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"When was the last time you were at a wedding that had a death defying hike, rogue waves, a luau, ultimate fighting, a presidential candidate and a budding bromance?" asks Papi Chulo. For most of us, the answer is never, but luckily, Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch took the time to Vox all the amazing moments during their unforgettable Hawaiian wedding on 08.08.08 so we could all take part in the festivities.
The story began last February, when Papi Chulo popped the question and Secret Agent Scotch said yes! Since then, they've kept us in the loop about all the details, from the bride's veil to the wedding song to the final To-Do List. And throughout it all, they inspired us with their love for each other. (I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any better than knowing your future husband thinks you are The Perfect Girl.)
It's an amazing love story and we are thrilled they shared it with us. Watch the video of the ceremony and please join us in wishing Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch the fairytale ending they deserve.
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Congratulations again to Secret Agent Scotch and Papi Chulo! Enjoy the Honeymoon!
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-daisy
Somehow I dunno why but I'm like beginning to feel down again... I am so so afraid that I will sink into depression again after managing to pull myself out from it almost a year back.
Its like so scary you know... Especially not knowing that you have been hurting your love ones around you. The scariest part is that you finding it out so much later that you were having depression without you yourself knowing it. That was what caused me to attempt suicide which was non successful but torturing instead! Shall not talk more bout it den.
Work
In fact for work. I am really happy that my new superiors which came in in march 2008 gave me many chances to show my potential skills or talents you call it. I was given a couple of roles in fact. Things like Physical Evidence, Service Quality, Sim Sales. I really should thank them for everything. Somehow in work, there are ppl who gave me negative remarks bout them but it all depends I wanna listen to them or not.
I have also learn to be more positive as well, to look more on the brighter side. Eg; CUSTOMERS: Somehow you will meet good ones and bad ones. Eg; Good Ones: You thank god that they are in your life! Bad Ones: I just feel like telling them to shut up and get lost! (Haha, how I wish I can do that!)
Sidetrack: 5 years in service line have taught me to be more patient towards others but i dunno why sometimes I just can't do it with my family. I feel so guilty at times that I actually lose my temper easily at them. But thank god that I actually changed, comparing myself now with last time I am slightly better, I wouldn't say im perfect, well, nobody's perfect! (So I wish to be nobody! Haha)
I just got my appraisal done, my manager said that she is very appreciative in the work I have done and have seen great improvement compared to what I was before when the older management was still around. She mentioned that im someone with good initiative and show great enthusiasm in my work. I'm also appreciative for the compliments she has given me. However, when she mentioned that I should talk better with my peers, somehow I feel alright with everyone in the shop unless there is a back stabber somewhere hiding around. Well, life's such ya? As for my mood n service level, nobody's 100%, there are days which I am temperamental which i dun deny. Of course I would love to serve every customer appropriately. As for my health, in fact I hate to get sick, bcoz when I do, seems like everything comes out together and I gotta spend at least few hundreds to ease my illness. No doubt I will work towards my mistakes and correct them but somehow sometimes there are bound to have hiccups. I will strive for the best!
Now here comes the dis heartening news, just as I thought I wanna focus so much in improving myself more and wanna rise to the next level, I heard I got transferred... Its heartbreaking for sure. Competition is so much more over there. I dunno if I can handle it. On a negative side of thinking, I was like? You jus said im gd n now u dun 1 me anymore? what am i to you guys? why me? I just feel sad... Damn! On a positive side, going to a smaller place I will have the opportunity to learn more stuff, though stress level should be much more but I will learn more... You know, so much of mixed feelings, so much of confusion. I feel like im just a dwelling spirit, wandering to go to heaven or hell. Stuck in the middle...
Well, lets see how things go by then... If I'm alright there I will stay, if not perhaps just goodbye then...
Family
Juggling between family and work have never been easy... The amount of time spend at work is so much more then at home. So during my off days I would rather spend my time at home with my kids so much that sometimes I dun have time for myself either. Bcoz ultimately I have neglected Celestine so much in the past, so i dun wanna repeat such history again. I wouldn't want it to happen to Xaria either. I have always felt so guilty even till now. I have never tot of myself as a good mum and I dunno if I am one now. Someone enlighten me? I love my kids so much. I am so happy that despite anything, they are always there for me. And I owe my life to them. Without them , life wouldn't be so wonderful.
Love
Sometimes I just feel so useless bcoz its like I have no words of encouragement from anyone. I can be a good counselor towards my friends but never towards myself. Nowadays I always try to self-motivate myself, out of 100%, it works like 80%, the 20% has to come from my love ones which I dun get it from. I dun expect anyone to do it everyday, sometimes a kind compliment its enough to make me happy, or at least when im down, don't rub salt to the wound. It hurts, sometimes it just hurts so badly till I dun even know how to show it.
Thats why im afraid that if i start keeping everything to myself again, thats where at the beginning of my depression starts. I am writing here hoping to keep myself on-going.
Marriage
There is a problem between us on going. Just that I think the both of us just choose to brush it aside instead. I will just have to try harder each time. Just as I thought everything was wonderful, perhaps it was just a wishful part of my thinking. I was so looking forward to go to Aussie but seems like everything was just said for the sake of saying... I know SEX is the part that goes wrong. But does he understand that sometimes I dun feel loved, thats why i dun give it or even if I do, its just like having to do it for the sake of doing. I would say woman are just different creatures, hard to understand perhaps... I dun wanna talk much about it for I will never receive any positive remarks, nowadays I just choose to lose the battle even though I know I will win sometimes. I use to be so dominant in the past, well sometimes I still do, but its sometimes.... Perhaps I have really matured, old already... Fight so much for what? I get nothing out of it. No point to do that as well... Bcoz ultimately I might be the one who get hurt at the end of it.... I'm tired... I just wanna live in harmony and peace, thats all I ask for...
Thank you for all you have done for me, i truly appreciate it and no words can describe how much I feel for you and how much I should thank you again for pulling me up from hell... Life for me in the past was hell but you pulled me up and somehow sometimes I can't help it but just to think that nowadays you are like pushing me into it at times
Well, I am tired, hopefully the next time I will so much feel to blog again... And hopefully the next time I blog would be as inspirational as I use to be in my friendster's blog.
Let bygones be bygones... Tomorrow will be better and brighter day... *wink*
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Had A Random Survey Done... You can get it at this link, http://www.bzoink.com/S62794/The_Best_Of_Me.html
I was bored and dunno what to do. That explains why...
The Best Of Me
.:Basics:.
Your Name: Michelle
Nickname(s): Mich
Were You Named After Anything: Nope, just the short form of my name.
If you were of the opposite sex, what was your name going to be: Zyan
Birthday: 16 December 1982
Age: 25+
Gender: Female, duh?!
Location: Singgapore
Eye Color: Brown
Hairr Color: Dark Brown orginally, but i dyed it
Height: 1.67m?
Piercings: One on each side of my ears.
Tattoos: 2
Righty or Lefty: Born left handed but was trained to use my right hand since young.
Siblings:: None, though I hope to have one!
Pets:: Rabbit and fishes.
.:Favorites:.
Color: White, its stands for purity
Restaurant: Chinese restaurants, once awhile pasta
Band: Maroon 5.
Song: Currently bleeding love?
Store: Cotton On and any where that has a bargain!
Genre: You mean style?
Vacation Spot: Thailand! Aussie!
Animal: Rabbits...
Month: December
Holiday: Chinese New Year, thats when I really get a break!
Food: Banana Nut Crunch with milk!
Drink: Distilled water and milk!
.:This or That:.
Black or White: White
Coffee or Cappuccino: None, I hate coffee!
Lake or River: Lake
Pool or Beach: Beach
Hotdog or Hamburger: Hamburger
Vanilla or Chocolate: Vanilla
Orange or Apple: Apple
.:What Do You Use:.
Shampoo: Loreal
Bodywash: Neutrogena, Body Shop
Perfume/Cologne: Lavin, Ralph Lauren
Conditioner: Loreal
Razor: I dun shave, i use the tweezer!
Lotion: Jergens or Nivea
Toothpaste: Colgate
Hair Product: Redken
.:At This Very Moment:.
What are you wearing: White Singlet and Boxers
What are you listening to: Nothing at the moment.
Who are you talking to:My hubby.
Describe your mood: Disappointed with my appriasal
What else are you doing: Shopping online!
What do you see out your window: Opposite block of flats. Boring!
What time is it: 2.38am
What do you wish you were doing: Sleeping
.:The Group of Friends... which of you (including you) are...:.
Most Trustworthy: May, Nicole
Funniest: Randy
Best Listener: Wendy
Ditziest: Myself I think
Most serious: Lynn
Shyest: Aaron
Boy/Girl Crazy: Can't think of any
Loudest: My hubby!
Hyperest: My hubby still!
Most Out-Going: Kiat!
Most Reserved: Germaine
The Newest Groupie: Nicole, Ravi
The Oldest Groupie: Wendy, Lynn, Kendy, Ray, Cynthia
Most Intelligent Can I say myself? Haha
Craziest:: Yes, its me too!
Spontaneous: My mum!
Worriful: My mum too!
Pesstimisitic: My Dad!
Optimisitc: Cynthia, Judy
Toughest: Umm... I dunno, my hubby maybe?
Quietest: Myself too :(
.:Do You Consider Yourself:.
Easily Jealous: Yes
Spontaneous: Yes
Out-Going: Sometimes
Adventurous: Dependin on my mood.
Boy/Girl Crazy: No...
Attractive: Maybe...
A Follower: Sometimes
Creative: Yes, of course!
Fun: Nope, im boring
Energetic It depends what time!
Funny:: Ya, im always the stupid one!
A Bad Influence: Sometimes!
A Role Model To Some: I guess so.
.:Have You Ever:.
Kissed A Stranger: Yes, before i was married
Slept Outside: Yes
Been On Stage: Yes
Been To The Hospital: Yes
Been In A Wreck: Sought of.
Danced All Night Yes, i thinks dat like so many years ago!
Skinny Dipped:: Uh huh?
Did Something You Regret:Of course, everyone does!
Tried Drugs: Yup, been that done that. DO not do it!
Been Drunk: Oh yes, it was terrible
Talked To Someone All Night Long: 12 years back i think?
Slept Straight for 48 Hours: never. thats insane! yup, but i probably didn't sleep for 48 hours!
.:Do You:.
Like Thunderstorms: No, its mad.
Sleep With Stuffed Animals: Yes and I love them!
Take Walks In The Rain: There was only once and thats it.
Dance In The Rain: I would like to try
Lie A lot: Use to.
Go To Church:Use to.
Believe in God: Yes I do
Believe in Satan: Yes, i believe its somewhere out der for me to spit at him!
Believe in Heaven & Hell: Both
Believe in Love At First Sight: Yes....
Eat Weird Combinations Of Food: Haha, sometimes
.:A Little More Personal:.
What's Your Biggest Fear: To lose someone so important to me.
Your Weirdiest Dream: I became a mermaid!
Do You Have A Reoccuring Dream: Sometimes, like falling?
What Is Your Greatest Strength: I'm initiative and confident
What Is Your Greatest Weakness: Too straight forward and blunt at times.
What Is Your Worst Habit:Smoking.
What Are Your Pet Peeves:: I hate ppl who are "pretentious", irritating. Basically i hate fakies. Assholes!
Do You Keep A Journal or Diary: Blog?
Are You Predictable: Nope, im like a time bomb!
If You Were Someone Else, Would You Be Friends With Yourself: Yes definately, im so fun to be with, ya right? As if!
Are You Gullible: once a while, does that counts?
Are You Trustworthy: Yes, totally agree.
.:Let's Be A Little Random:.
What Do You Eat On your Waffles: butter and honey
What Do You Eat On Your Hotdogs: nothing
What Is Your Favorite Color of Socks: white
Do You Like The Taste of Envelope Glue: no!
How Far Can You Spit: haven't tried though, im not jack n rose from titanic
What Color Are Your Toes: toe nails u mean? its gold french at the moment
Favorite Scent For A Candle: rose
Your Favorite Televsion Channel: none
What Is Under Your Left Foot Right Now: my flooring!
Are
There Things You Want To Tell People But Can't Right Now: I am just
myself, why can't u let me live? ok, dats me being crazy again...
Are You Good At Math or English: Both
Have You Ever Tried to Lick Your Elbow:huh? should i?
Have You Ever Stole Anything:: yes.
Have You Been In Love Of course, who hasn't?
Bikini/Tankini/Full Piece:: Bikini
What Does Your Current Swimsuit Look Like: Bikini, light blue
How Are You Wearing Your Hair Right Now: Clipped up
What Is On Your Computer Desk: my mouse, my keys, a cup of soup
Are You Happy With Your Life As It Is: Yup!
What Is Your Maritial Status: Married
Can You Remember Your First Kiss: Wow, dat was like 12 years back!
Any Last Words: Hate Me or Love Me!
Although we typically post on Team Vox to let you know about things that are going on with Vox (to, uh, state the obvious), once in a while, we like to let you know about other cool things that are happening around the blogosphere. And we think the idea of four hilarious mommy bloggers traveling across the U.S. on their way to the BlogHer '08 conference - all the while blogging and video blogging the journey - is one trip you will not want to miss.
Four adventurous bloggers from the Silicon Valley Moms Group were selected to participate in the Summer Road Trip '08 and blog about their travels, hotel stays, media appearances, time away from their families, and life on the road. Six Apart helped them partner up with General Motors, who provided the blogging mommies with a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV to help make their journey comfy, safe, and a little more green.
In case you're not familiar with them, SV Moms is a group of over 200 bloggers who showcase the ups, downs, outrages, struggles, victories, and everyday humor of motherhood. There are currently nine regional and demographically tailored sites that give mothers from D.C., New Jersey, the Deep South, Rocky Mountains, L.A., and Silicon Valley a powerful voice and sense of camaraderie across the country. Whether you're a mother, a child, or just a person who enjoys a good blog, you'll really love reading the words of these amazing women.
The moms buckled into their Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV on July 11th and even got an encouraging message from Katie Couric to kick things off! They are currently somewhere in the middle of America making their way to San Francisco where they'll attend an SV Moms Group Party, as well as BlogHer '08.
You do not want to miss these entertaining and irreverent bloggers -- or their spontaneous contest giveaways! -- as they blog from the road. Experience the journey at MomRoadTrip.com.
And let us know about your summer road trip - or plane/boat/bus trip - in the comments! (I like to live vicariously.)
I actually promised to continue blogging for my thailand trip.
But you know what? I am so lazy and too tired to upload so many pictures! Anyway its been like 2 months. So forget it. Look into my friendster if you wanna see more of it...
I somehow have to come to the point that I am only being LAZY. Yes! PURELY LAZY!!! During my off days now, I just like to "NUA" at home. Sleep! Eat! Play GAME! Ok thats all... I'm worried that I will bcum fat! Haha!!!
Ok, talking about it. I came out with this little picture I made, or scrap booking you call it. Nah, I dunno!
Heres to the end of my lazy blog post!
Do you live in or around Cincinnati, Ohio? If so, you're in luck because Scott and the Queen City Voxers Group have organized a Vox user meetup!
WHERE: Ault Park Playground. 3600 Observatory Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. "We'll look for each other at the playground marked by the red X below. If it's raining, head for the shelter to the north of the [red] X."
To RSVP (which is not essential, but is appreciated), reply to Scott's announcement or send him a private message. All Voxers, as well as their friends and family, are welcome to attend.
If you do attend the meetup, have a great time and please take lots of pictures and send them to me so I can post them in Team Vox for everyone to see!
Thank you so much to Scott for organizing this meetup. Wish I could be there!
Although almost every day at Six Apart is Take Your Dog to Work Day, Friday was extra special because it was the official Take Your Dog to Work Day! Plus, as lovers of blogs and animals, we think it's great that active blogger and Human Society's President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle, thinks having dogs around the office is a good reminder of "who we're working for."
We realize some people have it ruff and aren't lucky enough to be able to bring their dog to work, but hopefully these pictures taken at Six Apart last Friday will get your tails wagging... And let me tell you, it's harder than it looks to get all the doggies and their fetching owners in one picture.
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