Managing Expectations

Someone once told me that the key to being happy is learning how to manage your expectations. Once you learn to do that, then you will reduce the likelihood of being disappointed.

For an idealist like me, that is definitely something to take note of.

Inspired

I had a Saturday training at the office on arbitration proceedings. One of the partners from the dispute resolution practice group in the Singapore Baker & McKenzie office came down to give the training at our KL office. As a litigation lawyer, I must say that I haven't had much experience in arbitration proceedings, so I found the session to be very informative.

One thing I must say is that the training was excellent! It was that good that I don't have any qualms about having to had come into the office on a Saturday morning. The speaker was really inspirational as he talked about the topic with so much passion! It's after talks like these that I am reminded why I chose to be in this field.

Finally started the ball rolling

I have finally started to make some progress in my wedding preparation. I told myself that I must at least get started 6 months before the wedding, that is by 26 May 2010.

Sure I have started looking for cards and all but don't feel as though it is such a big step forward.

However, I finally settled my wedding invitation cards! :) I went to this place at Tropicana City called My Storybook last week to discuss card designs with the card designer. I saw quite a few designs that I liked on the shelf and was curious to see if she can customise a hydrangea themed one for me. So I explained to her the card that I had in mind and how I would like it to be and she scheduled an appointment for her to show me the customised cards.

Today I went to see her and was really happy with her work! She totally get the kind of design that I was looking for. I even had a difficult time choosing from the options. However, with the help of my mum and Azmir, I was able to pick one. I paid the 50% deposit and sealed the deal! :)

Now the things that are pending are:-

(a) Appointment to tailor my wedding gown;

(b) Appointment with the photographer; and

(c) Confirming the string quartet.