Beautiful wedding day...

 24.11.12 Saturday:

The early morning of the day arrived and I woke up even before the alarm goes off. As excited as a bee with honey, I sprang to the bathroom to get ready for the exciting day!

All the preparations and planning for a whole year has finally come! 

It was a day filled with laughter and fun with close friends and families. It was exactly how I wanted it to be. Truly a perfect wedding for both of us.

 I've been to many weddings and most of it comes with traditional ceremonies that are unavoidable. All to give blessings to the newly weds and hoping they will continue to love one another until the end of time.  However, most Chinese traditions are to hope for riches and good life after the wedding.

 One of the tradition is for a little boy jumping on the newly weds bed in the hope of getting more little ones in the near future!

Prayers to god and ancestors is a must!

 The traditional tea ceremony for the parents and family

We have to give away red packets for the young unmarried ones!

I have to say it over and over again that it was the perfect wedding for us. Everything was so beautiful and everyone close to our hearts was there with us to celebrate this auspicious day. 

As a child, or a young girl... like all female, I have always dreamt about my own wedding and how it will be like. I always thought that my wedding will be very grand and huge; just like Cinderella!

However, when we started to plan our wedding, I knew from my heart that I wanted it to be intimate and memorable. The only way to achieve this result would only be with people we love dearly. 

My mummy who means the world to me!

Thanks to our dear families who were supportive and loving... 

Thanks to our wonderful friends who came and celebrated the day with us!

 Another tradition before the bride leaves the house would be to toss the bouquet to the next bride-to-be!

The one day I was a blushing bride awaiting for my husband's arrival...

 As my dear husband kneels before me to ask for my hand in marriage...

As every girls' dreams, to be married one day to a Prince Charming and live happily every after.

As for me now, it's truly a dream come true...

The only wish now for me is that our love will continue to grow and hope we will stay loving until the end of our time.

*The Love Story of Bubbles and Me

Inspiration from the sky - La vie est Belle

Being high up above the clouds, above the world and everything else, the world seems to be an endless place to be. Living in our own bubble everyday has clouded over vision of life. Our path is blinded by all the glittering lights and dust...

Right now, I am calm, serene and contented. Thinking only the most beautiful memories of all the people I love. Those who are still around, those who have already left to a better place... and those who will be leaving...

As we travelled through the sky, heavy mist and clouds may have blocked our way from time to time and causes tremor to all the passengers. However, the heavy mist quickly passes us by and greeting us is the clear blue sky again. No doubt the mist may appear again and again but we now know that awaiting us after each tremor is sunshine and beautiful clear blue sky.

It is really the most magical experience above the sky, and I wonder how many of us care enough to appreciate the magical nature surrounding us. It makes me realized that the world is actually very simple. Every element connecting to one another creating a chain reaction to every possible event in life. Every situation, good or bad is not the question but the fruit of our own action may be influenced by our behavior, thoughts and believes.

Life is never meant to be complicated. Keep every thoughts and believes simple which will then change our behavior to make our world a much more beautiful place to be.

La vie est Belle - simply means life is beautiful, is such a beautiful concept to match a lovely perfume by Lancome. A perfume with the most delicious and tasty iris creating a unique olfactory.

The sky has once again inspired me.

Search for your passion, live your life!

We are living in a world of diversity. Every person we connect with is different. Differences in character, attitude, thinking, culture, behavior, habit, likes, dislikes, etc… Human being is the only creature on earth that is able to adapt and familiarize with all these complication of life.

It’s definitely not easy as from young, we are customized to adapt to such differences. When you fight with your siblings, your parents will probably punish both and give instructions to accept each other. When we have problems with our relationship, we will most probably find books like ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’, the kind of book that provides deeper knowledge of how both sexes are different from one another and how to live together. When you argue with your peers, your superior will then instruct all to work it out and communicate. In other words, get use to it and by hook or by crook, find a way to work together!

Well, at the end of it all, we will find ways to adapt. Some people are easier to get along with, mostly because we are almost alike. There are some that are harder to get along because the differences in thinking and behavior are too vast.

But then what if you are surrounded by people who have the intention to sabotage your life? If you know people who seems very nice but with a hidden agenda that is solely for selfish reasons? Do we adapt to them or do we go against nature?

We are not the person other people wish we were. We are also who we decide to be. It’s always easy to blame others. You can spend your entire life blaming others, but your successes or failures are entirely your own responsibility. You can try to stop time, but it’s a complete waste of energy. – nipped from Aleph by Paulo Coelho.

Okay, interesting saying by Mr. Coelho. I totally agree with him as I believe what we have learn along the way is of course to create world peace. If human did not learn how to adapt to one another, we will be at World War the 1 millionth times by now!

No point focusing our energy on those people… well, because it is a waste of energy! Why not focus our energy on how to make our own life more interesting. Life is always about finding the right balance. If what you are experiencing is not in line with what you want in life, why wait? Why not find what you want and focus all your energy on it?

People, life is too short and time wait for no one.

Finally Mr & Mrs

I was counting down the moment we decided to register our marriage on the most romantic day of the year. Valentine's day! Literally, I was waiting for the day to come.

Two months before the big day, I was already prepared...

Pretty dress...checked!

Matching Rings... checked!

Gorgeous heels to match the dress...CHECKED!

Appointment letter from the registration department...checked!

Flowers... ok, there is one problem to buy flowers on Valentine's Day because the price seems to soar three times! But he got me pretty flowers to match my pretty dress!  

CHECKED!

However, never did it crossed my mind for one second during all the above that I would feel afraid. We've known each other for almost three years now and our love has blossom beautifully since then. I've known all along that he is the ONE and he told me he's prepared to love me til death do us part...

A few days before Valentine's Day, I panicked! 

I almost wanted to run away on the eve of Valentine's Day...

I have called my best friend and asked her if she will keep me secretly in her house until Valentine's Day is over...

I've asked myself over and over again... Why did I feel this way?

Well, I guess it must have been the stress... almost like those feelings you get before sitting for an important exam or attending a job interview that you really wanted. It is the knowing of how important it is and not knowing how to handle if you fail. I must have been afraid of failure.

Fortunately, the unconscious part of me stopped me from doing anything stupid to spoil the big day. The morning of Valentine's Day, I woke up feeling excited with butterflies in my stomach!

This is it! I am going to be his wife!

We reached Putrajaya very early and were the third couple to go through the registration process. The moment he said 'I do'... everything seems to be alright again and I felt so loved and cared for. This is the right decision!

 It's so simple...

Step 1: He signed the papers...

Step 2: I signed the papers...

  

Step 3: Papa signed the papers...

Step 4: Mama signed the papers...

Step 5: We are officially off the market!

My new title is Mrs.Chua! *love*

He hold me so tight and said "I am never going to let you go..."

I know now... this is the start of a new chapter in our relationship... and we promised never to let go... no matter what happens... the bond will only grow tighter with love.

"Mr & Mrs Chua"

 Finally... 

We were pronounced as Husband & Wife on Valentine's Day! 

(14th February 2012)

Good bye to year 2011... I have been a good girl!

So quickly we have reached the end of 2011… almost the end. Like every year, it is time again for me to reflect on the year and see how good or bad I have been!

This year has been an amazing life-changing year for me! There is nothing that could be categorized as ‘regrets’ in my 2011 journey.

Looking at the first half of the year, my work gave me the opportunity to travel extensively. Throughout these travelling, I have seen a lot, learnt so much, and experienced friendships that I will treasure for a long time! It has been truly amazing! 

 Lancome is the best!

 My beautiful mentor Christine Wang!

 Lovely Colleagues from all over!

 Cherishing the good times at Loreal Skincare Metier in Shanghai!

This is also the year where my Prince decided that I will be his Princess forever. It has been the sweetest and most memorable second half where we launched our wedding plans and walked hand-in-hand through the to-do list. Every time I think about my Prince, his presence, actions, and love truly makes me feel like the luckiest girl indeed. I believe he did come and rescued me from all those gnomes that surrounded me. 

 Participating in a bridal race!

 Our first experience...

 Every weekend spent planning our wedding... 
looking forward to a life full of love with my Prince!

Last but not least, I am grateful that all my dearest friends have moved on successfully and happily in their life and thank god for surrounding me with people full of love! People including family, friends & colleagues ^_^

  

 Beautiful friendships forever! 'til wrinkles NOT do us part...

Gals' FUN! 
Thank you all for always being there despite busy schedules of work & family!

 My boy... cute Muffin! 
Never a day did he not make me laugh with joy!

 Of course... my life would never be without both of them... love 'em to bits!

And of course, I ended the year rewarding myself with the most precious gift! The window to experience a whole new world with bright eyes again! I am so happy with it!

 My last day with glasses...
Thank you to Dr Yeoh Phee Liang from Advance Vision Eye Specialist... 

 First outing after the LASIK surgery! No eye make-up for a month!

Looking forward to next year with more adventures… adventures that consist of love, laughter & joy!

Blessed Christmas and a wonderful new year to all!

Life is...

I can't help but to wonder... where will one go after life on earth?

My daddy left us three years ago and his departure still haunts me during some days. Especially days like today, when I have certain issues in life that I cannot handle and I can't help but to wish that he is here to guide me.

Life is certainly too precious to waste away and every minute is to be valued and cherished. However, most people do not think that way. There are too much worries and burden in life that matters more... a lot more to think about... to care about... to worry about... to stress about...

What exactly are we living for?

I really can not understand life. However, I know I am now very afraid of attachment. When there are too heavy attachments in life, there will be too much expectations and too little to lose. That is when life becomes complicated. Is this the right direction to aim for in life?

Certain decisions are made purely for the sake of happiness and the aim of being loved til the end of our journey in this life. But that decision alone will not be enough because you are never alone. There will be people in your life that will have expectations. Everyone has their expectation of other people and not afraid of letting them know and there are many people happily agreed to meet those expectations. 

The truth is... are we living our own expectations or are we living in other people's version of our life?

I am very confused indeed. Life is truly very confusing not because of life itself but the creatures that are behind it. It is a never ending journey of pleasing other people and meeting their expectations. Sometimes... the soul feels so tired that it rather give up than to continue being a slave to other people's needs. 

Sometimes... will it be easier to just give up?

I wish life is simple... 

I wish life is sweet...

but life has a way...

to make you retreat...

No matter how strong you may be...

There will always be...

a rock... a mountain in your way...

to make you stumble...

Life is...

What life is...

It's how you want it to be...

Poem inspired by Joselyn Lee 29/10/11