thats when i love you

sometimes all it takes is a smile - a smile to make all my fears go away, a smile to let me know that i can count on you for life.

some presents come in big big boxes and theyre easily forgotten, left behind and thrown away. some presents come in shiny wrappers and put a smile on my face for only that instant. but few things come in just the right size.

sure the wrapping might seem slightly torn, the wording slightly faded, the use of twine instead of nice luxurious ribbons. but in that instant, that split second, a sudden warm feeling engulfs me. when nothing anyone says can change my mind. when no matter what kind of surprises i might find inside, i know im prepared for it. in that moment, i find that im in love with you.

when im able to love you for all the wonders that you are, for your gift of two perfectly synced feet - unlike my 2 left feet, for your gift of sincerity - against my lack of, your obvious streak of competitve-ness - unlike my lack of bite.

but more so, i love you so much more because you are you. and theres nothing you ever need to change about you. because youre a perfect fit.

i hope this puts a nice smile on your face when you stumble upon this babe.

i hope this reminds you how much i love you. =)

this is me

a wise man once said

"the one thing that remains constant in all this change is you and me"

i just thought i'd write this down so that you get reminded of us whenever youre feeling down and out. whenever youre feeling this huge big ball of anger in your tummy because things dont go your way. whenever you think im not listening to you because im always always so busy with work.

let this little sentence be your constant reminder. that i am here to stay - whether or not you like it. =)

and yes, the wise man was none other than me.

The First Thing we signed...no, it's not the house ;)

Just thought i'll start the ball rolling...Literally. Since prep for The Ball is a year away.

With 1 yr and 3 days to The Wedding, and slightly more than a month since he proposed, we have been hard at work, first booking a date with Father Siew and confirming the wedding date, then hotel hunting, and visiting a few shortlisted bridal studios.

Booking a date with church first felt like a correct start. Only that the desired date was tough in terms of finding a hotel which wasnt booked yet. By God's grace, the first, and my dream hotel, Goodwood Park, was available! However, reality struck when the in-laws-to-be informed me that 40 table was not gonna be enough, we needed at least 55 tables.
So with that option sadly out for us, we had to narrow our search. Orchard Mandarin seemed promising, 'cept we didnt like the ballroom, nor the reception area. Marriott was too small, and Swissotel was a misfit, and and and...like Goldilocks, we found one which met our needs--Grand Hyatt, along with its confident and experienced events coordinator, we are in the midst of signing the contract.

Gown hunting, though tiring, has been rewarding. I feel God's presence and assurance in the designers he has been sending our way so far. Miah from Amanda Lee was warm and accomodating, Silhouette's Kenji recommended some lovely gowns and was willing to made to measure at a good price. However, the final signing was with friendly and experienced Amy, at Di Gio, who's giving me a champagne coloured, regal gown to keep, with 4 outdoor location shoots and 4 gowns for outdoor at a good price ;)

so that's three things settled. Church. Hotel. Gown.

but, amid the hustle, bustle, tulle, lace and travelling, Jem reminds me that even if nothing is certain or confirmed, We Are. ;)

Can't feel more blessed.