The Very First

Firstly, happy belated Halloween!

I just can't believe how time flies. This day last year I woke up knowing that I have deeply committed myself to someone and that I will no longer be a single girl. Yes, Alwin and I signed the legal marriage papers on 1st November 2011. There were five '1's penned on the date of our marriage certificate. Pretty auspicious, huh?

Sometimes it just feels like a wonderful dream, waking up to this great man every morning... well, not every morning (I sometimes stay over at my parents' place). I must say we're both still in a honeymoon state. No kids, therefore no challenges, but still plenty of alone time, time for friends, dates and movie night-outs, which I really, really treasure. I think we both do. The only challenge? Me putting on weight.

Thirty8 at Grand Hyatt KL, here we come to celebrate our very first.

Enjoying the view from the level 38

Shellfish bisque

Our giant plate of meat - so full I couldn't have dessert 

I know many brides (me included) often forget that a marriage is NOT a wedding. A wedding is for a day, but a marriage lasts a lifetime. Amidst the joys of planning a dream wedding with the perfect dress, perfect shoes and perfect flowers, we often forget what we are planning for in the long run. Ever thought of a perfect marriage? I've heard from more experienced friends that it is no ABC - we both have lots to learn and discover. So far the rollercoaster ride has been pretty calm with no sudden dips or freefalls. Feels more like sitting in a 'teacup' at a funfair... spins fast enough for you to enjoy the breeze, yet no scary bits.

We've discussed it over and over again - which of these dates is our actual anniversary? The day we signed on the papers or the day I wore my wedding dress and we did our traditional tea ceremony and reception? We've decided to celebrate both days... simply because there are just never enough occasions to celebrate 'us'.



Dress, Topshop / Jacket, MNG / 6-inch heels, Vincci / Mum's Vintage Evening Bag / Necklace, H&M / Ring, Chatunchak Market, Bangkok / Bracelets, Flea Market, Chiangmai / Nails, O.P.I Did You Ear About Van Gogh

Actual honeymoon coming in December, so watch out for that!

Photobooth Fun!

Again I went for a wedding reception and this time it's my cousin Jane marrying her sweetheart. Highlight of the wedding? A fun photobooth! I absolutely love photobooths at wedding and the photo print out is a great keepsake for guests. Of course, the bride looks beautiful too.

The next highlight was when my dad got 'high' on red wine and started to encourage my other cousins to drink with him. The result? An almost full table of young and dangerous diners... haha! No wonder my dad is such a hit with youngsters. Check out the happy pictures below.

Our photobooth picture - I love it to bits!

With the beautiful bride

The cousins and I - plus my dad. My dad so random right? I look like a giant :P

Happy Birthday, Funny Bunny Honey!

La Vie en Rose along Jalan Raja Chulan was my chosen restaurant for Alwin's birthday dinner last Friday, 12 Oct. I rushed home in the jam, quickly showered, and then we headed downtown for dinner only to be greeted by massive 90 minute standstill traffic.

When we got there, all sour faced and hungry, we were greeted by friendly faces so that turned our mood around. Dinner was great - the food was good, service was fine and our table was located right at the balcony where KL Tower and KLCC were in view. The cool breeze was a plus point so yes, we had the romantic, fun dinner we both wanted, but didn't bring up.

Perfect excuse to use my Anna Dello Russo clutch. On my nails: OPI's The Colour of Minnie

My duck patty and foie gras burger

Choc tart as birthday cake

Super yummy truffle mash potatoes and sauteed aubergine

Bread served with prawn pate

The next day, we celebrated Alwin's birthday again, this time with my family at S.Wine Cafe at Publika. This time we surprised him with a balloon, a Toyota birthday cake and a mini Birthday banner strung on the window blinds. Violet got for him a Topshop t-shirt while I gave him a Raoul shirt and card. Again, food was good, and company even better. We made noise, laughed, ate lots of food and cake, and then went back happy and satisfied.

Until next year, sweetie!