Flood has always be the enemy to Sibu since.. don’t know when, should let Sibuan to answer it. The flood can be very very bad sometimes, especially because the town is surrounded by Rejang river. Heavy rain + bad drainage system + river overload = bad flood.

But on normal day where the sun shine all day, the road in front our house is actually still in a good condition. Out of a sudden (this morning) some authority decided to raise the road’s height. Plain stupid idea, just compare the before and after picture. *speechless*

KL the big city used to bring stress to me. But it’s weird that I actually enjoy it during my five days trip to KL (include Puchong & Cyberjaya) last week. I love how people walk and move faster there, how there is so many choice and varieties (be it driveway alarm or foods), how there is always new things coming out, so on. It’s all about vibrant, active, young, enthusiasm, basically I feel more lively there. Such an opposite side of where we live now.

Anyway, here is an Indonesia song that has been playing in my mind for these 2 days – Jangan Menyerah (Don’t Give Up) by D’Masiv. Meaningful lyrics and nice rhythm. It reminds me to be strong and keep going even when life throws me lemon. No regret for going back Sibu to settle down as the past 8 months has brought lotsa life lessons to us. But change will take place as we need to grow.

It’s my first time attending the Borneo Cultural Festival Sibu, which is held once a year for one week or more. My boy has been talking about it for years ago but I never had the chance to fly to Sibu during mid year.

This year I’m here in this town, must attend it else next year(s) might not have the chance already. But.. my boy has been extremely busy since the opening of the festival. When he has free time, the weather is playing with us (read: raining), and we have to postpone until last Monday. Pfiuh.

Since the name contains the word cultural, I was expecting some culture related stuffs. Yes, there is but not that much compare to the F&B booths. It’s more to a combination of fun fair + food fair + trade fair to me. Selling breads, drinks, weight loss pills, travel agent, English tuition, Maggi, Milo, etc.

Probably we went at the wrong time, hence less cultural performance. Aside from not cultural enough, the festival is quite an interesting one. If only we can have it to replace the current small night market. Open during weekend will do.

Some people says that baby/kid will bring smile on your face after a long tiring stressful day at the office. (Un)fortunately I’m not at that stage yet and safe prenatal vitamins is still a strange thing to me. So just watching the puppies and dogs sleeping or playing from the window is enough to brighten up my day and makes me smile.

Those two on the right picture are my fave among 13 – 14 dogs (I lost count already cause there is newborn, passed away, moved to another town); named San se nai cha (read: three layered tea) and Mei Jing (read: US dollar). See how cute they are. Posing and physical look so similar also. But no, they aren’t mother and son.

I’m gonna miss them if we were to move out.

Being a wedding-graduate doesn’t hold me from stalking wedding related blogs + sites during free time. It’s kinda addictive, like how some people can read sensa reviews non-stop, cause wedding stuffs are so inspiring; from the gown to the invitation to photographs, etc.

If I am allow to dream with no limitation (of budget etc), I would love to have the following items:
- Custom made invitation with story-telling concept and texture paper {saw it on Oh So Beautiful Paper // link}
- Lovely wedding dress {saw it on Lovely Bride // link}. Not sure it’s ivory or white color, I love the layered design, wrinkled texture, cleavage shape and the beadings.
- 5″ chic flower high heel {saw it on The Knotty Bride.com // link}. But my Dad said must wear high heel that covers the toes, another Chinese superstitious stuff. Bleh.

Since it’s impossible for me to organize another BIG day for myself, I am just gonna live up the dream of helping others in planning their once-in-a-lifetime event. Not wedding planner, but something more specific. Probably invitation designer with chic style or DIY related. We’ll see.