hari ni 8 oktober 2010
tgh hari nanti ajoy balik dari keje, diye nak blanje tgk wayang cerita eat, pray, love. (ye, kat sini baru keluar smlm huhu)
smlm ajoy blanje dinner dekat flavours of india.
kelmarin ajoy balik kerja, bawak satu plastik ikan, and surprisekan dgn bagi hadiah rantai emas+berlian. hadiah 8 bulan kahwin katenye.
hari sebelum tu ajoy urut blakang sampai bunyi tulang blakang/rusuk. uish, nikmat!
owh, ajoy is pampering me too much.
so what do i give him in return?
ruang tamu yang bersepah dengan kertas2 sbb asyik buat kerja kat ruang tamu. (buat atas meja tak best sbb meja kecik sangat and kerusi tak best buat bersila huhu)
owh saya isteri yang hampeh :/
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Beli kereta
Semalam jalan2 cari kereta sebelum pergi ke rumah Uncle Lan untuk open house. Budget nak beli kereta $1000 je. Skali terbeli $2700.
Camne boleh jadi gitu?
Pergi tpt jual used car. Dah call org tu the day before tanye pasal kereta harga $500. Dia iklankan kereta $500 tu kat internet. Tapi katanya dah jual kat org lain (tapi rasanya dia tipu lah. Dia letak iklan tu sbb nak bagi org call dia kot haha). Pastu dia tanya budget brapa. Cakap kat diye $1000 je. Dia tanya kerja ke tak. Cakap lah Ajoy tgh cari. Dia kata, apa kata dia jual kete yang lagi mahal dari $1000, tapi Ajoy boleh keje dgn dia and bayar balik secara ansuran. Kereta yang dia nak jual harganya $2700 (ada yang $2500 tapi tak best).
Fikir2 balik, dapat kereta yang elok siket, and dapat kerja sekali. Kalau kereta rosak, boleh complaint tros since kerja dgn dia. Ok jugak lah, walaupon kebanyakan gaji awal2 kene gune untuk bayar kereta. Yang penting, ada kereta and ada kerja. Kereta beli harga gini, at least bile nak balik Msia nanti boleh jual balik.
So, kami pon amek la kereta tu. Jadinya esok Ajoy akan start kerja cuci2 kereta. Mungkin tanam pokok skali. Tgk la kalau org tu ade kenal org yg nak pakai IT specialist lagi bagos. Dia kata dia kenal ramai orang. Hmm..
Takpelah, bersusah2 dahulu bersenang2 kemudian.
Hopefully rezeki kami semakin murah selepas ini. Amiiinn..
p/s: smlm Ajoy masak n basuhkan kain. Hari ni Ajoy tolong masak skali. Masak banyak hari ni. Sediakan bekal untuk esok skali. Ye la..mahal nak makan kat luar ni..
Camne boleh jadi gitu?
Pergi tpt jual used car. Dah call org tu the day before tanye pasal kereta harga $500. Dia iklankan kereta $500 tu kat internet. Tapi katanya dah jual kat org lain (tapi rasanya dia tipu lah. Dia letak iklan tu sbb nak bagi org call dia kot haha). Pastu dia tanya budget brapa. Cakap kat diye $1000 je. Dia tanya kerja ke tak. Cakap lah Ajoy tgh cari. Dia kata, apa kata dia jual kete yang lagi mahal dari $1000, tapi Ajoy boleh keje dgn dia and bayar balik secara ansuran. Kereta yang dia nak jual harganya $2700 (ada yang $2500 tapi tak best).
Fikir2 balik, dapat kereta yang elok siket, and dapat kerja sekali. Kalau kereta rosak, boleh complaint tros since kerja dgn dia. Ok jugak lah, walaupon kebanyakan gaji awal2 kene gune untuk bayar kereta. Yang penting, ada kereta and ada kerja. Kereta beli harga gini, at least bile nak balik Msia nanti boleh jual balik.
So, kami pon amek la kereta tu. Jadinya esok Ajoy akan start kerja cuci2 kereta. Mungkin tanam pokok skali. Tgk la kalau org tu ade kenal org yg nak pakai IT specialist lagi bagos. Dia kata dia kenal ramai orang. Hmm..
Takpelah, bersusah2 dahulu bersenang2 kemudian.
Hopefully rezeki kami semakin murah selepas ini. Amiiinn..
p/s: smlm Ajoy masak n basuhkan kain. Hari ni Ajoy tolong masak skali. Masak banyak hari ni. Sediakan bekal untuk esok skali. Ye la..mahal nak makan kat luar ni..
Friday, September 17, 2010
Something new
Apart from my regular posts, I want to try something new.
Everyday (or at least try to..) I want to jot down the things Mr.Husband does for me. Just for remembrance sake.
People say there will be times in the relationship when the people in the relationship will fight each other. So, IF that time ever happen (hopefully not, nauzubillah), I want to have something that reminds me how much I love him and how much he loves me. And I think writing down what he does for me helps.
So anyway, let's start:
Today Mr. Husband suddenly gave me a full body massage on the couch while watching Jamie Oliver cooks on TV. I didn't ask for it, he did it just because. And o boy it was great, considering my back seems to hurt a lot.
And..although this did not happen today, but, I'll write it down anyway.
A few days ago, as I opened the door after coming back from school, I noticed the shoes were properly arranged. And the whole house was vacuumed clean. And even the kitchen was clean. And also the bathroom! Mr. Husband cleaned the whole house while I was at school. Don't you wish your husband does the same? :)
Owh, and don't forget how he took care of the house and me while I had the miscarriage. He cooked, cleaned, and stayed by my side the whole time..that's really something I won't forget.
Have I told you how much I love my husband?
This much oo
(that's supposed to be the infinity sign haha)
Everyday (or at least try to..) I want to jot down the things Mr.Husband does for me. Just for remembrance sake.
People say there will be times in the relationship when the people in the relationship will fight each other. So, IF that time ever happen (hopefully not, nauzubillah), I want to have something that reminds me how much I love him and how much he loves me. And I think writing down what he does for me helps.
So anyway, let's start:
Today Mr. Husband suddenly gave me a full body massage on the couch while watching Jamie Oliver cooks on TV. I didn't ask for it, he did it just because. And o boy it was great, considering my back seems to hurt a lot.
And..although this did not happen today, but, I'll write it down anyway.
A few days ago, as I opened the door after coming back from school, I noticed the shoes were properly arranged. And the whole house was vacuumed clean. And even the kitchen was clean. And also the bathroom! Mr. Husband cleaned the whole house while I was at school. Don't you wish your husband does the same? :)
Owh, and don't forget how he took care of the house and me while I had the miscarriage. He cooked, cleaned, and stayed by my side the whole time..that's really something I won't forget.
Have I told you how much I love my husband?
This much oo
(that's supposed to be the infinity sign haha)
Monday, September 6, 2010
To our first child.
Dear Pushie/Ajoy jr.,
6th August was the day I found that you were in my tummy. It was also mommy&daddy's 6-months anniversary. I found out about it very early in the morning. At about 3am. I couldn't sleep, maybe because I took too much caffeine. Anyway, I called daddy as soon as the second band showed up on the pregnancy test strip. I can't tell you how much daddy smiled that day. From the moment I told him, till night, he was smiling from ear to ear, constantly kissing me and telling me how much he loves you and me.
Everyday from that day onwards, had been wonderful. Although I couldn't physically feel you, but I knew you were in me. You were very tiny, yet only Allah knows how much you drained my energy. But I never complained. I rested as much as I needed, and Alhamdulillah daddy has always been besides me whenever I needed him. Daddy never complained either. We only wanted you to be healthy.
Since the early days of knowing about your existence, I couldn't help but feel worry everytime my lower stomach cramped. I knew you were there. I prayed everytime after my daily prayers for you to be safe. But who am I kidding. I knew a mother's instinct is usually correct. Everytime I felt the cramp, secretly, deep inside, I felt something was wrong. I remember a few days before you left my tummy. There was no pain, no blood, whatsoever. But, somehow I felt you were not there. I felt like I was not pregnant. I didn't want to feel that way, but it's just how I felt. I tried hard to threw away the feeling.
But owh how I was right. A few days after, on 26th August 2010, I started bleeding. It was a very tiny bleeding for a couple of days. But on the 28th night, 12am on the 29th to be exact, the bleeding started to get heavy. Very heavy in fact, as if I got my period. And owh, the cramp. It was a bad cramp, as if I had period pain. I was in a huge worry. Especially when I saw those blood clots. Owh, I can't tell you how much I hoped I would never see you in those blood clots. I couldn't help myself, and I broke into tears. Although daddy was still in high hope that you had survived, deep inside, I knew you hadn't. It was a bad night. I went to bed crying in daddy's arms.
The day after that we went to see a doctor. The doctor asked me to go have the ultrasound done. She also told us the possibility that I had lost you. But daddy's hope was still high. The next day we went to the hospital. They didn't see you in my uterus, but they asked us to go to an ultrasound specialist anyway, as they were not trained for that. We went for external and internal ultrasound the next day. And then it's final. You were not in my tummy anymore. Although I had expected it, it was still very saddening. I had to hold back my tears, and pretended in front of everyone that I was okay, but no, I wasn't. Later that day, I cried my heart out again. And daddy did too.
Pushie/Ajoy jr.,
Although you were in my tummy for 37-38 days (7++ weeks medically), mommy and daddy loved you so much. Maybe that's why it's so hard to learn that you were not with us anymore. I also regret it a bit that we didn't get the chance to take a glance at you. We didn't know how you looked like. For most couples, the first ultrasound appointment is the most exciting ultrasound experience, as that's when they get to see their babies for the first time, but for us, the first ultrasound was the scariest and the saddest experience, as that's when we learned that you were not there anymore. But you know what, it's okay. Although you are not here now, you were here. And you have thought us how it feels to be parents. And we are grateful for that.
This may or may not be a regret, but losing you at day 37-38 might be a good thing. I am pretty sure your soul should have been 'blown' into you on day 40, so I am pretty sure your heart was not beating yet when you went out of my tummy. So, maybe, when I lost you, you were not here, soul-wise. So maybe, mommy and daddy will see you when mommy get pregnant again, insyaAllah.
Anyway, I am just writing to you to completely let go of you. I thought I have let you go, but watching my friends talking about how their babies were waving and kicking during ultrasound reminded me of you, and I couldn't help but feeling sad again. But hey, life goes on. You are gone, but you are never forgotten. You will always be our first child.
Sayang, kami redha kamu sudah tiada.
We love you.
Love;
Mommy and Daddy
6th August was the day I found that you were in my tummy. It was also mommy&daddy's 6-months anniversary. I found out about it very early in the morning. At about 3am. I couldn't sleep, maybe because I took too much caffeine. Anyway, I called daddy as soon as the second band showed up on the pregnancy test strip. I can't tell you how much daddy smiled that day. From the moment I told him, till night, he was smiling from ear to ear, constantly kissing me and telling me how much he loves you and me.
Everyday from that day onwards, had been wonderful. Although I couldn't physically feel you, but I knew you were in me. You were very tiny, yet only Allah knows how much you drained my energy. But I never complained. I rested as much as I needed, and Alhamdulillah daddy has always been besides me whenever I needed him. Daddy never complained either. We only wanted you to be healthy.
Since the early days of knowing about your existence, I couldn't help but feel worry everytime my lower stomach cramped. I knew you were there. I prayed everytime after my daily prayers for you to be safe. But who am I kidding. I knew a mother's instinct is usually correct. Everytime I felt the cramp, secretly, deep inside, I felt something was wrong. I remember a few days before you left my tummy. There was no pain, no blood, whatsoever. But, somehow I felt you were not there. I felt like I was not pregnant. I didn't want to feel that way, but it's just how I felt. I tried hard to threw away the feeling.
But owh how I was right. A few days after, on 26th August 2010, I started bleeding. It was a very tiny bleeding for a couple of days. But on the 28th night, 12am on the 29th to be exact, the bleeding started to get heavy. Very heavy in fact, as if I got my period. And owh, the cramp. It was a bad cramp, as if I had period pain. I was in a huge worry. Especially when I saw those blood clots. Owh, I can't tell you how much I hoped I would never see you in those blood clots. I couldn't help myself, and I broke into tears. Although daddy was still in high hope that you had survived, deep inside, I knew you hadn't. It was a bad night. I went to bed crying in daddy's arms.
The day after that we went to see a doctor. The doctor asked me to go have the ultrasound done. She also told us the possibility that I had lost you. But daddy's hope was still high. The next day we went to the hospital. They didn't see you in my uterus, but they asked us to go to an ultrasound specialist anyway, as they were not trained for that. We went for external and internal ultrasound the next day. And then it's final. You were not in my tummy anymore. Although I had expected it, it was still very saddening. I had to hold back my tears, and pretended in front of everyone that I was okay, but no, I wasn't. Later that day, I cried my heart out again. And daddy did too.
Pushie/Ajoy jr.,
Although you were in my tummy for 37-38 days (7++ weeks medically), mommy and daddy loved you so much. Maybe that's why it's so hard to learn that you were not with us anymore. I also regret it a bit that we didn't get the chance to take a glance at you. We didn't know how you looked like. For most couples, the first ultrasound appointment is the most exciting ultrasound experience, as that's when they get to see their babies for the first time, but for us, the first ultrasound was the scariest and the saddest experience, as that's when we learned that you were not there anymore. But you know what, it's okay. Although you are not here now, you were here. And you have thought us how it feels to be parents. And we are grateful for that.
This may or may not be a regret, but losing you at day 37-38 might be a good thing. I am pretty sure your soul should have been 'blown' into you on day 40, so I am pretty sure your heart was not beating yet when you went out of my tummy. So, maybe, when I lost you, you were not here, soul-wise. So maybe, mommy and daddy will see you when mommy get pregnant again, insyaAllah.
Anyway, I am just writing to you to completely let go of you. I thought I have let you go, but watching my friends talking about how their babies were waving and kicking during ultrasound reminded me of you, and I couldn't help but feeling sad again. But hey, life goes on. You are gone, but you are never forgotten. You will always be our first child.
Sayang, kami redha kamu sudah tiada.
We love you.
Love;
Mommy and Daddy
Saturday, March 6, 2010
For my beloved husband..
To my dearest husband,
I love the fact that we don't simply hang up the phone when we have issues.
I love the fact that we will talk everything to the core and settle everything up once we feel that there's something wrong.
I love the fact that you stay with me despite not liking certain things that I do.
I love the fact that we are comfortable with each other, on the phone or face-to-face, talking or not.
I love the fact that you love me so much, because I love you so much too.
And I will never, ever, trade you with anything else in the world, because I just can't live without you.
Happy one month of marriage sayang.
Love,
Your far-away wife
I love the fact that we don't simply hang up the phone when we have issues.
I love the fact that we will talk everything to the core and settle everything up once we feel that there's something wrong.
I love the fact that you stay with me despite not liking certain things that I do.
I love the fact that we are comfortable with each other, on the phone or face-to-face, talking or not.
I love the fact that you love me so much, because I love you so much too.
And I will never, ever, trade you with anything else in the world, because I just can't live without you.
Happy one month of marriage sayang.
Love,
Your far-away wife
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
The Big Day Part I - Solemnization Ceremony
So it's been exactly 26 days since we got married. And I haven't written anything about it yet. Sorry. Huhu.
Anyway, so the day went just as what I wanted it too be. Small, simple, intimate. Except for the makeup during the wedding which I thought a little bit too much. At least it didn't reflect me, I think, because I actually want just a simple, natural, fresh looking makeup.
So anyway, the whole preparation was done intensively the day before. Some of my relatives, friends and my mom's friends came to help out. Especially with the souvenirs. My mom n sister and sister-in-law helped with the room. I drew my own henna on my left hand, and my brother drew on my right. My sister and friends (Fatimah, Mas n Safiyyah) helped with the henna on my nails. I didn't let it stay dry on my hands though, it was already 12am and I was tired. So I washed it off after an hour. It turned out surprisingly red, although the color did wear off gradually as I washed my hands. Now the ones left on my nails are orange. Huhu.
Anyway, the next day I woke up at about 6am. I took my shower, and started working on my makeup. Yes, I did my own makeup for my solemnization because the makeup package is only for my wedding, not solemnization. I could have taken an extra makeup session, but it would cost me another RM200. Considering it would be a short ceremony, I decided to do my own makeup. I think I was done with the makeup after about 30-45 minutes. By then people had started to come to my house to help around with last-minute preparation. It was already 9am I think, and I hadn't put on my dress. Frantically I went next door, where the bridal room was, to get ready. The photographer had arrived at that time, and I am quite sure he was quite surprised seeing me so not ready yet. Haha.
Anyway, so I got ready, my friends came, we chatted, and the photographer was busy trying to get good shots out of the owh-so-not-photogenic me. My dad started asking me if Ajoy was on his way when it was 9:40 am because he needed to fetch the jurunikah from his house (at the next village). So Ajoy and his relatives started leaving his house at about 10am. I was not sure when they arrived because my friends and I were busy chatting in the room, so we couldn't hear what was happening outside, but suddenly one of my friends took a look outside and she was like, "hey guys, they were already here!" I was like, "REALLY??" Hahah. Not long after that I got a phone call from my bestfriend asking for direction. When I just done giving her the direction, I was called to go out. I was like, "What?what?what?" and rushed outside.
After being given signals from my mom not to walk or sit too fast, I trying my best to look ayu. Then there he was, the groom, sitting from across the room. Everything felt so surreal. But still, being me, I didn't really feel anything, mainly because everything felt surreal. Haha. Then the jurunikah preached a little about solemnization (khutbah nikah). After that the moment began. At this moment, I couldn't help but being nervous.
My dad went to sit right in front of Ajoy. Almost everyone gathered around them (especially the photographers! official and unofficial!). Then it started:
Dad: Mohd Dzulkarnain Zainal Ahbiddin,
Ajoy: Ya
Dad: Aku nikahkan dikau dengan anakku Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai..
Ajoy: Aku terima nikah Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai..
.........(silence).........
Jurunikah: Okay? Testing je tadi tu..
Everyone else: LOL
So it was just a trial....huhu.
Anyway, right after that, it's the time for the real one..
Jurunikah: (said something in Arabic which I couldn't catch)
Dad: Mohd Dzulkarnain bin Zainal Ahbiddin
Ajoy: Ya..(he was cut by my dad)
Dad: Aku nikahkan dikau..
Jurunikah: Laju sangat..ulang balik. (said something in Arabic again)
Dad: Mohd Dzulkarnain bin Zainal Ahbiddin
Ajoy: Ya..
Dad: Aku nikahkan dikau dengan anakku Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai..
Ajoy: Aku terima nikah Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai
Jurunikah: Sah? (asking the saksi)
Saksi-saksi: Sah.
And there it went, the moment I turned from a Ms. to a Mrs. The moment I become a wife to my owh-so-irresistable husband :)
Anyway, after that moment, I turned to my friend, Kakyah, who sat next to me. I told her, "I'm married!" and smiled from ear to ear. Then the jurunikah made fun of me, "Tgk pengantin perempuan gelak besar lepas jadi isteri!" Then my mom gave me a sign asking me to behave..again. huhu.
So after that, Ajoy was asked to read something (I forgot the name). I was fortunate not having to read it, because based on experience, I saw most ceremonies would require the bride to read it too. Anyway, after reading it, Ajoy came and sit in front of me, to give me the maskahwin and the ring. The maskahwin was folded beautifully in heartshapes, and placed in a frame. The ring was in this metal box in heartshape. He handed me the maskahwin, and took out the ring. He took my hand, and slipped the ring onto my finger. We were asked to remain in the same position of course, as lots of photographers wanted to preserve the moment in photographs. Then I held his hands and kissed them, and he kissed me on my forehead. It was magical. It was the most beautiful feeling ever.
After that, everyone was busy gathering around the food. We were still in the house, taking pictures, when suddenly my mother-in-law asked, "Cincin Ajoy taknak sarungkan ke?" I gasped. Oh my God! I forgot to gave Ajoy his wedding ring! Hahaha! So I took the ring and slipped it onto his finger. And everything was finally completed. Hehehe.
So, here are some pictures of the ceremony. Ajoy will take the official photos soon, so I still don't have a copy of the official photo. Hence, I took these from my friend Ibik, who tag me on Facebook. Thank you Ibik for coming and taking my photos, and sorry for taking your photos without permission. I love you babe. Please don't sue me. Hehe. Anyway, you can take a glimpse of the official photo here.
p/s: If people ask me how does it feel to be married, I will answer I feel more calm, like I don't have anything to worry about anymore. It's like a big burden has been lifted from my shoulder. A burden that I didn't and still don't know what it was. I am basically happy. Bahagia.
Anyway, so the day went just as what I wanted it too be. Small, simple, intimate. Except for the makeup during the wedding which I thought a little bit too much. At least it didn't reflect me, I think, because I actually want just a simple, natural, fresh looking makeup.
So anyway, the whole preparation was done intensively the day before. Some of my relatives, friends and my mom's friends came to help out. Especially with the souvenirs. My mom n sister and sister-in-law helped with the room. I drew my own henna on my left hand, and my brother drew on my right. My sister and friends (Fatimah, Mas n Safiyyah) helped with the henna on my nails. I didn't let it stay dry on my hands though, it was already 12am and I was tired. So I washed it off after an hour. It turned out surprisingly red, although the color did wear off gradually as I washed my hands. Now the ones left on my nails are orange. Huhu.
Anyway, the next day I woke up at about 6am. I took my shower, and started working on my makeup. Yes, I did my own makeup for my solemnization because the makeup package is only for my wedding, not solemnization. I could have taken an extra makeup session, but it would cost me another RM200. Considering it would be a short ceremony, I decided to do my own makeup. I think I was done with the makeup after about 30-45 minutes. By then people had started to come to my house to help around with last-minute preparation. It was already 9am I think, and I hadn't put on my dress. Frantically I went next door, where the bridal room was, to get ready. The photographer had arrived at that time, and I am quite sure he was quite surprised seeing me so not ready yet. Haha.
Anyway, so I got ready, my friends came, we chatted, and the photographer was busy trying to get good shots out of the owh-so-not-photogenic me. My dad started asking me if Ajoy was on his way when it was 9:40 am because he needed to fetch the jurunikah from his house (at the next village). So Ajoy and his relatives started leaving his house at about 10am. I was not sure when they arrived because my friends and I were busy chatting in the room, so we couldn't hear what was happening outside, but suddenly one of my friends took a look outside and she was like, "hey guys, they were already here!" I was like, "REALLY??" Hahah. Not long after that I got a phone call from my bestfriend asking for direction. When I just done giving her the direction, I was called to go out. I was like, "What?what?what?" and rushed outside.
After being given signals from my mom not to walk or sit too fast, I trying my best to look ayu. Then there he was, the groom, sitting from across the room. Everything felt so surreal. But still, being me, I didn't really feel anything, mainly because everything felt surreal. Haha. Then the jurunikah preached a little about solemnization (khutbah nikah). After that the moment began. At this moment, I couldn't help but being nervous.
My dad went to sit right in front of Ajoy. Almost everyone gathered around them (especially the photographers! official and unofficial!). Then it started:
Dad: Mohd Dzulkarnain Zainal Ahbiddin,
Ajoy: Ya
Dad: Aku nikahkan dikau dengan anakku Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai..
Ajoy: Aku terima nikah Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai..
.........(silence).........
Jurunikah: Okay? Testing je tadi tu..
Everyone else: LOL
So it was just a trial....huhu.
Anyway, right after that, it's the time for the real one..
Jurunikah: (said something in Arabic which I couldn't catch)
Dad: Mohd Dzulkarnain bin Zainal Ahbiddin
Ajoy: Ya..(he was cut by my dad)
Dad: Aku nikahkan dikau..
Jurunikah: Laju sangat..ulang balik. (said something in Arabic again)
Dad: Mohd Dzulkarnain bin Zainal Ahbiddin
Ajoy: Ya..
Dad: Aku nikahkan dikau dengan anakku Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai..
Ajoy: Aku terima nikah Noor Hafizah binti Mohd Pushiri dengan mas kahwinnya 300 ringgit tunai
Jurunikah: Sah? (asking the saksi)
Saksi-saksi: Sah.
And there it went, the moment I turned from a Ms. to a Mrs. The moment I become a wife to my owh-so-irresistable husband :)
Anyway, after that moment, I turned to my friend, Kakyah, who sat next to me. I told her, "I'm married!" and smiled from ear to ear. Then the jurunikah made fun of me, "Tgk pengantin perempuan gelak besar lepas jadi isteri!" Then my mom gave me a sign asking me to behave..again. huhu.
So after that, Ajoy was asked to read something (I forgot the name). I was fortunate not having to read it, because based on experience, I saw most ceremonies would require the bride to read it too. Anyway, after reading it, Ajoy came and sit in front of me, to give me the maskahwin and the ring. The maskahwin was folded beautifully in heartshapes, and placed in a frame. The ring was in this metal box in heartshape. He handed me the maskahwin, and took out the ring. He took my hand, and slipped the ring onto my finger. We were asked to remain in the same position of course, as lots of photographers wanted to preserve the moment in photographs. Then I held his hands and kissed them, and he kissed me on my forehead. It was magical. It was the most beautiful feeling ever.
After that, everyone was busy gathering around the food. We were still in the house, taking pictures, when suddenly my mother-in-law asked, "Cincin Ajoy taknak sarungkan ke?" I gasped. Oh my God! I forgot to gave Ajoy his wedding ring! Hahaha! So I took the ring and slipped it onto his finger. And everything was finally completed. Hehehe.
So, here are some pictures of the ceremony. Ajoy will take the official photos soon, so I still don't have a copy of the official photo. Hence, I took these from my friend Ibik, who tag me on Facebook. Thank you Ibik for coming and taking my photos, and sorry for taking your photos without permission. I love you babe. Please don't sue me. Hehe. Anyway, you can take a glimpse of the official photo here.
p/s: If people ask me how does it feel to be married, I will answer I feel more calm, like I don't have anything to worry about anymore. It's like a big burden has been lifted from my shoulder. A burden that I didn't and still don't know what it was. I am basically happy. Bahagia.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Wedding - short update
Hmm..so I think most of the preparations are almost done by now. Souvenirs are at home waiting to be tied up and tagged. Foods, outfits, makeup, and other preparations will be done by my wedding planner. Hall has been properly secured. Hantarans are 70% done and only need some serious glue on the decorations. My nikah dress is with my cousin's wife and I believe it's being altered right now. I've bought my makeups and shoes. Owh, I need to wash the veil and practicing on my makeup skill. Hehe.
So, I think I can start breathing properly n sit and hope to be pretty on the wedding day. After all, I don't want to be yawning during my solemnization and wedding, do I? :P
Hahaha gedik sungguh.
p/s: trying hard to forget all the necessary things to do for my departure to Canberra, but failed. *down*
p/p/s: We've reserved a honeymoon package for this Monday till Wednesday (Feb 8-10, 2010) hahahaha
So, I think I can start breathing properly n sit and hope to be pretty on the wedding day. After all, I don't want to be yawning during my solemnization and wedding, do I? :P
Hahaha gedik sungguh.
p/s: trying hard to forget all the necessary things to do for my departure to Canberra, but failed. *down*
p/p/s: We've reserved a honeymoon package for this Monday till Wednesday (Feb 8-10, 2010) hahahaha
Wedding invitation
OMG I am getting married in 4 days and yet I am so busy and exhausted with wedding preparation and scholarship documents.
Fuh.. I don't know if I am able to mail everyone the wedding invitation card, but just in case, I'll post it here so that everyone can look at/print it and come to my wedding. I have invited those who are on my facebook list through the event feature, but then the card turned out to be so small once I uploaded it on facebook. So I guess uploading it here is a better option.
So, I am inviting those who have been part of my life since I was small to my wedding. That includes my SKGS 6A1-Aquila classmates, my tkcfightersz9802, tkc rhythmsquad, UTP Jan03 intake, ATU 03-04, my Davis family, and my UPM Faculty of Environmental Studies colleagues. If you are not in any category mentioned above but you know that I know you and you know me, you are invited as well. Sorry, it's such a rush planning that it's just impossible for me to list down everyone and not forgetting anyone.
Anyway, hope you can come to my wedding! It's once in a lifetime event, btw, isn't it? hehe. Don't worry about getting lost along the way--I'll make sure there is enough signboards to help you find your way to the vanue. And just in case, if you feel lost, just ask around how to go to Stesen LRT Putra Taman Melati. You can easily access the hall from there, and I'll make sure there are enough signboards to go there from the stesen as well.
Again, I hope all of you will be present at my wedding! :)
Fuh.. I don't know if I am able to mail everyone the wedding invitation card, but just in case, I'll post it here so that everyone can look at/print it and come to my wedding. I have invited those who are on my facebook list through the event feature, but then the card turned out to be so small once I uploaded it on facebook. So I guess uploading it here is a better option.
So, I am inviting those who have been part of my life since I was small to my wedding. That includes my SKGS 6A1-Aquila classmates, my tkcfightersz9802, tkc rhythmsquad, UTP Jan03 intake, ATU 03-04, my Davis family, and my UPM Faculty of Environmental Studies colleagues. If you are not in any category mentioned above but you know that I know you and you know me, you are invited as well. Sorry, it's such a rush planning that it's just impossible for me to list down everyone and not forgetting anyone.
Anyway, hope you can come to my wedding! It's once in a lifetime event, btw, isn't it? hehe. Don't worry about getting lost along the way--I'll make sure there is enough signboards to help you find your way to the vanue. And just in case, if you feel lost, just ask around how to go to Stesen LRT Putra Taman Melati. You can easily access the hall from there, and I'll make sure there are enough signboards to go there from the stesen as well.
Again, I hope all of you will be present at my wedding! :)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
I'm getting married on February 6, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010. 1:30am
Dah lame rasenye tak menulis kat blog ni. Well, I guess I should start updating now since the wedding is 8 days away.
So this wedding is one of those quite 'spontaneous' decision. Since the decision for my scholarship application is not out yet, last Monday (Jan 18), I asked my parents to go see Ajoy's mom and tell her the current situation. I asked my parents to ask Ajoy's mom if she's okay if we do the wedding on January 31, or February 6. With the situation carefully explained, Ajoy's mom agreed with the idea.
Ajoy and me started working on the necessary documents on Wednesday. On Thursday, we went to a clinic to get the HIV test. Then we headed to the mosque to see the Kariah Masjid for Ajoy's area to get his approval. On Friday morning, we went to JAWI to send Ajoy's form, so that I could start working on mine (the bride needs the groom's form before submitting her form). Then we went around searching for available halls and wedding planner. Alhamdulillah, we found the perfect and (very) affordable wedding planner on our first try, and we found the perfect and available hall on our second try.
My dad, uncle, a relative and me went to see Penolong Pendaftar Nikah to get his approval on Saturday. On Sunday, we went to Nilai 3 to search for souvenirs and things for hantaran. On Monday morning, my dad and I went to book the hall. Then we went to Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Gombak to submit my form. After that, we headed to see the wedding planner to book her service. We went to Shah Alam in the evening to order some invitation card.
The next day, Tuesday, my mom, dad, and I went to PAID Gombak to retrieve back my form. After that, we went to Jalan TAR to search for my scarf and decorations for hantaran. Couldn't find what we want, we decided to go to Nilai 3 that evening. Ajoy joined us after work in Nilai 3. Then Ajoy and me headed to Shah Alam to confirm the design of the invitation card (and we found the wedding ring for him here). My parents continued shopping in Nilai 3.
On Wednesday, we started working on the hantaran. Ajoy and I went to SOGO to buy a pair of shoes and some makeup for the solemnization ceremony.I've been trying to get a silat group, but my search leads to nothing. Good to know that my mom has found a kompang group and a DJ.
Hmm..so far everything goes on smoothly. Alhamdulillah. Now I just have to wait for the decision on my scholarship application, which I should get today. Let's just hope for the best.
p/s: I want to go for a honeymoon. Anyone wants to sponsor? Hahaha
Dah lame rasenye tak menulis kat blog ni. Well, I guess I should start updating now since the wedding is 8 days away.
So this wedding is one of those quite 'spontaneous' decision. Since the decision for my scholarship application is not out yet, last Monday (Jan 18), I asked my parents to go see Ajoy's mom and tell her the current situation. I asked my parents to ask Ajoy's mom if she's okay if we do the wedding on January 31, or February 6. With the situation carefully explained, Ajoy's mom agreed with the idea.
Ajoy and me started working on the necessary documents on Wednesday. On Thursday, we went to a clinic to get the HIV test. Then we headed to the mosque to see the Kariah Masjid for Ajoy's area to get his approval. On Friday morning, we went to JAWI to send Ajoy's form, so that I could start working on mine (the bride needs the groom's form before submitting her form). Then we went around searching for available halls and wedding planner. Alhamdulillah, we found the perfect and (very) affordable wedding planner on our first try, and we found the perfect and available hall on our second try.
My dad, uncle, a relative and me went to see Penolong Pendaftar Nikah to get his approval on Saturday. On Sunday, we went to Nilai 3 to search for souvenirs and things for hantaran. On Monday morning, my dad and I went to book the hall. Then we went to Pejabat Agama Islam Daerah Gombak to submit my form. After that, we headed to see the wedding planner to book her service. We went to Shah Alam in the evening to order some invitation card.
The next day, Tuesday, my mom, dad, and I went to PAID Gombak to retrieve back my form. After that, we went to Jalan TAR to search for my scarf and decorations for hantaran. Couldn't find what we want, we decided to go to Nilai 3 that evening. Ajoy joined us after work in Nilai 3. Then Ajoy and me headed to Shah Alam to confirm the design of the invitation card (and we found the wedding ring for him here). My parents continued shopping in Nilai 3.
On Wednesday, we started working on the hantaran. Ajoy and I went to SOGO to buy a pair of shoes and some makeup for the solemnization ceremony.I've been trying to get a silat group, but my search leads to nothing. Good to know that my mom has found a kompang group and a DJ.
Hmm..so far everything goes on smoothly. Alhamdulillah. Now I just have to wait for the decision on my scholarship application, which I should get today. Let's just hope for the best.
p/s: I want to go for a honeymoon. Anyone wants to sponsor? Hahaha
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
The romantic bedframe
Yesterday Ajoy, my mom, and I went to buy a mattress since my brother and his family had moved from the house next door, and left us the bed frame. At the furniture store, we found Ajoy's and my dream bed--the one with poles where you can hang curtains on them.
I asked the promoter about the price and other designs that they had, just in case we want to buy it later. Then the conversation;
Mom: Alaa takyah beli katil ni, tak best. Katil biase lagi best.
Me: Kitorang nak katil ni jugak.
Mom: Tak best. Nanti terlanggar-langgar tiang tu.
Me: Nak jugak. Kami romantik.
Mom: Eleh romantik konon. Tgk la nanti blablabla (everything sounded blurry because all of us started laughing, including Ajoy..owh, Ajoy gelak malu2 of course :P)
I asked the promoter about the price and other designs that they had, just in case we want to buy it later. Then the conversation;
Mom: Alaa takyah beli katil ni, tak best. Katil biase lagi best.
Me: Kitorang nak katil ni jugak.
Mom: Tak best. Nanti terlanggar-langgar tiang tu.
Me: Nak jugak. Kami romantik.
Mom: Eleh romantik konon. Tgk la nanti blablabla (everything sounded blurry because all of us started laughing, including Ajoy..owh, Ajoy gelak malu2 of course :P)
This kinda bed is the most romantic bed ever. Korang sure ke taknak?
Hahaha
p/s: photo credit to ifurn.com
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Of scholarship and solemnization
My scholarship application is on hold, still. I don't know what makes them hold my application for so long. I have exactly 6 weeks before the semester start, and still I don't know if I'm going or not.
I remember my friends asked why I couldn't just get the solemnization ceremony over with, so that everything would be much simpler if I do get to go. I did not consider the option because I believed his mom wouldn't agree with it, since my going is still unconfirmed.
But I've given the idea a consideration since a few days ago.
I told my mom yesterday that maybe we can get the solemnization ceremony done first, so that if I get to go, he can easily come with me. At least we won't be terribly busy to prepare for the solemnization and departure later. After all, sooner or later, we'll be married anyway, won't we?
If my family and his family accept the idea, then we'll be married in a month or so.
Nothing much needs to be done anyway. We just need to take the HIV test, fill in some forms, and book a tok kadi. We've made our solemnization outfits and bought things for hantaran, so those only need a little bit of touch up. Other than that, we'll need to buy a pair of rings, and that basically it.
Anyway, this is still an idea. Nothing is confirmed, as always.
I remember my friends asked why I couldn't just get the solemnization ceremony over with, so that everything would be much simpler if I do get to go. I did not consider the option because I believed his mom wouldn't agree with it, since my going is still unconfirmed.
But I've given the idea a consideration since a few days ago.
I told my mom yesterday that maybe we can get the solemnization ceremony done first, so that if I get to go, he can easily come with me. At least we won't be terribly busy to prepare for the solemnization and departure later. After all, sooner or later, we'll be married anyway, won't we?
If my family and his family accept the idea, then we'll be married in a month or so.
Nothing much needs to be done anyway. We just need to take the HIV test, fill in some forms, and book a tok kadi. We've made our solemnization outfits and bought things for hantaran, so those only need a little bit of touch up. Other than that, we'll need to buy a pair of rings, and that basically it.
Anyway, this is still an idea. Nothing is confirmed, as always.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Hantaran
Last Saturday, after buying some toilettries at Alpha Angle, Ajoy and me were planning to go to watch a movie when he mentioned something about hantaran. The chat went on, and I voiced out my concern about the year-end-sale was coming to a close and if we were to buy all the things later, they might be more expensive. Since we'd need to buy them sooner or later anyway, we decided to buy them that night itself, and cancelled our movie plan (although the truth is, we were short of money haha).
And so we did some express browsing through the handbags and shoes at Alpha Angle. As always, they had quite a selection of bags and shoes, but we decided to go to Sogo anyway since they had more choices and the discount might be better. It was close to 8pm, and we headed straight to Sogo.
As expected, Sogo was packed with people (apart from their sales, of course). Discount signs were everywhere, and so the handbags and shoes. I was stunt and did not know what to choose. But I had a brand in my mind--Bonia. I thought, since Bonia was usually so expensive, I might get a good deal during the sale season. But boy, was I wrong. The bags were still expensive despite the discounts (erk), and so we went on to search for other handbag.
After a few minutes of walking in the sea of people, we found a black handbag complete with a matching wallet. After comparing the price before and after discount, I decided to take it. Then we went on searching for a pair of black leather shoes. To our surprise, we found another corner in the mall that sold Bonia goods and the shoes were at a reasonable price (the handbags were still out of my reach haha). I couldn't help but trying on the shoes and ended up buying a pair (hehe). Our shopping went on to the men's department, where we were looking for a shirt and a pair of matching pants. Then we saw it; the shirt design that he had been wanting for so long. The best part was, it was on >50% sale. Without thinking, we grabbed the shirt, and a matching pants, which was also on >50% sale. Then we called it a day.
The next day, we headed back to Sogo. We searched for shoes, wallet, belt, and necktie for him. Somewhere in the corner, we saw Bonia shoes were on sale, and we hurried there. He tried on one. OMG I swear the shoes were made for him. The shoes were RM10 over our budget though, but who cared? Remember this people; a pair of perfect shoes is never too expensive. (haha!) We took them anyway. Not far from the shoes section, we saw boxes of belt-and-wallet set. We headed there, and browsed through the boxes. And we agreed to take one of the sets, consisted of a belt, two buckles, a wallet and a tie. It was RM20 over our budget, but o well, we took it anyway.
Then we went headed to Alpha Angle to get a bottle of perfume for him and a set of skincare for me. Too bad that perfumes seldom go on sale, but that's okay. Looking at his happy face that he finally got the perfume he always wanted, made me all happy inside :)
Anyway, now we basically have all the big things that we want to present as the hantaran. Maybe we'll browse some fabrics/dress for me, though. My mom said since husbands need to provide their wives with clothings, a dress as one of the hantaran is necessary as a symbol.
Owh, I haven't told you guys the plan for hantaran, right? So far, we may do 9-11 or less for our hantaran. The main things from both sides include a ring (symbol of the marriage), sirih junjung (symbol of tradition), 2-3 types of food (cakes, fruits, etc. for the family), and an al-Quran (symbol of religion). Those have already made 5-6 dulang. The rests will be clothes and stuffs.
Yes, we will be broke, we know. Haha.
p/s: I expect all the expensive stuffs for the hantaran will last for at least 2 years. If not, I'll burn Sogo. Muahahaha!!
And so we did some express browsing through the handbags and shoes at Alpha Angle. As always, they had quite a selection of bags and shoes, but we decided to go to Sogo anyway since they had more choices and the discount might be better. It was close to 8pm, and we headed straight to Sogo.
As expected, Sogo was packed with people (apart from their sales, of course). Discount signs were everywhere, and so the handbags and shoes. I was stunt and did not know what to choose. But I had a brand in my mind--Bonia. I thought, since Bonia was usually so expensive, I might get a good deal during the sale season. But boy, was I wrong. The bags were still expensive despite the discounts (erk), and so we went on to search for other handbag.
After a few minutes of walking in the sea of people, we found a black handbag complete with a matching wallet. After comparing the price before and after discount, I decided to take it. Then we went on searching for a pair of black leather shoes. To our surprise, we found another corner in the mall that sold Bonia goods and the shoes were at a reasonable price (the handbags were still out of my reach haha). I couldn't help but trying on the shoes and ended up buying a pair (hehe). Our shopping went on to the men's department, where we were looking for a shirt and a pair of matching pants. Then we saw it; the shirt design that he had been wanting for so long. The best part was, it was on >50% sale. Without thinking, we grabbed the shirt, and a matching pants, which was also on >50% sale. Then we called it a day.
The next day, we headed back to Sogo. We searched for shoes, wallet, belt, and necktie for him. Somewhere in the corner, we saw Bonia shoes were on sale, and we hurried there. He tried on one. OMG I swear the shoes were made for him. The shoes were RM10 over our budget though, but who cared? Remember this people; a pair of perfect shoes is never too expensive. (haha!) We took them anyway. Not far from the shoes section, we saw boxes of belt-and-wallet set. We headed there, and browsed through the boxes. And we agreed to take one of the sets, consisted of a belt, two buckles, a wallet and a tie. It was RM20 over our budget, but o well, we took it anyway.
Then we went headed to Alpha Angle to get a bottle of perfume for him and a set of skincare for me. Too bad that perfumes seldom go on sale, but that's okay. Looking at his happy face that he finally got the perfume he always wanted, made me all happy inside :)
Anyway, now we basically have all the big things that we want to present as the hantaran. Maybe we'll browse some fabrics/dress for me, though. My mom said since husbands need to provide their wives with clothings, a dress as one of the hantaran is necessary as a symbol.
Owh, I haven't told you guys the plan for hantaran, right? So far, we may do 9-11 or less for our hantaran. The main things from both sides include a ring (symbol of the marriage), sirih junjung (symbol of tradition), 2-3 types of food (cakes, fruits, etc. for the family), and an al-Quran (symbol of religion). Those have already made 5-6 dulang. The rests will be clothes and stuffs.
Yes, we will be broke, we know. Haha.
p/s: I expect all the expensive stuffs for the hantaran will last for at least 2 years. If not, I'll burn Sogo. Muahahaha!!
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