updates on the madness regarding the air travel crisis. tobs was told to pack up and go down to the airport ystday afternoon. there was a flight at 11.45pm out and the team is trying to get on. it is obviously full and they're going to be on the standby list. vice dean was going down to the airport to try and get all of them on the flight.

it was a little disconcerting, considering i thought the original volcanic eruption + disruption to travel plans meant a very clear sign from God that He was going to keep tobs in Singapore and there would be no risk of not making the Okinawa flight on Monday. but He has His ways of doing things, which are obviously incomprehensible to me, a tiny fragment of His entire creation.

so we went down to the airport. they got on the standby list which totaled 14 by the time they got on. chances of getting 4 seats was slim considering there were probably more people ahead of them on standby. the vice dean came down and worked her magic. suddenly, SQ offered 2 seats so candice and charles went ahead. then, they came back with another 1 seat so caroline had to go.

fortunately, there was no 4th seat available. in any case, we've prayed last night that whatever outcome, we will go ahead with it because we trust in His providence. if He were to provide 4 tickets for the entire team to fly over, tobs would go and we know He will bring him back on time. it was a freedom that faithless people do not possess - a freedom that allows one to just sit back and wait, knowing full well that whatever unfolds will be for the best and just trusting, knowing, having faith.

3/4 of the team is over there now with their "anchorman" still in Singapore. i thank God for this. even if tobs had to fly, i still would thank God. this really teaches us how to give thanks in all situations. and what a timely lesson considering the impending nuptials - we are to give thanks in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad. give thanks because we are the greatest gift God could ever give to each other:)

i don't know if it is okay to give thanks for the volcanic eruption that caused the air travel crisis. but i still want to because the NUS team is no longer going to Amsterdam for their competition which means, tobs is still around, giving his 110% to planning the itinerary and getting all the last minute details sorted out. i was very uncomfortable with the fact tt he had to go for a competition right before our wedding. compounded by the fact that he was only supposed to get back to Singapore on the morning when we were scheduled to leave for Okinawa (he'll touch down at 0630 our flight is 1025), it was really insane. but now, no more such concerns. thank God!

another thing to praise God for - my period. sorry if this is really warped but it was scheduled to come on the week we are in Okinawa. which means i will have to deal with water retention and bloating right up till then. not good news cos the chapel is on Wednesday. plus, it would mean i cannot snorkel in the beautiful Okinawan waters or enjoy hot springs. but no more problems with that now. thank God for watching over us!

HEN NIGHT

1. The spa hen
(a) The Nail Spa & Wellness @ Heeren http://www.nailspa.com.sg/
$43 for classic manicure & pedicure
(other services available such as facial, waxing, etc)

(b) Face Bistro @ Robinson Rd, Raffles Place on 24th April Sat 3-5pm http://www.facebistro.com/
$50 for classic manicure & pedicure
(other services available such as facial, waxing, etc)

(c) Juup @ Devonshire Rd (Somerset) http://www.juup.com.sg/index.php
$58 for classic manicure & pedicure
Sparkling wine + snacks

(d) Polished Divas @ Bugis http://www.polished-divas.com.sg/
$84 for classic manicure & pedicure
Cocktail + finger food + chocolate fondue


2. The pole hen
(a) Polefessional @ Bugis on 23rd April Fri http://www.polefessional.com.sg/index.php
$360 for a group of 6. every additional participant at $40
p.s: studio only has 6 poles

(b) Will continue looking for other deals if there is a demand for this

Kindly let me know
1. Your preferred activity along with option (a-d)
2. Your free dates from the 22nd to 25th April

Thank you very much for making the effort:)))

tobs made it down for fitting today! which was good cos i was having serious trouble choosing between gown 3 (see previous fitting post) and gown 7 (this one). i love the bling and the folds. it is a nice cross between gown 1 and 3. finally decided to go with this bcos for shoots that are quite a distance away, gown 3's details will not be very visible. this one is better for the crystals and folds. until i change my mind, that is.

in the Anglo-Saxon times, brides were often kidnapped before their wedding, so when the day came, the groom would let the bride stand on his left, so his sword hand (which is the right) would be free to protect her. romantic huh?