Thank God for winter camp this year – because Chloe had 3 weeks of holidays from school – right before Christmas and then after. Chloe’s grammie was going to take her like twice a week but she got a cold right after Christmas and couldn’t take her. Also, this time round – Chloe had decided to stay for lunch instead of having her to bring her back and send her back to camp after lunch. So yes! thank God for Winter camp – and hopefully, they do it again next year – because it sure helped us a lot since we were so busy during Christmas time. On the last day of Winter camp – I gave the camp counselors some food vouchers from a local restaurant here to thank them for taking care of Chloe. Yes, we do have to pay for camp – but it’s always nice to show our appreciation in different ways.
Happy New Year 2011
Happy New Year everyone! and especially those who’ve followed this blog for a long time. So what happened to 2010? Well, first off – I quit going on facebook so much – and stopped going on msn as much too. Mostly, because I want to spend more time with Chloe and with my work – because I found that I wasn’t doing such a great job on both. Plus, I wanted a quality life – not just one that goes on and on about other people. I want to concentrate on taking care of my own first – and if my friends think that I’m being selfish and inconsiderate – than I can’t help it – after all, you can’t please everyone eh.
For the year of 2011, I want more of the same of 2010 – more quiet – more quality in my life and more work is good too but less drama – and in order to do that – I’ll have to “bochup” in a lot of things. For example, the no ferry situation in this town got me all worked up at the end of the year – when they announced it on FB and I was all geared up to write on the mayor’s FB – but I deleted the message/comment after writing it – because what was the point right? You think the mayor is gonna get all upset because I was upset – he wasn’t doing his job well – nor did I think the town councilors were? Fat hope they are going to lose any sleep on it. “shrug” so yes! i deleted it – and decided “what the heck” as long as PB’s business is doing well – and we continue to strive and do well – provide the best deals for our customers – and we get all our bills paid on time – that’s all that matters – and most importantly – i won’t be wasting my time.
So there you have it! have i turned complacent? I don’t think so – I’m just making use of my time wisely – and choosing my battles. What about you?
Santa Came Visiting
So did Santa come visiting you at home? and bring you lots of toys and goodies? Chloe said to me yesterday evening that Santa saved her by bringing her the lil’ rinser – a plastic cap thingie that you put on the kids head – to keep the water outta the kid’s faces – hahha! that was too funny! but yes! Santa found our home yesterday and made some people really happy. We had bought some
usb drives to give out to our customers this Christmas – so whenever they use the USB drive – they will think of us – pretty neat eh? I think it’s the most useful corporate gift for just about anyone who uses the computer – and since we do own a computer store – it’s only right to give a personalized USB drives to our customers. PB said he might even get this to resell at our store – but also have our store’s name printed on it.
Happy Holidays!!
Happy Holidays from my family to yours!
More Me & Chloe Time
Every year during this time – I would be in a frenzy to get out all the gifts if not before Christmas – it would be around now – and even if I am late – I would still get the presents out – and then I would feel like I’ve done right by the rest of the world. But this year – after what happened to PB’s nephew Nick, I literally stopped and thought about what I should honestly do for myself and Chloe. All these years – I’ve been so involved in so many things around me – that I’ve forgotten what is most important – Chloe. Isn’t it the most important to put Chloe and PB first? making money is important and keeping friends and relative happy are also important – but ultimately, the most important people in my life is Chloe and PB right?
So if I haven’t been online or on FB or slow with the movies – in the next few months or year – please know that I have a commitment to my family first – to Chloe and PB first. I’m grateful to so many people who have given me space – and given me time – to do the right thing by Chloe especially. I have taken time to take care of myself first this year after i started on my anxiety pills. So for the new year – I’m going to slow down on my online stuff – and concentrate of nurturing chloe and my health – and I trust my friends will understand.
Gifts From Overseas For Chloe’s Birthday
Friends and family from away – in United States as well as Asia and some in UK had been very kind to Chloe – like forever. Even though I said – no gifts this year – they still sent a few. I am grateful – and I appreciate it – especially when one aunt went ahead to buy gold for Chloe even though I said – I can never repay her kindness. We loved the silver coins – not only are their a rare item – they are sort of an investment for Chloe – but really they are so kind. Today we received another package for Chloe – and Chloe asked me – if they were silver coins again? This package came all the way from Australia – but nope – they are not silver coins – but definitely something for Chloe’s birthday/Christmas and also a package for me. We haven’t opened it yet – they are now sitting under our Christmas tree because we told Chloe they were for Christmas – after all, she already had so many birthday presents. Can you guess what we received today?
A Magician For Chloe’s 7th Birthday
We brought in a magician from New Minas – Tim Valillee for Chloe’s birthday – courtesy of her “Kai Mah” Lina from Singapore. Since Chloe already celebrated her birthday at the movies – we decided to extend the goodwill to her school friends’ instead. Her teacher suggested doing for the lower primary and after a chat – thru’ email with Tim Valillee – he agreed to come down today – for a reasonable price.
Chloe had such a great time – and so did the kids at her school – that I honestly felt that the money spent – was definitely worth every penny. Tim Valillee did such a great job with the kids – that the school is going to bring him back for another occasion.
First SnowMan In 2010
We had some snow for this year – and there was enough left this morning – to let Chloe make a small snowman. She couldn’t wait to get into her snow pants and go out and play.
See her snowman? it’s small – but she did like it so much.
Birthday @ The Movies
This year – we picked to go to the movies with Chloe for her birthday. She invited 11 friends from school and from the store. 9 turned up and 2 with their parents – to give us a hand with the kids. Chloe’s grandparents came too – but didn’t stay for the movie. We wanted to try something different.
The movie we saw was Tangled – it was a great movie – but going to the movies with so many kids – without their parents can be quite tedious. So for now – we won’t go to the movies till she is a lot older with older friends. My princess will be 7 years old soon – time surely flew for us.
Sending Christmas Presents Home
For those who are away home – I’m sure you’ve already mailed out all the Christmas presents that you want to send home. If not – you better hurry – I don’t think you have very much time left. I had an easy time getting presents for my family back home – one of my brothers – love wrestling, and wrestlers – anything to do with wrestling – he is into big time. So I bought him some wresting t-shirts, wrestling tapes and wrestling caps and his favorite wrestler figurine. His was the easiest to get to be honest – don’t you just love the internet! On the same note – I’ve bought stuff online for Christmas – it makes life so much easier for me – what about you ? how did you make out with your Christmas shopping?