Any Mixed Marriages here? Esp Chinese-Malay Muslim couple
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Me tooo busy...Fleeting here and there.....headache. Work, packing, work, packing. Yell at clients, being yelled at clients. Aiyoh...the vicious cycle...
Ally : Wish I can rescue you but not sure whether my Wonder Woman red panty can fit me to be the heroine for the day...
Cuclainne : Equinox gave me a set lunch option with a desert buffet. About $30.00 more expensive but can cater to 20 people in the private dining room.
Also got quotes from Poppi. I loved their ambience too....(foods'good - Meraj loves the caviar) but a bit out there in terms of location. Choices choices choices.
Girls! How come we not going out again?!?!
Ally : Wish I can rescue you but not sure whether my Wonder Woman red panty can fit me to be the heroine for the day...
Cuclainne : Equinox gave me a set lunch option with a desert buffet. About $30.00 more expensive but can cater to 20 people in the private dining room.
Also got quotes from Poppi. I loved their ambience too....(foods'good - Meraj loves the caviar) but a bit out there in terms of location. Choices choices choices.
Girls! How come we not going out again?!?!
Elaine,
How come u be alone on ur AD?
Me mom should be there the whole day ba, since they also invited their share of frds.. if they tired, then i dun mind if they go home first loh.Cos i wish i can go home early also.. keke.
Actually i have been on emotional roller coaster ride...pre-marriage jitters and menses maybe.
Just not very excited abt the big day to date..
i dun think i can join in the gathering for next wk, later my FH say i bo chap everything...
How come u be alone on ur AD?
Me mom should be there the whole day ba, since they also invited their share of frds.. if they tired, then i dun mind if they go home first loh.Cos i wish i can go home early also.. keke.
Actually i have been on emotional roller coaster ride...pre-marriage jitters and menses maybe.
Just not very excited abt the big day to date..
i dun think i can join in the gathering for next wk, later my FH say i bo chap everything...
Oh no....Poor jamie! Ya must take care leh..,what do u mean by dun think u can join in the gathering? u refering to ur wedding? solly....me abit blur liaoz....heh...
Btw hello to everyone....Hui Chin's here finallyyyy..........this week superrrrrrrrrrrr bz.............sooo many deadlines...dats y cant even open up my firefox explorer to check mail! lol...
How's everyone girls?
Btw hello to everyone....Hui Chin's here finallyyyy..........this week superrrrrrrrrrrr bz.............sooo many deadlines...dats y cant even open up my firefox explorer to check mail! lol...
How's everyone girls?
Hi Girls!
Been a manic week for me too. Thankfully it's going to be Friday tomorrow...*phew*
I've been having some squabbles with my "inner demon" vis a vis a wedding cake...and the centrepieces for the wedding reception (I know it's like 8 months away but...'eck the Bridezilla in me is kicking in!
)
I've decided that the decision on the cake will wait till end of the year - whether to have or not. It's a constant circle of "want" and "not want". *sigh*
)
More worrying though for me are the centrepieces. I'm a tad bit picky about the centrepieces (okay who am I kidding - I'm anal!
). I want the kinds that Woodsville or Secret Garden does, know what I mean? The luscious modern structural kinds. Not sure whether Istana will do that kind of arrangements? Am just tempted to get in touch with a few florists to get a touch and feel on what's their cost like and see how my discussion goes with Istana on the centrepieces aspect and then decide?
What do you girls suggest? What is a girl to do???
Been a manic week for me too. Thankfully it's going to be Friday tomorrow...*phew*
I've been having some squabbles with my "inner demon" vis a vis a wedding cake...and the centrepieces for the wedding reception (I know it's like 8 months away but...'eck the Bridezilla in me is kicking in!
I've decided that the decision on the cake will wait till end of the year - whether to have or not. It's a constant circle of "want" and "not want". *sigh*
More worrying though for me are the centrepieces. I'm a tad bit picky about the centrepieces (okay who am I kidding - I'm anal!
What do you girls suggest? What is a girl to do???
TGIF!!!
Tks gals!!
Is really the hormones making me depressed...keke
today am feeling better...
still hoping for day to come and go soon..
Huichin,
me tot u gals having gathering next wk before my AD, that's why i say i cannot make it.
Marnie,
Are u having a fairy theme ? i tot so from the way u describe, correct me if am wrong, but i so love fairy theme too...dun worry or panic ya, u still got plentiful of time..
Tks gals!!
Is really the hormones making me depressed...keke
today am feeling better...
still hoping for day to come and go soon..
Huichin,
me tot u gals having gathering next wk before my AD, that's why i say i cannot make it.
Marnie,
Are u having a fairy theme ? i tot so from the way u describe, correct me if am wrong, but i so love fairy theme too...dun worry or panic ya, u still got plentiful of time..
Hi gals....
Very Very Stress for this whole week ya.. nothing but work and work, collegue on urgent leave for a month, now my work like overloaded man.. really TGIF !!!! even though I need to work on Sat
Hows everybody here ??
IC and Interrace..
Why I am alone on my AD is becoz my aunt who I used to stay with since young doesnt like my hubby to be, cos he is a MALAY !!!! so she told me she is not attending lor, the rest is my cousins, they jus come and go type lor.. so till the end I will be alone
Marnie..
How are you ?? wow lau after searching so long for my AD photographer, today I received two email askine me to use their service.. a bit late right !! already comfirmed with dnuptials.. why dont they email me early so that I have more choices to choose ma.. ANGRY !!
ERrrr... we are not meeting anymore ??
WOW.. very sleepy now dunno what I am typing too. jus type type type with eyes almost shut down liow.. you gals have a great weekend ya...
Very Very Stress for this whole week ya.. nothing but work and work, collegue on urgent leave for a month, now my work like overloaded man.. really TGIF !!!! even though I need to work on Sat
Hows everybody here ??
IC and Interrace..
Why I am alone on my AD is becoz my aunt who I used to stay with since young doesnt like my hubby to be, cos he is a MALAY !!!! so she told me she is not attending lor, the rest is my cousins, they jus come and go type lor.. so till the end I will be alone
Marnie..
How are you ?? wow lau after searching so long for my AD photographer, today I received two email askine me to use their service.. a bit late right !! already comfirmed with dnuptials.. why dont they email me early so that I have more choices to choose ma.. ANGRY !!
ERrrr... we are not meeting anymore ??
WOW.. very sleepy now dunno what I am typing too. jus type type type with eyes almost shut down liow.. you gals have a great weekend ya...
Elaine : Yeah that always happens. Aiyah...don't be angry lah...Just look forward to your wedding and just be happy that you finally got dnuptials to shoot for you. Want to be bride cannot be angry you know...Must "plaster" that smile on your face, k?
Today me busy.....*sigh* I just want to quit and be a full time Bride-zilla...is that possible? I'm incorrigible!
Today me busy.....*sigh* I just want to quit and be a full time Bride-zilla...is that possible? I'm incorrigible!
hi Elaine,
It's ok. Take it as a blessing in disguise. Dnuptials maybe better than the rest. What about your parents? Are they attending? (if you don't mind me asking) Mixed-marriage wedding is like that. Let's take it that we live in a world whereby skin colour is still very important. All of us will try our best to attend your wedding to give you support.
It's ok. Take it as a blessing in disguise. Dnuptials maybe better than the rest. What about your parents? Are they attending? (if you don't mind me asking) Mixed-marriage wedding is like that. Let's take it that we live in a world whereby skin colour is still very important. All of us will try our best to attend your wedding to give you support.
Thanks Marnie and IC for the support yeah.. I will sure to smile and get myself a little pretty for my wedding... I am going to try on my last fitting Wedding gowns with Inai on monday, I see if I can upload some photos here for you guys, I also force them to give me a trial make up but I got to pay $90 !!! goodness, daylight robbery man.. no choice la, I dont want to look ugly like on my ROMM... really pissed me off ..
Errr... can i have mani and pedicure done on my AD ?? I did for my ROMM but ended up was told to wash away from MIL !! very sad coz I spend $60 and last me for 5 hours !!!
IC...
have you view on dunptials website?? do you think they are good ??
WEll... I do not know who my mother is coz I have never seen her before, my dad is no longer in the world only left with stepmother who also I am not close with, she will be invited but is the type that come and go.. so my AD will me alone lor... hope to see you guys there ya.. hehehe
Errr... can i have mani and pedicure done on my AD ?? I did for my ROMM but ended up was told to wash away from MIL !! very sad coz I spend $60 and last me for 5 hours !!!
IC...
have you view on dunptials website?? do you think they are good ??
WEll... I do not know who my mother is coz I have never seen her before, my dad is no longer in the world only left with stepmother who also I am not close with, she will be invited but is the type that come and go.. so my AD will me alone lor... hope to see you guys there ya.. hehehe
Elaine,
dun worry too much..it's very common in most mixed marriages..n oh..so sorry to hear abt ur parents. Abt having mani n pedi - are ur PIL those traditional type? if so, mayb they may wan u to put on the henna. check it out first..if not later history will repeat itself..$60 for 5 hours - heart pain pain..wor..
dun worry too much..it's very common in most mixed marriages..n oh..so sorry to hear abt ur parents. Abt having mani n pedi - are ur PIL those traditional type? if so, mayb they may wan u to put on the henna. check it out first..if not later history will repeat itself..$60 for 5 hours - heart pain pain..wor..
Elaine : If you want mani/pedi to groom your fingers and toes - it's okay. But not when you put colour on it, not nice lah. Later the makcik makcik and pakcik will talk. You know how they are lar...Usually, the malays will put henna, but if you don't want, it's okay. It's not a must - more a decorative traditional thingee.
K, Girls, today me going to Arab Street to pay for my marriage classes - 400 smackaroos. woah! *makes a mental note NOT to buy fabric when go Arab Street*
Catch up with you girls later!
K, Girls, today me going to Arab Street to pay for my marriage classes - 400 smackaroos. woah! *makes a mental note NOT to buy fabric when go Arab Street*
Catch up with you girls later!
Ally..
Thanks.. I dont intend to do henna, coz already did on my ROMM, I hope they will understand. I already almost followed what they wanted me to, wearing that sokat, have the traditional type of malay wedding, my wedding gowns also choose by them. Actually I dont mind henna but I dont like my 10 fingers to be red red for months..
Gals...
I comfirmed cant attend interrace's wedding next week, got an appointment with a client..
so very sad
Thanks.. I dont intend to do henna, coz already did on my ROMM, I hope they will understand. I already almost followed what they wanted me to, wearing that sokat, have the traditional type of malay wedding, my wedding gowns also choose by them. Actually I dont mind henna but I dont like my 10 fingers to be red red for months..
Gals...
I comfirmed cant attend interrace's wedding next week, got an appointment with a client..
Poor elaine! nehmind, we'll take alotta pix then upload for u to see k! lol...
Anyway i guess we're not meeting once b4 Jamie's wedding...me super bz nowadays...and now it's only a week left b4 Jamie's wedding! So fast! Unless u girls wanna meet up, u all can arrange oso! lol...
Marnie: whoa....marriage class liaoz...must tell me how it's like k! haha...
Anyway...think most probs my wedding will have to be pushed backwards to a later date...maybe half a yr later...cos i've calculated wif my bf, we can only save enuf till later, and should everything goes well, his younger sis gonna get married soon too! So we're thinking we should let her go 1st. hehe...my bf the elder bro mah...But if there're surprises along the way like bonuses and 'extra' bonuses, then maybe can be abit earlier lah! haha...
Btw, need to ask u girls for opinion. How would u react if someone asks u, 'Hey y not COMBINE your weddings together(for eg. u and ur sibling)? Easier mah...'
What would you all feel? what would u answer that person?
Me feelin curious...heh
Anyway i guess we're not meeting once b4 Jamie's wedding...me super bz nowadays...and now it's only a week left b4 Jamie's wedding! So fast! Unless u girls wanna meet up, u all can arrange oso! lol...
Marnie: whoa....marriage class liaoz...must tell me how it's like k! haha...
Anyway...think most probs my wedding will have to be pushed backwards to a later date...maybe half a yr later...cos i've calculated wif my bf, we can only save enuf till later, and should everything goes well, his younger sis gonna get married soon too! So we're thinking we should let her go 1st. hehe...my bf the elder bro mah...But if there're surprises along the way like bonuses and 'extra' bonuses, then maybe can be abit earlier lah! haha...
Btw, need to ask u girls for opinion. How would u react if someone asks u, 'Hey y not COMBINE your weddings together(for eg. u and ur sibling)? Easier mah...'
What would you all feel? what would u answer that person?
Me feelin curious...heh
Oh, my dad's side was asking my mom to combine my wedding with my cousin's (my dad's sister's daughter). My mom said no! Because we're not siblings, she says we both deserve our own spotlight (hahahah) and she said logistically difficult because have to accommodate two differing opinions. Plus my FH would have to agree to it... and I don't think he would. It's our day so why should we share it with someone else?
Huichin : No lah...I never go for the classes. I just go there earlier to pay for the fees. Wah....want to register also very stressful.
They give reading material to bring for the class - my lesson is a 3 hour lesson (crash course) on 8 October.
Er...if someone were to ask me about combining a wedding, er..well...most likely not. I may consider if I combined it with my twin (if I have a twin) but will not want either if it's with a sibling cos' it's my day...Like Cuclainne said, I want the spotlight....
Eh Girls, shall we meet at Woodlands MRT control station for Jamie's wedding? Who's going by the way?
Er...if someone were to ask me about combining a wedding, er..well...most likely not. I may consider if I combined it with my twin (if I have a twin) but will not want either if it's with a sibling cos' it's my day...Like Cuclainne said, I want the spotlight....
Eh Girls, shall we meet at Woodlands MRT control station for Jamie's wedding? Who's going by the way?
Hi Elaine,
I think i've seen their website before though need refresh on my memory. Don't need to think too hard. Just be a joyful bride. Though i can understand your stress. Coz i was once in that position as well. After the whole event, i realize it's a waste of my energy to be stressful.
So sorry to hear about your parents. We'll try our best to be at your wedding to give you support. In that case, not to worry about your aunty too much. Whatever the reasons she hate malays, let her be. Each individual are entitled to their own opinions. But just want to say...
<font color="ff0000">"Some people see only the surface of things and with just a little knowledge they think they understand it all. It is the wise person who recognizes his ignorance. And it is the person who doesn't know he is ignorant who is the real fool. " - by Laozi.</font>
In this case, even after you're married just remember that you should be thankful towards her that she took care of you even though she doesn't want to attend your weddinglah. But on the other hand, now that you're married, you should be closer towards your hubby and his side. You know what i mean? So in a way, it will make you feel better and less guilty conscious.
I didn't put any henna on my wedding. Not necessary. If your hubby side is particular regarding the nail polish, then don't need to put anything. I didn't had any manicure done on my AD. Doesn't matter. Guests not interested in seeing your nails. They're more interested in your ring. That will stand out more.
oh... not sokat lah..
it's songket. You wore traditional songket for ROMM??! WOW! I only wore normal french white lace baju kurung.
Hi HuiChin,
Just tell them that you only get to be a bride for once in a lifetime. Even if marry another time, won't be that grand right?!
So you would prefer not to share that special moments with another person. Just be straight & honest.
I think i've seen their website before though need refresh on my memory. Don't need to think too hard. Just be a joyful bride. Though i can understand your stress. Coz i was once in that position as well. After the whole event, i realize it's a waste of my energy to be stressful.
So sorry to hear about your parents. We'll try our best to be at your wedding to give you support. In that case, not to worry about your aunty too much. Whatever the reasons she hate malays, let her be. Each individual are entitled to their own opinions. But just want to say...
<font color="ff0000">"Some people see only the surface of things and with just a little knowledge they think they understand it all. It is the wise person who recognizes his ignorance. And it is the person who doesn't know he is ignorant who is the real fool. " - by Laozi.</font>
In this case, even after you're married just remember that you should be thankful towards her that she took care of you even though she doesn't want to attend your weddinglah. But on the other hand, now that you're married, you should be closer towards your hubby and his side. You know what i mean? So in a way, it will make you feel better and less guilty conscious.
I didn't put any henna on my wedding. Not necessary. If your hubby side is particular regarding the nail polish, then don't need to put anything. I didn't had any manicure done on my AD. Doesn't matter. Guests not interested in seeing your nails. They're more interested in your ring. That will stand out more.
oh... not sokat lah..
Hi HuiChin,
Just tell them that you only get to be a bride for once in a lifetime. Even if marry another time, won't be that grand right?!
Where is Jamie having her wedding? I have something to do that day, so might not be able to come with you guys.
I am not interested in getting henna done for myself, but I will do it if my mother says I should. After all, must please the folks in some ways.
Yay! Ah Boy will be here in a week's time. So happy liao! We're going to check out some BS while he's here.
I am not interested in getting henna done for myself, but I will do it if my mother says I should. After all, must please the folks in some ways.
Yay! Ah Boy will be here in a week's time. So happy liao! We're going to check out some BS while he's here.
hi Girls,
Those who are getting married and setting up a new life, where you girls are going to stay? I know like some of you have purchase own flat. How about the rest? Do you have this problem of trying to get the "perfect home"? Or trying to reno that it looks like it's coming out of the picture of the Home decor magazine?
Those who are getting married and setting up a new life, where you girls are going to stay? I know like some of you have purchase own flat. How about the rest? Do you have this problem of trying to get the "perfect home"? Or trying to reno that it looks like it's coming out of the picture of the Home decor magazine?
Cuclainne : Jamie's having her wedding at the CC near the Woodlands MRT. Need to ask Huichin for details though.
IC : When I first went on this forum, I actually wanted to buy my mum's flat (considering she is retiring and intending to get a house in JB) but her house value very high and we had a good talk and we will decide till later (end of the year) to get a valuation and decide on how much she is willing to sell it to me. Otherwise, Meraj and I will have to get a resale flat.
We're not really particular about which area is prime, rather it has to be within proximity of the MRT.
Meraj and I talk and yeah...we have our ideas of our "perfect home"..but ultimately, we do take a look at the balance sheet and just go with the needs rather than the wants. Reno these days are hard to come by cheap.
IC : When I first went on this forum, I actually wanted to buy my mum's flat (considering she is retiring and intending to get a house in JB) but her house value very high and we had a good talk and we will decide till later (end of the year) to get a valuation and decide on how much she is willing to sell it to me. Otherwise, Meraj and I will have to get a resale flat.
We're not really particular about which area is prime, rather it has to be within proximity of the MRT.
Meraj and I talk and yeah...we have our ideas of our "perfect home"..but ultimately, we do take a look at the balance sheet and just go with the needs rather than the wants. Reno these days are hard to come by cheap.
Hi Gals!!
Wa...so many buzzing ard ar ..keke..
elaine, i will be making my way back from my honeymoon to esp attend ur wedding leh ..u not coming for mine ar ? abit disappointed but nvm ..i understand..
sorry to hear that ur aunt not supporting ur choice of spouse, that's saddening.
me thinking not to do anything to my nails leh, wanna save $$, maybe decide on thurs ba..keke..
Marnie,
u went to alkim smthg ?i went for that course too, just went last wkend, crash course 3 hrs, one teacher to both of us...not bad, very nice lady.
but very expensive...
Ic,
I oredi bought my love nest, reno is a mess cos i got a blur queen for my ID.
just start to do my kitchen base only, was wrong liao, the area where the base was not needed, she went to built the base, why ? cos she din update her drawings...aiyo, we cannot let her carry on...to think she even went on holiday at the first day of my reno...haiz, nothing more to say, just blame on bad luck and judgement and decision making process.keke.
we bought smwhere btw his and my parents place, so zoom here and there in car takes abt 15mins.
i dun long for a showroom flat, so my reno will be minimal..
Wa...so many buzzing ard ar ..keke..
elaine, i will be making my way back from my honeymoon to esp attend ur wedding leh ..u not coming for mine ar ? abit disappointed but nvm ..i understand..
sorry to hear that ur aunt not supporting ur choice of spouse, that's saddening.
me thinking not to do anything to my nails leh, wanna save $$, maybe decide on thurs ba..keke..
Marnie,
u went to alkim smthg ?i went for that course too, just went last wkend, crash course 3 hrs, one teacher to both of us...not bad, very nice lady.
Ic,
I oredi bought my love nest, reno is a mess cos i got a blur queen for my ID.
just start to do my kitchen base only, was wrong liao, the area where the base was not needed, she went to built the base, why ? cos she din update her drawings...aiyo, we cannot let her carry on...to think she even went on holiday at the first day of my reno...haiz, nothing more to say, just blame on bad luck and judgement and decision making process.keke.
we bought smwhere btw his and my parents place, so zoom here and there in car takes abt 15mins.
i dun long for a showroom flat, so my reno will be minimal..
Good Afternoon gals...
Interrace...
Very Sorry... I really cant attend your Big Day as i am working on that day wanna to find excuse but again my client wants to meet me on that day too... really sorry was really hoping to go also to meet up the rest of the gals too.. the first time met up was like a mess.. hardly really chat.. where are you going for your honey moon ?? aiyo.. me still cant decide where to go.
IC..
Thanks again ya... I am wearing my songkat on my AD, not on my ROMM .. hehehe.. tonight going to have my gowns fit and have their trial make up..
my place is simple la.. if wanna reno till like from the magazine.. wow going to spent a bomb.. mine is just a simple reno, maybe I should said I found a perfect place coz I really like the location, perfect home ?? hmm... not up to standard .. hahahaha...
Huichin..
Yeah,.. please upload some photos ya.. coz I am going to miss Interrace's AD..
Marnie...
You crazy over Korean drama too ?? any paticular huh ?? coz me also korean drama fan.. hehehe
Interrace...
Very Sorry... I really cant attend your Big Day as i am working on that day wanna to find excuse but again my client wants to meet me on that day too... really sorry was really hoping to go also to meet up the rest of the gals too.. the first time met up was like a mess.. hardly really chat.. where are you going for your honey moon ?? aiyo.. me still cant decide where to go.
IC..
Thanks again ya... I am wearing my songkat on my AD, not on my ROMM .. hehehe.. tonight going to have my gowns fit and have their trial make up..
my place is simple la.. if wanna reno till like from the magazine.. wow going to spent a bomb.. mine is just a simple reno, maybe I should said I found a perfect place coz I really like the location, perfect home ?? hmm... not up to standard .. hahahaha...
Huichin..
Yeah,.. please upload some photos ya.. coz I am going to miss Interrace's AD..
Marnie...
You crazy over Korean drama too ?? any paticular huh ?? coz me also korean drama fan.. hehehe
<font color="0000ff">Interrace</font>,
Sigh..it happens. Must source out for good ID. If kena those irresponsible ones, very cham. Sure will feel "stress" especially when a lot of money is coming out to reno home.
<font color="0000ff">Marnie</font>,
Ic.. but now the property market has drop down greatly. So valuation is lower. What type of flat your mother is staying? In fact, if you want to buy your mother's flat, now is the time to buy.
<font color="0000ff">Elaine</font>,
Oklah.. give & take hor. Like Dao, everything balance lah.
Sigh..it happens. Must source out for good ID. If kena those irresponsible ones, very cham. Sure will feel "stress" especially when a lot of money is coming out to reno home.
<font color="0000ff">Marnie</font>,
Ic.. but now the property market has drop down greatly. So valuation is lower. What type of flat your mother is staying? In fact, if you want to buy your mother's flat, now is the time to buy.
<font color="0000ff">Elaine</font>,
Oklah.. give & take hor. Like Dao, everything balance lah.
IC : Yeah....the resale prop market is getting lower. My mom's in a 5-room flat. The value is about $280K now. Not sure whether I can afford cos' the payments from CPF will only be from mine. Meraj will fork out the cash. We're looking at something about S$220K at most - we checked can get away with a 4-room flat and we're alright with it.
Now, we're looking and looking lor. Keeping our options open.
Elaine : Not me lah....Ally is the one hooked on Korean drama...
. Me wanna watch telly also difficult. Only catch up on shows on a weekend and watch the re-runs.
Interrace : My marriage prep class will be in the afternoon of 8th October. At Akpim. Hope I got a nice "teacher" lor...What sort of questions/points did they cover with you? *kaypoh*
Now, we're looking and looking lor. Keeping our options open.
Elaine : Not me lah....Ally is the one hooked on Korean drama...
Interrace : My marriage prep class will be in the afternoon of 8th October. At Akpim. Hope I got a nice "teacher" lor...What sort of questions/points did they cover with you? *kaypoh*
<font color="0000ff">Marnie</font>,
IC..actually if you buy new flat also depending on which location, at that budget you can also get a 5 room flat. Unless you looking at "prime" areas.
<font color="0000ff">Elaine</font>,
How old are you ah?
<font color="ff0000">Girls</font>,
You girls all willing to pay the price for the express class. For me when i went last year, my heart pain to pay the express class. So i went for the "snail" class. Wah... 2 weeks of my weekends, sat & sun gone. Seriously, inside the class like going to work from 9am to 6pm. But on the other hand, some of the speakers quite funlah.
IC..actually if you buy new flat also depending on which location, at that budget you can also get a 5 room flat. Unless you looking at "prime" areas.
<font color="0000ff">Elaine</font>,
How old are you ah?
<font color="ff0000">Girls</font>,
You girls all willing to pay the price for the express class. For me when i went last year, my heart pain to pay the express class. So i went for the "snail" class. Wah... 2 weeks of my weekends, sat & sun gone. Seriously, inside the class like going to work from 9am to 6pm. But on the other hand, some of the speakers quite funlah.
haha..ok girls, u all should check out Stairway To Heaven!!! now showing...on mon and tues nitez i think. i was suuuper addicted to it when my bro borrowed the whole set of vcds from his frens...initially, i was like, aiyo, this type of drama-mama show..where got nice? then in the end i ended watchin it b4 my family did! lol...
Talking abt home renos...do u girls know of any good contractors? Got fren looking for good lobang - must take recommended one better...
hehe...
Talking abt home renos...do u girls know of any good contractors? Got fren looking for good lobang - must take recommended one better...
hehe...
Marnie...
HEheeee.. sorry hor tot was you, really see posts till cross eye liow thats y hahahaha..
IC..
Me very very old liow.. hehehe I think the oldest amoung you gals very pai sey to tell age lei..hehehe.. why ah ?? why suddenly you pop out the question lei ??
Huichin..
Stairway to heaven.. hmm.... still waiting for my friend to passs to me lei.. coz only showing twice a week, cant wait man, when I was addicted to "Da Chang Jing" is like crazy lor, watched till about 4am everyday... hahaha..
Regards to the Reno, maybe you find a few to compare lor, my friend who is the contractor, my house was done by her, she quite good as she will not anyhow charge, if you want I can pass you the contact
HEheeee.. sorry hor tot was you, really see posts till cross eye liow thats y hahahaha..
IC..
Me very very old liow.. hehehe I think the oldest amoung you gals very pai sey to tell age lei..hehehe.. why ah ?? why suddenly you pop out the question lei ??
Huichin..
Stairway to heaven.. hmm.... still waiting for my friend to passs to me lei.. coz only showing twice a week, cant wait man, when I was addicted to "Da Chang Jing" is like crazy lor, watched till about 4am everyday... hahaha..
Regards to the Reno, maybe you find a few to compare lor, my friend who is the contractor, my house was done by her, she quite good as she will not anyhow charge, if you want I can pass you the contact
IC : Not that we want to pay more money lor..But Meraj is based out of Singapore and 90% of the time he's not here. His work schedule only allows him to come here over the weekend. We calculated that with the trips he's making 3 times over the weekend if we were to attend the full course, more expensive than the S$400.00 we pay to Apkim. Plus, the people at ROMM said that cos' Meraj is not a citizen, he can only attend the one at Arqam or Apkim.
Oh..and cos' of Meraj's non-citizenship, we can only get resale. Cannot get brand new flat from HDB. *sigh* Wanted to get brand new but what to do the rules are such.....
Huichin : Don't tempt me into sitting in front of telly to watch leh..Later I get addicted.
Oh..and cos' of Meraj's non-citizenship, we can only get resale. Cannot get brand new flat from HDB. *sigh* Wanted to get brand new but what to do the rules are such.....
Huichin : Don't tempt me into sitting in front of telly to watch leh..Later I get addicted.
Elaine: haha...really ah? if u would recomm her then i think she'll be ok rite...hehe...can gimme the contacts? thks!
Marnie: B-b-but, u MUST see!!! Cos it's really suuuuper nice show leh...lol...everyone....watch it! haha...ok la, at least even my whole family oso addicted to it leh!! hehe...
Marnie: B-b-but, u MUST see!!! Cos it's really suuuuper nice show leh...lol...everyone....watch it! haha...ok la, at least even my whole family oso addicted to it leh!! hehe...
Marnie,
basically they go through what is written on the book, and they inject more interest by quoting real life examples.
Very expensive, but i rather spend the bucks than to waste my 3 sundays away leh..
Huichin,
i wouldnt recommend my ID though ..not very good one.u can try reading the forum in SB relating to ID recommendations though ...some are feedback to be really good..like ho bee...
basically they go through what is written on the book, and they inject more interest by quoting real life examples.
Very expensive, but i rather spend the bucks than to waste my 3 sundays away leh..
Huichin,
i wouldnt recommend my ID though ..not very good one.u can try reading the forum in SB relating to ID recommendations though ...some are feedback to be really good..like ho bee...
Morning ladies,
Been bz with work .. n soooo many postings.
Elaine, Huichin,
Me oso a Korean drama fan. Previously stuck to Little bride 18, now...practically a da chang jin fan. But sian lah..I'm following the SCV's Ch 55 which is an hour daily. Must go n get the dvds liao..really cannot wait to see wat happen to chang jin. Stairway to heaven - so touching lah..esp Kwong san woo. But he looks a bit suaku there..(mayb still a newbie at tat time..not so handsome as yet).
Marnie,
should embark on this new craze on K-dramas..soooo niceee!!
IC,
Having a perfect home - guess its every ladies ultimate dream. But then, its down to dollars and cents..Best is work within ur budget and source out for good ID. Mine - I kena squeeze dry. Mayb at tat time was still young n naive..juz jump into package w/o scrutinising the fine lines..in the end - kena makan like nobody's biz. First time's a big lesson anyway..
Been bz with work .. n soooo many postings.
Elaine, Huichin,
Me oso a Korean drama fan. Previously stuck to Little bride 18, now...practically a da chang jin fan. But sian lah..I'm following the SCV's Ch 55 which is an hour daily. Must go n get the dvds liao..really cannot wait to see wat happen to chang jin. Stairway to heaven - so touching lah..esp Kwong san woo. But he looks a bit suaku there..(mayb still a newbie at tat time..not so handsome as yet).
Marnie,
should embark on this new craze on K-dramas..soooo niceee!!
IC,
Having a perfect home - guess its every ladies ultimate dream. But then, its down to dollars and cents..Best is work within ur budget and source out for good ID. Mine - I kena squeeze dry. Mayb at tat time was still young n naive..juz jump into package w/o scrutinising the fine lines..in the end - kena makan like nobody's biz. First time's a big lesson anyway..
IC : Yeah. That's what I thought. In my situation can buy resale only under the Non-Citizen Spouse Scheme.
Meraj has no problems about applying for a PR (he doesn't want to be a citizen though cos' that'll mean he has to give up his dual citizenship of British and Aussie). But these days is quite difficult to get PR. He's only been here on employment for about 3 years so maybe we'll look into it next year.
Ally : With all these talk about the cute guys, maybe I shall "wash" my eyes a bit and see the dramas....
Interrace : Thanks! Me got the book. I am going to zap another copy in the office for Meraj cos' quite troublesome to share. Quite interesting the facts in there.
Meraj has no problems about applying for a PR (he doesn't want to be a citizen though cos' that'll mean he has to give up his dual citizenship of British and Aussie). But these days is quite difficult to get PR. He's only been here on employment for about 3 years so maybe we'll look into it next year.
Ally : With all these talk about the cute guys, maybe I shall "wash" my eyes a bit and see the dramas....
Interrace : Thanks! Me got the book. I am going to zap another copy in the office for Meraj cos' quite troublesome to share. Quite interesting the facts in there.
<font color="0000ff">Ally</font>,
Yah lor..that time you post the cost here. I nearly fall off the chair reading how much you kena.
But hmm..<font color="0000ff">Girls</font> which one would you go for?
1. Save first and then buy & reno your dream home.
2. Buy any home first, reno minimal and then after few years (usually more than 5 years), try to resell in the market, then purchase dream home.
3. Purchase dream home first but don't reno until have sufficient budget to reno to "dream home".
Yah lor..that time you post the cost here. I nearly fall off the chair reading how much you kena.
But hmm..<font color="0000ff">Girls</font> which one would you go for?
1. Save first and then buy & reno your dream home.
2. Buy any home first, reno minimal and then after few years (usually more than 5 years), try to resell in the market, then purchase dream home.
3. Purchase dream home first but don't reno until have sufficient budget to reno to "dream home".
<font color="0000ff">Marnie</font>,
Are you sure it's difficult to get PR? I don't think so...
Not trying to stir up anythinglah, but not necessary with qualifications means will get PR. Without qualifications also can get PR. I've come across some ppl lah. Hmm, actually depends on the race quota and some other criteria.
Are you sure it's difficult to get PR? I don't think so...
IC,
looking at ur options - this is my opinions
1. Best to save up first, then reno ur dream home. At least its a one time costing. But then again..how long would u wan to wait to achieve ur dream home?
2. Buy any home - provided the market rate is feasible for ur pocket. Nowadays, u can sell ur home after 1 yr if u used the bank loans. Then again, make sure u dun incurr a loss when u sell ur home.
3. Purchase dream home first - u have to consider other factors also..where r u gonna store ur furnitures..and u gonna incurr more $$ when u need to rent another place to stay unless ur room at ur parent's or PIL's place is still available. Anyway..its a big hassle also.
hehe..sorry for my lorso-ness...
looking at ur options - this is my opinions
1. Best to save up first, then reno ur dream home. At least its a one time costing. But then again..how long would u wan to wait to achieve ur dream home?
2. Buy any home - provided the market rate is feasible for ur pocket. Nowadays, u can sell ur home after 1 yr if u used the bank loans. Then again, make sure u dun incurr a loss when u sell ur home.
3. Purchase dream home first - u have to consider other factors also..where r u gonna store ur furnitures..and u gonna incurr more $$ when u need to rent another place to stay unless ur room at ur parent's or PIL's place is still available. Anyway..its a big hassle also.
hehe..sorry for my lorso-ness...
<font color="0000ff">Ally</font>,
Aiya..i'm not talking about my options. I'm talking which option would you choose? By the way, can sell 1 yr meh? Usually i know cannot. Maybe not for HDB flat. Private property then different lah. Err... where got furnitures?
, newly married couple where got furnitures?? I actually doing survey lah.. for those starting "new married home."
Aiya..i'm not talking about my options. I'm talking which option would you choose? By the way, can sell 1 yr meh? Usually i know cannot. Maybe not for HDB flat. Private property then different lah. Err... where got furnitures?
IC,
ooops..so sorry..ok..
I would choose option 1. Eh..my sis-in-law bought her 3 rm hdb flat n after a yr, she sold off her flat leh. She's using the bank loan.
Anyway, furniturewise..u still got bed, wardrobe, mayb a small sofa set or something like tat mah..unless u wan to have everything else brand new to go with ur newly renovated house.
ooops..so sorry..ok..
I would choose option 1. Eh..my sis-in-law bought her 3 rm hdb flat n after a yr, she sold off her flat leh. She's using the bank loan.
Anyway, furniturewise..u still got bed, wardrobe, mayb a small sofa set or something like tat mah..unless u wan to have everything else brand new to go with ur newly renovated house.