2 years on..

And I love her more.

 

they changed my TV!

That’s never happened before. This morning, it was good ol’ flatscreen CRT. Now, it’s a Samsung LCD TV!

Nice.

Sri Lanka’s pretty cool, especially when you’re given quite a bit to spend, and put up in a 5-Star hotel. Too bad it’s not by the beach, and too bad I’m not on holiday. Still, I’m quite glad it’s nice conditions.

I miss Liz though. We just celebrated our 1st year anniversary, and my oh my .. how time flies. Looking forward to more fun-filled, romance driven, funky-planned, discussion-turn-to-debate-turn-to-argument-turn-to-forgiveness moments, and most of all, a God-standard-setting family that thrives on the favour of God through obedience.

Can’t wait.

To turn on the LCD TV. Heh. Later, mates.

wedding speech

Just thought I’d post the speech I composed the night before the wedding ceremony.

That was the reason why I was looking at my phone as I delivered it in church.

my first movie outing with my parents.

After 26 years, this is the first time my family has gone out for a movie together.

I know. I was astounded myself! Before anything, here’s the proof!!

First time yo .. of course with the inclusion of Liz!

We decided to go for a movie (Wolverine, was it?) in Penang during our short Labor Day weekend break .. and it was our 1 year engagement anniversary too! I was surprised myself, how fast time had passed.

One for the books!

what people say

I learnt recently, that no matter what people may say about you, it’s important to guard your heart and know that if you’ve tried your best, done all that you are able to, and have a clear conscience with God at that .. you’re okay.

Of course, it’s not an excuse nor a way to deny that you have shortfalls .. but to allow the negativity to seep in and affect the way you perceive and behave in the whole situation does not help.

it’s lonely ..

.. when you don’t have family to turn to in times of need.

I remember asking my half-brother how life has been all these years, and that was his reply. Then my heart went out to him, having gone through prolly 30 years of that and yet, being open to connecting with his past, and the people involved in it. And that includes me.

That spurred me to offer my brotherhood, though not knowing what I can do to at least bridge that gap, but still will I try.

I called him recently, asking for him to be present at my wedding .. and I am glad to say that he will be making the trip back to Penang for the dinner.

I have a great desire for my wedding, on top of being the biggest step of my life in terms of commitment, to be a celebration of friendships, relationships, especially with family. And I pray that it will come to pass.

my cactus

I asked my mom for some cactus last I was back in Penang, August I think. So she gave me 4 pots of plants and for the first 2 months I faithfully watered them daily. My green inconsistencies caught up (no surprise, all the plants in the SS12 Subang house died when I was a student then) and soon after, the plants were neglected.

A few days ago, I checked up on the plants and as I took a closer look, I saw a flower bud on the cactus! Today, the flower is beginning to bloom.

last day of tagging!

I’m so glad it’s the last day of tagging. Don’t have to come super early again, lugging 5 handhelds and 3 cradles, 2 laptops and 1 big bottle of water on 4 of BlackJack‘s wheels!

The drive here was so enjoyable, with John Mayer’s Where the Light is – Live in Los Angeles album playing in the car. Have only listened to the first CD, will pop the second one on the way back!

Can’t wait.

To go back, and to listen to the 2nd CD.

wedding prep!

We bought the dress!

Check it out!