a dear friend of mine whom i havent seen in years came to visit Adelaide for the weekend, together with her relatives. It’s been a lovely weekend with places to go

highlights of the weekend as shown in the montages below:

The Big Rocking Horse (toy factory) – The National Motor Museum – Akhira Alpaca Shop – Fish & Chips @ the Clubhouse, Barrossa Valley.

Bengal Cat (kitten) – endangered animal (@ Akhira Alpaca Shop)

Jacob’s Creek – Penfolds – Wolf Blass Cellar Doors

Whispering Wall – Hahndorf – Mt. Lofty – Glenelg

 Glad to catch up with you again! Thank you for coming.

it’s been a decade since we first met in high school.

 Cheers to our friendship!

 

Recent favourites

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Australia Day in the City

Australia Day in the City is South Australia’s major Australia Day celebration, presented by the Australia Day Council of SA & Adelaide City Council.

VANESSA AMOROSI AND FIREWORKS EXPLODE AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE CITY!!!
*Including CARL RISELEY, JAMES MORRISON and KURRURU PERFORMING ARTS!

 

The Lord Mayor Michael Harbison said Australia Day in the City for 2010 would be bigger and better than ever, with a jam-packed schedule including the Annual Street Parade, fireworks and free family concert.

“In 2010, Australia Day in the City will move to a late afternoon and early evening format. This should encourage even more families to get down for some free live entertainment.

“Adelaide City Council is very proud to be hosting the State’s major celebration of Australia Day in the City. Elder Park will be the place for all South Australian’s to come together and celebrate our day of Australian pride,” the Lord Mayor said.

Australia Day Council Executive Officer, Matthew Miles said the change to a twilight format will make it much more comfortable for all involved.

“We expect more than 20,000 people to join us in Elder Park for the fireworks and concert,” he said.

The Commonwealth Bank have injected thirty thousand dollars to support  this event with a spectacular fireworks display.

For 2010 the timing of this event has changed from its traditional morning and middle of the day to now being a late afternoon and evening event. This change has been made so the event avoids the midday heat and should be more family-friendly.

Australia Day in the City kicked off with the 3000 person Australia Day Parade – winding its way through the City streets. The Parade started at Hindmarsh Square and winded its way through Pulteney Street, along North Terrace and into King William Road and into Elder Park.

excerpt from www.australiadayinthecity.com.au (http://www.australiaday.org.au/whatson/sa/page222.asp)

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It was a spectacular evening as we joined the crowds at Elder Park on Australia Day. We packed our green bags with mats, water & fingerfood, slip-slap-slop on some sunscreen and off we went at 5pm hoping to find ourselves a good spot for picnicking. Thank God we found a carpark just across the park, without much driving around searching for it. God is Good. All the times.

Thank God i have 2 gigantic umbrellas kept in my car. It was quite hot and sunny, so we were hiding under the shades, waiting for 7pm.

Soon, the parade came to an end at Elder Park and the night began with Aboriginal dances and performances. Awards were given to the Best Costume Team, Best Music team & Most Creative team of the parade. Clearly lots of effort has been contributed.

 Jazz performance by Carl Riseley, James Morrison & a band of talented musicians was setting the right atmosphere as the sun set for the day. Carl also sang the Australia Anthem as we all stood facing the Australia flag.

Vanessa Amorosi totally rocked. Awesome performance. Great powerful vocal. Her band rocked hard too!

if you watch carefully you’ll spot a head bouncing up and down. My friend and i joined the crowds in hand-waving when she sang  Shine, then jumping up and down, clapping our hands and cheering on with the crowds when she sang her rock songs…the effect of magnetic power of rock music, the loud bass making the hearts go thudding… People were pumped with adrenaline rush; a bunch of teens were dancing away beside us, invading our personal spaces… last thing we want was someone got hit/stepped on someone’s foot.

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

~Red Auerbach~

Right at 10pm, spectacular fireworks shooting into the night sky from across the Torrens River, together with songs from Aussie singers like Guy Sebastian, Kylie Minogue, John Farnham, Jet, etc playing from MIX 102.3 fm.

and we left for home all pumped energized and refreshed. yea…

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was contemplating whether to go to Guy Sebastian’s upcoming concert on 13th Feb at Entertainment Center in Adelaide… but now decided not too. It’s Chinese New Year’s eve and we’ll be having dinner at home.

was tempted thou, when i saw there’s $20 discount on tickets on Ticketek website. http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=GUYSEBAS10&v=AEC&searchId=6c34b87e-afcd-4e2b-b772-81283fbd5a20 oh well…

His latest album is really fun to listen to. Very nicely compiled. Like it like that. oh yea. One of the songs became a hit on radio lately, ’Art of Love’ featuring Jordin Sparks.  i’ve post an entry some time ago on the story of how i got this great album from my patient. http://iamlillian.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/a-love-story/. worth checking his album out…

Luke 6:38

“because his cloak is the only covering he has for his body. What else will he sleep in? When he cries out to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.” Exodus 22:27

“For the Lord hears the cries of the needy…” Psalm 69:33

Matthew 25:35-40 – Jesus says…

 ³⁵For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ³⁶I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

 ³⁷“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? ³⁸When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? ³⁹When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

 ⁴⁰“The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’

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A World Vision prayer for the people of Haiti.

We pray for the people of Haiti. May this country – the poorest in the Western hemisphere – be comforted and restored at this time.

We pray for the safety of children in Haiti. May they have safe places to go, be reunited with family and have their physical and emotional needs met.

We pray for the leaders of Haiti. May they make wise decisions and work in partnership to meet the needs of their people.

We pray for the church in Haiti. May the church be renewed by the Spirit of God as it reaches out at this time of great need.

We pray for all who have lost family and friends. May they be comforted and cared for.

We pray for the vulnerable and lost. May they be made safe.

We pray for compassion and restoration. May all those involved in the rescue and recovery make wise decisions.
We pray for healing and hope.

http://www.worldvision.com.au/Issues/Emergencies/CurrentEmergencies/HaitiEarthquake/Prayer_for_Haiti.aspx

Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

1 John 3:17

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

Eight-year-old Orecchi can still manage to flash a grin sometimes – a remarkable feat considering his circumstances. He suffered a serious head injury when the Haiti earthquake demolished the house of a friend he was visiting.

At the same time, his sister Madeline was buried in a collapsed church building. It took 2 days before she was discovered and pulled from the rubble. She now lies wrapped in bandages on a stretcher outside the Hospital Universitaire La Paix.

Orecchi and Madeline also lost their own home. When the quake struck, 3 houses slid down the hillside completely demolishing their house. Miraculously, their father Rosmond had stepped outside seconds before the quake hit and his life was spared.

As Madeline recovers in hospital, Orecchi is now living on the street with his mum and dad, sleeping under the stars on plastic sheets.

The 3 of them have nothing but the clothes on their backs. Orecchi’s mother, Marie Rose, says she did try to wash them once, using water from a drain. She has not tried it again. She says she hates living on the streets.

“You can’t find anything that you need. The streets are dirty and they stink,” she says.

They have run out of money to buy food and water. When World Vision spoke to them in the afternoon they had not eaten all day.

But the family haven’t lost hope. “God is going to help us,” Marie Rose says.

World Vision is providing medical supplies such as dressings, antibiotics, tetanus shots, and materials for the treatment of broken bones to La Paix hospital, where Orecchi and Madeline are receiving treatment.

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World Vision will issue one annual tax statement at the end of the financial year.

Again, on behalf of all the children and families who will benefit from your gift, thank you.

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*excerpts and photos above are all adapted from http://www.worldvision.com.au/

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“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

watched Fantastic Mr. Fox movie few weeks ago with Vivianne. Based on one of my favourite author, Roald Dahl. It was like a puppet-animated movie which really intrigued me. Indeed it was Fantastic to watch. Director Wes Anderson did a brilliant job! Another witty movie which he directed was ‘Darjeeling Limited’ a story of 3 brothers on an adventure to India, which i enjoyed watching too. 

Fantastic Mr. Fox- i think  it’s entertaining and amusing. i like the picture motions, the settings/design/home furniture/attire of the characters. i like Mrs. Fox painting and her outfit with a cute vintage brooch. i like Kristofferson, Mr. Fox’s nephew too. I like the way they talk, the speeches…with the perfect voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Jason Schwartzman.  It’s a witty fun movie to watch and just be absorbed into the world of the wild animals. I also like the part where they dig their way around under the 3 farmers. Definitely a must-see movie! Hope the soundtracks are out soon too!

and i was browsing through Design*Sponge blog just then…

and i saw an entry on Fantastic Mr. Fox and thought, hey…this is so cool…must share!

Reblogging…

Perhaps fox hole living isn’t your idea of bliss, but there is no denying that Fantastic Mr. Fox is a morsel of such homey goodness it would be morally bereft of me to ignore it. Over the holidays, I saw the sets from the movie displayed in the Bergdorf Goodman windows and i was totally blown over. Filmed using stop motion animation, each set was lovingly hand crafted into a vast maze of miniature dollhouse rooms and streets. Now I’m all a flutter over miniatures. Thanks a lot, Wes Anderson.

Visit Design*Sponge for more details etc.

Nfox brooch $49, tie $10, nest haven chandelier $898, william morris acorn paper, landscape painting $189, easel $76, Dom Perignon $120, chesterfield sofa $5998, blazer $158, bandit mask $11, acorn bowl $17.

found some interesting posters for the movie. enjoy!

 

 

 

 

i found the list of the interesting soundtracks of the movie on this site –http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/09/fantastic-mr-fox-soundtrack-hits.html

Movie Taglines — one of my favourite thing =)

Dig the life fantastic.

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His life is fantastic… his wife is fantastic… his neighbors, not so fantastic.

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This year, forget super… ignore incredible… it’s all about fantastic.

according to my nurse manager, ‘Time out’ is a week when graduate nurses working in day surgery unit get to go to 5 different units within the operating room services in hospital. And i’m priviledged to be one of the nurses.

And this week happens to be The week. Time-out from day surgery unit, i suppose. i get to go into theatres for 2 days, one day in general recovery, one day in pre-anaesthetic clinics & one day with the Acute Pain Services team.

Day 1: It was a lovely morning as i walked to work early in the morning when the air was still crisp.

I wore casual clothing as i knew i would change into scrubs. i like the blue scrubs with pockets. A scrub jacket is needed too as it gets cold in theatre. It’s not a complete attire until you put a blue shower cap on. It seemed like all theatre staff has their personal colourful patterned caps or just-ordinary-hospital-disposable-blue-cap on. And it has to cover all your hair. including your ears if earrings are worn.  Have to abide by the rules/policies/best practices, so to speak. For example, you are not allowed to roam around outside operating room services (like going to the cafeteria/other wards) in your scrubs. You either have to change into your uniform or wear another white-hospital gown over the scrubs. If not, you’ll be told off…if you get caught.

i think people always tend to think that it’s all strict and stressful in theatres…well, it turned out otherwise for me. Yes, you can feel quite intimidated and lost especially if you’re new and unfamiliar with the settings etc. Yes, it can be stressful too…especially for the patients. However, most of the staff are experienced and generally work together to achieve good team work.

but, i was greeted with smiles and when i looked lost, someone was there to offer help.

I was buddied up with an anaesthetic nurse yesterday under orthopedics theatre list. 4 surgeries. 8am-4+pm.

Both the anaesthetist and anaesthetic nurse were very approachable and willing to explain things to me. Slowly, by observing i gathered the bits and pieces and pieced them together in my head…with lots of ‘a-ha’ moments. The anaesthetic machine with monitors, lots of cores of machines, equipment attached to the powerpoints…it’s quite a hazardous environment if not careful. That is why safety measures are put into place, with zipped-up sleeves to cover the bundles of wires, overhead hanger to hang the cores/wires etc. But the staff seemed to know what they are doing, very efficient…The surgeons, anaesthetist and nurses all working together as a team to shift the patient across from the table to the bed post-operation.

Yesterday, i saw a total knee replacement and a total hip replacement. It just amazes me how surgeries are conducted. Definitely an eye-opening experience. From preparing the theatre, the machines, the patient, the surgeons and instrument nurse to the end when the patient is half-awake to transfer to General Recovery Unit. (or Post-Anaesthetic Recovery Unit (PARU)), it’s amazing the time just flies by so quickly and before i knew it, the day was over.

For orthopedics surgeries, usually all staff who goes into the theatre room is required to wear a balaclava over the normal cap and a mask. This is to protect the patient, preventing any foreign objects falling into joints/bones. Last thing we all want is an osteomyelitis. Interestingly, the surgeon and his 2 assisting surgeons were wearing these gigantic balaclava over a helmet, they looked just like astronauts!! A window to see their faces behind the glass window, covered from head to toes. They double-gloving and generally all surgeons wear white gum boots with their surname written with texter at the back of the boots. So, you can use your imagination to picture 3 of them hovering over the patient who was entirely covered in green drapes, exposing only the surgical site. Well and truly protected.

Generally the nurses working in theatres move around fast-paced. No time to be wasted, especially in between cases. to clean up and prepare for the next case. Everything went smoothly. They are in control.

i followed the nurse into the store room to collect stuff needed for surgeries. She carried a basket and grabbing stuff of the shelves, just like in the supermarket shopping for groceries, except there isnt much room in the store room and there were a few nurses in there looking for stuff. Stuff like ampules of medications, syringes, IV fluids, giving sets, gauzes, breathing masks, all sorts of things needed in the theatre. And we also need to stock up for the following day too.  All in all, it was an interesting day and to witness the process the patients went through, now i can truly understand and felt for them when they woke up in great pain/ nausea/vomiting.

day2: buddied up with a scout nurse. Observed how the theatre packs are being set-up and opened. Helping surgeons to tie knots at the back of their sterile gowns. Being extra careful not to touch the sterile fields. ‘Dont touch anything that’s green.’ said a nurse. green = sterile. understood.

saw a scalp being cut open and peeled back towards the face of the patient, in order for the surgeons to remove the small…extra small screws and metal bits from a patient’s frontal part, just abover the nose in between the eyebrows, as the x-ray showed.

as i am still not used to see parts of body being cut open + blood, tissues, bones etc…i thought i was going to feel sick/ faint. but i didnt. Phew!  Although the burning smell of tissues can be revolting at times too.

so, it’s been very very interesting experience to be in the theatres of a major public metropolitan hospital. And i am grateful for this opportunity, for it doesnt come by easily.

the question people often ask me lately since i am in my final stage of graduate program: “So, which area do you want to work in? What is your interest?’

i would say, “I would choose the areas which i’ve worked in which were ENT, Orthopedics surgical ward – pre-post surgery. So not like intraoperative nursing.”

 But now i’m thinking, why not give theatre nursing a go too. The more i am exposed to, the more it intrigues me. If i were to be given a chance to be employed to work in theatre either as instrument or scout or anaesthetic nurse, i would definitely be interested. bit on second thought, it could be daunting too!!

oh well, if it’s God’s will for me to end up in theatre nursing…why not

trying to illustrate some of the interesting things i saw in theatre….like me in scrubs and shower cap

on the highs and lows of an unforgettable year 2009.

i would describe myself in 2009 as like a juggler, one that was inexperienced in many fields, juggling from one item to many, one by one added in. It required full concentration to watch each item, to keep them going round and round. It was filled with challenges, the unknown & the unexpected encounters. Without them, it wouldn’t have been a meaningful year. As the saying goes, ‘the obstacles in life are meant to make us better, not bitter.’ And there are good times when things were cruising on smoothly; times that i would crash with tiredness and then bounce back onto the track again. Of course there’re also times that things fell apart and have to pick up the pieces and continue on. I wouldn’t be able to make it this far without God’s faithfulness and grace. His mercies are new every morning. Great is Thy Faithfulness.

what would you describe/imagine yourself as in 2009?

Thinking of the days ahead with great enthusiasm and know that He is my solid Rock!

rock on 2010…

Question: “What sort of New Year’s Resolution should a Christian make?” (GotQuestions.org)

Answer: The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3000 years to the ancient Babylonians. There is just something about the start of a New Year that gives us the feeling of a fresh start and a new beginning. In reality, there is no difference between December 31st and January 1st. Nothing mystical occurs at midnight on December 31st. The Bible does not speak for or against the concept of New Year’s resolutions. However, if a Christian determines to make a New Year’s resolution, what kind of resolution should he or she make?

Common New Year’s resolutions are: to quit smoking, to stop drinking, to manage money better, and spend more time with family. By far the most common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, in conjunction with exercising more and eating healthier. These are all good goals to set. However, 1 Timothy 4:8 instructs us to keep exercise in perspective: “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” The vast majority of New Year’s resolutions, even among Christians, are in relation to physical things. This should not be.

Many Christians make New Year’s resolutions to pray more, to read the Bible every day, and to attend church more regularly. These are fantastic goals. However, these New Year’s resolutions fail just as often as the non-spiritual resolutions, because there is no power in a New Year’s resolution. Resolving to start or stop doing a certain activity has no value unless you have the proper motivation for stopping or starting that activity. For example, why do you want to read the Bible every day? Is it to honor God and grow spiritually, or is it because you have just heard that it is a good thing to do? Why do you want to lose weight? Is it to honor God with your body, or is it for vanity, to honor yourself?

Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” John 15:5 declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” If God is the center of your New Year’s resolution, it has chance for success, depending on your commitment to it. If it is God’s will for something to be fulfilled, He will enable you to fulfill it. If a resolution is not God honoring and/or is not in agreement in God’s Word, we will not receive God’s help in fulfilling the resolution.

So, what sort of New Year’s resolution should a Christian make? Here are some suggestions: (1) Pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) in regards to what resolutions, if any, He would have you make; (2) Pray for wisdom as to how to fulfill the goals God gives you; (3) Rely on God’s strength to help you; (4) Find an accountability partner who will help you and encourage you; (5) Don’t become discouraged with occasional failures; instead allow them to motivate you further; (6) Don’t become proud or vain, but give God the glory.

Psalm 37:5-6, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”

 

in the midst of festive celebration, let us not forget to slow down, perhaps pause and be still before the Giver of Life, Creator of this universe.

in just few more minutes, Christmas day 2009 will become history and stored away in the memory lane.

and i am just reflecting on the day…what has it been all about?

This Christmas i was allocated to work. a different experience.

I woke up 5:45am feeling excited for the day ahead. Stepped out into the quietness and stillness of Adelaide CBD. Not a single soul. Not a single car in sight. walked happily to work…reaching just on time, as usual…

and went to the allocation room to find out where i’ll be sent to work today.

” ward R8.”

yep..medical ward. the one i was in yesterday. and guess what…i was working in the same bay…the Dream Bay (the delirium bay)

I was to do 1:1 nurse specialling on a young girl detained under medical order due to suicidal attempts.

“Merry Christmas”, as we greeted each other.

All in all, it’s been a good day at work. Relaxed and cheerful atmosphere…was able to engage in conversation with my young patient.
I was glad that she appeared cheerful and filled with Christmas spirit. We went around to people and offering popcorns and just spreading the joy of Christmas day. It was comforting to see the smiles on the faces of the not-so-well patients as we approached.

It was my joy to see their faces glow.
I was glad to see my patient’’s face beaming with cheerfulness.

All the patients received free gifts from the ward. And special Christmas Menu. Free Lunch for staff – roasted turkey & leg ham etc…food brought in to share with others, chocolates…and Christmas Greetings…to the people we came across… and smiles to exchange…

All these brought warmth to the hearts of many. the hearts of the lonely ones, the sorrowful ones…

yes…Christmas this year is about reaching out in love. Sharing the love He shown us, especially to the less fortunate ones.

Thank you for Your Greatest love, Lord!

and i was blessed to be invited to a BBQ dinner at David & Irene’s house. Blessed to share food and fun with OCFers. So blessed!

ended the night with praying for one another and remembering those who are going through tough time despite this festive season.

to many Christmas is about family & gifts.

What is Christmas to you?

We are the reason

Just want to share a beautiful lyrics/song that i love…

As little children we would dream of Christmas morn
Of all the gifts and toys we knew we’d find
But we never realized a baby born one blessed night
Gave us the greatest gift of our lives

*We were the reason that He gave His life
We were the reason that He suffered and died
To a world that was lost He gave all He could give
To show us the reason to live

As the years went by we learned more about gifts
The giving of ourselves and what that means
On a dark and cloudy day a man hung crying in the rain
All because of love
All because of love

The reason for the season?

Because God Loves us so dearly that He gave His one and only Son (John 3:16)…to die for our sins. To pay the ransom. To set us free.

Joy to the world. Amazing Love. Jesus Christ.

May You Hear His Voice calling out to you this season. Take time to ponder upon the meaning of Christmas, my friends.

How deep is the Father’s Love for you and i…

 

The time to be happy is now.

The place to be happy is here.

The way to be happy is

to make others so.

- Elbert Hubbard

by Kate Knapp

 

This Christmas, what can you give to one person to make him/her smile and see the One in you?

 

 

” May the new year be blessed with good tidings
Till the next time I see you again
If we must say goodbye, let the spirit go with you
Till The Season Comes ‘Round Again”

Wishing you all a Blessed Christmas & a Wonderful New Year!

Last evening, we headed to Elder Park to join the crowds in the Carols by Candlelight.

It was a beautiful  relaxing night, sitting on the grass under the starry sky, enjoyng the company of many while listening to the sweet Christmas Carols.

Christmas is a time of tradition, and Carols by Candlelight is certainly one of Adelaide’s favourite annual traditions. Make sure you come along to Elder Park and enjoy the festivities. Features include a Christmas concert with entertainment for the whole family, headlined by outstanding Australian acts plus a special appearance by Father Christmas and a spectacular fireworks finale. Light your candles and sing-along to your favourite Christmas carols and songs. The words to all of the Christmas Carols and information on the performers will be in the Carols by Candlelight program, which will be on sale within the park. Candles and candle holders and Christmas novelties will also be on sale. http://www.southaustralia.com/9002100.aspx

The night ended around 1045pm with awesome fireworks.

One of the songs sang last night was called ‘Til the Season comes around again’ performed by Toby Moulton, Australian Idol finalise.

“May the new year be blessed with good tidings
Till the next time I see you again
If we must say goodbye, let the spirit go with you
Till The Season Comes ‘Round Again”

and i found it on youtube. By Kenny Rogers. Enjoy!

Australian Idol final 5, Toby Moulton performed ‘My Way’ in his gorgeous grey suit again

 

Wishing you and your loved ones a Blessed & Safe Christmas & An Exciting start for New Year!

The gigantic Christmas Tre @ Victoria Square

The Day has finally arrived. 12th December 2009.

Witnessed by family and friends, as they looked into each other’s eyes, exchanged vows and put the ring on each other’s finger. All eyes on them as they walked down the aisle as Mr. & Mrs. T.

You two are just what God was talking about when he talked about love. Congratulations, 大姐 & 大姐夫！
May God bless your marriage with love, the kind that keeps growing and deepening and finding more reasons to celebrate the beautiful life you begin together. ♥

Blessed =)

by the Blue House, Swan River, WA.

by the red tree.

Just Married~

Mr. & Mrs. T.

 

i am glad that i was there next to her when she said ‘I will’.

 

♥ Lots of love xoxo ♥

 

Here are some of my favorites from other Flickr members.

 

 

 

 

 

IT’s that time of the year!

Cant believe how time flew!

Year 2009 is coming to a glorious end. Just so grateful to God that this year has been so AMAZING!!

A time to reflect, celebrate, enjoy +++

Just so excited and thrilled by the thought of travelling to KL/Klang for OCF AGM and especially Perth Trip for dear beloved sis’ wedding! Also will be a big family reunion! Gonna see dearest granny again! and cousin’s newborn baby boy!

it’ll be a bit of rush and lots of excitement from tomorrow onwards till 14th Dec…then back to the work cycle again…

Just want to cherish every single moment of this upcoming week!!

10 days to Zhi and Lydia’s Big Day!

signing off….thrilled!! ^_^