In laws

My FMIL (fututre mother in law) is here since yesterday. She came here to get a mandatory check up for the health insurance she is signing up with. She is already 57 years old and no health insurance. This is not good. It is due to the fact that my FFIL (your guessed it, future father in law) is a very traditional person and he feels that buying health or life insurance is just like cursing the person to fall sick or die. Of course, that is not true and so RH went seraching for health insurances for his mom.

Well, she came with RH's youngest sister. RH's parents love her the most among RH's siblings. So, means that I cannot offend RH's mom, dad and sister. Hehehe. Anyways, these few days are gonna be really really busy. Entertaining FMIL, helping out mom with Delimanjoo and stuff.

And I am down with flu. I hope that I can survive this weekend.

Continued

So where did I left off the last time? Oh yeah! We got engaged in June. Actually, we bought an apartment in April, before he proposed. I said "we" and not "he" bought an apartment because we knew that when we bought the apartment, it was meant to be for the both of us. Lucky for me, RH's Dad decided that Rh should pay for the apartment himself. I initially wanted to put down my name so I can help out in terms of CPF because that is actually one thing that I have more than RH.

He was a foreigner so he did not have CPF. Yeah, notice I said "was". He applied for Singapore PR in April after apparantly realized that he is going to be in Singapore for some time. Hehehe. He claims to have moved to Singapore for me. I do not believe him though.

Anyways, we searched high and low (or rather central and east) for our dream apartment. We knew that we are looking for a private freehold location. RH initially wanted to get a place in Upper Bukit Timah because he was renting Maplewoods at that time and because his friend has an apartment in that area and he absolutely loves the place. (plus, of course it is cheaper than central or say east side).

We decided eventually that we wanted to stay at the East Side (Hurray!) to be near my parents. Of course, that was absolutely good news for me. I have ALL MY LIFE lived in the East. Yeap, our first home was in Telok Kurau Lorong L and then we moved to Telok Kurau Jalan Baiduri which is a street away. So basically, I lived in Telok Kurau all my life.

We did see many many apartments, (at leat 20). New developments, old developments, through showrooms, through property agents. Until we came across Haig Court and fell in love with it. Spacious 3 bedroom with floor space of 1345 sqft. Much smaller than my current house but big in terms of modern apartment. Full facilities, good location (it is situated near not one but two very good schools, one of which I went to, hee hee) and all. Of course there had to be a catch! It was expensive and beyong poor RH's budget.

So, we went on with our search. You thought we bought Haig Court, didn't you? We looked and looked and finally found Starville. A new development proposedto be ready by Dec 2005, full facilities, 3 bedroom, plus bomb shelter, small than Haig Court (only 1238 sqft) but we can't ask for too much, near MRT station, blah blah blah. It was great. Price was within our budget as well.

We brought RH parents to view the place and brought our parents to view the place. Negotiated price with developer big boss and finally got the place at a low price. RH's parents liked another development though. That is Coastarina, at East Coast Road. Good Location and price plus it is a penthouse. However, the livable space was tremendously small and there are no facilities cept for a small pool. Thank goodness, we decided on Starville and so now, we are on to a brighter future. Hehehe.

{So here we are, like proud parents of our new home.}

{This is a model of our Condominium, YES, ours! :P Ours is the third block from the left. You can't see the swimming pool from this side but it is a 50m lap pool. }

{You can see the pool from here. This side is facing the PIE.}

The apartment is situated near Kembangan MRT, only 10 mins walk. 20 mins walk to my current house. Near RH's in laws aka my parents. From this view, our apartment is third from the right.

Start of Renovation & Wedding Blog

Finally decided to start a Renovation & Wedding blog. Nope, I did not just get engaged nor did I just buy a property. Actually, my Fiance bought an apartment in April and I got engaged in June.

The thing is, it just occurred to me to do up a blog about it. Hee Hee! Yup, gonna be hardworking and try to jot down my thoughts and such although I think that knowing how lazy I really am, it would probably just be a photo blog with lots of pictures.

Hmm, I think I really need to update readers about what has happened till now.

So here goes! Let's start at the very beginning. How did I meet my fiance, RH?

Well, it began when I went back to Surabaya last year for Chinese New Year! Surabaya is the second largest city besides Jakarta if you don't know (Should read up on more grography, people). Oh ya, I did mention I was Indonesian, right?

Anyways, my family sometimes goes back to Indonesia to celebrate CNY because my grandfather (Dad's side) is just this really Traditional guy that has to have everyone together for CNY. My family, being brought up in a traditional way (thanks to my grandfather, dad's side of course) is very obedient to the patriach of the family which happens to be (yeah you are right), my grandfather (dad's side, obviously).

It is on the first day of CNY that my older sister SB and I were invited to lunch by an old friend and her husband. She says that she wanted to have lunch with us and a friend. We saw right through it. It could only be a matchmaking session which is quite common in Indonesian Chinese Community. I naturally assumed that the intended was for SB cos she is older than me by 4 years and my parents are too anxious to get her a BF.

Well, it so happens that the guy was being introduced to both of us.....he gets to pick who he likes! (Very unfair! Why don't I get to choose?) So, to cut the story short, that was how I got to know my fiance, RH. Turns out RH works in Singapore even though he is Indonesian, what are the odds of that happening. *feigned shock expression*

So, of course we continued our courtship in Singapore and finally got engaged in June this year.

Romantic Stuff

Hi ya all,

It has been another busy week. With more activities than I have time for. Learning to Scuba Dive and trying to make it for the coming weekend dive is not HELPING!

Yup, been to 2 theory sessions and 1 pool session so far. Things are moving along fine so far except I really do feel quite uncomfortable in the whole Scuba attire not to mention the slight Claustophobia I feel when I am submerged underwater. I hope I don't panic in open water, not because its dangerous but imagine the embarressment!

Okay, I am ready to go to my real topic, the topic pertaining to the blog title. My older sis had her betrothal thingy on Sunday. The whole wedding preparation thing has caused to be a little bit more sensitive to romantic songs, themes, watever in hope of finding stuff to use in her wedding when I came across this absolutely fabulous and romantic song by Guy Sebastian.

Been singing it to whoever cares to listen everyday without knowing the singer or title until my younger sis rescued me with a human name and title. So, I have decided to post the lyrics here and there just might be a small chance that she will use it in her upcoming wedding. :)

Angels Brought Me Here

Lyrics by Guy Sebastian

[Verse 1]

It's been a long and winding journey,

but i'm finally here tonight

Picking up the pieces,

walking back into the light

Into the sunset of your glory,

where my heart and future lies

There's nothing like that feeling,

when i look into your eyes...

[Bridge]

My dreams came true,

when i found you I found you, my miracle...

[Chorus]

If you could see, what i see,

that you're the answer to my prayers

And if you could feel,

the tenderness i feel

You would know,

it would be clear,

that angels brought me here...

[Verse 2]

Standing here before you,

feels like i've been born again

Every breath is your love,

every heartbeat speaks your name...

[Bridge 2]

My dreams came true,

right here in front of you My miracle...

[Chorus]

If you could see, what i see,

you're the answer to my prayers

And if you could feel, the tenderness i feel

You would know, it would be clear,

that angels brought me here...

[Bridge 3]

Brought me here to be with you,

I'll be forever grateful (oh forever Faithful)

My dreams came true

When I found you My miracle...

[Chorus]

If you could see, what i see,

you're the answer to my prayers

And if you could feel, the tenderness I feel

You would know, it would be clear,

that angels brought me here...

Yes they brought me here...

If you could feel, the tenderness i feel...

You would know, it would be clear,

that angels brought me here...

Busy Busy Busy

Hey Guys,

Have not been blogging for some time now. Part of the reason was because I was in USA for a week and a half.

For those of you thinking of going to Michigan, DO NOT GO! There is absolutely nothing there except the beautiful LAke Michigan and of course the famous University of Michigan.

Everything has been a frenzy ever since I left for USA and I have not rested until now. Barely days after I came back from USA, the company sent me to Jakarta to make Morrocco Visa for some colleagues who were going off to Morrocco to save our machines. Treated like a courier service but no choice, an employee is an employee..... :( So, meantime, still waiting for my sis to send me the pictures I took in USA.

Good Morning!

Hey,

Good Morning y'all. Hmm, it is indeed a good morning. After the heat wave couple of days past, it is finally cooling down.

I am still counting down to Saturday when I will finally be able to say goodbye to Singapore. Had a 10 course dinner at East Ocean yesterday to celebrate my Grandma's b'day. As usual, our family dinner turns out to be an affair for 24 people. Actually, it was considerabbly less people than the previous year.

Got so full last night I almost puked. But just almost! He He He. Tonight, I am gonna be having dinner with my two most fav people in Singapore so I am thoroughly looking forward to tonight plus the fact that I am gonna sign up for Ballet classes.

Ok, Ok, I know, I am too old to take up Ballet but what the heck. Gonna do it anyways! I am gonna take up Ballet in this life and its better to start now than when I need assistance with a walking stick.

What is it about dances that mesmerizes me? I think I love it cuz of the way it synchronizes with the music... :) It is often so cool to watch people dancing alone, in twos or even in a group. Argh, why did Mom never ever enrolled me in dance classes when I was young?

Oh well, enough with the regret and get starting on it......... :P

Back to USA

Hi, I know I have not been updating my blogs.

What can I say? Life in Singapore is BORING! Not much to do and not musc places to go. Luckily, I am kept busy by the million and one errands to run and the never ending lists of appointments to keep.

But today, I have an announcement to make. **** ding ding ding ding****

I will be leaving for Detroit Michigan on Saturday, 19th June. Finally, a chance to re-visit the country that provided me with the most impt education I ever had.

So, I am just counting down to the day, creating a list of stuff I have to buy in addition to the list of stuff that people are asking me to bring back for them and creating another list of things I have to bring to Michigan. No wonder my life is so boring.......

Looking through all the things I have to bring to US, I realized that I have to bring almost no personal belongings. I could just use my sister's stuff. However, I have a suspicion that my luggage would nevertheless be filled to the brim. What will be in it?

My dearest sister's many requests, of course........ VCDs, food, cosmetics, rice bin, hand towels and what ever you can think of that is not available in USA.