Upcoming Trips

So apart from the impromptu short trips around Peninsula Malaysia/Singapore, where else will we be going?

Since Doreen is schedule to leave us for a year to Hague, Netherlands sometime in August - September, we have to take a family trip somewhere. Based on latest discussions, it's going to be Sarawak! Our travel dates are from 16th - 19th August.

Dominic's 1st b'day after our wedding is on the 1st of September (Yes... We start counting from 1 after the wedding) and this date is shared with Uncle Lourdes. We'll be taking our first trip with the family to Penang from the 30th August - 1st September. It's practically an annual pilgrimage to Feringgi! hahahahaa......

Something we've planned months ago was a trip with Yasmin & Guna to our most loved place in Malaysia: Sabah! This time, it'll be further south towards Mabul Island, and most likely a day trip to Sipadan. I've seen so many pictures and read a few blogs about how perfect the place is and I just want to experience it myself. Our travel dates to Sabah are from 1st - 5th October.

For our 1st Wedding Anniversary, we're planning a honeymoon to Bali! Not just famous for the beach, we're also planning on checking out some of the nightlife there. Who knows..... a couple spa as well while we're at it? Travel dates to Bali are from 3rd - 6th January 2009

Dominic & mum have never been to a 'white man's land' and this is one trip we're looking forward to! We'll be going down under, landing in Gold Coast, driving down to Sydney past Coffs Harbour and back again to Gold Coast! The longest planned trip in this list ie. 9 days from 18th - 27th January 2009. We'll even be there for Australian Day!

That's about all we have planned at the moment. We'll update with in-between mini trips or add on to the list after 27th Jan 09! Happy Holiday-ing!!!

Uncle George & Diana's 25th Anniversary

At the dinner, although subtlety warned, I was unprepared when called up to talk about the wedding! There were loads of things I wished I had said, if only I was a little more prepared so here's my revised 'speech'

I was only 3yrs old that day and honestly I can't remember it. All I know about that day are based on what was told by mum & dad... which is:1) I walked into the church without any problems. 2) I hung on to Sano from then onwards and refused to go to anyone else3) I didn't get my afternoon nap 4) I was cranky at the dinner5) I wanted to follow Uncle George & Diana back after the dinner :-p

hahahah.... as embarrassing as that sounds, it proved how attached I was to them and for the record, I still love you ALL soooooooooooo much ~with arms stretched wide!~

A wedding is never as important as a marriage and if there's anything I remember and know now, it's how Uncle George & Diana lived their lives from then.

When Dominic & I were planning our wedding, there was once mum & dad mentioned that the best mentor (apart from themselves) for me to look up to would be Uncle George & Diana.... and I know just why!

I have never witnessed a couple more involved in each others lives as they were. Uncle George is one person who gives and gives and gives without expecting much in return. God has given him the gift to heal and as a Doctor, that is just what he does his best to do - healing both the rich and even the poor. (Everyone talking about Diana so here's for you, Uncle George!)

A family who prays together, stays together. This is one family who certainly prayers together. I remember staying over once and saying the rosary together sometime at about 6ish in the evening (if I'm not wrong). Everything was automatic! "It's time for prayers"

I can only pray and hope that our marriage is as strong and happy as yours. God Bless you today on your actual anniversary ie.9th July 08 and for the rest of your lives.

Engagement Anniversary

Exactly 1yr ago, on the 7th of Juy, 2007 (07/07/07), Dominic & I were officially engaged at our home in Johor Bahru. A pretty auspicious day, I have to say and one of the grandest Christian Engagement I've ever witnessed.

As an Engagement gift, Dominic had bought me 77 lavendar roses with my favourite character, garfield, on it. I still have it and I believe I'll be keeping it for many many many more years to come :-)

Happy Anniversary B! Love you loads! ~Muahz!~