No pain, no gain!

Geez... I am in pain... Like... "chut chut" (crippled), as Joyce put it.

I put up a really good fight at the marathon that took place on Sunday, against my nose which started its own marathon since a few days before my big run. Trust me... it wasn't easy. I had to stop several times to ask for tissue paper from the supporters. Anyway, finishing the run in 6 hours 41 minutes is nothing to brag about but I am really glad I completed.

As though fate has it against me to run marathon, I have for two years been "banned" from it. So, I took the chance this year. Telling myself that even if I can't finish it in the best timing I wanted, I must at least persevere through and reach the finishing line in style.

So, I did. It was a satisfying experience being able to finish a full marathon of 42.195km. No pain, no gain. I brought back with me, not only the rewarding experience of finishing it, but also bruised and blistered toes, muscle aches on both my legs, hips and every leg joints you could imagine, sore back and also sun burns (and I am peeling like a snake now).

DD and I started the run at 5.40am, and 7km later, I slowed my pace to a jog and lagged behind him. In no time, I lost my DD. Nevertheless, I kept my pace and managed to reach approximately 18km at the same pace. After that, I felt weak and started walking, with a few hundred steps run in between. I did this until I passed the 21km mark and started my long trek with Joyce and James. We alternated between strolls and brisk walks with many chats to distract us, until 40km. After layering ourselves with deep heat, we started to look for the 41km mark to start running.

However, it was not in sight. We spotted 42km soon after and started our run. I took a sprint despite my painful toes at the end, and finished it in style.

So, here's a treat for the eyes on my stylish finish, which I think you would agree. Hee hee.

Planning in Progress

The planning has started. As per what I mentioned in the previous blog.

But this time round, there is more meat on the bone.

We have narrowed down from 35 hotels to 20 hotels. I have gotten most of the rates for the hotels. Next up, we would be looking at the costs and packages, and then from there, narrow down the venues further. After that, the exciting part will arrive - to go and view the venues!!!

My beloved Fiance said we could go and see whenever we have time. I think the earliest we are free this week is Thursday. After that, it would be next week or week after. I think I could be nursing my aching muscles next week and busy with Gilbert's farewell party. But, we'll see. :) Whenever we have time. I am really excited about it!!! To view the venues.

Naturally, I have in mind my preferred venues... But, you never know the real thing until you view it.

We have also attended the Romance and Dating seminar. After the seminar, we are now even more sure about marrying each other. We are also certain that we are ready for this next phase of our lives. ^^ Praise the Lord.

However, the only thing that is a bit problematic now is booking the church to officiate our wedding. They only conduct weddings on Saturdays!!! :(

I'm praying that we would be able to still have the church to officiate our wedding even though we are looking at weekdays.

Nevertheless, I am leaving it in the good hands of our heavenly Father.

Once all these are confirmed, we will be speaking with our parents. And organise a meet-the-parents' session.

Oh boy. I am so excited about it all!!! Nothing really bothers me much now. Haha... All righty. Till the next update...

I love my DD lots...

Stepping towards the New Phase

I am finally blogging again. ^^

Yes... It's really not easy to find the time really, to keep updating it.

But I thought I should for now.. because, I am stepping towards the next step of my life. To be someone's wife. Okay... not just SOMEONE's wife, but Derrick Teng's wife. :)

He has proposed on his birthday, making me, the surpriser surprised! It was a very sweet proposal.

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So, the planning has begun as well.

We are starting with a few dates to look for a few nice venues. We have also set on the theme of our wedding and some of the details, to be confirmed at a later stage. We also have our dream wedding rings' brochure. The next step is just to find out whether to have them done in Israel or here, depending on who could do them.

The rest of the items could wait. :)

So... stay tuned for more! I will try to update in the year to come.. to archive the details leading up to the biggest day of my life - the officiation of becoming Derrick's wife. :)

Caught in Sweetness on 10th of June

On the 10th of June, I wanted to go to DD's place to get my charger because I refused to buy one.

But on the way there, I was caught in a storm!

The rain was so heavy that I had to take shelter at Junction 8. I finally braved the storm to run to the interchange to take bus. To my dismay, the bus didn't stop at the sheltered side of the road. It stopped on the opposite side. Despite umpteen times DD reminded me of the location to take bus, I still forgot.

And DD was uncontactable cos my phone was very weak.

I alighted the bus in the rain and was stranded at the bus-stop for a while, cold and hungry. Eventually, I couldn't wait anymore and decided to run across the road.

By the time I met DD, I was drenched, cold and starving.

He was very sweet. He got me to shower first while he made instant noodles for me.

In the instant noodles, he added a tomatoes cut in quarters and an egg. To avoid softening the noodles, he separated the soup from the noodles and then went to shower. After that, he still poured the soup into the noodles for me.

Instant noodles NEVER tasted so good before. Not because I was hungry. But because it was made with such thoughtfulness and sweetness that I was so touched.

My DD could be really romantic and sweet at times. And I love this aspect of him. His lovingness.. his sweetness... and the romance. :)

After the food, although tired, he still sent me home, saying that he couldn't possibly allow me to go home on my own at that hour. I was deeply touched.

He's just so sweet.

I just want to declare to the whole wide world that I LOVE HIM!

Baby, I love you.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Our Phoenix Twins

DD and I just adopted a pair of phoenix twins (kitties). They are simply adorable. We named them Cinnamon and Caramel, for obvious reasons - their coat colours. And I think Cinnamon looks like Daddy (DD)! :)

Here are pictures of the twins and their siblings, Gui Gui, Tuo Tuo and Yang Yang for your viewing pleasure.

Cinnamon (Elder Brother) and Caramel (Little Sister)

I can't sleep

I can't sleep... again

SO much on my mind all the time lately.

Marriage

I am watching a show called "Marriage".

In the show, the question most frequently asked was "What is the most important factor or what is the criterion for getting married?"

So, it got me thinking.

Why do people get married?

Do people actually know why they get married?

What do you think?