China during the March holidays. Was a short trip, about 5 days. It was an Art trip, meaning we were there to draw, sketch, paint and what not. To gaze at the beauty of nature. The scenery is indeed awesome, beautiful. We went to Li Jiang, Yunnan. Li Jiang used to be an old city (I think it still is in some sense). It's a beautiful place! The whole city is surrounded by mountains! There's this Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. I know the English name sounds weird...sounds better in Chinese :)

I was sick the whole week before I flew off... the weather in Li Jiang was super cold (was about 10 degress celsius when we reached). Thank God my Darling (who's been there countless times) packed my luggage for me ('cos I was sick). He packed in whatever that I needed to keep warm in that cold weather. Though unwell, I was still able to travel and walked around (the whole day, mind you!).

Will share more the next entry (otherwise, run out of things to say again...) See photos lah! ;)

Tribal People

Valley near Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - where there are yaks (hairy bulls)

Time flies..yet again.. It's already mid-Jan! Received news last week that a friend's dad had a fall and had an operation as his condition worsened. It was a pretty serious one. Friend must be feeling extremely worried and anxious about his dad.
Though all will go through birth, old age, sickness and death, yet, when it hits any one of us or our loved ones, we aren't prepared to let go of our life or our loved ones.
Yesterday, I was having a conversation with another friend who gave me a lift home. She was on her way to visit her father-in-law who was in a rehabilitation centre, recovering from a stroke. We agreed that though we are always in a mad rush at the workplace; work is really not that important after all. We should be looking further ahead, knowing well what will last and what will not. Instead of filling our mind constantly about work and worrying about deadlines... Are we really that indispensable at work?
When I first started work, that question was asked and answered by a friend. You see, I was given a class when I was posted to the school. However, just before a new school term started, I was told to take over another teacher's class. The teacher had an asthma attack just before school closed and she slipped into a coma. Subsequently, she did not come out of it... she passed away. To encounter that at the beginning of a career is really quite a thing. This friend wanted me to think about what's most important to me, before I joined the rat race. Do we have to put in all our time and effort into our work? And in the process neglect our family and friends who are dear to us and who we are dear to? Who would be the ones grieving if we were gone one day? Our customers? Our colleagues? Our boss and superiors? Our family and friends are the ones enduring the pain of losing us.... isn't it? In this way, does it make it clearer where we should be placing our priority?

Goodbye 2006...Hello 2007!

Wow! Another year has passed and a new year is here! Time passes extremely fast! It's already the 3rd day of the new year! I think I'm still grappling with the transition into the new year... and it's the first day of school =(

Surprising I wasn't exactly sleepy in the morning when I woke. In fact, I woke up on time! Perhaps it's becos it'll be a good start to a new year? Back to the same old routine, the rat race, monotonous life...and what have you? What would 2007 hold for me? What are some of the things to look forward to?? Am I ready for 2007? And don't ask me for new year resolutions... we know it doesn't work.. at least not for me ;p