Happy NIU Year!!!

Today is the 8th day of the CNY. How time flies!! Just last week, I was so busy cleaning up the house and it was very, very tiring. But at least now, my store room is very neat and the my hall is not so cluttered. Now what am I going to do with the lounge chair which is being used, at the moment, as a clothes holder?? Any one interested? Drop me an email and let me know....if not, it's a waste to throw it away...

Ashley look so pretty in the new dress that Dad bought for her. At first, I was not really keen to buy, but then when Dad and Mom saw how sweet she looked, with the pink hairband, Dad immediately paid for it. Actually, it was Mom, who kinda "twisted" Dad's arm into buying it. Kinda forgot the shop's name but I think it's Bloomb? Anyway it's on the 3rd level of Raffles City, so it's kinda hard to miss it. Hmm...maybe I should get another dress from there for her for her birthday.

Oh, on Sat, I went on a major shopping spree for Ashley at Mothercare in Vivocity. Bought her a pair of PJs, a pair of long pants and 3 shirts for her...oh, and she even picked out a pair of goggles, telling me that her pink one is too tight so she needs a new one....goodness, she just grows up so fast and now telling me that she need new things??!!! Lucky hubby was not around when she said, if not, he will sure shake his head. And so, the damage came up to about $100+ but it was quite worth it because of my discount at Mothercare. And, she is using her own angbao money to buy her things, so it was quite ok. After the shopping spree, we walked around for a while before heading to Daiso to look for my mom. Then Dad decided to bring her to the pet store, while I was at the art shop next door. At the art shop, I saw a nice crayola set that was on sale. Original price was $34.90 but they slash it to $14.90. It comes with 2 paint brush markers, 2 big markers, 2 figurines and a colour wonder colouring book. It was really a good deal and she also have finished the colour wonder books that I bought for her previously. When I showed it to her, she was so happy and wanted me to open it and let her colour on the spot. But I told her, we will do it in the car on our way back.

Later in the evening, we went to IKEA for dinner as I needed to get a dimmer switch for her room. Ok, one thing about IKEA is that they have a playroom for kids and it's always full. So I went to get a number and had my dinner while waiting. When her turn came, she was very happy to finally be able to go in and play. So we left her there for an hour, and went to look for my things. Funny, how when we come to IKEA to get one thing, end up getting more things....but it was really nice to just walk and see what new things they have and kinda hard to resist buying everything that you see. So now, I guess Ashley have one more reason to go to IKEA now.....

Updates....

Today is the end of the year, 2008. And tomorrow it will be 1 Jan 2009. So how was your year? Mine was not very good but towards the end, things are starting to get better. So hopefully, next year will be a better one, with hopes of striking 4D or Toto again...heehee...

Anyway, I have lots and lots of photos taken from Grandpa's birthday bash. I was so happy to see my relatives from Malaysia and it was so fun. But it was a pity that I didn't get to go out with them over the weekend coz I was working...bummer....never the less, pictures galore and see how much we enjoyed ourselves.....

Noisy and Dusty.......

My house is very dusty and noisy at the moment. Nope, I'm not having a X'mas party at the moment. It's because we got a new aircon, thanks to hubby's bonus. So today is the installation and I'm at home, in my hall, sitting down and waiting for them to finish. I guess it would not be soon as they have just started but I have to bear with it coz after everything is down, we will have a nice cold room to sleep in tonight. :) Oh, not only that, my new camera have arrived. When we purchase the aircon, they also gave us a camera. It may not be the latest model, but it does not matter to me. I've been wanting to get a new camera for a long time and since now it comes as a PWP with the aircon, why not? So now, I'm charging the battery. By tomorrow, the camera will be ready to use and you will see lots and lots of pictures of princess coming soon!

One more month to the end of the year......

It's going to be the end of the year soon and looking back this year, I wish there were certain things that I can change and some decisions that I wish I didn't make. As for holidays, I can't deny that it's very good. In fact, from Dec last yr till Oct this year, I have been to places which I can only go if I have the extra cash. Last year, I went to Phuket with my former company. Even though it was a company trip, but it was quite nice as the last time I've been there was like when I was abt 12, 13 yrs? Gosh, that is sure a loooong time. Then there were short trips to KL and Seremban, which was good as a quick getaway. In Sept, went to Sunway with hubby and princess and had so much fun. Then just last month, went to Bali with my current company, which I must say it was fun. The shopping was really cheap, compared to what they have. Like Roxy or Quicksilver, the things there are much cheaper, I guess, due to the exchange rate. And now, I'm contemplating of going back to Bali with the family or maybe to Hong Kong to the Disneyland for Ashley. She is growing up so fast that I feel I'm not even spending enough time with her.

But now, there are more serious issues that I have to think about and that is can we afford to have another kid? I was talking to hubby yesterday and initially, I wanted to have only one more, but since I'm going to stop work, why not have 2 instead? At least it makes the house more lively. But then, can we survive only on hubby's pay? I know that his company will give good bonus but it would mean that we have to sacrifice alot of things. By alot of things, that means no going out to eat often, no new toys, no more coffee bean breakfast or drinks. I know that it would not be easy but would I be able to handle 3 kids? Already with princess I feel that I'm not spending time with her, so if I decided to have 2 more, would that means I will not have any time for her at all? Sigh, sometimes, hubby tells me to pray and have more faith in HIM but then, being human, we tend to think too much.

Oh well, I guess it's time for me to go back to church and start to pray for more strength, courage and wisdom to overcome these "obstacles" that is going thru my mind now.

Busy and tired......

I'm so swamped with housework now....sigh.....although end of the month, I will be going to Bali, I just can't help but feel it's kinda exhausting. Dunno why I feel that way, but maybe it's becoz hubby is not spending enough time with me. I'm not blaming him for helping out at the popiah store and the extra cash does comes in handy but I just wish that he will not go for one day and just spend Sunday mornings with us. Oh well, I guess I'm just having one of my mood again.

On the other hand, my bestie gave me a Coach wristlet. Yup, that's the one below. I was very surprised coz she have just gave birth and with 2 kids and not working, it's not easy for her to go shopping at all. It's nice and I think I will get her something also but what should I get for her? Prada? Gucci? Sigh, I will check out their stuff online and see what to get her.

Oh, before I forget, our Sunway holiday was fantastic. Hubby and princess had fun but it was a pity that I didnt take much pictures as the camera I brought was a bit bulky. Hmm....maybe it's time for me to get a new camera? We had fun playing at the lagoon. The hotel was ok, as expected from a 4 star hotel but what cheeses me off was the check-out. Oh well, what to do? As I'm in the service line, I have to be more understanding. We will be going back to Sunway again next year, this time with my in-laws. It would be more fun, when you have more people going.

Oh, the Aeroline bus that we took to Sunway was fantastic. It was really pure luxury. The seats recline to almost 180 degrees. We left on Wed morning and had a really smooth ride up. When the bus arrive at Sunway Pyramid shopping centre in the afternoon, we went straight to the hotel to check in. After our check in, we rested to a while before heading out to the shops. This time round, we really bought a lot of things. During dinner time, Uncle Simon came and brought us out for dinner. He drove to Jaya One, where we had a good duck dinner at this resturant, Duck King. The last time that I went in, we ate at the same place but at the Thai restuarant, Kinnara. One thing I can't deny is, the food is really good. If not, my uncle will not bring us there. After that he drop us off at our hotel.

So the next day, we spent one whole day at the park. Seriously,1 day is not enough. The waterpark itself already takes one day. So we had to forgo the theme park, coz the weather was really hot and both hubby and princess was tired. Went back to the hotel and rest and after that had a good dinner at a teochew resturant in the shopping centre. About 9 plus, my uncle called and my aunt came and pick us up for supper. Yes, SUPPER!!! We had black hokkien mee, pork rib mee and bbq stingray. Was so full.

On Fri, we just walked around the shopping centre and went on a shopping spree. Bought 3 pairs of shoes for myself, and hubby bought shirts and shoes also. Princess also bought something so our bags was so full of stuff. Oh, I also went for a much needed manicure and pedicure. It was so cheap there. Then my uncle came to pick us up around 4 plus and we went over to IKEA. The concept is exactly the same as Singapore but one thing they have that S'pore does not is kids trolley. YUP!!! Princess had a fun time pushing the small trolley and she was so happy. After Ikea, we had dinner at another ulu place, which again, the food is fantastic. Pity that I didnt take any pictures...next time, I will take the pictures and you can see for yourself. After dinner, we went to 1 Utama and it's another big shopping centre. Hubby was shocked when I told him that we are only walking one wing of the place. In fact, I think we will need at least 2 days to finish walking the whole centre. There, I bought 2 necklaces with matching earrings. It was simple and nice, very suitable for work. Then it's back to the hotel for much needed rest and packing up before check out.

On Sat, had a nice breakfast at Toast Box and did some last minute packing. I was so happy that everything went smoothly, but something had to screw up. Yup, the check out. Sometimes I wonder is it because we are not in Singapore that our mean side starts to come out? Oh well, since it's over, there is not point in dwelling over it. Uncle Simon came and pick us up and brought us to another place to have lunch. This time, it was chicken rice. OMG!!! The chicken is so fat and juicy!!!! Both hubby and princess enjoyed it so much. Then we went back to his place to put our stuff down and had a good rest. Later in the evening, he drove us to Mid Valley Mega Mall. Yup, you guess it! Another shopping centre. We went to Dragon I to have dinner before doing our shopping and by the time we are done, it was time to go back.Too bad, didnt really hv the chance to explore the place again. We took a cab back and upon reaching Uncle's place, kiddo fell asleep.

On Sun, got up, had breakfast and lazed around. Then went out for lunch with Aunt Mary and Linda. On the way there, princess was posing for my hp camera. Took a few shots and she looked good in one of the shots. After a wonderful lunch, went back to rest before heading to 1 Utama to take our bus back.

Overall, the trip was good and we really enjoyed ourselves. But it can be tiring and sad to have a wonderful holiday come to an end. I guess it's really time spent with family that is most important. Hubby told me that it was fun as he really got to know princess better, with her temper and funny actions.

Updates.....

I'm going off tomorrow, so will not be able to have any access to the internet till Monday. Hopefully, it will be a good break for me, if not, there is the Bali trip in Oct. :)

Anyway, the latest update about his church buying the plot of land in Ethopia, is someone have mailed them a cheque for $60K. Yes, you have read correctly, $60,000. So they have met their 1st target which is $250 k for the purchase of the land and the funds are on the way to firm up all legal works. So now, they will wait for news on their side to see if all goes well.

4 More days to go....Woo Hoo!!!!

4 more days.....and I still have not packed yet..sheesh!!! Anyway, been so busy lately with work and housework that I hv no time to blog. Not only that, my PC kinda crashed coz I got a feeling that my IE7 have jammed up my Firefox...oh well, hopefully, smelly melly can come and help me hv a look at it during the time that I'm having my holiday....not only that, I'm hoping that my flu and sore eyes will heal before we leave...talk abt bad timing....what happen was this: Woke up yesterday morning and found that my right eye was swollen...YES!!! it was puffed up like a puffer fish...so after sending princess to school, I went to work to clear my stuff before heading to the doc. When I was at the doc, she told me that I have conjunvitis. OMG!!!! I nv had this before and it comes a shock to me....not only that, she told me to refrain from going under the sun, which is no problem as I will only go back in the evening and also refrain from looking at the computer.....which is quite hard considering I have to stare at the computer the whole day....on well, I wld hv to try to do something else then...then my flue is back!!! The horrid flu which had plagued me for almost a mth is back.....so now, I'm trying to blow my nose and drinks lots and lots of water...but seriously, I do think that there is something wrong with my immune system as why am I having all these illness and taking a long time to recover from it? Sigh... it looks like I may hv to start taking my vitamins and exercise already.....

On a sad note, my good friend, Yujin Gomez Lovell, passed away on 31 July. He was battling leukemia for almost 2 yrs and for a moment, it was in remission and I was so happy for him. But when he msg me back in Jun, the leukemia was back with a vegenance and the doctors told him that he have less than 3 months to leave. Then when I msg him again just last wk, his mom replied and told me that he have passed away. I was so sad that I cried, coz it's just not fair for a nice guy like him to go so young...sigh.....So now, my next trip will be going up to Michigan to pay my respects to him.....I guess it's better for him to go now than to suffer for a long time.....