Im Engaged!💕

Yeah!! Finally after searching far and wide for the One, I hit another Milestone of my life.. 

I'M ENGAGED! 💑 

Right on my birthday 6 May 2021, with the most beautiful proposal that I ever wanted!

Still remember what I feel when I heard that my sisters got engaged, and thinking when will I even find the One. & now I also finally joined the group. Life is such a mystery 😝

That day we met at City Hall to walk around 5pm, and he surprised me wearing the most formal shirt he had and a beautiful rose bouquet. Then we walked to the esplanade, sweating like mad under the hot day, and after loitering around he bring me towards Fullerton. I thought he had booked a restaurant in the hotel, but he booked an even better location, Monti, that was built right on top of the water! It was so beautiful and I was so happy with the wonderful location and good food.

Unluckily the restaurant was also fully booked (on a weekday somemore!) and was quite noisy. He was getting more nervous by the minute while I was still quite oblivious to the fact that there will be a bigger surprise. After going to the restroom, I came back and was surprised with a birthday cake by the waiter. Then after a song by him and blowing out the candles, he pulled out a Humungous photo album from his backpack and say its for me. He compiled the past 4 years' photos of us and I was already sensing that I may saw the words "Will you marry me?" at the end. 

In the end there was no words like that, so I was like "oh so he not going propose". Then when I was thinking that its such a pity because now is such a good time, he suddenly took out a box from his bag and open it...upside down  😂 Haha! But he did quickly kneeled down very close to my chair, and popped the question.😍 Till now I don't really remember what he say, but I remember feeling very touched and also want him to quickly stand up cause really too much people around 😝 Then I say "YES!" and he put the beautiful ring on my finger. The feeling was indescribable, so overwhelmed with happiness and surprise. After that then I started realised what had happened, that I'm engaged and I started crying 😭 Luckily not too much hahaha but really touched and felt so so happy 😍

Finally, I will like to thank my wonderful Fiancé (Not boyfriend liao) for planning the surprises and giving me the proposal that was everything that I dream of. Thanks for setting up surprises for me and coming up with that wonderful photo album when you are so busy. He even told me he worked on it till 3am before the day, Xinku le! I'm so happy to me your Fiancée too! 💏

My favorite love story is ours.

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2020 -The year of Challenges and New Opportunites

OMG, really in one blink of an eye, one year just FLY by! 2020 is the year where there are so much BIG changes that happened and unfortunately we were hit the hardest compared to other normal ppl out there.

First and foremost, my business was actually picking up in Nov, then Dec came and everyone got to go for holidays so sales dip. Then Jan 2020 the sales are still same as Nov, and then the grand Virus hit Singapore in Feb - COVID-19. Then we keep trying to think of new ways, products to sell and market it, but we still cant fight the death of our business. It was an inevitable end where we close in 15 Jun 2020, and in the end ALL the other 8 stores around us also close by Sep. 

These hit us so hard, financially and mentally. But luckily we also manage to escape with the best outcome possible and recoup any costs that we can salvage as compared to the other business. And also when one door close, another opens. I managed to find a job within 2 months, at a very stable and comfortable company, doing what i used to do. Bosses are good, WFH is shiok, pay and benefits are whatever that i had wished for. 

Also because of the virus, i was able to take a step back and assess what i am doing and what i want to do next. A chance to really sit down and think about the next steps. I also had ample rest and had more time with my family, and had the chance to take care of my nephew too! Also it lets me experience WFH, something that i never thought would happen in Singapore. I'm quite lucky that 2020 end on such a good note for me.

On the other hand, BB had a job but its not something that he want to do for long term. Hope that my BB will find his ideal job smoothly and fast, and that opportunities will come to him!

Hope 2021 will really be at least a normal year and everything will be a bit smoother for us, and to you too!💙

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Oh just to end off, we had went to pray at a temple in Mar, and asked for guidance on whether we should leave the business. The Divination lot says "Run fast, far far away. Don't even think about it." 😨 I got to say its really one hell of a great advice. Thanks so much! 😊

Its Nov 2019!!

Wow 2019 fly past so fast, and now its Nov! which means my shop is opening soon! 😀

Actually the opening was supposed to be in Aug, but it delay till 11/11/2019. But its ok cause we also need time to manage our admin stuff and ensure that all are ready just in time for opening.

It's haven't been a smooth journey, everyday there are new problems to solve and all are so critical that it will affect our success directly. Sometimes just knowing that everyday is so insecure and problematic makes me ask myself "Why did you choose this?" But the next minute i will start to appreciate my life now, cause i know im doing something great for myself and it's a YOLO accomplishment. & most importantly whether it succeed or not, i will know that i won't regret this decision that i had made in my life. YOLO!🙌

Also I have someone helping me and persevering with me through this entire rocky journey, and it makes all the problems we faced seems manageable💓 Living everyday with gratitude and motivation, and with no regrets!

May all the people who read this dead blog, accomplish whatever you had set out to do in 2019! Last few months lets go!💪

Hi 2019! :)

Hi 2019! A quarter of you had passed by so fast and luckily i think i had accomplished quite a fair bit of my bucket list for this year :) They are as follows:

1) Quit my high paying job of nearly 5 years cause i finally look past the money hurdle to pursue my dreams!

2) Started my dream, which is a business venture! 

3) Most importantly, its a venture with my partner in crime, BB!

No. 1 was unarguably the most risky and the most problematic bucket list of all. I think i started brewing this thought since early 2018, and its only till Mar 2019 that i officially threw that letter on their face. Within this 1 year plus, i  met with a lot of pressure and stress because of the expectations and disagreement from my parents and family. Even till today I'm still meeting with a lot of new stress and pressure from them, and i bet it will be even greater since i'm officially working on the business now. The only fortunate thing is that i had become more confident and stronger, one that acknowledge that the whole world is fighting with myself, internalize that negativity, and still keep my cool and determination to fight against this current towards my dream. *pat myself on the back*

However,  No. 2 was also undeniably the most liberating decision made! I had officially quit since 31 Mar 19 and is officially out of work for past 3 weeks, but boy, i never felt so happy in years. Not only was i able to say NO to the work that i hate doing, it's the feeling that i can finally do whatever things that i really WANT to do, not just for money, or family, or peers, but for myself and my future.

No. 3 is The best thing of all, that I'm able to work with BB everyday. The thought of working with him everyday sounds exciting and blessed, because i will be able to see my love everyday. He was the one that fan my flames to pursue my dreams, and also the pillars that anchors and grow the business.
But another worry that we had, is that more disagreements will happen (almost definitely) and we are afraid that it will strain our relationship as a couple. Lucky my BB is the best, we are already feeling the strain when we started the business, so we acknowledge it and we had long talks about it. We agreed that we can worked past the hurdles and continue to put in the effort to spark the love and maintain that healthy relationship. I'm sure if we are able to get past this business hurdle together, our life as a married couple will be as strong too! *hehe*

In light of the immense negativity that i had experienced, it makes me even more thankful to whatever positive energy that comes to me, such as my best friend or random stranger's encouragement. I will not forget their words of encouragement.. Even if its just a simple word of "Jiayo you can do it!", it will somehow lighten the load on my shoulders and i can take another step forward.

Note to myself:
If you are going through hell, keep going. Any test along this way is a test of your character, strength and determination, and you will brave it through. Believe in yourself and the ones that support you. & one day your dream will come true :)

Jiayo Hui Fang and BB! 💓💓

HAPPY 1ST YEAR BB!

Yeah! 31 Mar 2018 is here and we are officially together for 1 year!

My life has changed completely after saying yes to be his girlfriend, that is in a good way :P
Remembering that day when we are walking together in the shopping mall at Westgate, then some wedding promoter came forward and ask us:

Promoter: "Are you planning for wedding soon?"
Me: "Noooo LOL"
Him: *HAHAHAHA*

Me: *Walking away from the promoter* "Waaa he ask us sia. we not even bfgf haha."
Him: "haha ya lor you havent agree. why? " :(
Me: "Hehehe you havent ask me ma?" (Which he did numerous times before)
Him: " OH, ok will you be my gf?" :)
Me: *hehe* hmm ok ba :P
Him: "Yeah!!" *hold and pump my hand up and down x100 times*

Still remember his happy and excited face and voice keke :) We had gone through so much for this year, from keeping it a secret, to letting our friends and family know, and to meeting each other's family. There are such big and scary yet exciting changes to our life, but i know im safe as long as he is the one holding my hand. <3 p="">
Thank you BB for this great adventure, I know we be sticking together for the rest of our life.

Happy anniversary my BB!

Below is a song for you




<3 p="">XOXO

2018 is here!

OMG Its 2018! Time really fly past and the christmas is gone already :(

This 2017 has been such a "dream come true year" for me, like
1) Getting a boyfriend that loves me and i loves too :)
2) Getting my driving licence! but i still not confident to really drive lol
3) Winning lucky draw like my coffee machine

Hehe no. 1 is really the highlight of the year and i couldnt ask for anything better. I will treasure every single day with my BB and hopefully our love will stay strong and loving forever. I know we can do it!

So Yesterday, or last year, we went to sing K at suntec city. Poor BB was down with flu but still insist on singing haha! So i make him my barley drink with lots of love :) Sang from 6 to 9pm, then we went to esplanade to see fireworks that goes off every hour from 8pm. Boy, it was raining since morning and still raining HARD. After braving the rain, we quickly go back to mrt after the fireworks.

Poor BB was not feeling well, so we decided to escape the human-packed town to khatib where there is also countdown celebration. As it was still raining when we reach like 11+, we decided to go up the hdb block to find a sweet spot to wait for the fireworks. We find that level 6 is quite good, not too high that we can see performance, but also we can see the fireworks! & the best thing is we are not in the rain!

By the time 12am comes, it was raining even harder omg. Hope those poor souls in the rain wont get sick! and count down 3,2,1! Happy new year!!! & Fireworks goes! So happy that i got to hug and kiss my boyfriend this year when it strikes 12! :D

Happy new year to all those reading this, may you tio 4D this year! Huat la!:)

Love!

Finally i am back with a post that i have been hoping to write about, and that is I finally found my LOVE. I have been thinking and wondering since i was 17, "when will my true love come?". Looks like you really need to go and search for it and not keep waiting, cause thats the way for 21st century woman! ^^

So grateful to my friend that introduce me to the Coffee Meets Bagel app, as he was also searching for me haha. The tangents of 2 singles life finally intersect on the app, and merge as one infinity line. Hehehe sounds so cheam. XD Who know that i can really find my love on an app? Life is so surprising :)

I also want to thank him, to be so reassuring and keep chasing and waiting for me even if i need more time to think about it and feel if he is the one. Fast forward 3 months later, we are now happily in love and never have i feel so satisfied and happy in my life.

Thanks BB for your love and care. Hopefully you will be my first and only boyfriend in this life. Happy early birthday to you too! I LOVE U ^^