Proud daugther & sister!

Well i think let's give the wedding stuff a rest. The next most eventful moment took place last weekend. Over the years as I was studying, it was always i who was in the limelight - passing my exams, going for my convocation(s) - for diploma and degree and each time my parents and even my sister would be the ones in the audience, proud of my achievements.

On 18th January 2009, it was triple joy and celebration for me. For the first time, it was me seated in the audience at a convocation ceremony but it was even more special because it was not just to celebrate the success of one person but three people. Yes, it was Daddy, Mummy and Penji (my sister) who were receiving their diplomas. Held at the Sime Darby Convention Centre it was a unique experience for us who were attending. I was seated with my husband, brother-in-law and two nephews.

The three of them had signed up for Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages) at Brickfields Asia College. I watched them as they went through their course and was even designated driver at times when they went to classes and did assignments. It brought back such memories of my own days at college but it was so unique to see my mom and sister doing assignments together.





Congratulations Daddy, Mummy and Penji. You made it! I am so proud of all three of them and there are no words to describe the warm feeling within me as I saw them up on stage receiving their scrolls. To some its just a diploma, but for me, this is a great achievement on the part of my parents being in their 50's and even my sister who is a mother of 2. This is definitely one of those precious moments which I shall never forget.

What's happened since the Engagement?

As usual, being the useless blogger that i am, i have not updated my blog since Oct 2008. Any of you who actually read it will know how irregular i am with my updates, but i have a valid excuse. I was busy planning my wedding(s) - to the same person of course. No doubt it was quite an ordeal, stressful at times, emotional at times but all worth it in the end.

29th October 2009 - Nara & Desiree tied the knot LEGALLY! Our civil marriage ceremony took place at Maju Junction in the morning which was followed by lunch!



That's the proof - our Marriage Certs



Our outings are never complete without him making jokes or disturbing me.



One with the parents!



This was Lunch @ Lake Club.

Well.........after that the next special day was 14th December 2008. Ironically, 14th December 2007 was the first time ever Nara and I set eyes on each other (a story for a different day). It was as if it was all fated. The temple wedding date was given to us by the temple based on both our birth dates as well as the time of birth. This was help as the Bangsar Temple along Jalan Maarof between 7 - 8.30 p.m.



It is customary for the bride to wear the engagement saree which was given by the in-laws. Here i am in my engagement saree waiting for the ceremony to begin. From here i have to do a short ceremony and this is where my in-laws will present me with a tray containing my wedding saree with a garland of flowers.



This is the ceremony before changing to the wedding saree.



Here comes the bride! In a different beat of course.



The moment of truth! Tying the thali. I am officially his wife.

Needless to say it was a beautiful ceremony..it certainly was a nice experience. Following this we had two weeks will be our Church wedding. 27th Dec 2008, we were married in The Church of Divine Mercy, Shah Alam.



This moment i shall never forget! Here comes the bride with daddy.....sniff sniff



In church, saying our vows.



The exchanging of rings......the FINALE!




Mr & Mrs Narajeevan walking out of church....

Well, following this we had a dinner reception at The Crystal Crown Hotel in PJ. I still dont have very clear shots from that night - most of them have been posted by other friends of mine who tagged me on Facebook. But here is what I have.



Mr & Mrs Narajeevan



Well, that's it for now. It was the most memorable month for me. Would not exchange it for any other experience.