The day started off just perfect. It was a lazy Sunday morning, baby woke and then went back to sleep. I took the opportunity to sleep in as well until he had enough sleep and woke me up with his whining.
And then Ray made me a simple but satisfying 'breakfast in room' (when there's a baby around, there's no more breakfast in bed!). After that I took a long luxurious shower and was getting ready to head out. I was excited about today because my colleague was taking me to see her designer. I've got lots of satin fabric sitting around for about two years and I'm happy to have finally found someone to design something for me. I also wanted to alter my wedding gown. Though I feel a bit sad to have it cut and redesigned into a shorter dress, I thought it's better that way rather than not being able to wear it anywhere at all forever.
And then Ray made me a simple but satisfying 'breakfast in room' (when there's a baby around, there's no more breakfast in bed!). After that I took a long luxurious shower and was getting ready to head out. I was excited about today because my colleague was taking me to see her designer. I've got lots of satin fabric sitting around for about two years and I'm happy to have finally found someone to design something for me. I also wanted to alter my wedding gown. Though I feel a bit sad to have it cut and redesigned into a shorter dress, I thought it's better that way rather than not being able to wear it anywhere at all forever.
Fond memories: Me doing a gown fitting session back then.
Anyway, it was time to get going to the designer's and I was quite glad to be behind the wheels. (I've been driven to work since my 7th month into pregnancy till now! :P ) My car was parked outside the house because we just had the gardener come in the morning to trim the grass. When I got into the car, I realised that the fuel level was dangerously low. So my first stop was to the petrol kiosk.
When I got to the petrol kiosk, I discovered, to my horror, a huge garbage bag stuffed with freshly cut grass was stuck to the back of my car! Imagine how hilarious it was for the petrol attendants!! Even the cashier inside the convenience store was laughing. Of course I too, was in stitches. Can you imagine driving with that black garbage bag dragging along the road? I felt like a total disastrous female driver and somewhat a dumb blonde too. One of the attendant was quite kind, I think he was surpressing his laughter and helped me get rid of the garbage. I've caused quite a mess, because the bag had ripped open a little and some grass had fallen out. I didn't know what to do but laugh and then pretend I was cool about it. This has got to be the most embarrassing event for the year.
Anyway, the story was quickly forgotten when I reached the designer's. I brought along some designs I've picked out and one look at them, she said "somehow they don't catch my eye" and she said while they're very classic designs, she felt they would make me look mature. She's very diplomatic, isn't she? So instead of going with what I had, she designed some for me. But I kept modifying here and there because they were rather daring and sexy. In the end I agreed to a piece of simple and feminine dress which she thought would be great for a morning/day function and a rich red baby doll as evening wear. She would restyle my wedding gown too into a shorter dress and offered to use the remaining fabric to make a bustier. I declined it because I can't imagine where I'm gonna wear a bustier to. Wedding invites are coming to and end as most friends have gotten married. So the only functions I could look forward to would be baby-related parties and my company's annual dinners. Not very happening for a bustier right?
Oh I took a look at some of the designer's work for her customers as well as for herself. She made a few for some brides-to-be, a singer and her own function dresses. She loves chiffon so most of them were made in luxurious chiffon. They are so gorgeous that I was so tempted to make chiffon dresses too! But then again I still have the issue of not knowing where to wear those beautiful gowns to. It does them no justice being kept in the wardrobe.
That was the highlight of my day actually. When I got home, for some reason, I was so tired out (from all that excitement and adrenalin rush at the designer's?) that I slept the afternoon away. Thank goodness baby slept too otherwise I wouldn't have been able to nap.
When we woke up, it was time to head out for dinner. We headed to Mid Valley because both Ray and baby haven't stepped into The Gardens. I haven't been there in a very long time too. It's a nicer place to navigate the baby pram about because it's rather quiet compared to other malls. But when we hit Mid Valley itself, it's a different story all together.
To end my Sunday, Ray and I are seated in front of our computers, half watching some street magician doing funny tricks and sipping strawberry tea. Ray's actually working while I'm just blogging away...it's been a great day, despite the embarrassing episode. I look forward to more days of simple pleasures like these.
When I got to the petrol kiosk, I discovered, to my horror, a huge garbage bag stuffed with freshly cut grass was stuck to the back of my car! Imagine how hilarious it was for the petrol attendants!! Even the cashier inside the convenience store was laughing. Of course I too, was in stitches. Can you imagine driving with that black garbage bag dragging along the road? I felt like a total disastrous female driver and somewhat a dumb blonde too. One of the attendant was quite kind, I think he was surpressing his laughter and helped me get rid of the garbage. I've caused quite a mess, because the bag had ripped open a little and some grass had fallen out. I didn't know what to do but laugh and then pretend I was cool about it. This has got to be the most embarrassing event for the year.
Anyway, the story was quickly forgotten when I reached the designer's. I brought along some designs I've picked out and one look at them, she said "somehow they don't catch my eye" and she said while they're very classic designs, she felt they would make me look mature. She's very diplomatic, isn't she? So instead of going with what I had, she designed some for me. But I kept modifying here and there because they were rather daring and sexy. In the end I agreed to a piece of simple and feminine dress which she thought would be great for a morning/day function and a rich red baby doll as evening wear. She would restyle my wedding gown too into a shorter dress and offered to use the remaining fabric to make a bustier. I declined it because I can't imagine where I'm gonna wear a bustier to. Wedding invites are coming to and end as most friends have gotten married. So the only functions I could look forward to would be baby-related parties and my company's annual dinners. Not very happening for a bustier right?
Oh I took a look at some of the designer's work for her customers as well as for herself. She made a few for some brides-to-be, a singer and her own function dresses. She loves chiffon so most of them were made in luxurious chiffon. They are so gorgeous that I was so tempted to make chiffon dresses too! But then again I still have the issue of not knowing where to wear those beautiful gowns to. It does them no justice being kept in the wardrobe.
That was the highlight of my day actually. When I got home, for some reason, I was so tired out (from all that excitement and adrenalin rush at the designer's?) that I slept the afternoon away. Thank goodness baby slept too otherwise I wouldn't have been able to nap.
When we woke up, it was time to head out for dinner. We headed to Mid Valley because both Ray and baby haven't stepped into The Gardens. I haven't been there in a very long time too. It's a nicer place to navigate the baby pram about because it's rather quiet compared to other malls. But when we hit Mid Valley itself, it's a different story all together.
To end my Sunday, Ray and I are seated in front of our computers, half watching some street magician doing funny tricks and sipping strawberry tea. Ray's actually working while I'm just blogging away...it's been a great day, despite the embarrassing episode. I look forward to more days of simple pleasures like these.
2 comments:
An eventful day.. :)
yes, definitely eventful and happy :)
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