Blah, blah, blah....mundane stuff....blah, blah, blah...work....blah, blah, blah...gym....blah, blah, blah...

I don't usually keep this updated because most of my social outtings are, once again, been taken over by Facebook. I'm thinking of shutting down one of the sites I used to frequent. But it all comes down to here. I'll think it over if I wish to continue here or not...

I'm still getting used to the fact that I am now an official married woman. The fun-fun rollercoaster is still going but I dread that I have to return to work like a dead zombie. WHOOSH!

To sum up our wedding day...

- Tea Ceremony went without a hitch...except that Suri and I didn't get ready after 7pm. Oops.
- The Civil Ceremony was beautiful at the Chinese Gardens despite that I screwed up on our vows. Go sleepy me.
- Yum-Cha at Zilvers was oh-so-oishi~!!
- Reception was OK. But some of my mum's friends were (a bit - what an understatement) conservative as we like to keep things personal. But eh! They can talk whatever they like because our wedding is not a formal affair but its got our personal touch. The speeches made by the best man, Mo and new hubby, Trevor were very touching.
- My new cousin, Hugo. He is absolutely adorable and looks like a tiny sumo. Aaaaaaw he is so cute. <3

Set backs are...

- My bouquet and button holes for the bridal party were supposed to be picked up on the day BUT the girl at the florist near home screwed our days up when we made the order just a week ago. I wasn't that impressed to be honest. To compensate from the mix up, we received them all delivered to the gardens free of charge. However, the ribbon used is white which I can't use for personal reasons so I end up using my fake bouquet as back-up which was used on the pre-shoot.
- Yum-cha. Two things happened there and was only told about this yesterday afternoon. First, the room reserved for us was filled up by customers due to a miscommunication with the manager and staff. Nice one. >.< Second, My poor Grand-Auntie. Whilest settling into her seat, some wait boy removed the chair under her and she fell. I didn't see it but everyone did. In the end, mum got $100 off the bill due to the two incidents.
- No veil, no show. Enough said. I was slipping into my wedding gown and couldn't find the veil. I told mum and she went, "SHIT!" Mum called the wedding gown people but to no avail. I went through the entire day without the veil and used my tiara instead. When I returned the dresses yesterday, I got $20 back because of the missing veil. Even the staff who tended my dress were very apologetic over the incident.
- One word: Martin. Causing trouble behind my back and I wasn't happy what he had done to my poor guests. I'm surprised no one corrected him on the spot for what he had done. -_-

Overall, I managed to survive the big day and I still need to catch up on sleep. Back to bed I go.

Baka me didn't see that coming last night.

My SD card is now deaded due to leaving my card in the USB driver for too long. It became so hot to touch, I had to remove it. Luckily it didn't melted so I left it out for a five minutes to cool it off before slipping it into the DS adaptor. Tested on my DS to see if I can still play with it and check that all the games I recently downloaded into the card are still in tact. All I got was this...

"Loading..."

Stayed that way for as long as I can remember and in the end, took it out from the DS and tested on the laptop. Instead of my name popping up and such, it pops up as "Removable Disc (G:)". Clicked on it and that's where I know that my card is dead. "Please Insert Removable Disc (G:)" Grrrrrrrr! Thought there'd be another way to retrieve the data saved on it so I went to my brother and he had a look at it as well. The same conclusion shows, dead card equals data saved on the card: lost. My reaction: OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~!!!!!!!!!!

Now my DS is without a micro SD and no games to play with. T_____T

*Cue corny synthesiser motif*

OK OK, bad choice.

Why the post you all wonder? Here's why...

The Official Wedding is only less then five months away. SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!!

Need to finalise two more things then start finalising the guest list by next week. If we don't have your details, please send it to me via SMS, MSN, email, smoke signals, ANYTHING to get our attention so we can finalise the list and send out invitations early next month (I hope).

That was unexpected... D:<

Quick updates!

Two Saturdays ago...

- Last week spent the entire day at the city with Suri-chan, Piccy-Inu, Sutra and friend at the Art Gallery of NSW.
- Managed to get two corsettes at Paddy's Markets for our EGL kitty pirates. Will keep the people guessing for this one. >:3
- Indulged in Japanese nibblies and nya-mmy snackies purchased that afternoon for the evening festivities whilst watching a hilarious Japanese show called "Yama Onna, Kabe Onna".
- Almost mastered Guitar Heroes. Need more practice to get used to the controls and all.
- Spent an evening at Piccy's place for a funny vampire flick. Got my doubts booted off as its the funniest flick ever. I raise your small sword to a saber!

A five-day lead up to APEC...

- Counting down to the long weekend, not happy with the barriers being put up near work.
- Got scared when I heard jets flying overhead when thinking its a missile heading our way. D:
- I want the Para-Para game for PS2. (Edit: Down to two items left on eBay. NOOOOOO~!!!)
- Had a farewell afternoon tea for a work colleague and went drinkies over at The World bar, Kings Cross. I like the concept of cocktails in teapots. That is cool! Although, I won't be near the Long Island Ice Tea for a while. That got me going weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~!!!!!!

Long weekend!

Friday...
- Slept in a bit, went to Cabramatta to see and try out a few dresses in the lead up to the wedding. Manage to accomplish the wedding gown, evening gown and the Vietnamese wedding set in one day. XP Scored shoes for the wedding for fraction of the pretty ones I have seen at bridal exhibitions and magazines
- Designated the role of Maid of Honour to Suri-chan as Annie is tied with other factors beyond our control. BUT designs for the invitation is going to be full on and will be sending them out next month. SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!

Saturday... 
- Organised Pho night with Piccy-Inu, Suri-chan, Steve, Orion and Uke-chan.
- Everyone ended up enjoying pho and dutch pancakes whilst playing Singstar. Need more desserrt wine though. XD

I just realise that tomorrow is my birthday. To be honest, I have no plans for my 26th as it seems more of a silent affair since dad is no longer with us. Need to prepare a small cake so dad doesn't feel left out.

His birthday had past but I wanted him to share a piece of it in spirit.

I really have been slacking on the update department.

Last week, whilst fighting off the cold and flu, Friday marks the 49th day that my father's soul has come to realise he is no longer alive with us. So we ended up having a church service as a mark of respect to say that "he maybe gone with us, but you're with us in our hearts." Friday night consists of one big family reunion. Wish I was out but have to there for the family at least.

Weekend...

A boring shitty weekend consists of me visiting my accountant and doctors. What's worse is as I was about halfway home, mum called to say she wants both cars at the mechanic. I agreed as I left the car with the mechanic and getting measurements for my traditional Vietnamese wedding dress. I have to get imoutochan to come to pick the dress she wants and get her measurements in so they'll get her dress in before the big day. Afterwards, went back and feeling cold, numb and stiff (in the knee) because I hated being out at Cabramatta all day. So I went home to pick Trevor up and took him out for Hogs Breath and The Simpsons Movie. Best qoute ever, "I like boys now." XD

Yesterday...

Another uneventful day back in Cabramatta again. >< This time, went to a different doctor and was told that I have to come back next week to have my blood test next week. My reaction, WTF!?!

Highlights of last week: Finishing off Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows. Saddened that some of the coolest people were killed off BUT hands down to Neville! Finally he gets to play the cool part in the series. YOU GO DUDE!

Lowlights: Succumbing to the cold and missing days off work. ie. days off = less pay. Whoopdee doo.... -_-

No, not the violent sort.

Jacky "Uke-sama" and I are in talks of having a joint birthday happening with Steve and Peter for us Leo babies. Were still talking over what can be done and bonus, I can eat meat again (YIPPEE!). Steve, Pete, I'm sending you two an sms so get your arses on msn so we can do something two weeks from now (or something). >:3

PS. Happy birthday Steve for yesterday (you old fart! :P J/k!).

It's been a month and a day since my dad passed away.

As mentioned, we have picked up the pieces but all that's left are memories of our father. Throughout the month, I've been depressed, moody and lost sufficient amounts of sleep. As Vince told me, "Too much thinking can give you more then just a headache." Really shouldn't have took yesterday off but my body says, "Rest...rest...REEEEEEEEEEEST!!!!!"

I could go on another break but that could resolve me running away from the reality of it all. Knowing dad, he'd tell me to face it, bite it, then go.

Something I picked up while I was at work...

It doesn't matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.
Anne Sexton

God I miss him...