Catching up...

So let's see... since the last post, here's what's happened:

• I finished up in Delhi, which went very well work-wise, and was also able to go to an Indian wedding where I learnt how to do the snake dance (I'll post a video somewhere...)
• All that Indian food added a few inches around the waist line
  
• Claire and I went to HK for Xmas and New Year's
• I proposed to Claire on Xmas day, on granny's balcony. I had meant to do it so that she had a grand view of the harbour, but in the excitement of it all, she ended up facing inwards, with all the family looking at her wondering what was going on! I proposed with an ultra-gaudy stand-in engagement ring - and she STILL said 'yes'!! For all those old-school people, no, it wasn't done on one knee.
  
• We came back to SG, I quit my job, and bought a proper ring for Claire (a very nice one, I might add). I even had it in time for a surprise Valentine's gift (along with a home cooked meal and flowers). This time, the ring was presented on BOTH knees, while she was on the couch watching TV.
  
• Mum, Dad and Justin came down after Chinese New Year to meet the future in-laws. It all went incredibly well, with dinners every day, plenty of laughs (on both sides of the family) and I think a very healthy introduction!
• Claire and I are thinking of getting married around March '08 now... there's a chance it might still be in October, but I think we'll need the time to plan and save some $$$.
• In the meantime, we want to buy a car!! Right now, it's a toss-up between the Suzuki Swift and the Mazda 3...

It's been a bit hectic, since Claire also started a new job. We're just now starting to enjoy a normal life - it's quite a novelty to have dinner at home and watch a vid!