In oh, 2 and a half weeks from now, my PIL will be heading towards the southern region of the hemisphere. No, not exactly the south pole but close enough from their perspective. They will be meeting up with family; a trip we will sorely miss this time around. I’m both glad and erm…not so [...]

After 2008, Gnat would’ve served his present company for more than 10 years. Imagine that! Personally, I can’t. Who in their right minds would remain in the same company for such a long time and being so loyal? I know – my dearest hubby. So, in the company’s efforts to show some gratitude *cough* appreciation [...]

Whilst having lunch with a friend yesterday, one topic which never fails to surface is “where are you going for your year-end vacation“. This question will almost always be brought up in whatever circumstances and it did yesterday. I did express my desire to have one this year but the prospective outlook doesn’t look very [...]

Gnat isn’t usually the shopper of the family. In fact, most of the time, I will have to convince him to get something for himself. His stuff are so old and worn out that it looks as if they are about to drop off anytime soon. Yet, he is adamant in keeping and continue using [...]

Well, for most women and especially women – it’s what you’d often hear them say “retail therapy“. Does it really work you might ask? Actually, the answer is YES and NO. YES – it does make you feel good when you see something nice or a pair of shoes you had always wanted. The adrenalin [...]