HAPPY 2008!!

Bear bear says HELLO =)

AWWWWwwwwwww... bear bear so cute! muacksss!

Wow.. it's been a real long time....

yes.. it's been a lonnnnggg time since i touch my pen here and write again..

life was too busy and hectic and no time to update.. sorry..

he is away already.. but we'll be strong... through His blessings and love.. =)

I wanna take this opportunity to thank God for this angelic darling.. who adds beautiful colours and happiness to my life..

He will always be there for us and let's take this journey together with Him.. Thank you for working so hard for our beautiful future...

so here's some of my general updates..

1) school starting so very soon in 7th of Jan 2008.. SIANS is the only word.. but got to face reality.. but i guess it will be fun too .. =) Feb will be practicum and soon will grad in June..
2) i am baptised by the Holy Spirit! my new name... "Nediva".. it means noble.. haha.. i wanna be more noble..

this 2008, a very challenging year ahead.. and many things to come by..

but i always think of this phrase and feel much better...

"I can do all things through HIM who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13

i got this sweet quote from Christel's webby... which i think sounds very true...

" Missing someone is a part of loving them,

if you never apart,

then you'll never know

how strong your love really is..."

Happy New Year , dear friends.. =)

I thank God for you all, my new *Ecumenicals* and all my old-time favourite friends...

thanks for all the love and care, thanks for being so sweet and being always here for me.. =)

I truly cherish our friendships!!

Wishing you all a magnificent year ahead with peace, joy and love!!

May GOD bless u with His grace and mercy.. =)

blessings, Jasmine Nediva =)

hi peepsssssss...

here i am to share my South Africa trip photographs... (FOC wor!)

http://jasjastravel-southafrica.blogspot.com/


enjoy!!!

photo captions will be up soon..
and comments are most welcomed! (i love to see comments)

Cape town is really very beautiful... with rock mountains.. spectacular sea and waves.. really very nice scenary! =)
It's city is cleaner than Singapore.. (to me) Public transport ain't that accessible.. but who cares.. when cars are so cheap!
Went to Cape point (Cape of Good Hope) to see the sharp point where Altantic ocean and Indian ocean meets... (the reason why we travel 10 hrs to South Africa)

Johannesburg's city is not that nice relatively.. but we had fun at the nature reserve... the game drives are an unforgetable experience we ever had.. seeing wild uncaged animals upclose and personal...hee... rather dangerous having wild lions and elephants right in front of u though... but phew.. we survived it and took many pictures.. =p

Sun city is not bad too.. a huge theme park.. (seems like the safest area of South Africa) having many casinos and many activities for you to relax and enjoy!

to sum up.. South Africa is a MUST go place.. book your tickets now!

(any travel agency wanna pay me?!?)

*winkwink*

i will be going off to South Africa tonight!

YAYYYY~~~!

byebye..

see u again in 10 days time..

~huggies~

DID I MARRY THE RIGHT PERSON?

During one of our seminars, a woman asked a common question. She said,"How do I know if I married the right person?"

I noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so I said, "It depends. Is that your husband?" In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?"

Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing on your mind. Here's the answer.

EVERY relationship has a cycle. In the beginning, you fell in love with your spouse. You anticipated their call, wanted their touch, and liked their idiosyncrasies.

Falling in love with your spouse wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience.

You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" in love...Because it's happening TO YOU.

People in love sometimes say, "I was swept of my feet." Think about the imagery of that expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something came along and happened TO YOU.

Falling in love is easy. It's a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few years of marriage, the euphoria of love fades. It's the natural cycle of EVERY relationship. Slowly but surely, phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute, drive you nuts.

The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship, but if you think about your marriage, you will notice a dramatic difference between the initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry subsequent stage.

At this point, you and/or your spouse might start asking, "Did I marry the right person?" And as you and your spouse reflect on the euphoria of the love you once had, you may begin to desire that experience with someone else. This is when marriages breakdown. People blame their spouse for their unhappiness and look outside their marriage for fulfillment.

Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes. Infidelity is the most obvious. But sometimes people turn to work, church, a hobby, a friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances. But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your marriage.

It lies within it. I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else. You could. And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a few years later. Because (listen carefully to this):

THE KEY TO SUCCEEDING IN MARRIAGE IS NOT FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON; IT'S LEARNING TO LOVE THE PERSON YOU FOUND.

SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. It'll NEVER just happen to you. You can't "find" LASTING love. You have to "make" it day in and day out. That's why we have the expression "the labor of love."

Because it takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it takes WISDOM. You have to know WHAT TO DO to make your marriage work.

Make no mistake about it. Love is NOT a mystery. There are specific things you can do (with or without your spouse) to succeed with your marriage.

Just as there are physical laws of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships. Just as the right diet and exercise program makes you physically stronger, certain habits in your relationship WILL make your marriage stronger. It's a direct cause and effect. If you know and apply the laws, the results are predictable... you can "make" love.

Love in marriage is indeed a "decision"... Not just a feeling.

10D Classic South Africa

Itinerary

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - CAPE TOWN

Assemble at Singapore Changi International Airport for your flight to Cape Town via Johannesburg.
( meals on board )

DAY 2: CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR / OSTRICH RANCH / TABLE MOUNTAIN

Cape Town is the oldest city and the political capital of South Africa. A city of majestic splendor and stunning contrasts, cradled by the imposing Table Mountain. Upon arrival, proceed for a tour of this beautiful city. Then, proceed to the West Coast Ostrich Ranch. At the ranch, you will have the chance to learn about the development of ostrich breeding in South Africa. Don’t miss the photo opportunity to sit on one of the ostriches. Enjoy your ostrich lunch! After lunch, take a cable car ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting). On a clear day, the spectacular views from the summit (1086m above sea level) stretch across the mountainous spine of the Cape Peninsula and beyond Table Bay and Robben Island.
( lunch, dinner )

DAY 3: CAPE TOWN - STELLENBOSCH WINELANDS / CHEETAH RANCH - V&A WATERFRONT

Synonymous with high quality table wines, the Stellenbosch Wine Route was the first to be established in South Africa. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in the country, and one of South Africa’s most attractive and best preserved. At the Cheetah Ranch, you will have a chance to view cheetahs up close. You may even be lucky enough to cuddle a cheetah cub! Thereafter, enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a winery. Then, proceed back to Cape Town and spend the rest of the day at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, one of Cape Town’s biggest tourist attractions
( breakfast, lunch, dinner )

DAY 4: CAPE PENINSULA / SEAL ISLAND CRUISE / PENGUIN COLONY

After breakfast, depart on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Travel via Sea Point, a popular seaside resort and the most densely populated residential area in the peninsula, stopping at Camps Bay to view the Twelve Apostles. At Hout Bay, take a boat trip (weather permitting) out to Duiker Island (Seal Island) and witness the thousands of Cape fur seals, cormorants and seagulls that congregate on the island (especially in summer). Drive through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and on to Cape Point, which lies virtually at the tip of Africa (only Cape Agulhas lies farther to the South). Enjoy a sumptuous lobster lunch! After lunch, proceed to witness the large colony of penguins at boulder’s beach.
( breakfast, lunch )

DAY 5: JOHANNESBURG - GOLD REEF CITY - SUN CITY RESORT

Today, depart Cape Town by domestic flight to Johannesburg. Johannesburg is the most important commercial and financial city in South Africa. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, transfer to Gold Reef City. Founded in 1886, the highlights of our visit include a trip down the gold mine, 222 metres deep, pouring of a gold bar and African Tribal Dancing. After which, proceed to the world famous holiday resort in South Africa - Sun City and Lost City.
( breakfast, lunch )

DAY 6: SUN CITY / LOST CITY / EXTRAVAGANZA SHOW

After breakfast, spend the day at leisure at Sun City. With its palm trees and a man-made sea complete with waves and beaches, the resort springs from the arid surroundings like a lush oasis. Spend the day at leisure exploring the two extraordinary resorts, each offering exciting entertainment for the whole family. Play a game of golf at the renowned Lost City Golf Course, the only one in the world with a water hazard inhabited by live crocodiles! Swim in the exciting water theme park, walk the Lost City Trail and more. In the evening, sit back and relax and enjoy a night of cabaret. Later, try your luck at the world-class casino.
( breakfast )

DAY 7: SUN CITY - GAME RESERVE / GAME DRIVE

After breakfast, head for the game reserve. Travel in open-top bush vehicles for the experience of a lifetime and look for the large variety of game including the “Big Five” (elephant, leopard, lion, rhino and buffalo), as well as cheetah, hippo, giraffe, antelope.
( breakfast, lunch, dinner )

DAY 8: GAME RESERVE - PRETORIA - JOHANNESBURG / FLEA MARKET / CARNIVORE RESTAURANT

Early morning, we depart on another game drive. Return for breakfast before heading for Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. Our Pretoria city tour includes the Union Buildings - official seat of the government, The Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House Museum, and also Church Square. Then proceed to Johannesburg for our visit to a flea market for a taste of some local shopping. Tonight, enjoy a specially prepared dinner of a variety of game meat.
( breakfast, lunch, dinner )

DAY 9: JOHANNESBURG - SINGAPORE

Today, bid farewell to South Africa as we transfer to the airport for our flight back to Singapore.( breakfast )

DAY 10: ARRIVE SINGAPORE

Arrive Singapore with sweet memories of a wonderful holiday with DYNASTY TRAVEL.





my upcoming trip to South Africa on 14th December... i cant waittttttt.. ! haha
hmm... seems fun? but i tell u.. it is soooo ex.. we are spending a total of about $8000-$9000 for 2pax for this entire trip.. which only lasts for 10 days.. heartache.. for the hard earned money... but i am very sure it is gonna be so fun, exciting and exotic! =) will update our pictures here later and share more on our romantic yet adventurous trip....

STUDIO SHOOT...........


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This is a precious gift from my love.. Thank you darling for this beautiful gift.. =)

These pictures are some sneaks of my shoot.. MONALISA is the studio palace..
they requested me to be their Sample in their shop and in return I had some freebies... they made a TV Flash Advertisement of my pictures.. do let me know if you wanna have a look at the flash or the album.. =)

I wanna thank the photographer Sven, Make up artist Apple, the designer and of cos not forgetting dear Kelly! Thanks all for the beautiful piece of art!

I would really recommend people to go there to take personal folio or wedding folio.. it is quite pricey but their designs and artwork of the album are really exclusive... not able to find at those normal studios.. pay alittle more for higher quality.. worth it right?

SORRY!!!!

for not posting anything for soooooooo long..
cos i am really busy.. busy happily with my life and love.. =)

life is ever so interesting and i'm looking forward to our upcoming trip in dec/jan!

Thank you darling for all the good times.. I love you!

=)

MY ~~Pictures of LOVE~~!


I have to introduce this!! this is what i got for my 1 yr anniversary.. it was a surprise for me too!!
A great big Surprise!! THank you baby! =)




HMMmmm....

Description: It is an A1 size poster (length = a bolster's length and width = a pillow's length) framed up. it is made up of many many pics from different occasions we took over the magical year that has jus past... it has been such a lovely time and it seems like i am in heaven at times.. haha.. ;)
Pictures are taken from every folder that we have.. each folder consists of pics we took on different days...

EFFORTS & PROCEDURES: Darling used photoshop and put all the pictures together.. placed them nicely.. rearranging thousand times so that the colours side to side matches.. resizing every pic so that it fits into the right position.. changing some background colours so that it is perfect... printing it out on draft to see whether it is nice on paper... looking over spore for printers to print an A1 size photo... and looking everywhere to frame this beauty up..

awwwww.. so much effort and time spent... i Really appreciate it, love.. TQ!!!
MuackMuackkkssss!!!!

STitCheS of LOVE!!!!


May 2005: i got this blueprint from friend.. and decided to stitch it secretly for my baby... since it was approaching our 1 yr anniversary... wanna give it to him as a surprise present...




Started off VERY slow.... due to my current Full Time job, plentiful of tuitions.. and of cos time spent with darling.. at his place or mine.. actually i didnt really have time to do it.. cos not at home most days of the months.. BUT i am persistent on keeping it a secret..
so whenever i am at home.. i will rush and burn the midnight oil... haha.. got many times do until i fall asleep with lights on.. and the cloth on my stomach.. needle between my fingers still... haha.....




YEAH! can see the progress.. was happy to see more colours... i was thinking it looked rather dull at first... :p



TATA!!!
Finished! with outline.. now looks better ya.. but i tell u.. real life even nicer.. right, DAR??
I find it so sweet and loving... haha...




and finally........



FRAMED!! My Masterpiece....




OCT 2005:
My darling love it..! took a pic of him with it.. but he dun allow me to publish it here.. haha.. cos he was in a "home" state... haha.. he should love it though.. cos i reli time lots of effort on it.. its not cheap too! and i poke my fingers with that BLoody needle a few times too ah!! haha....


Sorry for the delay in posts......... haha.. too busy..!

Our FIRST year of LOVE!!!


Firstly.... i wanna thank my beloved for this very special day.... I am really very fortunate... to have met him in my life.. this is definitely a turning point in my life.. and he has made a big difference in my life, how i view my perspectives of life..etc etc... he is such a dearie.. really...

Thank you loveydovey.. you know how much you mean to me..


Wow! I love SUNFLOWERS!!!! can see the '1', darling pasted it on the flower... This was part of my surprise...

We went to Heerens to take Lovegety...

Muack! Love ya...

Then we went to Taka... to walk walk....

smile... =)







hehe....



ok... this may look stupid to u.... but actually quite artistic k... hahahaha...



smug smiles... hehe



part of darling's gift is the mini pouch! nice?

Then, we went to have dinner! @ Tavern... at mohd sultan area, Rivervalley... those who always go chiong should know...
It was a lovely fine dining place... The atmosphere was quiet and romantic... the waiters are very attentive and the food was great... and of cos price was high too..

this is the layout of the tables in the restaurant.. and the lighting is this dim.... but romantic ah...



this is dar's mushroom soup.. it has big mushrooms in it.. and the soup was very thick... yum yum...


darling is enjoying it! and starting to feel satisfied and drowsy.. look at his eyes...



this is mine... seafood soup... if i didnt remember wrongly... not nice de.. the mushroom soup was really much better...



Herring Fish.. this is actually an appetizer... but i made it my main dish.. the fish is cold.. like raw... but i think it's not totally raw though... taste salted.... abit like smoked salmon.. but the raw taste was much more..... Not so fantastic...

BUT

This Ribeye steak is perfect! absolutely perfect... This plate costs about $40...

The process of ordering: The waiter brought the whole slab of cow on a table... haha.. and a weighing scale... its $16 per 100g.. He cut a BIG, THICK piece of cow and weigh... 250g... says 'Sir, is this Enough?', replied 'Yes, Thank you..' so its $40..

i dun eat beef actually.. cos dun like the smell.. and I HATE THE TASTE of beef... but dar coerced me to try this.. as it has really fasinated him... and surprisingly.. i think it taste heavenly.. haha...


see the red meat? slurp slurp..



look at this guy... hahaha... licking cow...



Another view of Tavern



After our fulfilling dinner... the waiter was so helpful to take pictures for us.. even outside the restaurant... but we did pay service charges.. :p

Since it was still early... We took a walk to Clarke quay... saw some ang mohs.. took the bungee ride.... haha.. scary... i will NEVER take it...


COol Man... hahahaha... my darling is soOoOo damn Bloody cute!!!!!!!!!



What a sweet card from dearie~~ I Love you too baby!



this is the card that i gave darling.... nice? this is to match the cross stitch that i made for him.. which was his surprise gift... pics will be up very soon..

YEAH.... and that's our special day.... I had a great day.. am really very elated and ecstatic.. =)

Thank you all for continuous support.. muackzzzzz~~!