November 2007 – Page 2 – My Life in Canada

November 29, 2007

First Eat In Halifax

Well.. as you can see.. as soon as we checked into the hotel.. freshed up.. we went food hunting. Good thing the malls were still open at 7pm.. for we thought.. that were like home.. and would be closed by 6pm. But nope.. we were in luck.. and with some directions from the good looking front desk guy.. who was originally from Y-town… we arrived at Halifax Shopping Center within minutes. Headed to the food court.. and had Tempura Udon.. and PB had a sandwich from Subway..!! Ya.. he is SO ADVENTUROUS..!! one has gotta admire his eating habits..! Sorry no pictures.. because i was too greedy. Besides the udon that i shared with the brat.. I had Inari-sushi, the udon was great.. although the tempura was soggy.. and the Inari – sushi was so-so. Not bad.. but nothing to jump up and down about.

November 29, 2007

Plasma TV Lifts

Many years ago, one wouldn’t think that one can afford a plasma tv at all. You see it on tv of course… or the movies.. in those stylo-malo James Bond movies.. but now.. plasma tvs are so affordable.. it’s the “thing” to get.. for the man.. and the movie lovers. But of course with the plasma.. comes the plasma tv lifts, I love it. If I have a plasma tv.. I would definitely get one of those, they not only save space, but also very stylish… just like some millionaire’s gadget.

November 29, 2007

Kate Surprises With Windows

Before we left for the city and put Keegan in charge.. we had told her to decorate the window if she can.. if not .. not to worry. .coz’ you all know what happened last year right..?? with Ms Selfish..??

When we came back from the city.. we did drive by the store.. and lo and behold.. we were shocked to see drawings on the windows and all.. with Santa and candy canes.. and stockings… and lights were up.. and all. Very impressive .. for someone drawing and painting with free hand.. and to think that we thought Ms Selfish .. had a special talent..! well.. guess what.. Keegan has special talent too.. and definitely ain’t complaining about being stressed up with dressing up the window.

November 28, 2007

Busy Folks & Health

We spend so much time at the store.. and the weather is cold like 6 months here in Canada. So in order to keep fit, instead of going out in the cold especially during winter, we bring in fitness equipment at the store.. so that we can do our exercises here.. and not become fat and lazy. My mum used to say.. if you can get your butt to the fitness center, you’ll just have to bring it wherever you might be.

November 28, 2007

Comfy Bedroom

We spend so much time in our bedroom, one cannot help but want to make it the most comfortable and most cosy. Of course when we were younger, my parents didn’t allow us to do alot of things on our bed or bedroom.. for fear of us dirtying them. But as an adult.. we read, we watch tv.. we even snack on our beds/bedroom, and we have girl party too. Modern platform beds are the most stylish bedroom accessory suitable for both you and the man. It’s not girly nor is it too manly, here you find a compromise for the bed that you both can accept completely.

November 28, 2007

Checking Out Hotel

We arrived at about 7pm at the hotel .. and of course the first thing the brat did was to check the hotel out. I tried to buy this snowman.. unfortunately, there was none in sight.. anywheres.. in the city. What a real bummer..!! I bet it would have looked pretty good on our display window in the store.
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November 28, 2007

Kids Are So Fortunate

My daughter lived in a different era from I. She is truly blessed.. with grandparents doting and loving her so much.. wherelse mine had too much .. or just showered their love to the richer ones, the richer sons and daughters.

My paternal grandmother died really early .. when i was 9 yrs of age, my grandfather wasn’t exactly the most loving grampie on earth. Unfortunately, he died a very lonely death.. with no grandchildren closed to him at all.

My maternal grandmother was in Indonesia, so we only saw her once in my lifetime. I grew up telling ppl that my grandaunt was my grandmother.. because she was the one who brought up my mother. But since she does have her own grandkids..and children.. you can understand.. that her love for us.. her grand nieces were quite sparing.

Therefore, I am very determined to make sure that my daughter is closed to her grandparents.. and her uncles and cousins… unlike the way I was brought up… not knowing your cousins at all.. nor your aunts and uncles. It is a very sad thing.

November 28, 2007

Eat My Way To Halifax – Digby

We stopped on the way at Digby to have a late lunch in a very small eatery… called Josey’s Place. It wasn’t a fanciful place.. but i’ll have to say.. that it’s the cheapest that we’ve eaten.. and good food.. and plus.. the brat ate some ham.. from the plate. It was a all day breakfast that i got.. but i got alot of food.. on the plate.. for just $6.50. Really value for money. The waitress was great too.. and so was the cook.

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November 28, 2007

Men & Their Gadgets

Show me a cat that doesn’t love fish.. and that would be the day, when men wouldn’t love their “toys”. Every man that I’ve spoken to, loves to a flat panel televisions, now if they can put it in the bathroom, they would for sure. But at the price it is still at, we’ll have to really save a long time.. to get the big ones.. for the man.. for a birthday/christmas present. But i guess, one doesn’t need a huge for for the bathroom.

November 28, 2007

Cosy TV Room

Spending so much time in the TV room or the family room as we call it, requires good home lighting, to make it the most comfortable room for the family to gather. We play alot of board games during the winter.. and i remembered so clearly.. that those winter nights.. when it was long.. and the fire place going, it was great just to bond .. without watching the TV.