Errands day

Today was entirely spent running errands for our new life together.

We woke up bright and early even though it was suppose to be our off day,

and even though it was raining soooo nicely outside (boohoo),

and fought the rush hour traffic + jam caused by spoilt traffic light + the heavy rain,

and got to the HDB Hub at 9 ON THE DOT (seriously) just in time for our first appointment.

That began our entire day of running around, signing papers, and slapping of our foreheads for forgetting things or printing out the wrong sheet of paper.

We are now experts in what NOT to do when buying a resale flat.

After that, it was off to the lawyers.

We decided to be thrifty and take public transport,

but being the super clever girl I am, I didn't bring my EZ link card.

And so I had to queue up behind a whole horde of Japanese tourists to buy my single trip ticket :(

But I am really thankful that the weather cleared up by the time we left the HDB Hub so we could walk to our lawyer's office without much of a hassle :)

Q hates lawyers now because our lawyer made the mistake of calling me 'Amanda'.

He even wrote it down on his checklist as 'Amanda'.

We actually planned to get everything done by 2pm so that we had time to enjoy our day off.

but we weren't done with it all till 4 plus :(

So our plans were kinda thwarted.

Today was much much MUCH more tiring than a full day at work.

But I'm really happy to have had the entire day with Q :)

Despite the many glitches in our entire day,

I'm quite content.

I'm still a bit overwhelmed by the seriousness of the things we completed today.

I sometimes still cannot believe that we are moving into our next phase of life together :)

I'm currently really excited,

because today it seems like my company is finally heading in the right direction..

but it's still too early for any celebration.

We have been here before and we had to take a few steps back.

So I'm praying really hard that this time, it's full steam ahead.

It's going to be a really hectic half a year,

but it's not like I didn't expect it to be.

WHEEE! :)

The wedding + house + coursework + work thing is starting to get to me.

Within the course of 6 days, I would have to deal ALL of them.

Sunday: wedding errands + meeting with the florist

Monday: HDB first appointment + meet with lawyers to settle bank loan stuff

Tuesday: Work

Wednesday: Work + meet with photographer

Thursday: Work + more errands

Friday: TEST for my certificate in Autism.

I know we still have about 5 months..

But I never do things at the last minute.

And anyway, I'm a little addicted to being busy :)

I'm not complaining! Life IS exciting :)

24

It's 5 more months to the big day.

I have chosen my dress but I keep falling in love with a whole lot of other dresses that are unlike the dress I chose.

It's really good I'm renting from a shop and that my choices are limited because if I could have any dress in the world, I might end up like Kim K and buy multiple dresses and have 10 changes within the 2 hour ceremony and reception.

Gown by Marchesa

By Rachel Gilbert

By Rachel Gilbert

Best fiancé ever :)

I don't know how to describe the past week.

A TON of heart breaking moments.

Even Valentine's day was somewhat spoiled.

A lot of tears, frustration and pain.

But also a lot of hugs, leaps in trust and faith and love.

But after everything, I have come to a conclusion.

I have the best fiancé ever.

He wins hands down.

And he will win the best husband ever prize in 5 months.

Not because he did something fantastic for Vday.

For the record, we went to watch a bollywood movie (no surprise there).

There was only one other Chinese guy there.

Every one else was Indian.

It wasn't anything special.. but it was very us :)

Which was actually quite nice :)

Anyway, he wins because he has been nothing but supportive, reassuring and loving throughout this terribly frustrating period.

Everything has gone downhill EXCEPT my faith in us as a couple and in him as a husband.

The biggest winning point has to be that he is NOTHING like my dad.

You know how they always say you always marry someone like your dad and their similar habits will annoy you to no end?

I don't know if this means he was meant for someone else.

If he was, I'm sorry but you must already have a really awesome father.

So it's only fair that I steal him for FOREVER ;P

My dream wedding...

Only has about 50 guests.

The weather is 23 deg.

I can have tulips in my bouquet because the weather isn't too hot or humid.

I can walk down the 'aisle' barefoot because it's just going to be soft grass.

No one tells me I need to have a wedding dinner.

We have a nice sit down reception in the middle of a huge field filled with daisies.

Everyone gets an awesome goodie bag at the end of the whole event.

But it sure is a distant dream :(

Boutonnieres

One of the things I think about a lot is the Boutonniere.

I think that people concentrate a bit too much on the bridal bouquet and forget to look at the groom's flowers.

I found a few that I really really like:

(via 100 layer cake)

This is my favourite because it looks like a miniature version of what could be the bridal bouquet.

And almost anything miniature wins instantly.

How they even managed to find roses that size baffles me.

(via stylemepretty)

And then there are the succulents that make that boutonniere a little more unique.

(via greenweddingshoes)

And another example of a very cute succulent boutonniere with the little yellow balls that I absolutely adore.

Of course there is the option of going without so that you have one less thing to think about..

but I would rather the groom have some flowers.

It'll make him look a bit more posh and in the spirit of a wedding ;)

edible bouquets.

I used to tell Q that when we got married I wouldn't want flowers in my bouquet.

I would much rather prefer to have something edible.

But when the real planning came along, it was thrown out because the bridal shop was providing one for me anyway.

But today while browsing blogs, I came across this:

via austinweddingblog

Now I feel like I want an edible bouquet again :P