Saturday, March 31, 2007
Our flat is ready!!
Guess wat!!! We are collecting keys on 11 Apr 07!! Just checked the HDB website using my login (given by HDB) and saw the good news! Web was saying that his mum said a big and thick envelope from HDB came today but he got to work tonite and I am too anxious and tried my luck to check online 1st. Cun explain my feeling now, I am so EXCITED and HAPPY!!!
Supposed to meet one reno fren of mine as he has completed the proposed design and quote for our house but had to postpone the appointment coz Web was delayed by his training, somemore at Telepark (Tampines). Thus, I took a train down from Bugis and waited for him about 20 mins b4 we proceeded for dinner. Walked around abit and headed back to Raffles City. Hanged around until 11pm (when all the doors starting closing) as I came home and he's back to work. He will probably need to work till 4-5am, poor thing...
Supposed to meet one reno fren of mine as he has completed the proposed design and quote for our house but had to postpone the appointment coz Web was delayed by his training, somemore at Telepark (Tampines). Thus, I took a train down from Bugis and waited for him about 20 mins b4 we proceeded for dinner. Walked around abit and headed back to Raffles City. Hanged around until 11pm (when all the doors starting closing) as I came home and he's back to work. He will probably need to work till 4-5am, poor thing...
Thursday, March 29, 2007
3rd visit to BS
Met sis after work to visit my BS again to decide on the cloth to be used for my ROM dress. Eevntually chose the pink/red one and no more colourful cloth coz thought might look abit auntie. Left shortly after for dinner at Maxwell Market. I wasn't too hungry so just had fish soup w/o rice and sis had fish bee hoon soup. We sort of chose the wrong food coz its damn warm there, and we had to leave as soon as we finished.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Toys for car decor
Was talking to Peggy and had the idea of getting some soft toys for our bridal cars' decor. But dunno what to get coz din want those common characters people used b4 and constantly using. I thought of "Little Twin Stars" but dunno where to find and would be quite ex too. Meanwhile will just keep a lookout for cute and special ones.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Photographer 1
Met up with Alwin Lim, a freelance photographer to discuss on the photoshoot details for our actual day (AD) earlier. He told us, esp the bride to relax during the day but I felt he was quite shy instead. Maybe ice between us still not broken. He's also not so vocal but overall should be ok coz I saw his portfolio on his website and somehow find them quite good. He charges $530 for 2 half days (my case) and will have unlimited shots returned to us in DVD. There was one who charges $400 with max. 300 shots but his photos were so so only. Unless we find someone as good and cheaper, else we will probably confirm with him in July as agreed once we have the timings from the shifu (going to visit him in July again).
Sunday, March 25, 2007
2nd visit to BS
Went down to my bridal studio (BS) again as need to discuss my ROM dress design with the designer, Vivian. Finally decided on one design but suddenly I felt need to add sleeves now. It was a tube like dress with colourful cloth as requested by me. Anyway will need to drop by again next Wed so will see how then. If adding sleeves is quite easy, can just wait for the end result 1st.
There were only one couple and their fren there, and we were served by the assistant, Fannie. Vivian came by after a while when the store manager went to attend to the group. We heard that bride-to-be saying budget ard $6k, we almost dropped our jaws. Later when we heard the manager saying whole package will be $7668, we almost fell off from our sofa!! Some people really rich and generous leh. We suspect they could have strike toto or what...
There were only one couple and their fren there, and we were served by the assistant, Fannie. Vivian came by after a while when the store manager went to attend to the group. We heard that bride-to-be saying budget ard $6k, we almost dropped our jaws. Later when we heard the manager saying whole package will be $7668, we almost fell off from our sofa!! Some people really rich and generous leh. We suspect they could have strike toto or what...
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
ROM dress
Finally decided to go for a MTM ROM dress at my bridal studio. Called my designer, Vivian up to try to bargain and told her other bridal studio can offer me lower price and see if she is able to match coz no matter what, its easier and more logical to get from one place.
After much persuasion, she called me back and agreed to make it special for me once more, at $450 (after discussion with the store manager). I still find it too ex thus continued to ask for a better price, she agreed to discuss with her manager again and call me back. It was a longer wait and when she called, she said their best is offer me at $400 which really is a good price. I told her I will contact her again coz I might want to change the design instead of the one she drew for me last Sat. Would of coz want a better looking and one I truly like since I will be keeping it.
Told Web about it and he asked me to go ahead, to save all my headaches. He mentioned that they have been so accommodating to me so I might as well take it. He even offered to pay for it but I said its not about money. The initial quote of $500 could be seen as reasonable or expensive, depending on the design and materials of the dress. I would want my $500 to be worth it and try to avoid people slaughtering me for that. After doing much research, realised that MTM dresses are more or less above $300 so I felt better after negotiating for it again.
Met sis after work, initially to shop at more places but since I will go ahead with my BS, we headed straight to dinner then some shopping. While at Metro, we saw the "Monsoon" range of dresses, costing about $443 a piece and the materials are crap (lousy cloth)! I felt more assured that $400 for a MTM dress is indeed quite worth it, somemore I get something which will suit me and to my liking. Even the dresses at Tangs and Robinsons cost at least $250+ each, somemore they are just over-the-rack kind. I want something unique and not found anywhere else (to save from seeing whole street of people wearing same thing).
I have more or less one headache now, and hope I am on the right track. I do appreciate the BS for doing so much for me (adhering to all my requests, terms and requests), on top of adding so much extra stuff to their usual package. Well, maybe I am too innocent (too gullible with sales people, sales tactics etc.) but I believed I am paying for a good package and good service.
After much persuasion, she called me back and agreed to make it special for me once more, at $450 (after discussion with the store manager). I still find it too ex thus continued to ask for a better price, she agreed to discuss with her manager again and call me back. It was a longer wait and when she called, she said their best is offer me at $400 which really is a good price. I told her I will contact her again coz I might want to change the design instead of the one she drew for me last Sat. Would of coz want a better looking and one I truly like since I will be keeping it.
Told Web about it and he asked me to go ahead, to save all my headaches. He mentioned that they have been so accommodating to me so I might as well take it. He even offered to pay for it but I said its not about money. The initial quote of $500 could be seen as reasonable or expensive, depending on the design and materials of the dress. I would want my $500 to be worth it and try to avoid people slaughtering me for that. After doing much research, realised that MTM dresses are more or less above $300 so I felt better after negotiating for it again.
Met sis after work, initially to shop at more places but since I will go ahead with my BS, we headed straight to dinner then some shopping. While at Metro, we saw the "Monsoon" range of dresses, costing about $443 a piece and the materials are crap (lousy cloth)! I felt more assured that $400 for a MTM dress is indeed quite worth it, somemore I get something which will suit me and to my liking. Even the dresses at Tangs and Robinsons cost at least $250+ each, somemore they are just over-the-rack kind. I want something unique and not found anywhere else (to save from seeing whole street of people wearing same thing).
I have more or less one headache now, and hope I am on the right track. I do appreciate the BS for doing so much for me (adhering to all my requests, terms and requests), on top of adding so much extra stuff to their usual package. Well, maybe I am too innocent (too gullible with sales people, sales tactics etc.) but I believed I am paying for a good package and good service.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Wedding matters
After settling our wedding stuff bit by bit, I am now searching for photographers for the actual and wedding dinner, as well as car with chauffeur. Then the most headache will be still my ROM dress/ gown.
Managed to get some advice and intro over the forum thus contacted some freelance amateur photographers whose works are quite good but charges are high too. Right now, pure photography services without prints will cost around $400 to $680, with all pictures in a DVD or CDs. Am also asking for Peggy coz they also dun have photography included in her package thus hope can get a better bargain too.
I also asked from an old fren who does photography in a studio and he told me will usually cost $1k plus for professional and counted as 2 days for my case. I also asked my colleague cum irc fren for her quote coz I know she does freelance or sort of trying to do so, and thought she would charge me minimal as we know each other but she quoted me $750! Its so much more than a professional and she even told me before she quoted that she is not a professional. I almost fainted and told her straight its damn ex... Then she said the best she can go is $700 and told me usually people charge $750 a day. Ya I also know, but they are professionals leh... how to compare and quote like that... my toes were even laughing at that time. Din want to pursue further coz engaging her now is TOTALLY out of the question. Am quite disappointed with her, considering we have been frens for so long now...
As for the chauffeured car, I managed to find a company which charges quite low at $450 for 12 hrs for a normal merc car. They are also flexible in the sense that they can drive over to the bridal shop for tying of ribbons the previous nite or get the ribbons/ flowers from our bridal shop and they tie them. Should be finalising with them soon to secure the booking (need to pay deposit).
I am still searching for cheap tailor to custom-made my ROM dress. Last resort I will go to Peggy's BS (Bridal Studio) as they charge only $300 to $400 and I will be able to keep. The designer also mentioned she can work within my budget, which I might try to explore with my current BS too as they quoted me $500 is really much too ex. On the other hand, was thinking should just get a normal dress coz my ROM will be a small affair only with less than 20 people.
I had just intended to rent for free (only pay laundry charges) from my BS but Web mentioned I should buy/ make and keep coz its an important chapter for me. This also started all the headaches I am having now. I have been having sleepless nights becoz of my ROM dress so hope can settle soon. It should be more crucial than anything else now.
Managed to get some advice and intro over the forum thus contacted some freelance amateur photographers whose works are quite good but charges are high too. Right now, pure photography services without prints will cost around $400 to $680, with all pictures in a DVD or CDs. Am also asking for Peggy coz they also dun have photography included in her package thus hope can get a better bargain too.
I also asked from an old fren who does photography in a studio and he told me will usually cost $1k plus for professional and counted as 2 days for my case. I also asked my colleague cum irc fren for her quote coz I know she does freelance or sort of trying to do so, and thought she would charge me minimal as we know each other but she quoted me $750! Its so much more than a professional and she even told me before she quoted that she is not a professional. I almost fainted and told her straight its damn ex... Then she said the best she can go is $700 and told me usually people charge $750 a day. Ya I also know, but they are professionals leh... how to compare and quote like that... my toes were even laughing at that time. Din want to pursue further coz engaging her now is TOTALLY out of the question. Am quite disappointed with her, considering we have been frens for so long now...
As for the chauffeured car, I managed to find a company which charges quite low at $450 for 12 hrs for a normal merc car. They are also flexible in the sense that they can drive over to the bridal shop for tying of ribbons the previous nite or get the ribbons/ flowers from our bridal shop and they tie them. Should be finalising with them soon to secure the booking (need to pay deposit).
I am still searching for cheap tailor to custom-made my ROM dress. Last resort I will go to Peggy's BS (Bridal Studio) as they charge only $300 to $400 and I will be able to keep. The designer also mentioned she can work within my budget, which I might try to explore with my current BS too as they quoted me $500 is really much too ex. On the other hand, was thinking should just get a normal dress coz my ROM will be a small affair only with less than 20 people.
I had just intended to rent for free (only pay laundry charges) from my BS but Web mentioned I should buy/ make and keep coz its an important chapter for me. This also started all the headaches I am having now. I have been having sleepless nights becoz of my ROM dress so hope can settle soon. It should be more crucial than anything else now.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Settled lots of stuff
Finally settled my Bridal Studio package last Saturday. Made an appointment with them on Fri and went down after a movie with Web at GWC. The Bridal Studio (BS) is located at Tras street, the street with shophouses beside Amara Hotel. The whole street houses quite a few BS and I have chose "Signoria Nuziale" after much research over bridal magazines and forum. The mai thing that attracted me was the fantasy/ fairytale metallic pictures (you can check out their website) coz these are very unique compared to any other studios. Like I mentioned, I dun like those too natural pictures coz its so common and can take anytime.
I managed to negotiate for my package with reference from some research and oveall quite pleased. It might be abit more ex with less thrills but for a designer BS, I think its quite worth it. Its rather difficult to compare every package from each BS coz everything is different, from designers, designs, materials, service, photography, effects and overall experience. Researching does help as I finally found something I truly wanted.
I will be having my wedding gown and evening gown made-to-measure (MTM) there. The designer, Vivian had already proposed and will start making my wedding gown. Evening gown will be later as its easier to make. I was thinking of getting my ROM dress there, but its too ex (costs ard $500 to MTM and keep). They had initially agreed on renting a ROM dress to me FOC but Web said that I should keep it. They had initially quoted me $300 MTM ROM dress but I thought I could keep it. After calling back to verify, realised cannot and need to top up and the cost is way above my budget so have to give it a miss. Guess I would need to find some shops to tailor-made one.
Sunday
Finally managed to do the registration for our ROM on 2 June 07. It will be a small affair on Saturday with only a few frens of ours with our own family and just 3 days b4 my bro's customary day!
Saturday
Managed to contact the 1st solemniser on our list (near Novena Square) and he agreed to do the solemnisation for us. Will need to fax to him an official invitation form on Monday.
Watched the movie "300" at GWC. The movie was ok, except its fighting all the way. The effects were good too. Rushed down to the BS after the movie as we grabbed some buns 1st. Took a bus from GWC to somewhere in Shenton Way b4 walking down. Alighted at the wrong bus stop (one stop earlier) so had to walk a bit further.
After spending 2 hrs+ at the BS with viewing of photo albums, discussion of the package, signing up, measurements and one fitting, we left for dinner at Raffles City's MOS Burger.
Friday
Web skipped his D&D so we did out hunting for a venue for our ROM solemnisation lunch. After dinner at a coffee shop at Boat Quay, we ventured around the area looking for suitable venues. We had initially planned at Novena Square's Lao Beijing but thought could find something else 1st. Had wanted Peony Jade but its booked on the day we wanted, no choice. Eventually after much searching, we went down to Novena Square and confirmed the venue with a deposit. Overall its quite nice and menu quite reasonable so we took it. Finally settled another headache.
I managed to negotiate for my package with reference from some research and oveall quite pleased. It might be abit more ex with less thrills but for a designer BS, I think its quite worth it. Its rather difficult to compare every package from each BS coz everything is different, from designers, designs, materials, service, photography, effects and overall experience. Researching does help as I finally found something I truly wanted.
I will be having my wedding gown and evening gown made-to-measure (MTM) there. The designer, Vivian had already proposed and will start making my wedding gown. Evening gown will be later as its easier to make. I was thinking of getting my ROM dress there, but its too ex (costs ard $500 to MTM and keep). They had initially agreed on renting a ROM dress to me FOC but Web said that I should keep it. They had initially quoted me $300 MTM ROM dress but I thought I could keep it. After calling back to verify, realised cannot and need to top up and the cost is way above my budget so have to give it a miss. Guess I would need to find some shops to tailor-made one.
Sunday
Finally managed to do the registration for our ROM on 2 June 07. It will be a small affair on Saturday with only a few frens of ours with our own family and just 3 days b4 my bro's customary day!
Saturday
Managed to contact the 1st solemniser on our list (near Novena Square) and he agreed to do the solemnisation for us. Will need to fax to him an official invitation form on Monday.
Watched the movie "300" at GWC. The movie was ok, except its fighting all the way. The effects were good too. Rushed down to the BS after the movie as we grabbed some buns 1st. Took a bus from GWC to somewhere in Shenton Way b4 walking down. Alighted at the wrong bus stop (one stop earlier) so had to walk a bit further.
After spending 2 hrs+ at the BS with viewing of photo albums, discussion of the package, signing up, measurements and one fitting, we left for dinner at Raffles City's MOS Burger.
Friday
Web skipped his D&D so we did out hunting for a venue for our ROM solemnisation lunch. After dinner at a coffee shop at Boat Quay, we ventured around the area looking for suitable venues. We had initially planned at Novena Square's Lao Beijing but thought could find something else 1st. Had wanted Peony Jade but its booked on the day we wanted, no choice. Eventually after much searching, we went down to Novena Square and confirmed the venue with a deposit. Overall its quite nice and menu quite reasonable so we took it. Finally settled another headache.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Confirmed wedding banquet location
Finally confirmed our wedding banquet to be at the 88 Restaurant at HarbourFront Tower 2. We went down earlier to discuss on the package b4 confirming and paid $1000 deposit. It will however be on 30 Sep 07 (Sunday), instead of our customary the day b4. No choice coz most restaurants are either fully booked on 29 Sep 07 or they are too big or too small for us. At least this is one restaurant which we really like. The hall looks nice and bright the minute we made our entrance.
Browsed through a bridal magazine at AMK library thereafter (we took bus 166 all the way back to AMK). Saw some designs I quite like so took some pictures with my handphone!
Browsed through a bridal magazine at AMK library thereafter (we took bus 166 all the way back to AMK). Saw some designs I quite like so took some pictures with my handphone!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
More restaurant hunting
Web had to work today so we had arranged to meet earlier so I woke myself up early at 9am+, showered and stoned. Waited till 10am+ still no hear from him so had my breakfast (myojo mee) and continued to stone.
In the end, we decided to meet at 12.45pm at Dhoby Ghaut mrt stn and I brought my heavy laptop out. It was so heavy and me being half stoned, swayed while I walked with the heavy backpack. We had decided to bring it out in case we need to find some info from the net. Web will carry it anyway so bring lor... (btw my shouders abit aching already even though I only carried it to and back home).
Web had left earlier even though the job was not completed coz he said dunno delay till when and since his colleagues were still there. Went straight to the foodcourt 1st as he was damn hungry and I watched him eat (still feeling quite full). We then walked around abit b4 dropping by Mac to start using their wireless to surf. The stupid network obviously wasn't quite easy to get connected as will need to register b4 use. The network name was also not obvious and I had to trial an error. The initial network I used was the Singtel Wireless@SG but the signal was damn terok. Eventually managed to sign on using the Singtel network as signing into Mac network got lots of problems. Surfed for a while and made some calls and decided to go down Chinatown again to check out Spring Court Restaurant.
We did not look at the 3rd floor and when I called, the manager was not able to describe the place to me. End up the 3rd floor, which can accommodate up to max 18 tables (but will be very cramped), is split into 2 sides, worse than the 1st floor which only has pillars blocking - totally out of the question. After taking a second look at the 1st floor, I still dun like the place and Web said have to take if really no choice as its a good location.
We then walked over to Furama hotel to check on their restaurant but their manager was off today so we were told to call back Mon-Fri. Weird that restaurants managers can actually work 5 days week, especially when in service line. Anyway we dun quite like the hotel as its rather old and had a weird smell on the restaurant/ function rooms floor. Walked over to Riverside Mall to check out the Jumbo Seafood Restaurant but seems like its more of an outdoor setting so skipped. We passed by another rstaurant (Peony Jade) as we reached Clarke Quay. I like the restaurant setting (a darker concept but looked romantic) but all the dates from September are fully booked! No choice la, since no dates and Web dun really like it, he found it too dark compared to 88 Restaurant (Harbourfront Tower 2).
Finally last stop to Tunk Lok Restaurant (which is very last choice coz quite ex and not too accessible - ulu building) but found out that Liang Court will be starting renovation for the whole building from April 07 for at least 1.5 years. Feeling so tired and warm by then so stopped by at Mac again. Bought a drink as we realised there was a power outlet at our table and thus happily started up the laptop again, struggled for 10 mins to get connected to Mac's network and finally it worked! Had to register again as another name as the earlier one dunno go where... The network was unfortunately damn slow, really crawling and the whole laptop became slow too, dunno why.
Finally gave up after surfing some sites and played games instead. Discussed about the restaurants and finally decided to take 88 Restaurant afterall since we both like the place but will be either a Fri or Sun after our customary day for the dinner (meaning 2 different days). Called up the restaurant and made tentative reservations 1st on 2 dates while Web will need to go back and discuss with his parents then we will go down and pay deposit asap to secure the place. Sat until almost hungry then took a bus back to Orchard to have Subway sandwiches for dinner. Walked over to DFS to rest and nua on the comfi sofa till 15 mins b4 their closing time then left for home.
In the end, we decided to meet at 12.45pm at Dhoby Ghaut mrt stn and I brought my heavy laptop out. It was so heavy and me being half stoned, swayed while I walked with the heavy backpack. We had decided to bring it out in case we need to find some info from the net. Web will carry it anyway so bring lor... (btw my shouders abit aching already even though I only carried it to and back home).
Web had left earlier even though the job was not completed coz he said dunno delay till when and since his colleagues were still there. Went straight to the foodcourt 1st as he was damn hungry and I watched him eat (still feeling quite full). We then walked around abit b4 dropping by Mac to start using their wireless to surf. The stupid network obviously wasn't quite easy to get connected as will need to register b4 use. The network name was also not obvious and I had to trial an error. The initial network I used was the Singtel Wireless@SG but the signal was damn terok. Eventually managed to sign on using the Singtel network as signing into Mac network got lots of problems. Surfed for a while and made some calls and decided to go down Chinatown again to check out Spring Court Restaurant.
We did not look at the 3rd floor and when I called, the manager was not able to describe the place to me. End up the 3rd floor, which can accommodate up to max 18 tables (but will be very cramped), is split into 2 sides, worse than the 1st floor which only has pillars blocking - totally out of the question. After taking a second look at the 1st floor, I still dun like the place and Web said have to take if really no choice as its a good location.
We then walked over to Furama hotel to check on their restaurant but their manager was off today so we were told to call back Mon-Fri. Weird that restaurants managers can actually work 5 days week, especially when in service line. Anyway we dun quite like the hotel as its rather old and had a weird smell on the restaurant/ function rooms floor. Walked over to Riverside Mall to check out the Jumbo Seafood Restaurant but seems like its more of an outdoor setting so skipped. We passed by another rstaurant (Peony Jade) as we reached Clarke Quay. I like the restaurant setting (a darker concept but looked romantic) but all the dates from September are fully booked! No choice la, since no dates and Web dun really like it, he found it too dark compared to 88 Restaurant (Harbourfront Tower 2).
Finally last stop to Tunk Lok Restaurant (which is very last choice coz quite ex and not too accessible - ulu building) but found out that Liang Court will be starting renovation for the whole building from April 07 for at least 1.5 years. Feeling so tired and warm by then so stopped by at Mac again. Bought a drink as we realised there was a power outlet at our table and thus happily started up the laptop again, struggled for 10 mins to get connected to Mac's network and finally it worked! Had to register again as another name as the earlier one dunno go where... The network was unfortunately damn slow, really crawling and the whole laptop became slow too, dunno why.
Finally gave up after surfing some sites and played games instead. Discussed about the restaurants and finally decided to take 88 Restaurant afterall since we both like the place but will be either a Fri or Sun after our customary day for the dinner (meaning 2 different days). Called up the restaurant and made tentative reservations 1st on 2 dates while Web will need to go back and discuss with his parents then we will go down and pay deposit asap to secure the place. Sat until almost hungry then took a bus back to Orchard to have Subway sandwiches for dinner. Walked over to DFS to rest and nua on the comfi sofa till 15 mins b4 their closing time then left for home.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Restaurant hunting
Its a busy day as I was on mc the day b4. Supposed to have an IT meeting yesterday but due to my absence, it was postponed and I had to arrange again obviously. These people in my dept just cun be more independent... hai~
Initially decided to postpone the meeting to next Tuesday but one colleague said she might take leave, coz its school holidays so I tried asking my boss if 10am was ok. Another colleague will be on leave in the afternoon so cun too. She replied yes so as I proceeded to arrange and inform everyone, trying to kapok a room from a colleague as all other rooms were fully occupied. Then my boss called me and told me she cun make it coz need to rush out something... *many lines*. So I had no choice but to put in on Monday afternoon, very unwillingly as Mondays are always blue! Where got mood to have meeting, somemore with her!!
Was thinking whether to go lunch shopping or not until some colleagues dragged me along to the IT Show. Din want to go coz nothing much to buy and it will be damn crowded, which I hate. Anyway went with them coz cun make up my mind too and true enough, it was damn packed. The weather was also especially hot but lucky I had my umbrella with me! Really cun do without an umbrella nowdays, call me auntie I dun care... I rather stay away from the harmful rays of the sun and spoil my beautiful face hahaha...
Met Web at Chinatown after work to start our wedding banquet venue hunting. Started off with Spring Court at Upper Cross Street (shophouses opp Hong Lim/ Chinatown Point) but found the hall (1st floor) too cramped and too many pillars. Most of the people probably wun be able to view the low and small stage. We then had our dinner at the nearby chicken rice coffeeshop then took a bus down to check out the next restaurant (Habour City) on our list at PSA building. The restaurant looked ok but abit out of the place and too far. It was also located inside an office building thus quite quiet after office hours.
Left the place wanting to take a bus down to Harbourfront but took the wrong one as it headed to Jurong side (wrong direction and not going to Harbourfront). We had no choice but to alight few bus stops down and crossed the road to take another bus to Harbourfront. Luckily got some rebates else really waste money. Finally reached Harbourfront Centre and checked out the 88 Restaurant 1st at Harbourfront Tower 2. We liked the place as we enter as it was spacious and bright, with a few crystal chandaliers at the tall ceiling. Unfortunately, the date we wanted had been booked thus we need to either look at other dates or find other restaurants.
Walked over to Harbourfront Centre to check out the next restaurant (Dragon Gate) on the 4th floor. It was quite difficult to find if you go by the wrong lift. Its actually at the side where the cruise centre is thus we had to walk through the carpark as we used the lift from Harbourfront Centre. This restaurant was where my friend last held her wedding banquet about 6 years ago. Its been a long time and I really had vivid impressions of the place. The big hall was too big for us and the smaller one was too small. The other medium size one had been booked. Anyway we dun quite like the place as its too inaccessible.
Finally able to take a break after all the running around and had a drink at Mac b4 leaving for home. Will need to check out more restaurants tomorrow...
Initially decided to postpone the meeting to next Tuesday but one colleague said she might take leave, coz its school holidays so I tried asking my boss if 10am was ok. Another colleague will be on leave in the afternoon so cun too. She replied yes so as I proceeded to arrange and inform everyone, trying to kapok a room from a colleague as all other rooms were fully occupied. Then my boss called me and told me she cun make it coz need to rush out something... *many lines*. So I had no choice but to put in on Monday afternoon, very unwillingly as Mondays are always blue! Where got mood to have meeting, somemore with her!!
Was thinking whether to go lunch shopping or not until some colleagues dragged me along to the IT Show. Din want to go coz nothing much to buy and it will be damn crowded, which I hate. Anyway went with them coz cun make up my mind too and true enough, it was damn packed. The weather was also especially hot but lucky I had my umbrella with me! Really cun do without an umbrella nowdays, call me auntie I dun care... I rather stay away from the harmful rays of the sun and spoil my beautiful face hahaha...
Met Web at Chinatown after work to start our wedding banquet venue hunting. Started off with Spring Court at Upper Cross Street (shophouses opp Hong Lim/ Chinatown Point) but found the hall (1st floor) too cramped and too many pillars. Most of the people probably wun be able to view the low and small stage. We then had our dinner at the nearby chicken rice coffeeshop then took a bus down to check out the next restaurant (Habour City) on our list at PSA building. The restaurant looked ok but abit out of the place and too far. It was also located inside an office building thus quite quiet after office hours.
Left the place wanting to take a bus down to Harbourfront but took the wrong one as it headed to Jurong side (wrong direction and not going to Harbourfront). We had no choice but to alight few bus stops down and crossed the road to take another bus to Harbourfront. Luckily got some rebates else really waste money. Finally reached Harbourfront Centre and checked out the 88 Restaurant 1st at Harbourfront Tower 2. We liked the place as we enter as it was spacious and bright, with a few crystal chandaliers at the tall ceiling. Unfortunately, the date we wanted had been booked thus we need to either look at other dates or find other restaurants.
Walked over to Harbourfront Centre to check out the next restaurant (Dragon Gate) on the 4th floor. It was quite difficult to find if you go by the wrong lift. Its actually at the side where the cruise centre is thus we had to walk through the carpark as we used the lift from Harbourfront Centre. This restaurant was where my friend last held her wedding banquet about 6 years ago. Its been a long time and I really had vivid impressions of the place. The big hall was too big for us and the smaller one was too small. The other medium size one had been booked. Anyway we dun quite like the place as its too inaccessible.
Finally able to take a break after all the running around and had a drink at Mac b4 leaving for home. Will need to check out more restaurants tomorrow...
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Busy weekend
Its been a tiring but fruitful weekend. Went to collect our wedding bands on Friday at Suntec's Lee Hwa Jewellery and decided not to engrave our names on the rings. Reason being that its a smooth wear and will feel rough if engraved with names and as what the saleman said, we are in each other's heart, no need to engrave names on the rings as we dun remove and see anyway. Quite true la, a couple in love will have each other engraved in each other's heart... so heartwrenching...
Had dinner at the Marina Square food court again and quite crowded the Career Fair was on at Suntec. The "Qi Ji" store even had an early rest for the night as all their stuff were sold out. Walked abit then settled at Mac to discuss about our house and wedding matters till 10pm+ then went home.
Woke up early on Saturday morning (not so early but just 1 hr or more earlier than usual). Met Web at 1pm+ at YCK mrt train platform and we took a train down to Jurong East. Checked out stuff at IMM and rounded up with more discussions b4 we walked back to Jurong East Central for dinner.
Another tiring day today as we made our way to Tampines to catch a shutter bus to Ikea/ Courts. Not surprised that there were so many people and we alighted Courts 1st and checked out some electrical applicances' and furnitures' prices. They also have similar concept type layouts for bedrooms like Ikea. We particularly like 2 sofa sets and will KIV until we can spot a cheaper set. One L-shaped sofa was damn comfi and cost $1400++ while the other 3+1+1 set cost ard $1200++. We then went over to Ikea and started off with the ever famous Ikea cafe chicken wings and hotdog buns b4 starting off with big Ikea walk.
After alot of walking and deciding what to buy in future, we called it a day as we were both tired and thirsty. Good thing I had my water bottle with me so we saved in buying drinks (and trying to cut down on sweet drinks) even though we claimed 2 drinks from the Ikea friends card. Waited for the shutter bus awhile and we got some place to stand near the entrance of the bus and slowly shaked back to the Tampines mrt station.
Took bus 72 back to near YCK mrt station and cut through flats to AMK central. Went to NTUC Xtra after buying chrysanthemum tea from one of the chinese medical hall to check out prices there. Looks like we will probably buy stuff there as they are generally cheaper than elsewhere like Courts or Best Denki, plus can get NTUC points too. Bought a pancake each with a cup of bandung soya bean while we took a rest at the fountain area and left at 10pm+ for home.
Had dinner at the Marina Square food court again and quite crowded the Career Fair was on at Suntec. The "Qi Ji" store even had an early rest for the night as all their stuff were sold out. Walked abit then settled at Mac to discuss about our house and wedding matters till 10pm+ then went home.
Woke up early on Saturday morning (not so early but just 1 hr or more earlier than usual). Met Web at 1pm+ at YCK mrt train platform and we took a train down to Jurong East. Checked out stuff at IMM and rounded up with more discussions b4 we walked back to Jurong East Central for dinner.
Another tiring day today as we made our way to Tampines to catch a shutter bus to Ikea/ Courts. Not surprised that there were so many people and we alighted Courts 1st and checked out some electrical applicances' and furnitures' prices. They also have similar concept type layouts for bedrooms like Ikea. We particularly like 2 sofa sets and will KIV until we can spot a cheaper set. One L-shaped sofa was damn comfi and cost $1400++ while the other 3+1+1 set cost ard $1200++. We then went over to Ikea and started off with the ever famous Ikea cafe chicken wings and hotdog buns b4 starting off with big Ikea walk.
After alot of walking and deciding what to buy in future, we called it a day as we were both tired and thirsty. Good thing I had my water bottle with me so we saved in buying drinks (and trying to cut down on sweet drinks) even though we claimed 2 drinks from the Ikea friends card. Waited for the shutter bus awhile and we got some place to stand near the entrance of the bus and slowly shaked back to the Tampines mrt station.
Took bus 72 back to near YCK mrt station and cut through flats to AMK central. Went to NTUC Xtra after buying chrysanthemum tea from one of the chinese medical hall to check out prices there. Looks like we will probably buy stuff there as they are generally cheaper than elsewhere like Courts or Best Denki, plus can get NTUC points too. Bought a pancake each with a cup of bandung soya bean while we took a rest at the fountain area and left at 10pm+ for home.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Friday, March 2, 2007
Starting of a nightmare!
There are so many things to plan and worry now that we are heading towards a new life (and new home) together!
After securing the flat, the next thing is worry about is getting the HDB loan approved. Although the officer said that it will be approved, I still feel more at ease when we get an official confirmation. Need to check with HDB 2 weeks from the date we submitted the loan application documents, around 13 Mar 07. Now praying hard!
Next in mind is the ROM (with lunch) and wedding dinner. As we are targetting to ROM on 17 Jun 07, this is subjected to availability of venue and solemniser as booking for ROM only starts 3 months b4 the date we want.
We had wanted to avoid a wedding dinner and have a ROM lunch instead to save all the hassle but seems like not quite possible now. Web's parents came out with quite a no. of relatives to invite (else will invite gossip etc.) thus we decided to go ahead with the proper dinner, so that we will not make a loss. People usually only recognises marriage after they attend a dinner and give ang baos generously (hopefully). Imagine if we have a ROM lunch and end up everyone comes with gifts, we sure faint!!
Coming up with the invitees list proved a headache too. Finally asked my parents and they confirmed to have 4 to 5 tables for their relativesn and Web's side having about 7 tables. We should have about 7 more tables for our friends and colleagues thus need to start finding a restaurant (preferably coz hotel could be too ex) for the dinner. Next headache was having the dinner on a weekend as food is generally more expensive but bo bian, coz Web's relatives wun go if its on a weekday. What the heck la, if for me dun come dun come la, just bring the ang bao can liao. What to do, have to give in lor, coz they are paying for the dinner anyway, I just keep quiet and avoid any unnecessary arguements.
I also started sourcing for renovation (Interior design) contractors and approached 2 friends for help so far. Lucky thing I knew them since IRC days and hopefully they could come up with something attractive. Renovation works should start sometime in May or June, depending how fast we get our keys and after confirming who will be doing the renovation.
We need to have discussions of both the ROM and house matters over the weekend, and need to arrange for both parents to meet soon. I am taking it easy la, coz some things cannot be forced and rushed anyway but Web said I am abit bo chup. Actually dun have to worry so much la, must take it easy mah. Some people just worry too much and stress themselves out but nothing can be done or improved anyway. Just keeping my fingers crossed that we will not have any arguements b4 everything is settled. I am trying to give in whenever possible so I guess I am doing my part.
After securing the flat, the next thing is worry about is getting the HDB loan approved. Although the officer said that it will be approved, I still feel more at ease when we get an official confirmation. Need to check with HDB 2 weeks from the date we submitted the loan application documents, around 13 Mar 07. Now praying hard!
Next in mind is the ROM (with lunch) and wedding dinner. As we are targetting to ROM on 17 Jun 07, this is subjected to availability of venue and solemniser as booking for ROM only starts 3 months b4 the date we want.
We had wanted to avoid a wedding dinner and have a ROM lunch instead to save all the hassle but seems like not quite possible now. Web's parents came out with quite a no. of relatives to invite (else will invite gossip etc.) thus we decided to go ahead with the proper dinner, so that we will not make a loss. People usually only recognises marriage after they attend a dinner and give ang baos generously (hopefully). Imagine if we have a ROM lunch and end up everyone comes with gifts, we sure faint!!
Coming up with the invitees list proved a headache too. Finally asked my parents and they confirmed to have 4 to 5 tables for their relativesn and Web's side having about 7 tables. We should have about 7 more tables for our friends and colleagues thus need to start finding a restaurant (preferably coz hotel could be too ex) for the dinner. Next headache was having the dinner on a weekend as food is generally more expensive but bo bian, coz Web's relatives wun go if its on a weekday. What the heck la, if for me dun come dun come la, just bring the ang bao can liao. What to do, have to give in lor, coz they are paying for the dinner anyway, I just keep quiet and avoid any unnecessary arguements.
I also started sourcing for renovation (Interior design) contractors and approached 2 friends for help so far. Lucky thing I knew them since IRC days and hopefully they could come up with something attractive. Renovation works should start sometime in May or June, depending how fast we get our keys and after confirming who will be doing the renovation.
We need to have discussions of both the ROM and house matters over the weekend, and need to arrange for both parents to meet soon. I am taking it easy la, coz some things cannot be forced and rushed anyway but Web said I am abit bo chup. Actually dun have to worry so much la, must take it easy mah. Some people just worry too much and stress themselves out but nothing can be done or improved anyway. Just keeping my fingers crossed that we will not have any arguements b4 everything is settled. I am trying to give in whenever possible so I guess I am doing my part.
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