His and Hers

We had a wonderful wedding. The flowers were on time, dry cleaner was early, jeweler gave a good deal, photographer knew what she was doing, restaurateur opened up his place for us in the day. Even the weather cooperated.

And of course we were in love.

These were Matt's vows to me :

The traveller - wandering, searching.
True love found.
Hope, dedication - a smile, a tear.
Holding you closely, accepting you as you accepted me.
I couldn't have dreamed that I could love as much as I do now.
I don't want to be the perfect husband; I want to be perfect for you.
I only want to receive your love, your admiration.
You have given me such a gift, renewing my faith in life.
Redefining what it means to love.

My love is undying, my promises only truth, strength and forgiveness.
I dedicate all I know about life, about consequence, about caring and sharing.
I dedicate myself to you Gwen, my heart, my love.
I know your wanderlust will soon subside, with me, true love, by your side.

And mine to him :

I have found my home and my love in you.
I feel in love with you on the most beautiful day of my life. The sun set over water that shimmered, and we were between an endless sky and a boundless lake.

Now, every time I see a sunset, I think of you.
Whenever you are away from me, I cherish your return.
For our life together, I love you.
You are my all.

My traveling has come to an end.

What is so beautiful about it all is that we did not corroborate on this... it just goes to show we've got our minds set on the same things.

Have my Cake

I am going cake shopping today, and the webcam is in !

I might be undertaking the making of my own cake, just as a nod to my mum because I do know a thing or two about cakes.... if i DO, a picture is in order.

Wedding musings

I have been organizing the wedding preparations, and contrary to what movies tell you , no, its not that hard. Initially, I did get a bit weepy because no one is actually around for me to ask , 'Do I look fat in this' , get my bouquet or book the restaurant, but its all just fabricated pressure. Incredible pressure to have a 'perfect wedding', no expense spared.

I know its supposed to be the most special day of your life.... but I don't think its worth it exchanging material harmony for emotional bliss; Why should I be upset on my wedding day if my dress isn't Vera Wang ? Its is confusing when everything else tells you to want glamor, when love is simple .

I am content, wings or caviar, when I am with Matt. Amongst all the oversized bouquets and dresses, fancy restaurants and limos, I keep coming back to the fact that all those things just distract everyone from the emotional union of him and me.

In the end , the most important thing is the question itself.

Of course, this doesn't mean I want a small party when I get back to Singapore. :) The more food the better.

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The View

Here is finally a picture of the view from our apartment. A few days ago I met a nice biddy who has lived here 37 years, and I can see why. We're in a wonderful neighborhood, surrounded by schools and bordering High Park.

I also want to mention I met Gerrard Kennedy. He looks like a nice bloke in person. He is the favorite Liberal candidate, maybe the prime minister if the conservatives get booed out. GK was campaigning on Monday [Thanksgiving] and we had just got home from Roncesvalles, the Polish town which we live near to, when he came knocking on the campaign trail. I would have invited him for some sausage rolls, but I save them for my mornings with coffee.

The View

Plugging In

Its been a week since we've moved into the new apartment, and the paint, fixtures, frames and furniture have finally been settled. The last room we haven't touched much is the bedroom. We can't figure out what direction it should take, since we do have some nice furniture and a tonne of decorating options.

The 42" tv has brought us both pleasure..... coming in the form of browsing the internet and endless BBC reruns. A mark of settling in , I consider, is also me finally charging up what I call The Beast [my camera]. For all its cost and hardy structure, it dies when exposed to dust and fumes.

The big news of the day ?

We're getting a kitty ! We showed up yesterday at the shelter but it was closed due to filming and I was right po-ed, but the day has come and I cannot wait to go over to find our new addition. I have wanted a pet for years, years!

In our bag, I am fully equipped with a soft towel, old socks and toys and in 30 minutes or so I will be fiddling with many kitties. I have one in mind, and I fully intend to strap a harness on my kitty, and take it for walks. I am well skeptical that it will actually happen, but the label says its possible so I will try it out.

Wish me luck. Another thing I am going to try out is giving it a bath.