Letter from Ann, My Aunt

首先, 要感謝 Charles & GiGi 的誠意邀請, 讓我有此榮幸能夠蒞臨現場參與及

見證一個, 場面感人、場景浪漫、氣氛溫馨且甜蜜的婚禮.

更要多謝他倆的兄弟姐妹團,不辭勞苦, 遠道而來,協助籌備婚禮,使整個婚禮無

論在場地的佈置、娛樂的遊戲、答謝的禮物、氣氛的帶動..等等, 真的可以用''無

懈可擊''來形容 .是你們這班好友,兄弟姐妹團的落力幫忙,才令一個這麼感人的婚

禮更出色、精彩,感動!同時,在整個過程,我深深體會和感受到父母情、兄弟情、

姐妹情及友情間的濃厚情誼.當我看見兩位母親望向一對新人的神情,似是充滿了

熱切期待、滿足、慈愛欣喜,在那一刻,我真的深深被感動了!

當我們接到婚訊,我經常陪伴姐姐籌備,真切地感受到姐姐如何痛愛她的一對女

兒,可以說是用盡一切所能給的愛予你們,所能做的為你們, Charles & GiGi 你們要

珍惜擁有的愛. Eric& Alanie 也忘我地協助哥哥和姐姐的婚宴,真是難能可貴. 好

幸福的一對新人啊!

幾乎是一個完美的婚禮,唯一的''缺憾美''就是因為我(大頭蝦阿姨),忘記吃藥,以

致身體出現異狀,接著又發生一段''小插曲'', 讓大家擔心, 真的深感內疚!在此, 我

真誠向你們:

親家許生、許太、姐姐、姐夫、 Charles、 GiGi、 Eric、 Alanie 及眾親友 ,

深深致歉 !並希望用我的祝福來彌補我一時的 ' 大意 '.

祝 親家許生, 許太 : 身體健康! 萬事如意! 兒孫滿堂!

家姐, 姐夫 : 心想事成!

一對新人 : 早生貴子! 永結同心 ! 白頭偕老 !

Eric & Alanie : 蜜運成功 !

天姿國色, 慧質蘭心幸愛郎 !

文武雙全, 名震宇宙抱美人 !

教子有方迎賢媳!

王家有幸得佳婿!

兄嫂福澤延幼弟!

盼望妹妹緊相隨!

我承諾不久將來,妹妹 Alanie 的婚禮, 我會做得更好!

From: Ann

"There are over a million stars in the galaxy; over a billion stars in the universe, but there is only one you."

and there is only one Gigi and one Charles!

Charles & Gigi Bali Itinerary 11th - 20th SEP. 2008

Have to visit at our Bali honeymoon trip. Thanks Dianna and Phillip for info. More to come.....

Mount Agung or Gunung Agung ( Dream for long long time to summit this vocano mountain for 3000M high, the highest point in Bali)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Agung
http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=11010

Bali Itinerary reference:
http://www.edwebproject.org/bali/gallery/map.html

Wedding Resources

Flowers:
http://www.solomonleong.biz/?m=200807

Decoration:
http://www.stylemepretty.com

Decoration order:
http://weddingshop.theknot.com/weddingwarehouse/BoutiqueDetailWithImage.aspx?scId=Romantic(KnotShop)&cId=Boutiques(KnotShop)&cTypF=BO&org=BO

http://www.idealfavors.com/

Card & Stationary:
http://www.confetti.co.uk/
http://www.crane.com/

Bali Villas:
http://www.bali-privatevilla.com/villaseminyak.php
http://chubbyhubby.net/blog/?p=484
www.sesaribali.com
http://www.villagetaways.com/
From 新假期 recommendation:
http://www.thekayana.com/
http://www.disinivillas.com/
http://www.thegangsa.com/
http://www.theelysian.com/
http://www.villajerami.com/
http://www.balisentosa.com/

Annie Leibovitz

One of my favourite Woman photographer, she is not pretty but full of confidenet when she shoot self portriats of herself infront of all sort of mirror. First encounter of her book " Life Through Lens" when i'm traveling with Brower and Winnie in Corso Como bookstore in Milan Oct. 2007

Pink or White

So mine is Pink ot White? I still havent confirmed with my planner in Bali for the florist arrangement. But we soon will meet her on 19 July in Bali while Chalres and I are there to confirm and decide on every details!

Jeff Leatham

Finally i come up with my concept on the floral arrangement and so inspiring from Jeff Leatham. Take a look what he did at the George V while you are in Paris!

OMG! he worked for Philip Treacy!

Christian Louboutin Metal Pump

My Wedding Shoes! Charles pushes me hardly to get it! I was thinking for 24 hours before i get it and it was the last pair that the shops own for my Size 34 and they only got 1 pairs for each size!

It was with a platform and in silver colour! And Extreamly high in 110cm! Girls, please hold me when i'm falling down.....

Lusan Mandongus

I wake up this morning at 5A.M. I cannot sleep, as i know i have to confirm which dress is most presented me today! I search on the net again and again, i know i love the vintage lace and with a empire A-line dress would best describe me. So i decided Lusan Mandongus would have the dress that make me confidents with Ah Sa supported! hahahaa...

Actually i have been trying so many of them from every SAT. with myself first, Ah Sa and my mom and sister.

But the dress i confirmed today is the one they all never seen! I make a big risk of confirmation! I have no ideas why i would say this dress, i just like it! Will post some photos here soon.

But they have to customade the dress, the earlist time the dress will arrived Hong Kong would be Mid-August! Hope everythings is fine....

My Wedding Gown

Have been going through many pain visit to most of the shop to find my dress on my big day!
1. Central Wedding
2. Max Mara
3. Tsim Sha Tsui Wedding gown street
4. Lusan Mandongus
5. Zinha Collection
6.

I cannot confirm anyone i like.......

Asmara Gazebo, Ritz Carlton Bali

The outdoor venue is beautifully distinguished by its decorative 350 year old ‘joglo’ – a ceremonial pavilion featured in the palaces of royalty in central Java.

Save the Date!

All my dear friends,

You've been heard of our wedding for too long or you may even get a little frustrate on always changing of our idea, date and venue...

Now we confirm that our wedding ceremony will be on 13 September, 2008, late afternoon at Ritz-Carlton, Bali. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Bali/Events/Weddings/Venues.htm

It'll be the day before mid-autumn festival, sunset, full-moon. We are getting married, please save the date! (and don't cry)

Please let us know if you would like to join our party, we will sort out the travel packages for you. A formal invitation will be followed.

with loves, Gigi and Charles

2008.02.24

Sunday brick training changed. We moved to Science Park, NT for prepare the coming Duathlon race. We arrived a bit late, as the road changed. We warm up with 2 laps then we start the following:
- 2 laps single leg drill
- 6 laps stand on the saddle ( after turn)
- 2 laps sprint + 1 lap easy (high cadance)
- cool down
- transition practice ( run, bike, run) x 2
Feeling great to ride with Ah Chung at the 2 laps sprint and stand on the saddle for 6 lap. Feeling for fast to stand on the saddle and can push faster myself. Riding single leg is my weakness, very hard to control the balance and can not feel the power.
We finally finished with all the smoky dust all over our body. We rush to the Science park and nourish ourself at the food court. What a great day to kick start, but feeling extremly tired at the afternoon. Take a 2 hours lap at 4 somethings...waking up with Zitta's Pizza and a Rose with Charles at home.
P.S. i was struggling to touch up the photos i took during the 31 days travel....again.....the finishing time TBC..........sucks......

Back to reality

I'm back to reality! I have been lazy, lost my motivation over the freezy holiday! Realise Running is the only things to keep me awake! Hopefully can back in shape!

2008.02.19

To aim for a better shape to wear my wedding gown, i get the ideas from Ah Lok to add one long run session at my weekly training program. A fit ball is purchased and try last night, very funny. Actually, i have to sit down and discuss with my coach Kenneth to fomulate my training program weekly and monthly.
Time: 1: 08
HR (Avg): 130
Feeling so hungry during the last lap of the run, need to replenish sharply.

2008.02.18

Run in Happy Valley
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"I would only ask you not to forget to play" - Alvar Aalto

Mizuno Half Marathon 21.0975km 2008

FINALLY! Finished at 02:03:47! My first virgin HM race!

I am happy, i'm fly! I finished strong and i know i'm prepared (not fully)! Thanks for everyone support, Stephanie - your mid-way cheering up is critical to my result and i'm so happy to see you! Ah On - your high five with me at the return of the bottom of the pier is so strong to me. I need to catch you next time :P! John - sad to see you walking on the road, but without your support, i cannot finish. Rest in Peace la! Eric - sad to see you turing back on the resovior, when i say "pls support me" i mean it! Ah Lok - your high five with me which give me strength that i should keep runnning and i can't stop!(but i think you can run faster!)

And of course, my Charles who motivate me to the distance running, support me all the time, train with me, accompany me for the preparation of the HM (though i'm always lazy and not serious). I always love you and support you! Hope we can run for our MARATHON one day and STRONG FINISH together!

Result: Rib number - 337

Official Time: 02:04:11

Chip Time: 02:03:47 (my first race and PB)

TP1:00:34:50 (at 5.8km)

TP2:00:44:02 (at 7.4km)

TP3:00:1:43:30 (at 17.9km)

Ranking (Woman Senior): 35/63

Ranking (Woman Total): 127/236

Ranking (Overall): 1425/1910