Chapter 1

"Define marriage" was the question of the day.

The book reminds me of how God has sovereignly pieced us together. I reckon He has done a snazzy job!

I shall write a review of the book after we're done. I just want to mention a nice feature that I am thankful for now: they ask you to list, not prioritise. which is pretty darn smart! I imagine if it were a priority list, there would be a long debate on why "communication" is more important than "honesty" which ought to be above "adaptability". And sorting the list out would be tedious as feeding Mexx.

And the girl has been wondering about being engaged and my proposal. =)

Yes, she is still awesome, lovely and beautiful.

Its crazy I'm thinking, just knowing that the world is round.
I'm here I'm dancing on the ground.
Am I right side up or upside down?
Is this real, oh Lord, or am I dreaming?
- DMB

The girl is a dream come true.

"Before You Say I Do"

Two days ago, I received an unwanted phone call from a person whose conversation eventually became rather insulting of my relationship with Dennis. The result of that, however, was that the pair of us, along with our dearest Sue-Lynn Teo, were inspired to make a worthwhile trip to Koorong and buy ourselves some solid couple material. So we bought a book by H. Norman Wright and Wes Roberts called Before You Say "I Do". It looks pretty good and the first question on the discussion page is "Define marriage". I like the idea that this book will bring up lots of food for thought, not to mention a few good laughs about what we are really like in daily living. Plus, plenty of bible back up in the book, so I am very much looking forward to taking a stab at it.

Sue-Lynn and Dennis came to my house early and we went swimming, after which we hankered badly for a Viet Hoa lunch! It was amazing, bun is now my favourite dish! Yumyumyum. Then we went to Koorong and it was such a happy and fulfilling afternoon that I was soooo sleepy by the time I got home. But dinner has rejuvinated me and tonight we shall take a stab at the first chapter.

*eggcited*

First Kiss

15th August 2008

We sat in front of the heater (our makeshift fireplace), on one cushion each. It was a cold night.

7 months and 2 days of being together, and it finally happened.

It was different to what I thought it would be. But it was worth the wait, every bit of the wait.

And his question? "Why didn't we do this earlier?"
Me: "Ya huh, why ah?"

August and it's smorgasbord

It's been too exciting to keep up a natural heart rate this month. With the grand array of surprises, hors d'oeuvres, and tightly knit schedules August has laid out, I can only pray that we won't overdo the buffet.

Yesterday was an exciting example that I wouldn't mind repeating. We had morning church, then lunch at freo (Takoyaki, YAY!) and I went mad at a japanese store. Boy bought a knife sharperner. I bought an oil sprinkler, onigiri molds, a fork with a cap lid and frying tongs. EVERYTHING was $2 each! Hehe. Elated with my purchases, I saw none of the rustic scenery Boy enjoyed on the walk back to the car.

Then we went swimming. And for some weird reason I managed to swim faster than him this week! AAAH!!!!! Tick in the checkbox for "things to do before I turn 30". *licks pencil happily and without remorse*

Boy has been really wonderful and patient. I am slowly learning to conquer life and enjoy it a little more than I used to. I'm so glad God gave me Boy. I know it wasn't so great last week. And I think I realised from that that I'm still small. Not very smart sometimes. But it's ok. I love Boy.

not just the smiles

its been a week or more.
and we're trying to stay afloat.

there were periods of tranquility,
but they didn't last long.

the veteran displays his feeble strength.

*whimper*