We’re All Whining Over The Wine
Red wine warning
5 kg! John, I never thought you could lose so much! But you managed to keep away from Leng’s cakes for a whole month and it seriously shows! Of course, we all accept the fact that you will never have a six pack (except for the Tiger in the fridge!) or a washboard stomach (like Steven, haha!), but it’s definitely been a good tightening of the belt. Also, this means that you can fit, and even breathe, in your photo-shoot clothes!
So, all the best for the shoot, you two . It takes place in 3 days, and I’ll be there to carry miscellaneous lighting gear and ensure every stray hair stays in place. Leng, you should start using that caviar facial mask I got for you. Just to be on the safe side, I’ve arranged for a spa session for both of us on the eve of the shoot. You need to look dewy and glowing, and I just want to be pampered!
There’s been a little development with the menu. Leng’s parents do want to have wine at the wedding dinner, but John’s parents are terribly insistent that we not have any. And neither side wants to budge! I’ve tried every means short of bringing them together, which might degenerate into a shouting match, at the very least.
Any ideas, guys? This is more of a budget issue, but for John’s parents, who are teetotalers, it is also a reflection of their values and they feel it would be an affront to them to have alcohol at the wedding.
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Comments (20)
I got the best suggestion. The rest of you don’t need to say already. The other day I was at this restaurant and there was this sign that said BYOW. I thought it means ‘Bring Your Own Wallet’ and this was the restaurant where everyone had to pay for their own meal. Cannot treat. But then I asked the waiter and he said, ‘Bring Your Own Wine.’ So at the wedding, those who want to drink can bring their own, but maybe pour it into a Coke bottle or something. You know, undercover.
October 30, 2009, 11:00 am |
That’s… interesting Boon, but people do want to have the experience of drinking wine, and pouring from a Coke bottle doesn’t quite cut it.
October 30, 2009, 11:01 am |
I think the point here is that my parents don’t want to have alcohol in any form, in any way. I don’t blame them. They saw what happened at my cousin’s wedding when her dad’s buddies enjoyed their drink too much. It really ruined her wedding and my parents don’t want to see that happen here.
October 30, 2009, 11:02 am |
John, you never told me about your cousin’s wedding. You know what, guys, I’ll talk to my parents again. I’m sure they will be more agreeable when they learn about this.
October 30, 2009, 11:03 am |
I’ve not known you for that long, Leng; there are a lot of things you still don’t know about my family and me.
October 30, 2009, 11:04 am |
Well then, that’s why you’re both getting married to each other! To spend the rest of your lives finding out interesting things about each other.
October 30, 2009, 11:05 am |
Yah, it’s like buying a car, then finding out got six gears instead of five.
October 30, 2009, 11:06 am |
Haha!
October 30, 2009, 11:07 am |
Look, how’s this for a solution: we’ll have mock shark’s fin. It tastes almost like the real thing. Alcohol will only be served at certain tables at the wedding, and the waiters will be instructed to keep a lookout for guests who are… er… turning rather red in the face.
October 30, 2009, 11:08 am |
That sounds great Anna! My parents are okay with that, but they would like to try a sample of the mock shark’s fin, just to be sure.
October 30, 2009, 11:09 am |
No problem, I’ll bring some for supper tomorrow!
October 30, 2009, 11:10 am |
Can I come too? I have something important to share with everybody!
October 30, 2009, 11:11 am |
Why must it wait until tomorrow. Go on, spill the beans!
October 30, 2009, 11:12 am |
What beans? I don’t have any beans on me, how to spill?
October 30, 2009, 11:13 am |
No, no, spill the beans, let the secret out.
October 30, 2009, 11:14 am |
You really want to know? Sigh. OK, well, as part of my new job scope, my boss said that there’s a higher chance of a promotion if I accept an overseas post. But I will be away for two years.
October 30, 2009, 11:15 am |
When do you have to leave?
October 30, 2009, 11:16 am |
Two weeks after the wedding.
October 30, 2009, 11:17 am |
Why are you marrying one another when both of you do not know each other well?
October 30, 2009, 10:12 pm |
I mean each other, since one another refers to at least 3 or more.
October 30, 2009, 10:20 pm |