Shing Yuin & Ambrose's Big Day!

Time flies, doesn't it?

Last I saw Shing Yuin and Ambrose was 2 years ago in Sydney. It was also the first time i was introduced to her beau - a really nice and pleasant guy.

Thanks to Facebook that I got updated on her status when she changed it to "engaged". And we got so excited talking about where and how she had found the perfect dress. The venue for the reception, what kinda theme, etc.

It was obvious that Shing Yuin was enjoying every bit of the process. According to her, it's a "fun process".

Knowing what a perfectionist Shing Yuin is, the wedding will be one that's romantic and cosy.

Too bad i couldn't be in Sydney...

Was eagerly awaiting photos of the wedding...

Gotta give loads of credits to Ben for the superb pictures.

Shing Yuin + Ambrose + their lovely cat Moet

Venue: Bather's Pavilion @ Balmoral Beach.

Simply gorgeous!

The groom (and his dad) eagerly awaiting the bride's arrival..

Here comes the lovely bride

Shing, i love your dress. Tres chic!

Great shot Ben!

With this ring I thee wed

Together forever...

Awwww....

These are the people I miss heaps.

And they (you know who you are) are the reasons why I wanna return to Sydney soon..

L-R: (Dunno her -should be Wern Loong's gf i think), Yee, Wern Loong, Dina, Ben, Mei, Richard.

The girls i love hanging out with...

Mei and Dee and Yee (next pix)

Babes, we always had a blast whenever we get together. I wonder when will be the next time we can gather again.

Yee and Dee

Both looking as gorgeous as ever. :)

Mei, do i hear wedding bells ringing already? :p

Juanita and Dee

The reception...

From Richard's expression, i'm thinking he's saying/thinking this, "I think Dee's piece is yummier. Darn, should have taken the pink one instead!".

i wish i was there :P

The wedding cake...

My closest friends in Sydney - Dina and Ben!

Dee, thank you for being there for me. I've learnt so so much from you. Miss ya! XX

Ben, thanks for letting me 'curi' your pix from FB. Btw, have i told you your photography skills are simply fabulous?

Still as fun and wacky as ever.

Love this pix.

What?? I missed the bouquet toss??? How can?? :P

Dear Shing Yuin and Ambrose,

So happy that you guys have finally sealed the deal. :) Here's wishing you both a wonderful lifelong journey together filled with love, joy, happiness and peace. May everyday be a special day for the both of you.

XOXO,
Ven

Baby Caden

Introducing *drum roll*

Cindy and BK's bundle of joy...

Baby Caden Tan

Caden is very fond of the superman pose.

With Aunty Men

Aunty Ven and Aunty Mon..

sigh...i can no longer deny the fact that I'm officially an aunty. In fact, we (the gals and i) proudly added "aunty" before our names on Caden's gift.

Looking forward to Caden's full moon party this coming Sat, 23rd Aug :)

More pix of the cute lil boy after that..

Time flies man.. I'm now an aunty!! *Gosh*

Tony Leung + Carina Lau

Jul 21, 2008 - TVB's most celebrated couple ties the knot in Bhutan. Finally.

Both Carina Lau and Tony Leung have been my idols for eons and I'm truly ecstatic to hear this great news.

The couple have been together through thick and thin for 19 years.

Here are some pictures I've received via forwarded emails, for your viewing pleasure.








It's nice to know that fairytale exists...

Excited excited...

This is truly an amazing week.

Yes, it's filled with excitement.

First, I got baptised.

Then, I'll be performing my first belly dance performance this coming Thursday (though I'm still rather nervous cos we barely practiced at all. Somehow our schedules didn't manage to jive. Total times we've practiced = 2, total hours spent = 1.5 inclusive of choreography)

And finally, I'll be leaving to Laos this Saturday.

The company has this community service business programme for the students and I've been appointed as the media host (i.e. taking care of the reporters from various publications).

~*~*~*Laos itinerary*~*~*~

Day 1

10.40 am Pick up at Wattay Airport

11.30pm Check-in

12.10pm Lunch

13.30pm Vientiane City Tour ( Visit Thatluang stupa, Patuxay Monument….. )

14:30pm

Lao Fancy garment ( see how Laos people work, the garment system, design room, cutting department, sewing and the packing Department )
Visit OEM for Reebok, Nike (production, content and marketing activity )

19.00pm Dinner at Lanexang Hotel & cultural show

* Talks on business tips by the Laotian businessmen who have been successful in the business arena.
*Reflection on achievements by businessmen and students
*Meet Malaysia Ambassador His Excellency Mr Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Lao Governer, MOE

Minister, DFI, Yellow Pages, KPMG, local media.

10:00pm Back to Hotel and reflection. (Debrief for the day)

Day 2

05.00 am Rise and Shine

06.00 am Group Reflection

08.00 am Breakfast At Inter City Hotel

09.00am

Community work - Work at the Handicap Centre
Lunch at the Handicap Centre
Cleaning the Handicap Centre grounds

08:00pm Buffet Dinner At Mekong Deck.

10:00pm Back to Hotel and reflection. (Debrief for the day)

Day 3

05.00am Rise and Shine

06.00am Group Reflection

08:00am Breakfast

09:00am

Government work (Visit Lao Government School)
Meet and talk with teachers and Laos students.

12:00pm Lunch

01:00pm

Visit Rattana Business and Administration College
Dialogue with student’s association members
Cultural exchange

03:00pm

Visit Morning market and Chinese market.
Visit weaving village at Ban Nong Bouathong.

07:00pm Dinner at Pakistani Restaurant

10:00pm Back to Hotel and reflection. (Debrief for the day)

Day 4

o8:00am Breakfast at Inter City Hotel

09:00am Check out and Proceed to Airport ( Transfer to Airport )

10:00am Vientiane –Kuala Lumpur

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Killer itinerary right?

I'm really unsure how I'm supposed to wake up at 5am every morning...I normally can't wakie when the sun is not even up yet.. :P

But still, I am really looking forward to giving back to the society. :)

Significant changes

There are 2 major things that I'm doing/have done this week.

Firstly, I went to Shawn's to cut off about 6 inches of my curls away. And re-permed my hair, though the length is not something I'm used to. But the length will do me good, I'm sick of the length of my long hair.

~*~*~*The hair cut*~*~*~

I initially had my appointment booked for Saturday, but I realised I'm not supposed to wet/wash my hair for 2 days after perming. So if I were to be immersed in water, my hair will be all wet(yes, I'll be baptised the next day).

Since Thursday was a public holiday, as soon as I woke up I called up Shawn Cutler. Initially I was told that Shawn was fully booked for the day (he's got 20+ clients that day), and that no way will they be able to squeeze me in. Thanks to the favour bestowed on me, Shawn agreed to fit me in without an appointment.

So i rushed over to Bangsar as soon as I've showered and had my breakfast.

Me with my new shorter hair length.

Right after perming. Gosh this reminds me of the typical big-hair-Datin-look.

Shorter, lighter and healthier hair. :)

Just after I've tapau-ed my lunch from d'lish. Quite kesian, I ate my takeaway in the car as I had to rush off to meet a friend, before going for my belly dance practice.

At d'lish cafe

By the time my hair was done, it was close to 5pm. And i was famished. I had a wild urge to buy all the cupcakes in d'lish just to satisfy my hunger pang.

Ended up taking away this choc cheese and raspberry cupcake and my favourite chicken avocado ciabatta. I was so hungry I could eat a horse i tell ya.

D'lish...Food for the impatient gourmet...

~*~*~*The Baptism*~*~*~

Secondly, I'll be going for my baptism this Easter Sunday, which is tomorrow. And I'm all excited about it.

Why the changes you ask?

My answer: Cos I'm turning the big 3-0 soon *shudder shudder*, and I thought I should do something significant. Something which I have total say over, which no one can dictate whatsoever.

I've known the Lord close to 5 years now, and since I've already been baptised in spirit, I thought it'd be a significant step for me to be baptised in water.

And Easter to me is always very special.

Back when I was an unbeliever, my birthdays used to fall on either Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It was like that for a long long time. However, recently Easter seems to fall in March.

I wonder when it'll fall around mid April again.

Isaiah 52:77 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to the city, "Your God reigns!"

By the grace of God, miracles fall like drops of healing rain from heaven....

Happy Easter to all!