Wedding Purchases!!

Finally settled that stuffs I needed to buy for my wedding photoshoots and the for the wedding day itself. My mom bought a Destinee pendant and pair of earrings for me last sunday as my 嫁妆and she wanted me to wear them for my photoshoots :)

These are taken from LeeHwa website as I seem to take a good picture of the actual pieces with my phone's cam.

Yesterday, I managed to find 2 pairs to shoes to match my wedding gown and evening gown. Thank God that I managed to find them so quickly!! Went to DMK at IMM and found both the shoes there!

White shoes for my wedding gown & gold sandels for my evening gown

Mom also bought a set of pearl pendant and earrings from Poh Heng that could match her evening gown for my wedding :)

The purchases have been going smoothly so far...thank God! Now I'll pray for an equally fruitful time as we shop for Hun's shirts and ties for the photoshoots and our couple outfit for the casual wear shots :)

God's little encouragement

Hun and I have been referring to our home-to-be as an inheritance from God for us. In His small way, God used a verse to encourage not to lose focus on Him:

"Wait for the LORD and keep his way.

He will exalt you to inherit the land;

When the wicked are cut off, you will see it."

~Psalm 37:34~

Praise the Lord for his Rhema word for this matter!

On the way HOME

Recounting the journey so far...

- started with a dream with some vivid details
- did a search on streetdirectory.com based on my interpretation...saw the exact block and its surroundings. Love the surroundings! Just what I hope for!
- The location came up again in a conversation I had later that evening with Hun (Hun doesn't know about dream yet)
- Was on the MRT and carelessly whispered a prayer to see the block from the train..I saw it!
- Was planning the journey for a home-visit and searched the streetdirectory for the location...saw the block again!
- Within the next minute, on a printed map which I had printed previously and later used as rough paper, I saw the block again!
- Later in the day, when I went for the home-visit, I prayed for another sign. I didn't expect to pass by that block...this time I got to see it "live". When I saw it, I was reminded of a little impression some months back regarding the house type.
- Few days later, Hun shared with me about what he thought was a glimpse of a vision of our home...it confirmed one detail of the dream.

God is taking us on a ride of our lives! A journey of learning to trust. I was so sure He opened the way for Redhill...but it turned out not to be. I was initially shaken, but persisted in trusting in Him. Now He is leading us to this place...if we indeed settle down there, all praise and glory goes to Him! If it isn't again, all praise and glory still goes to Him, for the next place will be even better.

But one thing is sure...that is, when we finally arrive HOME, there'll be much rejoicing and thanksgiving. Who says a Christian life is boring? Learning to trust God is the most exciting decision you can ever make!

Project Slim-Down!

After trying on some gowns and suits...and looking back at old pictures taken 2-3 years ago...Hun and I decided that IT WAS TIME TO LOSE SOME FATS!!! Deadline is 6 weeks from now...Plan is to diet and exercise at the same time.

Yesterday we both decided to eat less...Hun was remarkable...had only 2 buns, 1 slice of papaya and 1 bowl of green bean soup for breakfast and lunch combined!! I ate a bun and milo for breakfast, and another bun for lunch....BUT in-between, ate some snacks my colleague bought for me from China...and a pack of cuttlefish...and a pack of M&Ms chocolate. Hun beat me to it yesterday!!

But for dinner, we totally indulged in home-cooked bak kut teh prepared by my dad. Not non-fat, but at least it was healthier and much more delicious!!

Today, Hun bought buns for breakfast and to eat as energy booster before his job tonight. As for me, I had a cup of soyabean drink with a small veg pau for breakfast. And soyabean and fish soup (no rice!) for lunch. By 4, I was feeling hungry again and made a cup of milo. Will be having another small bun before exercising tonight at Amore.

Way to go! I think at this rate we're going, we should be able to slim down at least a little in 6 weeks time! yay!

Wedding gowns selection

Went for my gowns selection yesterday. Took about 3 hours to find 2 wedding gowns and 2 evening gowns for the photoshoot and actual day. We told the staff at the bridal shop that we'll not be needing the car and the make-up artiste in the morning, so that was an immediate $500 off our package. yay! Now we are paying only $2888 :)

Decided to involve Hun's mom as I was advised by my own mom to involve her cos she traditionally has the right to choose my gown for me. Boy are we glad we go her to come along!! She's a rather conservative lady, and so quite a number of gowns which I tried on were a "no-no" for her. Although I must I admit I'm a little disappointed when she almost did not like one of my personal favourites, but thank God was I able to still be patient and not let my frustrations/ disappointment show on my face! Not that I blame her...but for the split second I was afraid that I couldn't find any that she likes!

But thank God, after trying a couple more, she felt the one I liked most was not that bad after all, and told me that between that one and another one, I make my own decisions, as long as I like it and it's comfortable. So I still manage to choose my favourite for the actual day, and my 2nd favourite for the photo shoots ;)

For the evening gown, the staff selected a dark brown one for me which I felt made me look old...I requested for one which I liked when I saw it at their website, and was glad that I could fit into it nicely...Hun's mom liked it too, compared to the brown one. I chose another simple peach coloured tea dress for the wedding shots and I was done!

As I couldn't find a 3rd suitable dress, we decided to have our casual shots after all. This was because I wanted to wear their kua, but all of them had the dragon and phoenix embroidery which we're not comfortable with.

Hun was more poor thing...couldn't really find a suit for the actual day that he really liked. But he did manage to find a tux for the dinner :) Hope he'll grow to like the one that the shop suggested for him!

All in all, thank God for a blessed time at the bridal shop :)

I've decided not to post the pictures for the gowns I've tried up on the blog yet...reason? I look so "cute and chubby"....shall slim down first, and hopefully by the next fitting on 18 Dec 2006, I would have lost a couple of inches!! I can wear all the gowns lah...but just that they are really very fitting...

We're having our photoshoots on Boxing Day. Both of us are getting really excited about losing weight now...to look good for the photos! 6 more weeks to go...Jia You!!

More signs? I think so!

Thought I received more signs...yesterday whispered a prayer carelessly that if I could see the block from the MRT, it would be a sign. Saw a block but I wasn't sure if it was the one...so I didn't think much about it.

This morning, when I was checking up on the address of a place which I was suppose to visit...loh and behold! The block was there on the map! And I'm quite certain the block I saw yesterday on the MRT was the one :)

1 minute later, I was preparing some stuffs for my visit. I wanted to bring some scrap paper along to scribble notes...and a map which I've printed out some months ago when we were previously looking for a flat surfaced. I had used that map as scrap paper since the other side of the paper was blank. Guess what? The block was there again!!!

I think this is too much of a coincidence? This is so exciting! Should I share with Hun the details yet? I really dunno...pray first. But thank God for the indications! I believe that these are really from You! :)

New Directions?

Seems to be having some headway in my housing issue. Had a dream 2 nights ago that seems to be an indication of something...and yesterday, saw something which seemed like a confirmation sign, and also was talking to Hun and a little clue seemed to pop up.

But I'm not sure yet...so Father, please continue to show me. I wann be sure it's Your directions before I move into action. So I'm waiting in expectancy for Your hand to lead me in the next step! Amen :)

Learning to trust the Lord is so fun! Builds my patience and trains me to focus on Him amidst of the distractions. Ever so often I'll be so tempted to give in to my anxiety and move ahead of Him, but thank the Holy Spirit that He guards my heart and keeps reminding me to stay focus. It's very exciting, really. Cos I'm always in a state of expectancy and anticipation...waiting eagerly for God's answer, never knowing when that will be, yet waiting in hope that when the time comes, it's God's best!

Really feel like Peter walking on waves...as long as my eyes are on Jesus, I will not sink! Now I only pray that I will not give up and be distracted...but continue to fix my eyes on Him!

Stressed...

Experts say that the next most stressful thing in life besides dealing with the death of a close family member is preparing for marriage.

Yes...I'm feeling the stress now. Since the balloting results was out, I suddenly realised how little time we have left to prepare for it. Looked at the papers and called up some agents to book appointments for viewing. But that somehow didn't seem quite right. I had a very unsettling feeling that I was jumping the gun somehow. before bed last night, mom's words of wisdom enlightened me: "If I were you, I would pray first before looking for a flat so soon after I know Redhill wasn't a success."

So I told Hun to cancel the viewing appointments and just take these few days to pray and seek God's direction. Feel like I'm a sail boat with my sail up, ready to go...but just waiting for the wind to come lead me in the right direction. Feeling quite lost now, with no idea of which area to start looking. Really need God's guidance.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to be patient and praying for peace while waiting for an answer. Still, the stress has been becoming more apparent lately...I've been having stomach discomforts for the past 2 days. Don't think I ate anything wrong cos I've been eating porridge and plain stuffs...concluded that it must be due to stress...have not been sleeping well too...busy dreams almost every night.

Feel like Peter walking on the water now...so difficult to keep calm and focus on Jesus when you see the waves tossing around you. I hope I can continue to focus and not sink into the water!!