Just attended the malay wedding and i thought why not blog about it?
Here's some informative info on malay weddings so you will just know what to expect when you go for one.
Bersanding
The actual wedding day is the Bersanding. This literally means the "sitting together of the bride and bridegroom on the bridal couch". Known as the Pelamin, this couch is the centrepiece of the whole ceremony, and two pelamins are required - one in the bride's house and the other in the bridegroom's. As the Bersanding ceremony customarily takes place in the afternoon, the bridegroom entertains guests at his own house in the morning. At the agreed time, he is escorted in a procession with a hadrah or kompang band (male music group) to his bride's house. On arrival, he has to pay a 'tax' in the form of money to the girl's family before he enters each door leading to the pelamin to take his place besides his bride. An astakona, a tiered pedestalled tray, is also placed in front of the pelamin. Each tier contains a mound of cooked yellow rice studded all over with red-dyed eggs. This tray will later be presented to the emak pengantin (a close friend or relative chosen to be the matron of honour for the marriage) as an act of appreciation for her help during the ceremonies. The groom then sits with the bride on the pelamin. After this the couple returns to the bridegroom's house in a procession. They are normally accompanied by the hadrah band, with men beating a rhythm on their timbrels and reading verses from the Koran. The music proclaims their marriage to the world. At the bridegroom's house, the Bersanding ceremony is repeated for the benefit of the bridegroom's kinfolk. This is followed by feasting and merry-making, called the kenduri. The wedding celebrations come to an end when the bridal pair returns home to the bride's house to pay respects to her family.
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Just For Laughs
K.. i was doing this when i was really bored... and it's kinda cheesy. Maybe even bo liao (as my bf said...) but here goes
How to play: 1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn’t make sense. No cheating.
4. With the answers, give your own comments on how it relates to the questions.
5. Tag 5 people.
+ + + How are you feeling today?
I'm not a girl not yet a woman - Britney Spears
- Song is self-explanatory. Nothing much to read about. Just about a girl who is growing up and learning the things in life. I'm feeling joyful today cause its a Friday (alright man!). Not feeling deep today.
Will you get far in life?
Jian Jian Dan Dan - Lin Jun Jie
-This is a love song leh... how does this relate to the question?!!!!The only thing that i can relate to the question using this LOVE song is probably will be how far will i get in my love life? Till my spouse and i grow old.
How do your friends see you?
In Love on Christmas - Nsynce
- Wah... my friends only love me on Christmas lah... I didn't even know i had such a song...
Will you get married?
Fa Ru Xue - Jay Zhou
-Oke... errr... oke Fa Ru Xue translation is Hair like Snow loh...wHAT??!!! I GET MARRIED WHEN I AM OLD??? Darling don't make me wait too long oke?
What is your best friend’s theme song?
-First Love
-Like i said i got alot of love song... ...
What is the story of your life?
Lord i give you my heart - Hillsong
-oooOoo.. my life is my Lord... interestingWhat was high school like?
Already One Year
- Shinhwa,BOA
-eh.. high school is more than a year. Anyway this song is not in english. No idea what is about.
What’s in store for this weekend?
Forever - the veronicas
-wah liao... this song super chao ah lian ah... don't know what is it doing in my laptop
How’s your life going?
Carry You - Amy Grant
-Ya... just need God to carry my through and give God my burdens.
How can you get ahead in life?
The day you went away - M2M
-Oh my gosh... no definitely not without you darling. This shuffler is so mean.
What’s the best thing about your friends?
Don't dream it's over - Sixpence none the Richer
-Oh my gosh! My shuffler sucks lah...the best things about my friends is that their so understanding.
What song will they play at your funeral?
Shen ah jiu jiu wo ah (God please help me)
-faintz.. i can't believe this... SHUFFLER UR DEAD!
How does the world see you?
I'm leaving on a jet plane - Jewel
- Carefree... yup. That would be the best. But as adult there's always responsibilities. And these will actually make you more stronger to face the challenges ahead.
Do people secretly lust after you?
Re Da Yu Lin - SHE
I take that as a no.
What should you do with your life?
Eternal Flame - Atomic Kitten
-Errr.. huh? Love for an eternal? I love you darling!
Will you ever have children?
Tong Ku De Ren - Wu Bai
-haha... if you take the group name wu bai (500)!!!
What song would you strip to?
Life Goes On - Leann Rimes
-Errr.. never thought of stripping to a song lah.
What does your mum think of you?
What a Girl wants - Chritina Aguilera
-Hahaha... i wish ah.. if only she really gives me what i wants. CHEY!
What is your deep, dark secret?
The song no title leh...
What is your mortal enemy’s theme song?
Toxic - Britney Spears.
-Ya lah.. enemy = toxic. So avoid at all cost!
What’s your personality like?
Take Me Out of the Dark - Gary Valencino
- I am not DARK oke... i am nice sweet and friendly hor dear
What song will be played at your wedding?
Xie Xie ni di ai - Andy Lau
-errr... So GU DONG AH
How to play: 1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn’t make sense. No cheating.
4. With the answers, give your own comments on how it relates to the questions.
5. Tag 5 people.
+ + + How are you feeling today?
I'm not a girl not yet a woman - Britney Spears
- Song is self-explanatory. Nothing much to read about. Just about a girl who is growing up and learning the things in life. I'm feeling joyful today cause its a Friday (alright man!). Not feeling deep today.
Will you get far in life?
Jian Jian Dan Dan - Lin Jun Jie
-This is a love song leh... how does this relate to the question?!!!!The only thing that i can relate to the question using this LOVE song is probably will be how far will i get in my love life? Till my spouse and i grow old.
How do your friends see you?
In Love on Christmas - Nsynce
- Wah... my friends only love me on Christmas lah... I didn't even know i had such a song...
Will you get married?
Fa Ru Xue - Jay Zhou
-Oke... errr... oke Fa Ru Xue translation is Hair like Snow loh...wHAT??!!! I GET MARRIED WHEN I AM OLD??? Darling don't make me wait too long oke?
What is your best friend’s theme song?
-First Love
-Like i said i got alot of love song... ...
What is the story of your life?
Lord i give you my heart - Hillsong
-oooOoo.. my life is my Lord... interestingWhat was high school like?
Already One Year
- Shinhwa,BOA
-eh.. high school is more than a year. Anyway this song is not in english. No idea what is about.
What’s in store for this weekend?
Forever - the veronicas
-wah liao... this song super chao ah lian ah... don't know what is it doing in my laptop
How’s your life going?
Carry You - Amy Grant
-Ya... just need God to carry my through and give God my burdens.
How can you get ahead in life?
The day you went away - M2M
-Oh my gosh... no definitely not without you darling. This shuffler is so mean.
What’s the best thing about your friends?
Don't dream it's over - Sixpence none the Richer
-Oh my gosh! My shuffler sucks lah...the best things about my friends is that their so understanding.
What song will they play at your funeral?
Shen ah jiu jiu wo ah (God please help me)
-faintz.. i can't believe this... SHUFFLER UR DEAD!
How does the world see you?
I'm leaving on a jet plane - Jewel
- Carefree... yup. That would be the best. But as adult there's always responsibilities. And these will actually make you more stronger to face the challenges ahead.
Do people secretly lust after you?
Re Da Yu Lin - SHE
I take that as a no.
What should you do with your life?
Eternal Flame - Atomic Kitten
-Errr.. huh? Love for an eternal? I love you darling!
Will you ever have children?
Tong Ku De Ren - Wu Bai
-haha... if you take the group name wu bai (500)!!!
What song would you strip to?
Life Goes On - Leann Rimes
-Errr.. never thought of stripping to a song lah.
What does your mum think of you?
What a Girl wants - Chritina Aguilera
-Hahaha... i wish ah.. if only she really gives me what i wants. CHEY!
What is your deep, dark secret?
The song no title leh...
What is your mortal enemy’s theme song?
Toxic - Britney Spears.
-Ya lah.. enemy = toxic. So avoid at all cost!
What’s your personality like?
Take Me Out of the Dark - Gary Valencino
- I am not DARK oke... i am nice sweet and friendly hor dear
What song will be played at your wedding?
Xie Xie ni di ai - Andy Lau
-errr... So GU DONG AH
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Pure utterance
My blog is so quiet right now. All because of busy lifestyle. Work seems to take precedence above all things, well, it just seems. Of course you know life ain't all about working. Or if it cuts, make your work your lifestyle.
IT's a long weekend and here i am typing away my troubles. I fell sick on Friday. So wasted it was resting at home praying that the pain will go away. Then came SAturday and today i stayed home all day too. Initially it was hopes of going to Orchard but it all got washed away as soon as my faithful Sony Ericsson handphone went flat.
My friend S called me this morning. It was nice to hear from an trusty friend. She didn't sound to happy with her current job situation either. So much about working with joy. So what i did with my Saturday? With a stuffed up nose, i went to do household chores. Cleaned up my room to be precise. The layered of dust that has piled up over the years... my bones ache now. Reminding myself to take more calcium. So while others have their happy gathering of bbq or coffee, i used up my own happiness vacuuming away.
That's my Saturday for now. So much for a fun-filled activity.
IT's a long weekend and here i am typing away my troubles. I fell sick on Friday. So wasted it was resting at home praying that the pain will go away. Then came SAturday and today i stayed home all day too. Initially it was hopes of going to Orchard but it all got washed away as soon as my faithful Sony Ericsson handphone went flat.
My friend S called me this morning. It was nice to hear from an trusty friend. She didn't sound to happy with her current job situation either. So much about working with joy. So what i did with my Saturday? With a stuffed up nose, i went to do household chores. Cleaned up my room to be precise. The layered of dust that has piled up over the years... my bones ache now. Reminding myself to take more calcium. So while others have their happy gathering of bbq or coffee, i used up my own happiness vacuuming away.
That's my Saturday for now. So much for a fun-filled activity.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Swimming Lesson One
Today is my second day of leave. So far i've been doing alot of exericising cause i'm really out of shape. First day of leave i went for a little run, only to discover how pathetic i am. Run one two rounds and i was panting like a dog. Heart pounding like one who's about to have an heart attack. And i'm only in my early 20's!!!
Anyway, Today my boyfriend was my swimming instructor. I've always had a phobia of the swimming pool and stuff since i was a little girl. So my instructor of the past used to call me a cry baby. He was really stern and i didn't take it very well. It was because of him that everytime i see the swimming pool i feel queasy. But believe me, i really do want to learn how to swim. To get me into the pool alone is a challenge itself. Got to slowly warm up to being in the pool. Take today for example. My boyfriend had to hear me whine for an hour or so being in the pool and all. But he was really nice and patient with me. I wanted to learn the breast stroke, because in the past my instructor taught me breast stroke but because he kept pushing me, and eventually i just dropped out. I wanted to overcome my fear, and challenge myself. When i first showed him (Gary) what i know in the pool, he laughed cause my legs were freestyle but my hands were breast stroke style. Ok. Laugh.. i know funny right. The starting of the lesson was hard for me as i struggled to do the kicks correctly and not be afraid. It was pouring too but we carried on cause no thunder. He was determined to teach me. Think i make it as his most whiny kid he's ever taught. Plus i am the oldest too!!! *shame*shame* He also thought me how to breathe, blow bubbles and stuff. Oh and one more thing, i've NEVER swim in a public pool all my life. This is my first time. It was not very crowded and dirty as i thought it would be. *smiles* Although i still can't swim properly, i certainly do hope i can swim. The breathing is tough, and man is swimming one lap tiring. Think swimming exercises the lungs more than anything else. *bloop*bloop*I drank chlorine through the mouth and nose. I am so excited to go swimming again. Although i think it is v.tedious. Must bring swimming costume, goggles, towel, sunblock and swimming cap (which i have yet to buy). Unlike running, just put on socks and shoes can run already. Yup, hope this big girl can swim one lap one day.
Anyway, Today my boyfriend was my swimming instructor. I've always had a phobia of the swimming pool and stuff since i was a little girl. So my instructor of the past used to call me a cry baby. He was really stern and i didn't take it very well. It was because of him that everytime i see the swimming pool i feel queasy. But believe me, i really do want to learn how to swim. To get me into the pool alone is a challenge itself. Got to slowly warm up to being in the pool. Take today for example. My boyfriend had to hear me whine for an hour or so being in the pool and all. But he was really nice and patient with me. I wanted to learn the breast stroke, because in the past my instructor taught me breast stroke but because he kept pushing me, and eventually i just dropped out. I wanted to overcome my fear, and challenge myself. When i first showed him (Gary) what i know in the pool, he laughed cause my legs were freestyle but my hands were breast stroke style. Ok. Laugh.. i know funny right. The starting of the lesson was hard for me as i struggled to do the kicks correctly and not be afraid. It was pouring too but we carried on cause no thunder. He was determined to teach me. Think i make it as his most whiny kid he's ever taught. Plus i am the oldest too!!! *shame*shame* He also thought me how to breathe, blow bubbles and stuff. Oh and one more thing, i've NEVER swim in a public pool all my life. This is my first time. It was not very crowded and dirty as i thought it would be. *smiles* Although i still can't swim properly, i certainly do hope i can swim. The breathing is tough, and man is swimming one lap tiring. Think swimming exercises the lungs more than anything else. *bloop*bloop*I drank chlorine through the mouth and nose. I am so excited to go swimming again. Although i think it is v.tedious. Must bring swimming costume, goggles, towel, sunblock and swimming cap (which i have yet to buy). Unlike running, just put on socks and shoes can run already. Yup, hope this big girl can swim one lap one day.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Surprise + Shock
WEll well... Gary came back on the 17th!!!! (sat)
ANd he told me he will be back on the 18th! (sun)
I just finised church at abt 10pm at church and was making my way back home with my sis when suddenly a car with a handsome long haired man called out to me! I turned and my mind was completely blanked. The first word that came to my mind? NOOOOooOOO!!!!
Followed by: It couldn't be!!! How can it be!!! Oh WAIT! TOday is sat or sun?!
His car happened to be behind my CGL's car.. so my CGL was shocked as well. What? Linda has a bf? Oke.. i didn't tell her lah.. so she was kinda upset the following Sun.
But i was kinda touched. To be surprised and showered with love and gifts.
Yesterday had a half day off. It's so good not to think abt work or work OT... there should be more days as such. Less work but more pay!!
ANd he told me he will be back on the 18th! (sun)
I just finised church at abt 10pm at church and was making my way back home with my sis when suddenly a car with a handsome long haired man called out to me! I turned and my mind was completely blanked. The first word that came to my mind? NOOOOooOOO!!!!
Followed by: It couldn't be!!! How can it be!!! Oh WAIT! TOday is sat or sun?!
His car happened to be behind my CGL's car.. so my CGL was shocked as well. What? Linda has a bf? Oke.. i didn't tell her lah.. so she was kinda upset the following Sun.
But i was kinda touched. To be surprised and showered with love and gifts.
Yesterday had a half day off. It's so good not to think abt work or work OT... there should be more days as such. Less work but more pay!!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Confession Time
Just got back from church...
For the first time, i am actually helping out in Junior Youth. In particular the sec 3s coming sec 4s.. erm.. its a struggle for me definitely because i feel so little. What i know of the Lord, is just like that... its not much. I felt awkward and in fact, i felt like i was being analysed by the young ones. It didn't help much that i was so burdened in my heart. During the 2nd service, my heart was just wondering, i mean i know pastor was teaching on Titus. But my heart was very burdended and here's why...
Friday i over-reacted at work. And, i caused alot of pple to be worried and unhappy. My boyfriend, my colleague and my boss. Looking back, i feel that it was stupid for me to have done what i've done. I only knew i was angry and was more concerned about my issue than others. I mean you know when somebody push u, i don't think you will go and hug the person. Rather u will want to push him back. And, i think that was what i did and maybe abit worse. Very burdened about Monday how my colleagues look at me and judge me for who i am. I feel broken inside and not myself the past few days. I don't know how.. or what to do next.
Just want to thank AMadea my closest church friend for praying for me. For my heart to really forgive and to have the wisdom to amend the broken r/s at work.
This Thursday, Jean and myself will be bringing the girls out to like bond with them. I also don't know how i'll fit in. Hope work on Thursday don't drag me down.
Right now i feel very vunerable becoz of the dumb thing i did at work and becoz i really want to give my best shot for God in this service. Soo.. praying he'll work through my weaknesses... and that even though my knowledge of the bible is only so little, that i can still share sth that can stick to their hearts and carry them through throughout their lives.
For the first time, i am actually helping out in Junior Youth. In particular the sec 3s coming sec 4s.. erm.. its a struggle for me definitely because i feel so little. What i know of the Lord, is just like that... its not much. I felt awkward and in fact, i felt like i was being analysed by the young ones. It didn't help much that i was so burdened in my heart. During the 2nd service, my heart was just wondering, i mean i know pastor was teaching on Titus. But my heart was very burdended and here's why...
Friday i over-reacted at work. And, i caused alot of pple to be worried and unhappy. My boyfriend, my colleague and my boss. Looking back, i feel that it was stupid for me to have done what i've done. I only knew i was angry and was more concerned about my issue than others. I mean you know when somebody push u, i don't think you will go and hug the person. Rather u will want to push him back. And, i think that was what i did and maybe abit worse. Very burdened about Monday how my colleagues look at me and judge me for who i am. I feel broken inside and not myself the past few days. I don't know how.. or what to do next.
Just want to thank AMadea my closest church friend for praying for me. For my heart to really forgive and to have the wisdom to amend the broken r/s at work.
This Thursday, Jean and myself will be bringing the girls out to like bond with them. I also don't know how i'll fit in. Hope work on Thursday don't drag me down.
Right now i feel very vunerable becoz of the dumb thing i did at work and becoz i really want to give my best shot for God in this service. Soo.. praying he'll work through my weaknesses... and that even though my knowledge of the bible is only so little, that i can still share sth that can stick to their hearts and carry them through throughout their lives.
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