2012 passed like a blur. It was so quick. We were having fun and before we know it, it's now the last day of the year.
The previous year has been full of ups and downs. They are all blessings despite some of them making us sad. It's all perspective.
Hopefully, 2013 will be as exciting and full of blessings and happiness. May our perspective on things have improved more and things will always...
Monday, December 31
Sunday, November 18
Christmas Wreath
I have always want to put up a wreath on the front door (despite it not the front of the house). I looked up the net for some inspiration on how to make one on my own. There are plenty, of course. I also tried the shop but I reckon it's not worth paying $30 for a front door wreath although it can...
This Weekend
... has been alloted to making and putting up Christmas decorations. It's fun. And I am nowhere near finish yet. So far, the tree is up which was my only goal but it turned out just to be the inspiration. I would like to think, I am on a roll on this.
Would love to do some garden stuff but it's...
Sunday, October 7
Book Lover
Two weekends ago, the Tatapilla and I found our way to a book fest in our area. It was massive - in an indoor basketball court. The place was packed with books and people of all ages. We saw the Tatapilla's friend there. And although I love going to the library, I also want to own some books that I can't get there. I am building up my collection. I have owned a few ebooks but I still cherish...
Bathurst 1000
Every year, one day is allocated to just sitting on the couch and vege-out. For me that is and for those who likes racing. Imagine watching the cars zooming on the telly for seven hours? I told Mcj, it's better to watch it on telly than going to Mt Panorama but he said, the atmosphere alone is reason enough to go there. It's in our bucket list along with wearing Snowboard Pants for a snow filled...
Monday, September 10
Music Inclined
Just before getting ready to bed, we went to youtube to practice the Australian National Anthem. We listed to one full song and I saw the 2000 27th Olympic games in Sydney. Of course, we'll just have to see it. The opening part especially the singing of Advance Australia Fair by Julie Anthony was just spectacular. You'd think they were using the best vocal mic then. He said, how I wish I have...
Saturday, August 18
Recap
... of the week. As always we are very busy. There are so many things to be done, things that we want to do but there is not enough time during the day and night. Still life is good not to be enjoyed and cherished.
I have been devouring new books like hot potatoes when I am not occupied of something else. On the work front, it has been a bit quiet. We've gone river bank fishing for the first...
Friday, August 3
That Desk
I have been wanting to replace my existing desk for quite sometime now. Been searching high and low for desk that will fit the space and something that will give me enough area to work and a bit of storage as well. To no luck.
Then I found this. Yes, not plenty of storage area but will do the...
Working
at home on Friday night.
I'm not complaining. I am at home and warm and full. Not pressing for time to finish in a flash either. Backing up the data takes some time as it's quite big so blog away on incredibrace while waiting for it to finish. Then a series of checks and test and viola.
Telly on the background with the London 2012 going. The Tatapilla playing with my phone just behind me....
Saturday, July 7
New Baby
Our friend welcomed a new baby to the family - a girl. Their second child. We visited her once and she seemed be one contented baby as she slept despite the raucus of two toddlers running around chasing each other. We have not been to the baby shower at bestbabyshower, if they ever had one.
We were so happy for them, their family is growing and my little boy just loves their 1st born - he considers...
7 Years in a Row
On my way home from the customer's site which by the way was very late, people were buzzing around the city and area around Suncorp Stadium, where the last origin game will be. I was excited about it but was quite disappointed because the I was not anywhere a telly. It would be late till I got home. Thankfully, it was just halftime when I set foot in our lounge. Queensland team, me being one,...
Tummy Bug
The night I got back from being away for two nights, the little boy was ill. I was told he ate mix of food that didn't blend well together in his tummy. He's been sick 3 times before 12MN. I was worried of course but he weathered it like a trooper he is. Not too much whining.
Another bout of sickness came around 3AM and I was not comfortable to leave him that day so I took a carer's leave,...
Business Trip
I have been away from home for 2 nights in a row this week starting Monday. Our customer went live in their opening using our system. My two other colleagues went there to facilitate and assist. It was my first to be directly involved in the Go Live and yet despite my experience with just being a support at work while others are onsite, it was a pretty relax implementation. I reckon, it is attributed...
Sunday, June 10
Android Phone
My first smart phone is an Iphone and although I am not an apple products fan, I am quite happy with my phone. I didn't have to read the manual in details, I just checked how to operate it and everything went from there. Just this week, Mcj an android OS phone. It's quite good but oh how I don't like it. Those important settings and menu are not very explicit. I have a hard time deleting a contact...
Sunday, June 3
Shopping List
How many of you use a shopping list when doing food shopping? How many of you religiously checking your shopping list when at the shops? There are many reasons that one should use a shopping list - savings, efficiency and most importantly for me, not forgetting anything. At one point, I have listed all the things that we need and use at home and then just tick those items that we need for the week....
New Haircut
I can't remember my last visit to a salon - it must have been sometime last year before we went back to the PHL. I know that you have to trim your hair every 6 weeks or so but I really can't spare so much of my weekends to sit and be snipped. Two months ago, Mcj trimmed my hair just to get rid of...
Saturday, May 26
Beauty of Life
Things happen for a reason and even these make us sad, bereft, lonely and down, the thought that there are reasons more worthwhile does not make one feel any better. But the pain ends eventually or more like it is ebbing down. But life goes on. And you move forward with the thought that what happened was for best for everyone. It does not make it less painful. Even dessy bridesmaid dresses provide...
Monday, April 23
Country or Cottage Look
I relish really looking at the home magazines these days. I am so into decorating the house or just putting knick knacks around. When I say something from old mags, I actually tear it up and compile it on my collections. I have always shown Mcj what I like and I was told that whatever I want is not...
Sunday, April 22
On Holidays
I'm writing this post while sitting on the lounge on our resort accommodation. The telly in front of me is on, Town movie running with Mcj lying down watching it. The Tatapilla is on the master bedroom watching his show on another telly. On my right, over looking the veranda is the tide rising, beyond the pines. People are fishing and walking along the coastal walk way. I can hear voices from...
Advanced Mother's Day Present
It was an ordinary day. I got home from work at the usual time and while we were getting ready for dinner, I was told to go to the room - I first saw Mcj carrying a shopping bag while I was on my way out of the room.
Then, I was presented of a Canon EOS 550D - advanced mother's day present and a replacement of the camera that was stolen in the car. Although, I have lots of questions, I was ecstatic...
Biking Around
Our family schedule has been a bit lax lately that we have time to spend a lot of time outdoors. One of the most exciting activities is biking around. Living in the burbs where there are bike and foot path makes this really feasible and easy. Plus, there is a park nearby with BMX tracks. We also get to bike around the bike passing through the shops. Infact, if we are just needing a couple of...
Tuesday, April 3
Holy Week
We are in the time of the year when we commemorate the death and the rising of Christ from the dead. Many of us have different ways on how to remember it - fasting, abstinence, penitence, and so on. I am sure however we do, we all have the same aim and feeling. Apparently in Oz, we work until Thursday but we get the Monday off. It will just be a quite weekend for us. Church, festival of the sail,...
Family Movie Night
We just saw this movie last Saturday - the whole family has really enjoyed it. We are all ears and eyes on the tube. We didn't plan to see it but the program on telly didn't provide us a good alternative. I wonder why I waited this long to see it. As a result, I spent two night searching and reading about the early 20th century English royalty - using up battery of my phone (wonder if mine is...
Friday, March 23
Crawling Back
It's been almost a month since I had my last blogging session. I'm slowing crawling back into the groove. It's not hard to get hooked but I have added to my already many hobbies and interests. I've been into home decorating and craft - mind you, I have not made so many that I can share but I am proud of the few that I did. I have been busy, not making any, but surfing, looking at magazines and...
Under the Tuscan Sun
Now, this is a feel good movie not because of it being a lovey-dovey romantic kind but just because of the people and the scenery. Makes you wish you'd one live in a place like Tuscany - I know I have been dreaming of a villa or a small cottage overlooking a cliff. I'm not really sure if it's in Tuscany but somewhere with rolling hills and vineyards. It could be anywhere in the world.I digress....
Sunday, February 26
Movie Marathon
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...
Sunday, February 12
Pesky things
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...
Friday, January 27
Not Yet
..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. ...
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