Category: Amusing/Musing

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Not Romantic But ..

Nope not romantic but he washes the toilet – nope not romantic ! but he vaccums the floor – nope not romantic but he cooks me hash browns for breakfast. Nope PB isn’t romantic nor a very thoughtful fella – he wouldn’t ask you if you were hungry or if you needed food. I guess he expects me to get my own food when I am hungry or say something when I am. If I asked him if he was hungry – he grunts – i think sometimes he tries to ignore my questions – so I asked him even more in the pretense that I had forgotten that I had already asked him. But yes – he does the necessary – sometimes – without being asked too – woohoo!!!

In any kind of relationship – I don’t know if there is one that is perfect – but on the other hand what kind of relationship do you want? Someone who is romantic but not responsible? someone who is romantic but doesn’t lift a finger to help with the housework or the kids? someone who is romantic but don’t pay the bills? But who doesn’t like to be serenaded, wine and dine and have romantic getaways right? but at this point in our life – while the money is coming in and we are paying the bills – that is how it is going to be for a while. In the meantime, I can always treat myself to a thing or two. Ssshhhh.. i did! muhahahaha!!!

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Halloween Party Invitations

We are starting to receive our Halloween Party Invitations already and Halloween is a month away. Some people are really organized eh ? which makes me want to get our Christmas Party Invitations going to. Knowing what a procrastinator I am – and PB being the nonchalant type – if I don’t do it on my own – he’ll probably conveniently forget about it. So yes ! I’m ordering some special invitations soon – that way – I can start planning my Christmas menu and decide what to do for Christmas supper. I know it’s early but they say time flies and before you know it Christmas will be here. Do you have the list of people you want to invite for your Christmas party yet? I don’t – so I better start cracking.

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Preparing For Winter Already

Yes! we have to start preparing for winter already – even though officially – winter doesn’t start till December – but sometimes ours start as early as October. One year – when we weren’t expecting it – we had a snowstorm in late October – yes that suxs! big time! so now we are always ahead of time – and this year we are looking at getting the electric fireplace insert replacing our gas log. Why? it’s a lot cleaner that’s for sure – and also we hear it’s a lot cheaper to run the electric fireplace with the insert. I can’t wait to see how it works and see how much savings we are going to get from it – but i’ll be sure to let everyone know. Anyone out there using electric fireplace – you check it out too.

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Rewards Or Bribes?

Like many parents – we want the easy way out with our kids – so that we can carry on with what we are doing. Most times – it’s because we think we have no time – so we tell our kids – if you do this – I will do that for you or I will buy this for you. Are you as guilty as I am? some parents said it is not a bribe but a reward for good behavior – what do you say? is it a bribe or a reward?

I try and justify it as a reward but eventually you have to face up to the truth and it is a bribe. How do I know? because now Chloe would say to me – if i do this for you – will you buy me a toy? hhahaha!!! so yes – be careful how you reward your kids – because they will see it as a bribe and in the future – they are going to expect something from you every time you want them to do something – which they already should do it – because it is like their responsibility.

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Cottage By The Lake

We’ve always wanted to invest in a little cottage by the lake – but every year the property market seems to be going up and never down. Not too far away from town is what we are looking for – but it must have a lake – so that we can swim and canoe during the summer. I even know what kind of furniture I want inside my cottage – rustic furniture of course! One is currently on sale in ellenwood – about 20 mins away from town and guess what – owner is leaving all their rustic furniture for the new owner/s. And they are only selling because they are getting too old to come down here every summer – you see they are from United States and they come for the summer. But now that they are getting on in age – they want to sell it – and travel a little bit instead. We do love the cottage – it’s not too big nor too small – just the right size for our small family and also to get away during the hotter months. Lets see what the bank has to say eh?

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Stop ! And Watch Your Kids

Yesterday evening – Chloe, PB and I were in the computer room and then she was talking about something and had the cutest, cheekiest smile – and I caught that cheeky smile in her – like the ones she had yesterday. Sometimes, I managed to capture it on photo – sometimes I don’t and I feel like the luckiest mom – because moments like that are priceless. So I asked PB – did you see that expression on Chloe’s face – in which of course PB did not – for his is oblivious most times – hahah! so I told PB – he is missing all the good stuff – coz’ they don’t stay young forever like this and they don’t have cheeky smiles like that forever too.

Kids are so precious and like I always said – God’s gift ! Chloe if you know her – you will know she is the cutest and sweetest kid. Sure she can be a brat – but most times – she is a pretty funny, mischievous and smart kid. She haven’t spent a lot of time with her grandparents – because for the last 6 yrs – she refused to go on her own to visit. This year in March – she decided that she would visit on her own – but come summer – her grandparents were too busy to take her every week. Now that fall is here – Grammie don’t even have one day a week to spend with her because she is still busy. I told PB – they are gonna miss out on the good times – she don’t stay this cute for very long. Soon she will grow older and she won’t wanna go anywhere with us – but her friends. Have you stopped and watch your kids lately? they don’t stay this cute forever. Stop – don’t miss out!

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Welcome Fall 2010

Well, the fall is here – the weather is getting colder in this small little town and Chloe had been in school for almost 3 weeks now. She settled into school this year – a lot quicker than we expected. In fact, this year – we see more changes in my little princess – no more teddy at school and no more sippy cup and no more fussing about school.

While Chloe is settling into school – we all got sick last week – and with no help at the store – and Chloe’s grammie couldn’t take her on Saturdays – it was definitely hard on us – but as usual – we survived and feel a lot better now. I also took a bad fall at the store last week – while playing with Chloe – because I didn’t wanna leave her to play on her own for too long. So because of the fall – I couldn’t do very much – knees with rug burn and the entire hand from shoulder to wrist all bruised and unable to do much either – but we survived the week.

The store had been busy – and people are already shopping for Christmas – and us – we are making the most of our new routines and new school year but most importantly – we continue to focus on our health and and my fitness routine. Also, I’ve come to a new resolution and will think first for myself and Chloe before any other things – from this day on – I will strive to do one thing – and that is to bring Chloe and myself home to visit family and friends. Soon everyone – soon – I will be able to travel – on my own with Chloe and go home for a much needed break.

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I Miss My Esthetician!

I just went for a facial – the other day – and I tell you – I sure missed my Esthetician from back home in Singapore. Her name is Linda – and she does the best best adult acne treatment and she has the best technique for massage your face and your back. For the last 10 yrs, I have tried several spas and none compared with her. Don’t get me wrong – they are good but I still prefer Linda’s. I think it is because she really takes care of my needs – like taken care of the white heads around my eyes – and also doing my eyebrow shaping without any extra charge. Plus a quick 5 mins massage after – you are done your facial – pure bliss. Of course, she has special portion for all types of skins – if you have dark circles or if you are having a bad acne this morning. Yes! i dream of home – I dream of someone to take care of my acne problems without being critical – I dream of the familiar spa – the familiar hands. Oh when can I go home for a visit?

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Thoughtful Little Friend

Chloe went for a birthday party of her friend, Skye and even though we had gone thru’ some basic rules about how to behave when she was at the party – she still didn’t know how to play with the other kids. She ended up playing a lot on her own – but that’s ok with us. We told her no opening another lane – just because she didn’t want to wait for her turn. But what was most amazing was her friend Skye who is a year younger than her – seeing that Chloe wanted to sit beside her during cake time – asked her other friends if they could move aside for a space for Chloe. As you can see, Chloe was very happy here – Skye is the birthday girl in blonde/red hair – what a thoughtful little girl. But her parents are just as thoughtful too – so I guess Skye takes after her parents 🙂 I know! every kid is different – chloe will learn soon enough – I can’t wait for the day – where chloe would be this thoughtful with her friends.

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Almost Perfect Life

I told PB – I don’t want a perfect life – I want an almost perfect life only! hahhaha!! yes – it’s me going on again. After all, no one has a perfect life right? but one can always wished for an almost perfect right with Mr Almost Perfect. So what am I trying to say here? Many people write and asked me about migrating to Canada – and they asked me – but it’s better than in Malaysia or Singapore right? No corruption and not so much stress from the over-achieving standards required by the Singaporeans?

I guess the grass is always greener on the other side – I watched a video this morning made by John Chow about his dotcom lifestyle and I also read Karen Cheng’s blog this afternoon – they all looked so perfect – and at the back of my mind – I wanna be in California – by the water – and like Karen Cheng in Australia/Sydney but I’m not – I’m in Canada – where it’s starting to get cold already and fall haven’t even began.

My toasted bread as you can see is not always perfectly toasted each morning – either. PB doesn’t smile always either – neither is he always romantic. Chloe is not always a good kid – she can be a brat at times. I don’t get enough rest neither do I get enough help with Chloe like I would if I was back home with family and friends. Nor do I get the food I wanna eat so much. Almost perfect life – I’m far from it – but things could have been worst right? a lot worst! so no – I’m not gonna dwell on the negative – and migrating may seems a perfect solution for a lot of people – but it’s not perfect – no where is. So I hope this answer some of your questions?