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watching your child run towards the gigantic play-ground set;
receiving red roses for no reason at all but because you are appreciated and love;
clear blue and sunny skies;
the idea (a very real one) of Grohe faucets in your bathroom;
having a perfect meal with your family;
spending an evening with your loved ones;
the smell of a freshly brew ground coffee;
ice-cream;
a good book;
someone to tickle you pink;
Often, we are so caught up with the big stuff but neglect the little things that, collectively, can amount to a VERY BIG thing! It is this VERY BIG thing that we should treasure and not take for granted of. It is this VERY BIG thing that will make us happy - it’s what Happiness truly is…
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I’ve got some exciting news - I will be traveling overseas again…after 4 years! That’s a long time to not have been anywhere other than in and around my own country.
The reasons are, in fact, plenty but primarily, it has everything to do with family. You see, Gnat’s siblings have all moved Down Under save for himself and his parents. And because of work commitments (mostly), they don’t often get to meet up. This year though, we’ve made it a point to travel there together with our newborn and his parents. Plus, this is the first time that Ash gets to actually meet, apart from all the photographs, her cousins, aunts and uncles. I am already excited just talking about it.
A bonus from this trip, for me, would be the opportunity to take fabulous photos for all to see. I can’t promise that I will be blogging much since it is after all a family reunion kind of thing. Although, I will be taking along all necessary blogging tools : you know, just in case something extraordinary happens that I can’t wait to tell you about.
That will be fun. And my photographing skills have improved quite a bit but still, there are plenty room for improvement..PLENTY! Besides, I need to, especially for this impending trip. I’ve set this obscene target for myself and I want to see how far I am able to reach it. Clearly, I wasn’t thinking much when I set it because at the rate I am going…gosh, I can’t even begin to imagine. I don’t even want to.
Anyway, that’s about all I have for you today. More tomorrow..till then, be happy, be nice to one another.
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Today has been a busy busy day indeed!
Running around town and getting errands done, I’ve only just had time for my regular dose of coffee. Extra strong!
Alright, enough about me, lets get down to the reason for my posting today. I’m trying my hands on this Monday meme that I found recently and thought it’s pretty cool. Here goes nothing :
1. 10 nouns to describe me : I like to think that I am ‘tall’, ‘witty’, ‘caring’, ‘fussy’, ‘optimist’, ‘fickle’, ‘loving’, ‘neighbourly’, ‘eldest’, friendly..
2. A kind of store I would own : The thing that struck me was to open a restaurant cos I was hungry. I still am actually. But, a restaurant isn’t really my thing cos I am not a culinary expert although, I love to eat. So, it’d have to be a quaint little corner store selling cute little knick-knacks and bags. I love those things. And I have even thought of a name - CUTESY! What do you think? heheh..
3. Something comforting that I would hold in my hands : This is easy. I have one as it is. I am a little embarrassed by it though cos I shouldn’t still be having it but I do. It’s a little brown bear I had since I was a child. Yeah, I know, it’s kinda corny but it’s true. No point denying it.
Phew! I thought I’d never get this done. I am pretty nervous cos it’s my first time so be gentle ok, guys…:-)
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We are trying to live a live free of burden. I remembered I once read a book and since I have a memory of an 90 year old, I can’t remember the title. But anyhow, it was how in the end, the woman died a free woman. Beholden to no-one and nothing. I think I would want to leave this earth that way. And of course, in my sleep cos I am scared of pain…LOL..
But at this moment, the credit card machines are simply calling out to me at the mall. Every single time, whenever I am at my favourite shop, its very tempting to just swipe, swipe and swipe. After all, even when your wallet’s empty, you will have your plastic. It’s no longer the back-up, it’s the front runner.
However, these are fleeting moments. Especially when you are financially un-independent like me, it’s not that easy as setting up credit card terminals. I mean, from a merchant’s point of view, they are happy but the happy look eludes my face. Especially the significant other’s.
Furthermore, credit card processing gained plenty of speed these days. Some even give you a pre-approved card without even checking your eligibility. OK, maybe they do, at least check if you are alive or not. But still, the rate in which these credit card companies are handing out cards are as if they were flyers on the street.
But not me. I shall not succumb to these hard core tricks that they come up with. I have turned over a new leaf. I am a new person, I have reformed. I have confessed my sins and repent. God forbid, I am a new woman.
Maybe, after the Ikea sale…
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No, not me. It’s my sister. She will be finishing college soon and wants a car that is ‘cool’ and ‘will not embarrass me’.
What do you say to that? If I had any (say) to begin with, it will be “get a job first”. Really, she hasn’t even finished college, where on earth will she get that kind of cash? Mind you, I live in a place (yes, God save me!) where the prices of cars equal homes. Don’t tell me.
But, she seems to be dead serious on getting one and have been doing her round of market research for the “most suitable car”. Kids these days. Aren’t they the lucky lot?
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At the beginning of this year, I did mention about this year being an “interesting” year for me, my family and I left it at that seeing as nothing had materialise yet. Well, things may be happening sooner than expected.
Well, the “interesting” bit would have to be, none other than, moving in with the IN LAWS!! Now, its nothing new, I’d stayed with them for a couple of years before we could afford our own place. But, the thought of us being together again, as a family, I’m sorry to say but simply sends shivers down my spine. I work well with just visiting and spending the afternoon a couple of times a week but to be there 24/7…that’s something to think about.
For one thing, I would lose all kinds of freedom including the one where I run across the hall naked!! hahahha…its a JOKE…lighten up! Ever since junior came along, there wasn’t even enough time to change my clothes, let alone get naked!
Not only that, moving is something I dread doing. With all the endless things to pack and organise (we have somehow managed to amass quite some pile of “junk” in the last 3 years and coupled with junior’s stuff, I won’t even want to imagine. I know what you are thinking “this could have been avoided had I not move out in the first place”. You have no idea…you have not the slightest idea.
With junior and the ever busy hubby, my last and possibly, only resort – http://reliancerelocation.com. An online moving company I found when doing some research. It claims to be customer orientated, trained service crew and above all, they know exactly how to attract folks like me – they are a budget moving friendly company. They are also reachable by phone (for those who just can’t wait for a FREE online quote) at toll free 800-949-6169.
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I need a new wardrobe for my bedroom. I have one small one and a chest drawer and I’m constantly running out of space. If I had shown you my wardrobe, you’d ask me “How can you live with just those tiny ones??”
During the early years of my marriage, I stayed with my in laws. Since we occupied the second room, its relatively small and we had to make sure everything fits and not look over-stuffed. So, we bought our wardrobe to fit the room rather than fitting for us. When we moved out, we were supposed to have some built-ins done in our room and to free up the wardrobe space for my kid’s clothes/stuff. That was over a year ago and none of that seemed to be happening anytime soon what with the hubby’s work schedule and all.
Frankly, I do need one. My daughter needs one. She’s fast accumulating stuff – clothes and all. I was half thinking about Ikea and their 10 year warranty bit. What do you think? Worth it? Or should I just browse through directbuy?
