Wow!! They fly in from EVERYWHERE!

*random unicorn cake I made last month.. Mmmm i think she's a fat lil cutie :P

From as far as Canada to new Zealand, Tokyo to Brazil and beyond places I've ever imagine setting foot on; this blog of mine has brought me friends.. experiences and treasured tales of those who feel connected to me in baffling ways! I sometimes log on; and think "Hello WORLD" each time load up the page to type up a post. It's just mindblowingly surreal and humbling to know that there are few out there who enjoy my work and look to see something inspiring each time there's an update-(which I realize I've been taking so freaking long to do in recent weeks)

Now with the shop up and running in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; local blog readers and supporters of Delectable from the region have made their way to show love and encouragement. I must note; they have all been invaluable to me. Those from out of state; and well..Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, East Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia.. OMG!!! THANK YOU *does a crazy jap style kow-tao*

Cake and dessert lovers from all over have brought Delectable love to us; kids from South Africa, Japan, the States, England, Norway.. (I'm sorry if i've missed out any >.<) They get desserts; take pictures... sign our guest book and bring our exclusive Delectable merchandise home with them to their countries. It's amazing... I still am in shock at times...and how all this is possible! Haha before I had the video logs up; they used to comment that they were curious on what my voice might sound like; or if i had an accent. Most the time; they said it was not what they had expected of me from my photographs and line of work! *scratches head* i hope they mean it in a good way! :P

Several months back; I received a note from a cute little lady from Taiwan. We did have a couple issues communicating; but my basic Mandarin and her basic English got us into hours of conversation! hehe

Hi, Dear SU

This is Cynthia from Taiwan. Nice to meet you and your cake, so cute!
Would you mind recommand hotels near your store since I would have a trip in Kuala Lumpur in June (6/5~7).
I'm looking forward to go to your sweet and lovely store, and buy a lot of cakes! ^^

Dear Su

Appreciate for everything today and I really have a great time. =)
You are really nice, warm and so cute!
I love your store and it brings me happiness and remind me what my dream was......
Please let me know if you come to Taiwan next time.
BTW, The chocolate cake is very very delicious.!! ^__^b (very good!)
Best,
Cynthia

Of course, we did get a chance to meet and she was incredibly sweet! I had to take her out to dinner!! she was in Malaysia for 3 days specially to visit Delectable!

Another very memorable encounter happened just last night.

Hello Su,

I'm Didem Akben from Istanbul Turkiye. The owner of Pastanbul (www.pastanbul.blogspot.com) cookies and cupcakes. I also make periodic basic classes for people who want to learn and for the ones who need it advanced.
I will be visiting Kuala Lumpur, between October 19-22. Since I've been following you for nearly 5 years now, I'd be delighted to take this chance to visit the person I admire that much, while I'm there.
I'd be more than happy if you can give me maybe half an hour to see you in your place, in this beautiful part of the world.
Thank you very much.

Best Regards.
Didem Akben

Didem and her partner were incredibly delightful! It was amazing to discover little silly things that were so similar between us! haha It all comes with the job i suppose. When we met; she told me she knew EVERYTHING about me... from my very first blogging days till today.. and yea i guess it was kinda creepy to think that; but you know what... i felt an incredible connection to her! hehe and NO it had nothing to do with the delicious Turkish delights she brought from Istanbul! *sly eyes* hahaIf you take a look at her work with cookies.... WoW.. it's pretty incredibly. She's definitely got loads of talent and dexterous fingers!

Of course there are so many many others who've come by to finally have a taste of Delectable goodies, have hugs and photo sessions... and I wish I had something to capture all those moments in our store. Hmm.. I'm thinking a Polaroid camera and a photo wall!

Wedding Guide Asia by Stephanie Chai

I came home today to a "Wedding planning for Dummies" book on the table. I turn around and yell out in horror.. "EErr... MOMmmm......??"
Why did you get this? I do wedding cakes; that's Delectable.. we don't do planning. She nods and chuckles. "You should be needing it soon.... right?..."
...this was me = !!!!!
...wow.. mom's really got some tact with dropping hints. damn.. Haha
I don't have any intention of tying the knot in the next DECADE or so.. but of course; things like these would naturally cross my mind now that I'm 25; and my friends and cousins are all setting up families and sending out save the date invites. ... I almost fear thinking of myself being the last one standing. Haha

From the industry I work in; I scan through countless magazines and printed material and blogs about weddings; generally looking for trends and keeping myself updated specifically. Now what we've mostly got are resources online which share valuable information and contacts.
One of my favourite new haunts happen to be Wedding Guide Asia. It is a bridal portal run by the beautiful and incredibly charming Stephanie Chai. She's just mindblowingly inspiring; this pretty lady has got it all. If you haven’t heard of Stephanie Chai, she’s a top model and TV host here in Malaysia. She had the idea of starting up a bridal portal after she became maid of honour for a friend of hers.. and found that there was a need for a web portal like this!
After having a coffee or two with Stephanie; Delectable now has a directory page listing in the Little White Book and we’re looking forward to having our cakes featured on Wedding Guide Asia soon too!
If you're going to be married soon; or if you've got plans.. it's a good idea to check them out. I just go on to browse for fun; and for work... I suppose... till one day my prince charming comes along; and I need to actually put it to full use. *dreamy grin*