The persistent bug

On the last day of our Genting trip, I caught the flu bug. Fortunately I recovered the next day but unintentionally I passed it to Lar Lar. So he was kinda sick the whole week after we were back. Just as he is recovering, now it is my turn!

Yesterday I went out with a sore throat with Von for our 'much-missed' yearly affair, which is to queue up for Lim Chee Guan ba kwa. Out in the open and under the heat for two hours, it took a toll on my already weakened immune system. It didn't help that I was in the freezing cold kbox room for another 3 hours. With the mixture of two extreme temperature, I ended up a rudolf, with a coarse and sexy voice.

It took me a long time to get to sleep last night. Lar Lar had to get up twice to take medication for me so that I could get some beauty sleep. I hope I can recover soon and be all ready for my Taipei trip this Saturday!

Jackpot!

The reason for the title is our trip to Genting Highlands, but sad to say we didn't hit the jackpot at all! Nonetheless, we had quite a fun time there, with a different experience for me as it was his agency trip. First time with his new colleagues and I am glad to say that they are a bunch of nice and fun-loving people. It is nice to be surrounded by truly good colleagues at work and I feel happy for Lar Lar.

It is also our first time together to Genting Highlands. And my first time there missing the theme park. I recalled my younger days at Genting and the theme park was always something I look forward to. But now, it is off to the casino we go! We tried the horse racing, Tai-Sai (Big/Small) and roulette. After a few rounds of games, I can totally understand how people can stay up all night to gamble. It can get pretty addictive and it is the moment after you placed your bets and before the results are out that makes one miss a heart beat. But for us, it is purely out of fun and experience and for that, we donated a few hundred dollars to the casino.

Some of the few pictures that we took while shopping around. I must say that shopping is disappointing, even when we travelled down to Kuala Lumpur. So I came back feeling so unaccomplished. Hopefully, will come back with more after my Taipei trip!

Fond memories

These are some of the lovely pictures that Lawrence took for us on our actual day. It seems just like yesterday that we just tied the knot. It feels like a whirlwind, with everything happening so fast that you wished for time to slow things down.

After waiting anxiously for more than half an hour, Alvan finally 'crashed' through my sisters' barriers to enter my room.

A gentle kiss to reward Alvan for his efforts in gatecrashing.

Our matrimonial room.

Waiting for our first march-in. In the spirit of celebrating Halloween, we put on the devils' horn as well :)

We looked exceptionally happy in this photo.... makes me wonder why.

A long and passionate kiss after another round of sabo session on stage.

Couple-hood

I have friends and family members telling me that they can't quite imagine or picture me as a Mrs. Seriously speaking, till today, I still can't quite believe it myself. Although it is just a change in marital status, it entails something more than that.

To me, it's about sharing a queen size bed (although Lar Lar still says that he feels like he is still sleeping in a single bed as I love to cuddle near him), having fond thoughts of him every now and then that brings a smile to my face, doing more silly things together (like making funny faces and dance moves), learning to be more understanding and accommodating, being more enthusiatic about sharing and doing household chores.... things which I find myself learning all over again.

I used to think that it's crap when people say that marriage can change someone. But now I am a living example (but I ain't no crap!). I even grow to kind of like doing household chores as I like the idea of him coming back to a clean and cosy home. I look forward to waking up every morning to give him a big bear bug and a big fat kiss on his cheek. Every day after work, I don't find it a chore at all to travel all the way from the west to the east to pick him up after his long day at work. I find that our relationship has gone up one notch, if not more. It is a nice feeling to busk in this happiness and it is something I can never understand in my singlehood days.

It really takes a couple to make a marriage work. I hope that in years to come, both of us will continue to make time for each other and treasure the wonderful moments that are only shared between both of us.

A picture that we took while strolling along the Seminyak beach, Bali, our most romantic trip so far :)

Lots of fun, games, food and booze over the X’mas weekend

It had been a great long X’mas weekend spent with friends and family. It was especially memorable as we played host to three consecutive gatherings at home. We did not really know what we got ourselves into as it was indeed a massive cleaning up to do after each session. Nonetheless, we had such a great time that even the washing up seemed an enjoyable task.

Besides being blessed with such wonderful family and friends, I feel blessed to be showered with abundant love and well wishes, of course not forgetting the gifts.

Thanks to all, with lots of love from Alvan and Grace.

Our tiny white X'mas tree seemed overwhelmed by all the presents!

Our game of taboo, guys vs gals, sad to say, we gals lost to them and we had to empty a bottle of red wine!! It must be Tessa who contributed to our downfall :P


I made a super 贴心 X'mas preso for each of the gals. Hope all of you like it :)

The table full of good food, courtesy of our main chef, Jonathan (the solemn one sitting on the extreme right hand side).

We had a quick game before the start of dinner.

It should be quite obvious who emerged the winner! Check out the anguish look on Raven :P Hardly anyone can beat me at my best finger guessing game!

Payback time

It has been more than a month since I was back from my honeymoon and dived straight into piles and piles of work. 12 hour workdays became my normal working hours and that explained my sporadic updates in my blog as I would be wiped out after work. And my weekends were better spent recuperating from work or gathering with friends. Not to worry, there will still be updates from time to time, perhaps not as regular as I would love to.

Yes, I know I still owe my updates on my honeymoon, a trip which both of us enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Although it was just a 5D4N trip, it turned out to be a great way to relax and indulge in the euphoria of marriage. One can’t go that wrong with a beach resort like Bali.

We (or rather I) decided on a private villa, The Seiryu Villa, where we have access to our own private pool. We can spend almost half of our day lazing by the pool at the sun deck area. Nearing late afternoon, we would make our way to the shopping belt for good shopping bargains and nice dinners.

I am glad that we chose a short trip that does not require much planning and allows us to spend much needed quality time together as a newly-married couple. All the wedding stuff prior to our trip took quite a toll on us. Even before we came back, we were already thinking of our next trip back to Bali!

Now we shall let the pictures do the rest of the talking :)

Nice and comfy bed

Living room

Our dining area, where our breakfast was served every morning.

Fully equipped kitchen.

Our pool, where we had lotsa fun!

Dinner at romantic Jimbaran Bay, where sunset is just right in front of you.

Priceless view of the sunset

Quote of the day

Alvan came up with this, apparently with some inspiration while he was asking for permission to go gaming tonight.

When a guy is a teenager, mummy imposes curfew.
After marriage, he is constantly under probation by wife.
Finally, with kids, he is grounded indefinitely.

I am actually quite impressed by him :) He never fails to amaze me.