你说了吗？

说了又不听,

听了又不懂,

不懂又不问,

问了又不做,

做了又做错,

错了又不认,

认了又不改,

改了又不服,

不服又不说~

Repeat it again. Life is a cycle... isn't it?

This never-ending poem sounds like... my job.

10th and still counting...

Last Sunday marked my 10th time of being a jiemei (sister) for a friend's wedding.

I am amused by my own record. If there is anyone out there who can beat my record, please let me know. Otherwise, I probably will try my luck and register myself in World Guinness Records.

Three times a bridesmaid, never a bride. I am definitely not a believer of it (if not, I'm done for! I insist that jiemei (sister) is not equivalent to a bridemaid). Ever watched the chick flick, 27 dresses? I can totally relate myself with the female lead. Being entrusted by people to help out on their most important day of their lives is more rewarding than just simply attending the dinner. When you see the beautiful bride giving you the most radiant smile and hugging you in gratitude (especially in times of panic and anxiety), everything seems to be worth it. You make someone's day just by being there.

With this in mind, I decide to blog out my personal CV of being a jiemei... for memory's sake.

3rd aunt - I was young and naive. Everything about a wedding was new to me. I began to realise that it was pretty tiring having an outdoors photoshoot with the mosquitoes.

4th aunt - Still clueless as ever. I thought it would be the same routine, but soon I realised that every wedding would have something different just to make it extra special. I even got a blueblack when blocking the door from the brothers!

Maomao - it was the first time being a jiemei at a good old friend's wedding. Inexperienced was too mild a word to describe the day. Everyone was a little shy and nervous. Hahaaa!

HF - My old-time best pal in St. John since we were 13. I would never forget this wedding. I screwed up big time by accidentally ripping off the zip from my friend's evening gown. Almost cried but thankfully, some experienced jiemeis helped out to resolve the issue with pins and flowers to cover the flaw.

Sue - It was simple but sweet. I could still remember how Sue's hubby painted out their first date at the amusement park after hearing Jay Chou's song. It didn't matter how many brothers you brought along, you just need to bring your best.

Wiggleduckie - The funny girl's big day, who could forget? It was great fun with the uni gang. My first time being a Chinese emcee for 50 tables of people. It was a good training ground for my public speaking and I thought that I didn't do such a bad job. hahaha!

XJ - My old-time best friend's wedding, knowing her since we were 13. My first time being a tea lady... hilarious! Walked back and forth repeatedly to get new servings of tea... I was just grateful that I didn't create a scene by falling down, spilling tea all over etc. Hahaa!

CharlieBrown - A dear colleague's wedding. My 2nd time as chinese emcee. First time having so much fun with fellow colleagues. Nervous but I really wanted to do it for this dear friend of mine. =)

Cousin mong -  My cousin's wedding! I was the main event coordinator. From personal assistant to receptionist, I took on the roles. The bad hiccup for that day was that I lost the rented necklace from the bridal shop, because I held too much stuffs in my hands and dropped it somewhere in the carpark. Arghhhh! Shesssh!

Wey - Felt apologetic that I had to leave halfway to go for my driving lesson. Had a little scare in the evening when the makeup artist forgot to give me any bobby pins to pin up the flower for the bride's hairdo. If there is anything I've learnt from my previous experience, it's this: always make do with the best you can find. Managed to 'camouflage' with some crystal pins we found... phew!

I will try to dig out the dates when I am free. Ermm... after reviewing my CV now, are you sure that you still want me to be your jiemei? I am a typical "ganjiong spider" scatter-brained jiemei so it always frightens me when people trust me so much for their big day. The bride must be a risk-taker with a good, strong heart for me to be her bridesmaid.Yet usually because of the bride's complete trust, I will always do my utmost best to be of any help. You name it, I do it... Ha!

Of course, I do wonder... will I ever have bridemaids for a change? Oh well... come what may~ *shrugs*

Time to fly...!

Hahaha...haaaanoi, here i come.

Be back on Wednesday. Take care, people... and don't find me until then. =P

宅女出国了~！

宅女的日子

When you start to stay in the house too long, you will notice things that get on your nerves. What do I mean? Little particles, also known as dust.

Washed my purple piano cover yesterday. The lift upgrading renovation for my block is making everything in my room dusty. Zzz~

Cleaned the dust off my 'rabbit' today. The most valuable art piece in my room.... was done by Mom. She made it even before i was born... somehow knowing that it was meant for her daughter.

When Monday is not about work...

Love the feeling of waking up on a Monday morning and knowing that it's not about work. It is like... taking a slow stroll in the garden when nobody else is around. Okay, not a good analogy but you get my point.

Provided that the grey skies are going to clear up soon..... otherwise, a garden stroll will be a disaster.

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Why is ashpixie suddenly blogging daily?

1. She wants to blog every morning before she starts her day during her 16 non-working days... just to remember the feeling.

2. She thinks that her camera, Mr.Turbo has been out of action for too long.

3. She admits that Tindome Isle is still where she feels most carefree... hence, flying back in here.