It’s embarrassing how much I’ve let this blog slide. It’s partly because I’ve been so caught up with life, and partly because when I’m not caught up with life, I’m just incredibly lazy.

Let’s fast forward through the details to where I am right now, shall we?

Family:

Ah, we’re grand. BabyGirl is just so amazing, and she makes me laugh every single day. I think the best time of the day is when I get to cuddle her at bedtime. Of course, that might be just because it means I get to go to bed soon after too (see above re: being lazy).

I’m so incredibly proud of The Niece. She’s completed her GCE A’s, and she’s about to embark on her University journey. She’s worked so hard the last couple years, and she’s accomplished so much. I do miss the little girl she used to be, but I adore and am so proud of the young woman she’s become.

The Nephews are brilliant too. The oldest one is now taller than me! He simply towers over everyone, and he still hasn’t stopped growing! And the three monkeys are just…well, they’re a handful and a half, but oh, how I enjoy having them around! They’re all really intelligent and charming in their own ways. I know that as Fun Aunt, I don’t play favourites, but I confess to being partial to Godson. 

Partly because he’s Godson, obviously! But also because he’s the one who enjoys hanging out with me the most, he’s the one who’s most generous with his cuddles and kisses. They’re all such wonderful individuals, each smart and hilarious in their own ways, and I’m having a ball watching them grow and learn.

Friends:

It’s a shame that I don’t get to see my friends as often as I’d like. Damn you, life! But the great thing about the friendships I have is that neither time nor distance can drive a wedge between us. And what time we do get to spend together is pure quality.

Bella and Misstsy are amazing. Earlier this year when I was going through a really rough patch, all it took was one text, and they were rushing to the rescue.

Teh-Tarik is getting married! Well, she’s not having a wedding, she’s having a solemnisation. But really, same difference, no? I’m so very glad for her and D; to see them come this far is nothing short of wonderful.

I’m really excited about this year too – looks like I’ll be able to see both Nekowife and Doof! This makes me oh-so-happy, for I’ve missed them both more than I can express. Even though Neko and I chat nearly every day, it’s just not quite the same.

I don’t get to see Sof as often as I’d like, but as we joke, seeing each other once a year seems to be our quota! Went out with her a couple weeks back for brunch, and spent a lovely Sunday afternoon with her.

Shoes and Kay also need a shout-out in this section. Who could have predicted, all those years ago, when I started teaching Shoes’ daughter Kay, that seven years down the road, not only would Shoes become one of my closest friends, but also that I’d develop a really fun friendship and find a kindred geek-spirit in Kay? Not I, that’s for sure!

Work:

I can’t believe that I’ve been working here for almost two years now. Sometimes I still feel like a complete rookie, though! It’s nice when people tell me that I’m doing my job well, but most days, I just don’t believe it. Impostor syndrome? Perhaps. But I shall continue to keep my chin up and soldier on.

Plus, these days, in this industry...I'm really glad I still have a job! And one that I actually enjoy, with colleagues I actually like and with whom I enjoy hanging out? Even better!

School:

School’s out for summer; school’s out forever! Well, at least for as long as I choose not to go back to formal education. My enrolment in the school of life, clearly continues.

Graduation is in July…but I've decided not to go. Don't think I want to take that much time off family and work commitments, plus, it’s hella expensive! Besides, not spending the money to fly all the way there just means that I’ll have more money to spend to see Doof and Neko…

Oh yeah, speaking of which, I passed! But…I’m not going to believe it until I’m actually holding that piece of paper in my hands…

I guess that's all for now...hopefully I'll remember to update this thing more often!

In the meantime...life is pretty awesome. XD

Godsent Samaritan

Out on my run today, for some strange reason, I decide halfway through to switch up my route, which is something I rarely do.

Towards the end of my run, I'm a couple blocks away from home and run past the lift. Out of the corner of my eye, I see a little girl crouching by the lift. I slow down and turn around, to see a young bloke, looked like he was in his early twenties, come out of the lift. He stops in his tracks and starts talking to the girl. I approach them, and realise that the girl is in tears. I crouch down and try talking to the girl, first in English then in Malay, asking her what her name is, if she knows where her house is, where she saw her mother last, but she isn't responding, and barely even looking at me. I ask the guy if he recognises her at all, and he says he thinks he knows which floor her flat's on, and that he's seen her before, and she has a twin sister. He's not entirely sure about the floor, but we figure that we might as well try, and if we really can't find her place, I'll have to bring her to the police station down the road.

Crouching down by the girl again, I call her adik (little sister in Malay) and she finally looks at me. I ask her if she wants to go home, and she nods tearfully. I then say "Come, let's go home", and she stands up shakily. The three of us enter the lift, bloke and I have a brief conversation, and he tells me that he doesn't even live here, his girlfriend lives two floors below the girl. When the lift stops at the girl's floor, she immediately walks out and heads directly to her flat, still in tears.

The front door's open; only the gate is closed. I call out a hello, and a teenage girl walks out, looking bewildered, shocked and relieved. She's all "I thought she was with her mother!"
I know for sure that this was the correct flat, and it's cemented further when the girl's twin wanders out into the hall area. I explain to big sister (?) what happened, and she thanks me profusely, pulling out her mobile to call her mum.

Bloke and I then leave, on the way down expressing how relieved and glad we were.

To be sure, it seems like a happy coincidence that I was running past, just when the lift door opens and someone who recognises the girl walks out.

I just believe a higher power sent both of us there at that time. Neither of us live in that block, I rarely pass that block, and I've never run that route. The guy knew which floor she lived on. I was able to communicate with her. Separately, we wouldn't have been able to bring her home. Together, we did. Thank you, Universe, for looking out for the poor dear, and making sure she returned home safely.



Unimportant stuff: ran a little over 2 miles, it's getting easier, my time is improving, blah blah.

Happy Easter!

What a lovely Easter Sunday. Spent with family, as it's meant to be. Went to Easter mass with the clan, and all of us came back to my place for lunch. And what a lunch it was! Ayam buah keluak, Babi buah keluak, salted egg crab, pineapple salt fish curry, roasted pumpkin...I'm so stuffed now!

Thanks to the Mother Goddess, who slaved for hours to prepare and cook everything. 

Worth abstaining 40 days for.

Lots of chaos with the kids, as always. They are such blessings, and fill our home with laughter and fun.

Happy and blessed Easter to one and all; may you be filled with joy and peace.

And lots and lots of cadbury creme eggs.

Methinks I'll have one more now.

Frequent Trips

I've been coughing a lot lately, since last week when I had the 'flu. Today, Mum prepared herbal soup for me, which she says it's good for my cough. I decided to drink it later, or have it tomorrow.

I'm sitting at my computer, being obsessed with my latest obsession, and I'm coughing a lot. One episode later, I look up to see Mum walking back from the kitchen slowly, alternating between carrying a mug and a bowl of fruit. Lift mug, walk a few steps, put it down. Pick up bowl, walk a few steps, put it down. LIft mug, walk a few steps, put it down. Pick up bowl, walk a few...you get the point. So she's obviously taking a while. When I see her, I get up to help her, when I notice that the mug she's bringing here is MY mug! The one that 1st-Sis gave me for Xmas last year.

So there I am, starting to give my mum a hard time for using my mug (even though I don't mind, but that's what I do, I just like ribbing mum sometimes), when she tells me that it's for me. It's soup. That she cooked. For me.

Oh, mother. How I love you.

And way to go with the sending me on a guilt trip!

London Itinerary

My itinerary is filling up fast! I've scheduled a few things that are must-sees for me, and certain things are only on particular days and times. Plus, there are the things that I've made reservations for.

Yve and I have made reservations for afternoon tea at The Wolseley, so that's been blocked out on my schedule.

I've booked tickets to see Les Misérables, and I've been looking forward to that. Have wanted to see it for ages, and I'm finally going!

Neko shoots me a text today, to ask if I like musicals, and if I would watch Wicked. Turns out, she wanted to buy me a ticket for an early birthday present. Bless her heart, she bought me both the ticket AND dinner!

This is shaping up to be a brilliant holiday, and I'm not even packed!

3 sleeps to go before I fly, and I'm going now to cut that number down to 2.

Goodnight!

What a Wonderful Monday!

Monday started off rather drearily, as always. Did NOT want to get out of bed! Finally dragged myself to the office, and it was all uphill from there! Just had a general good day at work, and then went to tutor Kay and LG after that. Had such fun with the kids as always, all four of them! And then went out for a couple beers after with Shoes. Well, I say 'couple'. It was only a pint and a half of the black stuff. Would have had more if it hadn't already gone midnight! Isn't it great to be mates with your students' mum? Better yet, drinking kaki!

Got home about...12ish? Chatted with Mum for ages. I always love our late night chats, where we talk about serious stuff, and throw in completely inane things as well. Back in the day, when a teacher in school (I can't remember which one, but I remember what was said!) told us that our parents are our best friends, I didn't believe her. But my Mum is by far one of the best friends a girl can have.

Anyway, it's 2.30 in the a.m. now, it's just started pouring; thunder, lightning, the whole shebang. Perfect sleeping weather! So off to sleep I go, with just under four hours before the alarm goes off.

And tomorrow! Afternoon will be spent with Mum, Sister V, Mike D, their kids and Baby Girl. (I get to work in the morning first, though!)

What a fantastic start to a week that is just filling up with loveliness! Thank you, Universe. I am so very blessed. ♥



PS: Doof, know how I said I'll email ya? Well...not going to, now that I've blogged. :p

Kismet, I tell ya.

Went out today after work, to meet up with a bloke I recently got to know. Met up with him for coffee, which is really just leaving an escape route, no? If we don't like each other's company, hey, it was just for coffee, and we can cut and run. If we enjoy each other's company, we can extend the evening.

Which is what we did. Ended up going over to his place, where he cooked dinner and we just hung out for hours. Had such a lovely evening, really!

Left his place about half eleven, even though I was really tempted to stay a bit longer (and I knew I was welcome to!), and was thinking that I'd just had two wonderful evenings in a row. I was going to grab a cab from where I was, but I decided to swing by 7-11 first. So I walked the other way towards 7-11, and I actually walked the longer way by mistake. Clearly, the mistake was meant to be made, for that's when I ran into none other than my favourite older male first cousin. (The fact that he's my only older male first cousin is completely irrelevant, of course.) I didn't literally run into him, but I would have, had I not looked up from my phone!

It was a total "coincidence" that we saw each other; he had picked that exact moment to walk out of the building, and I was walking past at the very same time! I don't believe in coincidences though...the Universe totally wanted me to meet him! I hadn't seen him since Christmas, and we haven't had a proper conversation in bloody years! So we decided to hang out for a bit, and we spent a lovely couple hours catching up and just having a laugh.

And I had not one, but two pints of Guinness. Doof had better be proud of me for that one.
I'm so very glad we got the chance to sit down, just the two of us. I hadn't realised how much I'd missed him until today. We used to be really close, and in fact, he was at one time my best friend, the big brother I never had, until life got in the way and pulled us apart. I'm hoping...nay, I'm planning to keep in touch with him more often. I'd really, really missed him!

Oh, what a wonderful weekend I'm having. And it's not even over!
In the past two days, I've met someone new, and reconnected with two old and so very dear friends. Tomorrow, I meet up with another old friend and her friends, therefore more new connections for me to make! We're going to Fort Canning Park to see my favourite Shakespeare play of all time! Yep, that Scottish one, whose name we will not mention, for it's bad luck to utter its name.

My life is filled with blessings, and it just keeps getting better.

I am so happy right now, I can't stop smiling!

But I'm also really knackered, and if I'm to wake up early enough to bake brownies for picnic, I'd better get to sleep right now.

Thank you, Universe. I'm having such a beautiful time!

The Wife

I realised yesterday that I've been blathering on about Neko (well, of course...I did just spend an extended weekend with her!), but I've never introduced her to my faithful blog readers, i.e. you.

First things first, Neko is Taiwanese. And she speaks with an American accent. But she's not an ABC, oh no. But she did go to America to study when she was in elementary school, and she was in college when I first met her.

But...if she was in the US, and I was in Singapore, how did I meet her? Ah, that would be the power of teh intarwebs. Years ago, YEARS ago, we were both comment-spamming a mutual friend's livejournal, or LJ. We started up a comment-conversation, and we 'friended' each other shortly after. We would chat now and again, and comment on each other's journals, but never really got beyond 'close acquaintance' status.

A while after that, I do believe it was a couple years later, I went to Wisconsin for a holiday. I know, I know, strange place for a vaycay, but I was dating some guy at the time, and his family lived in WI. His folks stayed just outside of Madison, and guess where Neko was staying at the time? That's right, she was in Madison!

So we made plans to meet up and have lunch. I got to our meeting point earlier, and I was just standing about waiting for her. I'm not sure if I ever told her this, but my gosh, I was apprehensive. I'm not the most comfortable in social situations, especially with unfamiliar people. This was a girl I'd never met before, at least not face to face. I don't think I'd ever really spoken to her over the phone. Then there was the fact that I was kinda stranded there - I didn't drive at the time (hmm. Still don't actually), the then-partner had gone back to his parents' place, and Neko was my ride back.

I barely remember much of that day, save for having Mexican food for lunch, and then walking around the shops along State Street. Oh, and I bought two t-shirts, I remember that. I still have one of them, and have no idea what happened to the other. It wasn't as awkward as I'd thought it would be, but it certainly wasn't the most relaxed day out. I did have a good time though, and it was great to finally meet this person I'd been chatting to.

After that, we started chatting a lot more. The different time zones worked out fantastic for us - we'd both stay up late at night, so we could chat night and day. And chat we did. We certainly got a lot closer after that!
A lot closer. One night, we were playing around with MSN emoticons, and she produced one of a diamond ring. Then she came up with one of the round MSN dudes kneeling in front of another MSN dude(tte).
Clearly, it was the first time I'd ever been proposed to, and I said yes!

So we changed our FB status to "married to each other" (and changed it back when people didn't seem to get that it was a joke), and have called each other "my wife" ever since.

Some time after that (I'm really iffy on the timeline!), Neko moved back to Taiwan. Living in the same time zone was really odd at first! It seemed as though we chatted even less than before. We finally got our clocks sorted out though, and were soon back to chatting all the time.

About three years ago, she came to Singapore for a weekend, where we had a really chill time, and as you know, I just spent a few days with her in Taiwan.

Our relationship (marriage?!) has lasted the better part of a decade, has spanned three countries (over two continents), has gotten stronger over time...and we've physically met only three times. And all times were in different countries!

It's brilliant how the internet has bridged the physical distance between us, and it really does feel as though I've known her forever. I do wish I could find that original LJ post though. Would be lovely to go back to our roots, just for nostalgia's sake.

Neko - one of the members of my chosen family; I love her to pieces, and I am so grateful she's in my life.

Sliding this post in just before the midnight mark!
And so ends Day 10.

A New Day is Rising

What a gorgeous day! The sky is so clear, the sun is shining, the water is calm. Everyone seems to be happy too; QAM wondered out loud if everyone's in a good mood because of the lovely weather. At 7:30 in the morning, everyone, even the Chief, had a smile on their face.

I love days like this. I'm also so thankful that my office has a lovely view. It's not so bad, being stuck in the office when sunshine is streaming in. Plus, I have happy music playing, so that's always a mood-lifter.

I got into the office nice and early too. Made for a rather relaxed start to the day.

Oh, forgot to mention. Yesterday, cab fare came up to $14 and change. I hand Cabbie a fifty. He gives me coins and a fiver, then pulls out a stack of tenners for the rest of my change. He then hands me four tens. If you've been doing the maths, you'd have figured it out. Yes, I returned ten dollars to him. I hope he doesn't do that with all his passengers; he'd soon go broke!

I just looked out the window again. Oh, what a beautiful day! Even if I would prefer to be at the beach...it's a joy to work on days like this!

Sun is shining, weather is sweet;
Makes you want to move your dancing feet.
~ Bob Marley


(technically, this post took me longer than ten minutes. if i don't get a chance to blog later, i'm counting this towards wriso)

Making a Difference

I'm applying for for my MA, and any mention of teaching experience would help. As such, I asked my student's mum, aka Shoes, if she would write me a testimonial, and she did. And I just received it.

It is highly encouraging, to say the least. I'm always flattered to receive positive feedback, but Shoes' testimony went beyond that. It was touching and heartfelt, and so uplifting and positive, and filled me with a warm, fuzzy feeling.

If I were physically capable of blushing, I would have turned bright red when I read it. It's so uplifting to know that I've done something right, especially when I have had my doubts. Oh, I have had countless doubts. But to hear, or rather read, that I've made a positive difference, it means the world to me.

Of course, it's always possible that Shoes was just buttering me up, so that I'll owe her...I'll be on my toes, waiting for her to start calling in favours.

Seriously, Shoes, it made my day. And Fridays are generally great days, so to make a Friday? That's something, I tell ya!

Give Thanks

Received this in an email from my sis.  Despite the use of clipart and horrible font (I had to change the font face at least, if not the colour...I can't abide the use of comic sans), I love the message.






I AM THANKFUL: 

 FOR THE WIFE 
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, 
 BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, 
 AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. 

 FOR THE HUSBAND 
 WHO IS ON THE SOFA 
 BEING A COUCH POTATO, 
 BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME 
 AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS. 

 

 FOR THE TEENAGER 
 WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES 
 BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS. 
 

 FOR THE TAXES I PAY 
 BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED . 

 

 FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS. 
 

 FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG 
 BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. 

 

 FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK 

 BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE 

 FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .. 

 FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. 

 FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING 
 AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION. 
 

 FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL 
 BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM. 
 

 FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY 

BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR. 

 

 FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING 

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR. 

 FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY 

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD. 

 

 FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS 
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE. 
 

 

 Live well, Laugh often & Love with all of your heart! 
 

         

Ask, and thou shalt receive

Ever notice how things just fall into place, all the pieces just fit perfectly, and all you have to do is to ask for it?

I was worried about money after settling my loans and bills, and there are two weeks before payday. I asked for a way to manage my funds until then.
Yesterday, I received a cheque, that just about covers what I need.

I came back to work today after taking yesterday off, and was met with an astounding amount of work. I knew that I wouldn't be able to finish it all today, and couldn't stay late as I had class. All I wanted was a couple of extra hours to clear my workload, and still have time to prepare for class.
I received a call informing me that class has been cancelled for tonight, leaving my evening free so I can put in a few hours overtime. Plus, I have time for some revision before class next week.


Thank you, Universe. It's very much appreciated.

Happiness is seeing your loved ones smile

Yet another rather uneventful day at the office. I heard yesterday that my colleague will be leaving in a few months; she wants to focus on her studies. I'm glad for her, and I support her decision, but the selfish part of me wishes she didn't have to go. I like having her as a colleague, and she's lovely. Getting to know someone new, and learn to work with them...well, that'll be a challenge. One I'm going to rise to. Mostly because I have to, but also because I want to.

I walked home today. Not from the office, but from the bus interchange. I got in line for the bus, and then decided to leg it instead.

It's a good...hmm. About 2 and a half km, I think. Maybe 3. I've never been the best at gauging distance, and I don't really feel like faffing about with maps to figure it out just yet.

But yes, I walked home, listening to happy music on my iPod. I really do enjoy that walk. Takes me about half an hour, depending on how fast I walk. Today I wasn't in my trainers, so it took me about 35 minutes. It's so peaceful to just walk home, instead of taking the bus, even if it does take longer and leaves me a little sweatier.


And I just got to thinking...I love walking so much; I walk home as often as my shoes allow me to.

So today I am thankful that I can walk. That I'm mobile and independent. I would be extremely frustrated if I couldn't move around on my own.

Acknowledging that makes me more compassionate towards those who depend on others to move around. I love being able to do what I want, to go where I want to, and I thank God for granting me with the ability to do so.


Today's happy moments (to name a few):
- Baby Nate leaning towards me, wanting a kiss

- Going for a walk with younger sis, just strolling about

- Listening to younger sis laugh

- Making Baby Nate laugh

- Making younger sis laugh

- Hot shower

- Talking to Timmy's alter ego, and making him smile. He has a great smile.


I like it when I go to bed happy, and I've gone to bed happy almost every night this year.

I'm still in love with life.

Lest I forget

But how can I forget such wonderful moments?!

Happy moments of the day:
- Getting out of the shower, and looking at my phone, to find a good morning text from Doof

- exchanging silly joke emails with Poptart!Boss

- Talking to KrisA. after so long. Just hearing her voice brings a smile to my face, and hearing that she's doing well makes me oh-so-happy.



Best part? The day's not over yet, and I'm sure I'll have more to add to this list!

ETA:

I was right! More happy moments!

- going for dinner with my supervisor, who's slowly becoming a friend

- getting an email from my...counsellor. Reading his words of encouragement...well, it just spurs me on even more, knowing that I've chosen a better path for myself

- Texting SK and getting teased about my "English sweetheart"

- Talking to bro

- playing with Nate. How time flies; he's almost 17 months!



Today, I am thankful for my brothers-in-law. My sisters married well, and they've truly become part of the family. I can't imagine life without them.

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." -- Robert Brault

I wanted to blog about this last night, but forgot.

Was listening to the radio, and the DJ makes an announcement that a 16-year-old autistic boy had gone missing, and his parents were worried. They contacted the radio station, and sent out their plea for anyone who had seen him to contact the station.

He'd been missing since 1.30 yesterday afternoon, and it was already about 11pm. When I heard that he'd gone missing in the street right next to where I live, I wanted to go out there and have a look around.

Not five minutes later, it was announced that three boys had seen Missing Boy, who was to be reunited with his anxious family.

I can't describe the feeling of relief that washed over me.

It brought me back to the time when my sis was late home from school, and we were frantic. So I have a pretty good idea of what that family was going through, and I am so glad they had a happy ending.




Today I give thanks for all the people who look out for and take care of those with special needs. To be a caregiver/teacher of a person with special needs takes patience and dedication of a level much higher than your average Joe, and the world is a better place because of them.

Not as easy as I'd thought!

Item #88 on my list: Stay off the internet for 5 working days.

Today wasn't that day, obviously. Oh, and perhaps I should clarify: stay off the internet while at work, for 5 working days. No, not consecutive working days. Just....any 5.

Hokay, so. Server was down today for 20 minutes. TWENTY MINUTES. And I felt so lost.

Wanted to tell Bunny about it, but I had no internets!

Decided to blog about it then, but then realised that I! Had no internets!

So I decided to blog about how silly I was being, thinking that I could blog when I had no internets. But couldn't do that either!

Silly silly me.

Looks like #88 is going to be a challenge!

Today I'm thankful for my dad. He doesn't have to bother waking me up for work; after all, it's my responsibility to make sure I'm at work on time (or close to it!).  Every morning, without fail, he makes sure I'm awake, and out of bed. There are days that I would have been exceedingly late for work had he not called me.

Hello 2009!

First day of the year was spent...well, mostly sleeping. Woke up past 1pm! Glorious day to sleep in, what with the rain. I would have slept even longer, if my sister hadn't woken me up. Sometimes I do get annoyed with her, but I am glad she's able to annoy me.

Chillaxed at home with the folks, had a nice dinner, and now...I'm about ready to crash again. I'm yawning already! I think I'll have a shower and then go to bed.

Work tomorrow, and it'll be friiiiddaaaayyy!!!!
Oh, that reminds me to get my outfit ready for work. It's a LOT quicker for me to get ready in the morning if all my things are prepared and laid out. And ironed. Hmm. But since it's Friday, I'm going with jeans and sneakers. Yay for no dress codes!



Today I'm thankful for my mum, who's always made sure there's food on the table. Plus, she's an amazing cook.

What made me happy today? Watching Don't Forget the Lyrics with Dad. We were singing along, and I surprised myself by knowing the missing lyrics.