I haven’t had cough for a while until now that is. The worst of the cold element i hate most is the cough. The sniffles and the fever goes away fairly quickly but the cough lingers for quite a while. I am not sure what started it or where I got it from. I had a slight sniffle 2 weeks back but it should’ve been gone by now. Then again, I don’t think it has in any case. I think the virus still lingered on.

I read somewhere that organic manuka honey helps. I’ll probably go get some tomorrow. Of course, it would be great if I can have a day off, soak in a tub with a hot tub cover or something. You know, just so that I can relax, inhale some purified steam to clear my lungs. Just thinking about all of these is making me cough even more!!

It’s been a while since I’ve wrote anything here. Been a little pre-occupied with what’s happening at home. On top of that, I ‘ve not been well the past weekend. So, when you’re unwell, nothing will ever move.

So, this weekend, we will not be doing much except just laze around the house and be at home. We have had enough of activities for now. Too much traveling and doing stuff. We kind of need to chill. But of course, we can head on to the mall to do some shopping. That’s perfectly fine but just no heavy duty traveling and entertaining. I think I’ve had enough of that for now.

Speaking of shopping, don’t you just wished sometimes our currency wasn’t so low. IF we want something French, Italian or Chopard for example, it’ll cost us an arm or a leg. These are so ridiculously priced thanks to our currency rate against the other stronger dollar or pounds. It’s really annoying. It’s as if because of this, we should be contended to own china-made-products. Nothing wrong but most of them are of lower quality and you know, it wouldn’t even be worth 1 dollar (if you know what I mean). I’d pay top dollar for quality than to pay cheaply for a low quality product.

Anyway, just my opinion and it won’t carry much weight if you ask me.

Found out yesterday that prices of essential consumer products have increased in prices. No more subsidies from the government. No actually, the government is still subsidizing but have reduced their subsidies. Funny thing is that they don’t increase prices of goods such as Phentermine 37.5. They should considering the danger these drug may pose to some.

You know, I am supposed to write about happy stuffs. Positive things. But, I can’t; especially not with this piece of news. Even though, whoever came up with this claims that the reduction will have minimal impact on the people but I can tell you that it will have a lot. A.L.O.T!!

For starters, many hawkers will start increasing prices of their bowl of noodles quoting the increase in fuel costs inevitably raises costs of raw materials, ingredients bla bla bla…it’s a vicious cycle I know. But, I can tell you that these vendors will rake in every penny they can get with this opportunity to the maximum! By doing this, they will increase the inflation rate sky high.

They just don’t get it. Our standard of living will only get higher. They simply don’t get it, do they? Many will suffer as a result of this because the minimum wage hasn’t changed…at all in the past 10 years. Just unbelievable.

I will be off again for the weekend. This will be another short one as there’s another wedding to attend. Funny how I thought this year isn’t a good year to get married but many are still going ahead with their ceremonies. Maybe all these superstitions and myths are no longer adhered to by the younger folks. Like you see some people put up framed photos on the wall at eye level. Generally, according to the chinese, you only put up photos of the deceased as a mark of respect on the wall, not those who are still living.

Also, people no longer fear wearing black to weddings. Heck, the wedded couple themselves no longer see ‘black’ as bad luck. SOme even have the “black theme” for their wedding! I for one am quite the superstitious one; no black tie wedding for me. I am strange. I won’t even take pronexin. I am just an old fashion girl .

Anyway, I’m honestly very superstitious. I have no idea why but I am.

Will post more on the wedding when I get the chance. In the meantime, have a great weekend!

Have you heard of the German octopus who has psychic-like powers in predicting winners of the recent World Cup matches. That’s not all that is interesting; the strange part is that people are relying on the octopus to place their bets. hehehe…And surprisingly, Paul (that’s his name), has made several correct predictions! Amazing!!

Funny how this little underwater creature managed to turn famous overnight. Faster than any American Idol finalists. A very strange phenomena indeed. Did you know, for the finals, he predicted Spain to win. I wonder why? SOmehow I think the outcome will be the direct opposite. It usually happens that way.

Hmm..let me get a little crazy here : Wouldn’t Paul look splendid with a “head” full of hair? I mean, he can’t look like a regular octopus, now can he? He must really look different and must be seen to stand out among the rest. Since he is literally urm..bald, don’t you think that a good rub of the head with a splatter of hair growth shampoo will do the trick? I think so!!!

Wow!! Would you believe it – the Germans are out. Out…O.U.T!!

I honestly hadn’t expected this considering their run thus far in the World Cup. They were a class above the rest. Plus, SPain didn’t score as many goals as they did so I figured, this should be a win for them.  Besides, Spain were running around like loose diamonds. So, once again, Paul the “German” Octopus has got his prediction right. Germany lost and all Spain needed was just that solitary gold to march into the FInals on Sunday.

I know many will have WC withdrawal syndrome once this is over. I know I will too. We waited for such a long time and even though a month of football sounds like a lot but trust me, it really isn’t.

Anyway, whatever it is, I feel that life will be back to normalcy once this whole thing blows over. Everyone will have some peace and good-nite’s sleep!! For the folks at this part of the world.

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