My Hubby’s Story with My Handbags

Since I have been with my husband 10 years ago (5 years dating, 5 years married), I have always requested my husband to buy me unique bags or bags which I don’t have each year.

Throughout, there are years which he deliver his promise but when he does not, it is usually due to $$$ constrains. Anyway, the bag that touched me most was a Braun Buffel he got for me after a year and a half of knowing him. He was only an 18 year old student then and I guess for a student to buy a bag like that is quite mean feat. Plus the fact that the $$$ does not come from his parents. It was $$$ he was earning  during his holiday break for a mere S$5.50 per hour then. It seriously touched me. The way he doted on me and his independence.

The next bag was much later when we were staying at Aussie. It was my 1st LV Trevi PM. Seriously speaking, I am not a LV fan but it is indeed one of the most costly bag his has given to me and I guess the brand-LV are goods ‘to-die-for’ for most ladies. Most importantly, it might be the 1st and last LV my husband will ever get for me.

The Lovely Pooches Handbags

This year is the most unique. I can’t say I don’t like it since I have brought it out to the streets with me a few times already. People like it and have asked about it, I am falling in love with them each time I look at them. I try to think of clothes which I can fit the bags with. They are fun and I guess only at the moment I am one of the few crazy ones who brings these bags out. They are none other than the pooches handbags from Fuzzy Nation. By the way, my boys love them too and handle them with such extreme care that one will think, they are real, live dogs.

Taking the Sweet Lady Out

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Us at the Water Fall

My Dear,

In a flash, it is already our 5th year wedding anniversary. Though there are many a times we get on each other nerves because we simply can’t agree, I know we can’t live without each other too if we were to go our separate ways.

In this 5 years,though road has never been straight for us but I am thankful for it because each time I look back, it was always you who has been walking together with me.

Thanks for turning a blind eye each time I try to ‘con’ you into doing things for me and for giving into me but it will be definitely a lot  better if you do not or stop nagging at me. 😉

Thanks for putting up and enduring my willfulness and stubbornness which I know most of the time it can burst a blood vessel and might cause a rise in the blood pressure.

Thanks for doing things for me each time I call out to you though I know how reluctant you can be.

And lastly I know the road is still long and rocky for us but yet I feel blessed to have someone like you walking this rocky road with me and blessed that we have our lovely 2 little boys 🙂

Loving You Always,

Your Nightmare 😉

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10 Years Later….

The Pressie

Ever since I graduated from Secondary School (High School), I have not been in touch with most of my friends except for three girls where we have been best buds since 13. I was pleasantly surprised when I received an e-mail invitation from 1 of them to meet up. It was not exactly a class gathering but just a few of us. Despite the number, I was still rather nervous wondering how will my classmates now look like, how they are all getting in life. Wondering if we still can have common topic or have we all grown so much that we have gradually become strangers.

The next worry was how they will look at me 🙂 . I actually arrived earlier than expected and started pacing up and down twitching my finger (ok I was not early but they were late). Anyway things went well, we were as crappy as ever and I made some new friends with ease. I was really touched when one of them payed the bill for our tea and even gave us presents 🙂 Qian Hao, have to really tell you how much I love those tea.

I was really looking forward to the next tea session but poor guy, nobody replied his e-mails except for me. Will meet the next time and hopefully by then we can have a potluck session at my house 🙂

Anyway these days I seem to be finding back old friends whom I have enjoyed my time with during my school years and I am going to meet him for dinner tomorrow 😉

I am really glad at times on how small can this world be.

Scaling Down: Updates at Week 7 (Day 1)

In the entry of “Lots to Catch Up”, I have mentioned that I have lost weight since my last entry in ‘Her Weighty Issues’. I have also promised that I will update more information about it and hence here I am. Back in 11 October 2009 when I first started being determine about this issue, my BMI was a whooping  28.6kg/m2. However as of today, I have scaled down to 25.1kg/m2. Although I am still overweight with moderate risk, it was much better than before.

The secret to it? Well there is none except to be exceptionally discipline in cutting down the sugar, the quantity and quality of food intake and of course to add a little more activity in your lifestyle.

I take my 3 main meals regularly with hardly any snacks but occasionally on a teeny weeny piece of 70% dark chocolate. Lunch has definitely become much healthier as I packed my own. Not only is it fresher but it is sure much lighter on the pocket.

My Home Packed Lunch

Hence that is all about it. If anybody is interested in my lunch, I have shared it at the bottom. Preparation is darn easy taking up only 15 to 20mins of your time.

SHAVED TURKEY AVOCADO SANDWICH

Ingredients:

• 2 slices Bread of your choice (I choose multi-grain)
• 4 leaves Baby Butter-head lettuce (Other greens are perfectly fine too)
• 1/2 Avocado (Chopped)
• 50g Shaved meat (Tuna can be used too. I use shaved  oven roasted turkey)

Seasonings:

• Butter (Optional)
• Crashed Black Pepper (Optional)

Method:

1. Place bread on clean surface

2. Spread the butter and avocad0 evenly on the bread

3. Place the lettuce on a slice of the buttered bread

4. Topped it off with the chopped avocado

5. Load up the shaved turkey

6. A dash of freshly crushed black pepper

7. Cover it up with the other slice of bread and half it. Placed it on a serving plate with a side salad and lunch is ready.

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Foodie Tips:

• Before preparing any food, make sure work surface and hands are clean.
• Make sure all vegetables used are rinsed and well drained unless you want a soggy bread.
• If the shaved ham of turkey is a few days old and not yet expired, it will be best to give it a quick soak in hot water. Remember to dry it well too.
• Lastly, making sandwiches is after all about creativity so do not limit yourself to the above ingredients.
• If serving with a side salad, go easy on the dressing, washed it down with a cup of nice tea for that delightful and refreshing feel.
• If you are feeling wickedly sinful, you can serve it with chips instead with a mug hot chocolate. That feeling is an absolute heaven.

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The Boys’ Water Story:

In writing this entry, I am not writing on behalf of the organization or clubs. My view is only on the individual coaches teaching my boys and through the observations I have made while waiting for my boys to finish their lessons.

Clemens’ 9 Lesson

Clemens the Jet Plane

Time really flies and with the blink of the eyes, he is already in his 9th lesson. What I see today is a boy who is water confident unlike the first lesson. The difference seems to be so vast when I see him jumping into the deep pool with swimming boards tuck under each of his arm and away he went peddling with his froggy-style legs. There are times when he has been mischevious, twirling and turning himself around like a merry-go-round. The sight is such a hilarious one that till now as I am writing, I am still chuckling away upon recalling that image.

Anyway what matter most is his smiling face and his ability to overcome the fear of water. Teacher Jerry, I have to say has done a great job in developing this confidence in him. I believe in no time, Clemens will be swimming away when he has developed more strength in his arms.

Damir’s 1st Lesson

Damir's Hands are Stiff

Yeah!!!! The baby of the family has finally gone for his first lesson instead of waiting for his brother to finish his lesson (read: What About Damir?). However the irony of it is, the brothers are in a different school with different instrcutors. Nope don’t worry not that there is anything wrong with Teacher Jerry but it is just that he finds Damir a tad too young.

When I approached Teacher Andy from Aquatic Masters, I was also trying out my luck with Damir. Andy told me to bring Damir for a trial to see if he is water-ready. I guess due to Damir’s fearless nature, they clicked. I believe Andy also took a liking to Damir when he submerged Damir into the water. Most kids at his age (Damir will only turn 3 next Jan 10) I guess, will be fearful and crying but Damir was smiling away asking for more.  It must have caught Andy by surprise. But I caught Damir’s fear when Andy tried to teach to relax so that he can float on water. His body and hands were stiff but overall he is still a natural.

I have seriously underestimated Damir’s power and ability to listen to instructions when I saw the both of them communicating.

Anyway at the end of the trial class, like any mother, I started to ask questions like how was Damir and if he was willing to teach to teach Damir. He replied Damir is good and great and even asked me to let Damir play with him first on a weekly basis. I was a little puzzled when he said, “play” and it only occured to me that he is not accepting any coaching fees from me till he feels Damir is ready.   I felt really bad about it and offered to pay at least half since he is also using his time on Damir but he refused, For this I am really touched and of course embarressed. On the whole, I am truly grateful.

Grateful for the chance given to Damir.

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Note:

What appeal to me might not be the same for you. Hence my advice to parents is no matter what class and course you are signing up for your children, please do make a visit down to the premises to observe with your own eyes and feel with your heart.

Lastly, there is nothing to compare about both Teacher Jerry and Teacher Andy. Each have their own unique way of dealing with kids depending on what your children need and their personality. Both coaches are by far the only few who caught my attention when I was searching for a swimming instructor for Clemens.

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