Let's pray hard that everyone is healthy, especially our parents. As people grow older, sickness tends to attack us, be it any kind of sicknesses.

Today, went to see the doctor again. He is now suspecting another syndrome, which is Myasthenia Gravis. He then suggested that mum had her blood test again to check whether the results for Guillain Bare Syndrome is positive or not. Anyway, he did confirm that my mum would recover eventually. It's a matter of time.

Such a coincidence, I met Choo Sean's parents in PAH. I immediately rang her up and was informed that her dad had a growth in his nose. He is awaiting the results from the ENT specialist. Hopefully, it's not harmful.

And yesterday, May told me that her father was admitted to hospital for an eye operation. He had a retina detachment.

And before my mum was sick, Tze Chin's mother has been suffering a spinal pain near her neck area. She has seen so many specialist around and now pending decision making whether to go ahead for operation or not.

Life is so short. Or maybe we are getting older, so do our parents, thus, sicknesses and diseases are everywhere to attack us.

Let's stay optimistic and pray hard that everyone will recover soon. Hopefully, my prayer would be answered.

Hurray, I finally got my very first lappy few weeks ago during PC Fair. So So happy!! At first, I was considering buying a Dell laptop, but instead finally got myself a Asus laptop. As this model is kinda slim and light. And it comes with i5 processor. So, it's much cheaper and lighter compared to Dell. And I'm officially poorer by RM3k.

I just love it so much!!

My mum is sick, due to the side effect of H1N1 vaccination. Vaccination isn't it supposed to protect us from contracting certain sickness? But, if there were side effect attached to it, shouldn't it not to be introduced to the public?

Symptoms:
Difficulty in swallowing and drinking
Hoarseness of voice

At first, she went to see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist, he diagnosed her of having Vocal Cord Palsy. He then referred her to see a neurosurgeon. She then had her MRI and CT Scan of neck. Luckily, the reports came out to be normal. She is then referred to another neurology specialist. She is now suspected with Guillian Bare syndrome, where only 1-2 of every 100,000 - 200,000 would be infected.

Anyway, we are going back to do some tests this Wednesday, and pray God that everything would be fine. I hope it was just a mere viral infection.

So, do not take any vaccination unless it is proven with no adverse side effects.

I was too busy to update my blog in the past few weeks. I have lots of things to share, just that I was too lazy to upload the photos from my camera to the computer.

Anyway, there's no better reason for not doing so in this week, as I'm on leave.

Hurray!! Finally, it's time for me to take a rest and energize myself after the long battle.

Well, I really like cross stitching very much, though it took me quite some time just to finish one project. Even my close friends knew that I love cross stitching much that they are giving me a cross stitch as my wedding gifts, I really appreciate their kindness as I know that every stitch represent their blessings:-

From my fellow colleagues from MR- BengLay, CheeHuey, May, SiewYee, Tze Chin & Darrel

From my best mate- Geok Siew

From my godsister- Connie

I Love you guys!!!!

Handmade Houses of Provence Collection By Michael Powell

A wonderful collectable series of counted cross stitch designs that depict a row of traditional French Provencal village houses. In the background the rolling hills provide the perfect backdrop to this pretty street scene. The houses can be stitched and individually framed or butted up together to create the full street scene of five houses.

Wedding entails a lot of work and pressure. It is totally not that easy at all. A lot of things are to be planned and done, just for that two BIG days, ie Wedding Dinner & Wedding day.

I had pre-wedding blues prior to my wedding, due to the heavy workload I had, yet I have to prepare for my wedding.

I got this checklist from the website and find it quite useful, for which I have further edited and customised, and hence would like to share with my fellow friends who are preparing for their wedding:
10 – 12 MONTHS BEFORE:

- Set your wedding date. Pick a few dates, just in case your desired venues are not available
- For date picking, you may consider this place in Penang, which is quite famous among the locals 金吊桶, Tel:04-2271655
- Discuss with parents and future in-laws on the style & size of wedding ceremony
- Book a date with the ROM and the ceremony venue
- Read More About Getting Married in Penang
- Submit forms for R.O.M.
- For R.O.M., you may consider Penang Moral Uplifting Society, Tel: 04-2267248

6 – 10 MONTHS BEFORE:

- Select the bridal boutique, followed by the bridal gowns and suits
- Shop for bridal accessories like bridal shoes, shirts for the groom and jewellery
- Have your studio / outdoor wedding photo shooting session
- More about preparation for photo shooting
- Draft your guest list
- Source for reception venues that suit your taste and budget
- Confirm and book your venues if you haven’t done so
- Choose and buy wedding rings, order engraving

3 – 6 MONTHS BEFORE:

- Confirm your tentative guest list
- Work on the final arrangements’ programs for wedding dinner, i.e. entertainment
- I engaged Starzband, Tel:012-4204971 (Edwin) as the entertainer of the night, and I am extremely satisfied with it
- Choose your favours, i.e. wedding cakes
- I got mine from Juat Khoon Pastry Centre, Tel:2632858 (Mr Foo)
- He is very kind to give a mock wedding cake for cake cutting ceremony which is nicer than those provided by the restaurant
- Final confirmation on wedding venues
- Arrange wedding transportation
- Arrange out-of-town guest accommodations
- Engage the photographers / videographers for the day
- I appointed Alex Tan as my photographer, and I'm astonished at way he captured all those wonderful moments. He can be contacted at 012-4037172
- Select your bridesmaids, best man, groomsmen, ring bearer, etc. Inform them about their duties.
- Help mothers of the bride and groom to choose their dresses


2 – 3 MONTHS BEFORE:

- Print you wedding cards, as most caterers provided you with the cards without the inlets and envelopes
- I got mine printed by Andy, Tel: 012-4238852
- He offered a much cheaper compared to those printers out there
- Reconfirm menu details. Remember to make arrangements for guests who are vegetarian or guest who takes halal food.
- Mail wedding cards
- Finalize your transport and music arrangements.

1 MONTH BEFORE:

- Prepare payment envelopes / ang pow for fees and gratuities; or gifts for your wedding party. Eg. Your attendants, relatives etc.
- Have a final fitting at the bridal boutique. Ensure your bridal gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses will be ready on time.
- Finalise your floral arrangements, i.e. hand bouquet for the bride, corsages for the groom, bestman and bridesmaid during wedding day; hand corsages for the bridesmaids during wedding day; corsages for VIPs during the dinner
- Ask relatives and friends to help at the wedding and reception.
- Buy your guest book
- Arrange for the supply of beer, wine or liquor for the wedding dinner, should you need one
- You may try this, Seng Hoe (PG) Sdn. Bhd, Tel:04-2610921 (Mr Yap)
- Arrange for the caterers for the wedding day
- I engaged Sin Hong Kee Catering Services, Tel: 04-6443711

2 – 3 WEEKS BEFORE:

- Confirm dinner attendants
- Confirm dinner menu and food tasting
- Confirm final program and decorations for dinner
- Finalize seating arrangement for dinner
- Remind florist to arrange for bridal bouquet and corsages to be sent to your place early or arrange for pick-up one day before your wedding
- Submit the final guest count to the caterer / hotel/ restaurant
- Arrange your head table seating.
- Have a facial and hair mask

1 WEEK BEFORE:

- Have your rehearsal (if applicable)
- You may want to double check on the auspicious hour and have a run- through of the actual day customary formalities
- One last fitting of your bridal gowns to ensure the size fits as there can sometimes be drastic weight loss due to nervousness or franticness as the big day approaches
- Have a briefing with bridesmaids, best man and ushers to finalize duties assigned
- Book a relaxing massage or spa for the two of you to soothe away jitters and stress you have built up over the months
- Rest and eat well, drink lots of water so you’ll be absolutely fresh for the big day

1 DAY AHEAD:

- Pamper yourself with manicure and pedicure
- Perhaps, the groom may also have his manicure done, as hundreds would be shaking his hands on that big day
- Pack things to take to the wedding site
- Relax and sleep early

DAY OF THE WEDDING:

- Take a good breakfast.
- Have your hair and makeup done.
- Have your bridesmaid/ bestman to help in giving out your gratuities such as ang pow on your wedding day while you enjoy your wedding day without fussing over the small stuff..
- Enjoy the day

AFTER THE WEDDING:

- Tie up all the loose ends, i.e. settle any outstanding payments
- Send a token of gratitude to those who have lent you a hand in this big occasion

* My wedding did not follow the traditional Chinese cultural customs, and hence the checklist is not comprehensive enough if you are to abide by the traditional customs.