Feeling down…..

Hi all, here I am.. blogging… my previous post was about wedding bells, such a happy post…. Now… its a totally different one…

There are so many things running in my mind now.. work colleagues and the top most… my future father-in-law.

Lets talk about my future father-in-law (:

He just left us….. all of a sudden… by a silent killer named: Heart attack. Im feeling super down coz I do not have a chance to call him Pa.. or rather during tea ceremony: “Pa, drink tea.” It will forever be something that I won’t have a chance to do.. As a Christian, We believe that once dead, there is no such thing as offering tea to tablet etc… So I say, I will never have a chance. Sitting here, just came back from last day of wake, and tomorrow will be cremation (he is a non-believer)… have thoughts running in my mind….

He is a good dad who raised 3 filial son together with mum.. who work all his life supporting the family (even told him that he could stop working and enjoy life, he refused). 

We planned to organize a trip to China (his fav. country) next year, but its all too late…

He was going to be grandpa next year march…..

I will definitely miss him, and wedding without him being around will be different too.. He will always be remembered…

Despite his departure, I believe God has a plan for all these to happen, for US not printing our invitation card up till now (less than 2 months to wedding), God planned it all. Thus, I believe God has a purpose…. This event also draw us closer to God, being baptised and born again, we should walk closer with Him, reading His words…

From this event, I’ve seen who are my friends and who are just superficial… I thank those who came down and extend their condolences to us. Although he is not my dad, Im really affected.Those who know me, knows how I really feel.. I thank those who texted me, sincerely asking how I felt, they couldn’t came because they just got married. On that day when things happen, i receive texts from some who do not feel like coming down and gave a lot of excuses, my thoughts were.. if you feel oblige, do not come. 

Really appreciate some of your texts and appearance, it really does make a difference. 

Well, sad things aside… Some things at work really makes me feel confuse… I have colleague who stab right in the back.. despite she knowing that we know she is backstabbing us… she can act as if nothing had happen.. I wonder how such person exist, how are they brought up. Seriously? your parents taught you how to backstab others? and then make yourself seem so poor thing? being so calculative at work even though you are just a junior? Even my newly join staff is still your senior btw, if you are talking about rank.. ha… typing all these just gave out a smirk on my face… Well, I guess you are just not well-taught. by whom, I have no idea. 

During church on Sunday, I learnt something, God is sovereign. Be sovereign and do not say things that will harm others. For that, I will always remember to watch my temper. 

I have another colleague who always speaks bad of others… create politics… make things seem so bad when its not that bad.. Tells you half of a story making you think that the whole thing is negative. 

I AM SO TIRED OF ALL THESE. TIRED OF GOSSIPS, TIRED HEARING SOMEONE BADMOUTHING ANOTHER. 

I’m leaving.. soon. I will continue to pray and let God decides where he wants to place me. Least I am some one who will leave since I said so, not a threat.

Guess I have thrown all my thoughts in this post. Once again, I really appreciate all those who came down and texted me asking me how I am.. Really really Thank you.

God Bless,

J.

 

Wedding Bells!!

Yes! Im getting married! Its the most one of the most blessed and happiest thing that can happen on earth! God has blessed me with a Godly man, what more can I ask for? I’m so excited that we are going to lead a new chapter of life together. I always emphasize that wedding is just a process, for the public eye see that you are getting married. Whats more important? The marriage.

What happens if its like an apple, healthy red looking on the outside, but rotten in the inside? Thats why, wedding to me is not important. Many couples may disagree, many will spend lots of money for that day, some even go in debt. Thus this is very unhealthy for a newly-wed couple! Think twice before spending!!

My wedding gown, I got it made by AnnTeoh at Delfi orchard, the reason why I got it designed was because of my church strict requirements. Thats why I have to had it designed. I really love it! It is very elegant, sophisticated and of course….. very covered up. Heh.. My body is only for the eyes of my hubby. =D

My photographer, Douglas Fun from Avenue 8. What can I say? Very professional and I love the pictures he takes. Using natural sunlight. The pictures you see in this post are taken from him but played in Channel News Asia.

My make up artist, Cleo Chang. I SERIOUSLY love her make up. Unlike other make up artist, her make up doesn’t make u look as if you are someone else.

After my wedding buffet in church… I shall reveal where I get my caterer and Dessert table. Hehe… esp…. the DESSERT TABLE.

My single life of staying home alone is going to be changed! WE are going to start staying together, living together. This is so exciting as its going to be different from our usual life. Can’t wait to live under the same roof together. =D

Our honeymoon! LONG WAITED? Even BETTER than the wedding. 14 days for going overseas and travelling together. Just the two of us. Excited or what! Can’t wait to reach to this Chapter!! Its going to be exciting, fun, something new, something long waited! <3<3<3

I truely sincerely Thank God for walking with us all these while. Preparing for wedding isn’t something easy. I Thank God for letting me see this whole wedding process in another perspective. Its a 3 person relationship, God, My hubby and I. Without this relationship, nothing is meaningful, nothing can be achieved. We are truely happy and blessed. I feel that I’m the happiest girl on earth!

Recently, Desmond and I got featured in CNA (Channel News Asia) for their programme called “In Fringe 2”
Initially I thought our segment will only be a few seconds! But, as we watch.. towards the end, its like our own show. Its such a great experience to have CNA filming us during our pre-wedding shoot. How many percent of couples will get this chance? It is so memorable. I can show it to my kids next time! Hehe..

There you go, Click on the link below to enjoy Marriage Economics.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/tv/tvshows/new_document/the-economics-of-marriage/808888.html

Till I update again regarding my wedding preparation.. or post wedding pictures…

XOxo,
J. ❤

Dukan diet+Exercise

I’ve been introduced to Dukan diet by my sister, who lost near 6kg by following this diet, it isn’t as difficult as you think. In fact! You become health conscious…

Let me roughly bring you through this diet.. As I’m only 10 days old.. and I lost… 2kg. Healthily!

Phase 1 : Attack phase (3 days)

During attack phase I could only take in pure protein. No sugar, no oil (sounds unattainable) but it can be done, no vegetable ( you must be thinking that you will be constipated for the three days!), no potato, no carbs, no baked beans.. no fatty meat, or meat oil. Only all kinds of fish oils are allowed.

These 3 days are quite torturing.. especially day 2.. you can eat a lot of protein…. but just no carbs, when you are hungry? munch some chicken breast, NO FRIED FOOD okay! After these three days, you realize you will lose water. For me, I lost about only 800g, Depends on your weight, some lost 1kg-2kg. Since you are on pure protein, it is compulsary to buy OAT BRAN, not rolled oats, normal oats.. its MUST be OAT BRAN. 1.5 tablespoon everyday. It is an important role for the oat bran as it lowers blood pressure, regulates your bowel… add an egg or two and NON fat/LOW fat milk. Oh yes, you are allowed to take Non fat yoghurt. NO FRUITS ALLOWED for now, as they contain high level of sugar even though its natural sugar!

Cruise Phase (1-2months~depends)

During cruise phase, it really depends on how fast you reach your desired weight. Lets say you ended your attack phase with protein, Day 4, you can start Protein+veg (no starchy veg, continue no baked beans, no potato) Day 5, back to pure protein , Day 6 Protein+VEg, alternates so on and so forth. During this period, you want to speed up your weight loss so that you can end your torturing food intake (personally, i dont find it torturous as i enjoys fish!). Pair these phases with exercise to speed up weight loss! Whenever you have craving, buy a non fat yoghurt! yoghurt stores are not encourage although some are non fat, they tend to be very sweet! *psssttttt…. sometimes i have severe craving, i pinch a bit of carbs! and felt disgusted with myself! Think about the hard time u been through, especially attack phase, and yes, you will stay away from carbs!*

During Cruise phase, 2 tablespoon of oat bran daily is required.

Caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea are allowed with non fat milk. but no sugar pls!

I can’t blog more about the last phase as I have not been through it! But I will be more than happy to share what Im going through! Last phase is called the Consolidation phase, where u slowly bring back carbs.. but limited! Girls, ENDURE! soon you can have one or two celebration meals! It is worth it, and it feels great to lose weight in a healthy way!

These information are gathered after reading up on Dukan Diet, so if you guys are interested, can simply google dukan diet! or go to http://www.dukandiet.com (US web)

If you are interested to know more, you can leave your comments or PM me! More than willing to share! If not, visit the webpage and you will sort of know what its all about!

Till then! Keep healthy and exercising people!

Xoxo,

J