It’s someone’s birthday yesterday but I didn’t personally wish her – so bad of me, I know. However, I did make DD to write her a card which of course she didn’t sound too excited when received, typical.

Anyway, I was thinking a retired couple like them should be travelling in their country. Perhaps look into rv loans and get an rv to go around – would save them a lot on accommodation.

But alas one chose to work and the other just stay home doing nothing except go out for coffee now and then with her friends. Oh well, everybody’s got their own idea of a perfect life I guess.

I can’t believe that I sometimes spent an hour or two listening to songs on youtube. I find it fun to watch music videos of old songs in the 70′s and 80′s which I have only heard of but never got to watch. Youtube is also another way for me to get updated with the latest HK, K-pop and J-pop otherwise I wouldn’t have a clue of today’s well known singers.

Really when you have a internet access via a laptop or PC, you could never get bored!

My goodness, it is already coming to the end of July. Very soon it will be Halloween when kids around the neighbourhood would come knocking on our door for sweet treats.

I hope no one would give us Halloween invitations because honestly, we are not keen to attend such a party.

Pity the kids who go for trick or treat in our country because the weather is so hot and humid especially in costumes! I guess to them, it’s the excitement and fun that counts.

I’ve noticed that most departmental stores are clearing out their winter fashion and already selling spring clothings. It’s funnny how during summer, I couldn’t wait to put on layers of winter clothing but come winter, the feeling is the exact opposite. Yes I can’t wait to not having to put on a thick cardigan, sweater, etc in and out of the house (the only good thing is it hides my buldges).

Can’t wait to see what stock Trade Secret will bring in for the Spring season

… I hope! For the longest time (or years!) ever since I gave birth to my little girl, I had been trying to lose weight. It went well and quick the first few months after my childbirth (must be because I was breastfeeding at the time) but then I piled them all back on. Why? I know, it’s because I eat a lot especially when under stress.

I am once again trying to go back to a healthier physique inside out. Been eating a lot of vegies and lean white meat. No rice, no fast or junk food. However I need to start on some exercise in order to complement my healthy diet so that the weight loss would be more effective.

Now since the elliptical cross trainer I had been eyeing on is no longer within my price range, I might as well forget about it. I am thinking about doing power walking within my neighbourhood. That would be a good start.

Why not jog? Well it’s because our suburb and its surroundings are rather hilly. It would take a whole lot to jog up the steep roads, I’d probably faint within the first 5km.

Yes I watched the final last Sunday and loved every minute of it. I wasn’t really interested in the daily episodes of Masterchef (both last year and this year’s) but somehow I’d always watch the finals. I am happy that the more deserving winner actually won! Love Adam Liaw’s humble personality, kinda reminds me of Guy Sebastian, really. Love humble people!

Well, let’s see if the Junior Masterchef would be as interesting. I sure could pick up some tips from those awesome kids!

I must admit when it comes to cars, I knew nothing about it. It is only recently that I have picked up a little bit of knowledge or an idea of what’s what, how to feel if the brake’s in good working condition, engine sound, etc, etc. *Yawn* boring but somehow I find it a necessity to know all these if one is driving.

Now comes the interesting part which I like, car accessories! Well, I have yet to learn to appreciate real sporty car accessories so what I like now is actually little things that goes in the car interior.

However, I am sure most guys who are into cars, would also love checking out all sorts of accessories for their cars. Imagine owning a Ford Mustang! The range of Ford Mustang accessories is endless. From spoilers, wheels hood, window scoops, port holes and the list goes on! I could see why some guys get carried away with upgrading their cars. I guess to some people, the way they “dress” their cars reflect their personalities.

As for us, to be honest, even if we would like to get some of these cool and sporty car accessories for our current vehicle, we don’t have the extra funds at the moment. We’re just thankful to be able to get from point A to B without having to walk miles.

One more and I’m done for the year, I hope! This year, I had several tasks to complete. Am glad to have been able to complete all and now the last one is to file my tax return which shouldn’t be too difficult.

Have finally submitted the school enrolment form for DD, that’s a load off my shoulders. We took so long to hand in our application as we were torn between two schools. Glad the decision’s been made now.

I look forward to next year and the things I could/would be doing with my child free hours, 9am – 3pm, Mon – Fri.

Is it my turn to get unwell? I guess so. Woke up not feeling a 100% this morning. I guess after caring for my girl’s cold, cough and what nots have finally taken a toll on me. Popped some day & night cold and flu tablets which hopefully will stop it from getting worse.

I know that in my condition now, I certainly can’t be walking under the sun nor go for a drive on a sunny day as I would definitely need some migraine headache relief based on past experiences on sunny days. Strange huh?

I mean for someone who grew up in a tropical country to get splitting  headaches if exposed under the sun for too long. That explains why I try not to go outdoors during summer or if I do, I try my best to stay in the shade.

Wow I must be slowly losing my memory. Today I took my lil girl for her swimming lesson but our access card wouldn’t open the electronic automated gate to the pool. My first thought was that my card was faulty. So I checked my purse for the receipt on the whole term’s payment and was about to approach the service counter about my access card. As I looked at my receipt, I noticed the date for the next lesson paid was 22 July. How could it be? Today’s the 15th.

Then it suddenly occurred to me that last week and this week is the term break for the swim school. Lessons only resume on July 19th onwards. I checked the swim school flyer on the rack for the term dates and confirmed it.  Phew, good thing I did not embarass myself by going to the service counter.  Oh well, *LOL* I usually am quite diligent in marking my diary for any dates be it meetups, appointments, lessons, etc but this time I was obviously not so efficient!

I quickly changed my girl back into her casual clothes and we went to read plus borrowed some books at the library. Then my girl spent about 30 minutes at the playground before we proceeded to shop at Kmart and Coles.

With facebook now, almost everyone has gotten in touch with a long lost friend or two, especially ex-schoolmates! For us females, it is always exciting to see how much our friends have change for the better or for worse (yikes, I’m in this category that’s for sure).

After seeing almost all of my schoolmates still slim and trim, I feel so desperate for a quick weight loss diet before I even dare to show myself at any old time friends gathering.

Gee, I truly admire all of my friends who have been able to stay in shape despite having two or more kids. Me? I went out of shape even before I had my child.

My poor lil cupcake had been ill so often that she skipped quite a number of days from preschool and swimming lessons. I don’t care that I have paid for her school and lessons. I’d rather she rests at home and recover than to feel distressed elsewhere.

Hope she builds up her immunity system especially when she is to start public school next year. I also think she is unwell almost every other week because she refused to put on enough warm clothing and socks while at home. Already, I feel like I am dealing with a defiant teenager now.

… for DH. His is wearing out after about 10 long years! Yes he is using the same wallet I bought him before our marriage and we couldn’t find any of that size anymore.

This time round I’d probably get him a rfid blocking wallet just to prevent identity theft and payment fraud. You know how these days, credit cards nad other ID cards may contain tiny radio chips that is detectable via radio waves. While technology is good, it is also sometimes scarey.

I’ll have to shop around and get him one soonest possible before things start to fall off his ageing wallet!

I usually borrow kids dvds from our local library but for the first time, I borrowed something for myself. Saw the title “Lady in the water” by M Night Shyamalan. Having watched a few of MNS’ movies, I thought I’d give this a try. However I haven’t got around to watching it yet as I plan to watch it together with DH.

I wish our library has more recent dvd titles to lend rather than those western or Elizabeth Taylor movies, all of which I have no interest in, sorry.

We often get brochures from our local office warehouse that sells everything you would need from office furniture, stationeries, etc, you name it, they’ve got it. It’s really great for school kids to get their back to school supplies and of course good if you have a home office. The prices are very competitive.

My only regret purchase from there is the high back chair I am sitting on. I thought smaller would be more comfortable but I was wrong. Also, it makes a loud cracking sound each time I get up from the chair – it’s only about 6 months old! It was on sale for $99 but next time I would rather spend $150 on getting a leather one like the other one we have which is oh so comfy and we have had it since 2003.