Mudfairy & Pamcake

It has been a long while since I last penned down an entry here, and there's still lots of catching up to be done with all the blogs. My apologies to have gone missing, I do miss reading all about what's going on in the lives of you dear blog babes (and a couple of dudes).

There has been lots going on, yet nothing going on. Have been fleeting in and out between reality and not. But I'm not going to dwell too deep into this complexity. Am going to just focus on the exciting happenings in the last week.

Yes, Mudfairy and Pamcake are going to get married tomorrow!! And last weekend, we brought the Hen for a wild night out. And no, I refuse to be acknowledged as the master culprit.

Am very glad Pamcake loves the album of polaroids though - she was tasked to take different shots with different guys, making use of any item from her "goodie bag".

Funnily, she looked drunk before her shooters even came. And by the end of the night, she had more varieties of shooters than she ever had in her life (I think). But she was such a great sport, love her to bits.








The Groom-to-be is equally cool - we were all so amused by their pre-wedding shots - so characteristic of the couple that they are - funny, unconventional, and of course, loving.





Am so happy for them, the soon-to-be Mr & Mrs Mudfairy!

Not "Sari" to be in a Sari

Wearing a sari is not at all a simple thing to do. Even though I had worn it a few times before, I never got the hang of wrapping this 7-ft long sari around me. I knew the basic steps, but knowing the theory won't get you anywhere near the reality of the art of tying.

So, to avoid looking like I have some bedsheets wrapped around me (like how The Boy said it, in his classic Indian accent), we trooped down to Mogs' place (those who watched our wedding video would remember him as Wolverine) - to get his mum to help me with it. Yes, I needed professional help. Clearly, the "crash course" the night before, by my sista, didn't help - sorry ms sponge!! :D

Mog's mum was a really sweet Indian lady who didn't speak a lot of English. She had to iron the wrinkled sari first, which I watched, fascinated, at how she deftly maneuvered the 7-ft long fabric around on the ironing board. The sari was expertly wrapped snugly around me in no time. And of course, the final touches, before the "look" was complete - all thanks to my sista for lending everything I had on! Oh, and I had to GEL my short bangs up, for an even more "realistic" look.




Kannan & Cindy's wedding at the Indian temple at Tank Road, Sri Thandayuthabani, was a lavish affair, an eye-opener for us. Having attended an Indian wedding was a first for the Jemej. So was being in an Indian temple. The wedding hall was set just like in a theatre-style setting, with the Indian priest doing his rites on the platform in front.

The rites and prayers for the couple went on for 2 hours, while we sat on the chairs observing. We didn't know what was going on most of the time though. So when everyone threw rice (stained with tumeric) towards the front where the bridal couple was, we followed suit, getting lots of rice stuck in our hair from those thrown from behind. That was one of the highlights of the evening! And of course, we spent a lot of good time catching up with our friends, quite a lot of whom we haven't met up with since Anni went back to Germany.




The dinner was a very casual affair, and the style, very free and easy. Although vegetarian, the food was super!


After dinner (which you can go for at your own timing), we went back up into the wedding hall, as guests lined up to offer their well wishes for the bride & groom. Check out Cindy's henna, so pretty!!


We had a great time that evening. The Boy asked if I would ever have considered marrying an Indian. He figured that, since I looked so at ease and comfortable in the sari. In reality, it was HOT wearing it, and I had an embarrassing moment of tripping once on the steps!! Wear the sari again? Anytime!! :)

It's Busy Sunday!

Baked this cheesecake at an unearthly hour of 12 midnight last night. Haven't made this in a while. Last baked it, if I remember correctly, for The Boy's birthday - the first one which we celebrated together, quite a few years ago. (We didn't know each other too well then, hahaha.)

Brought this along, for the lunch we just had earlier, to celebrate the birthdays of Heng-daddy and Jason, which fall 3 days apart. Glad it turned out well. The texture was dense enough - thumbs up from everyone!


More pictures from the lunch to follow later. For now, I need A LOT of time to prepare for the wedding we are going to this evening. I NEED TIME TO WEAR THE SARI. It'll be at an Indian temple - haven't been to such before, it'll be an eye-opener, we're so excited about it!! Ok, till later, let me go get the sari.....

Mudgod & Ms P: Paradise Found

Finally, after so many years of being together, we saw Mudgod & Ms P got married on Saturday 12 May. Being such a simple and easy-going couple, the signing ceremony with the JP in the morning was a simple yet very sweet affair too. I suspected Mudgod teared. Awwww.... it was really sweet.




Then, it was off to Tioman! After 3 hours on the bus and 1 hour on the boat, we arrived at the lovely island at Japamala Resorts. With only 11 huts, each and every with its unique design and different facing. It was a really quaint, boutique resort that anyone can go and seek solace, revel in God's beautiful creations. The view from our Sea Cliff Villa was awesome, you can shower while facing the sea! :D








As the sun sets, the newly wed strolled in along the boardwalk. It was all so beautiful. Their exchange of vows was really sweet, Mudgod's one being VERY unique. It was a pity he didn't mention that he would give up gaming and soccer though. Blinkymummy, aka Mudgod's couz, was there clicking away on her camera joyfully - was kind of surreal, to have met her and her "Good Fren" - all coming "alive" from the virtual world of blogging!






After sunset drinks, we adjourned to the dining hall for some really yummy dinner and more drinks. Everyone was in a jovial mood, especially seeing how gleeful Ms P was! Mudgod, on one of the very few rare occasions, had a tad too much to drink... and so did everyone else. Shutterbug's impressive drinking ability, as I've read before on his blog, was also put to the test. Although he probably passed with flying colours, whilst snapping pictures away on the side, of Jemej (getting tipsy) with our tiny camera!! So, even my lil camera, when in the hands of the Shutterbug, can turn out well!




Overall, it was a beautiful celebration, it was a fantastic getaway. Everyone had so much fun. Big thank you to Mr & Mrs Mudgod, for giving us such beautiful memories. The Jemej will surely be back again for a weekend retreat! Here's a peek at the rest of our weekend on Paradise.

Wedding Dinner Haute Couture

Attended one of those wedding dinners that I knew neither the bride nor the groom. However, the bride is a long time friend of Heng-gor gor and The Boy, and somehow I was brought along. Dinner was at the Burkhill Hall at Botanic Gardens. It was a beautiful colonial building, where we had toyed with the idea of holding our ROM here more than a year ago. Time flies!


Spotted amongst the guest list: Nadya Hutagalung, Charmaine Harn, Bernice Wong (ex Ms singapore universe) etc ...

PS: Nadya looked REALLY REALLY HOT. =p

Mudfairy: On His Bended Knee

Another pair from our wedding entourage of bridesmaids and groomsmen, Mudfairy & Pam, have decided to embark on the next lap of their journey in life. Mudfairy proposed (actually we all knew his grand plan prior) during their holiday in Vietnam. It was on their 6th anniversary of being together, that he asked for her hand. According to her, he was on bended knees, but not because he chose to, but it was something he couldn't help, as they were on a platform with low ceiling.

Celebrating the occasion, dinner was at Samba, brazilian churrascaria at Katong Village. Definitely a carnivourous meal, with endless servings of various roasts. Salad bar was a tad limited though. And the heavenly warm pineapple laced with cinnamon wasn't served till towards the end.


And of course, we had to check out THE RING!!!! Although I have another shot of Mudfairy with eyes open, I couldn't help but put this up instead.


We continued on to Settlers' Cafe thereafter, to play some really hilarious games. Pam was excellent in her forefeit of "I'm a little teapot" whilst Mudgod sucks at doing a Kylie Minogue number.






At the end of the night... The Boys team won Project X, a game about picture-finding. The Babes won Cranium, a game about brains.


Now, we can't wait for theirs and Mudgod/Ms P's weddings. As I told them, I don't wish to be their bridesmaid wearing a maternity dress with a big stomach, so hurry!! ;)