Category: Amusing/Musing

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A-Frame Houses

The photo doesn’t do it justice because the A-Frame houses that is near the lake – looked really cute from far away. I don’t really know who lives in these A-Frame houses – or if they are for sale but i found on the internet that they are for rent at $500/month – doubt they have heats and lights included though. But it’s such a unique place – great for bachelors or single ladies – who works near the hospital – it has a great view that’s for sure. If I were single – i would definitely rent something like that – back home rental for a room alone is about $500 – if not more for just a HDB house. Rent is a lot cheaper here in Canada – but of course – the standard of living is also lower as compared to back home. So will you survived in Canada ? for sure – but make sure you have some money saved up and run your little business. Working for someone unless you are a professional yourself – can be harder.

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Sometimes I Wonder

Sometimes I wonder why do I even try? the harder I try – the harder the smack seems to be. Seriously, I should just give up on some people and stop trying to do the right thing. So from now on – I’m just gonna take good care of myself and my own – as for the rest – the hell with it!

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Pets & Chloe

I’m not very much of a pet person – so when Chloe also learned not to like pets so much – I can’t really blame her. I don’t mind dog so much – but cats – I absolutely dislike – no idea why – but just don’t like them. But PB loves cats more than dogs that’s for sure – he likes the purring sound of the cats so it seems. Chloe doesn’t mind the small kitty as long as they don’t claw her and this one is called “clever” according to Chloe. This is one of Aunt Helena’s kitty and chloe wants the pet but to be kept at Aunt Helena’s haahhaha!! convenient eh? Look at my girl with the lion head – she is growing so fast now – and darn cheeky I tell yer.

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Summer 2011

Every summer since coming to Canada – it doesn’t seems that we’ve done that much at all down at the waterfront. The last few years – I had gone down to the waterfront with Chloe on my own – or with her babysitter – but it’s different without PB. This year – we’ve managed to do a lot together during summer – I guess it’s because we’ve got Gary – a friend to help us in the store – volunteer work. Plus Gary we trust our store in his hands – we don’t worry at all – that money is going to go missing or some hanky panky going in the store. So when Gary is helping out – I just totally relax – no worries whatsoever. I’m just happy that PB is willing to do a lot more with Chloe – because she is growing so fast – and I really don’t want him to miss out on all the fun – watching her grow.

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Beatles Octopus’s Garden

I grew up with parents who are not very arty farty – nor are they very hipped. When it comes to the Beatles and lyrics of songs – my mom was just not into it – and my dad “the shit face” well – he was never around right – so you can’t expect to learn anything from him. Now with Chloe – it’s a different story altogether – because she has got a dad – who loves music – although he wouldn’t sing to her – and she picks up all the good stuff from him. Like this song – Octopus’s Garden – Chloe who is 7.5 yrs old – would sing this song to me – and the yellow submarine. I who is 46 yrs old is learning so much from this little girl who brings me so much joy. So I’m inclined to believe – that what your children are – us as parents have direct impact on them. So yes! you want your kids to be this and that – make sure you check yourself – are you also this and that? I don’t believe in pushing my kid – but strongly believe in nurturing them with love and encouragement.

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The Kid Who Is Afraid Of Dogs

This is the girl who is afraid of real dogs – but insist on having a dog for a pet – a toy dog of course – isn’t that strange ? Yes! her pet dog’s name is “clever” too – hahahhaha!!! So I told her that she would love her Kai Mah’s doggy – because they are as small as her toy dog – she asked really? hahah!

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The Western Men & The Chinese Men With Electronics

I wanted to think of a title that won’t offend my Chinese friends – but there isn’t really a good way to put it – without upsetting some. But this only applies to those who are not technically inclined because the Chinese men that I’ve met – are not very technically inclined – well – except for the engineers I used to work with. But truth be told the Western engineers are by far more handy and knowledgeable when it comes to anything electronic. And I can prove it because PB is such a person – ask him about wires, cable or even digital video cables, he is able to tell you exactly what they are for and how to use it. But if I were to ask a chinese friend – I seriously doubt they are so good with it. Some of the chinese male friends I had known all my life – don’t even know how to tune a VCR to record what is on tv *slap forehead* so can you blame me for wanting to marry a chinese? well – of course, there is more to knowing about cables to choose from a Chinese to a Westerner – but that’s for another post and another day.

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Summer Camp 2011

Chloe had already been in summer camp for a week now – and she is enjoying it so much – she is asking to go to camp everyday. What a difference a year made – this year – she wants to stay for lunch and she is all comfy about going to camp and not worried at all. In fact, this year – she will be going to Port Maitland beach with them and the Seafest Children’s parade.

This year – she just wants to swim and play with water. I am so happy for my Chloe – she is really growing up to be an independent little trooper.

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Karate Class For Chloe

Chloe starts her Karate class at the Y – this Thursday ! we are all excited for her – because we hope that learning Karate will teach her to be more assertive. Hopefully, this will also teach her to protect herself in the future. As parents we are all worried about our kids and we want to equip her with the power and skills to protect herself given the history she had with the other school kids. I think we’ve made the right decision and we are keeping our fingers crossed – that she will enjoy it and be interested in it to continue.

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Mother’s Day 2011

This is a back-dated post – I was surprised i didn’t write anything about this year’s Mother’s day – but like most Mother’s day – it’s mostly about Grammie and not me. But I did make PB pay for the carnations – that I had chose because I had gone out to get some carnations for Chloe’s teachers and her school staff.

And Chloe made me this crispy rice thingie – that I didn’t really eat – because they were too sweet for a diabetic – but I really appreciated it. This was made with her after school program.

And another lovely card made in school for me – so cute – it even has a picture of her in the front of this rose card.

And a lovely song and picture of mummy and Chloe – awfully cute.