Welcome back......My Life!!!

I can sense life seeping back into me as I hit the 13th week mark! Life that smells so good, that rings freedom... life that signals the coming back of Pat Chiang!

Yes! On Fri, I felt better and decided to take the challenge of heading down to the coffeeshop to have my 1st proper dinner in like almost 2 months! The 咸菜豆腐汤 was good! Went light on the carbs and donated most of the seafood and meat to Mok but, the soup was great!

On Sat, I was able to travel down to cell without having to deal with the utter sense of misery. Managed to eat a bit of economic rice... and I thoroughly enjoyed cell time! Mok was also able to stay back and enjoy a round of card games with the guys, instead of having to rush me home.

On Sun, I was able to indulge in wanton mee for lunch... it was heavenly! And the best part of it all! I could rejoin my Sun hangout gang for a cuppa of bubble tea.... and when we tapaoed dinner, I found myself joining them at the dinner table. No more hiding in one corner, trying to run away from the food smell! Had some soup for dinner yesterday.

The bestest part of this awesome weekend... no puking... at all!! Woohoooo......

The social part of my life is back!!! I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPPPPPPY! There is still some discomfort here and there but nothing to worry about.

Goodbye 1st tri..... I will so not miss u!

1st post for 2011!!!

Just realized that I haven't had any blog post for the yr 2011!! Wow... and June 2011 is already coming to an end.

The 1st quarter of 2011, in my faintest memory was a real busy quarter, though I really can't remember what I was busy with.. hmmm... anycase ....

2nd quarter of 2011 is a season of real mixed feelings:

April 2011:

Fell really ill. Mok mentioned that he has never seen me so ill before. Had fever, followed by a real bad throat infection. Took a course of anti-biotics, throat was restored...which only lasted over the weekend. Infection came back soon after and this time round, it viciously attacked my precious vocal chords! I lost my voice for like 2-3 weeks! Was even called "Patrick" due to the my low 'sexy' voice. It was madness! For a better gauge of the severity: I have yet to fully regain my voice (can't sing to my usual capacity yet and it is IRRITATING me BIG TIME!!) Really thought me to treasure all I have and not to take His healing and health for granted!

May 2011:

The NEW month!!!

We welcomed 3 NEW members into our family in the month of May!!!

1) Our new car!! (Quite sad to part with our Jazzy actually. You have served us well Jazzy and we have prayed that you will land into good hands!)

2) Keys to our new house!! FINALLY after almost 3 years of waiting! We got our keys to the place that we can truly call HOME!

3) And surely the most impt member! We found out that our family of 2 is gonna expand to a family of 3!!!! =)

However, new stuff also meant lotsa transitions... thus,

June 2011:

The month of handling the multiple transitions and emotions....

Month that marks the start of reno.... and the start of the frightening ATTACK of the morning sickness, which was more of a FULL day sickness. Which then evolved into a evening sickness after a couple of weeks. Which was 'good' as that made me more functional in the day, but totally useless once the clock strike 530pm!! Not forgetting the ultra heightened sense of smell which made everything nice, bad!

Looking back... June was a tough time for the family... but thank God for a strong and supportive husband who was the Superman handling most of the reno stuff.

I survived June 2011! Still having some form of evening sickness and the heightened sense of smell... but I am looking forward to my 1st proper dinner soon! May 1st tri faster go away!

So many times, in the past 1-2 months, I asked myself, "What's the point? Why did I put myself in this plight!... why must pregnancy be so long and dreary!!...etc"

But God is good and He never fails to put things into perspective.

Was having a bath 1 day, and was just recalling a conversation that I had with Mok some time back about how different our life will be in future. Everything's gonna revolve around the kiddo. At that instance, I felt Him telling me about the journey that He is gonna take us through as a family. That kiddo will teach us more about giving, sacrificial love and that life is not just about caring for our own selves. Most exciting was, He encouraged that we will be able to understand the Father's heart and love even more as we become parents.

It is amazing how a simple assurance from my Father just helped to put things into perspective-it is worthwhile!!! I will hang in there!!!!

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I OFFICIALLY HAVE A 大嫂!!

And yes, my one and only kor is finally married!!! And I am so elated and truly glad for him coz I really think he has gotten himself a wonderful wife, aka, my 大嫂!

I am so proud of my bro as they have gone through quite a bit of stressful period during the wedding preparation, yet I could see God using this period as a growing opportunity for him too. Through it all, they were able to support each other and, I believe grow stronger in their love and bond for each other.

Their wedding was also a stressful period for me as I HAD TO HAVE MY EXAMS ON THEIR WEDDING DAY-30TH OCT 2010!!! It definitely didn't help at all that the lecturer was probably the worst ever lecturer that I have ever encounter and will encounter. In short, she SUCKS!! (Alright, this is supposed to be a joyous and happy blog entry...-_-)

Anyhow... I had to, very reluctantly pull myself away in the midst of the wedding service... but heard that all went on really well! And I think I should be able to pass my paper... so....

CONGRATULATIONS KOR! Often feels like I am the elder sister as you know, I am so much more responsible and wise yah... (heee) but I have seen so much growth in you through the past few years. Never failed to enjoy and appreciate those precious and rare moments when we chatted and, you have always been watching over me in your quiet manner. Thank you KOR KOR!! You are truly a grown man now and I am so proud of you... Enjoy your honeymoon in Japan and remember me in your shopping sprees kk... love ya lots!!! =)

Love you kor! U r the best kor... cos u r the only kor I have! hohoho =p

Our 1st official and complete 全家副!

Here comes My pretty Da-sao!

Think my bro was rather nervous when saying the vows but he did it victoriously anyway!

It is confirmed! They are officially MR & MRS DEREK CHIANG!! Hurray!!!

Making their 2nd grand entrance for the evening.. so kawaii!

My bro trying his best to pop the champagne!

My parents! Ain't they stunning!!!!

My in-laws! Ain't they sweet...

全家副!

The thorn among the roses (1) -- older version =p

The thorn among the roses (2)

My wonderful parents. Can you see the glow on their faces!!

Just us!!! Me and my dar =p

Oh yah, the make-up artist persuaded me to take a risk and try out a different hairdo and I am so glad I took up the challenge! Took a while to get used to it and I grew to love it eventually... =)

Young reckless fella!

Was warming down from my jog yesterday and I saw this young boy (he couldn't have been bigger than 6 years old) on his roller blades. We were gonna cross the main road junction near to my place. His way of blading was horrifying! He was simply a young reckless blader... He would dash across the road just before the green man comes on. Then, my heart almost dropped when I saw him dashing across the zebra crossing. Nope, he did not bother to see if there were cars coming and nope, he didn't bother to check if the cars were gonna stop for him. He just simply dashed across the road. A small, puny boy wearing a black tee!!!

He could have been knocked down just like that, and it wouldn't have been the driver's fault!

I was so angry with his parents... how in the world could they have allowed their little boy to blade on his own. He looks so seasoned (like he has been blading on the road since he was like, 4?). I don't think I could entirely fault the boy for his poor situational awareness.

Just wish some parents can take more responsibility to look after their kids. If not, maybe don't even start being one?!