Richard and I went to get the engagement gifts from Briscoes and the Warehouse yesterday. We chose a pan with a glass lid and a kettle in Briscoes. They will be quite handy when Richard moves into his own place. We bought the 23 knives set in the Warehouse in Hillcrest. It's very exciting. All knives are shiny.
Mum, Richard and I talked about the engagement party. We've decided to keep it simple, mum will make three dishes: meatball with glutinous rice, showmai, and rice noodle; Richard's mum will bring cold chicken and herb bread, and we will prepare salads and meat. We will purchase meat patties, sausages, kebabs, steaks, and savouries from the supermarket. I think champagne is a good idea, and disposable cutlery will be needed.
After Richard went home, mum talked to me about the jewellery and the dress that I am going to wear for the wedding. I told her that if it is possible, I will find somebody who can make a Chinese wedding dress here. If it is not possible then I will just wear one dress. I haven't decided what to do there.
Mum said when grandma died she left some gold jewellery and pearl necklaces, she has packed all these for grandpa. She divided the rest of the jewellery into six bags and each family took one home. The ones she brought back are two pearl rings, one for Jeanie and one for me for our weddings. She didn't want to give it to her sister because she reckons that they may go to waste for her two sons. She doesn't feel that they are serious about life. There's also a pearl necklace, and mum believes it will be suitable for the engagement party. You can decorate the person as well!
I will have to find a dress this weekend. An-chi and Kelly are going to perform tomorrow at 6:30p.m. in The Meteor, and Yoshi's orchestra is performing in Wel Energy Trust Academy of performing Arts theatre on Sunday. If I have time, I will go to both.
