Reflection of 2007

the year is coming to an end and 2007 has marked many events.

In 2007 I relocated back to Singapore after 2 yrs in spitland. it felt good to be home although i do miss the friends in spitland and the fun there too. No more little lobsters and hairy crabs, no more bargain buys with Mr and Mrs Bliss, no more late night singings and silly dancing with them too. But i am finally home!

In 2007 I went for the longest trip so far to NZ for 13 days and had a wonderful time

In 2007 I fell in love again

In 2007 We bought our first car SGW3333R

In 2007 We bought our first home (wheeee yippee!)

Falling in love brings with it laughter and tears. We have loads of fun with each other, we sing in the car, we laugh over silly jokes, we share crappy lines and we play mean to even meaner people. There were frustration and tears too as we learn to accept each other and work out how to think of the other as a part of ourselves. We have grown closer and now arguements are less heated and we make up much faster then before. It is heart warming to see this improvement as we both have smelly tempers and thus it shows how much we care when we are able to put pride and ego aside and be lovey again.

Preparing for our haven has also been a trying period. Lots to source and decide and compromise. Yet everything is falling in place and soon we will have a place to call HOME. I cant wait!

All in all 2007 has been a good year and we are ready for 2008! Bring it on!

Scumptous Dinner & Haven Update

we had a wonderful dinner on Sat to make up for the man's missed bday celebration as he was in Dubai AGAIN. I had reserved a wonderful surprise for him at Breeze, a corner table that gives us a good view and some privacy to enjoy the dinner. The place is beautiful, the man liked it and that made me happy =). the food was sooooooo delicious really, we will definitely go back again. Tried to hide the pressie in the car earlier but clumsy me kicked it accidentally and He saw it kwa kwa kwa.....anyhow i hid it again in the plants and made him go look for it while we were waiting for dessert. I hope you enjoyed the mini celebration darling. We ended the night with a movie, Enchanted, which is more of an enjoyment for me and which he sweetly told me its ok to watch cos he knows i like such musical like shows. Muacks!

the arvo was spent waiting for movers for the wardrobe we sold online. movers came movers refused to move and so endded up we had to go again on sunday for the 2nd team of movers. Sold finally! save on dismantling and disposal and still have $$$ to keep, heh not too bad. we bought more lights for the yard and kitchen and i love my mini christmas plant and his botak da fan shu-cactus hehe...a breathe of life to our place literally. managed to solve the distance to TV issue but now we have to think of how to place the DVD players etc....decisions decisions.

solved the blinds and curtains issue too. decided on curtains for all rooms to cut down the price and blinds for the living as we want the full length of the balcony to be open and not covered by curtains at the side during the day.

step by step, really tiring and tedious but truly felt happy yesterday just sitting on the bay window and imagining the place we will call home soon!

Falling into Place

Defects are being rectified at the moment, electricity and water supply has been turned on and reno works due to start next Tuesday once we clear the defects. finally we can use the toilets ....ha

We have bought all the lights except for the study/spare room. blinds for the living area and MBR toilet, bamboo chicks for the balcony and yard has also been confirmed. burnt a hole in the pocket though, total damage $1670. We have also purchased curtains for the WIW and spare room and the day curtain for the MBR from ikea to cut some cost. These are great by the way as you can DIY the alteration of the length by just ironing it with the mushy thing it comes with and it will adhere by itself. We have to figure out how to solve the rails though. Have also purchased the shower curtain.

Delivery of TV, washing machine and fridge next Monday. All other items will be delivered 12 Jan which we estimate is when the reno will be completed and when we can clean the place up for the delivery. If all goes well we might just be able to spend our first weekend at our HOME on the 12th. fingers crossed!

Next on the list:
1. Finalise reno details and paint color
2. Buy all racks for kitchen and MBR toilet so contractor can install them
3. Buy clothes pole and rack for yard
4. Buy vacuum and microwave/conventional oven
5. Buy misc items so we can move in! Bedsheets, toiletries, kettle, ironing board, cleaning equipments and liquids
6. Decide and put up WIW pole systems
7. Decide and buy wallpaper
8. Buy dining table and chairs

step by step things are falling in place and i am mighty pleased =)

on a side note, i have met ALL the man's relatives at his sis wedding on 9th Dec and yes i am confused on who is whose sister/husband or son/daughter haha not to mention the gazillion times we were asked on when it will be our turn.