In the time that I haven't blogged, I have:
- Bought and moved into my new flat
- Got married to the love of my life
- Gone on TWO honeymoons
Moral of post: I haven't blogged in a really long time, but promise to do so this weekend!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Absolutely exhausted
The last time that I woke up bone tired, I'd just finished a half-marathon prior to hitting the sack, so it has been really frustrating that even though you put in the sleep hours, you're not getting refreshed.
I put it down to almost half a year of losing my weekends to a variety of worthy reasons: marriage prep, wedding prep, honeymoon planning, nursery duty, home renovation, and all the associated tasks and errands they entail.
While it's exciting to finally be owning my very own pad (whee!), I can't help but feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of detail home renovation demands. It's far and away the most trying of the lot simply because everything is new. Buying an aircon is new. Choosing a type of paint (not just the colour you know, there's also odour-free, anti-bacterial, anti-stick, versions for every shade of ICI Dulux paint) is a whole new experience. Choosing a contractor is time consuming but necessarily so.
Add to that the fact that the amount of money being bandied around guarantees that we'll be in debt for the next... let's just say the near future.
On the bright side, the church and dinner venues are secured and the honeymoon is almost completely planned!
All that's left is to plan the wedding which happens in less than three months. Omg.
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Things have been a little crazy-looking at work, much like how the people on the Titanic viewed the waves before they were engulfed - *wah lan eh. Siao liao.*
There are a finite number of hours in a month. So we shall see.
One bright spot has been the revival of workout wednesday/thursday. It felt great to just sweat it out without the knee hurting. And now the pool key is back, so that means can shower after running, before going back to work. See the wave?
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If you know me, you'll know that I'm not the sort to start like, a wedding blog with countdown timer and continuous FB updates on MY FANTASTIC WEDDING... That doesn't mean I'm not excited, just aware that there are some on my FB update list who might not be invited to the festivities...
So far, the planning for the church ceremony and dinner has been pretty straightforward, with a lot of help from family and friends. Seriously, the offers of help (okay lah, some coerced) have been overwhelming. So thanks you guys for helping, really appreciate it - you know who you are.
So far, the plan for the two days looks like fun. The basic rules we're enforcing are:
1. Nothing is repeated over the two days, so you won't be bored if you attend both.
2. If we're not going to enjoy ourselves doing it, we won't do it. It's our wedding, dammit.
3. As much as everybody is giving us well-meaning advice about how a wedding is a one-day affair, and marriage is for life, STOP! We know! That doesn't excuse you from doing the best you can on a day/night as special as this.
That about covers it. Man that felt good. Digital diahorrhea.
I put it down to almost half a year of losing my weekends to a variety of worthy reasons: marriage prep, wedding prep, honeymoon planning, nursery duty, home renovation, and all the associated tasks and errands they entail.
While it's exciting to finally be owning my very own pad (whee!), I can't help but feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of detail home renovation demands. It's far and away the most trying of the lot simply because everything is new. Buying an aircon is new. Choosing a type of paint (not just the colour you know, there's also odour-free, anti-bacterial, anti-stick, versions for every shade of ICI Dulux paint) is a whole new experience. Choosing a contractor is time consuming but necessarily so.
Add to that the fact that the amount of money being bandied around guarantees that we'll be in debt for the next... let's just say the near future.
On the bright side, the church and dinner venues are secured and the honeymoon is almost completely planned!
All that's left is to plan the wedding which happens in less than three months. Omg.
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Things have been a little crazy-looking at work, much like how the people on the Titanic viewed the waves before they were engulfed - *wah lan eh. Siao liao.*
There are a finite number of hours in a month. So we shall see.
One bright spot has been the revival of workout wednesday/thursday. It felt great to just sweat it out without the knee hurting. And now the pool key is back, so that means can shower after running, before going back to work. See the wave?
#####
If you know me, you'll know that I'm not the sort to start like, a wedding blog with countdown timer and continuous FB updates on MY FANTASTIC WEDDING... That doesn't mean I'm not excited, just aware that there are some on my FB update list who might not be invited to the festivities...
So far, the planning for the church ceremony and dinner has been pretty straightforward, with a lot of help from family and friends. Seriously, the offers of help (okay lah, some coerced) have been overwhelming. So thanks you guys for helping, really appreciate it - you know who you are.
So far, the plan for the two days looks like fun. The basic rules we're enforcing are:
1. Nothing is repeated over the two days, so you won't be bored if you attend both.
2. If we're not going to enjoy ourselves doing it, we won't do it. It's our wedding, dammit.
3. As much as everybody is giving us well-meaning advice about how a wedding is a one-day affair, and marriage is for life, STOP! We know! That doesn't excuse you from doing the best you can on a day/night as special as this.
That about covers it. Man that felt good. Digital diahorrhea.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Twenty-oh-nine in review
Looking back at a post I wrote exactly one year ago which began with:
"It shouldn't be fair that 365 days could yield so much - how on earth are we ever gonna live up to 2008?"
I'm filled with satisfaction at how 2009 has panned out - way beyond what 2008 brought. There are so many things to be thankful for, and that's what I'll focus on first:
1. Question popped: And now the question is, how will it turn out in 2010? I'm so excited and some days I still can't believe it's really happening. But it is. :)
2. Goals fulfilled: I made the longest list of resolutions last year and checked off most of them halfway through the year, with just a few remaining.
Fitness-wise, the knee injury's kept me from completing the marathon (but hey, I tried, didn't I?), though the IPPT was cleared, and the bike is about to be purchased.
3. Work/Life balance: This was actually a reality for a good part of the year, and I feel a lot more settled in at the end of 2009 than I was a year ago. The opportunities to learn and the fantastic team I'm working with mean that I'm not thinking about moving any time soon. The new experiences (new biz, training mods, etc.) are keeping things fresh for me, and I sense that 2010 will bring with it even more opportunities to shake things up.
4. Perspective the magazine: It was bewildering how everyone pulled together to get this out in the five days from conception to execution. Five days!! Proud of everyone on the team; made me feel like I was back in the Chron room again, designing and laying out copy...
5. Old friends: I'm thankful for all the new acquiantances I made in the course of 2009, but what really surprised me was how wonderful it felt to re-connect with old buddies I hadn't seen in awhile. It was so easy to slip back into the groove, wavelengths undisturbed. Beautiful.
And with the highs, we have the lows:
1. People matter: A ridiculous number left last year, with some among them true friends who will definitely be missed. You know who you guys are. It's what the working world is, but we're stronger than that.
2. Late nights: Remember I said work/life balance was true most of the time? Well, the other times weren't fantastic.
3. Knee busted: Didn't realise how much I've come to depend on running to shed those kilos, not to mention how relaxing/addictive it is. I did a few clicks in Dec though, so hopefully I'll be able to get back to it soon. Swimming and cycling are great, but nothing beats the feet on tarmac at 11pm.
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2010's gonna be huge. Right now, all I can think about is the trip to Spain with you -- can't wait! Bring it on!
"It shouldn't be fair that 365 days could yield so much - how on earth are we ever gonna live up to 2008?"
I'm filled with satisfaction at how 2009 has panned out - way beyond what 2008 brought. There are so many things to be thankful for, and that's what I'll focus on first:
1. Question popped: And now the question is, how will it turn out in 2010? I'm so excited and some days I still can't believe it's really happening. But it is. :)
2. Goals fulfilled: I made the longest list of resolutions last year and checked off most of them halfway through the year, with just a few remaining.
Fitness-wise, the knee injury's kept me from completing the marathon (but hey, I tried, didn't I?), though the IPPT was cleared, and the bike is about to be purchased.
3. Work/Life balance: This was actually a reality for a good part of the year, and I feel a lot more settled in at the end of 2009 than I was a year ago. The opportunities to learn and the fantastic team I'm working with mean that I'm not thinking about moving any time soon. The new experiences (new biz, training mods, etc.) are keeping things fresh for me, and I sense that 2010 will bring with it even more opportunities to shake things up.
4. Perspective the magazine: It was bewildering how everyone pulled together to get this out in the five days from conception to execution. Five days!! Proud of everyone on the team; made me feel like I was back in the Chron room again, designing and laying out copy...
5. Old friends: I'm thankful for all the new acquiantances I made in the course of 2009, but what really surprised me was how wonderful it felt to re-connect with old buddies I hadn't seen in awhile. It was so easy to slip back into the groove, wavelengths undisturbed. Beautiful.
And with the highs, we have the lows:
1. People matter: A ridiculous number left last year, with some among them true friends who will definitely be missed. You know who you guys are. It's what the working world is, but we're stronger than that.
2. Late nights: Remember I said work/life balance was true most of the time? Well, the other times weren't fantastic.
3. Knee busted: Didn't realise how much I've come to depend on running to shed those kilos, not to mention how relaxing/addictive it is. I did a few clicks in Dec though, so hopefully I'll be able to get back to it soon. Swimming and cycling are great, but nothing beats the feet on tarmac at 11pm.
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2010's gonna be huge. Right now, all I can think about is the trip to Spain with you -- can't wait! Bring it on!
