Still in pieces

This is the current progress. A lot of things need to be cut, wrapped, written, stamped, and many others need to be ... done!

Ribbons cut into 25cm length, with trimmed edges.

One of my mega projects. Only 1/6 is complete. Wish me luck!

Credits to Yadina & Hubs for bringing these back safe!

These are the favours for my reception. For the akad ceremony, it will be much easier cause there won't be DIY stuffs. Only put everything in the small pouch. :) Will do that once my 700pcs is done!

Ok, back to work!

Ciao.

Pissed.

Today, some people really managed to push my RED button.

It started since yesterday, when Niwa told me her e-mail to me was bounced back and ask if my e-mail address written on my namecard was correct. After giving her a lesson to send out successful e-mails, we managed to communicate smoothly. Being a person who likes to express my anger in the most kindest words, I think I did well, as always. Especially to a young lass who just cannot admit her mistakes, I just go with the flow, hoping that she'll learn in the process.

And after a few attempts of calling Su from D'Renjis (because she promised to return my call which she didn't even after 3 days), she told me the happiest news I could ever imagine. Just to let you know that I last visited the boutique in May, and the tailor said I could come for fitting in June. But I decided to call them up 3 days ago, why? Because I'm a super-bionic-wonderfully patient customer. So I can tolerate with some overdued deadlines. As long as those people know what they are doing. And Su just spilled out to me that, guess what, "baju tu tak jahit lagi lah".

*Smile*

"HUH? tak jahit lagi?"

"Hak ah. Semalam K.Ani kata tak jahit lagi"

"Habis tu bila saya boleh fitting?"

"Erm, lepas Raya boleh tak?"

*paused for 3 sec*

"Lepas Raya, bila?"

"Erm... 15 hari lepas Raya?" //*my solemnnization is on 14 Syawal 1431H*//

"15 hari lepas Raya??? kak, saya punya wedding 2 minggu lepas Raya, kak. Akak nak saya fitting lepas kawen ke?"

"Err, tak. Erm, 15 hari sebelum raya, eh 15 hari puasa boleh tak?"

"Berapa haribulan tu?"

"Erm, dalam 25?"

"25 August?"

"Hak ah."

"Ok."

I am a simple person, you know. You just give me a reasonable timeline, and perform. And I'll be the happiest person alive. But if you give me craps, you'll definitely get shit from me.

Checkpoint.

About 2 months to go.

But why do I not feel it coming?

I tell you why.

1. Niwa from SACC Convec has not get back to me since our previous meet up. - Can you imagine? She was supposed to update me of the seating layout/PA system/finalized menu/etc. Ok, she did call me up few days after our last meet up to confirm that we could not pay the parking fee in advanced for the guests as it is beyond her authority. And that was it.
2. Neither Su nor Kak Ani called me up to update about my outfit. And I have yet to confirm my dais decor. - I'm definitely giving them a call tomorrow and hope that they did not miss my dress sketch under that pile of papers I saw in April.
3. I am still undecided on what to wear on the 1st day. - Alter or brand-new, I'm just not sure.
4. I am still undecided on which hijab to wear on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd day. - Ok, I haven't even bought the material yet. Sue me. Now!
5. Favours - not fully wrapped, yet!

Maybe all of these can go on smoothly once I got my ADS working! Or at least the lab technician do some mercy on me.

You don't have to understand that last statement. I was just mumbling. So much for the updates.

*uhuk uhuk*

Clock-ticking. And then it halts.

Just when you thought everything went on great, think again. I think most of the young couples getting married are so eager to get married, having fun for the preparations and buying stuffs, but ignored the fact that they are (or will be) mentally-challenged in all sorts of way. I kid you not. Getting married is indeed a new big step in your life. Yes, it's NEW and BIG. You can never imagine what your life would become after that 'SAH' is ... ~sah! I now think I understand why there were tears in brides and brides mothers' eyes soon as the procedure is done. For the brides : No more compromising for us. Your husband will be the final NO or YES in all decisions. For their mothers : It's because they have been through all those. So, that's why. Of course, there are a lot of disagreement and discussion being done before entering that different life, but your partner would usually comfort you with "Don't worry, babe. I'll be by your side and we'll go through this together". Pray harder. Maybe your partner will actually do as he/she says.

Why am I blasting all these? Because obviously I am experiencing the peak of madness+insanity in my life as a B2B. I cannot understand how a man could be more mature than us but acts as a 5-year-old kid when it's coming to arguing over an ice-cream. Some people have told me that the person's name resembles their character. For example, Aishah means Lively, and Jamilah means Beautiful. Well, I believe so. Because apparently what we speak out everyday is a du'a. So if we were to call Jamilah (beautiful) by her name (not shortforms like Jam, Milah, Jamey), I truly believe that she will turn out to be a 'beautiful' lady throughout her life, be it physically or by her characteristic. Very unfortunate for me, neither of our names (my partner & I) spell 'PATIENCE'. For those of you who are named 'Sabri' / 'Sabariah'. Alhamdulillah. Good for you and the other half.

Of course everyone's life is kinda hectic at the moment. You wish to have someone by your side to really share it with and laugh about all the stupid moves you've been doing for the past few weeks. But sometimes we have to realize, we are living in the real world. Not everyone is thinking the same as you do. No one could actually understand how it feels like being in your shoe. Yeah, who can? When there are times even YOU, yourself cannot interpret what's been going on in your own life?

Heh.

So yesterday was another progress of my preparation for my reception. But, I just do not feel like writing it down here. Simply because I do not know if it's even necessary to shout out publicly about it, when the person who I supposed-to share it with, doesn't even care or bother. Maybe I am going into that new life, alone. With an invisible man next to me. Don't get me wrong, he is there. Just that he's not really.

And you must be freaking happy right now because all your plans seem to work fine. Good for you!

p/s : this is labeled under 'Procedure'.

We've been tested!

He just got back for a while from outstation last week. So we decided to make that HIV test before he's being sent off again. First choice was Poliklinik Kesihatan Seri Kembangan in Serdang. After calling them up, we found that they only perform HIV test on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2pm-4pm. But he wanted to have it on Tuesday. Second choice was Klinik Kesihatan in Bangi. They do HIV tests on Monday - Thursday (if I'm not mistaken, but not on alternate days la). 2pm-4pm also. So he took a day off on Tuesday and planned out our outing.

From 11am morning, we stopped by Proton showroom and picked our first ride together. :) Next, we went to AlRajhi to apply for some financial aid. Then, we dozed off to Klinik Kesihatan Bangi. We arrived there around 1.45pm. We need to wait till 2pm sharp to get the form and number. The first number of the day was 701, and both of us were 703 & 704. Weee. Yeah. For a while. We started to make noises when it was 2.15pm and #701 is still not being called yet. 2 nurses only entered room no.7 around 2.30pm. I was holding my medical checkup form (for my MEng intake) in one hand and the no. taken in another. None of my numbers (HIV test / medical checkup) were called. 2.45pm, he's fallen asleep while I'm on standby in case he falls to the other side. :P 3pm, #701 was called. Like, finally. And then after that the flow goes smoothly. We got in not long after that. When I was tested, I asked the nurse why my number was not being called for medical checkup? The doctor at the back said I should have attached my form with the number and put it in the red basket, where the HIV test form was put in outside the room. Erkhh. And how am I supposed to know that? After a few poor pleads, the nurse agreed to perform my checkup on the same day, only a bit later. Thank God my dear sweetheart did not freak out and waited patiently for everything to be over. And guess what, we left about 5.30pm. For him to wait patiently till the very last minute, was super impressive. Thanks, yoy! :)

After that, we had our lunch at about 6pm at Restoran Azura, a nearby restaurant, and it was superb! Great food with great price! Situated right behind Petronas station. I think it's somewhere in SS3, Bangi. This is a free promo. Go ahead and try if you're around the area.

Here's some tips before going for HIV test - specifically in Klinik Kesihatan Bangi (based on our experience) :

1. Arrive early - the registration starts at 2pm, but by 1.45pm many people have been waiting and soon as the counter opens, you will have to queue up and get your number. Then, you have to wait for another hour before the 1st number is called. If you are rushing off somewhere, better come early. Not too early, though. As medical centre is not a safe place, afterall.
2. When registering, you will be given a form each with your number attached. Please pay RM1 each person and proceed to room no.7 on your right (room no.7 on your left is for pregnancies)
3. Fill in the form before you drop it in the red basket (on the counter in front of room no.7) and have a seat before your number is called. No need to take another number at the counter, since you've been given one already earlier.
4. When your number is called, go into the room, sit on the chair and raise your left hand on the table. Don't panic, the nurse will take your left middle finger before she pokes you with a stapler-kinda-thingy where your blood will be dropped on the tester.
5. If 1 line appears, congratulations, you're HIV-free! If not, I hope you seek for medical advice soon.

As for medical checkups,

1. Call a day before and make appointment! (Even though the operator said you don't have to, insist on making one!)
2. Proceed to room no.7 at 2pm, print out a number from the counter and place your medical checkup form together with your number in the red box (same as above).
3. After your number is being called, the doctor will go through your form and notify if you are eligible for the checkup. A pink slip will be attached with your form.
4. Proceed to registration counter to pay stamp duty fee. In my case, RM20 only. A receipt will be attached with your form.
5. Bring the documents and proceed to X-ray room (next to room no.7), submit your form in the box on the table and wait for your name to be called.
6. When your name is called, enter the X-ray room, where you will be asked to change to a white outfit, after you've taken off everything, waist-up.
7. Wait a few minutes for the film to be ready. Your name will be called.
8. Return to room no.7 for a quick eye test. I wasn't wearing spectacles, so the guy only did a quick colour blind test for me. I passed. :)
9. Submit the form to kaunter saringan (opposite room no.7) and wait for your name to be called. Blood pressure checked. Height and weight measured.
10. Next, go to counter of room no.10. Submit the form in the red box. Wait for name to be called. Produce your specimen and submit to the counter. (",)
11. Return to registration counter and they will notify you which room to enter to see the doctor. Use the previous number when you were in room no.7.
12. When your number is called, enter the room to meet doctor for final checkup.
13. Done!

Phew~. FYI, medical checkup is not needed to get married. It's only for my university intake.

What a looooong day.

Oh, by the way. We are HIV-negative! Alhamdulillah...

The band

He reminded me to put up a post on my wedding ring. Thanks, yoU! Well, the reason why it's 'my' wedding ring, and not 'ours', simply because he doesn't wear rings and doesn't feel like having 1. So, respecting his decision, I'm luring the diamonds and gold all to myself. Ngeee.

So we were having our normal outing last month. While at our favourite shopping mall, there's a huge booth at the centre court so we thought we might check it out. Well, who knew, it was our (or was it my?) lucky day! The Habib Jewel Diamond Fest exhibition had 2 days left before it ends and like I've mentioned in the previous post, we were not looking for wedding rings anytime soon because we're gonna wait for the Raya Promotion. But hey, there's a beautiful ring in front of us, with marvellous discount, who can resist that? So my darling bought me that one piece jewellery which was on sale, 70% discount, and he also bought me a pair of pearl ear ring, to complete my pearl jewellery set. Weee~

The price of the ring? Erm, let me just tell you that the original price was very close to a 5 figure amount, and 70% off was totally worth it. Plus, his mother wanted so much for the ring to be standout and 'big'. Yes, she did mention the word 'besar'. So, not to disappoint her (chewah, padahal memang nak), we took that 1 out of the last 3 pieces left, and I went back with a huge smile, while he went back with sweaty forehead and a long sigh.

So to all of you out there who's getting married, do remember to wait for Habib's mega sale to buy rings/jewelleries before your big day. It's also a great idea to buy gold during this season, and when you're going to buy a real gift, simply trade in the gold you've bought during the sale. A dear friend did that and I think it's simply brilliant. Play around with the idea, yeah? Start budgeting now!

Hehe.

That's why I lev yuh. :*

Bali favours~

Oh, forgot to update about my received package from Bali, Indonesia. Weee.

Last week, a dear friend went for a holiday trip with her friends to Bali. I knew about the plan few months ago, while I was thinking how to ship my orders from Bali to here. And when she announced on her trip to Bali, it was like a light just *tingggg* in my head, so I asked for her kindness to help me bring back my orders from Bali. Soon when she said yes, I quickly made arrangement with the PIC in Bali and chose the items I wanted. And after months of waiting anxiously (in case, something bad happen, item not as shown in the picha,etc), I kept silent to myself until last Thursday, when my darling friend texted me early in the morning, "Dah selamat sampai. Bila nak datang ni?" Weeee. I quickly grabbed my carkeys and dashed to LCCT to pick up the items. The wait has not ended yet, because I was driving alone, and I could not open up the boxes till I reach home. Soon as I went in the house, I brought all the 4 boxes in and snatched open one by one. After checking all of them, only I smiled weeeeeee-ily (?) and showed to LadyBoss about my Bali-catch. Huuu.

You want to know what is it?

The 4 boxes (with 4 small boxes in each)

Box #1 : Big and small round soaps

Box #2 : Small square soaps

The rest of them : Many variants of fragrances

FYI, these are all the favours for my reception. As for the packaging? I'm still considering few ideas but think I'm gonna stick with a simple package which can be done myself, and no need to burden other people. Will get the raw materials soon and once it's done, I'll surely upload the final product!

If you're interested with these cute soaps as favours too, just go to BaliSoap, the PIC (in my case, I dealt with Ms Yuli) will be very helpful and assist you through out your order. Have fun!

:)