Monday, November 07, 2011

121011

121011

On this special day, he popped :)

NB has always tried to convince me that there's no need to propose since we already have a house but I know deep inside, my NB will still do it and even try to surprise me while doing it =D

Earlier this year, NB presented me with 2 tickets to Macau proclaiming that we will be going for a trip! Yay! Of course, he mentioned of a proposal there :P
Being such a thrifty guy, I naturally believed it was to "pop" there since he would have wanted to make it different from others as well!

So closer to "P" day, I was feeling under the weather due to work so NB told me to take half a day off so he can bring me out despite him going into quiz period.
Managed a snag a good day to take half day on 121011.
But on the morning itself, my mum told me NB came over to take something and said he's gonna surprise me.
So, his surprise plans sort of backfired here though I sort of already had some gut feel he is up to "no good" since it's unusual that he will ask me to take leave and plan the itinerary for the day...
WAhahahaha!
Still, I didn't know exactly what NB had in store for me :)

Met up with him at Vivo for lunch, he was slightly late!
We then went over to Sentosa and strolled aimlessly at Siloso beach.
Sat down at our old hangout spot and chatted while looking at the passing ships :)
Then, it began to rain and we went over to the Merlion area. That was where I told NB about what my mum said... Hehe!

Feeling upset but still refusing to say anything, we then strolled to RWS.
That's where he gave me a piece of paper with little sweet notes and ended with a question "Is love blind?"
Very apt as he took out an eye mask and "forced" me to wear it!
And so NB blind-folded me for an embarrassing short walk that seemed like ages...

The noisy surroundings then changed to one that is very quiet.
I remember hearing the sound of the lift opening and closing before walking a pretty long stretch of carpeted floor. Then we stopped as he went inside a door.

So finally, I removed the mask and I was standing in front of a hotel room's door.
A cute sticker was stuck on the door which asked of me to count down before opening the door with the card on my hand.

The room was pitched dark when I stepped inside.
With my natural reaction, I slotted the card in to on the light!
That's when NB had to stop me and I quickly took the card off to off the lights.

That's when I saw it.
A pathway lighted by glow-in-the-dark stickers guided me to the bed where the ring comfortably sits on a cushioned box with a warm ray of light shining on it.




Then my NB popped :)
It was a cute scene which makes my heart flutter.


Our Engagement Cert by NB :)


The Mastermind and yours truly


Playing with the rose petals.






Thanks baby for this memorable day! :)


Seeing Hotel Michael for the first time after the proposal!

And so, we stayed for a night at the place with clothes that NB brought along from my place.
So it was not just the ring that he took from my house. ;)

Thanks NB for this lovely day.
Will remember 121011! Keke!
Looking forward to our upcoming year-end trip, key collection, home renovation, registration of marriage, wedding in a couple of years' time and lots of wonderful time together moving forward!

Plenty of milestones coming up for us!

LMHK always :)

Saturday, January 01, 2011

Recap 2010
(排名不分先后)

Happy New Year! :)
  • Went through a roller coaster ride as the department changed (for the better?), definitely learnt more things!
  • Watching the progress of our house makes me feel bliss yet a lil stressed.

  • Won a trip to South Africa with Nauti Boy for the World Cup! The furthest I've travelled so far and extremely memorable!

  • Traveled to Taipei (like finally!) with Ju & Gwee and experienced Taiwanese 的热情!

  • Removed my braces after 1 year & 9 months!

  • Paid 5% down-payment to our house! We now have an asset!

  • Need to lose more weight! This seems like a yearly resolution
  • Niece Yi Xuan is 3 and can speak alot now! Nephew Dylan is 5 and is better in using iPad than me
  • 1st baby chummy, Chole was born!


Score 2010

1) Put aside a fixed amount of monthly salary for house
10 points
2) Save X amount of money
10 points
3) Spend more quality time with family and friends
7.5 points can be improved
4) Treasure this relationship with Nauti Boy
10 points
5) Slim down to personal expectation
0 points I think my colleagues like me fat.
6) Try to cure my gastric problem (doctor)
2.5 points Stomach condition did not improve, arranged for medical check up on the first working day of 2011!
7) Cut down on spicy, fried food, tea and gastric inducing food.
5 points Can be improved
8) Complete my braces treatment
10 points YAY!
9) Progress at work whether it's in the bank or elsewhere
10 points Had a good bonus though pro-rated. Looking forward to Jan's payout
10) Be a happier person by 2011
10 points :)

Total score for 2010:
75% - A1

May 2011 be better!

Resolution 2011

  • To save the targeted amount as planned for the house
  • Progress at work whether it's in the bank or elsewhere
  • Spend more quality time with family and friends
  • Getting ready for a brand new journey with Nauti Boy
  • Slim down to personal expectation (Prays!! er... I mean, exercise!!)
  • To cure my gastric problem (doctor)
  • Cut down on spicy, fried food, tea and gastric inducing food.
  • Take good care of skin, to go facial at least once a month
  • Find an alternative money making business idea!
  • Be a happier person by 2012