http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale fairy tale comes true Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:07:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many of the brides 'graduated' as an almost expert in wedding planning after their own weddings were over. I didn't become one expert, since my wedding was really simplified and casual. I won't know the nitty gritty details of the Chinese traditions, since I had omitted most of them (or did ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/11/03/wedding-ring-pillow/ I have been incredibly busy since we got married.  Despite our crazy paces, often, I settled down in thoughts, stealing some time away to appreciate what I have now.  Last night, I was peeling the orange for Mike. I love peeling oranges, far exceeding eating them. Due to my reflux problem, I ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/10/22/the-perfect-partner/ I am not exactly a fan to using wedding photos as wedding favors. However, if I am making one, I will be selecting photos that carry some significance to the the story/message I want to convey through the favors. Using my own wedding photos, I have selected the black & white ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/10/22/wedding-favors-photo-magnet/ Although it doesn't take a special occasion to remember how great our partners have been, but it does help to bring out the best of our partners.  I had a 3-day birthday celebration marathon for the last 3 days. It wasn't common for me, I have always prefer a simple meal, ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/10/18/a-simple-birthday/ It's mixed feelings when someone in your family gets married, isn't it?  I haven't been active, or rather, I have been really absent in the scenes of family gatherings, for as long as 10 over years. You won't catch me during Lunar New Year, nor during Christmas, nor any other occasions... ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/10/14/baby-cousins-wedding-clarice-andrew/ How often do we think about how amazing a relationship is developed, and later enters into a marriage? The other night, just before we called it a day and go to sleep, Mike was chuckling to himself. When asked, he said, 'It's still amazing that you are my wife'. Huh?  He explained ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/10/09/flashbacks/ I am very pleased with Blurb's book printing - my wedding book, so I have decided to print our travel book with them. I reckon it's better for us to print the travel book by year. For 2008, we had traveled to Australia; Cambodia; and Vietnam. Mike had traveled to more ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/10/05/travel-book-printing-delayed/ My wedding book arrived earlier than I expected! I am definitely loving it! Using imagewrap style, so it's wrapped around.. sweet! I chose the wedding day footage for the front cover. This is one of my favorite! I don't know why, but this photo seems to have many stories to tell, ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/09/19/wedding-book-printed-with-blurb-arrived/ I have probably talked about this for ages! When I first bumped into Blurb website, it was newly launched. I had set my mind into using their printing service for my wedding book, in bookstore quality, how cool! Back then, they were not shipping to Singapore yet, and I had sought ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/09/07/wedding-book-in-print/ It's still unbelievable that we have been married for more than a year and a half, it felt like it was just yesterday. Our pace was in frenzy busy mode since we decided to tie the knot. I become a full-time crafter, working from home, while MIke busy 'hunting' for food ... http://simpleartsplanet.com/mikelisfairytale/2008/08/21/still-enjoying/