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30 November 2010

7 Qualities of a Good Wife



Whether you're a man looking for a good wife or a wife wanting to improve yourself, your marriage or your relationship - take a look at these 7 qualities of a good wife. Good fruit will come from these basic qualities anyone can develop.

7) Nag free. Ladies, a good wife is going to be nag free. Nagging is an ineffective method of trying to get your husband to perform a task you desire. Trust me ladies - it doesn't work and often will have the opposite of its intended affect.

6) Supportive. Are you supportive? What does it mean to be supportive? Do you belittle your man or do you help him to feel good about himself, his job, activities? Your husband will be much more respectful of you if you support him. Even when you don't agree with him - respectfully let him know you don't agree - then support him anyway. Otherwise, if he has difficulties - he'll feel as though you're adding to his troubles.

5) Build up your man. Ladies, there's no quicker way to build resentment in your man than to criticize him - especially in front of others. On the flip side - try genuinely complementing your husband in front of other people. Your husband will glow with admiration toward you and you'll feel his appreciation as love.

4) Keep him happy in the bedroom. Unfortunately, many women underestimate the importance of keeping her man's needs met. Often this comes from the basic differences in women and men. For men, sexual desire is much like physical hunger and if it's not fed properly - the relationship will struggle. Women must look to understand the needs of the man from his perspective not hers.

3) Respect. A good wife will try to treat her man with respect. How? Much of learning how to be respectful toward your husband has to do with the way you talk to him. The old phrase "It's not so much what you say but how you say it" should become a wife's motto. This doesn't mean you need to be careful what you say to your husband - just be respectful in the way you say it.

2) Communicate. Ironically, good communication between men and women can be quite frustrating. However, a good wife will seek to discover what's on her mind and find a way to express herself to her husband. Often, men and women will make a joint decision - while the man thinks she's in agreement with him - but only to discover later that she thought the decision was a bad idea.

1) Be pleasant. Work to be pleasant toward your husband. Don't be one of those people who makes everyone around you feel bad just because you've had a hard day. Good things will come from being pleasant. It's a decision - just decide to be pleasant. But if you can't be pleasant - make a decision not to bring him down with you.



Stella says:
So, wives.. are you included in those 7 qualities?... Check yourself and you might examine yourself by asking your man, or otherwise you can try to memorize it yourself for how have you been as a wife to someone you love. :)

I hope this become of a good tips for us to remember..
Till then, have a pleasant week.
 


Romantic Tips and Ideas for an Anniversary

Hello dear friends,
It's 30th November, the last day of the month. And tomorrow we will welcoming December with warm heart. Oh how i can wait December and finally it'll arrive tomorrow..hehe

Well, what actually happening on December. Yes, we're all knew that December is the celebrations for the Christians because this particular month is the celebration of the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. Yes, it is mostly known as Christmas Day celebration.

I love December sooooo much, not only because of Christmas and towards the New Year celebration, i love December because my birthday and hubby's birthday also fall in December. And to make life more happening and interesting, our wedding anniversary also fall in December. Now you can say that there are various joyous celebrations in a month. Full package celebrations hehehe..

Thinking of wedding anniversary, i would like it celebrated more in special way this year. But i don't really have idea how to proceed with it..  I searched for it on internet and i guess it's best I share this with you too.. :)



Romantic Tips and Ideas for an Anniversary

Little romantic tips and ideas can be the spark that keeps a loving fire alive, and what better occasion to be romantic than on an anniversary? It may be sweet, it may be cheesy, but whatever it is, romance is never a bad idea.

Know What Your Beloved Loves
When planning a romantic anniversary, remember to keep it personal. Even generic, romantic dinner ideas need to be molded for the exact person you're wooing. Chinese or Italian food, private or public table and candle or electric light all depend on your beloved's preferences.

Just Add Flowers
No matter what you have planned, adding flowers is usually a good idea. Flowers are usually first on the list for romantic tips for men, but women can take advantage of them as well. A bouquet is a quiet way of saying that just the small joy their beauty may bring is worth the money. However, make sure the flowers are in good condition. Cheap flowers suggest that it wasn't worth the time, effort or money to bring that special smile to your partner's face.

A Vacation Together at Home
Clean the house from top to bottom and send any kids or roommates away for the weekend. Rent some great movies you both want to see, and stock up on yummy food, drinks and lots of popcorn. Place all the phones on silent and take a vacation in your own home. Spend your anniversary time relaxing. Though not overtly romantic, taking a break and rejuvenating together helps restore that sensual aspect to any relationship.

Put Your Love in Writing
If you have a way with words, think about lavishing those thoughts and feelings on your beloved. Write a loving note or poem for each year you've been married. If it's your ten-year anniversary, write ten poems. Attach a flower to each poem. Start giving your spouse the poems before your anniversary, so that the last one lands on that special date.

source: life123.com


Okay, that's it for now. 
I hope this tips not only give some ideas for me, but for you too.. :)
Take care.


 

29 November 2010

WSB Poster 29thNovember 2010

 WSB Poster for 29th November 2010

Good morning everyone.. As i surf my Facebook this morning, i saw this information about WSb poster for this week. I am so amaze by the color. It's so nice and purple is one of my favorite color too beside of blue. I can spot my name towards below of the poster which is written in blue color... hehe!

So, can you spot your name?.. Well, if you are blogger and a Sabahan, you can be a WSB member and your name will be put in poster every week. :)

So, if you want to become a member, enter HERE.
Yes, come on.. Join it and you can feel it is so nice to know those friendly Sabahan bloggers being gather in this union of Sabahan bloggers. Plus, there are activities too that you can participate which organize by the admin itself. So, get to know more Sabahan bloggers. Make sure you are in there.. :)

Till then, see you there! :)

 

28 November 2010

Homemade Lunch..

Hi dear friends.. How is your Sunday so far?.. Hope it is a great one :)

Ok, just a short update here.. 
I am sharing with you this..  my lunch for today..

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Tadaaaa..........!!!  Just a simple homemade lunch..hehe!

What's yours?.. 

Have a fun Sunday. 
Take care.

 



Common Careers for Personality Types..

Hi dear friends.. we are currently towards the end of November. How time flies so fast.. But i am so happy as December is around the corner because I am really looking forward to December.. Yes, December is the month of celebrations for me. It's not only celebrates Christmas, but for our birthday (me and hubby) and our wedding anniversary too.. :)


So at this moment i would like to share with you about your possible career path according to your personality type. If you had read my post several days ago where i wrote about the personality test, you'll have a clear view of what I'm sharing about for this post. 

Well, are you going to know with your particular personality type, of what would suitable career path for you to pursue?.. Let us see..

I took the personality test and i mentioned it before that my result is ISFJ. Therefore, possible career paths for ISFJ personality are:-

    * Interior Decorators
    * Designers
    * Nurses
    * Administrators and Managers
    * Administrative Assistants
    * Child Care / Early Childhood Development
    * Social Work / Counselors
    * Paralegals
    * Clergy / Religious Workers
    * Office Managers
    * Shopkeepers
    * Bookkeepers
    * Home Economics 

Unfortunately, my present job is not listed as above haha.. My present job is civil engineer with major in geotechnical field.

So, how about you?.. You can take the personality test HERE.
You can click at your personality type below to know your possible career path.

    * ISTJ - The Duty Fulfillers
    * ESTJ - The Guardians
    * ISFJ - The Nurturers
    * ESFJ - The Caregivers
    * ISTP - The Mechanics
    * ESTP - The Doers
    * ESFP - The Performers
    * ISFP - The Artists
    * ENTJ - The Executives
    * INTJ - The Scientists
    * ENTP - The Visionaries
    * INTP - The Thinkers
    * ENFJ - The Givers
    * INFJ - The Protectors
    * ENFP - The Inspirers
    * INFP - The Idealists


Okay, that's for now. Happy trying :)

 

27 November 2010

~Kids & Baby Photo Contest~

Ok for this contest, I was tagged by Ayie

Click at the picture.

syarat -syarat penyertaan :::

1. Mesti menjadi follower blog  MRS. Safiyyah ni...

Stella says: Done..

2. Tag kepada 8 orang maksimum...tidak boleh kurang dan mesti inform pada kawan anda yang  telah ditag...:)

Stella says: Okay i want to tag :-
  
Just,Wyne, Nancy Peter, Mrs Graig, Chegu Carol, AnnieMing, Stephaine, Michelle


3.letakkan banner contest di sidebar anda.

Stella says: Done

4. mesti sertakan satu gambar.tidak kisah gambar anda zaman baby,zaman anda budak budak,gambar adik anda,gambar anak anda,gambar anak saudara anda..

Stella says: Okay here's the picture.. It's hubby's niece hehe.. :P

Her name is Cyrena.. :)

5. hantar link entry anda didalam kotak komen entry contest ini.

Stella says: Okay,will do after this :)

6.mesti mulakan title entry dengan nama contest.

Stella says: Ok.. hehe

7. wajib diberitahu didalam entry tentang contest ini dan hadiah yang bakal diberi kepada pemenang.


tarikh tutup :::30 november 2010
 ( terpulang pada Mrs.Safiyyah jika hendak menamatkan tarikh lebih awal:)..so be alert!:)

hadiah yang bakal dimenangi :::

earring dari lazo diamond jewellery.white gold.

Stella says: Ok,I've done all the instruction hehe.. :)
Wow this contest got a great prize too :)

- THE END -

 

LITTLE FINGERS Personal Calendar Giveaway 2010






I've been tagged this by Just. So, i just COPY and PASTE the rules of the contest.

syarat2nyer laks?
kena la jadik follower blog eB... ngeh3...
c-ni & c-ni yer... sajer jerk nk tmbh kwn... kalo x nk ltk dlm bloglist xper... eB x kesah... tapi rajin2la singgah yer... utk tgk update peserta terkini... ;p
Stella says: Okay, done.

letakkan banner yg kat atas tuh kat dlm n3 & sidebar anda & link back 2 this n3... (no link back will b disqualified)
Stella says: Done it too.

uploadkan 2 keping gambor yg anda rasa best nk letak dlm personal calendar anda tuh... kalo nk letak lebey pn x per... nanti eb pilihkan... plus date2 yg istimewa... nama pn personal calendar kan?... xkn nk letak date2 yg unnecessary tuh laks...

Stella says: I would like these pictures to be in the calendar.. :)





Stella says:Date to remember on year 2011:- 
29th Dec - Wedding Anniversary
17th Dec- Hubby's Birthday
13th Dec- My Birthday



kalo sudi TAG la rakan2 anda utk join giveaway yg x seberapa ini... tapi x wajib yer... tenkiu in advance... ;p

Stella says: So i like to tag:-

Nancy Poh
NC Peter

Beaty
Sumandak Kinabalu

hadiahnyer?
simple personal calendar dgn photo sendiri yg best plus birthdate yg tersayang & anniversary utk taun 2011 yer
...10 org tuh akan dapat... best x?
...designnyer camana, adalah misteri yer... sbb eB pn dialam misteri... ahaks... blom design lagi sbenornyer... ader ms lagi kan nk design sbb datelinenyer... jeng3... on my anniversary...
yes on 23th December 2010 (alahai mybuffday!) ... utk yg ke-4 taun... ;p
so ader sbulan tuh... nk amik ms utk letak gambor winners & printing purposes yer sblom msk taun baru...

Stella says: Wah nice prize.. Hope can win it..hehe
Good luck to all contestant.. :)


26 November 2010

What is Your Personality?



Hello dear friends,
How is your Friday so far?.. I hope all is fine.. :)
For me, today is a fine day except i got my stomach pain again early this morning.
Thank God finally i recovered several hours later after taking my medicine.
I guess my stomach getting more sensitive these days. Maybe i have to change my menu and i have to take medicine adequately. To be honest, i don't like medicine. I hate the taste.. :(

So, this time I would like to share with you this interesting quiz. It's about your personality test. I read about this from a good blogger friend, Glay. She also took the test. I told her that I'll take the quiz too..hehe

We're all human being, but we're not the same. Yes, it's true.. We interpret and respond with the world around us in different patterns. This quiz will help you understand your inner self. For example, why you have to choose or make decisions in certain ways. This will help you to choose your career paths that match your natural behavior, trying to understand your relationship with a differently-brained lover, friends, co-workers or family.. :)

So if you want to take the personality test, click HERE.

And my test result is ISFJ. I am an ISFJ person. When I read about the personal character, i found it somehow true. Maybe for those who study psychology will understand well about human personalities.

Here are some info about ISFJ personality:-
1. PersonalityPage.com
2. Wikipedia

Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Queen Mary I of England share the same personality. :)

So, eager to know about your inner self?.. Take the personality test. :)
Really want to know what's yours.. :)




Well, you can also try for Personal Dna test. This test has been designed by a team of professional psychologist. I took this test too and my result is:- Encouraging Leader.


About Encouraging Leader:-
1. Your solid grounding in the practicalities of life, along with your self-assuredness and your willingness to appreciate new things make you a LEADER.

2. You're in touch with what is going on around you and adept at remaining down-to-earth and logical.

3. Although you're detail-oriented, this doesn't mean that you lose the big picture.
You tend to find beauty in form and efficiency, as opposed to finding it in broad-based, abstract concepts.

4. Never one to pass on an adventure, you're consistently seeking and finding new things, even in your immediate surroundings.

5. Because of this eagerness to pursue new experiences, you've learned a lot; your attention to detail means that you gain a great deal from your adventures.

6. The intellectual curiosity that drives you leads you to seek out causes of and reasons behind things.

7. Your confidence gives you the potential to take your general awareness and channel it into leadership.

8. You're not set on one way of doing things, and you often have the skills and persistence to find innovative ways of facing challenges.

9. You are well-attuned to your talents, and can deal with most problems that you face.
You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well.

10. You prefer to have time to plan for things, feeling better with a schedule than with keeping plans up in the air until the last minute.

11. You are a fashion maven, up on trends, but distinct in your own style. You don't follow trends, you set them.


How an 'Encouraging Leader' relate to others.
1. Your outgoing nature, understanding of others, and directness make you ENCOURAGING.

2. You want others to do well for themselves, and you generally believe in their abilities.

3. You often know what's good for people because of your caring nature and your worldview.

4. When you care about someone, you don't keep it to yourself: you are good at letting people know that you're thinking of them.

5. Because you trust people, you take violations of that trust very seriously.

6. You thrive in social situations, and even though you know who you like and who you don't like, you can interact well with many different types of people.

7. You have a healthy respect for people who have earned what they have, and you strive to be similar to successful others.

8. You are a loyal friend and a good listener. 


Okay, that's it for now. I found this is really good to get to know myself better. So how about you?.. Come and take the test, i like to know yours.. :)

Till then,

Award, Award, Award..


Hello dear friends.. It's Friday already. Yes!!, I am so happy because weekend is around the corner.  Sorry to keep you waiting so long for my blog update as well as to visit your blog. I can deny that I am so busy with the office work, but actually the main reason is the line yesterday was soooo.. bad. I can't even online in office yesterday for the whole day.  For an info, I didn't bring my Digi Broadband to office this week to give a way to my sisters since they're staying at my house. So I left my Digi Broadband at home and hoping that office's internet line will give a good performance. Well, things not went well as i hoping for. The internet line in this office really disappointed me.. uhuhuu.. But today, the line looks okay, so i hope it will last till late afternoon.. hehe :)


SO for today, i would like to give my Thanks greeting to my good blogger friends. Six gorgeous ladies. They are Glay, Just, Nancy Poh, Michelle, BabyYats and Azura. Thank you sooooo MUCH ladies for giving me the awards.
I really appreciate these gift.



 
-From Glay-

 I became the 100th follower for Glay's blog. And i did not expect she will create an award for the 100th follower. Thanks again Glay. I like to read her blog. Full of interesting post and i observed that she's more to art field and she loves music too. Kind of my type, i love music too..but I'm not really an art person. By the way, she's a good blogger. Keep it up Glay.. :)


-From Just-

I received this award from Just. 
Wow.. I am so touched to be given this "Anugerah Blogger Harapan". It makes me thinking of 'did i really deserved this award?..' Well positively thinking, I am so blessed to have blogger friends who are always support me in this blogging world. I can't rate my blog myself whether it is good enough, interesting enough or anything that similar to a great blogger because I believe it all depends on you, the readers out there who are always go through my blog. Thanks again to Just. I love to read her blog too especially on Tuesday because she's conducting the segment "Tuesday Tips' every Tuesday and it's very interesting and useful.

And for this award, i like to tag:-
Biskut
MosePA
Azura
Donny
Gunsirit
Sumandak Kinabalu



Okay, the last award is by Nancy Poh, Michelle, BabyYats and Azura. Thank you sooo much for this award ladies. They're great bloggers too and I really love to read their blog. Interesting and compact as it is, writing about their everyday life and some of current news.  
" Friendship Award"..sounds interesting isn't.. :) 

For this award I like to tag:-
 All my blogger friends in my list and followers. :)

Okay that's it for now. Looking forward to weekend. :)
Till then, have a fun Friday :)

24 November 2010

The LOVE STORY



Nancy from Ihaveadream is conducting 'The Love Story Giveaway'. Just send your picture to her email and write about why you choose the picture as your love story. I participate this contest too, but i guess i am the last person who joined this giveaway as 25th November 2010 (which is tomorrow) will be the last day for contestant to submit their picture. I just submit my picture just now hehe..


So for those who want to win 'printed picture + framed + soft copy of the picture' , you can join this giveaway contest.. :)


To join read more about the contest, read HERE.
That's it for now.


Good night.. :)



23 November 2010

Running – Good for Your Eyes?



You're probably familiar with some of the health benefits of running, such as improved cardiovascular function and weight loss, but did you know that it could also help prevent vision loss?

A pair of studies from the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory tracked approximately 41,000 runners for more than seven years, and found that running reduced the risk of both cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Researchers found that men running 40 miles a week had a 35 percent lower risk of cataracts than men running 10 miles a week. The fastest 10K racers also had lower rates than slower runners. So, to keep your eyes in tip-top shape, it helps to run faster and longer.



Stella says:
Well if this fact is true, let us start to jog everyday to improve our eyesight. And of course not only that, jog can contribute to weight lose, to release some stress and makes you more energetic. :)


A blessed Tuesday.

22 November 2010

Sahabat Blogger Giveaway



Thanks to Just for tagging me this! :)

 The rules :
-participant own a blog (blogspot only ) - Yes, I am

-be a  FOLLOWER  for the blog HIDUP ITU INDAH - Done

-copy & paste above GA picture to your post & sidebar together with link - miza-zairi.blogspot.com - Done

-Title of post SAHABAT BLOGGER GIVEAWAY - Done

-Tag 3 of your blogger friends 

1. AnnieMing
2. NC
3. Gunsirit

-Leave your entry's link at THIS comment box.

GA starts from 21 NOV until 12 DEC 2010 

--Lucky winner will be picked through draw.
-- The prize is:-
    * Blog make over by EiJA DESIGN

Wow another great GA. Thanks again to Just for tagging me and thanks to Lydia Miza too for conducting this GA. :)

Take care,



Award from Gorgeous Ramblings



Hello everyone..
It's Monday again.. How was your weekend?..For me, i spent a lot of time with my sisters. Since it is school holiday, my sisters are coming with me. I mean staying at my house. Therefore, i don't have much time to update my blog as well as blogwalking. I let them use the pc since they're here for only a week,starting yesterday. They only staying for a week, i guess so!..haha

Well, i think i am so left behind already. Left behind about my blogger friends posts. I hope it's not too late to do some blogwalking this morning. Well, i can do some online things when in office but have to be careful not to be caught for blogging haha..for sure!


Okay, today i would like to say THANK YOU sooooo much!..to Wyne for presenting me the 'Superb Ladies Blogger Award'. :)




I know she's a busy lady but still manage to give awards to her blogger friends. How sweet!
I love to read her blog.. it's fun to read her ramblings haha.. And not just that, she is so dare to show off about the good things planted in herself. Well, this is a good thing..isn't. Feel good about yourself, think positively and no need to claim extolment from others. Let it come naturally.. do you agree?.. And most important is don't over do it..hehe!

Okay that's it for now.
Thanks again to dear Wyne.. you are so sweet lady..:)
May peace and blessing always be with YOU :)

Have a blessed Monday.:)

20 November 2010

~ 1st Lucky Draw By Atie Aizam ~


I have been tagged by BabyYats for this giveaway. She tagged me on the last 12th November.
Wah.. a lot of giveaway nowadays.. hehe.. But i like! :)
I just posted the domain giveaway contest just now and here is another one giveaway entry haha...  And will post another giveaway contest by a good blogger friend after this. I guess, i will post all the giveaway and tagged entries this weekend hehe.. 


 The conditions for this giveaways:-

It's so easy, all you have to do is,


1. You must be a Blogger

- Yes, I am :)


2. You must be the follower of  atieaizam.blogspot.com
- Done this :)


3. You have to have an address in Malaysia
- I have one because I am Malaysian :)


4. Create an entry with title : 1st Lucky Draw By Atie Aizam
- I am creating it now :)


5. Put the banner '1st Lucky Draw' in your entry and link it to this blog.
  -Okay, will do that :)


6. You must put the banner at your sidebar and link it to this blog too.
 - Sure :)


7. Leave your entry in this comment box.
 -Will do so after finishing creating this entry.


8. Tagged a friend or more than one friend. It's up to you.
( for those who read this post can do this too..)

Michelle
And the prize are....

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 Laptop Accessories
with 10 stuffs inside it.

Closing date : 30 November 2010


It's a great prize. I hope i have a chance to win this :)
Come and join this.. :) 
Thanks to http://atieaizam.blogspot.com for creating this contest. 
And thanks to BabyYats again for tagging me.:)

Till then, take care. GOD bless.



GiveAway Domain From MelRomeo.Com

Thanks to Wyne for tagging me this. She tagged me this giveaway contest a week ago.
And i just ready to do this tagged today..haha.. 
I was tagged by a lot of blogger friends lately..
Thanks a lot. I'll try my best to do the tagged..hehe..

As far as i know, this contest is about a domain giveaway.
Here are the details:-

 GIVE AWAY Domain Daripada MELROMEO.COM

What you should do:-

Tag 5 Orang Kawan BLOGGERS
1. Imageschaser
5. Si Biskut

MENANG 1 DOMAIN .COM / NET / ORG

GIVEAWAY DARI MELROMEO.COM


The rules
1. Create 1 Entry with the title "GiveAway Domain From MelRomeo.Com"
2. COPY the words with RED color above and PASTE it in your blog. (MAKE SURE IT LINK BACK TO THIS ENTRY )
3. Tag 5 Blogger Friends
4. Put your comment in this Entry together with your Entry's link. Done!


I think this is a great opportunity for those who are always 
want a domain for their blog.
Now is your chance to win this free domain. 
For me, I am grateful if i could win this.. :)
Indeed, it is a great opportunity. I love to get it too, and it's free!..hehe.. 
I hope i could win this but, I know there are more great contestants our there..hehe..
By the way, thanks to Molromeo.com for conducting this contest and to Wyne too for tagging me this.
This free domain will absolutely arise our spirit in blogging world and that is for sure
to make me still exist in this virtual world. 
I heard there a lot of benefit if you own a domain for your site. 
I Love blogging so much and i Love sharing my point of view through blogging.

THE CONTEST WILL BE CLOSED ON 30TH NOVEMBER 2010!!

And the winner will be picked up by using Random.ORG. Who knows it might be you
or me become the winner hehe..

Till then, take care.



[since the rules is to tag only to 5 friends.. it's hard for me to do the decision. For those i didn't tagged, don't kecil hati ok..next time it will your turn.. :) ]

18 November 2010

Prince William Engagement

 
 Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton pose for a photograph in St. James's Palace, central London, Nov. 16, 2010. Britain's Prince William is to marry his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton next year, after an on-off courtship lasting nearly a decade, bringing months of speculation about his intentions to an end. (Suzanne Plunkett /Reuters)



LONDON (AFP) – Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton received a flood of congratulatory messages Wednesday after announcing their engagement, with the wedding planned for spring or summer next year.

Middleton said she was daunted but happy to be marrying into the royal family after William had proposed, offering her his late mother Diana's engagement ring.

The couple announced their forthcoming marriage on Tuesday after an eight-year courtship, much of it in the full glare of the world's media.

When the couple marry in London next year it will be the country's biggest royal wedding since Prince Charles and the then Lady Diana Spencer married at St Paul's Cathedral in July 1981.

William said the sapphire-and-diamond ring his father, the heir to the throne, gave Diana in 1981 was "very special to me".

Giving Kate the ring "was my way of making sure that my mother didn't miss out on today and the excitement and the fact that we're going to spend the rest of our lives together" he said.

Blinking in the glare of flashbulbs, Middleton told a press conference at St James's Palace that the second-in-line to the throne had proposed during a holiday in Kenya three weeks ago. He was a "true romantic", she added.

"It's quite a daunting prospect but hopefully I'll take it in my stride. But William's a great teacher so hopefully he'll be able to help me along the way," said the 28-year-old.

The official announcement ended feverish speculation about when William would get engaged to Middleton, the daughter of a wealthy businessman.

Middleton and William met in 2001 at St Andrews University in Scotland. They broke up briefly in 2007 but soon got back together.

Prince Charles said he was "thrilled" at the engagement, joking: "They have been practising long enough."

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were "absolutely delighted", Buckingham Palace said.

William described the moment he proposed in a television interview later Tuesday.

"We had a little private time away together with some friends and I just decided that it was the right time," the prince said.

He said he had carried the ring around in his rucksack "for about three weeks" before proposing.

Asked if they planned to have children, William said: "We want a family so we'll have to start thinking about that."

A statement from Clarence House, Charles' residence and office, said that after marrying, the couple would live not in a palace but in north Wales where William is a Royal Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter pilot.

Diana, Princess of Wales, is seen in this Apr. 25, 1991 file photo wearing her diamond and sapphire engagement ring. Prince Charles and Diana announced their engagement on 24 February 1981. (Tim Graham/Getty Images)


William's brother Prince Harry said in a statement he was "delighted that my brother has popped the question. It means I get a sister, which I have always wanted."

Kate's parents Michael and Carole said the family thought William was "wonderful" and "we are extremely fond of him."

Prime Minister David Cameron said the wedding would a "great moment for national celebration".

The wedding will happen a year before the queen celebrates her diamond jubilee marking 60 years on the throne -- and London hosts the Olympics.

Middleton's father was an airline steward and later became a flight dispatcher while her mother was an air stewardess before moving into the children's party business.

Messages of congratulation were soon arriving from abroad.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was quick to invite the future royal couple to his corner of the Commonwealth in a message of congratulations.

"It would be an honour to welcome Prince William and his bride to Canada in the future."

A message from the office of New Zealand Prime Minister John Key said he was "delighted."

Australia's Welsh-born Prime Minister Julia Gillard congratulated Prince William, saying he had left a "strong impression on many Australians" during his January tour Down Under.

"Ms Middleton will no doubt strengthen this remarkable reputation and she has the nation's best wishes and support," said Gillard, Australia's first woman prime minister.

And Japan's top government spokesman, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku, told reporters: "It was truly wonderful...

"As I have seen on TV, he is quite a handsome boy and she is beautiful," he said. "It's going to be like a fairytale."

Britain's press was for the most part equally effusive.

"William and Kate will give us a monarchy fit for the 21st century," said a souvenir edition of the tabloid the Sun.

The Times, part of the same newspaper group, agreed.

"It is at moments such as this that the monarchy renews itself and redefines itself for our age," said The Times.

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Stella says:
Congratulations to Prince William and Kate Middleton. May both them live happily ever after. So sweet that he proposed his girlfriend by offering his late mother's engagement ring. I am sure if Princess Diana still alive today, she would be happy to see her prince tying knot with Ms Kate. GOD bless them.