Only just

This weekend went by relatively quick.

On Friday, I was meant to go by the bank during my lunch break to deposit a cheque. I ended up next door, which coincidentally was a store called Tiffany & Co. I tried on some wedding bands. The sales consultant was quite helpful. Probably trying to cash in on 'brides to be'. She looked at my engagement ring.. and gave me various wedding bands to go with it. She said to me "If you don't mind me asking, what is the size of your diamond?" The innocent and humble little girl in me replied "Oh, its only just..." Before I could continue my sentence, she interrupted "Oh, you NEVER say 'Only just', NEVER, No no no!" And she was stern about it. Whoopsy daisies..

Lesson learnt. I walked out with some quotes, her business card and the Tiffany & Co wedding book.

After work, still in the mood of wedding-ness, I went by to Cartier.. Ahhh Cartier.. , only this time, I remembered not to say "Only just" and again, lovely sales consultant gave me some quotes and a business card.

While waiting for Grumpy to finish work, I also stopped by at Gucci, to check out suits for my very lazy groom. It was okay.. sort of have an idea of how much it will cost.

Finally he finished work, we went to a lounge at QV for a drink together. It has been a longggg time since we ever did something like this. The last time we went out for a drink, just the two of us, it was in Dublin, and it was really so enjoyable! Considering it was a warm night, think it was in the mid twenties, it was a lovely evening to sit outdoors and have a few beers and to show him all that research I did during my lunch hour and also after work. He was not too impressed with the prices, but I assured myself that was only because he was not in the store trying out the wedding bands. After drinks, we headed to Chinatown for dinner and then we hopped on the train home. It was nearly 11pm when we got home, and my little puppy, I thought it was a RECORD - 11pm!, he held his wee wee and poop (since early morning) until we arrived home at night and let him out to the garden. I was so impressed at this dog of mine, it must be torture! He was bursting!

Saturday night, we met up with some friends for dinner, and then we went for drinks at a lounge in the suburbs. Haha Coco lounge at Glen Waverley. It was actually quite nice.

Today, Grumpy and I went for yum char for brunch. It was my shout, only because I lost a bet to him the night before. And then... we took a drive to St Kilda. Walking on the very popular Acland St, there was a bunch of people cheering at us. At first we thought it was someone else, but it was actually at Grumpy, he was wearing Ireland's home rugby jersey I bought for him from Dublin. County St Kilda.. lots of Irish people hang out there. It was quite funny.

But the real reason we went to St Kilda, was to look at a wedding reception venue I am quite keen on. Seriously, it is the first time Grumpy has ever made an effort to look at reception venues! Maybe it was the weather, I don't know, but the sun was shining, and the place looked pretty decent. I liked it, he likes it too. But he doesn't love it or anything. But at least its a start.

After that, we drove to South Yarra, to check out a cafe which sells a specific cupcake I have been looking out for. You see, there is this cupcake company, and they make the most beautiful cupcake towers for weddings. I know, so cliche.. but I've tasted them at a wedding before, and it was absolutely delicious. Back to the story about this company.. they make cupcakes, but they don't have a retail store of their own. They supply to only 2 cafes in Melbourne, but if you want to order for a special occasion, you can go directly to them. So anyways, we went to this cafe and it was just like any normal cafe, but there was only one cupcake left. Grumpy was expecting like a cupcake megastore, with a million different cupcakes to choose from. Much to his disappointment, I bought that one last cupcake, and we ate it at home, while watching Wall.E on Foxtel. Yummmmmyy.

Anyways, enough of my wedding talk. While I am glad we finally had a bit of a kick start to the wedding preparations, I remind myself that it is 'Only Just' the beginning..

Arch Enemies

I was at the gym on Tuesday and yesterday again for my normal Body Jam class. The instructor introduced some new moves and it was really hard. I was struggling... I guess that is how the body of a lazy 26 year old copes! Anyways, was working out at the start of the week, only to ruin everything by having KFC just before heading home from work.. and this was before dinner too! Ah putain! And I also had some bubble tea! :(
Bubble tea was Dopey's fault. He bought it.

But I must say, I have been good all week in terms of the customary coffee which I normally grab on my way to the office each morning. I haven't had my 'regular latte one sugar' this entire week, I have been able to resist myself from the amazing coffee we get here in Melbourne..

Attended my cousin's wedding last weekend. It was a lovely wedding, don't get me wrong, but personally, I did not enjoy it at all. We were all family, but I felt like a complete stranger. There is a lot of family politics going on and I don't get along with this cousin at all. She and I started on good terms, but due to the betrayal of a friend (which I don't trust him anymore to this day - once bitten twice shy), we're arch enemies now. Why on earth did she send me a wedding invite???!

Anyway, this was where she had the wedding reception. It was a nice venue. I'm on the lookout for good venues...

Sumac at Docklands.

With 2 of my other cousins. They're good kids.

With my cousins, my aunt and uncle (parents of the bride). Love her cheongsam. Stunning.

And of course, a picture with my lovely Grumpy, who was so upset (with ME, and only ME) towards the second half of the night just because I said he couldn't have another beer. Jeeeeeesus. Somebody shoot me! You know you shouldn't be drinking when you're driving?!!

glamourpuss

Today at work, I was in the mood to make appointments. Sometimes I just can't be bothered. But today, I decided to ring the dog groomer to book my dog in for a haircut. The next available Saturday is sometime in April. I swear, dog groomers make so much money. And the next available weekday appointment is like in 2 weeks time. So fine, we'll do the weekday one because he is starting to look like a mess. A cute mess, but still, a mess.

Then I ring up my favourite beauty salon to get my nails done. I am attending a wedding on Sunday, and I thought I'd better hurry up and book in for my favourite manicure and pedicure. Then I thought, since I'm there, might as well get a wax done. The girl at the Korean salon was lovely and sweet, she said "What type of manicure and pedicure would you like?" 

"Just a normal manicure and pedicure please" I replied.

Then she goes "And errr what type of wax would you like?" 

*pause* 

*pause* 

*PAUSE*

This is me, very conscious of sitting in an open plan office, and surrounded by a team of men.. (I am the only girl in my team).. 

I say "Er... just a normal one please" (trying to avoid having to say the word 'wax' in the office too loud)

She goes "Err... what type of wax would you like?"

Me, "A normal one.."

She goes "A body wax?"

Me, "Yeahh... that one" (What on earth is a body wax? I want a Brazilian, but please don't make me say Brazilian out loud in an open plan office, and especially with so many guys around my desk)

Then I say "Look, I'll see you on Friday at 5.30 okay?"

I don't think she got the picture but she goes "Okay".

Phewww! Bet you the boys around me were dying to burst out laughing.