tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35280569981138737702024-02-19T13:16:42.588+08:00Of Apples & LemonsWhen life gives me lemons, I'd buy apples and make pies!a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-6472766164644234002012-04-27T22:14:00.000+08:002012-04-27T22:14:59.802+08:00What People Don't Talk About
Miscarriage.
A word that people tend to tiptoe around whenever they hear it. For me, it started on a Tuesday afternoon. It was my first ever scan at 12 weeks of pregnancy and I was all kinds of feelings. The first sign that things weren't all it should be was when the lady who was scanning me went all quiet when she first saw the sonogram. I remember looking at her and searching her facea.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-49338003420032888432012-01-24T22:11:00.000+08:002012-01-24T22:11:13.722+08:00Hello 2012!Hello.
How have you been?
I'm fine, thank you.
Sorry it's been awhile.
Can't believe it's already 2012. I'll be 27 this year. Damn. That's old. My mother had me when she was 27 years and 6 months. I am 26 years and 7 months at the time of writing this and I'm definitely sure there's no bun in my oven.
Heh.
*shrugs*
My 2 years wedding anniversary is coming up and I must admit that I've beena.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-87825170246581809932011-09-21T19:21:00.000+08:002011-09-21T19:21:03.115+08:00A Country LifeI'm sorry that I've been lazy. And I'm really sorry if you're still waiting for me to start writing about my wedding day for... ooooohh... urmmm... (uncomfortable silence)... (crickets chirping).... (counting my fingers to see if I've got 10 of 'em)... heh. *sheepish* Let's say it's been awhile. But I must congratulate you if you're still here and reading this!
Here. Have a cake! I made it a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-33313432318397055102011-06-30T23:57:00.002+08:002012-09-06T23:24:52.030+08:00
I've settled in to life in Liverpool for a good 7 months now. (Time flies!)
And in that time-span:
(other that the usual upkeep of the house and general welfare of Mr Husband and I)
I've re-organised this entire flat twice.
Baked 4 party-sized cakes (and consume them by my lonesome)
Enrolled for ACCA classes
Went to said ACCA classes
Sat for said ACCA exams
Grown 4 herb plantsa.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-22247498926241680952011-03-15T19:34:00.000+08:002011-03-15T19:34:08.275+08:00A year ago...(Sorry! I'm still procrastinating and can't make up my mind on a new blog template. In the mean time, read on dear readers.... )
Exactly this time of year 365days ago, I was in Labuan on an outstation job with approx 3 weeks to go to my day. Yeah... you would've thought that I'd be nostalgic about my own wedding day but I had tons of fun during those 2 weeks in Labuan.
My job was very much a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-3539067476558750902011-02-04T19:14:00.002+08:002012-09-06T23:20:08.499+08:00Settling In
Settling in to Mr Hubby's apartment and coming up with our very own living arrangement - esp after being years apart - was definitely something to get used to. Especially when said Mr Hubby has been living a bachelor life in the said apartment for the past 6.5 years. For me, that also meant 6.5 years of mess to clean-up!
So while Mr Hubby are off at work, I got down and dirty and a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-49814252469147292142011-01-14T00:08:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:32:30.698+08:00SentimentalIt's very rarely that I get sentimental over anything, but I heard this song by Anberlin yesterday and it struck me how perfect it would be as a wedding song! So I thought I'd share with the rest of the class. Enjoy!
Inevitable by Anberlin
"I want to be your last first kiss that you'll ever have."
Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Lady Antebellum
"I love when you tell me that I'm a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-58854448245865107802010-12-10T00:14:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:25:49.615+08:00We're lacking some candid
There was this instance a week before my wedding where Kak Wanie had asked to have some pictures of me and Mr Hubby together to put-up at our guest book corner and my reaction was like.. "Ummm..."
I had to physically pause and rack my brain because throughout our LDR, we very seldom take much pictures together. And it doesn't help that he's so camera shy and he doesn't approve of my a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-35482009534054863452010-12-01T05:24:00.000+08:002010-12-01T05:24:13.407+08:00A Long Time ComingSorry been MIA for awhile but I've good news!
The MR & MRS are finally TOGETHER!
God's willing, my visa came through relatively fast on the 20th of October (ie 7 days!) despite all the dramas that went down in the application process. You've no idea how excited I was when I finally had my passport and visa in hand. I was just so glad that the road for us to be together are finally cleared a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-61535081492976713382010-11-03T12:51:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:21:18.444+08:00Wedding Venue: ISTAC
I was browsing through a friend's facebook album when I stumbled on a wedding that he attended at ISTAC (International Institute of Islamic Thoughts and Civilization). Oh gosh... this place is beautiful! The building has a lot of Mediterranean architecture influence, and when I first saw the pictures, I thought it was from oversea!
Check out the pictures and see for yourself!
(courtesy of Sham)a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-54176496115378639212010-11-02T00:11:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:23:33.713+08:00My Wedding Planner!
When I first got engaged and the wedding dates were confirmed to be sometime in April, I knew for sure that I needed a wedding planner because:
I'm too busy with work to have enough time to spare to coordinate all wedding matters.
My family are inexperienced. I am (after all) the first to be married in the family.
I have very little care about wedding details.
I have never been one of a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-70911752414674377692010-10-18T14:30:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:27:02.454+08:00Waiting to be His Wife
I thought I'd share about my current status as a wife, now that I've been married for 6 months. (^__^)
It's no secret that Mr Hubby currently resides and work in the UK, and I am here in Malaysia - which basically makes this an LDM (long-distance marriage). It wasn't much of a sacrifice in the beginning since both of us have a mutual understanding that I have some work commitments to take a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-464410297445881942010-10-14T22:55:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:28:36.494+08:00Of Sweet Tooth & Babycakes
Are you in on the latest food fad? Well... here's a few hints for you.
Small.Cute.Colourful.Not a cake.Not a biscuit.
Figured it out? It's MACARONS!
These cute little sandwich cookie has been sort of a staple in dessert buffets for it's colourful arrays of finger-sized sugar rush. They've got quite a legendary reputation in Paris and a huge following amongst hardcore bakers, a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-8786226134202829512010-10-07T00:03:00.003+08:002012-09-06T23:29:17.586+08:00A Beautiful Wedding!I'm so so sorry(!!) for the lack of updates... but I just had to come out of hiding to share some gorgeous wedding photos of Mrs Iliyana & Mr Ihsan courtesy of Fad Manaf.
I totally {heart} this pelamin! It's so unique and simple and colourful! I absolutely adore the creative use of origami spinwheels in multishades and hues. And... it goes to show that you don't need to go over the top a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-56491088199278056072010-08-18T00:30:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:29:43.055+08:00I'm Flying!
In about... an hour's time, I'll be boarding on a plane to Manchester baby! (ok... technically, I'll be flying into Dubai first for a transit before I'll be officially flying to the general direction of UK)
I'm going on a short trip to visit The Hubster and celebrate 2 weeks of Ramadhan together since we won't be able to celebrate our first Aidilfitri together as a married couple. Yeah... it a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-10279949827242060872010-07-08T22:36:00.001+08:002012-09-06T23:30:31.348+08:00What do you do with your dress now that the wedding is over?
So now that the wedding is over, what do you do with your lovelylovely dress?
Yes. The very one that you've painstakingly dreamt of since you were a lil girl.
I wore it to play my Guitar Hero.
.... and also to fool around in front of a camera.
Light blue french lace and gray satin - one of my 'hantaran' when I first gotten engaged. My lil' sister chose the a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-54949740485562711212010-06-19T03:55:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:33:32.988+08:00Official Songlist
I am very much a music person - although I must admit that I am not actually priviledge enough to claim that. But I like music and I can at least comfortably say that I know what I like - folk, acoustic and rock. So...2 weeks before the wedding I was to send over a songlist to Ezura ( of Ezura Entertainment ) so she can consider to play on the W-Day itself.
Now...a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-10008345840783397282010-06-12T15:18:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:37:02.507+08:00To my best girlfriend:
This post is dedicated to my best girlfriend because I know, without her, I'd be absolutely lost in my wedding preparations.
To my darling Hazlind. Thank you for accompanying me to all the bridal boutiques - from Wangsa Maju to Shah Alam - you were always willing to come with me, and help me with all your opinions and suggestions. Thank you for listening to me rant on and on a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-81924670491637655762010-06-08T18:34:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:16:53.751+08:00Still Pining For These...
I know my own wedding is very much 2-months behind me but I can't help it. I still love looking at wedding dresses. The fact that I wasn't very much happy with my own just made me pine even more for other dresses. Oh well... I'll try to elaborate more on my wedding dress drama one of these days.
But for now, I just want to share with you all some more wedding dresses that I'm in love witha.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-1126799520243693932010-05-05T20:07:00.001+08:002012-09-06T23:38:55.798+08:00A 'bimbo' moment
I got a surprise call from Hubby last night. It was a surprise because it was only 3.30pm where he is (10.30pm KL time) and he's supposed to be working. And I had a totally 'bimbo' moment because when I picked-up the call, the first thing he said was "Happy 1st month anniversary!!"
And my reply was: "What anniversary?"
It had never crossed my mind that I've been married for a month now!a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-6941902234975130512010-05-04T01:37:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:39:35.847+08:00The Invitation Cards (Part I)
I feel kinda embarrassed that it took me so long to write about my invitation cards. But after reading about a fellow b2b predicament over her wedding invites (read :: Yes I Do ), it reminded me a lot of my own bridezilla moment. And you know something... despite having it done so last minute and having to rushed the editings and printings in such a short amount of time, I still adore my a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-31822415183485064342010-05-03T22:31:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:40:17.645+08:00TeaserI'm sorry I don't mean to brag but..... don't you think these are absolutely GORGEOUS??
I love my colourful lanterns! It sets the perfect backdrop and theme for the wedding, and I just totally adore all those bright colours! And of course, I must thank the ever lovely (and cute!) Kak Wanie & the KK Team , for making it all possible. It's amazing how she can just a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-33742292523156799122010-04-26T11:01:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:40:35.055+08:00Life resumes3 weeks married and we have now resumed what was previously a long-distance relationship, now a long-distance marriage. But it wasn't as hard to let go of him yesterday as compared to all the previous times when I have to see him off at KLIA. Well... okay... partly it was because both of our parents were there (can't cry too much!) but mostly because I've become accepting of this distance and I a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-76042936424573361152010-04-11T09:42:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:40:56.225+08:00I'm MARRIED!
.... but do excuse me for the lack of entries and updates. The wedding reception at his house will be held in a few hours time, so I am taking a breather for this quick update.
If you guys are curious and/or interested to see some sneak peeks of the solemnization and wedding reception pictures, do head-on to :: Kerja Kahwin. Much thanks and appreciation goes out to Kak Wanie and her teama.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3528056998113873770.post-9414372891404199702010-04-02T22:48:00.000+08:002012-09-06T23:41:49.870+08:00The Last Day
I'm getting married in T+13hrs!!! How time flies..... And to think that it all started 5 years ago! Now, here I am sitting here in my living room, waiting for my inai to dry while watching the pelamin to be finalised and all the arrangements up and ready.
So... what else I've been up to this week? Well... other than going up and down the entire stretch of KL getting last minute stuff? (-__-) a.i.n.u.n.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02883008761156607079noreply@blogger.com4