The perfect cake topper

I have always wanted one of those 'bride and groom' cake toppers ever since I can remember. And the fact that my side of the reception will be a western themed one gives me the perfect excuse to have one on my cake. I knew I wouldn't be able to find a really nice cake topper here, so I started looking online and came across some that were okay, and some that were blah. Weirdly enough, a lot of the bride and groom cake toppers look quite scary too. But when i laid eyes on this couple, it was love at first sight!




Yasir is one of the only Malay men I know who actually loves American football, so this fits him perfectly. And I love how they look like such a cute and fun couple! Also, I used to side-ponytail my hair a lot back when I was in Melbourne when it was longer. I did toy with the idea of a classic Bride and Groom (I especially adore the ones where the bride is in a vintage wedding dress) but this definitely seems more...us :). I imagine I'll be taking it out of its box 40 years from now when I'm old and wrinkly, blowing the dust off and gazing at it just to be transported right back to the day Yasir and I got married. :)


* Special shout out to Zara, for being the sweetest and bringing it all the way from Aberdeen, Scotland..that makes it even more special :)

C String is the new G String?

Found this and thought I should spread the..love. Just when you thought g-strings were skimpy enough...*click*

INTRODUCING THE C STRING! Ta-daaaah! Your ultimate solution to VPL!

Can you imagine someone actually wearing that out as swimwear? Dude, that looks like you've gone and dyed your pubic hair red and had it glazed or something. And what if you have to run to catch a bus forgodsakes? I suppose you shouldn't be doing any form of running when wearing one of these.

There must be some sort of magnet in there that is specially designed to stick to vaginas - that would be the only explanation for it to be able to stay put, wouldn't it? Or is it held in place by clenching? I wonder if your vagina needs to be 'strong' to be able for it to keep put...the blondie does look like she has a pretty fit vagina...

This thing fascinates me to death, I swear. You can actually buy this in your local blog shop..I'm tempted to get one just for experimental's sake. Can someone get this please and let us know how it works out? I would but I don't think I'd have a good explanation at hand for when it falls out of my skirt.

"So, tell me, what's been going on for the past nine years?"

That's what he said nonchalantly, while sipping Starbucks coffee. I wanted to laugh out loud.

Bull crap.

'Aainaa's 'Beautiful Bride' To Do List:

- Eat more veggies. This entails not picking off tomatoes in hamburgers/pizzas/hotdogs with fingers. Repeat like a mantra : Veggies are your friend. Veggies are your friend. Veggies are your friend.

- Drink more water. Nescafe is NOT water. Ice lemon tea may have more water than Nescafe.

- Schedule dermatologist appointment asap. Must get rid of EFFING 'Orang jahat dalam Drama Melayu' potholes.

- Pop Vitamin E and Follic Acid pills like they are candy. This is not an option if you want to get mama off your back.

- Rub Olive Oil in hair at least once a week for strands lost due to endless Maggi Mee lunches.

- Rub banana peel on face - Mar says this works, so do it!!

- STOP SNACKING ON JUNKFOOD FORGODSAKES.

- See eye specialist to avoid looking like a pirate in the wedding photos.

- Facials. At least once in two weeks. If financially challenged, rub in cleanser when washing face at home very verrrryyyyy slowly. Good enough.

- Invest in good skincare products. Neutrogena does not qualify as good skincare. STOP SPENDING ON CLOTHES SO YOU CAN AFFORD GOOD SKINCARE PRODUCTS. Remind self when tempted: It's not like you're going to wear toga lace dress or patent red high heels to wedding. If MUST buy lace toga dress or will die, suggest to fiance that maybe instead of the RayBan aviators he wants for his hantaran, he'll settle for the Topshop one instead....

- A month before the wedding, go for massages. Mandi bunga. STOP STRESSING. Ask Auntie Ezi for contact number of Mandi Bunga 'glowy-glowy' person.

- WAX.

- Lose weight (this wouldnt be a complete list without that thrown in).

One of them.

You know how during Hari Raya, your makciks or aunties that you have nothing in common with say only one thing to you after you salam them (and this routine will go on for years, possibly till you die): "DAH BESAR DAH DIA!!"

I now know where they're coming from. I feel the exact same way about my cats.

Timeless

Was searching for old music when I found this gem of a video. Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin singing the classics. I think I was meant to live in the '5os.

Contact lense.

You know you need a fresh pair of contact lenses when:

- You think our country's going through another bad haze, when it's actually not.

- People can't look at you when you talk because your eye twitching is distracting. Not to mention very, very creepy.

- Your vision is actually clearer when you take off your lenses. You may, for a few seconds think you now miraculously have 20/20 vision and get a little bit confused, but then you realise no, your contact lenses are just THAT bad.

- You cancel plans to go out because you'd rather stay at home and wear your nerdy specs. And you know going out with your specs on is not an option because it doesn't go with that new dress you want to wear. And you will NOT wear anything else other than that new dress, thankyouverymuch.

- EVERYONE knows you have a problem with your contact lenses.

- Everyone also knows that when you give the reason "Sorry. Eyes acting up. You know the drill." as an excuse not to go out, you are actually telling the truth.

- You keep on yawning when you're out just to keep your eyes lubricated. This is to avoid your contact lenses from rolling around in your eyeball and freaking everyone out, especially if they're violet coloured lenses.

- The sleazy guy sitting across from you in the restaurant winks BACK at you.

- You care more about having normal vision than having perfect makeup for your wedding day.

- People mistake you for a pirate.

So....

...what do you wear to meet your father whom you haven't seen in 10 years? Today's THE day. God speed.

8/11/09 update: I wore my high waisted smart-looking beige pants, peach top and cardigan. IN YOUR FACE THAT MAN!! I'M ALL GROWN UP AND SOPHISTICATED AND LOVELY NOW!!

The perfect song List 1

So, I've been searching for an epic love song for my slideshow during the reception. It's weird because I don't even have a photographer yet to take our pics, but am already thinking of background music. Oh well...I think the music for a wedding slideshow is the most important thing...you may have crappy pics but when you couple them with a love song which makes your heart skip a beat (you know, that song when the situation is always complicated and the hero realises he actually loves the girl and is chasing after her because she's about to leave the country...and then they meet in the middle of the street under the rain and they look at each other and realise they can't live without each other.. *cue music which makes you weep your eyes out*), the effect is all gooooood. I need suggestions. Please don't suggest My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion - I will spank you.

Okay, just to get you guys in the right frame of mind...imagine black and white photos where Yasir and I are frollicking in a meadow somewhere (god knows where we'll find this meadow but it MIGHT happen) and you can see sunset through the trees. I have really raw images in mind...nothing too fancy. I'll be wearing a romantic floaty, white maxi dress, of course *ahem*. Yasir will probably be forced to wear a casual white shirt. We're planning to take these pics after our akad, so we would legally be able to kiss, hold hands etc..what's the point of having a photo slideshow when there's no physical contact, right? Anyway, here's the list so far. Will be updating it from time to time. Feel free to click on the titles to have a listen on youtube:

Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

The Special Two - Missy Higgins

In The Arms Of The Angel - Sarah Mclachlan

Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls (I know this song is about world peace..but it can also mean, despite the condition we're living in, we've found each other..and we'll have better days)

She Is Love - Parachute (This song is definitely a top 3 in the list!)

Like A Star - Corinne Bailey Rae (I know it's a bit overplayed, but the mood this song conveys is fantastic!)

Feels Like Home - Chantal Kreviazuk

The Apple Of My Eye , Light Catches Your Face - Bell X1 (haunting tunes. but romantic as well)

Angel - Robin Thicke (excuse the slightly raunchy vid)

I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me - Billie Holiday or Anita O 'Day's version or Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin (loveee these timeless songs, too cute. I imagine very cute, happy pics coupled with this..they're a bit short though! I think I may use one of these for the akad slideshow.)

The Sweetest Love - Robin Thicke

Wedding Vows - Jamie Foxx (this song is soooo sweet..*sniff* nikah slideshow perhaps? Ignore the '5 years' thing btw ha ha)

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Who Am I To Say - Hope

This Year's Love - David Gray


Okay, that's it for now...funny how when you need to find romantic songs, you can't seem to think of any. Any suggestions would help!

sloppy kisses!

In class

Me: Bill, what's this?

(I show him a flashcard)

Bill: I know teacher..crab!!!

Me: Very good! And how do you spell crab?

Bill: C-R-A-P!!!

Me: Oh crap.

At a crossroads

Shoes or wedding? Shoes or wedding? Shoes or wedding??

This is going to be harder than I thought :(

The Ring.

I love my engagement ring. I could be saying this because I'm a little bit biased, or because Yasir might be reading this (kidding), but I love it. It's not huge, it's not small...it's perfect. And all the drilling about wanting a ring with a little bit of 'vintage' detailing paid off. We spent months scouring the shops for a setting which wasn't plain (it's really really hard to find a setting which has some kind of detail here in Malaysia..most of the bands are clean and simple), so when Yasir presented me with The Ring - he picked it out himself, I had nothing to do with it - I was a happy camper. And now on to some blurry pics:.

What can I say? My man has good taste - in all sense of the word ;) Ha Ha.

Sloppy kisses.

How I spent my Monday morning

Me: Hello Mr. Kang. How are you?

Mr Kang: I'm fine thanks. And you?

Me: I'm okay, thanks.

Half an hour later..

Me: Hello Mr. Kang. How are you?

Mr Kang: I'm fine thanks. And you?

Me: I'm okay, thanks.


(repeat x100000)

*yawn*

The girl gets hitched?

Yes, you read right, there's no need to adjust your computer screens - I, 'Aainaa Y, am getting married next year. Insyaallah (I have now developed the habit of saying Insyaallah after I say anything which is remotely related to me getting hitched..I'm all for believing in things getting jinxed). Anyway, if everything goes according to plan, I'll be someone's wife (or to be more specific - Yasir's wife) on the 17th of July 2010. INSYAALLAH.

So if you hate weddings and can't be arsed about love and committing to each other for the rest of your lives, then you may find my next few posts to be yawn-worthy. I apologise in advance. Anyway, the dilemma right now is to pin my biological father (of whom I have not seen since I was 16 - that was ten years ago) and get him to sign some papers so he can bugger off and let someone else give me away. Anyone. It could be some random stranger walking by my house, for all I care. Or the dude who comes to potong our rumput every week. Or the mailman. Before some of you wag your tongues and go, "Tsk tsk, he is your father in the end, you know" -this is when I say.. SERIOUSLY, GET REAL. He is my father, yes, unfortunately I share part of his DNA..sometimes all I have to do is look at my sister's face and see him (kakak sorry, but you do look like That Man no matter what you say! I know, it's painful)...but really, when you think about it..he really ISN'T my father at all. And what makes me say this? Let's see...ahem, if you would ever so kindly refer to my research findings below:

A REAL FATHER...
Sees you regularly after a messy divorce. ESPECIALLY one which involves him running off with some woman who he had an affair with for two years. This will entail the guilt speech (which he will be saying while down on his knees so he is at eye level with you, tears glistening in his eyes) : "Although your mom and I are going through this tough time, my love for both of you will never, ever change. You will always be my daughters, no matter what. I am always here for you. Now, what say we go shopping and I buy you whatever your little heart desires?" He knows he has to win his two little daughters' hearts - they are badly broken, knowing their family is falling apart...so he persists. He calls, he takes them out, he knows he has done massive damage and that he isn't exactly Father of The Year, realises this and tries his absolute best to make things alright between his children and him. Even if this includes him dressing up as a transvestite nanny and speaking in a high pitched voice just to be close to his kids.

VS

THAT MAN...
A few outings after the divorce..countable with one hand. Missed birthdays. Birthdays forgotten entirely. No phone calls. "You've been brainwashed." was one of the things I fondly remember him saying about my mother, days after the divorce. I was too young to understand what that meant then. But funnily enough I remember him saying that. And I wasn't brainwashed daddy, I might have been a ten-year-old kid but i was there when you told my mother you weren't in love with her. Forgive me if I was a little reserved towards you after, but how do you expect a daughter to react to the news that her father was breaking the family apart because of some woman? Really, did you think I was going to warm up to you instantly? Did you even try to win me over? A few outings and you think things will be alright between you and me? When you tell people your children don't contact you and that we're in the wrong, daddy dearest, look in the mirror. You were never there. Period.


2) A REAL FATHER...
Pays for his children's education.

VS

THAT MAN...
Who my mother had to fight in court just to get him to pay his share. There were times I had to testify in court too, just to tell the judge how my mother was struggling to support my sister and I. Then there was the time you refused to pay for a computer and spectacles which we badly needed. And when he wouldn't pay a single cent for my studies in Australia. Oh, the list goes on, really.

3) A REAL FATHER...
Would be overjoyed his two daughters were getting married. Simple.

VS

THAT MAN...
Angry, possibly, because he knows that this means we will have to see him. According to my mom's best friend's husband, he didn't exactly say nice things when he found out. But I know he is smug because now he thinks we need him. In a way, yes, we need him to sign some papers saying he won't be our wali and be done with it. Simple.

Oh I could go on and on, but I really don't have the energy. Kakak called him up and he actually mimicked her voice (i KNOW, what are we? ten??) on the phone. We were supposed to meet him yesterday, but he replied on the same day itself "Can't do saturday. Schedule too tight."

Oh well. Will update when we actually face the fire-breathing dragon. Should be interesting...I've got my suit of armour ready when I need it.

sloppy kisses.