The recent media Weddings

have got me all curious with the different wedding gowns worn by the celebrities.
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Last year, DJ Daniel Ong and ex-Miss Singapore Universe 2001 Jamie Teo were hosting the Style Weddings Glamour Bash at the Raffles Ballroom for the whole day before they also emceed on their own wedding in the same evening.
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Their big day was not so hyped up unlike the rest. Want more of them? Their wedding pictures can be viewed from http://danjaime.album.sg/index.php?
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This year on May 10, Michelle Chia and Shuan Chen (谢韵仪 and 陈泓宇) held their fairy-tale wedding at Ritz Carlton Singapore, attended by some 1,000 people. Their Big Day is split into 2 days (customary ceremony on May 10 and a dinner on May 11).

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(Customary Gown 1)
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There was 8 groomsmen and 8 bridesmaid. It was reported Michelle Chia’s bridal gear was worth more than half a million Singapore dollars.

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(Customary Gown 2)
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One can imagine how many gowns she needs in view of the 2-day event yeah? The earlier 2 pictures were gowns worn on her customary ceremony day. The following pictures were gowns worn on her dinner event the next day!

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(During March in)
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I liked the gown worn when she marched into the banquet. So elegant and sexy and romantic looking!

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(Half-way through the dinner)

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She got changed into a beautiful blue gown, the cuttings were cleverly shaped to feature her best assets huh? "Small" but nice enough in a gown.

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(The finale piece)

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This couple were also very thoughtful to have self made Michelle's family chilli recipe as their wedding favours to all the guest who attended their dinner. Some of their wedding pictures can be viewed from http://www.flickr.com/photos/7178856@N06/sets/72157617910618255/ or from youtube videos by just typing in the search panel for "michelle chia or shaun chen".

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Fann Wong + Christopher Lee (范文芳 and 李铭顺) big day was celebrated on 29 September 2009 at the Shangri-La Hotel.
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(Customary Day Gown)

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The sponsorship for Fann's heavily outweights Michelle's. Just the jewelry alone, the sponsorship is worth some 2.5mil, which she was given the opportunity to design some of them. 2.5mil for just the accessories, not including the cars, gowns and maybe even the banquet mind you! What to do, the couple is more blessed for knowing more high-life and profile personalities.

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(Evening dinner piece)

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Honestly, I don't really fancy a wedding gown that is so wrapped up on Fann Wong. She did not bring up the gown and neither did the gown bring out her characteristics hence it's quite a flop at least to me even though it's designed by Bally.

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(The finale piece for the night)

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This one also look so so......probably because it is supposed to look very "Roman". More appropriate for attending some awards event Fann, not on your wedding please! Brides are supposed to look very demure and pure but for an 'overaged' one like you, you need to know what fits you instead of leaving it in the hands of others!

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Gosh, I hope Fann Wong and Chris learnt something from their wedding arrangement. All in all, I prefer Michelle Chia's event. Sorry Fann.

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The latest girls

who had recently caught my personal attention, all thanks to the Singapore Grand Prix are:

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Jessica Michibata - (道端ジェシカ, Michibata Jieshika), born Jessica Celeste Michibata (ジェシカ・セレステJieshika Seresute) on October 21, 1984 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese fashion model. Mixed parentage to Argentine father of Spanish and Italian ancestry, and a Japanese mother. She's the current 'squeeze' of F1 driver Jenson Button, who is racing for Brawn GP team.
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Through many media photographs, I felt that both of them look rather compatible together and very photogenic. I do somehow look forward for their relationship to blossom and work out.
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Michelle Yeoh - (杨紫琼), a well known Malaysian actress and awarded Dato; renowned for performing her own stunts in the action films that brought her to fame in the early 1990s, Datoh Yeoh confirmed with the media last year that she is engaged to the power-man Jean Todt.
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Jean Todt, the former executive behind Ferrari, now standing as a candidate to be the next FIA president following Max Mosley's departure. The saying of going for an older and stable man really shows in the result of this reunion eh?
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Nicole Scherzinger - (Nicole Prescovia Elikolani Valiente) born in Honolulu, Hawaii, her family background is somehow broken; parents separated when she was still a baby.
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I'm just watching closely at how this older woman-younger man relationship will turn out. Will Lewis Hamilton prove to be just another playboy or the toyboy? On the other side of the coin, they do look compatible when their faces are placed next to each other. Blessings to them both though.
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Happy 5th Birthday to

our dear son's childhood friend - Poh Ong.

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Another year had passed as we watched the dear boy grow up; it seemed like yesterday that he was still an infant. We celebrate together with our close 'family friends' Mr Chua and Ms Wong, their boy's birthday today.

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Happy Birthday and We love you!

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F1 Race Day

Yes, seated in the comfort of our own living room watching the TV broadcasting the F1 race event live now.
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It's not unusual since we've done the same last year; choosing to stay home instead of joining the ardent crowd in the streets near the race event. (although at the back of our mind we're quite enticed to be a part of this grand event and to let the "Live" excitement enthrall us).

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Similar to last year's setup (61 laps, circuit length of 5.067 km, race distance at 308.950 km), however the organisers are making a bit of modification to the circuit to avoid mishaps such as those that occurred in 2008. The high curbs that caused accidents in 2008 will be re-designed while the tracks will be modified to allow overtaking.

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While at work in Hill Street district, I've seen and heard a lot happening the past week behind all these preparations; arrangements for power supply since it's a night race, barriers at the turns to avoid accidents, fencing for more protection, a separate place for photographers, podium for cheerleaders and winners, re-profiling of the circuit, lighting arrangements, installation of projectors and large screens and much more.

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This year's atmosphere though a little more set back due to the economy slowdown but the event here itself is more hyped than the last, partially with the addition of the F1 Rock concerts bringing more celebrities into Singapore. Other than that, the local 9.7millon TOTO draw by Singapore Pools draws anticipated participation amongst many locals.
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So all thanks to the mastermind behind bringing this sport into Singapore, we're now watched by people all over the world for the next 3 years to come.

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Oh well, I just realised that I better enjoy this moment via the google box. The hyped up event is almost coming to an end......

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F1

event can be felt around every corner this year.

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With the latest idea to add on F1 rock concerts on top of the night race, the more vibrant and hip night life is going to make our little island happening for the next few days.
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Being a mummy, I cannot free myself so easily to be part of this 3-day happening event going around the city but the consolation? Is to read and acquire updates at least about F1 rocks from http://www.f1rocks.com.
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So till the night race........
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Happy Birthday to Janet!

This is your day and we wish you the very Best in life...................

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here's dedicated to our worthy friend; a good wife, daughter-in-law and mother to 2 beautiful boys.

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祝你生日快乐, 多福多壽, 好运！

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Taiwan Day 2

Yes, we're now into Day 2.

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We woke up early to wash up and eat breakfast as we're required to reach the rail station's platform by 8.30am sharp.

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So in two and a half hours time, we found ourselves at the Hualien Train Station, greeted by some wet weather upon arrival.

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We were transferred to our 'minsu' by the owner herself hence the transit was pretty seamless and efficient due to the fact that the minsu is located near the train station.

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We left all our luggages at the 'minsu' and left for a bite at the nearby famous dumpling and bun shop while waiting for our rooms.

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After our lunch, we browsed around the shops along the same street and brought some stuffs before returning to the minsu.

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The travellers took a few hours afternoon nap after shower; the fact that the past 2 days travelling has taken a little toll on us hence the arrival day into Hualien had tire us.

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With no plans made on Sunday evening itself, it's F&E and self walking around the Hualien City district that evening.

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VERY Thankful to the local recommendation; we made our way out to the road and discovered some worthy food sold in Hualien like:
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We found the delicious Fried Oyster and fresh clam soup; the fried oyster is really soft and yummy while the clams are very fresh.

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For dessert, we found crushed ice filled with milk and black sugar syrup along with their yam glutinous mini-rice balls

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I tell you, the desserts were yum yum!

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Dear son was served a scoop of vanilla ice-cream while both of us adults shared the other dessert. After our fill, we returned to settle for the next day as we've planned for the children to play to their hearts content!

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and we're off

to start our Day 1 in Taipei, Taiwan this afternoon via the 1350hrs flight.

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After mummy's many months of self-reading, the family finally arrived in CKS airport Terminal 1 about 1830hrs, cleared immigration and hopped up our chartered van at 1915hrs

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The traffic seemed quite good from the airport to the city considering it's a Saturday evening. We checked ourselves into our hotel at nearly 8.30pm, freshen up before walking through the Taipei underpass linking to Taipei Railway Station, to collect the pre-booked train tickets to Hualien departing 8.30am sharp tomorrow.

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We ate supper in a small shop located in the Taipei Underground Mall before topping up other nitty gritties in the 7-eleven store nearby our hotel. Ring ring...............time to return to our room to retire for the day after footing the purchases!

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It's going to be another new adventure tomorrow! So till then.......good night for now.........ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz.....oh, before dozing off......here's a glimpse of our lovely bed...........kekekeke.

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Today is 09-09-2009

Alright, it's a Wednesday today.

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Guess what, there's 113 days remaining until the year 2009 ends. We're betting how many couples will catch up to register their marriages today at the Registry of Marriages all over the world.

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Oh, as for those who are or planned to be on leave today, do catch the movie 9, deliberately scheduled for release on September 9, 2009

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For those who have simply nothing to spend time on, consider buying 9 items today? Or how about climbing nine storeys as an exercise regime? hahaha......

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Just no matter how everyone spend their 9th September 2009 today, just hope that you'll have a magical NINE!
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Saturday is

to wake up early, eat a hearty breakfast while enjoying the all-time favorite Doraemon cartoon over Channel 8 followed by clearing the household - the usual.
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Daddy returns home shortly and the family went to the coffee eatery nearby to settle their lunch. By late afternoon, little boy was tucked into his naptime with a bottle of milk.

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In the evening, the family hopped over to the Royal Thai Embassy for dinner as Mummy is tempted to try out the Thai food sold at the Festival.

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After getting our tummies filled, we browsed at the stalls retailing Thai goods and allowed dear son to enjoy the Thai music blasting from the center-stage (as we had noticed his body swaying side-to-side in tune with the music) before heading over to Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza to join the crowd watching the lion dance competition.

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Just look at the amount of people gathered at the civic plaza. By the time we finished 1 session of the male lion category performance, our sweat was tickling down our cheeks!

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Of course, not all was just fun and play for dear son on Saturday night. We transferred over to the Kinokuniya bookstore on level 3 for a quick education; to show him what Anmonites look like- through the fossils display showcase Kinokuniya has.

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We spent like 20 minutes in Kinokuniya and moved on to Borders at Wheelock Place. We gave dear son some 30 minutes opportunity for books browsing in Borders before calling the night off and headed home to gear for Sunday morning.

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While Sunday was supposed to be fun as we've planned to spend it at the Singapore Zoo, the weather just have to crack a joke on us that morning. Rain poured since the early morning and forces us to abandon any outdoor plans.

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Never mind about the wet weather, we're still determined to have some family fun despite the rain though. So no outdoors, how about in-doors instead?

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Mummy quickly whipped out her laptop and screened through the timings of the latest G-Force movie now showing in the various cinemas.

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Without hesitation, Mummy decided on SHAW cinema @Bugis for the 1.30pm slot but not without first settling tthe family's lunch at downtown Hill street.

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All thanks to the rain, the obedient boy finally got what he wished. He was requesting to watch the Guinea Pigs movie after catching a glimpse of the trailer at SHAW LIDO the night before (while we walked passed the SHAW building, the large flat screen was playing the cute G-Force trailer).

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After the show, the family dropped by and shopped at BHG before ending the late afternoon deciding what to buy/pack for dinner-time at Basement One. With our tummies still digesting the heavy lunch we had earlier, Mummy decided for soup and bread to go along for the family later.

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Before even reaching home, dear son is already snoozing in the car on the way back! Leaving the parents some bits of peace..........

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