Destination: Paris 2011

It wasn't exactly our choice of honeymoon destination but it beats than not going anywhere, right? Plus, Mr. S has tons of family members there so it wasn't such a bad idea visiting his side of families. And we did! Killed 2 birds with one stone :)

It was freezing cold and trust me we walked our ass off everywhere. We were lucky we stayed near Gare du Nord (about 5 minutes walking distance) with La Chapelle (Line 2 Porte Dauphine-Nation) just opposite our apartment. What I find most stunning was our apartment is just a kilometre away from the breathtaking beautiful Basilique du Sacré- Cœur de Montmartre. Perched on top of that hill, it never failed to mesmerize anyone who looked up to admire its beauty. Their RER and métro are impressive but I would advise not to sit or lean against any walls or whatever around you because there's wee-wee everywhere!! I managed to improve my French a lot, well at least Mr. S thought so. The worst part was when he gathered among his families and I was lost in translation. Most of the time you will see me nodding and shaking my head (do not be fooled, I did not know what else to say) vigorously. Lol.

I loved every single moment spent with families there. They were superb (despite language barriers) and we were treated like king and queen all through out our stay.

It took us couple of days to get the hang of their métro map but soon after we were hopping on-off everywhere. Then we discovered we could walk all the way to Saint Lazare (Line 14 Saint Lazare-Olympiades) via tunnel from the station near our home to the famous Galeries Lafayette.

We didn't really shop that much but I got my birthday gift from Mr. S there. It was quite a surprise and I did not use it that much because the price tag on that present was freaking exxy!! If I am to blab about our stay there, it will never end. Suffice to say, it was a really special pre-honeymoon trip and we managed to cover almost every place there is to visit in Paris (oh! Not all their museums though. Yes they are unique each of them but neither of us have the patience to stand and stare at them). Haha!

If ever Mr. S decided to move there, I think I will agree to it. Who said the French are rude? Yes, they laughed when I tried to speak but most of the time they corrected me and smiled. I do however not quite fond of their officers at the tourist guide booth. We find them a bit hmmm....(let's just put it this way, not so polite). Full stop.

The one thing I miss is this cheeky little girl. Bisous bisous...

J'espére vraiment que nous rencontrerons encore bientôt! Jusqu'à alors...

Love,

Iliyana I. Ramjaun

Sneak Peak: 09.10.11

A quick sneak peak of the night. I was told by my photographers they caught more than 4 thousand pictures that night, I guess I have to be patient then.

I promise I will concentrate blogging after settling down peeps!

Love,

Lilly Ishak

Tied up!

With the big day just around the corner, I realised that the preparations and planning getting more details and intricate. AND, I knew I forgot to do something. CORSAGES for family!!!

Lucky me, I managed to contact Rai who agreed to help me out. Less than a week she saved my life with 21 perfectly done nylon flower (both wrist & pin corsages). Pheww...I've attended her decoupage class last year and remembered that she does decorations and flowers for wedding as well. And it only cost me MYR3 per piece! Cheap aye?! Designs are as below except for the flower I asked for beige/gold with black ribbons:)

Next, I've done my table numbering for my reception. Thinking of what font to design now. I know I know...am being too much. But hey! it is never too much to have my ONE JOYOUS MEMORABLE PERFECT day in my life! Ooohhh and I forgot Mangosteenskin is done with my rubber stamp. Next is to do my personalised thank you tags for my lovely guests. Yippeeee!!! ---- Just bear with me a second longer okie dokies darlings?! **wink wink**

Love,

Lilly Ishak

Hen Night or Bachelorette Party?

Okay...sweet right? Anyhow, they have decided to do potluck at my place before we head for the swimming pool for more fun & games. Just to be on the safe side, I think I might have to put out my old Scrabbles, UNO cards, Pictionary & twisters out -- just in case it decides to rain that day! *__*

Love,

Lilly Ishak

BCP project ;)

Helping a friend in need :) One of my bestie, Jitt asked me to design her office raya open house event and gave the details. I had problems drawing the map at first then I thought hey, let us try some sketches to see if it turns out okay. And it did!!

P/S:: I hope you like it :) Muahsss....

Love,

Lilly Ishak

OMG! OMG! Ooh aMm GeE!

O.M.G!

Crikey! I know am flipping out here but I can't help it. Mr.S and I spoke late last night and he chose to deliver his news then and then. Do you lot want to know what his news was?

Me mom&pop-in-law are coming to town! Yyyeeaaappiee yeaapp! They are coming, FINALLY! I know I know, I should be grateful rather than whining about it. REALLY! Am not whining about it. It just came as a surprise to me. I was expecting it so hearing it from Mr.S's mouth last night nearly gave me an eppy. Lol.

For crying out loud, it was a headcase before and now they're warming up which is definitely a good sign. I was gutted all the time thinking all sort of malarkies in my head. Now that everything is sussed out, I am relieved.

Trust me, it took everybody donkey years to push aside crappy ego and nonsense. Hey, I am happy when Mr.S is happy! Now let's wait for their date so we both can plan their stay properly.

Wish us luck!!

Love,

Lilly Ishak

and it's official, am restless!

The wedding bells chime and am restless. Happy and worried all at the same time but not yet a Bridezilla. Pheww!

Let's chill and answer these questions. To those who don't know me, I hope this helps.

[01] Real Name:

Nur Iliyana Ishak

[02] Nickname(s):

Lilly, Ina, Illy, Yana, McNa, Bee

[03] Age:

26 years old 9 months

[04] Horoscope:

Scorpio...oh yeah we sting!

[05] Male or Female:

Uh..I think my name justifies everything right?

[06] Elementary School:

Farley's Kindergarten

[07] Middle School:

Dunkirk Primary School

SRK Zainab II

[08] High School:

SK Zainab I

[09] College:

National University of Malaysia (UKM)

[10] Hair Colour:

Black and... erh bits of silver here and there.

Geez need to fix them for the wedding. Sigh!

[11] Long or Short:

LONG! It's been ages since I kept it long...AGES!!

[12] Loud or Quiet:

Am rather loud most of the time but sometimes too quiet.

When am quiet, then better watch your back.

[13] Sweats or Jeans:

Jeans. Definitely!

[14] Phone or Camera:

I have both. Ngeee.....

[15] Health Freak:

Sometimes. Hey I have 2 1/2 docs in the house. Don't blame me!

[16] Drink or Smoke:

NEITHER.

[17] Do You Have Crush On Someone:

My answer is YES! Absolutely yes!

[18] Eat or Drink:

Bit of both I must say. I don't want to be choking myself to death.

[19] Piercings:

Ears, tongue and belly.

[20] Tattoos:

I love looking at them but not on me, thanks!

No needle or knife poking my skin. Nah nah!

[21] Social or Anti-Social:

Bit of both too. Anti-social when I don't like the company.

[22] First Piercing:

Honestly? I don't remember.

[23] First Crush:

Hans Isaac! Oooohh... (sorry love! t'was long time ago...)

[24] First Relationship:

14 or 15 years old. Me think...

[25] First Best Friend:

Zoe!! I knew her for amazing 20 years. Ups & down. XOXOx

[26] First Award:

Karate-do state tournament.

[27] First Kiss:

I don't kiss & tell. Geez you lots...

[28] First Pet:

A cat named Blackie with 4 white socks.

[29] First Big Vacation:

When we the whole family moved to stay in UK. Loved our home. Superb school, friends, and park where me and the boys played & rolled in the field.

[30] First Love At First Sight:

My baby love despite the years we've been talking to each other. Never knew he's my one until he proposed. Awww...

[31] First Big Birthday:

21st birthday. Daddy bought me a fluffy teddy, sat him in the middle of table while waiting for my arrival. SURPRISE! Loved those moments till I die.

[32] First Surgery:

Not that I remember of.

[33] First Sport You Joined:

Swimming since I was 3 or 4 years old. :) Thanks granmama!

Move on to THIS OR THAT game. Wish me luck.

[34] Orange or Apple Juice:

OJ OJ OJ!

[35] Rock or Rap:

RockNRoll babe! oohh yeah...

[36] Country or Screamo:

Ermm...both?

[37] NSYNC or Backstreet Boys:

I used to love both of these bands. Ngeee...

[38] Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera:

Both of them.

[39] Night or Day:

Am not a morning person but I still choose day. :)

[40] Sun or Moon:

Can I have both? Hehe.

[41] TV or Internet:

My answer would be INTERNET!

[42] Playstation or XBOX:

Playstation. Band Hero rocks!

[43] Kiss or Hug:

Huggieesss....

[44] Iguana or Turtle:

Neither okay!

[45] Spider or Bee:

Crikey moses! Neither is my answer.

[46] Fall or Spring:

Spring. The fresh dew in the morning... *heaven*

[47] Limewire or iTunes:

iTunes. Duh!

[48] Soccer or Baseball:

Football? Hahaha...

CURRENTLY

[49] Eating?:

Nope.

[50] Drinking?:

Nope too!

[51] Excitement Level?:

Ddddyyyiinnnggg....

[52] I'm About To:

Sleep. ZzZZz...

[53] Listening To:

Nada.

[54] Plan For Today:

Have a good night slumber.

[55] Waiting For:

09.10.11 and officially announcing myself, MRS.S!

[56] Energy Level:

25% me thinks...

[57] Thinking of Someone:

My baby love. The only Stinkybear. Mr.S.

FUTURE

[58] Want Kids?:

Oh yeahhh...

[59] Want To Get Married?:

I am the bride-not-zilla-yet!

[60] When?:

Duh. 09.10.11!!

[61] How Many Kids Do You Want?:

As many? Hehe. 3 of them brats!

[62] Any Name In Mind:

Fatima, Isa & Sabeen.

[63] What Did You Want To Be When You Were Little?:

I didn't keep tabs. It changes everytime I saw something new. Haha.

Yes, am fickle-minded!!

[64] Careers In Mind:

Full time housewife. Kick back and loving my family.

[65] Mellow Future or Wild:

Wild!! Oh yeah!

[66] Something You Would Never Try:

Pork. Pig. Bacon. Boar. What ever you call them.

[67] When Do You Want To Die?:

WTH. Erm...when everyone I love is happy?

WHICH IS BETTER IN THE BOY/GIRL YOU LIKE?

[68] Lips or Eyes:

Both. Haha. Seriously those two defines the person. What can I say!

[69] Romantic or Funny:

My love has both. So I have to answer BOTH!

[70] Shorter or Tall:

Tall! And I got one tall *totem pole* as the brothers called him. Ngeee...

[71] Protective or Caring:

Not overly protective and most definitely caring. Muahsss!

[72] Romantic or Spontaneous:

Erm...Mr.S is not spontaneous. More to romantic. Haha.

[73] Nice Stomach or Arms:

Urh...how shall I put it?

[74] Sensitive or Loud?

Am loud. So Mr.S is a sensitive ones. Ngeee....

[75] Hook-Up or Relationship:

Marriage? Haha.

[76] Trouble-Maker or Hesitant:

Neither please.

[77] Muscular or Normal:

Normal is good enough for me.

HAVE YOU EVER

[78] Kissed a Stranger:

Nope! Nope! Yucks!!

[79] Broken a Bone:

Yeap! Haha.

[80] Lost Glasses or Contacts:

Blimey!! Countless times.

[81] Ran Away From Home:

Never had a reason to do so.

[82] Held a Gun/Knife For Self Defense:

Nope.

[83] Killed Somebody:

If I wouldn't be dragged to hell for it, YES I would want so!

[84] Broken Someone's Heart:

Not proud of it but yes I did.

[85] Had Your Heart Broken:

Yes. Couple of times.

[86] Been Arrested:

Nope never!

[87] Cried When Someone Died:

Yes. Arwah Ayah Pa passed away. Al-Fatihah!

[88] Liked a Friend More Than A Friend:

Like my own family.

DO YOU?

[89] Yourself:

I do. Indeed.

[90] Miracles:

I need one. So might as well believe in it. Ngeee...

[91] Love at First Sight:

Yes. Mr.S.

[92] Heaven:

Of course. :)

[93] Santa Claus:

A fake adults make up story. Sorry!

[94] Tooth Fairy:

Nope!

[95] Kiss On The First Date:

No way!

[96] Angels:

Yes. I already found mine. Awwww....

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY

[97] Is There One Person You Want To Be With Right Now?:

Yes, yes, yes!

[98] Are You Seriously Happy With Where You Are In Life Now?:

I say my thanks to Almighty and appreciate them.

[99] Do You Believe In God?:

Yes. Allahuakbar!

[100] Post And Tag?:

Tag? ermm...pass! Haha.

Love,

Lilly Ishak