thankful..

I just wanted to say, especially after hearing sad & depressing stories from Shades, I feel so thankful to Allah for everything.
There might be good days, bad days, rough days, but He knows best, and I am grateful for that.
Syukur alhamdulillah..
Let's just pray that we are strong enough to overcome the obstacles that will be given to us.
Amin..

9 months & counting..
I feel like as if I am a pregnant lady, anxiously waiting for my 'baby' in 40 weeks time..haha.
Toodles~

Quiz time..

Here's a chance to see how well you really know your husband/boyfriend/lover. Cut, paste and fill in the answers, then shoot, you know what to do. The real challenge is to send it to your husband/boyfriend/lover to see how right you really are.

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?
- any singing competition show:- American Idol/ AF/etc.. or Prison Break..

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?
- He'll eat any salad..healthy food is the way to go..

3. What's one food he doesn't like?
- Hmm.. anything greasy or unhealthy food..

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order?
- any juice..or plain water..

5. Where did he go to high school?
- oh uh..somewhere in KB..not sure the name of his school!

6. What size shoe does he wear?
- oh no! I asked this b4.. I forgot! err...a size 10-11, I think..

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?
- hmm..a variety of CDs & DVDS.. and also T-Shirts from different places around the world..

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
- any SUBWAY sandwich!!

9. What would this person eat every day if he could?
- Singgang & Budu..and again, SUBWAY sandwich!

10. What is his favorite cereal?
- hmm...cereal? the ones with raisin in it..

11. What would he never wear?
- spendex!!!haha.. anything tight fitting..

12. What is his favorite sports team?
- no favourites.. as far as I know..

13. Who did he vote for?
- Unfortunately PAS!

14. Who is his best friend?
- Madir..

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?
- hmm.. I dunno! tell me dia!

16. What is his heritage?
- darah Yemen..

17. What is his favourite colour?
- Red I reckon

18. What is his habit?
- hmmm....he tends to bit his nails sometimes.. and yes, 'busy body' looking & what to know stories of others...

19. What is he proud of?
- his ears? hehehe.. and having me in his life, kan dia? *winks*

20. Lastly, do you think he will read this?
- If I email him, he would..

Are the answers close enough? *I hope it is*
Just wanted to pass the time on a lazy weekend.
Have a good week ahead folks!

date with mr bert

Finally.. a date with my fiance!
We had dinner at our favourite spot, Subway..yumm!
"Dia, you know my mom bought bedspread for our bilik pengatin dah! sabar ajelahh.."
"Alah..my parents dah cat rumah dah.."
Haha.. we were exchanging notes, finding out that our parents are overly excited about our wedding. Quite hilarious actually.

I told him bout our video, how I've actually sorta edited some pics, and I've chosen a song for the wedding montage (which he totally agreed). He choose another song for our 'growing up' montage, so that's fair. Is interesting how we have the same wavelength in these kind of things.

On the way home, we were choosing our walk in song. We loved SO many songs, but most not suitable for the "grand entrance" walk in.
He even literally listened to the lyrics of a particular song, but I declined (cause it will remind me of my peformance duing Teacher's Day back in high school!).
But it's okay..we're still searching for the 'right' song..

It was a good outing, but it was short one cause tmrw's a working day.
I better sleep then, nitez peps..

you make me proud..

Yesterday,during Tuk's Tahlil, Mr Bert azan & qamat for Isyak prayers.
And boy, he did me proud.. (^_^)
I was thrilled when Dad mentioned to us
"I am very happy that the Maidon family (refering to himself, Mr Bert & Emer), can azan, qamat & jadi Imam. Meen, rest assured that you'll be safe in this family."
Awww..Insyallah I will Dad..
Mr Bert has also blended in with my aunts & uncles..
One statement that Nadirah made
"Mr Bert nih.. nampak aje pendiam. Tapi, muka penyakat nih.."
Hahahaa..that is SO true! Never judge a book from it's cover, kan?

Mr Bert has been extra sweet lately.
For us, unfortunately, we haven't gotten the chance to spend one to one time together.
Everytime when we meet, is either Dzhofier, my family or my relatives are around.
So, we haven't spend quality time together..except over the phone.
Oh well..I hope next week we'll get to spend more time together..

"Hati Pujuklah Perasaan
Jauhi Segala Kesangsian
Cinta Walaupun Berjauhan
Kan Ku Kenang Senyuman
Kerinduanku Masih
Kepadamu Kekasih .."

ps: A new name.."my Sweetie"..hehe

of presents..

As a token of appreciation to my parents for what they have done for the ceremony, I got them some pressies.
During merisik, I got them things from Marks & Spencer.
But this time.. kena budget sikits..(It's the thought that counts, right?)
So..I got my mom the latest CD of Siti, and my dad the latest CD of Mawi.
And for the both of them, I got them a Parent Trap VCD!
Parent Trap has always been one of our favourite movie. The last time we show it was on VCR.
They were both so excited, we watched the movie soon after dinner.
It is still as funny & entertaining..

To those who gave me pressie for my engagement, thank you so much..
I got:-
A bouquet of white roses from Mai.
A box of cupcakes from Haz.
A nice pic frame from Shades & Farah.
and...believe it..a lingerie from Kak Long! (yes, 9 months in advance!)
Thank you again everybody!

ps: I got a new project to work on. Let's call it the Plan 'B'. ;)
Oh yes.. new name, 'Pretty'! (^_^)

Hanya memuji..

"Honestly, you are the most prettiest & the most beautiful among those appeared on the site.."

*meen blushing & melting like anything!!!!!!!*

One thing you must know about Mr Bert, he RARELY give compliments to me.
Wait a minute.. I think he never did. At least not to my face.
From time to time, I will tell him "Handsome pun my dia.." or "You look good in that.."
But from him.. nothing!
Sometimes I wonder, did I dress nice enough for him? Was my make up too much/ too little? How do I look in his eyes? sigh..
Even during my engagement day, when others were saying how 'lovely' I looked (Thank you to all), some did ask "What did Mr Bert say?"
"Errr...he just smiled.."
So yes.. there you go. Meet my fiance, the one who never compliments.

But today...was really suprising!!
Definately a history in the making.. haha..
I was literally smiling from cheek to cheek... nak lompat pun ader..
When he puji, he puji kaw-kaw punye.. woohoo~

*blush*blush*blush*melt*melt*melt*
It means alot coming from him..
Thank you dia... (^_^) Hope to hear more in the future..from time to time I hope!
*meen still smiling from cheek to cheek*

9 1/2 months & counting..

ps: no offence to the other gals on the site. I think you all look pretty too! Munie's brilliant!

new link!

Greetings..and welcome to my new link!
After much consideration, I've decided to change my link upon some 'request'.
I couldn't figured out a name..so I've decided to put mine & Mr Bert's nicknames combined.
So..taa daa.. MyLuvDia! (sorry, couldn't be too creative..)

I also decided to change my page layout.
The ones I chosed always ends up to have exceeded photo bucket width-god-knows-what.
So, fine.. lets choose a simple layout.
One day, when I have the time.. I'll redo the layout again.
(Nih pun took me about 1hour plus to cut & paste.. no joke kay!)

Somehow kan.. I feel much more 'freedom' in this blog.
Cause only the 'chosen' ones know about this blog..so I feel SO free to write anything I want!
Best best..

Oh gosh, it has been a week since the ceremony.

Yesterday was our first outing as fiances..with Dzhofier in tow.

He asked me..

"Miemeen, why do you call Uncle Munir 'dia'?"

"Well..Dear is an animal.."

"Dia!! It's D-I-A!!"

Haha..sabar ajelah..

Didn't managed to snap photos yesterday, as babysitting Dzhofier was a handful.

Mr Bert was so manja with him, usap2 his botak head, playing with him..

My two boys.. adorable!

Alrighty, thats all for now.. adios!~

Ps: Munie has uploaded the pics! yeay! Visit Munie's Site here.

The 2nd step..

One of my favourite pic from Fatini's site.
Can't wait for the rest of the pics.

Anyways, now I have a quiet time to talk about the day of my engagement day.
Suprisingly, I wasn't as nervous as during the 'merisik' time.

The weekend before the 9th was rather hectic.
On Saturday, my mom & I managed to accomplish several errands.
Medicure, pedicure, decos, sirihs, flowers, etc.
On Sunday was even busier..
The tents, the pelamin, the rearranging of furniture & carpets, my relatives & some friends came over, decorate my room, rearranging the flowers.
When the pelamin was in progress, that was when the feeling sunk in.
I was like "Oh my goshhh.. am getting engaged tomorrow~!!"
I was also busy 'praticing' my 'down-the-stairs-and-to-the-pelamin' walk. hehe..
To be honest, that night, I was flat out.
Shades stayed for the night, we both slept at 12.30am.

On the actual day, I was wide awake at 6.20am.
I couldn't sit still. Took an early bath. Ironed my tudung. Walked around the house. Practice on the pelamin.
Farah msged "Don't worry meen..do some yoga!" Haha.. That cheered me up.
I even watched the Drama Melayu "Wali" on TV. Sempat lagi.
Then suddenly.. the dark clouds starting to come. And it rained.
I was a little panicky.. "Oh no..hujan!"
"Don't worry..biar hujan pagi.. petang nanti tak hujan la Insyallah.." my mom said assuredly.
I just hang on to her words.

Although I was 'up & about', but I wasn't feeling the intense of nervous-ness that I anticipated.
I was..rather "calm".
Even when I did my prayers.. I didn't cry..not as much, at least.

After helping out in the kitchen, the next thing I know, my cupcakes have arrived.
After that, time was ticking away.
My cake arrived. (Thanx Irnee) Then my make-up artist. (Thanx Munie) Then my photographer. (Thanx Tini)
I kinna lost track of time by then.

The next thing I know, I was ready. And it was almost 3pm.
Time sure flies!
The rain has stopped. Sun was up. Weather was cooling.
I think, due to my busy-ness, that was why I didn't have time to ponder & think, or to feel nervous.
Plus, I have my closest friends & cousins with me in my room to give me support.
So that felt nice..

At around 3.15pm, the rombongan lelaki has arrived.
I sitted at the tv area, trying to listen to the 'discussion' downstairs.
But I know my mind wasn't there.
At that time..I felt it. Dup dap dup dap dup dap...
Shades held my hand. I think she was more nervous than I was!

My ladies brought down the hantrans downstairs. I wish there was a video downstairs so that I can see the live telecast.
After getting signal from Kak Long.. I took the long walk down.

All eyes were on me.
All I could do is..smile..and pray that I won't trip over.
I quietly walked to the pelamin, and sat there.

At that time, I could see Mr Bert coming in.
The men were saying "Inilah kumbangnya!"
He looks so handsome.. *melts*

Okay, back to me.
His mom sat next to me, looked at me and asked
" Betul ke nih Helena Ezmeen?"
Haha.. sempat make a joke at times like this!
She took the ring, she took my hand..
and with sekali lafaz "Bismillahirahmanirahim...", she place the ring on my finger.
And with that,
I am officially booked! (^_^)

When I salam her, she whispered to my ears
"Semua dah okay, kan?"
I just nodded, smiling happily.
Syukur Alhamdulillah..

After the doa, Mr Bert came sat next to me for photo sessions.
"Kena jauh2 skits ye.."
We were so matched up.. in purple.
During the photo sessions, he was quite cheeky.
I can tell, he was happy..and relief too.

There was one part, Boboy wanted to take a photo of us looking at each other.
I looked at Mr Bert, and he looked at me for 2 seconds, and his eyes were wandering away.
"Dia, I am here okay!"
He was so malu to look into my eyes..hehe.. so chomel..

Everything was fast pace after that.
At about 5pm, only a handful of people were still around.
I didn't get to see some of the relatives, as they were all sitted outside, and I was busy taking photos inside.
I didn't get to 'hang out' with my friends, as I was busy layan-ing the guests.
But, everything ended well... again, Alhamdulillah.

Some things I wish I have done during the ceremony.
1) I forgot to wear my perfume! Everything was so rushed, it totally slipped off my mind! Lucky thing the bunga rampai & bunga melur was 'wangi' enough.
2) I wish I had gone outside & just hang around with some guest, especially my relatives from kampung.
3) I wish I had taken more single shots with the ring. Now I don't remember whether I took any or not.. hmm..
4) I forgot to bring the bowl of petals for group pic taking.. Must NOT forget for wedding day!
5) I wish I was able to send my future in-laws to their cars when they were leaving. They left without saying goodbye, cause I was busy taking photos!
6) I wish I had a group photo with my aunties & uncles.. only 1 or 2 approach, the others left soon after makan.
7) I wish I had a gambar lompat..haha..wedding time mesti! kena ader zaf!

But regardless, the ceremony went well & smoothly.
I am thankful for everything.

Thank you to my beloved parents, especially my mom, who has organized this beautiful ceremony. Love you ma!
Thank you to my future in-laws for being accomodating to everything. I wish I can spend more time with you both.
Thank you to my maid of honor, Shades, for lighting up the candles, arranging the hantarans (who carries what downstairs), for being there through thick & thin! You're da best babe!!
Thank you to all cousins & friends for your support, your gifts (hehe), your wishes and your presense. I truly appreciate it.

and lastly..to my FIANCE..my Mr Bert.. Thank you my dia, for without you, this whole thing wouldn't have happen. I look forward to our future together. (^_^)

my love

Isn't this baby so adorable? *geramm*

Anyways, my dad asked me a ques the other day.

"So, how do you feel now being engaged. Any different?"

It took me a few minutes to answer him back.

"Erm, to be honest. It feels the same. Except that I can proudly tell people that I have someone officially."

Then, I started to think again.

Hmm, there are changes.. minor ones.

Mr Bert has proudly introduce me as his fiance, which felt good.

And.. I got a new name.. *yeay* (Finally!)

Maybe I should re-write this entry few months down the road.

By then, there will definately be more changes in the relationship, right dia?

officially engaged!

Meet my 'cheeky' fiance..

I am officially engaged!
Everything went well.. alhamdulillah..
Such a tiring but wonderful day. I shall sleep in peace.. (^_^)
9 months, 22 days..& counting..

one day to go..

I received my very first engagement pressie...



..and it came all the way from Aussie!
Thanx Mai!! You're the best! Wish you were here!!

Oh gosh..in about 24 hours from now, my ceremony will commerce.
There's still so much to do:- Sirih, pelamin, tents, re-arranging of the furnitures, flowers,etc.
I am feeling anxious, nervous, excited..
Hope I'll sleep well tonight.
Wish me luck! ;)

I will be..

There's nothing I could say to you
Nothing I could ever do to make you see
What you mean to me
All the pain, the tears I cried
Still you never said goodbye
And now I know how far you'd go

I know I let you down
But it's not like that now
This time I'll never let you go

I will be all that you want
And get myself together
'coz you keep me from falling apart
All my life
I'll be with you forever
To get you through the day
And make everything okay..

snatch!

"Always look at the bright side of life.."
"There's always reasons for things to happend."
"God knows what's best.. "
"It's part of life's obstacle.. to make you stronger.."
"Life must go on.. "

I had one of the roughest week.
For several days, I never fail to perform the "waterworks".
I felt like it was a continuous battle, one after another.
All I could do is to pray that everything will be alright.

The highlight was last Saturday, where my bag was being snatched at the shoe shop.
It happend within a split second.
I undergo a rather traumatic experience, feeling so lost and ablur.
I thank God that my mom was with me, taking 'charge'.
At the moment, I was so shocked, that I didn't know what to do..
I felt like a huge rock has been thrown inside of me, and I was at rock bottom.

At the shop, we saw the CCTV.
The owner rewind to the exact moment in minutes & seconds when it all happend.
The whole incident was like a little video, playing over & over in my head.
How my bag slipped from my shoulder, down onto the floor, and how he quickly grabbed my bag and walked away..
That boy in orange shirt..I will never forgive you.
Not only you stole my birthday gift handbag, my wallet which had my IC, my credit card, my Atm card, pictures, etc. my handphone, my car keys, my eye drops, & such.. You have stolen my dignity.
But I know, God is great.. What goes around will come around. Kalau tak di dunia, di akhirat kelak.

My dad & bro came to the rescue, bringing the spare key & we headed to the nearest police station.
I am so thankful that my family, Mr Bert & his family comforted and assured me about the mishap.
They're right.. at least I am not hurt, or injured.
Infact, I gain much more.. I got their love & support, which mattered most.

And today, I took 'Emergency leave' to do the important things. And, I find out, ader hikmah disebalik the incident.
1) Making my new replacement IC: I got a new photo.. and I looked better!
2) My driving licience: It was time to renew & to change address..
3) My ATM card: Now all cards are a debit card, so I had to pay RM 12 anyways to renew it.
4) My new phone: although it is the exact same phone at a cheaper price, but it is brand new. And I got spare charger, which may be useful.

So, it wasn't too bad afterall. Now I need to find a new wallet.. hmm..
I am glad the 'horrible' week is over, and now I can look forward for this coming week.

Updates:-
1) Baju dah ambik! Now need to decide which 'tudung wrapping' suits best.
2) Mr Bert's hantarans pun dah ambik! However, some modification needs to be made.
3) The ring is ready! and it's M&M! *yeay* Will pick it up tommorow and pass it to Mr Bert.

Tmrw's outing will be our last outing as FTBs!
Next week..dapat gelaran baru! tee hee..