It took us 9 years to go see Christmas lights together.

I was such a happy little girl last night. :D

As the year starts to draw to a close, I am currently reflecting on how it went. The first half of the year was a blur, what with leaving my job and getting engaged all. Not to mention the Ramadhan drama, the worst of all years. Things got better in the second half, Alhamdulillah, now that my helper is back.

But then, I went back to leaving my job after barely 6 months at the Cheriehearts Elias Mall. This centre was a horror not just in terms of the environment but also because of the management and lack of system. This week alone revealed the ugly culture that the team had. My goodness, *smacks forehead*. Nevertheless, I really hope that my next job is the one I can stay in for the long run so that I can grow and develop in my career. Still got a long way to go!

I’m not going to share about my experience at CH. I’m just gonig to be optimistic that there are better things out there, better opportunities and better people. InsyaAllah.

2019 will be an exciting year, especially with the wedding preparations and most importantly, the saving up. I haven’t really felt the stress/pressure yet even though I have like a million things to do with regards to the wedding but I’m just gonna take it slow and enjoy the little moments along the journey. Why make the wedding planning a stressful memory to remember right? Let me just maintain my cool girl image k HAHAHAHA.

But really, my family members and aunts question why I’m so relaxed. Ahmad was warning me the other day not to turn into bridezilla later on. Hahaha, InsyaAllah no. All that I worry about (on a daily basis) is my savings. :)

Anywaysssss! Here’s to a better year ahead! A year of patience, a year of growth, a year of love. Amin! 

Girl Talk: The Engagement

6 months since, and counting.

Nobody knows except for close friends and family.

Still feeling so blessed everyday.

The journey to get to this wasn’t an easy one. I went ring hunting one too many times and mostly with Zaff. I wasn’t that enticed by anything I saw until we got to Tampines One’s Venus Tears. Zaff was like, “Gurl, this ring is so you!” so that’s how we ended up with this simple 3 tiny diamonds Rose Gold Amour Amulet ring. It took about 2 months for the actual ring to arrive from Japan too. It’s personalized and hand-crafted so that’s why. Still love it though (but rarely use it also heh). I’m not a jewellery kinda girl. At some point in my adulthood/working years, I stopped wearing bracelets and rings and headbands and dangling brooches. See my mood lorr.

Anyway, that weekend was a busy one. On Saturday, I cleaned the whole house down like crazy. (Honestly, this year has been nothing but challenging, but that’s a story for another day.) My sis went to get flowers for the house and a bouquet of dried lavender for me. She was looking forward to taking our photos on film. She even had a haircut all. *rolls eyes* 

Anyway, I met Ahmad in the evening to pick up the ring at the shop at Tampines. Since we ordered the ring and it would only arrive in 2 months, the shop gave us a sample ring for the engagement day (which was the next day). So we picked up the ring and boy, did it feel so real! Honestly, the journey to get to this point wasn’t an easy one. There were hiccups and misunderstandings along the way, and lots of arguing with my sister and mom. But well, no need for details.

When Ahmad’s family arrived (his parents, nenek and Ahmad of course), we were all ready. My parents were making small talk with his family in the living room when me and my sister had a little kitchen crisis. I was really close to freaking out hahaha but then my mom entered the kitchen and asked what happened to serving the drinks. We quickly cleaned up the mess and served the drinks and that’s when the discussion started. 

My dad was so calm and collected. His points all fitted together and he sounded so wise and I really admired him so much that day you can literally see the hearts coming out from my eyes. My dad talked about how marriage is a huge and important step for us both and that he as a parent will do his part to prepare me for it. And Ahmad should also prepare himself accordingly. After the discussion was over, they took out the ring. Ahmad’s nenek was damn cute cause she totally teared up and cried. I didn’t know how to comfort her cause how do you, right? She hugged and kissed me all. I haven’t seen her this emotional so I can’t imagine later on our wedding day. Hahahaha.  

Alhamdulillah, first official family meeting went well. Must take picture for keepsake right? So kids, this was how I took the first step with your dad. HAHAHAHA.

So it ended with lunch and a mini photoshoot downstairs courtesy of my sister who insisted for films. The pictures turned out really great too and the picture you see below is one of my favourites.

There’s another with my face and that’s on Ahmad’s phone wallpaper. Hahaha, but I shy la want to post it here.

Honestly speaking, this post took me 3 months to draft. Blogging from my ipad is proving to be tougher and tougher. But anyway, Alhamdulillah, it has been 8 months now since the engagement. We both shared out engagement with only close friends and family. We didn’t want to make a big deal out of it and just want to keep it simple. 

And ever since then, we’ve settled the bridal, photography and Ahmad’s reception stuff. For me, I’ll just need to confirm my venue and catering in January, InsyaAllah. My baju nikah has also been designed too! Ahmad also settled his baju nikah in Vietnam. (P.S Please lose some weight mudd.) We’re currently still discussing the honeymoon destination hahahahaha.  

It’s gonna be a busy year ahead up to the wedding day and I sure am looking forward to everything that 2019 has in store for us. It may not be easy, but as long as we have faith, we can overcome anything, InsyaAllah! 

Till here, folks! Not sure how long my next hiatus is but honestly, I have a lot I should talk about. Soon.  Soon. 

Byeeee~~~