Saturday, January 5

The Dreadful

Just yesterday, one of the biggest bank here in Aus lift the lending interest rate. (I just hope it did the same to investments.) The reason mainly was the subprime crisis in the USA. And because this bank borrows money overseas, it has to raise the interest rate to cope with the rising interest payment - a cause and effect scenario. It wouldn't be long when all the other banks will follow suit.

People are already expecting a great impact from this interest hike - increase in the price of goods in the market and interest rate hike on home loans (I just hope Wilmington NC real estate is not on this).

Tradition?

Tagged by Arlene. Thanks, sis!

Most of us have traditions especially for the New Year. But I'm not one of "us". Lol. I was hesitant to do this tag as I don't have any. I will just share what my mother used to do.

What's my New Year Good Luck Tradition/s?

Rule:Copy the person and persons’ names that sent it to you and add your own at the bottom of the list. It really helps to build community.

Lets start it here!

*My mom used to collect some coins and when the new year comes she put the coins in a bowl and shake it to create sounds. She said its good luck for money throughout the year. And also wearing dotted dresses on new year don’t know why. CC/chalyza/keep

*My old folks always told us to avoid spending money on new years day. They said, once you spend on the first day of the year, you like to spend the rest of the year. Behind d Scenes of ME/ Retchel’s Pure Life/ A little bit of me

*I grew up believing that if you have some money on your pocket (whatever you’re wearing) come New Year’s eve it will ensure steady flow of income throughout the year. The other belief is that the main door of the house should be wide open come New Year’s eve so that good luck will be ushered in. Juliana of MY WORLD and JULIANA’S LAIR.

* We always lit fireworks (Chinese belief) as part of tradition to scare off "bad spirits" and start the New Year with a blast. Hailey of Hailey's Beats and Bits *We have our family worship when the sun sets on January 31st and we have thankfulness prayer when 12 o'clock strikes. In this way, my mom thinks that if we pray this time with thankfulness we gonna pray over and over again throughout the incoming new year. Sunshineforlife of Life is What We Make it// Dancing in Midlife Tune.

*My mother usually have twelve fruits on the table. Now, that I've got family, we just want to celebrate it with people close to us, as we always do for three years in a row. HappyMum of Permanence in Change.

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The Best and Otherwise

Getting married is overwhelming in itself. Some got cold feet, some have wedding jitters that make them do and feel silly. Don't add the details of preparation for the occasion that will happen to you once in your lifetime. There are the invites, the reception, the clothes for the bride and groom and the entourage, the choosing of bridesmaids gifts, groomsmen gift, the giveaways, etc. I only know half of them, as I didn't really experience attending to all the wedding details. I was married civilly for some reason. These stuff can cause stress sometimes, heck just even thinking about them but despite that, you still do your best because it's the most special day in your life.

Thursday, January 3

First Tag for 2008!

Idealpinkrose, the pretty lady of Korea and Chelle, a soon to be mum tagged me this. Thanks, sis!

1. Name one thing you do everyday.
change nappy ;D

2. Name two things you wish you could learn.
drive
bake

3. Name three things that remind you of your childhood.
skinned knees
push bikes
hoola hoops

4. Name four things you love to eat but rarely do.
pinoy style spaghetti
dried fish
KBL (kadyos, baboy, langka)
sinigang
all pinoy cuisines :P

5. Name five things that make you feel good.
sleep
blogging
being with my family
smile from the Big Guy
ringing home

5 people to tag for this meme
dangkin
mich
arlene
eds
petra

Wednesday, January 2

Year-end Big Day Out

We ended the 2007 with a big day out for our Little Bub.

We drove Nan and Pop to Nan's sister in the other side of town, about an hour drive from home.

We had a lovely time. We were supposedly have packed lunch so she won't be bothered but she decided to treat us like king and queen, served lunch on her fine cutleries and china. The lunch was nice.

She showed us around her new home and I've never seen soo much painting in my life. Well, she paints hence there are paintings everywhere, I mean even in her toilet and laundry. She paints well.




Her daughter and granddaughters came and Jens was passed around like hot potato. They even volunteered to change his nappy. They might be a little curious how winky looks like. Lol.
They have a little pup that licked Jens feet, good thing he was wearing his Santa outfit again, so the toes were covered. But Jens loved the dog and he got excited when it climbed on MCJ's legs.

We went home late and we're to go to MCJ's brother's place for the New Year - about three quarters of an hour drive from home, a place close to the beach. So, we again get ready to leave right when we got home.

We fill-up the car on the way and grab a bite on the highway service station. Little Bub had his first try on the high chair. I gave him plastic to play on because he would lick the table if there's nothing in front of him. After Mum and Dad's meal, off we went.

It's been a yearly thing to have New Year's with inlaws. We just usually do karaoke, dance, play, drink, eat and the stuff. This year, they didn't have much guest, so we just hang around and talk and have more fun. Usually, there's a fireworks display but it was cancelled due to the bad weather. Actually, there was some sort of mini cyclone in their place because of the wind blowing from the sea.

As always, our Big Guy got his dose of attention. Everybody loves him especially when he showed them his new tricks. Papparazzi swarmed in too. He staye awake until midnight and we watched fireworks on the telly.

We slept in there so when the other guests left, we [MCJ and I and MCJ's brother (G) and his wife(N)] played darts. It was women vs men on a giddy up game. The men were running mile ahead of us but we caught them up on the bullsye. Nobody had ever hit it. MCJ had 6 bottles of wine and cola and G&N were pissed and it was my first time to play darts. We either hit the green or around it but the red. We've been trying to get into it for almost an hour that we called it a draw around 4AM.

They all went to sleep but me. I have this thing of unable to sleep in a new place.