We were supposed to go off to the islands tomorrow for our Open Water Diving Certification cum holiday with the boys. Then about 2 pm today, H called me and said "errrr... we can't go tomorrow. I have to work". Soooooooo POTONG STEAM!
This trip has already been postponed twice before... so counting this time, it's the third! I told H that at the rate that we are going, by the time that we are to take the REAL certification, I would have FORGOTTEN everything that I've learnt!
Some more I had to cajole S2 yesterday...Our convo:
S2: How are we going to the island?
Me: By Boat
S2: Why? Why can't we take the plane?
Me: Because the boat is the only way to get there.
S2: I don't want to go! What if the boat hit a BIG rock? How if there are sharks?
At this point, S1 piped in.
S1: Yeah. What if the boat hits a rock, and there are sharks?
Me: *Frustrated* Aiya....there are no sharks lah...Besides. Not all Sharks are dangerous.
S1: Wait. Let me go check
S1 proceeded to open up his "DISCOVERY SHARK BOOK" to read.
S2: *Whining grumpily* I'm sure got sharks lah.. After the sharks eat us all...
Me: *Fed-up* Aiya...If got sharks, I will ask the shark to eat me first lah.
S1: Yeah. Yeah. There are NO great white sharks in these parts of the world. They are found in ..blah blah blah (proceeded to name the places where Great White Shark is found)
And then I saw S2 hugging his pillow very quietly. Thought he fell asleep. Took his pillow away, and this fella was sort of frowning crying but not really crying kind.
Me: What's wrong with you?
S2: *Dramatic expression* You lah! You said you gonna get the shark to eat you!
Me: Aiya.... No sharks lah. Your brother already said NO great white shark in these waters
S2: What if got sting ray? Pierce our hearts??
ALAMAK!!! That fella remembered about Steve Irvin pulak!!!
.... Then I had to cajole. Explain. All sorts lah...before he finally calmed down.
And when he heard that the trip has been cancelled this afternoon, that siow-kia shouted "Yay! We don't have to die!"
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Belisi Fashion
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As with every woman, I sometimes do indulge in some designer items on myself. I know I do deserve these indulgence once in a while, but I do feel a wee bit guilty. But with Belisi, "Luxury with Meaning" is their tag line. What does it mean? Basically, the company strives to unite customers with similar ideas of loving fashion and helping others! Belisi donates a minimum of 10% of their pre-tax profits! That's FASHION with a CAUSE! What's even better is that you can even choose which charity you want to benefit. Now, we can LOVE luxury fashion without the guilt. Belisi does have a GREAT range of products such as silk scarves, ties, pocket squares and a soon-to-be launched line of luxury handbags. Actually, what I like are the matching Pocket Squares and ties. I think H would look absolutely smart and dashing in his black suit and these accessories!
My Reebok Shoes
*SIGH*
Why am I sighing???
When I went to the mall last week to buy a pair of training shoes for gym (had to have a pair of shoes for my free personal training...), the sales in all the sports shops have ended. So, what to do? I bought the cheapest pair of Reebok I could find.....which costs about USD 45.
Then ALAMAK!!! Today, when I went to the BIG Departmental store for the Quicksilver SALE, the sports section still had a SALE on. And Reebok is having a SALE of 40% OFF!!! My shoes were going for about USD 25/-!!!!! You say FRUSTRATING or not????
That's why I am sighing sooooooo LOUDLY! *SIGH*
Why am I sighing???
When I went to the mall last week to buy a pair of training shoes for gym (had to have a pair of shoes for my free personal training...), the sales in all the sports shops have ended. So, what to do? I bought the cheapest pair of Reebok I could find.....which costs about USD 45.
Then ALAMAK!!! Today, when I went to the BIG Departmental store for the Quicksilver SALE, the sports section still had a SALE on. And Reebok is having a SALE of 40% OFF!!! My shoes were going for about USD 25/-!!!!! You say FRUSTRATING or not????
That's why I am sighing sooooooo LOUDLY! *SIGH*
Blinds or Curtains?
If you asked me whether I preferred blinds or curtains, I would definitely go for blinds anytime! WHY? I don't really know. Perhaps I have lived with curtains dressing up windows all my life, that blinds make an attractive alternative. If I have my way, I would like to have wooden blinds for the bedroom, roman blinds for the living, and roller blinds for the kitchen.
T-Shirts Galore!
That's why I always say cannot go out lah... Once go out, sure will spend money one....
Quicksilver stuff... S1 likes Quicksilver ma... And in there, they have NEXT which is also having aAfter lunch today, dropped by into a BIG departmental store which is having a BIG sale on BIG sale... So, ended up buying some T-shirts for the boys... Didn't buy much for myself except for two workout pants. How to JALAN with these 2 monsters?? I have to be a MonsterMom and screamed at them every other minute if not every minute!
S1' white T-Shirt from Quicksilver
Ditto from Quicksilver
S1's NEXT T-Shirt
S2's NEXT T-Shirt
Nomadic Mom's ROXY Workout Pants
The total costs of all these 6 pieces? About RM 200. Quite a good deal, huh?
Quicksilver stuff... S1 likes Quicksilver ma... And in there, they have NEXT which is also having aAfter lunch today, dropped by into a BIG departmental store which is having a BIG sale on BIG sale... So, ended up buying some T-shirts for the boys... Didn't buy much for myself except for two workout pants. How to JALAN with these 2 monsters?? I have to be a MonsterMom and screamed at them every other minute if not every minute!
S1' white T-Shirt from Quicksilver
Ditto from Quicksilver
S1's NEXT T-Shirt
S2's NEXT T-Shirt
Nomadic Mom's ROXY Workout Pants
The total costs of all these 6 pieces? About RM 200. Quite a good deal, huh?
Insurance
My beloved grandpa was a non-believer of insurance. So much so that he had somehow ingrained into my dad the ideology that insurance is a waste of money. On the contrary, my sisters and I are true advocates in insurance, for we understand the importance of protection from unlikely events or illnesses. Not only we have insurance for ourselves, we have also purchased children insurance for our offspring.
Give me Jewelry Instead!
Recently, H asked me again if I wanted a NEW handbag. My answer to that was a "NO". (I know Laundryamah is going to scream "You crazy or what? Your husband wants to buy you a new handbag, of course you should say YES. YES. YES"... ) We were at the Tods Boutique the other day to use up some vouchers that he got from Citibank, and he wanted to buy a white Tods bag for me (don't know the model) and I refused! Yes. You heard me right. I did refuse the bag. Told H to get a wallet for himself instead. I told H that if he really wants to buy me a gift, how about jewelry ? I definitely do not mind another pair of earrings or maybe a bracelet!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
FRENCH Fine Dining
This post is a wee bit back-dated...
H has always raved about the yummy steaks at The Four Seasons Hotel's steakhouse. And of course, I would reply with "tok tok so much. Why never bring me one?" to which he would answer with a "wah...too expensive lah. Cannot afford to bring you there!". Well, apparently the steaks start from at least USD 55 and will starters, main and wine, the average bill would be about USD 170 or so for two diners.
Well, last Friday (10th Aug), H said that both of us should go "yaang thoi kiok" and suggest we go to The Four Seasons... I was like "waaaaaaa. Sure or not?" and he answered with "yeah lah...am not that poor lah"... so, off we went. But the traffic jam on Friday nites is MEGA terrible, and Four Seasons is not exactly round the corner. I've just read a review on a French Restaurant called "Emilie" in the current issue of the Expat magazine, and suggested we go there instead. Called the restaurant to make a reservation for 2. We reached the restaurant rather quickly... at about 5 past 7.
The restaurant's decor is simple. The food? Have to say it was DELICIOUS.
Okay, H's Escargots is okay lah... probably because we are more used to the RICHER Malaysian version. BUT, my pan-seared foie gras was really excellent. Once popped in, the foie gras melts in the mouth. Reaaaalllllly exquisite!!!!
The lamb rack was roasted to just right...Succulent. Tender. Juicy. With just the right amount of gravy. The Scalloped potatoes were also good!!!
My dessert? Heavenly!!
Why NO Photos? I sort of mentioned that I wanted to take photos, and H immediately said "PUH-LEASE! Sooooo sua-koo" and quickly kept his camera phone which was sitting on the table ....
The damage? Errrr.... quite pai-seh to say lah.... Felt bad that I said "errr..let's pretend the dinner is for my soon-to-come birthday dinner!!"
H has always raved about the yummy steaks at The Four Seasons Hotel's steakhouse. And of course, I would reply with "tok tok so much. Why never bring me one?" to which he would answer with a "wah...too expensive lah. Cannot afford to bring you there!". Well, apparently the steaks start from at least USD 55 and will starters, main and wine, the average bill would be about USD 170 or so for two diners.
Well, last Friday (10th Aug), H said that both of us should go "yaang thoi kiok" and suggest we go to The Four Seasons... I was like "waaaaaaa. Sure or not?" and he answered with "yeah lah...am not that poor lah"... so, off we went. But the traffic jam on Friday nites is MEGA terrible, and Four Seasons is not exactly round the corner. I've just read a review on a French Restaurant called "Emilie" in the current issue of the Expat magazine, and suggested we go there instead. Called the restaurant to make a reservation for 2. We reached the restaurant rather quickly... at about 5 past 7.
The restaurant's decor is simple. The food? Have to say it was DELICIOUS.
MENU
Escargots with Garlic Butter (Him)
Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Caramelized Apples and Grapes (Me)
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Scalloped Potatoes (2 to share)
Lime Sorbet (Him)
Mille Feuille with Rum Flambed Bananas & Chocolate Mousse (Me)
Wine - Australian Chardonnay
Escargots with Garlic Butter (Him)
Pan-Seared Foie Gras with Caramelized Apples and Grapes (Me)
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Scalloped Potatoes (2 to share)
Lime Sorbet (Him)
Mille Feuille with Rum Flambed Bananas & Chocolate Mousse (Me)
Wine - Australian Chardonnay
Okay, H's Escargots is okay lah... probably because we are more used to the RICHER Malaysian version. BUT, my pan-seared foie gras was really excellent. Once popped in, the foie gras melts in the mouth. Reaaaalllllly exquisite!!!!
The lamb rack was roasted to just right...Succulent. Tender. Juicy. With just the right amount of gravy. The Scalloped potatoes were also good!!!
My dessert? Heavenly!!
Why NO Photos? I sort of mentioned that I wanted to take photos, and H immediately said "PUH-LEASE! Sooooo sua-koo" and quickly kept his camera phone which was sitting on the table ....
The damage? Errrr.... quite pai-seh to say lah.... Felt bad that I said "errr..let's pretend the dinner is for my soon-to-come birthday dinner!!"
Signs
After getting myself sooooo geram, I must cool down lah.... So, read some funny email that my friend sent to me...This one is about various signs... Quite funny..
Sign over a Gynecologist's Office:
"Dr. Jones, at your cervix."
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In a Podiatrist's office:
"Time wounds all heels."
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On a Septic Tank Truck :
Yesterday's Meals on Wheels
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At a Proctologist's door:
"To expedite your visit, please back in."
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On a Plumber's truck:
"We repair what your husband fixed."
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On another Plumber's truck:
"Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.."
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On a Church's Billboard:
"7 days without God makes one weak."
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At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee :
"Invite us to your next blowout."
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At a Towing company:
"We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."
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On an Electrician's truck:
"Let us remove your shorts."
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In a Nonsmoking Area:
"If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action."
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On a Maternity Room door:
"Push. Push. Push."
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At an Optometrist's Office :
"If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place."
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On a Taxidermist's window:
"We really know our stuff."
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On a Fence:
"Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!"
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At a Car Dealership:
"The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment."
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Outside a Muffler Shop:
"No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."
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In a Veterinarian's waiting room:
"Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"
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At the Electric Company :
"We would be delighted if you send in your payment.
However, if you don't, you will be."
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In a Restaurant window:
"Don't stand there and be hungry, Come on in and get fed up."
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In the front yard of a Funeral Home:
"Drive carefully. We'll wait."
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At a Propane Filling Station,
"Thank heaven for little grills."
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And don't forget the sign at a Chicago Radiator Shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak."
I am sooooo Mad!!
Absolutely fuming!!! Ada steam coming out from my head even!!!
First, S2 poured water on himself on purpose, and then sat on S1's duvet. In retaliation, S1 poured almost a whole bottle of water on S2's bed. The water seeped through 3 layers of sheet, mite protector, mattress protector into the mattress!!!! You say I go ballistic or not??????
Of course, S1 kena tongue-lashing more than S2. He is 10 years old already and should blardy well know that I would go mad. Why did he do it????
Punishment?
NO TV. NO Games. NO PC.
p/s Can't wait for school to start in two weeks!!!!
First, S2 poured water on himself on purpose, and then sat on S1's duvet. In retaliation, S1 poured almost a whole bottle of water on S2's bed. The water seeped through 3 layers of sheet, mite protector, mattress protector into the mattress!!!! You say I go ballistic or not??????
Of course, S1 kena tongue-lashing more than S2. He is 10 years old already and should blardy well know that I would go mad. Why did he do it????
Punishment?
NO TV. NO Games. NO PC.
p/s Can't wait for school to start in two weeks!!!!
Friday, August 10, 2007
Snow for the Summer Holidays!
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What did I just say?
You heard me right!
You heard me right!
I did say "Snow for the Summer Holidays"! During this time of the year, although it's sweltering heat in the Northern Hemisphere, it's WINTER in the Southern Hemisphere! That means SNOW in some places! In fact, S2's friend and her entire family has gone to New Zealand for some winter fun. Skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, skating and sledding too!... How envious we all are! I guessed all we can contend with is the new, fun and exciting SledTV - the all new Snowmobile Television that is available right now! Well, we can still have WINTER FUN on our comfy couches!!!
I Grew Taller, meh???
I went for my first FREE personal training at Celebrity Fitness today. And the personal trainer (PT) took my height measurements. I always thought that I was 165 cm BUT it was 169 cm wor!!
Errr..couldn't find another image to depict the number 169, so have to use the Interstate sign lah... SO. Think all the stretching and lengthening of spine during my YOGA class over the last two years made me taller????? Got such thing or not????
Anyway, intially...I wanted to do a little more after the personal training, but I have to say my stamina is absolutely ZILCH!!!! After the threadmill, I was a bit kepala pusing liow. Hahahah.. I know! I know! A bit "boh lor iong". Aiya...give me chance lah....must slowly build up stamina ma...
Errr..couldn't find another image to depict the number 169, so have to use the Interstate sign lah... SO. Think all the stretching and lengthening of spine during my YOGA class over the last two years made me taller????? Got such thing or not????
Anyway, intially...I wanted to do a little more after the personal training, but I have to say my stamina is absolutely ZILCH!!!! After the threadmill, I was a bit kepala pusing liow. Hahahah.. I know! I know! A bit "boh lor iong". Aiya...give me chance lah....must slowly build up stamina ma...
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Celebrity Fitness
No! No! No! Ini bukan SPONSORED lah... Actually there was an opp on PPP on Psoriasis which I missed.... The dermatologist in KL diagnosed my skin condition as "psoriasis". Don't worry! It's NOT contagious as it is somewhat hereditary. Anyway, read it up on various medical sites and the type that I have MAY PRECEDE arthritis by about ten years... So HAVE to strengthen my Joints NOW by doing some exercise. Told H about me wanting to go to the gym. That fella of course very gladly pay the registration and monthly fees lah.... since I put on quite a lot of weight the last month. Go to gym can lose a few pounds wor... But of course primary objective is to strengthen strengthen strengthen. Well, joined Celebrity Fitness because it's quite close to boys' chinese tuition class. Can pop in after dropping boys off.
Good Realtor is Important
I have a realtor friend who specializes in the mid- to high-end properties. I have to say that she is really good in what she does. I supposed she understands all the important traits that a good realtor must have in order to provide the best service to her clients. What's more? Most of her clients whether sellers or purchasers, somehow becomes her good friends. With her expertise, efficiency and friendliness, selling or buying a home is stress-free.
Huh? What Earthquake?
Got a call from one of my uncles this morning ..."Are you all alright?"...I was abit surprised as to how come he called me in the morning to ask this kind of question and answered "errr...yeah. Why?"... Well, apparently there was an earthquake last night that measured 7.1 on the Richter scale! The epicenter was in the central region of the island...but the quake was felt in the whole metropolitan area of our city. All four of us sleep until like piggies...really didn't know anything had happened.
My uncle lives in a city apartment, and he said he felt the tremor quite strongly. I asked my driver and he said that they were awoken from slumber, and he saw that the water in the bottle was swishing from one side to another...
I haven't watched the news yet...so donno the extent and developments.
My uncle lives in a city apartment, and he said he felt the tremor quite strongly. I asked my driver and he said that they were awoken from slumber, and he saw that the water in the bottle was swishing from one side to another...
I haven't watched the news yet...so donno the extent and developments.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
BIG Bookshop Warehouse Sale
This one NOT sponsored lah... And also quite back-dated...
Before I forget, The Big Bookshop is having a warehouse sale in Atria, Damansara Jaya (they are actually occupying the whole 1st floor of the old Parkson) till 27th (i think) August. There's really loads of good deals. Some Scholastic Books are only RM 1/-!!!!!! I actually went to Atria to do something else, then saw the sale...bought some FUNFAX for the boys at only RM 15 each!!! Normally, they costs about RM 49!!!! As mom had a prior appointment, she was hurrying me..so didn't get to buy much...BUT BUT BUT... I went with my sisters and the boys later in the afternoon. Kept on telling boys to get something from the RM 1/- pile but they don't want wor... But the other books were also very good. S1 bought Dr.Who series @ RM 15 for each HARDback, Horrible Science @ RM 8. ...and I actually bought a few from MPH prior to this at over RM 30! Luckily, the ones at MPH were purchased using vouchers that I redeemed from my Maybank points...otherwise will "Thamm summ thamm fai" lah... Loads of Book of Knowledge at RM 8 - 9. Very Good Lor.. Even Chic Lit are about RM 12. And Hardbacks at RM 19.90. VERY VERY GOOD DEALS..
Anyway, bought loads of books during this KL trip...so much so that both boys had HAND carry the books.... But of course use trolley bags lah... Will post some pictures of our nice nice books later....
GO CHECK IT OUT BEFORE IT ENDS!!!!
Before I forget, The Big Bookshop is having a warehouse sale in Atria, Damansara Jaya (they are actually occupying the whole 1st floor of the old Parkson) till 27th (i think) August. There's really loads of good deals. Some Scholastic Books are only RM 1/-!!!!!! I actually went to Atria to do something else, then saw the sale...bought some FUNFAX for the boys at only RM 15 each!!! Normally, they costs about RM 49!!!! As mom had a prior appointment, she was hurrying me..so didn't get to buy much...BUT BUT BUT... I went with my sisters and the boys later in the afternoon. Kept on telling boys to get something from the RM 1/- pile but they don't want wor... But the other books were also very good. S1 bought Dr.Who series @ RM 15 for each HARDback, Horrible Science @ RM 8. ...and I actually bought a few from MPH prior to this at over RM 30! Luckily, the ones at MPH were purchased using vouchers that I redeemed from my Maybank points...otherwise will "Thamm summ thamm fai" lah... Loads of Book of Knowledge at RM 8 - 9. Very Good Lor.. Even Chic Lit are about RM 12. And Hardbacks at RM 19.90. VERY VERY GOOD DEALS..
Anyway, bought loads of books during this KL trip...so much so that both boys had HAND carry the books.... But of course use trolley bags lah... Will post some pictures of our nice nice books later....
GO CHECK IT OUT BEFORE IT ENDS!!!!
Soooooo Si-tu-pid!
Aiyo...ppl say "yann chooon hai mou york yee" one leh... HOW?? I so si-tu-pid...was wondering for the last one hour as to how come my WIFI signal sooooooo low one? Only one bar and even disappearing wor... So, diconnecting all the time lah! Aiya!!! Go and connect to other ppl's "linksys" network ...instead of my own house one!!! Bodoh or not? Only found out the booo-booo five minute ago... NOW? The signal is full bar lor..
"Heart of Greed"
Waaaaa....just managed to finish watching the HK TVB Series "Heart of Greed'. Have been watching till soooooo late at night. Slept way past two last night...of should I say this morning? H has been watching together with me until the last DVD. He has to go to work and I couldn't wait...so watched the last one myself.
Have to say that I watched until so "yook kann" that I was scolding, cursing, swearing at the characters. H was sniggering beside me, and kept on saying "it's just a show lah"... Anyway, with most shows, of course got HAPPY ending one lah...
Go and watch it! Am sure you also will be scolding, cursing and swearing at some parts! :-)
Which Digital Camera to Buy???
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I am currently using a Fujifilm FinePix Z1 digital camera. Think it needs to be repaired as I find that sometimes the flash doesn't come on at the right instance, resulting in dark gloomy photos. Also, I kinda like cameras that can zooooooooom really far, which my current has limited ability. So am thinking of upgrading my current camera to another newer, better make and model. BUT, which digital camera to buy? There are many brands and models in the market now ranging from Canon, Casio , Kodak, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Sony, and not forgetting Fujifilm FinePix. Where do I start? I chanced upon TestFreaks online, which can help in finding the best digital camera available. There are write-ups on features and helpful reviews too! Need to purchase gadgets other than digital cameras? Fret not! TestFreaks have write-ups and reviews on camcorders, MP3 players, cellphones and TVs too. Don't be shy! Hop over to TestFreaks if you need help in purchasing the best gadgets!
I am currently using a Fujifilm FinePix Z1 digital camera. Think it needs to be repaired as I find that sometimes the flash doesn't come on at the right instance, resulting in dark gloomy photos. Also, I kinda like cameras that can zooooooooom really far, which my current has limited ability. So am thinking of upgrading my current camera to another newer, better make and model. BUT, which digital camera to buy? There are many brands and models in the market now ranging from Canon, Casio , Kodak, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Sony, and not forgetting Fujifilm FinePix. Where do I start? I chanced upon TestFreaks online, which can help in finding the best digital camera available. There are write-ups on features and helpful reviews too! Need to purchase gadgets other than digital cameras? Fret not! TestFreaks have write-ups and reviews on camcorders, MP3 players, cellphones and TVs too. Don't be shy! Hop over to TestFreaks if you need help in purchasing the best gadgets!
Sunday, August 05, 2007
TAG - What do you do with a million bucks?
I've been tagged by Dancing Queen! This tag is "What do you do with a million bucks?"
As one million in the local currency is only approximately RM 400/-, it's nothing to shout about leh.... As most people also use US Dollars over here, I will base this Tag on USD.
$1,000,000.00
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As one million in the local currency is only approximately RM 400/-, it's nothing to shout about leh.... As most people also use US Dollars over here, I will base this Tag on USD.
$1,000,000.00Okay... First, I must go to bed... Of course lah! Otherwise how to DREAM that I have $ 1,000,000.00 leh???????
....ZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....
If I have $1,000,000, first I will pay off some of my housing and investment property debt, and then invest some. Set up some kind of trust fund for my boys. Give some to my parents. Take my whole family to a FUN holiday. Give a bit to worthy charities. And finally, maybe start my own business.
Can $1,000,000.00 achieve all these tasks???? Since only DREAM, can lah!!
Now, who do I give the honor to start dreaming about how they are going to spend their million dollar bucks??
WMD
Very Vera
SAHM
Mommy of Two Angels
Please leave your links in the copy so that it's all connected.
....ZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....
If I have $1,000,000, first I will pay off some of my housing and investment property debt, and then invest some. Set up some kind of trust fund for my boys. Give some to my parents. Take my whole family to a FUN holiday. Give a bit to worthy charities. And finally, maybe start my own business.
Can $1,000,000.00 achieve all these tasks???? Since only DREAM, can lah!!
Now, who do I give the honor to start dreaming about how they are going to spend their million dollar bucks??
WMD
Very Vera
SAHM
Mommy of Two Angels
Please leave your links in the copy so that it's all connected.
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Instructions :
**Start Copy**
Proposition: If you Have $1,000,000.00…………………………………
Requirements: continue above sentences
Tag Mode: 5 blogger
1st - You leave their blog and post link and add to the list below.
2nd - Let the blogger you want to tag know they been tagged by comment in their blog or etc.
What They Do With Their $1 Million
1. SYH will spend for Family.
2. Miche will give to the needy.
3. Montessorimum will keepsake.
4. Mumsgather will secure her kids' financial future.
5. Bkworm will be debt free.
6. Dancing Queen will go on a lifelong holiday.
7. Nomadic Mom will do a multitude of things....
**Start Copy**
Proposition: If you Have $1,000,000.00…………………………………
Requirements: continue above sentences
Tag Mode: 5 blogger
1st - You leave their blog and post link and add to the list below.
2nd - Let the blogger you want to tag know they been tagged by comment in their blog or etc.
What They Do With Their $1 Million
1. SYH will spend for Family.
2. Miche will give to the needy.
3. Montessorimum will keepsake.
4. Mumsgather will secure her kids' financial future.
5. Bkworm will be debt free.
6. Dancing Queen will go on a lifelong holiday.
7. Nomadic Mom will do a multitude of things....
Sale! Sale! Sale!
Everywhere you look in the malls, the SALE sign is UP! Shoes, clothes, toiletries, household goods, sports items etc etc. It is mega tempting to go into these shops to snap up on these deals. But I've just come back from a holiday and have spent loads of money already. So, am trying to refrain from buying. But will I miss out on GREAT deals? But I guess I shouldn't worry too much as I can always get great discount coupons on CouponChief!
As school will be starting soon, I should stock up on gear for the boys. I could get a pair of goggles for S1 from Speedo at 50% off! Also need black leather shoes for the boys. I did get a pair for S2 during the holidays. But S1 didn't buy one. So, perhaps I could use a discount coupon for Payless ShoeSource. There's a 30% off "Back to School" deal.
And as for school bags, there's also a FREE Shipping offer on eBags as part of their "Back to School" deals too!
As school will be starting soon, I should stock up on gear for the boys. I could get a pair of goggles for S1 from Speedo at 50% off! Also need black leather shoes for the boys. I did get a pair for S2 during the holidays. But S1 didn't buy one. So, perhaps I could use a discount coupon for Payless ShoeSource. There's a 30% off "Back to School" deal.
And as for school bags, there's also a FREE Shipping offer on eBags as part of their "Back to School" deals too!
Rocking Blogger Award cum Charity Meme
Waaaa....Another Rocking' Girl Blogger Award!!! This time from Stay-at-home-Mum.
Thank Q! Thank Q!
Mmmmm.. I MUST really really ROCK! Everybody Rock! Let's Rock! Rock around the Clock, tonight!!!!!! YAY...babe...
But this award is not only for fun...it comes with a charity tag.... in aid of an orphanage called Darul Izzah Orphanage.
For each of this meme completed (at least 17 out of the 27 sentences below), generous Idham will donate RM127.00 to the Orphanage, provided it's done by 26 Aug.
So, without further ado, here's my contribution of all 27 sentences:
1. A person is only as good as...he wants to be.
2. Friendship is always... listening and being there for them.
3. To love is to....forgive.
4. Money makes me... want to pay all my loans.
5. I miss...working (a little bit).
6. My way of saying I care is... doing things even if I don't feel like it.
7. I try to spread love and happiness...whenever I am conscious of their importance.
8. Pick the flowers when... the guests are coming!
9. To love someone is... give without expecting to receive.
10. Beauty is... in the eyes of the beholder.
11. When I was thirteen, what I remember the most was...the "hair" jokes that were going around in school.
12. When I was twenty one, I remember... nothing much.
13. I am most happy... when I see my loved ones happy.
14. Nothing makes me happier than... seeing things going according to plan.
15. If I can change one thing... I would have listened more and talked less.
16. If smiles were...medicine, life would be great!
17. Wouldn't it be nice if we could... have peace, happiness and contentment all the time.
18. If you want to have... success, you must work hard.
19. Money is not everything but... without money, many things would not be possible.
20. The most touching moments I have experienced is...when a kind word or a hug is expressed when needed but not asked.
21. I smile when...I am happy.
22. When I am happy...I smile :-).
23. If only I don't have... any negative thoughts, I would be a better person.
24. The best thing I did yesterday was... enjoying baby back ribs with my family at Tony Roma's.
25. If I ever write a book, I will give it this title..."Chinese Wedding Customs" or something like that.
26. One thing I must do before I die... parachute down from a plane.
27. Doing this meme, I feel like... having to use a bit of my brain :-).
So what I am doing now is to pass on the tag and charity meme to the real rockers:
Very Vera
WMD
Digital Framez
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My mom's house has a grand piano in the living room. Two of my younger sisters used to play, but now one is living in the UK and the other in Australia. What has the grand piano become?? Well, it has become a stand for framed photographs of all the grandsons! Soon, the whole grand piano will be filled with photo frames! How can proud grandma display all the various pictures of her grandsons without taking up more space on the piano? By using a few digital photo frames, of course! We could have a range of sizes to create a more dramatic effect. All that needs to be done is to insert the memory card into the digital frame, and the LCD will display all the cute digital photos of the grandsons! And I know DigitalFramez Australia is offering a FREE 256 MB Memory card with every 10 inch frame order. That's a great deal! Don't you think? Other sizes available are 7", 8" and 9" frames. Think I will also get one for my own home!
Terrrible...Terrible..
It's Noon time on Sunday... Just had Bak Pau with Tau Yue Bak (Hokkien Delicacy..could have taken a photo but H was like "I am very hungry lah..." so we makan all liow)..and what are we doing after a heavy lunch??? H and I are going to continue with pou-tai (direct translation is 'boil tape' but these days mana ada tapes? All DVDs liow... ), S1 is playing his PS2 and S2 is at the PC playing some online Dragon game. We are one TERRIBLE LAZY Family. Just now when H asked the kids to come down for lunch, S1 was like "err...where are we going to eat? I don't want to go!" and then H told him that we are just eating at home...and you know what he said "Phew!!! I thought we were going out!!"
Anyway, H and I are watching this HK TVB series titled "Heart of Greed"...or as my mom calls the show "mai pau-yue" show...hehehe.. This show started out to be quite funny... and now the plot thickens and everybody is getting more more and "hakk yann chang"... We sooo gila that we watched till 3.30 am the night before, and 1.30 am last night... So, naturally woke up at 11 am in the morning...HEHEHHE...
Anyway, H and I are watching this HK TVB series titled "Heart of Greed"...or as my mom calls the show "mai pau-yue" show...hehehe.. This show started out to be quite funny... and now the plot thickens and everybody is getting more more and "hakk yann chang"... We sooo gila that we watched till 3.30 am the night before, and 1.30 am last night... So, naturally woke up at 11 am in the morning...HEHEHHE...
Friday, August 03, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, S1!
TODAY is S1's actual birthday. He turns 10!!!
Wa.... my little baby sooooo big boy liow! Where did we go for dinner?? Supposed to pick H up from office and then go to Planet Hollywood. But H called about 4 pm and said that there was a demo in town and the traffic was really really bad...blah blah blah. So, we (as in boys and I) ended up having dinner at Pizza Hut (what to do?? S1 enjoys Pizza at Pizza Hut!) and tapau-ing KFC for H. He took a taxi home instead of having the driver jam all the way to town to pick him up. Wanted to get a cake for S1 and he said "No need"! So...no cake blowing wor.. But I supposed that's okay lah...since he's had a party here and back in KL...so, had two birthday cakes liow...
Wa.... my little baby sooooo big boy liow! Where did we go for dinner?? Supposed to pick H up from office and then go to Planet Hollywood. But H called about 4 pm and said that there was a demo in town and the traffic was really really bad...blah blah blah. So, we (as in boys and I) ended up having dinner at Pizza Hut (what to do?? S1 enjoys Pizza at Pizza Hut!) and tapau-ing KFC for H. He took a taxi home instead of having the driver jam all the way to town to pick him up. Wanted to get a cake for S1 and he said "No need"! So...no cake blowing wor.. But I supposed that's okay lah...since he's had a party here and back in KL...so, had two birthday cakes liow...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, S1!!!
Back Home
Yup! Yup! Yup!
Got home this Wednesday...after 3 weeks + 1 day in Malaysia. Basically, have been sleeping, eating and bumming around during this time. Would my routine of sleeping, eating and bumming around change since I am back home??? Errrrr.... I don't think so lor... Heheheh... with boys still on their Summer Holidays, I don't really have to wake up early...so SLEEP till "dit thau chio kar cherng" (sleep until sun shines on the butt)!!! Hahaha...
Got home this Wednesday...after 3 weeks + 1 day in Malaysia. Basically, have been sleeping, eating and bumming around during this time. Would my routine of sleeping, eating and bumming around change since I am back home??? Errrrr.... I don't think so lor... Heheheh... with boys still on their Summer Holidays, I don't really have to wake up early...so SLEEP till "dit thau chio kar cherng" (sleep until sun shines on the butt)!!! Hahaha...
Monday, July 30, 2007
EAT! EAT! EAT!
Waa.....These few days like EAT non-stop!!! Let me recall... Friday Nite, we had seafood at Pantai Seafood (think that's what's it's called) in the area near Sungai Ara (Near BU 11). Had crabs in chilli sauce, soft shell crabs in salted egg yolk, prawns, fish, mantis prawn...Saturday Nite, we went to Loong Foong Seafood in Paramount, and TOday, we went to Oriental Pavillion at Jaya 33 for Dim Sum, and then to Mizi Steamboat in Puchong for Dinner. Really ciak ciak ciak NON-stop! Looked at myself in the mirror this morning...wah...my face like sooooooooo PUI already. Really need to "kiam ciak" lah... :-(
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Innovative Tutor
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Had coffee with two girlfriends today (I know that I seem to eat and drink alot lately! ) and the hot topic of discussion was our boys' education. Yes, between the three of us, we have 8 boys! Anyway, my girlfriend was concerned about the spoon-feeding, rote-learning of the local system; whether such a system would stifle the children's development in a global society. Stopping short of transferring the kids to an international school, perhaps the next best thing would be to supplement the current syllabus with something more exciting from an innovative tutor. One that would be able to entice the natural curiosity of children, allowing them to explore, experiment and ask questions whenever they wished.
Had coffee with two girlfriends today (I know that I seem to eat and drink alot lately! ) and the hot topic of discussion was our boys' education. Yes, between the three of us, we have 8 boys! Anyway, my girlfriend was concerned about the spoon-feeding, rote-learning of the local system; whether such a system would stifle the children's development in a global society. Stopping short of transferring the kids to an international school, perhaps the next best thing would be to supplement the current syllabus with something more exciting from an innovative tutor. One that would be able to entice the natural curiosity of children, allowing them to explore, experiment and ask questions whenever they wished.
Drying Up...
Have to say that the opps for blogging for money are getting less these days...for me that is. Most of the opps on PPP exclude Blogspot. Sometimes, I see that there are a total of 110 opps, but the qualified ones are only like 10 or less. And most of these opps are on "looking for romance" etc... Aiya... So sad leh... And then the PayU2Blog also these days only like 1 assignment per week, as compared to the initial 10 in the first week. Smorty also NO opps... So, guessed no pocket money for me!!!! *SIGH* Some more come back to KL only spend spend spend!!!! Hopefully the consultancy thingy will bear some fruit!!!
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Misha's Mummy Very Clever!!!
I have to write this!!! Misha's Mummy is very clever leh.... We have NEVER met, and I don't know how....she could identify me and my boys at 1Utama on Friday. Took boys there to use up our MPH vouchers....and there was an exhibition on Janome Sewing Machines, just outside of MPH. There was a demo, and I was explaining to my boys about the programmable sewing machines. I don't think I was that LOUD or screaming at my kids.... How did she know that it was me leh?????? I am soooooo easily identifiable meh?? SO, I think this Misha's Mummy got six sense lah!!!!! How come never come and ask me "Are You Nomadic Mom?"....We could have gone to DELICIOUS and eat some scones with cream and jam!!! Aiya...what could be worst?? If it's not me, then the woman would just say "chee sin" only ma...haaaahehheeehhhee
So...want to meet at 1Utama next week???? DELICIOUS it must!
So...want to meet at 1Utama next week???? DELICIOUS it must!
Adult Diapers!
Most people would think that they would be in the ripe old age of ninety before they require incontinence supplies. On the contrary, you would be surprised how handy these would be when your belly acts up after the hot curry meal that you had for dinner! I mean life still goes on, even if you are suffering from diarrhea! Kids still need to be picked up from school, bills to be paid, groceries to be bought etc etc. You wouldn't want to be caught dead with a yucky smelly stain on your pants. Would you?
Friday, July 27, 2007
Soooooo Ulu, meh???
I had lunch with one of my ex-colleagues yesterday, and then popped into the office to say my Hellos to everyone, and to collect a tax letter from HRD. While waiting for my letter, small talk ensued... I donno why, but people must think that my life must be quite sad and miserable over in the third world country...
....that my kids don't go to school, and are home-schooled! WHY would anyone think that? Would I even go to a country where my kids have NO proper education??? Of course, then I have to say that they go to the BRITISH school lah....
....that I am grounded in my house because I don't drive there! Aiyo..... Again, I have to say I have a driver...
I am soooooo "cham" looking meh??? BLECH....
....that my kids don't go to school, and are home-schooled! WHY would anyone think that? Would I even go to a country where my kids have NO proper education??? Of course, then I have to say that they go to the BRITISH school lah....
....that I am grounded in my house because I don't drive there! Aiyo..... Again, I have to say I have a driver...
I am soooooo "cham" looking meh??? BLECH....
Reading Tutors
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Boys and I were at the bookshop this afternoon, and S2 was reviewing a "Book of Knowledge" at the counter, and was reading out loud. A lady overheard his reading and commented that he could read rather well for his age. I have to say that the reading tutors had helped to improve his reading tremendously!
Boys and I were at the bookshop this afternoon, and S2 was reviewing a "Book of Knowledge" at the counter, and was reading out loud. A lady overheard his reading and commented that he could read rather well for his age. I have to say that the reading tutors had helped to improve his reading tremendously!
Time Flies...
Not to say that I am feeling nostalgic or what... but my little cousin whom I used to accompany to feed the ducks (a favorite pastime of ours when I was living in UK) when she was just a toddler is turning 20 this year! Somehow, in the back of my mind, I still think that she's a little girl... but this little girl has just completed her first year at Oxford University... Waaaaaaa... Very clever girl hor?? But she doesn't want to remain there wor... So, will transfer out to another uni when new term starts.
Anyway, my dad very bad leh... kept asking her to "SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH!". .... Heehee...cause she speaks with the proper British accent.... aiya..of course lah, she's born there and she's been in boarding schools since 12 years old wor... If she speaks our MALAYSIAN English, then something is very very wrong!
Well,...my older son also ten this year.... don't want to say old also cannot!!!
Anyway, my dad very bad leh... kept asking her to "SPEAK PROPER ENGLISH!". .... Heehee...cause she speaks with the proper British accent.... aiya..of course lah, she's born there and she's been in boarding schools since 12 years old wor... If she speaks our MALAYSIAN English, then something is very very wrong!
Well,...my older son also ten this year.... don't want to say old also cannot!!!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
20 YEARS!!
20 Years AGO, on this day.. H and I started to "pak-tor".... :-) waaaaa...time flies wor....
I was going through some old photos... we looked sooooooooo young then!!!
Okay lah..better go to bed now.. so sleepy liow...
I was going through some old photos... we looked sooooooooo young then!!!
Okay lah..better go to bed now.. so sleepy liow...
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Rockin' Girl Blogger
Kekekeke.... Laundryamah voted me wor...Not because I am a cool looking gal, but because she said I always ROCK in the Yeeeeeee Haaaaaaaar sense.. Kekekeke... velly malu ler... Like I some GILA woman like that. No lah.. Seriously, I am a very naive goody-goody girl lah...
Healy also voted me wor.... heheheh.. I become famous or not?????
Who can I vote? Most blogger I know also already ROCKING!!! WHo else will ROCK?????
DIY Stuff
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I know this sounds strange, but I am into DIY. I'm normally the one that will buy the tool box, screws and stuff! I'm the one that hammers the hooks onto the walls to hang the paintings. I'm the one that actually sand our outdoor teak table, and then oil it. Honest! I'm also quite a neat freak, and I would love to have some RED-colored metallic custom cabinets to store all my DIY stuff! And perhaps a workbench for some craft work too!
I know this sounds strange, but I am into DIY. I'm normally the one that will buy the tool box, screws and stuff! I'm the one that hammers the hooks onto the walls to hang the paintings. I'm the one that actually sand our outdoor teak table, and then oil it. Honest! I'm also quite a neat freak, and I would love to have some RED-colored metallic custom cabinets to store all my DIY stuff! And perhaps a workbench for some craft work too!
Consulting Job??
Got a call from my ex-boss this evening. When I saw the caller ID, I was a bit weary... wondering what could he want? Well, turns out that the company that he part owns may want to use my expertise in wastewater/water treatment in the Third World Country that I am currently residing. Told me to work out some consulting rates, and how they can pay me.... and working permits and such. Rates and payment may be quite easy to work out...but permits may be a little trickier. I cannot be seen OUTRIGHT working as my residence permit prohibits it. And such part-time work somehow doesn't warrant me going through all the RED tape to get a work permit, right? I think have to ask H to find out a little bit on this...
Will see what the job entails....got to wait for the call..... But from I hear from my ex-boss is site survey and basically ask all the right questions, blah blah blah...But the design and actual work will be done by the people over in Singapore. Then I look-see the final proposal/design when they are done. Think it sounds alright... See lah...
Mmm...HOW much should I charge per hour???? Any ideas??
Will see what the job entails....got to wait for the call..... But from I hear from my ex-boss is site survey and basically ask all the right questions, blah blah blah...But the design and actual work will be done by the people over in Singapore. Then I look-see the final proposal/design when they are done. Think it sounds alright... See lah...
Mmm...HOW much should I charge per hour???? Any ideas??
Golf Gear
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From my previous post, I mentioned that I've bought a set of golf clubs. What is still missing from my gear is a pair of golf shoes. I wanted to wait for a sale before I purchase a pair.... Well, always good to save some cash, right? Went to my golf lesson in a pair of old Timberlands, and my golf instructor took one look at then and commented "This type of shoes are not for golf! It's for shopping! Please buy a pair soon!". How can I save some cash and at the same time get a pair of shoes asap??? Well, with discount coupons. Of course! The online site KeepCash has discount coupons from many golfing stores. But think I like the GolfBalls.com coupons. They currently have a $10 off for every $20 Purchase. That's 50% OFF! Is that GREAT or what??
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From my previous post, I mentioned that I've bought a set of golf clubs. What is still missing from my gear is a pair of golf shoes. I wanted to wait for a sale before I purchase a pair.... Well, always good to save some cash, right? Went to my golf lesson in a pair of old Timberlands, and my golf instructor took one look at then and commented "This type of shoes are not for golf! It's for shopping! Please buy a pair soon!". How can I save some cash and at the same time get a pair of shoes asap??? Well, with discount coupons. Of course! The online site KeepCash has discount coupons from many golfing stores. But think I like the GolfBalls.com coupons. They currently have a $10 off for every $20 Purchase. That's 50% OFF! Is that GREAT or what??
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Old Photos...
My scrapbooking kakis were all telling me that those adhesive-type photo albums are NO good for photographs. So looked through the old albums to try to see if I can transfer the photos to new albums. Well, there were of course some old old photographs of me... with those BIG plastic framed spectacles. Some more in PINK colour wor... Hahaha.. Late 80s style kind lah. I started wearing contact lens around mid 80s but of course still wear glasses when take out lens right?? So, got some photographs lah.. I showed to S1 ...
Me: Who do you think this is?
S1: Errrr....Mmmm... Grandma?
Grandma: No! It's your mother.
S1: Omigod!!! You are a NERD!
Me: How dare you call me a NERD!
S2: Errrrr...Geek then!
You see lah.. sei mou?????
Me: Who do you think this is?
S1: Errrr....Mmmm... Grandma?
Grandma: No! It's your mother.
S1: Omigod!!! You are a NERD!
Me: How dare you call me a NERD!
S2: Errrrr...Geek then!
You see lah.. sei mou?????
Monday, July 23, 2007
Alone...
Have you ever felt really ALONE in a room-ful of people??? A room filled with relatives, friends and family? All the people you've known for donkey of years. But yet....feeling alone and not understood at all????
BTW, I'm fine.....just writing rubbish...I guessed...
BTW, I'm fine.....just writing rubbish...I guessed...
Weight Loss
I recently put on some weight. Don't ask me how.... But probably because I've stopped yoga for awhile and I've been binging (thinking that since now I'm doing golf and scuba diving, I deserve to eat a little??). If I don't go on some kind of diet soon, I will not be able to fit into my clothes. I've recently discovered that there is an African plant called hoodia that can suppress one's appetite and thus promote weight loss. Perhaps, I should try this out!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Visit to Dermatologist
Well, think I've had umpteen posts about my problematic feet. I finally visited another Skin Specialist here in Malaysia. My mom had previously consulted this male doctor and found him to be really good. Anyway, when we went to the medical center, he was on leave. But there was another dermatologist (woman) there. And of course the nurses asked if I wanted to see her instead. My mom, who was standing next to me kept on saying "No! We want the man! We want the man!". The way she said it was really quite funny!!! Notti people would know what I mean...heee hee...
Anyway, when he looked at my feet, he said it didn't look like fungal infection at all. But he did another skin scrape anyway, and analysed the sample immediately. Confirmed that it wasn't fungal infection or whatever. Just a type of eczema. He looked at the medication provided by the doctor I saw in the THIRD WORLD COUNTRY and commented the oral medication prescribed was not the right one!!! But the first medication was CORRECT lah... So cialatt!!
I was not prescribed any oral medication this time...just some creams and ointment. AND the MAIN advice is to STOP PEELING my kaki!!!! My mom commented that if I don't stop peeling my feet with my itchy fingers, ten doctors will not cure my problematic feet!
Anyway, when he looked at my feet, he said it didn't look like fungal infection at all. But he did another skin scrape anyway, and analysed the sample immediately. Confirmed that it wasn't fungal infection or whatever. Just a type of eczema. He looked at the medication provided by the doctor I saw in the THIRD WORLD COUNTRY and commented the oral medication prescribed was not the right one!!! But the first medication was CORRECT lah... So cialatt!!
I was not prescribed any oral medication this time...just some creams and ointment. AND the MAIN advice is to STOP PEELING my kaki!!!! My mom commented that if I don't stop peeling my feet with my itchy fingers, ten doctors will not cure my problematic feet!
Mailboxes Galore!
I grew up knowing only one kind of mailboxes, i.e the mail slot type (see picture below). It's built into the pillar that supports the front gate at my parent's house. 
It never occurred to me that there were all sorts available. I guessed I just didn't really paid any attention to mailboxes....until I went on holiday Down Under. The homes over there are measured in acres! As opposed to our usual 22 x 75 ft homes over here. Many a times, you can't even see the houses itself. All you see are the residential mailboxes at the start of the driveway. It's quite interesting, as you would be driving along a country road, and you see mailboxes of all shapes, sizes and colours peeping out by the side. I guessed their owners take great pride to install mailboxes that represents their own unique style and taste.
Thereafter, I somehow do notice the different types and designs of mailboxes. Even the ones that line the Wisteria Lane houses in Desperate Housewives!! Well, there really are ALL sorts of mailboxes available in the market! Commercial mailboxes, column-type mailboxes, wall-mount mailboxes etc. The list is endless!
It never occurred to me that there were all sorts available. I guessed I just didn't really paid any attention to mailboxes....until I went on holiday Down Under. The homes over there are measured in acres! As opposed to our usual 22 x 75 ft homes over here. Many a times, you can't even see the houses itself. All you see are the residential mailboxes at the start of the driveway. It's quite interesting, as you would be driving along a country road, and you see mailboxes of all shapes, sizes and colours peeping out by the side. I guessed their owners take great pride to install mailboxes that represents their own unique style and taste.
Thereafter, I somehow do notice the different types and designs of mailboxes. Even the ones that line the Wisteria Lane houses in Desperate Housewives!! Well, there really are ALL sorts of mailboxes available in the market! Commercial mailboxes, column-type mailboxes, wall-mount mailboxes etc. The list is endless!
My Cheeky Fella...
I have to say that my S2 is one cheeky fella...
Took him to 1Utama the other day as he wanted to go to Art Attack (S1 didn't want to come).. As I was walking past Women's Secret, S2 said "Let's see what's the women's secret" and proceeded into the store, and then turned over a bra to look behind and then commented "what's the women's secret?" and then to another bra, and repeated the action and the comments "what's the woment's secret?" ...he did that to about 3 to 4 bras... I had to drrrraaaagggg him out of there... Soooooooo me-malu-kan.
When I "banked" him at Art Attack, it's like normal lah.. all the instructors were busy with other kids and their projects. BUT when I picked him up, they were all singing their "Goodbyes!" to him cheerfully, like best of pals like that. Knowing S2...must have either charmed them all or drove them gila liow...hahahha. Think that fella told his entire life story to the instructors. and soooo patt... asked his instructor if she was married lah, how old lah...etc etc..
I asked him.."you sure told people which country you lived". He replied "Yeah". Then I said "I'm sure you told them what school you went to too!". Then he replied "No! See! You don't really know me after all!!!!". Really pei-lei-chuai-cheong!!!
Took him to 1Utama the other day as he wanted to go to Art Attack (S1 didn't want to come).. As I was walking past Women's Secret, S2 said "Let's see what's the women's secret" and proceeded into the store, and then turned over a bra to look behind and then commented "what's the women's secret?" and then to another bra, and repeated the action and the comments "what's the woment's secret?" ...he did that to about 3 to 4 bras... I had to drrrraaaagggg him out of there... Soooooooo me-malu-kan.
When I "banked" him at Art Attack, it's like normal lah.. all the instructors were busy with other kids and their projects. BUT when I picked him up, they were all singing their "Goodbyes!" to him cheerfully, like best of pals like that. Knowing S2...must have either charmed them all or drove them gila liow...hahahha. Think that fella told his entire life story to the instructors. and soooo patt... asked his instructor if she was married lah, how old lah...etc etc..
I asked him.."you sure told people which country you lived". He replied "Yeah". Then I said "I'm sure you told them what school you went to too!". Then he replied "No! See! You don't really know me after all!!!!". Really pei-lei-chuai-cheong!!!
Monday, July 16, 2007
Four..Four...Four...Four...
First, I also want to say "choi!" lah..this 4-4-4-4 business.. in Chinese very mm-lai-see.... This TAG is from Mott over at her tropical island or now some mountains liow.. Hope I can do this before the juice in my Apple become dried up.
Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Shit Cleaner - Hahaha... yes..worked in a company that designs wastewater treatment plants
2. CON-Sultan - heheehee worked in an evironmental consultancy firm...that talk kok...
3. Table Banger - My boss always say I bang table wor....when talking to contractor lah...
4. ????
Four places I have lived:
1. Petaling Jaya
2. London
3. Swansea
4. Bangkok ...got more wor...??!!??
Four Country I have been on vacation:
1. Greece
2. Australia
3. US of A
4. Italy...this one also got more wor...
Four of my favorite foods:
Wa...this one very difficult...I so wai-sik.
1. Fish Head BeeHoon
2. Chue Yoke Meen.... Aiya..what happened to No.3?? Put here lah.. Mee Yoke
4. CRABS!!!!
Four places you would rather be right now:
1. Blogging in the comforts of my home rather than sitting on this HARD chair in the cafe
2. Maybe on nice comfy bed
3. On a soft comfy bed
4. Really really on a soft comfy bed...my butt velly pain liow...think I've been sitting on this HARD uncomfy chair for about 2 hours....wanna balik liow..
Four friends to tag:
Have not been connected...do not know who has or not done this tag...so no need lah ar... Please excuse me, okie???
Trucks Everywhere!
I never really took notice of trucks on the road....I mean sure..there were those dirt-covered trucks that hauled the usual construction materials. But hey! Who notices them?? But when we moved to Bangkok a few years back. It was like WHOAAAAA... trucks were everywhere. And they ain't hauling construction materials, I tell ya! These trucks were gleaming cool-looking mean machines! You see nicely made-up petite ladies behind the wheels of these trucks too! But trucks are quite practical considering you can haul ALL the super deals at that Furniture Sale!!! I once wanted to buy a teak shelf which was really really cheap. But it was cash and carry and it certainly couldn't fit into my SUV. A truck would have been able to haul it back! With a truck bed liner, there won't be any scratches too... Awwww...wished I had a truck then.
Orlando Magic!!
Orlando, Florida...
I think this place is where every kid wants to be! DisneyWorld, Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center, SeaWorld, Universal Studios etc etc.. H and I would love to bring the boys here for a holiday. It would have to be for at least 2 weeks. I doubt anything less than that would be sufficient to cover all the wonderful places. For that duration, we would rent an Orlando vacation home. I love the idea of having all the comforts of a home. The separate living spaces for the boys to chill out (so that they won't bother us!), washer/dryer (you won't believe how many sets of clothes the boys can go through in a day when they get active!) and the fully-equipped kitchen to prepare little snacks for those little growling tummies!
I think this place is where every kid wants to be! DisneyWorld, Busch Gardens, Kennedy Space Center, SeaWorld, Universal Studios etc etc.. H and I would love to bring the boys here for a holiday. It would have to be for at least 2 weeks. I doubt anything less than that would be sufficient to cover all the wonderful places. For that duration, we would rent an Orlando vacation home. I love the idea of having all the comforts of a home. The separate living spaces for the boys to chill out (so that they won't bother us!), washer/dryer (you won't believe how many sets of clothes the boys can go through in a day when they get active!) and the fully-equipped kitchen to prepare little snacks for those little growling tummies!
Treasure Hunt Clues..
Okay..here are some of the clues that was thought of by my very very clever Speech Pathologist Sister who resides down under...
You won’t find your next clue
Under your enemy’s head,
But rather underneath the
Birthday boy’s bed!
A pirate’s ship holds many secrets
as it travels beyond the sea…
Your next clue is in a pirate’s “ship”.
What could you travel in?
ARRRRRRRRR!!!
You are getting close!
The vast waters of crystal clear
Needs some cleaning too!
Seek this machine for the next clue!
you're very close, young pirate
to your destination
what you seek for lies,
somewhere in the kitchen!
where chickens are roasted
cakes are baked
you can cook lots here,
...even your enemy's head!
There's a few more lah...but don't have them with me now lah.. Anyway, here's a Pirate Joke..
You won’t find your next clue
Under your enemy’s head,
But rather underneath the
Birthday boy’s bed!
A pirate’s ship holds many secrets
as it travels beyond the sea…
Your next clue is in a pirate’s “ship”.
What could you travel in?
ARRRRRRRRR!!!
You are getting close!
The vast waters of crystal clear
Needs some cleaning too!
Seek this machine for the next clue!
you're very close, young pirate
to your destination
what you seek for lies,
somewhere in the kitchen!
where chickens are roasted
cakes are baked
you can cook lots here,
...even your enemy's head!
There's a few more lah...but don't have them with me now lah.. Anyway, here's a Pirate Joke..
Why are pirates pirates?
Because they ARRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!
Hahahhaa....
Hahahhaa....
Education Today
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These days, everyone has a university degree of some sort or other. Gone were the days where having a degree makes you special, a cut above the rest. As my aunt says, throw a stone into any crowd and I am sure you will hit a university graduate with a bachelor's degree. I thought that was quite funny. But it is indeed very true. These days, a bachelor's degree may not be sufficient to guarantee you a job. Employers have a vast pool of potential employees to choose from. How do you distinguish yourself from the rest? Perhaps, a master degree? Or even a doctorate degree? Excel in other extra-curricular activities? Be an expert speaker-presenter? The list is endless, and only you would know which suits you best!
These days, everyone has a university degree of some sort or other. Gone were the days where having a degree makes you special, a cut above the rest. As my aunt says, throw a stone into any crowd and I am sure you will hit a university graduate with a bachelor's degree. I thought that was quite funny. But it is indeed very true. These days, a bachelor's degree may not be sufficient to guarantee you a job. Employers have a vast pool of potential employees to choose from. How do you distinguish yourself from the rest? Perhaps, a master degree? Or even a doctorate degree? Excel in other extra-curricular activities? Be an expert speaker-presenter? The list is endless, and only you would know which suits you best!
Disconnected!! Very Chamm
Aiya...this NO internet connection in the house is very chamm lah... And my neighbour doesn't go online so often. The other day said that I was gonna put in the Treasure Hunt clues...halfway writing I was like "eh..what happenned?" Alamak...that fella turned off his WIFI wor. Siow siow H actually said "you can ask him to leave it on!". GILA! If that fella know ppl using his bandwidth sure lagi he will protect with passwords and such, right?? Besides, don't even know which neighbour lah...
Anyway, am now sitting in a cafe wor... SO chammmm to check my email, and all... Worst of all, got to eat a very very fattening brownies with vanilla ice-cream!!! Some more Laundryamah said I "fei-chor" wor.... Bleccccchhhhh....
Anyway, am now sitting in a cafe wor... SO chammmm to check my email, and all... Worst of all, got to eat a very very fattening brownies with vanilla ice-cream!!! Some more Laundryamah said I "fei-chor" wor.... Bleccccchhhhh....
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Little Doggies...
We have had pet doggies for quite a long time. And they have always been the cute little ones. Pomeranians. Spitz. Mixed Pomeranian Spitz and now Miniature Pinschers. Think the most we had was 4 dogs at one time. Being a pet owner for that many years, I didn't know that there's actually Organic dog food available in the market. Did you? Well, there is. And man's best friend (In this case, woman's best friend??) does deserve every bit of healthy food available!
Empty Spaces!
Just went out with my girlfriend this afternoon. In our chats, the topic of living space came up... and of course in my case...I have too much empty space in my current house. I suppose I could either leave the empty spaces for my two boys to run about (which they do!), or to furnish with tastefully designed home furniture. I have not really decided yet. What do you advise?
Sporadic Connection
Aiyo......I feel sooooooo "disconnected"!!!!
NO Internet Connection over here at my mom's place!!! I have to rely on the whims of one of my neighbours... Errr...I have been "borrowing" his or her wifi...... So, think he or she have been out partying the last few nights...so had no connection whatsoever lah.
Today, I came and test out..wah! got connection wor... So, I have to blog to my heart's content lah!!! HEHEHEHE....
NO Internet Connection over here at my mom's place!!! I have to rely on the whims of one of my neighbours... Errr...I have been "borrowing" his or her wifi...... So, think he or she have been out partying the last few nights...so had no connection whatsoever lah.
Today, I came and test out..wah! got connection wor... So, I have to blog to my heart's content lah!!! HEHEHEHE....
Mycenaean Gold
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Since ancient times, gold has symbolized wealth and guaranteed power. When H and I visited the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, we saw how important Gold was in the ancient Mycenaean civilization. There were all sorts of gold artifacts. Gold swords. Gold ornaments. Gold cups. Gold jewelery. And the most significant artifact was the Golden Mask of Agamemnon (see the photo that I took) that dated back to approximately 1580 BC. 
Fast forward to the 21st Century. Gold is STILL as important as it was in ancient times. And it goes on to show that gold is a good long term investment. You can purchase gold in either coin or ingot form from Monex Deposit Company (MDC.
Fast forward to the 21st Century. Gold is STILL as important as it was in ancient times. And it goes on to show that gold is a good long term investment. You can purchase gold in either coin or ingot form from Monex Deposit Company (MDC.Wednesday, July 11, 2007
S1's PIRATES PARTY
We had S1's Party on Saturday, 7th July 2007.... almost one month earlier than his actual birthday. I expected a total of about 15 kids. But ended up with only 9. Some that said they will come didn't turn up. Even with fewer kids, think it was still okay. I managed to buy some Pirate's Themed tattoos which the kids LOVED! Sculpted some balloon swords for their pirates' duel. Also let the kids have a hand in making their own candy floss....but in the end, I still have to do it.
It did start to drizzle a little bit, but luckily stopped after about 10 minutes. I was thinking AIYO...how am I gonna entertain the kids if it rained?? The whole idea was throw them into the pool! Boys played with water bombs, swam, fought etc. Had a Treasure Hunt too. Will post some of the clues (which was cleverly thought-up by my youngest sis...her ENGRISH VELLY GOOD ONE!!) later...
Thought the Treasure Chest cake looked pretty good. I was quite pleased with it. (Nope! I didn't make the cake.) Brought back those pirates posters...so who knows? I might have another Pirates Party here in PJ.
It did start to drizzle a little bit, but luckily stopped after about 10 minutes. I was thinking AIYO...how am I gonna entertain the kids if it rained?? The whole idea was throw them into the pool! Boys played with water bombs, swam, fought etc. Had a Treasure Hunt too. Will post some of the clues (which was cleverly thought-up by my youngest sis...her ENGRISH VELLY GOOD ONE!!) later...
Thought the Treasure Chest cake looked pretty good. I was quite pleased with it. (Nope! I didn't make the cake.) Brought back those pirates posters...so who knows? I might have another Pirates Party here in PJ.
Mandarin Tuition
Tomorrow. Boys will start on their mandarin tuition. Yup! Holiday also must do some work what.
Kiasu? Nope!
Just that the boys need to polish up on their mandarin...especially S2. His mandarin-speaking ability is zilch! Plus need to REMIND them that they are chinese! Everyone is saying that my boys speak with some ang-moh accent already. I donno. I can't tell. I still think they speak very Malaysian lah..
Anyway, they will have this tuition 3 times a week. 1 1/2 hours each time. Not too bad what. Otherwise they will be watching TV, playing games. Right? Just today, one was playing gameboy and the other watching TV for many many hours leh.
S2's Singaporean classmate actually have to GO to the normal Singapore school this holidays. Immediately the British School breaks for the summer holidays, they went back to Singapore, and started on the Singapore school. Will be doing this for the whole of the Summer Holidays. So, lagi NO holiday for him.
Kiasu? Nope!
Just that the boys need to polish up on their mandarin...especially S2. His mandarin-speaking ability is zilch! Plus need to REMIND them that they are chinese! Everyone is saying that my boys speak with some ang-moh accent already. I donno. I can't tell. I still think they speak very Malaysian lah..
Anyway, they will have this tuition 3 times a week. 1 1/2 hours each time. Not too bad what. Otherwise they will be watching TV, playing games. Right? Just today, one was playing gameboy and the other watching TV for many many hours leh.
S2's Singaporean classmate actually have to GO to the normal Singapore school this holidays. Immediately the British School breaks for the summer holidays, they went back to Singapore, and started on the Singapore school. Will be doing this for the whole of the Summer Holidays. So, lagi NO holiday for him.
Furniture for Guest Room
About a week ago, H told me that his sis and BIL will be in town for a visit. But he didn't tell me that they would be staying at our house. And I just found out today that MIL will be going too. As I have previously mentioned, my guest room has only ONE SINGLE bed and nothing else! This means that MIL will have to sleep in the boys' room. SIL and her hubby will sleep in the guest room. One of them would have to be on the mattress on the floor though. So, guessed I really have to buy some furniture for the guest room soon. My dad did complained about "letting guests sleep on the floor!!!". I checked out Coaster Furniture . They do have great bedroom sets.
Real Estate Agents
I recently got news that the tenant for our house may want to terminate the lease before the contract expires. When I told H about it, he was suggesting that we engage a real estate agent to put the house on the market. Somehow, he figured that we won't be coming home for a long time. I have to say that I did not like the idea at all, not having a house that we can call ours. I voiced it up to him. I guessed he relented and then suggested that we inform the agent so that a new tenant can be found soonest possible.
First Day Home!
Just came back from my Hokkien Mee dinner at O&S. The hokkien mee okay lah..but the beehoon not good leh.. Anyway, also had the Stingray Panggang, Satay, Rojak and the Tauhu Sumbat. Yeah..like eat alot hor??
This morning already had my roti canai x 2 and teh tarik at Pandi's (think wrong spelling is it??). Boys wanted to have roti tissue... otherwise would have gone to eat my kway teow soup. After that, took boys to the indian barber place nearby to have their haircuts. Last Sunday, boys wanted to cut their hair at this salon where they get their hair washed too. So... "thann" lah these boys! I said NO since we are coming home already...RM 8 at the Indian Barber vs. RM 20 at the salon wor...of course I chose the cheaper option lah!!!
This morning already had my roti canai x 2 and teh tarik at Pandi's (think wrong spelling is it??). Boys wanted to have roti tissue... otherwise would have gone to eat my kway teow soup. After that, took boys to the indian barber place nearby to have their haircuts. Last Sunday, boys wanted to cut their hair at this salon where they get their hair washed too. So... "thann" lah these boys! I said NO since we are coming home already...RM 8 at the Indian Barber vs. RM 20 at the salon wor...of course I chose the cheaper option lah!!!
Jewelery Storage
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As I was getting the boys' and my passports from the safe for our trip home, I saw my little plastic box which I used to store some of my jewelery Thought that I should bring it back with me, as it would be safer back home than over there. Besides, I don't change my jewelery with what I wear. So there's really no point to keep them over there. I was pondering...what if the customs officer stop and query me about this box of jewelery? Would they say that I am a smuggler of some sort? I was thinking of answers to reply...just in case. I was thinking maybe I could say that I am traveling and need to change my jewelery with what I wear. But the problem was that the box is a normal plasticware that one would use to store leftovers! Now, if I would have one of those fashionable Jewelery Storage bags from www.yazzii.com, then I am sure the customs officer would believe me!!!
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Balik Kampung...
TODAY is THE Day!!!
Yup! Boys and I balik kampung to PeeJay today... Just putting in a short post to kill some time before we go to the airport...First have to drop by the mall to buy the very yummy DONUTS!!! Velly velly good ones..Even better than Krispy Kreme!!!! Or is it spelled with "C"s??
Anyway, since we will be gone for 3 weeks. Had to do last minute cooking last night...so H still has some food to eat! Hahahah..Of course he will be gallavanting when we are not around..But also must keep some foods in the freezer lor.. Made "Lor Mai Kai" and Curry Chicken Filling. The latter for him to use as filling for his toasted sandwiches. Also stocked up the fridge with CapriSonne and other sugar-laden drinks! Hahahah..
Sorry...ar..if didn't go blog hopping... got to pack and last minute instructions to be given to maid..etc etc.. My maid shiok lah. Only need to come to work 3 times a week whilst we are gone... Okay..over and out...till later...
Yup! Boys and I balik kampung to PeeJay today... Just putting in a short post to kill some time before we go to the airport...First have to drop by the mall to buy the very yummy DONUTS!!! Velly velly good ones..Even better than Krispy Kreme!!!! Or is it spelled with "C"s??
Anyway, since we will be gone for 3 weeks. Had to do last minute cooking last night...so H still has some food to eat! Hahahah..Of course he will be gallavanting when we are not around..But also must keep some foods in the freezer lor.. Made "Lor Mai Kai" and Curry Chicken Filling. The latter for him to use as filling for his toasted sandwiches. Also stocked up the fridge with CapriSonne and other sugar-laden drinks! Hahahah..
Sorry...ar..if didn't go blog hopping... got to pack and last minute instructions to be given to maid..etc etc.. My maid shiok lah. Only need to come to work 3 times a week whilst we are gone... Okay..over and out...till later...
Monday, July 09, 2007
Kids Bedding
Think every woman has a thing for linens. Towels, sheets with coordinating pillow cases, duvet covers, etc etc. I absolutely love to buy bedding. So much so that I've been barred from buying more by H. Hahaha.. But he didn't mention anything about buying kids bedding!!! I just LOVE coordinating bedding. Boys' bedding designs include Spiderman, Finding Nemo, Harry Potter, Power Rangers, Jackie Chan Adventures....the list goes on and on :-). If there's one on Pirates, I would LOVE to add to my collection.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Laundryamah's Maid Baju
Amah... This is the baju that I bought for your maid. Size MEDIUM in Blue as requested. Bought two sets. The set comes with a pair of bermuda-length shorts which I didn't take any picture. Errr...sorry picture is not rotated. Using new ibook now and am still very blurr blurr...thought I rotated it but donno why leh... 
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Mailboxes
Did you know that there are different types of make and designs of Mailboxes ? Curbside, Column, Wall-mounted etc. etc.....Back home, we lived in a link house which only had a slit in the pillar by the gate for our mail. And now in our current rented home, even a slit is NON-existent....let alone a mailbox!
New Toy Surprise!!!
H wanted to cut his hair this morning... So we went to the mall...
Took boys jalan-jalan and then went to the barber to meet up with H. Boys went in first, and when I went in, they said in unison "DAD bought a new computer to surprise you". Well, he sure did....here it is
I have to say that I was rather surprised! It looks quite canggih. Yeah?? I am now using my new iMac to blog. I have to say that it is kinda different. I am so used to the MS WIndows platform that I am not very used to this. All the icons are sooo different too. I have to sit down and spend half a day to find out what is what!! So, please excuse me if you find my posts looking funny!!
Btw, I told the boys that my old Dell still belongs to me. And S2 as usual "NOT FAIR! You have two computers and we have none...blah blah blah!".
Took boys jalan-jalan and then went to the barber to meet up with H. Boys went in first, and when I went in, they said in unison "DAD bought a new computer to surprise you". Well, he sure did....here it is
I have to say that I was rather surprised! It looks quite canggih. Yeah?? I am now using my new iMac to blog. I have to say that it is kinda different. I am so used to the MS WIndows platform that I am not very used to this. All the icons are sooo different too. I have to sit down and spend half a day to find out what is what!! So, please excuse me if you find my posts looking funny!!
Btw, I told the boys that my old Dell still belongs to me. And S2 as usual "NOT FAIR! You have two computers and we have none...blah blah blah!".
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Cat Stationery for Loot Bags
MommyOf2Angels' (M2A for short lah) Little Angel will be turning 2 soon. As I mentioned in my previous post, saw some cute cat stationery. And since I am going home next week, bought these stuff on behalf M2A. Wei..M2A - Hope they are okay. (Sorry...photos don't look too clear)
I didn't buy the cat bag as I didn't know what you wanted. This range have all sorts of bags. School bags, those a little like handbag, cosmetic-sized bag, wallet sized ones, drawstring bag.... etc etc. There is also another range called "cool cat" but think that's more for teenagers as the colour scheme was black, grey and white...
Did not buy the glue stick as they didn't have enough. Nor the rulers as they only had 5 pinks but only 4 blues. Wanted to buy the scissors...which were quite cute, but thought that scissors might be dangerous to your 2 year old!
Pencils and Lead: Bought 5 packs of each colour.
Erasers: 3 Packs (since each pack has 4)
I didn't buy the cat bag as I didn't know what you wanted. This range have all sorts of bags. School bags, those a little like handbag, cosmetic-sized bag, wallet sized ones, drawstring bag.... etc etc. There is also another range called "cool cat" but think that's more for teenagers as the colour scheme was black, grey and white...
Did not buy the glue stick as they didn't have enough. Nor the rulers as they only had 5 pinks but only 4 blues. Wanted to buy the scissors...which were quite cute, but thought that scissors might be dangerous to your 2 year old!
Vintage Cars
A Vintage Cars Showroom recently opened not far from our home. Being a gal, I would normally NOT notice a car showroom. But this one drew my attention, as it has a rather nice looking cafe on its premises. Also, each time I drive by, there would be gleaming vintage cars parked outside. It must take quite a lot of patience, hard work and all sorts of Automotive detailing supplies to restore those cars to their former glory!
TAG - SAHM vs. FTWM
This tag is from WMD...
Think I would prefer to be a PTWM (Part-Time Working Mum). I've been a FTWM and SAHM before. But mine you, I have never been a PTWM ever....so my reasons may be skewed or unrealistic. Anyway, here are my three reasons...
.~~~Instructions~~~
Here’s how it works:
1. So easy peasy, if you were given a choice, would you be a SAHM or FTWM? Just provide 3 darn good reasons.
2. Include your post link to the list below and
Finally,3. Tag another three mommies
List:1. Immomsdaughter prefers to be a SAHM
2. Miche prefers to be a SAHM too.
3. SYH prefers to be a PTWM.
4. Shoppingmum is definitely a SAHM material.
5. WMD definitely prefers FTWM
6. Nomadic Mom THINKS she prefers to be a PTWM
Most done already...but maybe Dancing Queen, Judy and SAHM don't mind doing???
Think I would prefer to be a PTWM (Part-Time Working Mum). I've been a FTWM and SAHM before. But mine you, I have never been a PTWM ever....so my reasons may be skewed or unrealistic. Anyway, here are my three reasons...
- Working part-time would allow me to have my own dosh!!! Which I feel is quite important.(Don't think earning that little $ from blogging counts as part-time work...)
- Flexible hours in part-time work would allow a good balance between working and family life. FedUp of work, very quickly can go home. FedUp of Kids, also can give excuse that I need to work. So, no problem with too much of a good thing!
- Continual intellectual stimulation,... and having a wee bit of sense of achievement...(unless I suddenly be such a GREAT woman golfer, I will poo-poo having a "normal" job!!)
.~~~Instructions~~~
Here’s how it works:
1. So easy peasy, if you were given a choice, would you be a SAHM or FTWM? Just provide 3 darn good reasons.
2. Include your post link to the list below and
Finally,3. Tag another three mommies
List:1. Immomsdaughter prefers to be a SAHM
2. Miche prefers to be a SAHM too.
3. SYH prefers to be a PTWM.
4. Shoppingmum is definitely a SAHM material.
5. WMD definitely prefers FTWM
6. Nomadic Mom THINKS she prefers to be a PTWM
Most done already...but maybe Dancing Queen, Judy and SAHM don't mind doing???
Prescription Drug Addiction
Ever heard of the saying "Too Much of A Good Thing can be Bad" ?
Many common folks would never ever thought that they, or their loved one would be a drug addict. The term "drug addict" somehow conjures an image of a homeless, jobless, filthy junkie. On the contrary; many ordinary people can and do get addicted to drugs, albeit involuntarily. The odd sleeping pill may help you sleep. The painkiller is alleviating the pain in your arm. Yes. These prescription drugs are helping you. Easing your pain. But did you know that prescription drug addiction can develop in just two weeks, and is almost inevitable after four weeks of regular use?
Don't Be Greedy!!!
Yesterday, was our 5th Confined Water Dive and Final Exam (Classroom)....
I had lunch with girlfriend after our golf lesson.... Had Vietnamese Beef Noodle and Fried Shrimp Springrolls, plus a Black Jelly in Coconut Milk (not a good combi)...went home and napped till boys came home. S2 didn't finish his snack - cake filled with loads of cream! And of course I ate the leftovers.. Took them to the playground. And some moms brought some food and drinks. I had a packet of junk food, a fried local snack and a coke. Went home, had a bowl of fruit salad and a slice of bread. At this time, I was already quite "zhai" (full)...Said my goodbyes to the boys and head off to the Dive Center.
H and his colleagues came directly from work...so most have not had their dinner. And someone ordered pizza from Pizza Hut..the new ones where you can pluck the cheese-filled crust out and dip into mayonaise.... Needless to say, "wai-sik" Nomadic Mom had a few of them while completing the exam sheet. I was really really "zhai" but the mouth cannot stop!!!
After the exam (of course I passed with flying colours lah...), we jumped into the water...and reviewed all the stuff that we've learnt, i.e.
I had lunch with girlfriend after our golf lesson.... Had Vietnamese Beef Noodle and Fried Shrimp Springrolls, plus a Black Jelly in Coconut Milk (not a good combi)...went home and napped till boys came home. S2 didn't finish his snack - cake filled with loads of cream! And of course I ate the leftovers.. Took them to the playground. And some moms brought some food and drinks. I had a packet of junk food, a fried local snack and a coke. Went home, had a bowl of fruit salad and a slice of bread. At this time, I was already quite "zhai" (full)...Said my goodbyes to the boys and head off to the Dive Center.
H and his colleagues came directly from work...so most have not had their dinner. And someone ordered pizza from Pizza Hut..the new ones where you can pluck the cheese-filled crust out and dip into mayonaise.... Needless to say, "wai-sik" Nomadic Mom had a few of them while completing the exam sheet. I was really really "zhai" but the mouth cannot stop!!!
After the exam (of course I passed with flying colours lah...), we jumped into the water...and reviewed all the stuff that we've learnt, i.e.
- mask removal, clearing
- Simulation of no air situation
- Emergency ascent
- Buoyancy control etc etc
Then when we finally finished and surface... I took off my regulator and burped...YUCKY!!! Some cheesey puke actually came up to my throat. I had to swallow it back. Happened about 3 times. I have to say it was soooooooo horrible. And then the instructor said "let's do skin-diving".. I have to say that I was MEGA reluctant. The thought sounded awful... diving without scuba gearto the bottom of the pool. I was afraid that I would swallow water throught my snorklers and then BLEAAAHHHHHH ....all the cheesey, coconuty, creamy stuff would evacuate from my belly into the crystal clear waters of the pool!
I asked "can I NOT do it?"....He said NO...
So... I do lah... Surprisingly...could do it quite well... But anyway, I was very very EAGER to go home after that... Felt soooooooo quesy...
Arrived home and faced the porcelain throne! Yup! You guessed it!... EVERYTHING came out!!!
Felt sooooooooo much better after that!!
So...MORAL of the Story is "Don't Stuff Yourself When You Are Full!"
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