The hunt for our wedding bands

It was an unexpected quick purchase (last month), for something that we will wear and hold dear for the rest of our lives.. The wedding bands~ =) the hunt for our rings took 3 days.. I'm surprised with our efficiency.. Haha..

We started with a random visit to a jewellery shop at Wisma, while we were enjoying our weekday afternoon leave.. We casually checked out and tried on some wedding bands, for fun.. It wasn't part of the plan/schedule, haha coz we still had some time to our wedding day.. So it wasn't urgent.. That random visit was slowly followed by a few visits to other jewellery shops, for the next 3 days.. Haha!

We started out as noobs, knowing little about the kinds of finishing available, materials, designs and price.. By the end of our wedding bands hunt, I must say our knowledge on wedding bands had increased by ten-folds.. Haha

There were a few options for us.. The 'safe' designs, as he would call them, they are simple and designs are usually popular and hard to go wrong, either Matt or glossy, with diamonds or not, etc.. By the end of a few visits to different shops, all rings look almost the same as one another to me.. I remembered none of those that I saw previously vividly, except for this specific ring with a unique finishing that stands out from the rest.. The hammered finishing =)

Not the kind most people (especially ladies) will like or choose, coz it looks rugged and don't really go well with the solitaire proposal ring.. Haha.. But I just can't stop thinking about it after 2 consecutive days of ring shopping =p We saw such hammered-finish rings at Larry's and Love & co. We both felt that the hammered finishing is unique and we want the rings to mean something to us - resilient, sophisticated and with character~

Hammered-finish ring from Larry's

Extreme right - hammered finish ring from Love & co.

 

The typical eternity rings that are adored by many ladies look good and matches well with my proposal ring, but with my lifestyle and 'chor lor' behavior, I don't want to constantly worry about diamonds falling off or turning yellow as the years go by.. I'd prefer a more durable ring with a lasting design, that I can wear for many many years ahead.. Also, I want a matching ring that looks similar to his, no point getting a pretty ring that looks different from the man's.. Haha.. Most importantly, we have to like it.. =)

The glittery eternity ring

 

So, it's been decided. We didn't take too long to decide, It's calling out to us~ we decided we buy the hammered-finish platinum with gold trimming rings from Love & co. on the 3rd day of our ring shopping 'adventure'.. Haha.. The pair from Larry's too chunky, and is not made of platinum (which is a precious metal)..

Presenting to you.. Our wedding bands! (Will be ready by March next year)

Engraving to be done at the insides

Our wedding bands

Wedding bands? Checked! =)

 

His birthday!

Finally had time to blog about his birthday, that took place more than a month ago.. Haha.. He is slowly creeping into the '3's group.. So fast, another year had passed~ I still have another few more years before I'm invited to join the '3's group.. Haha

This year we celebrated his birthday at Sentosa! A staycation at siloso beach resort! Woots~ time to relax and recharge the weary bodies.. Haha yes, mine was celebrated there at Sentosa too~ sometimes I wonder if we should apply to be an 'islander' since we frequent sentosa that much.. =p

Highlight of his birthday was 'Adventure Cove' =) was looking forward to having much fun playing with water.. Haha like little kids =p For the fun, I'm willing to go under the sun without complaining.. Haha..

Changed into bikini and sexy board shorts respectively, we dived into great fun! Whoosh.. Haha.. I bought a waterproof camera so that we could capture the beautiful memories and fun we had at adventure cove..

It was fun to just sit on the float and let the water waves push you around the perimeter of the park.. There were many water features and installations along the way, overhead aquarium, stingray bay, etc.. Weather was good that day! Sun was kind enough.. Haha

The man made wave pool! With man made waves coming on at regular intervals.. Haha see how everyone rushes to the pool when the waves are on..

I didn't take more pics in my phone, more were taken using the water proof camera.. Haha.. Love the pictures taken that day! =)

Would like to share this terrifying experience of mine at the snorkeling pool.. It was horrifying! But we'll always laugh (at myself) whenever we think back about it.. Here's what happened.. It was supposedly a key attraction at the park, up close and personal with the exotic rainbow fishes.. Snorkel round a pool that was actually very safe.. The signs indicated a few basic requirements: good swimmer, height requirement, etc.. Sounds simple and good right?

I didn't know where I got the courage from, I wasn't even a swimmer (I once was.. Haha but suddenly forgot how to).. We queued up for it.. All was fine until I started to snorkel.. Hahaha! Omg.. U give me 100 bucks now, and I'll tell you I won't do it again =p

I felt helpless!!! It suddenly dawned on me that I can't swim.. And my legs can't touch the ground.. I didn't like the idea of having fishes tickle my legs! I suddenly realized what I got myself into.. I struggled with breathing through the equipment provided.. I wanted to die! =p Hahaha.. Thankfully I had the life jacket on me, that kept me alive.. I was in a state of frantic and breathlessness, I swear I was doing very embarrassing 'somersaults' while struggling... Life guards all ready to rescue this helpless creature - me... I just wanted to finish the round and get to shore =p

While on the other side of the house, the birthday boy was frolicking around like a dolphin.. How jealous!!

Haha.. Many times I had to hold on to him just to stay afloat.. But he corrected me, saying that I literally pushed his head down the water countless times during my struggles.. Hahaha!

Ok.. It was hilarious! =p But I won't do it again......

We tried most of the rides and ended our adventure at the cove near dinner time.. Haha! It was fun!!

Dinner time~~

Brought him to Museo at Sentosa Cove! Lovely place~ First time for the both of us.. Food was not bad.. Casual fine dining experience.. Fat die us! Haha..

Didn't have much time to stroll around sentosa cove coz we had to catch the last shuttle bus back to siloso beach.. We'll come back again! =)

Next morning~ we had the hotel breakfast and headed for a swim again at the hotel's beautiful pool.. There's a mini waterfall and water slide too!

We enjoyed our mid day coffee! and a complimentary cake for the birthday boy.. Haha.. Such an enjoyment~

So happy~

Happy birthday my dear! *muacks*

May the year ahead be a great one for you~~ and me too! Haha