Without planning it, today we did a movie marathon.

Last weekend, Mcj recorded the Iron Man 1 and missed the ending. So I rented the DVD's for both 1 and 2 because then I didn't know which one were we watching. So yes, today we watched both DVD's. The Tatapilla is into movies like this but I am not. Actually, I am more curious if Tony and Pepper will end up together, which they did. A happy ending for me however sparse.



Then, while ironing some clothes I finished the last disc in the 2-disc movies of Sandra Bullock that I bought last week. Premonition. I also hoped for a happy ending, which it was except that her husband died. But as the priest said in the movie, everyday is a miracle - she's pregnant (and maybe will earch some gold bullion in the sale of their house).

Living in this precarious world, there are so many things that we have to put up with. Not by choice but by circumstances. And boy, aren't they all testing your patience.

Yesterday, started as ordinary but with so frustrating middle. I mean, what's the odds of my car being damaged in a crowded car park. And without a note left (from the driver of the other card, that is) to boot. If it is any consolation, there was an anonymous witness who left the plate number of that pesky car. At this point, there's no positive indication that the irresponsible person will be held into account - unless they put a lawn sign saying they did it. In the first place, if that person is a responsible person at all a note should have been left.

Oh well, another expenses for the excess if ever.

..fully moved in, anyway. We're still in the process of moving some things outdoor-sy and cleaning the old place. This moving is really a stressful process but intime, we will be finally settled in our new place. Then, there's no moving again unless we get lucky and receive more blessings that will afford us a much bigger place.

As of now, things are crawling their way to their proper place. Really, the process of finding each and every item in the house its proper location where it is accessible, out of the way, appropriate and not hideous is easier said than done. I am thankful that we have a big shed for storage that I can just dump things that are seasonal. But things like ironing boards (yes, we have two or maybe three), is still in its temporary location - outside on the port. I see to it that ironing is done in bulk so I only have to take the paraphernalia once a week or a fortnight.

coming year that is. It's not New Year yet. I wish everyone will have a blessed and productive year and get to achieve their goals. Those who still adhere to resolution, hopefully they are written on stones and done.

I've long given up on resolution, so I just live day by day as the Lord blesses us.

Good health is always wished for. Peace on earth has become a cliche, but still, it's not bad to hope about it. And hopefully, people under the substance will make use of addiction treatment centers and not come back there ever.

I sure miss Christmas in the Philippines especially my family. The atmosphere and the festivities are just different from what I have seen in this place I have called home now so far. But as the years go past, I get accustomed to the way Mcj's family celebrate Christmas. I actually appreciate it. The quiteness.

So this year, we were invited to Christmas lunch by Mcj's uncle so the whole family was carted to their place. It was a sort of reunion. It was a small affair - the hosts don't have to go through discectomy after the event. Everyone had a little bit fun, not stressful.

I could just be speculating or procrastinating but I have been into home organising mode for quite sometime now. In my spare time, I mostly surf for tips and products that are of interest. I have so many ideas after looking at those - they are all stumbling over each other. But I know that just like any other projects, it has to be tackled one at a time so it doesn't get so overwhelming.

There are so many projects that I want to get started on to. On top of that, our car insurance is about to expire and I believe that our house contents is about to be the be the same. It's time to shop for Wholesale Insurance. It's also time to do some crafts in the coming break. Can't wait. I hope I will have as much time as I imagine I would have.

Many. It's December and I reckon the busiest month of the year on the home front and family department. It could be the same at work if you count Christmas parties and not taking day off and be part of th skeleton staff, which I will be.

It is a much busier month for us this year, what with the moving to a new place and coming back from a long holiday. Now is the perfect time to enjoy those funny tee shirts, if somebody can think of buying me some. But really, I don't want to receive anything. I reckon, I've had so much blessings already.

Now, to count and plan for those parties that we are invited to.

this time we are not in a hurry as we have supposedly ample time. But we were held up by laying out new carpet, building the shed, etc. We haven't scratched the surface yet, so to speak. There are still so many things to do but I am so looking forward to the sorting of what to keep and what to give away. I already know that I have so many clothes amassed but they're just overwhelming me. I need to purge in that department, a little bit on the cosmetics but I'd be saving best eyelash growth product if I ever have one, pantry and kitchen. We have already purged on the linen section.

So far so good. Exhausting but exciting at the same time.

it's been 5 days now since we got back from my homeland. The holiday mode was quickly stripped as I have to go back to work the day after we arrived. Plus, we have to face a big transition. We have to talk to people and we need to get our bearings together and try to remember where we have left off, which involves the solicitor (not the everett gaskins hancock llp though), real estate agent, etc.

We were well rested but Mcj picked up a nasty bug on our last day in Manila that he is still on the mend. And despite that, have to organise anything that needs fixing in our new home.

Workfront, all is well. It was fortunate that I feel like I haven't left at all.

... our much awaited overseas trip that is. We are all excited but it doesn't show much as we are not packed yet. Maybe we are just being complacent as my days off work include a day before our trip, dedicated to get organised and all. So far, all the organising that has happened are all in my mind and a few on the paper. Oh well, I am sure we'll get everything in order when it's time to go.

This weekend, we're playing the cleaner jobs. We have cancelled our regular cleaning service. It's good exercise and saves us money. Not bad.