I MUST share this with U !

Dear Readers *lol* (Still weird to address u folks as Readers),

I just have to share this with you.

By chance, I came across this joke and it just kept me laughing the whole time I think about it.

Here goes and I hope U folks are laughing as hard as I do !

FATTY AND SKINNY WENT TO BED,
WHEN FATTY ROLL OVER... SKINNY WAS DEAD ! =)

Luv Zhen Yi *lol*

Giant Berries !

I opened the fridge this morning and hunt for my "perk-me-up"- my giantic strawberries ! And in the mist of picking the most tempting one, I discovered a mini strawberry. I can't help but emptied the whole box of strawberries on a plate and inspect each and individual's size. And to my amazement, the whole box is filled with giantic berrries and only 1 mini one.

See the Comparision and Difference in size !!!

I know that I've rave abt the size of the strawberries here in the US but damn they huge. Suddendly I realised, I've never had giantic size strawberries before when I am in Sin ! It seems like a conspiracy that the farmers would select the giant berries and keep it for the Americans and throw us the under nourish berries. No wonder most Americans are huge in size too *lol* .

For those of you who know me, I am considered obese or giant in Sin but then gosh, when I am here, I am like the "normal ones". When I stand beside Paul who is 6'2", my mom ask me if I've lost weight... I mean Mom, it's just that he's huge thus when I am beside him, I look smaller....

One of the perks here is, I can always walk into any store and know that they have my size ... even when I am a size 12. I am all good here cause some of the store have sizes from size 0 to 20 and even reaches to size 24. On another note, who the hell wear a size 0 ?? (Those lucky bitches I guess ! )

TGIF, despite the fact that I am "jobless" now, everyday to me is like Friday. Oh, just an update, I've received my US Work Permit after 3 mths of our paper work submission but now I am waiting for the US Social Security Number which is kind of like our CPF number. With that number, then I can officially start working.... and yes, it's going to be another 4 -6 weeks of waiting for my Social Security Number. Anyway Paul is bringing me out on a date night tonight... and I am already craving for a Pull Pork sandwich and some ice-cream. Believe me, the pull pork sandwich is really super sonic satisfying, I wish Singapore have it too so u guys can try it.

Am more excited abt tomorrow's shopping trip... so bloody need to get a dress for my MIL's wedding.

Will update abt my best buy and bargains !!! =)

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

These days between updating my blog, checking out the latest reality shows (Oh Yeeees!!!), watching my chinese talk shows like (Kang Xi Lai Le, Guo Kwang Pang Pang Mang & Dao Siao Ai Chi). I've also occupy myself with reading this self-help book "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus".

My Neighbor, CJ who is also Paul's Best Friend strongly recommend this book to me. (He is currently working on his Masters and soon his PHD and training to be a physiatrist in a few years time). According to him, he read this book annually and he have been reading it 4 years in a row. After the rave review he gave, I decide to give it a shot. After me, it'll be Paul's turn to read and learn something from it.

After a few chapters, I was like "OMG ! This is so true". Believe it or not, this book narrates marriage, relationships, the difference between man and woman and basically the though process of the martians and venusian. The best part of it is the examples which he provide, I can totally relate to.

An example - when we girls complain and bitch about stuffs, another female will show empathy and share with us their experience and relate to us. Whereas a man will listen to it and offer us solutions. I mean HELLOOOO I don't need solution, I want you to say "Yes, that Bloody Bitch!" And join me with my bitching or really understand & relate to what I am bitching about....

Or how venusian have the ability to multi-task and how the martians can only concentrate one thing at a time. How and what we look forward to in a romantic dinner and care abt the details like the location, the atmosphere, the crowd and what dress we should wear etc. Whereas the men think about the portion of the food, how good the food will be and how much the damage is for their bank account.

Oh well, despite being married, each day is a discovery day for me. Paul always surprise me with the things that pop out of his brain and what comes out of his mouth. But I am still able to read him like a semi open book which is an advantage for me...

For those of you who want to know what is occupying the other sex's brain or it's activity, try this book. Definately a good read. =)

Wedding Bells !

One of the things which I like about westerners is how open they are. They will embrace love even when they are in their 50s or 60s. Which is totally unlike us Chinese.

A classic example is my MIL who is 59 and getting married in a few weeks time. From her, I learned that love will come knocking on your door regardless how old you are as long as you have an open heart, an open mind and embrace love.

Another good thing about her is, she doesn't a "Rules and Regulations" book that I need to follow nor I have to restrain my thoughts or speech when I am with her. I can easily tell her how I feel, what I am thinking and even if I am nagging at her son right infront of her. And she's super cool to be around.

So, for those of you who are in love, Enjoy it !
For those of you who are looking for love, Be Patient ... cause it will come knocking at your door when you least expect it. Just keep an open mind.

P/S: Sommer, our professional graphic designer have designed my MIL's wedding announcement and it look stunning.

PP/S : Now my job is to get a dress for the wedding....yeah ! Shopping time !!!!

Cultery

I've always enjoy checking out kitchen appliances despite the fact that I am not a cook nor even remotely is keen and interested in cooking. But I am just fascinated with kitchen appliances, kitchen related gadgets and utensils or cultery. So when I have my own kitchen, my first mission is to get the culteries. I mean we can't be barbarians and eat with our hands can we ?

I wish they have an IKEA in Orlando. (Tricia, remember our trips to IKEA ? That place is like a candy store for me. I weven bought dustbins from there. How I miss IKEA).

Since I am in US, the options here are incredible. There are various colours, shapes and sizes available which is just overwhelming. The only thing missing is the traditional chinese "roaster" bowl that our Mother's have. So when I am out on a mission by myself without my advisors - Tricia & Cecilia, I am like a lost kid in town.

Do I go for the classic white colour ? Or Red since that colour "wang wang" me ? Or should I go wild + crazy and try for multi-colour ? So here I was at the mall all alone with a shopping cart and filled with questions and doubt. Oh I have also instantly turned into this crazy shopper who have to pin down a Sales Assistant and seek her "professional" opinion and so this is what I brought home ! And Paul is preety happy about it. (I would like to think so).

Tricia, I know I've promised you pics of my culteries a long time ago and so here it is *lol*

So what do you think ?? Did I do Good, Bad or When you see this set and You think it's me ??

I am a Truck Driver

When my Mom saw my blog with photos of Paul's Truck aka our 4 Door Pick-up, she was like "Huh, Are you confident enough to drive such a big pick-up ? You better have Paul as your passenger each time you drive."

I have to agree with her, I was terrified the very first time I started Paul's truck and even till now I am still a little nervous whenever I drive down the road, especially when some of those vehicles beside me are like twice my truck and instantly I feel that I have transformed into a tadpole or an ikan billis and it's definately not a confidence boaster.

Take Paul's work truck which he drives back and forth to work for an example, it's huge. Seriously for me to get into his work truck, I have to use the running board to assist me to climb into his truck (and I am 1.6m tall) . See the pic of both his personal truck and his work truck and compare it's differences in size.

And I would practise exactly what I learn in driving school, both hands on 10-2 position and switch on high alert and yes, rather paranoid. Whereas as compared to Paul, he is so super relax. He can drive and read a map at the same time. Or at times, even have a sandwich on 1 hand, and write down notes with his other hand. You might be asking, " What about the steering wheel ?" Well, Mr Hatfield would maneuver the steering wheel with his elbow. Oh yes, when I witness that scene, in that instant, he have become my hero.

I am gradually getting used to driving our truck but beside it's size, I have to get used to the left-hand driving and also the routes. All I can say now is, "Mom, I am now able to drive to the store by myself now and No, I've not knock anyone down Yet ! "

Black, White or Brown ?

Dear Readers *lol* (Kind of amusing to address you girls as Dear Readers),

This weekend was a complete trama for me. For those of you who remember me as being fair, you can kiss that memory Goodbye ! Paul had dragged me to the pool (a mini wet-n-wild or similiar to Downtown East) yesterday during a typical summer sunday afternoon with 38 deg and a blazing sun.

Despite my attempt to coat myself with the sunblock twice within the 4 hrs time span, my effort had gone totally wasted. Now I have officially gone from being fair to dark and there's still no inbetween nor did the UV rays give me any break. If you go by the Singaporean's standards, my "tan-ness" level is no difference to a Malay girl's.... *sigh* seriously in depress mode now. Whatever the myth about the more Vit D, the happier you are, are all BS (Bull Sh*t). I can also kiss my 2-way cake goodbye... I can't use my pre-tann 2-way cake on my post-tann face ! Super sonic ironic right, imagine with dark neck and arms but fair face, visualise chinese opera.

I've discovered another trend here about American girls, the obsession they have with tanning salon. I mean they will pay good money to visit tanning salon to tann. Some even own tanning membership packages. Haven't they heard of Skin Cancer, Pigmentation, Dark spots etc etc ? What amuses me even more is that everywhere you turn your head, a tanning/bikini/brazillan wax salon will pop right infront of you but you need to hunt high and low for a Facial/Spa salon. Which is total opposite from the scene in Singapore. I even ask my Ah Lao, "So what if you have a nice brazilian wax but your face is rotten and filled with spots ? Shouldn't you go for frequent facial and have a nice complexion to attract the opposite sex before you invite them to view your brazilian wax ?" As usual, his reply to me is "I don't know."

For those of you who know me as a facial addict should know the desperation level I am in now for a good facial and how much I miss my monthly facial. Now all I have and can count on is DIY and keep my fingers cross and pray that my face will not rot.

P/S: I reckon I should be grateful that I am comparable to Malay but still a stretch from being an Indian girl. *grin*

Luv Brownie

Amateur Chef

Okie, I have done the unthinkable, I have faced my fears and step infront of an operating stove AND COOK - Totally UNASSISTED ! Alright, it's not a 5 or 9 course meal but at least I've produced something... Hey, I'm taking baby steps here !

I've decided to impress my Ah Lao and his friend and proved that I can cook if I want to and it's a matter of choice. To be honest, I was bored on a thunderous Saturday evening when we are trapped indoors. So here I was going through the pantry and came across a recipe from our Corn Flakes box for MARSHMELLOW CLUSTERS and by chance I have all the ingredients at hand thus I decide to give it a shot (Thank god I didn't burn the house down). My Ah Lao and his friend was full with praise abt my Marshmellow Clusters and they finish it all up. Ok, they may entertain and humour me if they just eat one or two pieces but they finish the whole tray, so that means something for me.

So girls, I'm sharing with you the receipe (Don't worry, I believe in caring and sharing *lol*). Trust me, it's very easy and super yummy, give it a try.

Ingredients :-
- 1/4 cup of margarine or butter
- 30 large marshmellow
- 5 cups of corn flakes

Steps :-
Melt Margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmellow, stirring constantly until melted. Remove from heat. Quickly add cereal, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Using buttered spoons, drop by tablespoons onto greased pan and chill for 20 mins.

These are pics of my result, I have to admit, it's not exactly preety looking but it's super yummy... the melted marshmellow kind of resemble spider web or product from some one who have throw-up . The appearance level is like 1 but the taste level is 10.

Update on our Vacation !

I must admit that I am really impressed with Sommer (Paul's younger sister).

It's merely a day since we have decided to drive to North Carolina for my MIL's wedding on 14th July (Sat) and already she have everything booked and arranged. From the accommodation to transportation and even the list of restaurants for us to select when we're in North Carolina, very efficient indeed.

Here's the plan, we would be leaving Florida on 12th (Thurs) around 2000 hrs and hopefully after a 10 hrs drive (we would be driving through the state of Georgia & South Carolina before reaching North Carolina), we would arrive at the Hotel in North Carolina for a much needed shower and rest before we spend or plan a bachelorette party for my MIL... hmm... I was proposing a visit to the Strip Club. Good Thing, Pete (Sommer's Husband) concur with my proposal, however Sommer and Paul are not as enthusiastic as us. It's like a pail of ice cold water pouring right on our head. But I am still keeping my fingers cross for something exciting....

Let me give you folks a breakdown for the car rental and accommodation. We decide to rent a car cause it's more comfy. As you all know, Paul drives a truck thus the back is not as roomy as we prefer ...

1) Rental of car - USD200 (For 5 days)

2) Petrol - USD150 (For both ways)

3) Marriott Hotel Stay (Suite with 2 queen size bed) - USD255

Thus the damage for each couple is only USD302.50 (Total USD605) which is half the price of our airticket if we decide to fly. Definately very good bargain ! =) So Tricia & Cecilia, if U girls ever visit me, we can plan for road trips as well, very affortable and I am targeting at New York !!!! (However, accommodation in NY is much more costly).

I can't wait for 12th July to arrive. I think I am more excited about my trip as compared to my MIL's wedding... promise, will definately snap tons of pictures back. Oh ! Paul would be giving his mother off and Sommer would be the Maid of Honor. I was teasing Pete that I will be the Flower Girl and he can be the Ring Bearer (Pete is as insane as me).

Look how efficient Sommer is, she even email me pics of the hotel and the rental car , so here it is, am sharing with you folks .... Enjoy !

A Sister's Memory ....

During Father's Day, I have shared with the world about memories of my Dad and the impact he have on my life. My Aunt Doreen have written to me and share with me her memories of my father both as a caring brother and a filial son. Below is what she wrote to me and we wish to share it with everyone :

" your dad was certainly quite a guy. He really pampered you and had a soft spot for you, though you are a girl and he is rather 'old fashioned' like my mum. Still, you were the jewel in his eye. You are also the only one whom he allows to be 'shouted' at, without getting upset or angry. He would just let you scream, shout and vent, and yet, still talk to you calmly, nicely and patiently. That is why he was always the 'mediator' at home between you and your mum.

He is also a very doting father. Allowing and 'helping' you 'murder' poor creatures for your own 'enjoyment'!! Good thing its not one of those endangered species.

And I remember him as a very 'protective' brother. He would get very upset if he knew any one of us was bullied and would want to help us get 'even' if he knew we were bulllied. He is also a very 'filial' son. I remember how he used to 'tong' overnight when my dad and my mum were hospitalised. Its the 'hao ren' who gets called up to be with the Lord first. I'm sure we all wished we could have more time with him, but we must learn to be 'contented' and to cherish our happy memories with him. He will live in all our hearts. "

Thanks A. Doreen for your words and allowing me to learn different sides of my Dad. You are right, he may not be with us now but memories of him will live with us forever.

My MIL getting MARRIEDDDDD !!!!

WOW ! We've received amazing news from my Mother-In-Law (MIL) last night about her wedding plans !!!!!! Oh yes, she's 59 and getting married. She's also very different from the traditional MIL we're used to. She would tell me she love me after each phone conversation I have with her, hug and kiss me each time I see her or call me Precious etc . I'm not used to the PDA (Public Display of Affection) but I am certainly trying to get used to it. {As you can see fm the pic, my MIL is the one with a pink top.}

For a MIL, I think mine is super cool and happening. She would talk to me about any topics under the sun and she make it easy to confide in her about anything, even complaining about her son if I have any. It's hard to imagine when Paul have told me that his mom have been very religious over the past few years. For those of you who think that MIL are mean, there is still hope out there.

Regardless, I'm happy that she is getting married and have a companion with her. Just prove that it doesn't matter how old you marry, what matter most is who you marry ! There is always a 2nd Spring even at 59 years old. Apparently they have been dating for the past 7 yrs and her fiance had proposed to her countless times. (I think her fiance is abt 60+). Finally she have decide to nod her head. The big day is set on 14th July 07 (Sat) in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina http://www.weddingsinthemtns.com/index.html . Don't ask me, I've never been in the Mountains before either but I heard from Paul it's beautiful. Apparently it's 4 hrs drive from where my MIL stay and I've only visit her once during last Christmas which is also the venue where Paul "get down on 1 knee" and propose to me. Check out the link to the venue of their wedding, it's kind of romantic, up in the mountains. Oh did I mention that they will be staying in the Honeymoon Suite *wink wink*.

As for the wedding crashers : Paul + me + Sommer ( Paul's younger sis) & Pete (Sommer's Hubby), we're planning to drive from Florida to North Carolina. We would be crossing 2 states with an estimated of 10 hrs drive .... I always love road trips but this time with Sommer and Pete it'll be fun as they're alway fun to be around. I hope we can be there eariler so we can throw my MIL a bachelorette party ! Likely we're leaving on 12th July (Thurs evening) and returning on the coming monday.

We're in the mist of our planning. Sommer would be incharge of the rental of SUV and room for us at Marriott whereas Paul will be planning the route. As for me, my job is to have fun and come back with some photos to show! Will update you guys abt the final details. I am just happy to have a vacation coming up !!

Paul and his mistress .....

I feel so blessed to have Paul as my husband but there are days when I am troubled ....each time I think about him and his relationship with this friend of his, I am bothered. I know they have a loving relationship and he certainly make no attempt to hide it either.

Once a week both of them will have a bonding session and that's when it hit me the most - I feel so neglected ! What annoys me even more is the way Paul would hold on to her, all gentle and loving. For sanity reasons, I'll just stay away from them. When he's in the living room with his friend, I'll give them some privacy and hide in our bedroom. When Paul and his friend move to the bedroom, I'll excuse myself and get a drink from the kitchen....

I know the relationship between them is "healthy" and they've history together and go way back which is something I can never replace. At the same time, I don't wish to interfere either. I tried to open myself to his friend but I realised that it's harder than I expect. It seems like we are from a different planet altogether .... I'm sorry but I've tried. I know my mom would be disappointed in me but then hey, I've really tried.... Paul's been assuring, he's been comforting me and telling me not to worry about the situation and he'll handle the tense emotions between me and his friend. He promise to spend only 1 week with her and I just need to relax infront of the tv. Sure, easy for him to say that.

Oh well, as long as Paul is happy and he keeps his bonding session with her once a week, I guess I have to accept reality, not to interfere with their friendship and wish them happiness together. I've managed to ambush myself and snapped pictures of him and his friend, hand in hand together ....... in different angles and in our house both looking very glam and happy. Oh yeah, Let me know what you think !

Paul the new James Bond ????!!!!!

So it's the first time I celebrated my FIL's father's Day. But I know Paul is rather excited about the day. He woke up early in the morning and I drove him to the supermarket to get the supplies for our BBQ lunch. Now I am confident to drive us to anywhere... oh yes, I am the truck driver.

Since my FIL stay by the lake, or rather his backyard stretches to the lake, it's like a resort for us, jumping into the lake and BBQ at his yard. He also have a boat and a jetski parked by the dock for entertainment, some life he have huh.... So after the yummy BBQ which Paul had prepare, marinate and grill, we hoover down our food and dash right into the lake. Some of us either float in the lake with a floatie or hopped into the jetski. Good thing I managed to keep the food in my belly cause the moment Paul ignite the jetski, he sinked into this trans and think that he's James Bond on a mission ! With me as his passenger, he was riding the wave at full speed, making dangerous turns and gosh, I think he was secretly trying to throw me into the lake. I have to say, despite screaming for my dear life, it was kind of fun. Oh, now I know the advantage of having a fleshy butt, definately come in handly when your butt is slamming on the seat of the jetski. It's like additional cushion hahahah

I remember my last time on a jetski was during my vacation to Tioman with a bunch of my girlfriends where the local transport us from one island to another on their jetski..... Tricia, remember that terrifying journey ?! *lol*

I am so beat up after a whole day of fun and excitement. The next family gathering is 4th of July. Paul told me that last year's 4th of July, beside the jetski, the neighbours would take turns and light fireworks right from their backyard. So it's like a spectular show right on the backyard and everyone just sits on the dock and enjoy the scene. I am so looking forward to that.

Sorry girls, I didn't manage to take any pics cause I was screaming for my dear life. Promise will have some pics to show the next time.

Father's Day !

This is one of the days that is filled with sentimental emotions, gratitute, memories. This is Father's Day but it's also a difficult day for me as well.

In March 06, I've lost my Dad to Pneumonia. During my lifetime, losing a parent is the hardest pain, truma and lost I've ever experience. The pain is too difficult to describe, to me, it's like someone had rip off my limbs and left me to bleed out. The pain will never heal, the wounds will never recover. At the same time, I have lost my pillar of strength, my mentor, my best friend, my protector, my supporter and my advisor. My Dad was everthing to me he brought me lots of laughter and allow me to poke fun at him as well. My mom always tells me that I am the only one he will never be mad at, no matter how rebellious I am. I am truely a Daddy's girl and everyone knows it. He never raised a hand at me and he allow me to be me - spoilt, headstrong, stubborn and a mind of my own.

I remembered when I was in primary school, at times, he would surprise me by waiting at my school gate and bring me for lunch before bringing me home. During the eve of my Birthday, he would bring me to the supermarket and grab a few bags of canidies for me to share with my classmates for my birthday. To my classmates, he clearly won the Dad of the Year contest. He never say No to any of my silly request nor my outrages hobby like trapping spiders when I was a kid to rearing beta fish when I'm in my twenties. I have to confess, when I was a child, I am kind of barbaric. My hobby is to trap spiders in a glass and inspect it day after day till it leave for Spidie Heaven. I am not totally cold blooded thought, I would tell my Dad to pick up some leaves from the bushes so I can feed the spiders, hoping to convert it into a vegetarian. When the spider make a trip to Spidie Heaven, my Dad's next job would be to dispose the spider, wash the glass "prision" and then I am off to hunting my next spider. While my Mom would be shaking her head about our hobby. When I am at my curious phase and super curious about the structure of a watch, with bright ideas, I like to smash the watch and see it's construction. My dad happily give me a hammer and see me smash it.

My Dad was always supportive of all my "hobby of the month" phase. He's like my cheerleader and my partner in crime. During my Beta Fish phase, his job would be washing the fish bowl, feeding them and when i decide to have more than 1 fish, we would skip to the pet store together and he would choose the fishes with me, we would then sit in the living room together and stare at the fish bowl like it's Discovery Channel. While my mom would think we have nothing better to do. To me, we are having our Father and Daughter bonding.

When I first got my driver's licence, he is the first one who sits beside me while we go cruising around the neighbourhood. He was the one who taught me to drive an auto car while I was taught to steer with a manual stick.

I learned that beside being a great father, he is also a super grandpa. When the triplets came into our life, my Dad is estatic. His love and devotion for the triplets are incredible. As his favourite grandchild, Rachael spend most of her time with him. He would bring Rachael into his room at night and pat Rachael to sleep. He would be feeding her during her feeding time and pouting at me when I didn't play with Rachael. He is totally in love with the 3 of them. He enjoys playing with them and bringing them for their evening walk and showing off the triplets in our neighbourhood. He would always be beaming and grinning whenever one of the neigbhours start praising how cute the triples are. I'll always tease him about showing off and behaving like one of the "Aunties" in the block. He never fail to call me daily at work informing me about the triplet's progress even thought I just left home like 3 hours ago.

One thing about my Dad that I truely admire is how he wear his emotions on his face. He's never fake and never put on an act. He is the way he is. I guess that's how I am now, I learn it from him and I am proud of it. Everyone around me can read from my facial expression how much I like that person or how much I detest them. From his friends, I know my Dad is a loyal friend, he never turn his back on them and is always there for them. My Dad taught me the meaning of life - To Be Happy. I recall during my working days, he would often ask me if I am happy and if I said no, he would tell me to leave my job. His reasoning was " Why be happy for 1 day in a month which is your pay day and be miserable for the rest of the 30 days in the month ? Be happy for all 31 days of the month." Beside that, I've also inherit my dad's drinking skills which I know he is proud of (I like to think that) .

There is just so many happy and wonderful memories of him that I can go on and on. My friends know how much I adore my Dad and how close I am to him. My only regret that is he didn't stay long enough in my life to watch me get married and start my only family but I would like to think that he is always here with me and his gift by giving me wonderful memories that I can recall whenever I miss him. When others ask me how my Dad is, I can proudly tell them that he is the Greatest Dad any girl would want and I am proud to have him as mine.

I dedicate this page to him for being my Dad and raising me to be the woman that I am today. Even thought he is gone now, but to me, memories of him will always be with me.... there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him. That is how great an imprint he have left in my life.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAD and I hope you know how much I love You.

My FIL's 60th Birthday !

OKIE DOKIE ! These are the long await photos taken during my Father-In-Law's (FIL) 60th Birthday on 11th June (Mon). The Party was held at a sports bar with invitations extending to only his immediate family and close family friends. They are also the folks I hang out with or see during family gathering.

I've labelled their names for your easy reference. As you can tell, they are Paul's side of the family.

Pay attention to one of the pic of my FIL, Sommer (Paul's Younger sister), Paul's brother's wife & Me. For those of you who are close to me, should know the history by now.... Enjoy !!! =)

15th June, Fri

AArrrggggghhhhh ...... Seven Early, Eight Early, Paul dragged me out of my comfy bed to the "Office". For those who know me, know that I hate morning with a vengence and instantly I sink into this dark side of mine which even I, want to get away from. I mean it's 6.30am and the only time I ever woke up that early was school days and even then I am this grouchy morning hater. Definately not a happy camper when dragged out of bed at 6.30am.

It's like a series of torture event, last evening was another nightmare. I was dragged to attend Paul's Football League Coach's meeting. Don't get me wrong, I totally admire and impressed by those parents and volunteers who commit their time, energy and effort to teach these kids football and adopt a healthy hobby but seriously I only enjoy watching football & rugby at the comfort of my own home, screaming at the players, yelling at them and encouraging them to kick each other's butt. BUT to attend a 2hrs meeting is a whole different story altogether... the entire time I have to remind myself to stay focus and stay awake. Gosh, I was dozing off at 8pm and it's not a good thing. To make matters worst, I have to destract myself from the super tempting M&N cookies and the black fuzzy cat who keeps rubbing herself against my leg. I wish I brought my camera there so I can take a pic of the fuzzy cat, definately need some smoothing serum to tame it's fur. The only good thing that came out of this meeting is 1) the M&N Cookies and 2) My officially resignation from attending any of his meeting EVER !

Now I can't wait for the football practise to begin which starts in Aug (pls read it with a sense of sarcasm). Paul will be coaching the kids twice a week and apparently I am "required" to show my undying support for him and his team, thus I would be sitting there, under the hot summer evening, smacking the bugs away from me in grace and "socialising" with the kids' mom. They even take away the only fun that I am looking forward to, I can't even cheer or yell at the kids to kick each other's ass. Apparently "ASS" is not allowed or even mentioned on the field... the proper word is "BUTT". I mean seriously what's the kick and aggression when you scream " KICK THEIR BUTT ! ". Oh well, who am I kidding, I may even already pass out from the heat stroke before I even can scream anything remotely "R" rated ....

TGIF !!! Tomorrow is Paul's sister's B-Day so there's another round of family gathering *sigh*. Those married folks will share the same sentiment as me about yr spouse's family gathering. Thank God for the "likely" chance of thunderstorm thus her B-Day celebration have shifted to a restaurant. The initial plan was a BBQ at her backyard from 1.30pm - 6pm on a hot summer day ! But now I guess we can all dine in comfort. Wonder if there'll be any drama but for sure, there'll be some people that I don't wish to see.... will update you girlsssss....

14th June, Thurs

SO what do you do when your friends are sleeping on the other side of the globe ? Your husband is at work ? You have the whole house to yourself and a 60" TV in the living room ? You have a truck waiting on standby mode for you to drive to wherever you want to go BUT it's 40 deg outside ??? For those of you who doesn't know, Paul owns a truck (a 4 door pick-up) which now I would drive to the supermarket without knocking anyone down. Thought I still curse and swear when driving. As for my passenger (Paul) he kind of keep it to himself but I know he is praying sliently for a safe and smooth journey hahahahhaha

Well, for me, I rather stay home, with the A/C and the Fan blasting, be comfy in my PJ, eat my monsterous strawberries and watch my chinese shows !!!!! What chinese shows you may ask and FYI the cable here doesn't show any Chinese/Hong Kong shows at all !!! DARN !

Again, I have to thank my BFF, the renown TV/VCD/DVD Addict - Cecilia for introducing me to this software "eMule". With that software, now I can download any chinese shows I want be it from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korean or even Japan and yes it's like God's send.

I get entertain and same time I get to listen to some Chinese which is refreshing when you're in a place where no one speaks your language. At times Paul will check the show and reveal interest but due to the language barrier, to him it's like me watching Korean series without the subtitle.

Now I am this addict for watching the Taiwanese show like "Kang Xi Lai Le" or "Guo Kwang Pang Pang Mang" etc. Despite the long process during downloading as it could take a day or two but it's definately worth the wait ..... Once I have the shows download into my laptop, it's all goodddddd.

4 Girls & A Backpack

Thanks Tricia for sending me these pics.....

Oh Yeah, how can I forget that day when the 3 of you (Tricia, Cecilia & Eunice) drag your butt out of bed at 3am, arrive at my place at 3.30am and hog my butt to the airport for my flight to Orlando.

I still remember the comical scene when the "professional" backpack's strap broke free and decide to make an escape route for itself. It was like an instant panic attack for all of us. Immedicately the 4 of us snap into an emergency mode, hunting for needles and thread, hoping for a sudden recovery for my strap.

I recall Tricia, who have never even sew her husband's clothing or even repair a lose button but got into rescue mode armed with a needle and thread and starting sewing away. Me and Cecilia was staring at Tricia's heroic rescue and in mist of it, I even tell Eunice to start praying for a miracle.

After the amature stitches, the aid of the safety pin and the drama, we leave home and I kept my fingers crossed (i think my fingers suffer fm a mild sprain from crossing tightly) and the strap better cooperate and not collaps on me. After the successful check-in, all I can continue to do is hope the strap will remain intag and so happily the 4 of us skip and hop to Burger King for some much needed breakfast to repenish our energy fm the sewing (that's for tricia) and recover from the shock (for the rest of us). As for me, I'm just happy that recovery is done and the strap is in ICU.

For those of you who want to know the status of my "Professional" Backpack, it's still in it's same condition, the amature but effective stitches and the ever so useful safety pin holding it together, the bag is still stuck in my closet ..... but I have no desire to see it for now....but just comical memories that crack us up !

So THANKS AGAIN girls for all the support you've given me and and the never dying hope you give to my backpack.... Hahhah

13th June, Wed

Call me mountain tortoise, call me country bumpkin, call me hillbilly but damn, these strawberries here are like giantic - the mother of all strawberries. I mean seriously BIGGGGGG and I even have pic to prove.

Ok, so it's dirt cheap too like 2 boxes of these babies cost USD 5 and for those of you who know that I am a berry addict, I will grab it when I can. Of course it's the strawberry season now which kind of bring the prices down.

Beside the wonderful strawberry season, it's also the beginning of the deadly SUMMER TIME and to top it all, it's also the HURRICANE SEASON !!!!!!!

I mean seriously it's like the double whammy.

So let's see, what comes in the package for SUMMER .... hmmm.... how about :-

1) Sunrise at 6am (and it's instant bright, not mild and slow)

2) Temperature rises and reach to 40 deg (hopefully it will not increase any further)

3) Thunderstorm during noon (almost daily !!!)

4) Sunset at 8.30pm

5) "Wind-less" days and nights

6) U practically melt the moment you step out of your door

7) The A/C is on 24/7 with fans blasting at the same time

To summarise it all, Summer is like a sneak preview of hell for me.

Was even telling Paul that in no time, I will fill the tub with cold water, throw in ice cube and spend my day soaking in there slipping Pink Lemonade.

So for the rest of you in Singapore, complaining about the weather, WAKE UP FROM YOUR IDEA, I am grilling alive here !

As for the Hurricane, I've yet to experience it yet but I've heard some preety wild stories about it from Paul.

(This is one of the crazy faces he make to amuse me).

Will update once I've encounter Hurricane ...

Hopefully I will make it out alive hahhaha

YIPPIEEEE !!!!

I am supersonic excited and proud of myself. WOOOOHOOOOOOO !!!

From being a blog idiot to a photo slide dimwit, I am now beside able to share & pen my thoughts on my blog, create different versions of photo slides to entertain the folks reading my blog and also a good form of self-humour.

Hey, not bad at all for a simpleton like me huh..... i wish my arms are longer so I can give myself a pat on my back. Guess I have to seek assistance from Paul later when I show off my blog to him hahahaha Oh Yeah ! Let him have a slight preview of my intelligence hahahah He should know this by now right ? Or else he wouldn't marry me and devote himself to be my life long slave right ??

Girls, if you want me to post pics of us regardless during our happy, sad, fun and insane moments, email me and I'll post the pics .

Our Honeymoon - St. Augustine, FL

It was fun, it was full of laughters, it was a good experience, it was time to unwind and be crazy and best of all, it's FREE ! Our weekend honeymoom getaway to ST. Augustine, FL was compliments of my Father-In-law as our wedding gift and it couldn't be a better gift for both of us. Hey, who would say NO to a FREE trip ??!!

So there we are driving from Ovideo to St Augustine in 3 hrs and we arrived in the oldest city in Florida. With the fort and the view it was all that we were looking for. The downpart for me is our hotel or rather kind of a Bed & Breakfast place is like 100 yrs old just what the city offers. With the furniture and atmosphere to match they also cover the spooky factor to a perfect 10 since 1 building away is the city's cemetery. U guys know about my supersonic imagination when it comes to ghost and hantus !

So 2 whole nights I was sleeping with 1 eye open just to make sure I don't have any surprise visit from the "Good Brothers & Sisters". You never know, maybe they meant to go back to their own tomb but by accident they bump into my room. As for Paul, he was just happy to eat, sleep, have fun and I would like to think - Enjoy my Company. Ok, it's not all bad the plus point of my room is : It have a tub situated at the edge of the bed. Something I've never seen before, so anytime you want to jump in there to wash yr butt or soak your hong kong feet, feel free to do so. Oh, it's not a small tub, infact it can fit two. Oh, happy times hahahah

I do enjoy such road trip and if Paul's schedule allow, I wish we can have more weekend getaways. Definately time to unwind, chill out and just to get away from the house where someone will make our bed for a change. It would be super fab if it's free too hahahah. Anyway enjoy the memories of our honeymoon - Check out the pics !

My 3 Little Angels - The Triplets

Ok, I have to admit before these 3 little rascal come into my life, I have no interest, no passion or whatsoever for anyone under 5yrs old or wrap in diapers. Believe it or not before them, I've never carry a baby in my entire life. But I do dream of having a little niece or nephew to play with, buy clothes for, make them wail just to see how "good" I am with kids.

Before I know it, I not only have 1 niece but I have 2 - Renee and Rachael oh! I definately can't miss out my Fav. nephew in the world - Darrius. SO right into my life come the famous three. I recall visiting them in SGH when they are in their incubator born premature, just the size of a little kitten. Then they were ascorted home in red carpet and require feeding every 2 hrs (without a doubt, the most hardworking title goes to my mom & our maid). And from then on, everything is according to their agenda. The 3 bosses decide when we can sleep, when we have to run around like headless chicken and when we can take a min and breath.

By rewarding their caretakers for their hardwork, blood and sweat. The three of them plot a conspiracy and all decide to grow up little by little, day by day. In their agenda, they also agree to cover the mischief portion so all of them become more mischevious bit by bit and before I know it, it's their turn to make me scream with frustration and laugh at the same time. I would dash home each day just to play with them or suffer the big disappointment when they are already in bed. It's the magic they have in them, that I will never be able to understand. It's a kind of love-hate relationship, one moment I want to cuddle and hug all three at the same time, the next min when they all decide to pull yr hair, throw things all over the place, wail and cry simultaneously and that's when you want a TIME OUT !

They are my joy and an addiction, I think about them daily even when I'm on the other side of the globe. I call home regularly just to hear them on the background chirping "Gu-Gu-Gu-Gu" when I'm talking to my mom. Hearing them make my heart melt and my knees weak all at the same time... oh definately a Kodak moment. For those of you who have nieces and nephews, Oh Yeah ! You know what I'm taking about when you hear the little tot calling you.

Thought I have no kid of my own but I enjoy going to the kids department and check out what's the current fashion thus I can buy and ship some home. I may not be able to see how it fit them but I like to know that they can be the "Most Happening" toddlers in their playgroup.

So I dedicate this page to them - Renee, Darrius & Rachael. The 3 little angels who I think of every single day, whom I wish I can carry and play with them all the time and for being the magic in my life !

You can see pics of them when they were younger. Now they are 2yrs, 2mths and __ days old. For more updated photos, check out their own blog site which their mummy post regularly. http://www.threetreasury.blogspot.com/

HAPPY TIMES - My BLOOD Sisters, Tricia & Cecilia !! =)

Happy Times with pics to prove..... my BLOOD SISTERS.

Somehow as long as the 3 of us is together, everything seems so much more fun and enjoyable.... Somehow in this life, I think I'm blessed to not only have 1 Blood Sister to call my own but I am fortunate enough to have 2.

These are the Pics from our trip to Cameron Highlands to Yummy Buffet trips !

Even from our days of Singleton to now being Married and MRS. Separated by the oceans and different time zone, we're still as close as before or not even closer. It's definately very encouraging to know that the distance only let us learn to treasure and cherish each other more..... Both of them make my life more colourful, more interesting & definately more happening !!!

P/S : I want to take this opportunity to "kum siah" my blood sisters for "tao kar, tao chew-ing" me. Despite their chaotic work, the rumble and tumble, they drop everything hunting for pics and emailing them to me for my uploading .... classic example of their undying support in whatever nonsense I am into, they will drop everything to "entertain + humour" me.... *muack muack*

MR & MRS Hatfield

This is a photo of us taken after our ROM, when I am legally known as Diana Lee HATFIELD.

Oh No, am not going to drop my surname LEE. Am proud to be a LEE and after 30 yrs of being MISS LEE, LEE will stick with me forever. But due to legal reasons, it'll now be my middle name, hence Diana LEE Hatfield .

We were legally married on 11th Jan 2007 (Thursday), 2pm (Orlando Time) with strict instruction from my mom, that was the date allocated to us and time to abide by. We were married in the Seminole County's City Hall. A very Simple Ceremony just me, him and the Justice of Peace. Oh that was a sunny day too and hopefully a good omen.

We're waiting for the BIG BASH (Chinese Ceremonial Wedding in Singapore) on 2nd Feb 2008 (Sat). Oh yeah, that's when I have my Ultimate Blood Sisters with me along with their Girl Power !!!! Oh did I mention that they are also my Wedding Planner. Gosh, without them I wonder how I can even get the wedding in order.

With This Ring.....

With THIS RING, I AM TRAP !

Or rather, with THIS RING, I've downgraded from MISS Lee to MRS Hatfield !

OKAY ! It's like 5th month + 1 day of marriage life and marriage life seem surreal.

Till now, there are still days when I question myself with the magic word "Huh, I am married already ?!" Or waking up wondering where in the world I am.
YES ! I still wake up confuse and wonder "who is this dork beside me ?"

I can't seem to adapt to the fact that now I have someone to "answer/account/think of". Gone were the days of "me/myself and I" .

I did think of sitting down and list the advantages and disadvantages of being Mrs but till now I don't think it's necessary to sit down and inspect marriage life with a microscope or a magnifying glass do i ?

Thank God for the support of my Ultimate Blood Sisters, without their undying, 24K solid gold loyalty and definately their supportive ears for me to download, I doubt I am able to make it this far. Oh yes Girls, U know I am talking about you both (Cecilia & Tricia), my confirm underworld mahjong ka-ki, my future child's god mama & girls whom I can count on till the end of time.

Those Girls, how I love them, they are the ones whom I can talk to without any filteration system, to be able to download any greviences, bitching abt the bitches around me, the drama surrounding me or even just talk about my boredom without fear of judgement and with good advice and definately knowing that I get a feedback or even sing in tune with me.

Day 1 of Blog day.... desperatly in need to get used to this blog thingy and wonder who I can invite to view my blog... Hmm.... definately people whom I can be honest with. So they can share my bitching. Friends whom I want them to know that I am still alive and kicking ... oh and family who know how I can coping in this foreign land. So for those few chosen ones who are viewing this blog of mine, U know you've made it into my Fav list hahahahha

Wonder if I should let Mr Hatfield know about the existence of this blog or even invite him hmmm.... better not or else I can't bitch abt him as freely as I can without fear of bursting his male ego. Hahahah Okie, see, this a preview of the bitch in me... oh and get used to it ! You'll see it popping out very so often Haahahahaha