Long Weekend Outlook

Overcast, wet, drizzly, rainy, generally downcast.

Under the duvet, covers. Huddling for warmth. Non-laundry day. :-(

To The Polls, We Go !

So I am to finally give my vote. To have a say in the way the country's directions and policies are run. This elections being the year where almost all the GRCs or SMCs are being contested by the Opposition Parties.

Exciting stuff !

Post Birthday

A surprise cake and fizzy drinks from Umie for the birthday.

Hah. Older, feels much more than my three decades.

The kids shared the lovely, pink cake.

Thanks, Sis ! :-D

Advanced Gifts and Pressies

The first one was delivered last Wednesday. Exactly a week prior to the 30th. A dozen pink and red roses mixed with white carnations wrapped in a pink netting. Included together were a trio of farmyard animals and a bracelet with a key and a heart.

The second present was "dropped off" on Saturday. A bottle of perfume, Sunflowers from Elizabeth Arden. The light and fresh scent was a hit with me. How then can I stop squirting the perfume bottle and to be able to use it sparingly, I never knew.

Ah. So now I know the game. A gift given every 3 - 4 days leading up to the big day. I did a similar thing for our 3rd Anniversary. A gift a day, for three days. So how will this end ?

Third and final gift ? Monday evening. A pair of headphones had mysteriously appeared out of Dear's bag. A Creative. A funky pair of headphones from Creative. I love them ! I love all my pressies !

Thank you, sweet one ! I love you !

And a Happy Birthday (30 big ones !) to me ! :-D

The Best In Me - Blue

From the moment I met you I just knew you'd be mine
You touched my hand
And I knew that this was gonna be our time
I don't ever wanna lose this feeling
I don't wanna spend a moment apart

Chorus:
'Cos you bring out the best in me, like no-one else can do
That's why I'm by your side, and that's why I love you

Every day that I'm here with you
I know that it feels right
And I've just got to be near you every day and every night
And you know that we belong together
It just had to be you and me

'Cos you bring out the best in me, like no-one else can do
That's why I'm by your side, and that's why I love you

And you know that we belong together, It just had to be you and me

'Cos you bring out the best in me, like no-one else can do
That's why I'm by your side
'Cos you bring out the best in me, like no-one else can do
That's why I'm by your side, and that's why I love you
'Cos you bring out the best in me, like no-one else can do
That's why I'm by your side, and that's why I love you

Of Anger and Hurtful Words

Things have not been too good for the younger Sis and hubby. There was anger. There were silly, spiteful actions. There were too many hurtful words and comments. If there was a way to bridge the differences, my take was to sit down and have a heart to heart talk with one another. Discard the anger and the ego. Think of the two young and innocent lives at stake. Think of the two kids who still needs their Mom and Dad. For the Mom and Dad to protect them. To keep the bad at bay. To tell them they are afterall the most precious and important part of their lives.

Bro and Sis. I hope you guys will manage. Big decisions, big consequences. But whatever, the outcome, we trust you have thought of the best interests of your kids.

Take care.

Flu Bug!

I'd been bitten. Nose is blocked and the throat is scratchy. I've been having the symptoms for the past few days. Body aches and loss of appetite. All thanks to a "dearest" colleague. She had lost her voice for two days and yet she still refused to take a day off to recuperate. This resulted in another colleague being on medical leave last Thursday. Where is the social care and civic-mindedness of people like my "dearest" colleague?

Now I'm worried for my youngest niece. She, who is with a weakened immune system was hanging out at my place for the past couple of days. It will be much of a hassle for my sister if her daughter should fall ill. GRRRR..

I shoulda stayed away from home whilst I'm sick but I do want to see my Ma and was hoping for nice home cooked meals.

Ah wells. If I'm no better tomorrow, I'll pop by the doctor's and get some medication. Although that option will blow my chance of popping by the blood bank this weekend. Hopefully I'll get better soon without the need of additional meds. *fingers crossed*