The girl who can burn water...attempts brunch.

Public Holiday, my hands got itchy...have been wanting to try a simple breakfast for the family, especially BH...so...( This ended up as lunch BTW, cos we woke up late and me mum had already made thong yuen..hehehehe)

Anyway, this was the butter and garlic, which was chopped the night before and mixed up for garlic toast lar.
Me...trying hard not to chop off fingers...

The French Baguette...wholemeal, yummy!

The next day....

White button mushrooms...for sauteing.

Chopped up mushrooms, peppers, spring onions and onions...all ready to go.

Mushrooms..sauteed

Back Bacon and Streaky Bacon, fried....

Frying onions, without burning em...hehehehe...quite a feat for me!

All my other ingredients...smelt good, so couldn't have gone that far off, lar.

Telur, lima biji, with milk, some shrooms, salt and pepper..

The scrambling...yea, it looked like omelette's, right? But I like my eggs scrambled, so sue me..this is scrambled eggs ala Mrs. BH..!

BH did the buttering of the bread, added in some spring onions into the butter...smelt real good.Had to shoo BH away from kitchen...this was MY day to cook..hehehehe.Oh, the bottom tray is hash browns..instant ones..into the oven it all goes.

Hash browns....turned over....

And finally....scrambled eggs with peppers, bacon bits, spring onions, served with bacon, hash,peppers,tomtoes,mushrooms and toast!

The memoirs of Mrs. Wong

A few people have asked, what it feels like, being married and all..a few have already started calling me by my married name...sounds a bit funny to me still, but I'm getting used to it! Hehehehe. Other than the fact that my left ring finger feels naked at the moment ( we sent our rings for minor adjustments yesterday), it's been good.

So far, I have inherited, overnight, another set of parents, a brother and sister in-law, a host of aunties and uncles and cousins, 2 nieces and a nephew. Can't wait to spoil the kids, they aren't mine, kekekeke ( evil laugh). It's gonna be fun being the nice aunt, who gives in to what the kids want.Hahahaha.

The downside is of course I no longer live with my folks, who must be missing me, though they do seem to be very busy of late. Oh well, it's an adventure, one I really am looking forward to.

Mrs. BH

At 10.59 Monday morning, I officially became Mrs. BH. Well, more like Mrs. BW, ie Mrs. Bernard Wong...kekekekeke. Am thinking if the name cards should be changed to Dr. Santhi Thambyrajah-Wong...just to confuse the heck out of people..face like Malay, but got Indian and Chinese name..heheheh.

The day began very, very early, at 4.30 am. Made tea, got dressed, by 6am, Wendy was at my door...with her camera at the ready. Wendikaa, the woman whom I am very very grateful for, cos she woke up at 5.15 am and spent the whole day with us, taking all our pics. Seriously, everyone says the pics are great and BH and I can't thank her enough. Woman, you have been there for me so many times, I really don't know how to repay you..much love from Bern and me!

BH arrived at 6.45 am, with the flowers and a huge smile on his face. I have never seen my BH looking so spiffy, he took my breath away.

We left by 7 am, it was just light out, the lotus in the garden had just bloomed and the birds were just awakening, chirping merrily. Adrian, BH's boss and good friend very kindly woke up just as early to be chauffeur, best man and door opener..thanks man! And so off we went to Putrajaya. We got there by 8 am, and got a number. There were 18 other couples getting married, and we wanted to be early so we could get the time we wanted. The auspicious time was between 10 and 12.30, so we asked for 10.30.

We had time to kill, and so had a light breakie, then spend some time taking "hmmph menyampah" photo's...kekekeke. At 10.30 or thereabouts, we went in, and both of us said goodbye to our single days. It was a simple ceremony, which began the moment everyone sat down and settled into the room. Everyone was our parents, BH's brother, sister in law, uncles, aunties, my dad's cousin, his grand daughter, my mums good friends, we took our vows. The whole morning, Wendy kept asking if I had butterflies, I said no, right until that moment. I could hardly breathe..almost teared up, but having BH at my side, I smiled, he smiled, and all was well.

And so, that's how I became Mrs. BH...still haven't quite gotten used to the idea..Mrs BH. Bh answered the phone yesterday morning, and he called me his wife..ehehehehehe...can't get enough of that.

It's a wonderful and strange experience for both of us at the moment . No doubt we have spent a lot of time together as a couple, but nothing can prepare us for living together. So far, it's been an adventure and every morning when I wake up, it's nice to see BH's face, still asleep, next to me.

Will post up more pics of the day later, once everything has settled in.

OMG I'm getting married!!!!

I'm typing this with manicured fingers, post a face mask that made me look like some kinda alien. Ok, so it was an SKII one, didn't look quite that bad. But anyway..

It's the day before D-day..BH and I can't see each other, the first time since we started going out that we're doing this if both of us are in town, on a work free day. So what's a bride to be to do the day before she officially gets hitched? Nothing much actually.

Had planned to watch some chick flicks, but was way too tired ( it's been a tiring few weeks actually) and I couldn't find THE chick flick, the one I could watch over and over again, just because. Plus it occurred to me that BH doesn't really mind chick flicks, so...when I do find THE movie, I can always watch it with him. Or, I can watch it alone, he still can have his Stargate Atlantis in the other room.

So I spent the day pondering on things...mostly the fact that from tomorrow onwards, I'll be known as Auntie Santhi. Serious. All BH's nephews and nieces and all the kids are gonna be calling me "Auntie". Shit. Me..auntie? You graduate from a young girl ( well, I'm no spring chicken but I'm not that old lah!) to auntie..older I mean elder, and who wears funny long skirts and dishes out stupid advise to kids, like " Don't hold your face in that position or it will stay that way!". And when one marries another, you don't just marry that person, you marry his family too. Which is about to make my life a whole lot more interesting, I'll bet! Heh.

So, the dress isn't perfect, neither is the ring..though I love them both, I can still see flaws. But, this girl realises it's not about the dress, it's not about the ring and it sure as heck isn't about the flowers. It's about two people, flawed as people are, deciding to enter another phase of life together and making a legal commitment of that. Sure, I really don't expect our marriage to be perfect, there is no such thing. But I am glad however that my BH, the other person in this, doesn't believe it's all perfect either. He knows my flaws, as I know his, and we're gonna work on this thing called a marriage, with all our heart, our soul and our spirit. Which incidentally is on our imperfect, very meaningful rings..heh. We shall post one on our rings..very cool, unconventional pair, just like us.

Wish us luck.

I'm getting Married!!!

Yea, no big news anymore lar..but heck...I'm getting married!!! It's HUGE thing...simple piece of blue letter but it's a huge step. Just the other day, BH asked me to buy him a shirt..and suddenly I realised that after all this, with that ring on my finger, I'm gonna have to look after another person in my life, my husband. Being the ever pampered sole daughter of a loving couple, all I ever had to think about for the last 30 odd years is ME...and now..must take care of BH..

Don't get me wrong, I love BH, with all my heart and soul, I just never imagined myself in this role of wife...hehehehe. But I'm not really quivering at the thought of my new responsibilities, cos I think, I might just like it. Hmm, having to look out for another person, making sure he has his clothes, he has his makan and he is is happy, sounds like a lot of fun. Of course BH does the same for me lar, and so it's even more fun!

Yup, I'm getting married...now can anyone tell me where I can enrol for cooking classes for dummies? Especially ones who can burn water?

The ring

Well, we met up with Wendy, our ring designer last night. this time, she showed us something we both liked..something unique. It's definitely different from what you can buy from Poh Kong or any other jeweller. Unfortunately, it was still a wax model and so, Sunshine, we don't have any pictures of the rings yet. Rest assured, once the time is right, there will be pics on the blog...hehehe.

Today is another busy day...have to go pick up the sari. Was also supposed to pick up my dress from this designer who coincidentally has his boutique close to Wendy's. However, said designer is super busy, and my fitting has been pushed back again, to Saturday. Am crossing my fingers and hoping both outfits fit well and look good.

Have to go look for flowers too today. And tomorrow, tie shopping for BH..I'm sure there will be much more to do as well.

Suddenly life has gotten pretty busy...

Stairwells

Stairwells function in many ways. One very obvious one is as a smoking joint. Never mind that there is a no smoking sign, that's where one should drag on a fag...it's common knowledge, the sign, is actually to point out where one SHOULD smoke, not where one SHOULD NOT.

Second function of a stairwell, is as a make out joint..especially dark, secluded ones. If you wanna hide your amorous adventures, that's the place the do it. After all, them smokers wouldn't bat an eyelid, they're just there for their nicotine fix, not for the entertainment. If doubtful, carry on in areas FAR from the no smoking sign. An occasional irritated dentist might walk by and advise you to get a room...but that doesn't happen in all stairwells.

One other use for the stairwell is as a place to take a break..you can have lunch ( while having a smoke) or even take a short nap. Just be mindful of the occasional spit that these smokers leave behind as a legacy. Again, when in doubt, stay clear of the no smoking sign.

I guess that's it..oh wait, stairwells are also useful for one other purpose, going up or down floors..but then, it's hardly used as that, so...shouldn't even have mentioned it.

Mrs.BH to be..

Having spent the most part of my life being referred to as Ms., and for the past 7 years Dr. ( and even being called "the conservatively brought up" Ms./ Dr. ST by Shan), my new title rolls off the tongue easily. Though I have no legal right to it yet, soon, people will start calling me Mrs. BH...or Dr. ST-W, which actually has a nice ring to it..hehehehe.

It will take getting used to, but that shouldn't take long. It's the getting used to being married that might take a while. As anneh has put it, gone are the days of absolute freedom. It dawned on me yesterday, what that means for me. Gotta say, am a tad overwhelmed and afraid. But heck, it's gotta happen, sooner or later. I will have to flee the nest, right? Shucks..I've been such a pampered kid. I wonder if I can accustomed myself to being someones wife, someones daughter in law and later, someones mother. I really dunno. I do know that all this is a part of life, part of the circle, part of being alive. And with this knowledge, all I can do is try, one foot at a time..make the mistakes, learn from them and hopefully manage well enough. Geez...I blame anneh for this epiphany...hehehehe.

On a happy note, BH and I met with the jewelry designer yesterday. She'd come up with a design for us, pretty cool, but we improvised on it....so, can't wait for it to be finished!!!

Rumours...

Been wanting to post about this for a while now, but my thoughts have somewhat been been busy with all the wedding preps..oh, and facebooking ( c'mon people, scrabulous challenges still open..) Anyway, back to rumours.

I find it rather interesting the way rumours can change the way we feel and treat people. It's amazing how many female stalkers there are in the gym...it almost seems like any single female around the age of 30, who enjoys a particular class has been branded "crazed, deranged and stalking". And its really easy to believe such rumour, particularly if the rumour monger is someone we trust, hold high esteem for and popular. Reminds me of high school..but I guess this scenario plays out in every level of society, even at work. Oh and Shades, don't worry, you'll still have your stalker..BH will carry on ...after all, he's not female or single, so it really doesn't end for him.

Of course there are also other rumours flying about..something about making friends for their connections..but hey, wait a minute...that might not be a rumour after all. Many people do that, don't they...isn't that what happens in pubs and golf courses all over the world? Or have you heard about that cute guy in the gym, you know, the player..the one who just wants to have a good time? Wait a minute..I heard he's getting married..hmm...rumours.

Some rumours can be dangerous, though most are harmless enough. Trouble is, it's like a Medusa, rumours, chop one off and another one grows in it's place. I guess the best is to ignore...and when you hear someone go "Psst..have you heard"...well, listen but make your own judgements.

And so it begins...

What started out as a simple ceremony, where two people put down signatures on a blue piece of paper and then legally call themselves married, is now..not so simple. Heh.

Yeah, getting married is BIG thing. BH and I wanted it simple, straightforward, but out parents decided otherwise. Well, maybe it just hasn't sunk in yet, that we only get to do this once, so might as well get it done right, right? I appreciate everyone effort, I mean, it is sinking in lar..and so it should be special, so our parents are right.

So, our simple registration is now enhanced with a few ceremonies and at least one reception. There's the actual official marriage..in Putrajaya on Monday,December 10th( gosh..only 3 weeks away)..anyone free to come join us, please feel free, but let us know, cos we're hosting a makan after that. My dress, the one I got from designer Keith Kee is ready, and I have to go for a fitting this Sunday. Crossing my fingers I haven't put on any weight since the measurements a month ago.

After that is the "simple" tea ceremony..for BH's parents and relations. Of course if there is a tea ceremony, there will be the other ones...which I'm not sure of, but apparently I have to make myself scarce one weekend as BH's parents will be coming over for some ceremony or other, and which I'm not supposed to be around. Oh, and the tea ceremony bit? I'm supposed to brew the tea to be served...me, the girl who can literally burn water ( My brother swears he's seen me do it). Gotta buck up on the cooking bit, I know.

And for 3 days after, I can't go home to my folks place...the home I've called home since I was born..yikes! When I do return home, on the 12th, since I'm officially Hindu, and my dad wants things done right, BH and I will be going to the temple, for a simple blessing ceremony, complete with saree and his Indian baju...hehehehe. Oh, did I mention the wedding garlands? Thankfully we've done away with the "thali" bit, otherwise, I'll have a yellow string tied around my neck for the rest of my life.And we decided that if there is a "thali", there will need to be the wedding pyre...and hence, we might as well go for the whole Indian wedding shebang..which I have vetoed against. Why? because I think it's not fair on BH, who actually wanted a church affair, but gave up the idea for practical reasons. Though secretly, I wish someday he'd get his wish of a church wedding...so maybe a reaffirmation ceremony later?..

And speaking of my Indian side. My dad felt it's necessary for us to have a reception for the Indian relations, at least to inform them of my long delayed and anxiously anticipated nuptials. ( It's been long awaited since I turned 21, I think, and thats a looooooong time ago). So, there will be a makan too..Indian style..the cards had to be rushed too and they have to be sent out too..aiyoyo! So, there will be 150 people, by my estimate, trudging into my tiny little house, in about a months time..

Then, there is the chinese side. Grand aunt and grand ma have been waiting a very long time too, to drink tea ( every CNY I get the usual threats of last ang-pows, etc)...so, the dinner thing is a must! The chinese wedding dinner, that is...also BH has many relations that have been waiting for him to belanja minum..so after all the stuff this year, we have to plan for a dinner next year. ..thankfully, everyone's agreed not to rush this, especially BH's parents, who feel, like we do, that we need more time to plan. Phew! Anyone got any ideas on where's a good place to eat? When it boils down to good food versus ambiance, ie restaurant vs hotel, BH and I pick good food...like you didn't see that one coming? So, any suggestions, folks?

Can't wait for tomorrow..we get to try out our custom rings...hehehehe.

It's finally hit me...sort of.

Almost a month ago, when we decided to do this, it didn't hit me. I was excited, but it didn't hit me. When we drove to the registry, sent in our applications with the appropriate mugshots to be put up, it didn't hit me.

Went to a designer to get a dress,( well, though its just the civil registration, it is still LEGAL and there will be PICTURES and heck, I wanna look like I'm getting married), it didn't hit me. In all fairness, did not get the whole bridal gown thing, more of a nice simple befitting dress, so maybe that's why it didn't hit me. When we went to get our rings designed, it didn't hit me...well, maybe cos it's not done yet, we haven't seen the mock up and so its not as real...but last night, it hit me....

We were at an old school mate's dinner...the company was great, apart from catching up, counting the number of kids each couple has and bitching about some class mates ( We found out that one is a Dato' and another is a loan...I mean "financier"), I finally realised, its happening. I'm getting hitched!

It started a good 8 years ago..well maybe 10 if we count the one of the 19 year old...but one after another, my single, childhood friends, school friends, people I grew up with, all bit the single hood dust. They all got hitched. It was like a band wagon sort of thing, with one couple starting it off ( They now are in the lead with 2 kids already of school age) and as sure as the sun dawns in the east, others followed soon after.

Many years and countless dinners with the parents and inquisitive friends asking "whens your turn" later, we've finally reached the point where the ones who aren't hitched are few. So few, we can count them off in one hand. Gotta say, I thought the pressure would be immense, but now everyones focus has shifted to "How many kids you got?" and being still officially single, I can get away from these questions.Heh.

But last night, sitting next to BH, it hit me, we're doing it..well, legally anyway. In about a month's time, if all goes well, I will legally be no longer single, no longer solo, no longer a lone ranger...I will be legally married to BH, I will become a part of a couple, a duo, a half of another person, and I can't imagine being that with any other person other than BH. Yea, it's hit me.

As for the dinner, hoping to make it better than "just another wedding dinner", we're hoping that all you flers who just can't wait to drink with us to be patient, your summons will come...it's all in the planning. It might be a year later, but as sure as the sun sets in the west, it will come....hehehehehe.

Change.....

It's 3 days to Deepavali, probably the last I'll spend truly at home. Come Christmas, I won't be living at the home I've called my home for 30 plus years. I guess it's inevitable. It's all part of life, right? Well, now the the time is near, can't quite say I'm prepared for the move. But move I must. This is what must come when one is to be an adult.Move.

Of course the change comes with good tidings as well. As I've heard someone say, marriage is always a good thing and there never really is a bad time to get married. Hmm...my single days are soon to be over. So too are BH's. Our journey continues, together, come what may.

The truth about not blogging

Of late, we have all been bitten by the Facebook bug..and yes, I'm an addict. Why is why, the post about Melbourne is not gonna end up reading fodder for you folks out there...hehehehe. eh, have you seen recent updates on my links either? EVERYONE ( except maybe Eric) has been smitten by Facebook..

The other reason ( it's not an excuse, seriously!) is I really have been busy...the time away from Scrabulous has to be filled in with ACTUAL WORK. What pays for my bills, right? Oh, and with Deepavali just round the corner, a move in residence also coming soon...it's been busy.

Not to busy to play Scrabulous though...so, if you wanna...lets lay with words, eh?

Busy...

It's been quite a busy time for me. Its also going to get a whole lot busier.Was supposed to post up about Melbourne, but just couldn't find the time to, especially to upload the pics. Will post when I can actually find the time..heh. In the meantime,do check out the links...

Sydney...Canberra

We got into Sydney at about 2plus am, checked into the Y and ended up zzzzing until afternoon. We then decided we were hungry and headed of on foot to Chinatown.

After a wonderful Yum Cha, we walked about and explore Paddy's Market...Sydney's version of Petaling street.

Bh looking at wigs, wondering how he'd look in the long blond one. I think he'd look "blond"...heheheh.

Nightfall is early in the southern hemisphere ( Bh can't open his eyes...) and before we knew it, we were hungry again...And so a visit to a Sydney icon ensued...Harry's Cafe de Wheels..must say, the dogs here...superb!!! We visited twice this trip, tried the pies and dogs and seriously, they were good!!! Later we explored the harbour at night...it was cold...even the locals found it cold..and I thought I was the only one freezing my @$$ off!Dinner was at Tony Roma's...the pics of those lovely baby bare back ribs have mysteriously disappeared..another good mum-mum...no wonder we both came back heavier!

When the next day dawned, the plan was to drop by the fish market, then off to the Blue Mountains...but BH and I, we wanted our seafood for lunch and so we had our lobster, prawn, fresh succulent oysters ( yummy), mussels, scallops and fish...fuiyo! Sedap!!!!We finally made it to the Blue Mountains...and took a pic, with the Three Sisters...the sky was an amazing blue.

Day 3 saw us visiting Bondi...nope, didn't see any nudies..

And of course, a must do in Sydney...the Harbour Cruise!!!You must experience the wind blowing into your face, distorting it...oh, it's clean, unlike the Penang ferry experience. Opera House being our lamp post

How else to see beneath the Harbour Bridge? And of course, we went to the Aquarium...these flers were just lepaking on the glass...you walk under and around a huge tank with huge, and I mean HUGE fishies swimming all around. Underwaterworld Singapore...pah!

On our last day in Sydney, we left early for the Fish Market again, Bh wanted to try the fish, steamed...I wanted my Lobster Mornay...more pics on facebook. By the time we reached Canberra, it was almost 5...Floriade was on, so Canberra had turned into a mini Keukenhoff..

Oh, we found time to goof around, before the long drive to Melbourne

More pics on Facebook...and next...Melbourne.

Day 3

This was our last day in Queensland on the agenda was a visit to a farm...its more of a vacant lot of land behind the Movieworld studios, off M1. So, it wasn't a working farm, more of a show farm, really, for us tourist types..

And here we have the two Malaysian tourist, taking pics of themselves on the tram into the farm...note Japanese writing in back..

I had to have my pic taken with an Australian Icon...and hence the KOALA! BH was staring at the Koala's paws, which seemed to be grabbing something it shouldn't! Luckily it was a female Koala..

My startled expression at the kangaroo feeding from my hand! It had a very,very fuzzy mouth...hehehehe, ticklish!

Baa-baaa...black and white sheep...this fler was called Jazzie

And here we have the sheep, the girl and the cowboy who asked" The guy with you is your dad, ain't he?" Hehehe...BH was NOT pleased!!!

But at least he got some cow to flirt with him too! Dunno what it is bout BH, the cow just loved licking his hand!
And the cowboys showed us their stuff....

After the farm thingy, we decided to head into Surfers, walkabout a bit and ended up here...on the 77th floor of Q1, the tallest residential building in the world, 20th tallest structure in the world. It's 79 floors have apartments, which I'm sure cost amounts I cannot begin to imagine, cos this is one of the views!

Breath taking, ain't it?

And here we have the tourist buying stuff from Coles, for our 10 hour plus journey by car to Sydney... More, in the next post....

Back to work..and BC and BS

Am gonna take a break from blogging about the trip, cos the pics are with BH. It's back to work for both of us and its tough breaking out of holiday mode. Mind still stuck on lepaking..hehehehe.

Anyways, Bh and I made it for Shades class Tuesday night. He must have missed the lurve...cos he was starring at BH the whole night. Who's making doe eyes now, ha? Kekeke. It was a good class, as usual, but both BH and I were still kinda tired and kinda sluggish. The body is also on holiday mode. Plus with the "extra baggage" we were carrying around..gosh. Dunno how we managed to move at all.

Shades has a newbie on stage with him..Adrian. Hehehe...newbies..Bh had fun making his faces. Guy must think Bh is retarded or something...hehehehe. As for me, I was tired, didn't wanna push myself, so I used the "I don't understand your cue" look to get out of it. Heh...sorry Shades. Adrian was good, I think he'll be ok next Tuesday...wonder if I can pull the same stunt again? Better not, lar huh?

BS on Wednesday was also a sluggish day for me. Bh went for RPM and almost passed out at track 7...two weeks of not doing anything other than walking and sitting in a car has taken its toll. Aiyo..how to lose the extra baggage like this?

The trip Down Under, Part 2...still Queensland

Day 2 down under...for Bh and I, our itinerary was where this big fella lives... Yep....Seaworld...


We reached a little too late to catch the dolphin show, but we did catch the dolphin feeding time...they were soooo friendly,constantly swimming close to get a better view of the people watching them...hehehehe
What was in Shark Bay? Sharks lar...duh!...You can pay extra to go swim with them...but for easy meat like us, we gave it a pass.We didn't spend much time at Sea World, mainly because we wanted to meet up with Andrew and Michelle, and drive up to the Sunshine Coast, which was about an hour plus away. We wanted to get there by 5, when everything shuts down. We made it to Strawberry Fields, where we could pick our own berries..we opted to buy, but cam whored a bit.. The strawberry looks good, didn't it? Didn't taste as nice though...heh.



Also at the Sunshine Coast...the BIG Pineapple.. a working pineapple farm, which was closed, as we got there past 5...still, nice pic with the pineapple,no?And on one of our last stops at the Sunshine Coast, Moolloolaba...say it with me...Moo-Loo-La-Ba...hehehe. Them Aussie's have funny names, don't they? This place is a beach side area, lots of apartments and vacationers here. Nice place to visit...


Next post...SYDNEY!!!! ( And the 10 hour plus journey there). Oh..and before that, the visit to the farm, where the cowboy hits on yours truly..heh. Will upload pics on facebook...fitting them all here, a bit susah ler..

The trip Down Under Part 1...Queensland

So, we finally got back at 6 plus Monday morning...left Tullamarine at 12.15 am, flew through out the night and landed at 6.15 am. The flight was not good, Boeing 777's are cramped man! But Bh and I, being so unbelievably exhausted, managed to get a few winks.

So, Monday, we were both drained...my doggie was so glad to see me, she whined quite a bit too. Mum said I'd gotten darker and left the obvious fact that I'm chubbier unmentioned. Hehehe..

So here's the run down..will try to upload more pics later, as BH has the whole cd with him at work...Yup, he's back in the office, where else I, have another day to recover. So here's the first installation of what could be a very long series...so much happened,leh.

Lets start with breakfast...Aussie style...

BH did the Vegemite sandwich thing..and will put up the whole experience later. I stuck to my bacon, toast, cereal and hash, which was ordinary but good. The vegemite thing? Euww...I still don't get it. On day 1 post arrival, we went to Movie World..
Yep. We did THAT...the Superman Escape.....what a ride! We start off really fast, go into 4 G's, then plunge into a negative G...wow! walked out dizzy but ecstatic!Batman and Robin...Batman did all the sulking, robin did the taking and smiling...huiyo, so cool! Hmm...I wonder what BH is up to?Hehehehe.

This is Story Bridge, an important landmark in Brisbane. Every time we passed or went over it, Andrew, Bh's cousin would mention it..so, it must be important...hehehehe. After Movie World, we didn't have much time, so Andrew drove us to Brisbane, about an hour away to tour the city.

This was taken from a lookout point, with Brisbane CBD the background.Oh, thats Andrew, BH's cousin who very graciously took us around, everywhere. And that's the Holden Statesman...Aussie's answer to Proton Perdana. The Prime Minister goes around in it. I doubt our PM goes around in his Perdana. But anyway, its was HUGE...loads of leg room in the back, so very,very comfy. Unfortunately, it was also a fuel guzzler..a full tank, which didn't go very far, was about 70 Aussie dollars..Thats the CBD in the background, after sunset.It was about 6 I think.We took this off a hilltop...can't remember the name though..oops.It was cold...hung on to BH to keep me warm...he did a good job..heh.Part of dinner that night...on top, Croc meat. Tasted bland, like chicken, but dry. And the bottom, Skippy...kangaroo meat..tasty that one! BH wanted to bring home some fillets, but there was no way we could do it, without it going bad..More next posting..

Short news update...the story so far

Am now in Melbourne, haven't had a chance to touch a computer for a good one week, the withdrawal is kicking in..hehehehehe. BH and I have been so busy. We landed in Brisbane Int, on Tuesday night last week, where BH's cousin, decided to meet up with us. The plan was to spend a few days in the Gold Coast, then DRIVE to Sydney, spend a few days there, then DRIVE to Melbourne, spend more time here with BH's relations.

I'm a virgin to this island continent, when they first suggested it, didn't realise that one way from Surfers to Sydney would take 10 hours...thats like driving from Singapore to Kedah, then back again. Hence, have not been looking for wi-fi spots.

Have learnt a few rather nice things so far...Coles, DFS ( ooh, already spent money here!), clean toilets ( mostly), bacon, seafood thats right off the boat. Only one bad thing so far..vegemite sandwich. Euuw, don't like that. Oh, and there's the weather. Its a tad cold and dry at times...
More updates when we find the time. Oh, and do wiat for the pics. we took soooo many, have to get home and organise then first..hehehe.

Am missing my classes...BH misses Shades terribly.

The bags are packed

Well, they have been packed for a good while already now. All set to go. At 2pm today, I am, officially, on HOLIDAY...till Oct 3rd. Yeeehaaa!

Holiday begins with a nice relaxing 2hr plus facial and wax at BSC, then home for dinner with the folks, after which I shall head over to BH's for the night. Our flight is at 10 am tomorrow and from then on, So what?!! will be on a two week hiatus. Unless of course we find the time in our busy schedules and we have internet access somewhere to blog. BH will have a full report on the food and I will have a full report on the other insignificant stuff, heh.

So, where we going?Most of you would have been there and spent a good deal of time there. Bh has been there once, I have never set foot there. I'll give you a few clues: Strictly Ballroom, Mooloollaba, Toni Collete and Vegemite sandwiches...ok, smartalecks?

Oh, before I go, just one more thing: What goes around, comes all the way back around, so says JT.

She will make you drool...

Ok, link,link,link...thats how I got here, but once I did...aiyo...start to drool already. The stuff looks soooooo good, especially around lunch time..smack! Go! Click!

BC 33...FINALLY!

I finally got to do BC 33 yesterday evening. Was supposed to go make doe eyes at Shades on Tuesday, but the flu got the better of me. An impending food gorging holiday awoke me and made me hit the gym yesterday. Did weights on my own, since BH was in Penang and then managed to survive Jason's class.

So, how was it? Good. Very good. Another release I like. Except for the "Stomp" thingy. Just feel like a fool doing it, especially when the others around me look funny doing it...aiyo! Yesterday's class was good, Jason just keeps getting better. Though his class is usually scripted, he's getting better at it, getting more natural. Plus, it was the first time I was doing the release and I didn't get lost...which means, his instructions were clear. This boy, got potential.

On stage with him last night was a newbie..well, not so newbie, been seeing her face around for a bit. Charlene I think he name is..getting better too, much more comfortable on stage now. I wonder when I'll get to actually hear her instruct? Shades?

Anyways, class was over pretty quickly, sweat buckets felt all the aches from the weights and decided to trot off, much to Jack Black's consternation who quipped "Eh, Berns not here what? What's your hurry?" Well, the hurry is do to last minute stuff and preparation for trip ...and I was also hungry...rush to go home makan lar!

The class was unusually packed, probably cos most people get off early because of the fasting month. Oh, and on that subject, it's also the month I, my brother, Raja, Desmond and any other Chindian ( except Shal) get starred at when we eat in public. Sorry people, we can't help our skin colouration, don't judge us! Shal on the other hand, well, we all think that as a child, she must have been so precocious, she fell into a tub of bleach..she has the skin tone of a chinese..

But other than that, Ramadhan is all good...especially the Pasar's...mmmm, maybe can hit the Taman Tun one on Saturday..hehehe. Wont be here to enjoy most of it though, seing as BH and I will be away..far,far away!

Sorry Teoh...

Had to give BS a miss last night. Wasn't a patient that held me back, rather it was my BH. Why?He'd just come back from Kuantan, is off today for Penang and wanted to see me. Hmm..BS with Teoh or dinner with BH and family? Not exactly a tough choice..sorry lar Teoh.

My initial plan was to work out like crazy before my holidays, when I'd most probably be eating like crazy. But alas, the flu dampened any hopes of a workout on Monday and Tuesday. Yesterday my excuse was BH...heh.

Have now abandoned my workout like crazy plan. I mean, I'm gonna come back pudgier anyway, what with all the eating and lazing around..might as well accumulate the fat, then get rid of it all in one go? Of course, that means a whole lot more work lar...but it also means I get to slack off for now...hehehehe.

Well, at least I have BH to train me now, and he's such a drill Sergeant. I can't wait till next Tuesday!!!! Excitement filled with a tinged of apprehension...its not a regular holiday this one.

New Kid on the Blog

On the blog roll that is...welcome Manjakid! The latest addition to So What!?? Who is he? Click to find out lor...

I'm Broke...

This can only mean one thing, it's J-Card Day...hehehehe. My annual pilgrimage to Jusco in MV to stock up on skin care. Nothing else is worth the effort, other than my SK II, in a nice red bag, with all the freebies...oh, and those vouchers. How much? This year's voucher collection is RM 90....so go do the math on how much I spent on my SK II.

The other stuff on sale...not worth the hassle, seriously. Well, not for me anyway. But apparently to a whole lot of people, it's worth it lar. Since 7 am this morning, people have been streaming in, most already having a plan of attack. First hit ladies, pick up bra, then hit men's, etc....I picked up my stuff early, there was a special counter set up, no ques, no hassle. Plus I pre-ordered the stuff, it was all packed up and ready to go already. Not much in the bag anyways, seeing the stuff is pricey. But I'm happy...it lasted me a whole year!

Anyways, back to J-card Day. Went back to Jusco lunch time to get my vouchers and decided to just browse in the store itself..big mistake. It was jam packed with people..they were either picking stuff up, queuing to try them on or just queuing to pay. Oh, some were just tagging along, you know, the husbands, the boyfriends, the kids? Poor things..

Did I mention the traffic jam? It must be horrendous outside. I bet getting in is impossible, dunno about getting out. I guess I will know first hand later then..heh. J-Card Day...

A very piggy weekend.........

No, BH and I didn't behave like pigs..well, not quite lar. As most weekends of mine, the "weekend" begins on Saturday afternoon. Right on the dot at 5, I dashed off to Axis. Didn't even realise the launch was on, and was surprised to see the gym quite full at 5 plus.

See, BH had decided to PT me, since I'd been complaining about my current shape and wanting to hire an actual PT. So session 1 started on Saturday. BH was tough! Am feeling the aches now...But it was good..might want a second session before going on holiday, hehehe.

After work out is where we went piggy. Decided to go to Checkers. BH had been ranting about this place for a while now, claiming they have the best ribs in town. So, what else? Go makan lar. We tried Porky's Best and their BBQ ribs with their pig tail soup. I liked the soup and the BBQ ribs, but the Porky's Best was a bit too dry for my liking. All in all, the food was good, and that was a very "piggy" meal. BH will put up pictures later.After dinner, we decided to bug Anneh at Online. Luckily we didn't order a round of ribs here as well..the stout was enough,heh.

Got up early on Sunday, courtesy of my brother, who decided to call at 7.30 am! Couldn't sleep after that , as much as I wanted to. So busied myself with "research" for our holiday, then decided to go for launch at the Curve. Bumped into what I would call a "man-bitch". No offense to gay men, but why do some gay men behave like bitches? As it is, I can't tolerate women who behave like bitches, but when a man does it, it's just WRONG. You know the type..he struts, taps his feet impatiently and does simple things like pressing the lift buttons with annoyance, as if the lift buttons made him have a bad day?

Anyway, BS 69 was great! Jeremy and Riyo did a great job. Had intended to stay for BC, but my aching body told me not to. Plus I had a lunch date with BH. Caught a glimpse of Renee on stage. Must say, woman looks good. She must have worked real hard to get where she is and its great to see an instructor grow. BC 33 sounded pretty cool, at least from the showers where I was during warm up. Will try on Tuesday, so Shades, you better make it good!

Lunch was yet another piggy affair, BH and I opting for mixed rice with a healthy dose of sweet and sour pork and pork cooked Hakka style.I think after all the meat over the weekend, will have to go vege for at least a day...am expecting a meatier time during the hols too. And on that note, its only a week away! Yipppee!

And I made it!

Was supposed to end up in the Curve, disturbing that Japanese woman called Riyo. But Teoh said the magic words, cancel appointment...well, it wasn't me, I swear! My patient called up and cancelled at the last minute.

And so, a mad rush ensued...it's no fun dashing off at 6.00 pm for a 6.45 pm class. Especially if you have to run up 2 flights of stairs, drive like a mad woman through traffic, park the car, dash up to the gym, change and finally enter the class. Needless to say, its all about the lurve....hehehehe.

Yesterdays class made me feel like babe, as in the pig.. and sweating like one. I dunno, maybe it was me, or maybe the air conditioning wasn't working, but the class was HOT. Yea, the instructor was hot la, but I mean it was stuffy. Could barely breathe. Had to run out right before conditioning, barely made it out to find BH downstairs, doing his shoulders. Have to say, for a guy who is sick, he still looks good working out...hehehehe.

Yea, poor baby is having a cough and cold, courtesy of me I presume. Have to try Eli's Vicks therapy. It worked for me.

On another note, another week plus to go..am so excited, but also quite nervous and apprehensive. What may begin as a holiday may indicate a huge change in my life...am at a crossroads in which making a decision will become harder soon. Life...its not dull at the moment!

Fearing the wrath of Shades

Ok, maybe it's not THAT extreme lar, but BH and I decided we should head over to DU, unless we wanna end up as Shades topic for the day. Frankly, I can't modify no sappy love songs for s***, so forget it lah. Almost dying from flu but I still went for class yesterday...is that lurve or what?

Speaking of lurve...why is everyone suddenly quite aware of Shades new "direction". I mean the signs were there already...the occasional "dressing" up for fun, ballroom dancing? Oh and of course his constant complaints that he doesn't get any lurve from FBB...is it any wonder that he grabbed BH's bum last night? And I'm not surprised? Heh.Hmmm.....

Apart from the ass grabbing, last night was still a fun night. I have to learn how to stop laughing so hard so I can actually get a good work out though. The only downside was Tempo...I hate this release! Why? Cos' its our release..I've done it so many times, pretty much sick of it. Thankfully, only one track last night and the one I can tolerate the most. So, not to bad after all, still jumped, went crazy and had fun.

Tonight, I wanna do some serious Bodystep...but I think I won't make Teoh's class, not unless my appointment cancels at the last minute...so I guess I'll go disturb Riyo.

I'm gonna do "The Swee"

Swee, cut her long locks,wasn't happy with it, so she then cut it shorter again...restyled and I must say, she looks damn hot. I, in a spur of the moment thing, cut MY hair and it doesn't look hot at all. It's bad, real bad.

So now, I'm contemplating a "Swee". Hang Britney...she's a bad role model. Thankfully I didn't go all G.I Jane, nor did I go "au naturel" in the undie department, wear a short skirt and have pics taken as I'm getting out of a car. Never, ever, do a "Britney".

I just have to find the time to do it. Gonna do a "Swee"

Update:Did "the Swee"...had the Creative Director of my salon re-style my hair during lunch...walked back to work, got compliments from patient and nurse...I'm happy.

The looong weekend

Time goes by very quickly when one is having fun. My long weekend began on Thursday afternoon. BH and I had decided to hit Jason's BC at the Curve. Unfortunately, since it was also Merdeka Eve, and the Curve was open till midnight, a lot of people decided to throng the place as well. There was some kinda event there also. Couldn't get in at all. Ended up spending an hour in the car, driving there and back. So Bh and I decided to hit a smaller shopping place, Jusco in Kepong.

Merdeka Day was as usual in my household...the parade would be on the telly, mum, dad and I would occasionally peep and watch who's parading. This year, spent it with the folks, having Dim Sum with their friends. After that, decided to pick up BH and head to the gym for some weights. Got there, and lo and behold, Peter ( The Great, so says Lionheart) was teaching. Could not let that opportunity pass me by. Not when even Bh thinks he's amazing. And so too did a huge number of LM members.

The class was packed! It was another gruelling session, which made up for Thursday's lack of exercise. Though PTG was great, I guess I'm still partial to Teoh...dunno la, still like his class a bit more..heh.

After class, we decided to get a massage and facial respectively. BH, being not metrosexual, had only done a facial once in his life..in Bali last year. Being with me must have made him more conscious of his skin. Finally got him to get a facial, after hearing him complain about his blackheads and all. Hehehe....

Saturday we decided to hit the gym yet again! This time, for Jason's class in LM. Still tired from PTG's class, I could barely move. But we had to work out, cos we were off to Genting after lunch. BH's uncle is in some rice wholesaler association, and they were having a dinner in Genting. We were summoned. BH has pics of the food, which wasn't that great...it was Genting after all.

So, we took a leisurely drive up and spent our actual weekend in Genting. Somehow the amusement rides didn't beckon us as it did last year..so we gave it a miss. Spent most of our time taking pics...of whatever lah. Bh now in picture taking craze, having recently acquired a new camera.

So that, is my rather dull report on my wonderful weekend. Just can't get any creative juice flowing today as the only thing that's flowing is my nose. Came down from Genting with a cold, which I have rather successfully shared with BH. Will try writing something a little wittier tomorrow.