Family/From the Heart – Page 43

January 2, 2009

My Heart Warmth On This Cold Snowy Day

My heart warms on this cold snowy day even though we just had a blizzard last nite. But thankfully we didn’t lose power this time. It arrived at the post office before the storm but we were unable to get there in time. It came from Australia, from blogging friend – Charmaine Wan. Yes!!! All the way from Australia, as she had promised. I cannot be more grateful because all I wanted was a package of Sambal Tumis, but she sent so much more. How can I repay you Charmaine??

With a Christmas card as well, and the “ang moh” is called “Chris” kekeke!!

Nicely wrapped in Christmas wrappers.

In two ziplog bags.

And all these goodies inside. Not only Sambal Tumis, but also curry chicken, nasi lemak paste with assam fish and Lee Kum Kee black bean chicken. Thank you so much, Charmaine! First the pictures you sent for my quest to show Chloe the world and now these *hug* you have a heart of gold. I’ve gained so much from blogging and I’m forever grateful for all the kindness shown to me. Thank you Charmaine! God Bless You!

PS: I will update later on other packages that came in this week. Thank you all.

December 31, 2008

Congrats FF & Cooknengr !

Today, I received a comment on this blog from Cooknengr .. and knowing that he normally doesn’t comment.. i took a quick look at it.. to find out the most awesome news . . he can give me to rejoice and end 2008 with a lot of laughter and joy. You see love can happen online .. but it has to be .. like FF & Cooknengr who came to know each other online .. and work hard on their relationship… and finally tying the knot. I’m truly happy for them and proud of them for overcoming so many obstacles together to get where they are right now. Unlike some that i’ve met/seen online .. or those i know personally in this town. .where folks jump into a relationship without even knowing anything about the other person. Some I know pack and move to another country .. without planning or knowing what they are getting themselves into (Kahwin cowboy type). Unfortunately, i cannot call that love . .and in fact disapprove of it myself.

Love comes in different form. . but love needs a strong foundation. Without that strong foundation and understanding of each other, the cultural differences, you are just aiming for break up… in the future. May not be near. .but it will come. So yes.. you can find love online.. but like i said.. in any kind of relationship.. it’s an uphill task.. what more a marriage.. a relationship so in such close proximity. One needs to know not only the good .. but the bad.. and be able to accept it.. and lived with it. So here’s to FF & Cooknengr..!!! A happy and blissful marriage .. and everlasting love to 2 very adventurous bloggers that I’ve come to know for a long time. Both of you really, really made me so happy for you and boy..!! can you two keep a secret..!!!!!

Here’s the beautiful couple! I stole the picture from the groom’s website.

The groom had kindly sent the official picture last nite.

PS: Please join me in wishing the Princess from Primrose – a blissful marriage as well.. for she too got married..!!! woohoo..!!! oh you wonderful gals.. deserves the best..!!! I’m happy for you too.. Princess.

December 27, 2008

So Did Santa Claus Come To Your Town..?

So were you naughty or good..?? did Santa Claus come visit you yesterday..?? These were the presents we had for just Chloe .. and one for PB. Of course, he had to have some kinda electronics right..?? it is Christmas afterall. These are presents from friends/customers and us, her grandparents ones were taken later that day. But yes, she loved all her presents.. and PB and I didn’t get much for each other, I know he tried.. but i’m a very hard person to buy presents for. I let you guess what he got for me eh.

December 24, 2008

December 23, 2008

We Lost Power For 18 Hrs

We were hit by a wind storm on Monday at 1.30am.. and lost complete power. In fact, I think the whole of Nova Scotia lost their power in this terrible storm. In all my years in Canada.. this was the worst that I’ve come across. We lost some shingles on the roof, our satellite dish and some sidings but we are safe, so that’s the most important.

We crashed at a friend’s house.. and they were wonderful ! they fed us and kept us warm and offered us a place to sleep in, if the power didn’t come back on in the nite. I told PB that years of investing in this friendship finally paid off… muahahahahah!!! We are expecting more snow tomorrow.. although things cleared up today. So if you don’t see me online, do have a blessed Christmas…!

December 22, 2008

Who Is George Washington?

There is no denial of the fact that Chloe learned a lot from school. From singing to drawing and even becoming very independent. For the last 2 days, she didn’t need us to clean her poop, unlike a few weeks ago. I’m truly amazed that she picked up so much from a mere 4 months in school. She enjoys her craft work a lot and as you all can see, she had a lot of Christmas ornaments made by herself in school and it is now hanging on our tree.

We are still contemplating if we should pull her out now.. and put her into Grade primary again next year, where she will be more prepared after doing 6 months in pre-school. We’ll have to see after visiting the 2 pre-schools tomorrow, weather permitting for it is storming here. So who is George Washington to Chloe..?? since she keeps singing his name in one of the Christmas song learned in school.

December 21, 2008

So Distracted

This week .. i was so distracted.. by what i saw at Chloe’s school.. that when i left the school grounds.. i went into someone else’s car. Muahahahhaha!!! yup..!! have you done that before..?? the car right at the back of our red Ford Focus.. was red too.. but i wasn’t even thinking.. and walked right up to the car.. and wanted to go into the car. Luckily, PB asked me.. “what are you doing..??” from his side of the car.. and then i realized what happened… muahahhaha!!! too funny..!! I bet the guy in the guy must be thinking.. “wats the crazy chinese woman doing..?? ” Quite the embarrassing.. even more embarrassing then thinking my diet pill was vitamins. But that is another story for another day.

December 17, 2008

Vien’s Post

Sorry , I haven’t been posting, there is just too much to do, before Christmas. The store is constantly busy.. and quite overwhelmed when PB isn’t around in this store (if you know what i mean). Anyhow, this year .. i told PB .. that his mission is to keep his promise to Vien from United States. So here, you see PB going thru’ boxes to find the perfect fit for his mission.

I kid you not.. when i tell you he was going thru’ packing boxes.

So he found one..!! hurry..!! part of his mission completed.. but not 100% yet.

All packed to just to show Vien – Mission Accomplished. Muahahaha!!

There you go.. all done and gone into the mail ALREADY..!! UNBELIEVABLE..!!! The rest of my gifts were bought online.

December 14, 2008

Darn Busy This Christmas

Sorry, I haven’t updated for a few days, it had been crazy busy here. With Chloe in school now, she is like a social butterfly, invited for birthday parties.. after birthday parties. On top of it, I am actively raising fund for her school playground & library and supporting her school Home & School Fundraising .. with selling tickets for the Wii. So far we have sold 60 books, 3 tickets a book, so you see how busy we have been.

On the business front, it had been crazy here, everyone looking for presents for Christmas.. we never got a breather the whole week, our store is packed. And of course, there is this thing going on with the lobster fishermen in town that we are encouraged to have lobsters instead of turkey this Christmas. Yes at $3/pound.. you can’t really blame the fishermen and the owners to be upset but having said that.. the fishermen are always whiny regardless.

Presents are arriving for Chloe from all over the world and I haven’t got a chance to sort it out yet and take pictures of. The latest is from Anna in the USA .. thank you for the bento set, I haven’t had a chance to take a picture of it since we are open even on Sundays – The boss is a slave driver – i tell everyone .. hahahahha!!! I’ve resorted to using Etsy or any online store to send presents, from the Body Shop to David’s cookies etc. So if i missed out.. please don’t hate me. On the other hand, i put PB on task to keep his promise to Vien .. from a year ago, i berated him Vien, so I will have a post up .. to show you .. he even packed it up already today.. hhahahahahahah1!! be surprised Vien..!!! We never forget, just so busy .. running a business and having a kid in school. And I cannot thank my sponsors and advertising company enough for the many jobs they give me. My sincerest thanks..!! You know who you are.. 🙂

PS : I am also busy campaigning to get “The Y’arc” to move to downtown Yarmouth, to save the downtown businesses and homeowner and their interest. My submission for a move for the town council to consider their locality needs to be in by 18th, so you see I am busy.

December 10, 2008

What Do You Do When Your Child Is Sick?

So what do you do.. when you child is sick..?? go to work..?? bring her to work..?? or stay home with her..?? I’m no saint .. of course to drop everything .. and be with Chloe. We go to work for abit.. if she is up to it.. and then she comes home with me to rest. I don’t do any work on the net .. unless absolutely necessary.. and even then.. it had to be when she is sleeping. My online assignments gotta wait. Nothing is more important than to take care of my baby. What about you..??