仲有一個禮拜就係我同 Scarlet 一同踏進教堂開始新一頁之日子。心情好興奮，亦好期待。睇電視睇人結緍睇得多，去朋友緍禮去得多，所以擺酒菜單都差唔多識背。但係到自己嘅時候，先至能夠真正體會那種感覺。
我到而家依然好記得第一次返幼稚園，第一次上小學，第一次喜歡女孩子，第一次係醫院聯針，第一次說出傷害人的話....等等。這些事都留下好深的回憶，當中有很多起起落落和生命的轉捩點。
人生中有很多第一次，下星期是我第一次說我願意，我深信亦是最後的一次。=)
其實好多事情都係只得一次，包括人生，所以要常常提醒自己要愛惜光陰！
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Love is...
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails.
Most of the time we hear this bible passage in wedding ceremony as a reminder to the bride and the groom, since love is one of the crucial elements in the marriage.
Surely Apostle Paul told us these not because of the love in marriage, and it is more about the love in our friends and families, in our neighbors, and in our community.
Action without Love is nothing... and quite meaningless (tastes like soda without carbon dioxide). If actions are all driven by responsibilities and obligations, it sounds more like a contract.
May I continue to learn how to love my community, my neighbors, my friends and families, so that this Love will also pertain in our love relationship.
We feel so blessed with all the loves around me and Scarlet!
Thank you for all your love!! =)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Stupid ME =)
Lately we have been busy with distributing invitations and some invitations I would have to mail it out.
I guess I haven't mailed anything in a decades (probably!!).
So, it is finally the time that I can use up my leftover stamps which include all different kinds and some of those have a dragon graphics on it (for the year of Dragon, 生肖紀念郵票).
The current postage cost is 54 cents (Canada), 98 cents (US), and $1.65 (International).
The dragon's stamps has "47 cents" written on it, and I have some stamps that have "1" or "2" written on it. So I was thinking to use those 1 dollar stamp and send it to US, and 2 dollar stamp for Hong Kong (The extra is just for tips then... hah 心想唔駛煩嘛).
After a few weeks when I have almost used up my stamps, I went to the post office to get more and also mail some more invitations out. Oops, I found out that those 1 dollar and 2 dollar stamps are actually just 1 and 2 cents stamps! Huh >< !!
Hah... then I found out that mails with insufficient postage will be sent back to the return address. Nice, but I didn't write the return address either!!
Then they told me that those letters without return address will be sent to a place in Edmonton for people to claim it.... hah! Hm... nevermind.
Although lately is very busy especially at work (lots of OT), it is something funny for me to laugh at （本身唸著豪Ｄ，點知原來兩仙當兩蚊咁用！郵差叔叔，真係唔好意思啦。）. =)
I guess I haven't mailed anything in a decades (probably!!).
So, it is finally the time that I can use up my leftover stamps which include all different kinds and some of those have a dragon graphics on it (for the year of Dragon, 生肖紀念郵票).
The current postage cost is 54 cents (Canada), 98 cents (US), and $1.65 (International).
The dragon's stamps has "47 cents" written on it, and I have some stamps that have "1" or "2" written on it. So I was thinking to use those 1 dollar stamp and send it to US, and 2 dollar stamp for Hong Kong (The extra is just for tips then... hah 心想唔駛煩嘛).
After a few weeks when I have almost used up my stamps, I went to the post office to get more and also mail some more invitations out. Oops, I found out that those 1 dollar and 2 dollar stamps are actually just 1 and 2 cents stamps! Huh >< !!
Hah... then I found out that mails with insufficient postage will be sent back to the return address. Nice, but I didn't write the return address either!!
Then they told me that those letters without return address will be sent to a place in Edmonton for people to claim it.... hah! Hm... nevermind.
Although lately is very busy especially at work (lots of OT), it is something funny for me to laugh at （本身唸著豪Ｄ，點知原來兩仙當兩蚊咁用！郵差叔叔，真係唔好意思啦。）. =)
Monday, August 31, 2009
September is coming!! Time flies faster than I can imagine...
Time goes, went and gone... it is really faster than I can imagine.
Our wedding day is really getting close, and I am very excited while I am trying my best to enjoy every single busy moments (Yes, wedding prep is a long process and requires lots of organizing... I guess God is training my organizational skills again!!).
Recently, we went thru lots of our childhood photo (yes, it is cute!!) and there were lots of precious family moments, loving friends, etc etc. I thank everyone that walked into my life!
But, I can't deny that I am getting OLDer. Maybe my life has went half way already. As I am stepping into a married stage, God is helping me to reflect on myself a lots.
What should I focus on in the rest of our life?
Luke 12:34 - For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Our wedding day is really getting close, and I am very excited while I am trying my best to enjoy every single busy moments (Yes, wedding prep is a long process and requires lots of organizing... I guess God is training my organizational skills again!!).
Recently, we went thru lots of our childhood photo (yes, it is cute!!) and there were lots of precious family moments, loving friends, etc etc. I thank everyone that walked into my life!
But, I can't deny that I am getting OLDer. Maybe my life has went half way already. As I am stepping into a married stage, God is helping me to reflect on myself a lots.
What should I focus on in the rest of our life?
Luke 12:34 - For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Finally, Photo is uploaded!!!
We finally uploaded the photo on web, feel free to check it out!
Pre-Wedding Photo
Engagement Photo
We apologize that it took us so long to post it. Hope that you enjoy! =)
Pre-Wedding Photo
Engagement Photo
We apologize that it took us so long to post it. Hope that you enjoy! =)
Saturday, August 1, 2009
More pre-wedding & engagement photo coming up....
We will post up more photo soon! Stay tuned! =)
By the way, we are in the progress of planning our honeymoon trip to Japan!
Please let us know if you have any suggestions and comments!! Thanks!!
By the way, we are in the progress of planning our honeymoon trip to Japan!
Please let us know if you have any suggestions and comments!! Thanks!!
Wedding Party (Bride's)
.: Maid of Honor - Melaine Singh
What is your relationship with the bride and groom?
The bride is my sister, I knew her from the day I was born.
The groom is my going to be my brother-in law after October 10, 2009
I met Ringo back in 2007, when Scarlet introduced him as her boyfriend.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
I'm not quite sure exactly how Scarlet and Ringo met, but I know it was either through mutual friends or church. Scarlet had been to going to Church since she was a teenager. She's definitely had changed churches for the past years. But as soon as she got to RCMBC, she seems to have found what she was looking for. It was probably half a year until I noticed she had met a lot of nice people and one of them is Ringo. They saw each other often and I believe a SPARK happened. I noticed Scarlet had a whole lot more laughter after she met Ringo. They have been together for a year and a bit and the good news was announced.
Scarlet might had a point in her life that she was lost in direction. She was leaving her home, Vancouver to Hong Kong intend to find a whole new career field. She was gone for a good half year (Scarlet: I know it seemed long to my dear sis, but I was only gone for 3 months..hehe), but something had told her to come back and she had joined RCMBC, and led her to many good things. She had also found her current job and now she is studying to increase her knowledge in that field.
I can tell Scarlet everything, because she is my sister. She might not always understand what I want to say, because I blab it all out at once. But she will always be there to listen. Even we don't talk everyday, she knows how much I love her.
All I really know about Ringo is that he is a computer geek and he can fix my computer just like that! He's a programmer for games... I know he's definitely someone you can rely on when you are in trouble. He can give good advises. I know Scarlet will find what she is looking for marrying Ringo, or she have already found it.
Scarlet and Ringo is always up for doing new things. They will go from wakeboarding and snowboarding to chilling night out for dinner or a drink.
.: Bridesmaid - Selina Lim
What is your relationship with the bride and groom and how did you know them?
I knew Ringo on the last day of Enoch Youth leadership Camp on the ferry ride back to Vancouver. He was wearing a tank top (Ringo: I guess she means muscle-tee! Hah!).
I knew Scarlet through Ringo at church. She was kind of blue when I first met her unlike the jolly lady she is now. I have known Ringo for about 6 years now and I have known Scarlet for about 2 years.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
Scarlet is renown for her dramatic laughter that has an intonation that sounds like a melody. We can always count on her to laugh at our good and bad jokes, which really boosts our confidence. She's very sweet and usually makes unexpected comment at unexpected moments that makes us all laugh our heads off. From hearing her struggles in life and family, I have a lot of respect for her becoming such a sunny and fun-loving lady nowadays. She may look like a princess on the outside but she has a big heart.
I often praise God for the change He has made in Ringo's life. From a smoking young handsome guy who drove a flashy yellow car to a devoted (still young and handsome) Christ follower who lets God take his driver's seat, he's one of my best brothers in Christ. Even though he sometimes has teasing disorder, he has been the encouraging and discerning brother who helps me during my times of struggles and the influential man in his community. He just needs to cut and style his hair more often.
What is your relationship with the bride and groom?
The bride is my sister, I knew her from the day I was born.
The groom is my going to be my brother-in law after October 10, 2009
I met Ringo back in 2007, when Scarlet introduced him as her boyfriend.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
I'm not quite sure exactly how Scarlet and Ringo met, but I know it was either through mutual friends or church. Scarlet had been to going to Church since she was a teenager. She's definitely had changed churches for the past years. But as soon as she got to RCMBC, she seems to have found what she was looking for. It was probably half a year until I noticed she had met a lot of nice people and one of them is Ringo. They saw each other often and I believe a SPARK happened. I noticed Scarlet had a whole lot more laughter after she met Ringo. They have been together for a year and a bit and the good news was announced.
Scarlet might had a point in her life that she was lost in direction. She was leaving her home, Vancouver to Hong Kong intend to find a whole new career field. She was gone for a good half year (Scarlet: I know it seemed long to my dear sis, but I was only gone for 3 months..hehe), but something had told her to come back and she had joined RCMBC, and led her to many good things. She had also found her current job and now she is studying to increase her knowledge in that field.
I can tell Scarlet everything, because she is my sister. She might not always understand what I want to say, because I blab it all out at once. But she will always be there to listen. Even we don't talk everyday, she knows how much I love her.
All I really know about Ringo is that he is a computer geek and he can fix my computer just like that! He's a programmer for games... I know he's definitely someone you can rely on when you are in trouble. He can give good advises. I know Scarlet will find what she is looking for marrying Ringo, or she have already found it.
Scarlet and Ringo is always up for doing new things. They will go from wakeboarding and snowboarding to chilling night out for dinner or a drink.
.: Bridesmaid - Selina Lim
What is your relationship with the bride and groom and how did you know them?
I knew Ringo on the last day of Enoch Youth leadership Camp on the ferry ride back to Vancouver. He was wearing a tank top (Ringo: I guess she means muscle-tee! Hah!).
I knew Scarlet through Ringo at church. She was kind of blue when I first met her unlike the jolly lady she is now. I have known Ringo for about 6 years now and I have known Scarlet for about 2 years.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
Scarlet is renown for her dramatic laughter that has an intonation that sounds like a melody. We can always count on her to laugh at our good and bad jokes, which really boosts our confidence. She's very sweet and usually makes unexpected comment at unexpected moments that makes us all laugh our heads off. From hearing her struggles in life and family, I have a lot of respect for her becoming such a sunny and fun-loving lady nowadays. She may look like a princess on the outside but she has a big heart.
I often praise God for the change He has made in Ringo's life. From a smoking young handsome guy who drove a flashy yellow car to a devoted (still young and handsome) Christ follower who lets God take his driver's seat, he's one of my best brothers in Christ. Even though he sometimes has teasing disorder, he has been the encouraging and discerning brother who helps me during my times of struggles and the influential man in his community. He just needs to cut and style his hair more often.
Wedding Party (Groom's)
.: Bestman - Carson Mau
What is your relationship with the bride and groom and how did you know them?
I've known Ringo for almost 7 years. We met at Enoch camp.
I met Scarlet a couple of years ago also at camp through (surprise!) Ringo.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
Someone once said, "We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." In Scarlet's eyes, Ringo is the best thing since sliced bread (Ringo: In Ringo’s eyes, Scarlet is his greatest Wonder Bread! hah). Actually probably better than sliced bread since after all man can't live by bread alone. Individually, Ringo is a caring, thoughtful individual who is gifted as a listener and counselor. On the other side, Scarlet is just full of laughter, so much that we often wonder if there is anything wrong with her. Seriously, Scarlet is an emotional individual who takes joy in the simple things in life. Together, Ringo and Scarlet are the model Chinese couple. Ringo is outgoing and dominant while Scarlet is most comfortable walking in the shade of Ringo's broad shadow. They both have grown a lot together since I have known them. Through their dedication and love to each other, they have learned to accept and appreciate each other, to see perfection through imperfection.
.: Groomsman - Addison Wong
What is your relationship with the bride and groom and how did you know them?
I first met Ringo in Enoch camp 2003. Our first conversation happened in winter 2004; I knew Scarlet through Ringo. He brought her to our fellowship's summer retreat 2006/07.
I have known Ringo for around 4 to 5 years and Scarlet for around 2 years.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
Ringo is a very caring guy. When he sees me feeling down, he would ask me how I feel and whether or not I am okay. When I first met Scarlet, she was a 'cool' girl to me. She didn't talk much (Scarlet: Actually Addison, you seemed very “cool” to me too when I first met you @ camp in your Superman T-Shirt… Hehe…). However, the more I get to know her, the more laughter I can hear from her. Her laughter has become her icon. Ringo and Scarlet often appear in pair. Whenever you see Ringo, you can almost also see Scarlet.
What is your relationship with the bride and groom and how did you know them?
I've known Ringo for almost 7 years. We met at Enoch camp.
I met Scarlet a couple of years ago also at camp through (surprise!) Ringo.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
Someone once said, "We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." In Scarlet's eyes, Ringo is the best thing since sliced bread (Ringo: In Ringo’s eyes, Scarlet is his greatest Wonder Bread! hah). Actually probably better than sliced bread since after all man can't live by bread alone. Individually, Ringo is a caring, thoughtful individual who is gifted as a listener and counselor. On the other side, Scarlet is just full of laughter, so much that we often wonder if there is anything wrong with her. Seriously, Scarlet is an emotional individual who takes joy in the simple things in life. Together, Ringo and Scarlet are the model Chinese couple. Ringo is outgoing and dominant while Scarlet is most comfortable walking in the shade of Ringo's broad shadow. They both have grown a lot together since I have known them. Through their dedication and love to each other, they have learned to accept and appreciate each other, to see perfection through imperfection.
.: Groomsman - Addison Wong
What is your relationship with the bride and groom and how did you know them?
I first met Ringo in Enoch camp 2003. Our first conversation happened in winter 2004; I knew Scarlet through Ringo. He brought her to our fellowship's summer retreat 2006/07.
I have known Ringo for around 4 to 5 years and Scarlet for around 2 years.
Tell me something about the bride and groom.
Ringo is a very caring guy. When he sees me feeling down, he would ask me how I feel and whether or not I am okay. When I first met Scarlet, she was a 'cool' girl to me. She didn't talk much (Scarlet: Actually Addison, you seemed very “cool” to me too when I first met you @ camp in your Superman T-Shirt… Hehe…). However, the more I get to know her, the more laughter I can hear from her. Her laughter has become her icon. Ringo and Scarlet often appear in pair. Whenever you see Ringo, you can almost also see Scarlet.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Wedding Registry
Me and Ringo have decided not to open any wedding registries and to stick with our Chinese tradition for our guests to give their blessings by red-pockets known as 利事 or 红包.
For more information regarding our tradition, click here.
For more information regarding our tradition, click here.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Ring Shopping
2 days ago, we just remembered that it’s about time to buy our rings. It’s only less than 100 days away until our big day, and decided to revisit 天寶 @ Aberdeen Centre. We have already checked out that store a couple of months ago. At the time, we both agreed that the sales representative was very friendly, and knowledgeable. Most of all, she is able to give us a better deal compared to the other places we have checked out. However, due to the fact that the rings are already over our estimated budget and we’re trying to save as much money as possible, we still did a little bit of bargaining. =)
Our Love Story...
God’s plans are never too early, or too late. It’s always the perfect timing.
A few years after Scarlet and Ringo first met, God looked at his watch, nodded, then said, “Ah, just in time!” He snapped his fingers to work his little magic and brought this destined couple together. At their friend’s wedding banquet, God made Scarlet one of the 4 game coordinators and Ringo the MC. He smiled and said, “This is good. This way, they will have time to get to know each other even with Ringo’s busy schedule.”
A few years after Scarlet and Ringo first met, God looked at his watch, nodded, then said, “Ah, just in time!” He snapped his fingers to work his little magic and brought this destined couple together. At their friend’s wedding banquet, God made Scarlet one of the 4 game coordinators and Ringo the MC. He smiled and said, “This is good. This way, they will have time to get to know each other even with Ringo’s busy schedule.”
That rainy June day of 2007, in between the wedding ceremony and the banquet, Scarlet and Ringo did indeed spend some time together. They went shopping at Richmond Center for a wedding gift with 2 other friends. Then went to one of the 2 friends’ house and had a lot of fun playing Wii. God looked down to earth, smiled and nodded. And that was the beginning…
Scarlet's Story:
Many times, my friends have bugged me about Ringo being the perfect match for me, and how he is an ideal husband after his transformation since becoming a Christian. However at the time, I had my own issues.
I have just returned to Vancouver from Taiwan, once again struggling to end a long distant relationship that was only dragging on. Grandma at the time got very sick as well and was being hospitalized. Everyday after work, I would go to the hospital to visit her and one day, Ringo offered to come with me. He also sought this opportunity to bring me back to church (I was a Christian at the time, but have skipped church for many years).
Shortly after I started church life again at RCMBC, I’ve noticed that Ringo is especially caring to me, and would include me in his future plans. Being my curious self and with my straight-up personality, I asked him through a text message why that is. He then, through another text message, told me to meet him at Kitsilano beach after work that day (because he’s already there for a beach party, the company he’s working for have organized). He and I left his co-workers shortly after I arrived. We found a quiet spot right by the beach and we sat down on a bench. Ringo then explained to me how he felt and that we can try develop our relationship. I agreed and admitted to my feelings towards him as well, and then hand in hand, we prayed. So on that day of July 31st, 2007, in the presence of God, we entered courtship.
Scarlet... a special name that I have met a long time ago.
Back in the days when I was in University, I have joined a student club called Cyber Comp Union and met a bunch of friends there. We had lots of different activities once in a while including my favorite barbecue (唔係點解而家會有個肚腩呢！？ 哈！). At one of the barbecue events in 2002, Scarlet came and joined us. She gave me an impression of outgoing, talkative, and friendly. Since she was a smoker, therefore she tagged along with me and a few of us pretty well. However, as I didn’t really like girls who smoke (although I smoked myself.. 不平等呀！哈哈！), Scarlet wasn’t the type of girls that I would like. Throughout these years, we may get to see each other in some big group gathers once in a while.
As our friends were having wedding in the year of 2007, our chemistry started to react…
First, it was glad to meet with her again. As I knew, she has moved back from HK and planning to settle in Vancouver. Definitely that settlement period wasn’t easy and Scarlet has struggled much to strive through all that by herself. Since we were helping in our friends’ wedding, we got more chances to meet and chat about the wedding… and more chances to talk about our true selves.
That was really the time that we knew each other more in-depth. I got to know about her life struggling, her family background including her Singh last name, and the fact that she has accepted Jesus Christ in her adolescence. That was the time I invited her to come to the church again. Nothing is more fulfilling than connecting to our God! Scarlet seemed enjoying the fellowship life, although I wasn’t physically in that fellowship. That was a good sign to me as she has a real hunger for Jesus, and it would turn bad if she was just having a hunger for me only (Hm… maybe it was both? Hah!).
Actually, I have been praying for the One a long time ago. Scarlet is actually a very lovely girl but as one of my mottos says “靚唔係大曬嘅”, we kept our friendship and I continued to pray. In those times thru different settings and group gatherings, I got to see her more at different angles and perspectives. I saw some weaknesses in her and at the same time God showed me some of her positive qualities. These positive qualities are actually prettier and lovelier (樣其實吸引極有限啦！)!! After a while, I felt that I was ready to start a serious relationship that pursues to marriage. In the mid of July, I actually planned to “take action” on August 1st (Hah… just like to start in the beginning of the month as a new start!! Hah!) to tell Scarlet about how I felt about starting a relationship together. On July 31st around late afternoon, I got a text message from Scarlet while I was at work and she asked me that “Why do you treat me so well? And why do you include me in your future’s plan?” (我打咗個特… 心唸…乜咁心急呀…聽日先係喎！). I didn’t know how to explain to her thru text message. Then I prayed, and I asked her out for a chat. When we were out that day, I told her this and that, and she also told me that and that…. We talked and understood and… done! (攪掂！哈….. 其實這才是真正的開始！) At the end, we prayed together that our relationship would bring glory to our God and then we started holding hands to walk our journey!!
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