Today, I slept on the couch while reading a book with my Mr C.


As I awoke, it reminded me of the moments we used to went to the university's library and I would fall asleep on the desk. Used to love how he focus seriously on his books, while I quietly admired him from the side. I wonder if he noticed. It is something I can do on hours. This pleasant, serene and peaceful feeling that can hardly be explained through words, sometimes it created a little fireworks in my heartbeat and it sent a flush of blood flowing up my cheeks. It gave me warmth in that cold corner of the library.


This is also the same feeling I had, when I rode on a motorbike with him. Although he was not confident in his driving, I somehow felt safe just having him beside me.


Simple and beautiful...


I do realized recently that I cannot have the same simplicity in our relationship especially when we grow older, we tend to complicate situations. He told me this morning that "to make things simpler is the key to all success". Now that I think of it, it's true in many aspects including building relationships. I am grateful that we do still make each other smile and laugh any time, any day.

At least I can say, I am very happy....


Love Jo.

Simple things - Wishlist

On the list:

1.   Dance in the rain
2.   Play with snow fall
3.   Made a snow angel
4.   Seen hailstorm
5.   Watch wild dolphins in the sea
6.   Have a fairytale proposal
7.   Travel the world
8.   Have a pet dog
9.   Have a pet prawn
10.   Wish upon a shooting star
11. Swim with sharks in the sea
12. Watch the sunrise / sunset
13. Find Hidden Trails during an adventure
14.                             

Taking a wedding photo:

I recalled the first time when we took our first fake wedding photos together; 8 years ago. 
The feeling we had was new & we were both shy in front of the camera. 

We were excited until we could not sleep the night before. When we arrived in the studio, we looked awfully tired. Luckily, we had the magic touch of make-up and the eye bags were easily covered. But, I should have taken the advised of not drinking a lot of water before sleeping the night before because my eyes looked puffier in the morning.

After 3 long hours of preparation, we went into the studio to take our first photo.By the time I walked over, my zip broke. The dress had to be held in place using clips, yes you heard it, the big paper clips. How embarrassing!

Well, at least the show must go on...
He walked towards me and I nearly ran out of breath, it made me forgot about my dress. He looked amazing in that suit. His dark brows and handsome cheeky smile. I felt my blood rushing across my cheeks and it made me blushed. I know this was not real but the feeling was truly romantic.

Who would have thought 8 years later, I would have the experience of taking that photos with him again. 
This time, the feeling was stronger and this time it was for real. There is a like a string of attachment that becomes stronger and inseparable. I looked at him differently from before. This is the man who has been with me through our ups and downs, who has swept me off my feet, who made me laugh hard, who had sacrificed a lot for me.... He is my other half, the one who will walk with me till old age. 

All these feelings were poured into our photos and the result is

Photo taken by My Dream Wedding Penang

Most important things in life

"If you have only 13 hours left to live..... what will be most important to you? How will you make your choices and live differently?"

Have you ever thought of it? I had.
 
I was on a plane to Austria, a 13-hour flight. Long and tiring one; never had I once loved it.
As usual, I boarded the plane, swiftly got myself comfortable in the aisle seat and fell asleep shortly after. How else can you make time past faster. Just through sleep.

Half way through the flight, there was a pretty bad turbulence in the plane. It vibrated vigorously from left to right and occasionally "dropped" slightly, creating a feeling of a mini roller coaster. My air sickness kicked in. If that's not bad enough, wait till you hear what happened next.

Out of a sudden, a woman in her mid 50s seated behind me started yelling, crying and kicking hard. She wanted to get off the plane. Somehow, her hysterical screams can make your whole body break into cold sweats. It was a bad situation turned worse.

Normally in such situation, I would join in the party and burst into tears as well. But not this time. I was extremely calm, surprisingly. All I could think of was if anything were to happen to me and if the plane had to land crash just like the recent Malaysian Airline MH17, I am sure I don't want to die being scared.

My bubble of thoughts started hopping around all at once "Why am I even here. What have I done in my life for the past years. Do I have any regrets" etc.etc.etc.. But what really got me thinking long and hard was "what is really important to me". Definitely not money, neither status nor materialistic items. I could only think of my family, my husband. Being near with them, makes me the happiest person ever. I knew the answer all along but it sank in deeper this time under such circumstances and tremendous pressure. 

There, I've gotten my answer....

Have you? If not, then probably you need a long flight to think this through.  

Today, 04 May 2015.

Yesterday marks the day of our 1st anniversary.
The feeling of being husband and wife for a year is a mix of love and accomplishment.
Somehow, the year has gone by so quickly. The sense of responsibility and commitment for our new relationship are growing strongly and steadily. Love Laugh Live. This must be something normal for each newly wed couples.

I heard him whispered to my ears, just before the night ends.... 'here's to many more firsts, love you'. I love you, too...

The words continue to ring into my ears and through my head. I just can't wait for the discoveries we shall find together in life.

Love simply.