Had A Glimpse Of The Photo Shoot - Brilliant!!

Here is one of the masterpiece created by KC, the photographer. This is unedited. Stay tuned for the enhanced version by Ian..... (click on image for enlarged version)

Wedding Photo Shoot

We left our home at 11am and arrived back at approx 7:45pm.... We had a superb day and we wanna thank:

Ian - the director and Huppy's cousin

KC - photographer

Sham - makeup artist

Daniel - hair stylist

Here is a sneak preview of only one of the outfits and one of the hairstyles that was used in the photo shoot... Cant wait to see the finished article! (p.s. I was so lovin' the whole thing that I forgot about my ankle... now its starting to hurt!!!)

Nightmare of a valentine's day!!!

Well, here goes the saga!

This morning after we arrived home from meeting Moses (about 12:30am) - we (DnA) were looking for a set of home keys. Basically, to cut the story short, we cant remember whether we had left the keys still attached to the outside door keyhole - when we arrived home earlier on and before we went out to meet Moses... After admitting defeat, and assuming that we had left the keys still in the keyhole and someone had taken the keys - we decided to make it difficult for the potential burglar this morning! We placed one of the wooden chairs just in front of the main door - so that if a burglar were to break in - the chair would make some noise or distract the burglar! This morning Huppy's dad was the first to wake up and obviously wondered why the kitchen chair was there!... We eventually had to have the locks changed - after searching high and low with the rest of the family.... Well, its Valentine's Day and we put the loss of keys behind us!

We went to town - to do some marriage VISA stuff... That went quite smoothly except that we may not be able to get our passports back in time for our cruise next week (which is already booked!). Reason is because the UK VISA dept will be shut during the chinese new year period and the process can take up to 7 working days to complete!!! Ok, nvm....

Then we decided to go clothes shopping and we went to Bugis.... When we arrived at Bugis and shopped, I didnt see a step and I sprained my ankle!!! It hurt at first, but then I thot it was ok... so we put a stop to our shopping and decided to collect our outfits for the photo shoot... So off we trekked to the place to collect these heavy outfits... (Usually, we would have the car - but Huppy's dad was using it today!) Whilst travelling there on MRT - the arm of my sunglasses broke! Typical - its boiling and sunny outside and my sunglasses break! Ok nvm!!!

The more i walked, the more it hurt and my ankle ballooned!!! So after reaching home and waiting for Allan's sister Maggie to return (because she didnt have the new set of keys) - I had to get my foot seen to....

Summary: My ankle is swollen and painful to walk on. It is heavily strapped with ointment underneath the dressing. It's valentine's day! DnA have their wedding photo shoot tomorrow all day (in the studio and outdoors) and I cant even walk properly! The new high heel shoes which I bought esp for the shoot cannot be worn! My skin is at its worse!!! Ummm... I just laughed.... Oh well - at least its a memorable day! Wish us luck for tomorrow...

As for now - I think its best that DnA stay put and dont do anything too exciting for the day!!!

Pre-photoshoot preparations

Today it was the fitting of various wedding gowns and evening wear in preparation for the photo shoot on Thurs.... Thanks to Ian - today was possible...

The picture is just a taster for you guys - an example of the outfits... for the actual professional pics, you'll just have to wait!!!

P.s. excuse the hair and makeup etc... cos its just the clothes fitting!!!

Eating Trendy Vegetarian food...

Today, DnA, Andy and Auntie were off to Chinatown to shop for mainly wedding stuff.... red pjs, mandarin collar shirts, shoes... A very hectic, hot and busy day... However, we managed to buy what we needed...

Then later we met up with Huppy's Godma Jessica to eat vegetarian food... Firstly, we had this traditional singapore CNY dish whereby there are a lot of ingredients which symbolise good things... the waitress would pour the relevant sauces over the dish whilst say good things like "may you have good health, a prosperous year..." Then, we would mix it in... very fun and tasty!

The other dishes were basically vegetarian food but tasted very similar to actual meat, fish dishes! And they looked really similar too! My fav was the vegie battered king prawn in egg-free mayonnaise!!

Needles and Bling Bling!

For the past 2 days since my arrival - my skin has been "exploding" with my allergy rash and nothing seems to keep it at bay (Not even my western medicine!).... So this morning it was a family trip (Huppy, his parents and I) to see a chinese doctor... "You're body is heaty and damp... You must avoid all seafood, egg, milk, heaty fried foods, mushrooms, cold foods/drinks..." Ummm - so exactly what can I eat now?!?!?!? And its so typical - you're on hols and you cant eat anything!! Well, its not that awful - cos when my skin goes bad, my diet is restricted anyway... so I'm sort of used to it.. so looks like it's steamed food for awhile!

Then the doctor asks "I recommend acupuncture - would you be willing to try it?!" My mind went a bit blank and he had to repeat it again!!! Huppy reassured me that it didn't hurt (as he once had it done on his head!)... If you know how wimpish I am over needles - you will understand my worries!!! Well, it had to be done... my skin was bad and I needed to try anything!!... So I had to lay down on the examination bed and he stuck needles along my leg (ankle to knee), then more down my arm (elbow to wrist).. What was the feeling like? It wasn't pain as such... but there was this pressure each time he pierced the needle into the correct area.. You know when you hit a "funny bone" - it was like that... I lay there for over 30mins and certain areas go numb... So, has it helped? Well, the rash and the inflammatory response has gone down a bit... so we'll have to see over these next few weeks! Would I go again? Yeah.. cos it wasn't that bad!

Huppy and I then went shopping alone at another shopping centre, where we looked at some wedding rings....

Half way thru - we met up with Huppy's cousin Andy. The rings were nice! Bling bling! We went to a lot of shops but eventually went back to our favourite design... We had it engraved on the inner side of the ring... cant wait to wear it... not long!!! p.s. The rings below are not the ones we chose, but its sort of the same colour!!! You'll just have to wait!!

Our dinner appointment was in town with Andy, Kritsy and Wen hao... We ate at a Japanese restaurant and talked about random and "what if" stuff... I love these talks... cos its really interesting!!! Another late nighter, bedtime at 3am-ish.... hey, who cares - we're on holiday mode!!!

The Suit Is Bought!!!

Today, we met up with Uncle Lloyd where he took us to buy the groom's suit... Huppy sifted thru some styles, tried them on... Not quite what he wanted... Until... The desired suit, sitting on the hanger begged to be tried on!

The black mandarin collar suit was tried and voila - it looked good! Just needs to be altered and will be ready for collection on Mon. Now, we just need to find a mandarin collar shirt (which the tailor did not stock!)...

After the suit searching - Uncle Lloyd, Huppy and I went to Suntec NUSS to eat (this place is not open to the public and was members only) - but we had a problem - there was a dress code! Men had to wear a collar shirt - but Huppy was wearing a t-shirt!!! So they had to lend him a Hawaiian shirt!!! Chilling out and eating on the terrace, we all had a very interesting conversation where I learnt about Singapore and its history... Its was an eye opener!

Then it was off home to meet for dinner (more food!!) at 6pm. We met up with Maggie, Daniel and parents and ate at an outdoor place at Bishan... Nice location...

Then it was off to meet Huppy's friends for bowling! Didn't score very well - but had a lot of fun! We walked around the stores which were heavily stocked with Chinese New Year goods... Quite late but still so so happening! Then it was more food (but I didn't eat!!!) - it's really weird - Here, they eat so much but yet are still so skinny!!! ummm.... Flower market selling CNY flowers... WOW!

Life in Singa

The flight was smooth, and I slept practically all the way! I had 2 middle aged men sitting next to me (I was seated by the window) - and every time the air hostess offered drinks or food - they would wake me up! They looked after me well!! They even made sure I was getting my toilet breaks!!!

The weather here is quite hot and humid - currently 28 degrees Celsius at 6:47pm! So what have I done so far?

Yesterday, I landed at 4:45pm and my Hupps came to collect me from the airport... the weather was boiling in comparison to the cold and now snow in UK (according to mum)! We went home where I unpacked and realised I actually took over ALOT of sandals and shoes... But I forgot the most impt thing - shoes for the wedding photo shoot!!! Oops - looks as though I will need to add one more to my shoe collection when I buy it here!

Then, it was out for dinner with Huppy's family... I had something rather simple because my skin for the past few days has been really bad... I've come out in this rash and the weather here simply isn't helping at all. Annoying really - as I wanted to look my best for this photo shoot. Its always the same - its like going on some date or a party and you find this huge whopper of a spot!!!

After dinner it was out locally to see the new shopping mall and take a nice stroll and buy essentials.. then bed time....

This morning - Huppy, Auntie and I went walking in the local Bishan Park and then went for breakfast in the local Hawker centre. We did a bit of food shopping and then it was home time - to prepare for the arrival of Ian - Huppys' cousin.

Ian is helping with our wedding preparations for our Singapore wedding... We gathered all our photos and he's compiling a photo CD for our wedding day... also, we will be having a wedding photo shoot sometime next week - quite excited... so cant really wait...

The next few weeks will be rather hectic.. preparing for the wedding, meeting family, seeing friends, Chinese New Year, Cruise, photo shoots.... Tell you all about it closer to the time and when it happens... Now, we're off to catch a movie.... Babel....

Verdict: Random and there's some sections which I havent got answers for....

At Last - It's time!

Morning of my flight to singa.... Been ages since I last saw Hupps.... Never thot I could last this long - but wow, I have and here I am!!! Yay!!!

Looking forward to seeing him and finalising wedding stuff and showing him all that has been done here in UK and vice versa.... We plan to have a wedding photo shoot, buy wedding rings, sort our invites, go on a cruise... Just thinking about it - quite a fair bit to do!!! But still cant wait...

I am packed already and plan to go out with mum for awhile... chill out and eat.

Everyone around me have been brill - esp when I was missing Hupps. Also, helping with the wedding preps - my family have been so enthusiastic - giving me more and more ideas!!! And the more ideas they give - the more I want to incorporate them into the big day!!! I was so into it that I was even started to deviate from the theme!!! Oh my goodness... hehehe... all fun really! But trying to stick to plans and budget so that things do not escalate out of control!

Well, talk to you all when I arrive in singa... mwah xxx

Andy's Graduation.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the last post about Andy's graduation has been removed temporarily, until further updates. However I believe the photos can still be seen. For photos, please visit here.