2 weddings, a birth and a funeral

i can finally confirm, i have partially said "yes" to two weddings in february. (with the thought in mind that i have my university internships on that month).

the good thing about internships, once i come home, i dont need to think of doing work. its all about the internship, its all about university. no homeworks to think of too. its all about attending the internship,and being there physically and mentally.

no research, and essays. although the end of placement presentation is quite a BIG assignment--im normally good at presentations, so no worries there...


(this part of the entry is just a way of convincing myself that i did the right decision,hehe).


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today is Hazel's, (my sister-in-law's) funeral.

i was busy the last few days as i was in-charge of flowers (to order) for the funeral.

i am sad.

i dont know hazel that much (compared to my other sister-in law- Anne) because when i met her, her condition was already at a progressed stage. she could not attend celebrations and family gatherings anymore as she was bed bound a year after we met.

but judging from her photos at hers and john's house,i got the feeling she was an adventurous and outgoing person. someone who enjoyed travelling and the finer things in life.


when i received a birthday card from john this year, it only said : from John...normally it would say from John and Hazel...i could not help but get teary-eyed because i felt sad for Adrian's brother who lost his partner in life. and i felt sad for Adrian who is sad for his brother.


i dont know what to expect today at the funeral. ive been to two funerals in this country, and they were totally different from the other (one was a celebration of his life, and the other was a hippie indie style remembrance day). but what i know is, they dont take photos in funerals like we do.


i cant imagine today. only that people will be in black.




year 2004..the last time i saw Hazel sat up...after this she was bedridden. she suffered from a mitochondrial condition.


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Alan and Anne (my bro and sis in law--who we see all the time),their daughter in law Rosie and son Nic just had a baby girl on the 28th.

the baby girl is a welcome to the family.

all of Adrian;s family had only boys..Adrian and Alan dont have any sister either.


Nic and Rosie arent sure what to name their baby..theyre gearing towards Anya. i totally agree, i find Anya such a pretty name.


and i know by now, she'll be a very cute baby.





Rosie and her baby..(photo from Alan)..



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life goes on..someone dies..another is born..

but it doesnt mean we should forget those who passed on.