My package from Ebay STILL has not come in. I e-mailed the seller and all she could tell me was to wait a few more days since it takes 4-6 weeks. It's already been 5 weeks so maybe another week? Freaking hell. It's never taken this long to get anything sent from Hong Kong before. Argh.

Went on a splurge at Staples today to buy office supplies for my office to finally get myself organized a little bit more. It was a fun experience holding the company credit card and just going ahead and buying what I need. Anyways, I got everything that I could remember I needed and organized my office. I feel much better now about it because it looks like there is less paper everywhere I can actually find a home for almost everything.


What I especially like about my new office stuff? My new corkboard/whiteboard I have there in the corner. I can finally keep notes where I can clearly see them and not have to lose anything in post-it notes all over my desk. I was thinking of just getting a weekly agenda but I would rather have the whiteboard and have everything planned out there because it's in my face and I can see it right away. I really like those folder holders I have on my desk too because I can actually have all the most important stuff right there within an arm's reach and they are all tucked in the right spots and not a huge pile of mess on my desk. I'm feeling quite happy about my office right now. What I really need to do next though is just get rid of these ugly paintings I have in here right now and replace them with something nicer. I was thinking of printing out one of my photography pieces and one of my best art/drawing pieces and frame them on the wall so that it feels more comfortable and presentable. Another tiny little thing I want for myself in the office? My own specialized coffee mug LOL. It's so cliche because everyone has their own coffee mug but I want one too just because it's my way of feeling like meshing with my work hahahahah. So I'm part of the cliche ... whatever!!

It has been a weird day though.

Firstly, good news was that I was able to go to Staples and splurge on whatever I wanted for my office.

Secondly, I just a text today from my sister-in-law that the store I bought my wedding dress from has burned down. It happened last night. Now I'm lucky because I actually have my wedding dress at my parent's house and GOOD THING I never decided for the store to hold it for me. But ... I don't know what to do about my alterations because I already pre-paid for it when my mom and I bought the dress. Either they refund me that amount or send me somewhere else and I get it done for free since I already paid for it. I don't know what's going to happen there. But I feel really bad for all the brides/bridesmaids/other women out there who have held their dresses in the store. They're all gone now. They would have to get another dress. I know I would be soooooooooooo upset if mine was gone because I am IN LOVE with my dress and I would never be able to find another dress that even compares to it.

Thirdly, I had a conference call with one of our clients here at work and they were very impressed with the report I did for them this quarter. It was a good feeling since one of my main bosses was right there in the conference call with me and he just gave me a big smile and a thumbs up. "One of the best, if not, THE BEST reconciliation report we have gotten". That made me feel good!

So it's been an up and down day. We will see what else happens because I still have 2 other meetings today. I guess it's been a easy day, work wise. I haven't had much time to actually "work" because of all the meetings and I got to go on a mini-office-shopping-spree. LOL. If only it was Friday today, then it would just be perfect because it would have been a perfect start for the weekend.

My parents are leaving for the Philippines on Saturday! So jealous. I could use a vacation. But it's sad because this is going to be my very first Thanksgiving without them. I normally look forward to my mom's Thanksgiving food and spending time with them at their house but they're going to be away. At least my fiance's family are coming over for Thanksgiving this weekend and it's always fun with them anyway. Plus I know the food will be good too. They are all incredible cooks on that side of the family. I'm going to get fat this weekend. Long weekend ... it's nice that there isn't work on Monday. Short work week next week!!!

I'm still waiting for my set-up details for my sub-domain so I hope to get the blog site up and running soon! I still have to plan out my layout and all that. I guess I have the weekend for that. My weekend is going to be busy because I want to start my site but at the same time I want some time draw and paint too. I'll try to squeeze in everything as much as I can!!

Labels: Family, food, holidays, life, thoughts, wedding, work

Just like that Christmas is over.  The all-Christmas-music station still played throughout boxing day and the very next morning it was back to normal music; playing one of Nelly Furtado's mainstream songs.  It was a bit of a slap to the face of my fiance and I.  We go through this every year - Post Christmas Blues.

It was a great Christmas though.  We had both families under one roof and it was so much fun.  I have never seen so much food for the amount of people that was in our house.  At the end of the night it was hilarious playing Tetris with my fridge for all the leftovers the family decided to leave us.  We are still trying to consume all of it until this day.  I'm trying to be creative on the type of meals I make because I really don't want to waste it all.  So far the turkey macaroni soup is a favourite with my fiance.  I guess the rest will be lunch for when he goes back to work.

The gifts were fun too.  Everyone grabbed all their gifts and designated themselves to a spot in the room with piles of gifts in front of them.  All you heard were screams of joy and ripped paper.  We all got some really cute stuff.  One of the best gifts for me was a gift I had to open before everyone came over.  My fiance decided to get something that I have been wanting for YEARS - the KITCHEN AID STAND-UP MIXER in CHERRY RED!!!!!!!  Oh my ... It was like seeing my engagement ring for the first time hahaha.  I opened it up and used it right away, baking over a dozen cupcakes for that night's Christmas dinner.  I am in love with it and already named her "Cherry".  My love for baking has been re-awakened!!  He is going to be sorry when I make non-stop baking goodies hahaha.  It's going to be very hard to resist my cookies and cupcakes and cakes while he's on his strict clean diet (muahahaha).  He was already laughing nervously as I was baking my muffin-top cookies last night LOL.  This is what happens when you give me my dream stand-up mixer!!!!!  You knew what you were getting yourself into!

What's next?  I guess New Years!  It's only a few days away!  It's crazy how fast time is going.  It's going to be 2013 soon!  I still don't know what our plans are for the new year.  I know my mom is cooking some good dinner so we might see my family early in the night then head over to his family's place for the actual new year countdown.  So much food again.  My goodness!  I might have to make some time during the next year to workout and burn off all the food!!

So if I don't blog before New Years, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!!!!

Labels: holidays, life

Sadly, my domain has expired. I am not too incredibly heartbroken over it though. I didn't blog as much as I thought I would since I was so busy with school and things. One day I'll get my domain back up again, not to worry!

It is almost Christmas! It's a bit hard to believe. The days have come so quickly. In a few days, the day will come that I love so much: family members getting together, tons of food, lots of laughing and talking and then the tradition of opening presents and seeing the reactions on their faces. It will be fun this year because both our families are joining us at our new place. There's nothing like spending our first Christmas in our new home with family. I am so excited.

My fiance said that he got me a pretty awesome gift this year and I got a little upset because he spent a lot of money on it. I forgot to make a clause with him this year on how much we can spend on Christmas gifts on each other and this is what happens ... he splurges. I am very curious though as to what it is. He refuses to give me any hints so I guess I won't know what it is until Christmas Eve comes.

I am most excited about the food. There's going to be so much food!! My sister-in-law requested I make my baked macaroni this year. Apparently it's greatly missed by everyone so I'm feeling quite nice about that LOL. I know she's going to make her famous ham too (it's incredibly good). My fiance is making his awesome cherrybomb potatoes. My mom is cooking turkey and cabbage rolls. I don't know what my mother-in-law is cooking but she is an amazing cook as well so Christmas dinner this year is going to be pretty damn good.

What are you most excited about when it comes to Christmas?

Labels: holidays, life

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My package from Ebay STILL has not come in. I e-mailed the seller and all she could tell me was to wait a few more days since it takes 4-6 weeks. It's already been 5 weeks so maybe another week? Freaking hell. It's never taken this long to get anything sent from Hong Kong before. Argh.

Went on a splurge at Staples today to buy office supplies for my office to finally get myself organized a little bit more. It was a fun experience holding the company credit card and just going ahead and buying what I need. Anyways, I got everything that I could remember I needed and organized my office. I feel much better now about it because it looks like there is less paper everywhere I can actually find a home for almost everything.


What I especially like about my new office stuff? My new corkboard/whiteboard I have there in the corner. I can finally keep notes where I can clearly see them and not have to lose anything in post-it notes all over my desk. I was thinking of just getting a weekly agenda but I would rather have the whiteboard and have everything planned out there because it's in my face and I can see it right away. I really like those folder holders I have on my desk too because I can actually have all the most important stuff right there within an arm's reach and they are all tucked in the right spots and not a huge pile of mess on my desk. I'm feeling quite happy about my office right now. What I really need to do next though is just get rid of these ugly paintings I have in here right now and replace them with something nicer. I was thinking of printing out one of my photography pieces and one of my best art/drawing pieces and frame them on the wall so that it feels more comfortable and presentable. Another tiny little thing I want for myself in the office? My own specialized coffee mug LOL. It's so cliche because everyone has their own coffee mug but I want one too just because it's my way of feeling like meshing with my work hahahahah. So I'm part of the cliche ... whatever!!

It has been a weird day though.

Firstly, good news was that I was able to go to Staples and splurge on whatever I wanted for my office.

Secondly, I just a text today from my sister-in-law that the store I bought my wedding dress from has burned down. It happened last night. Now I'm lucky because I actually have my wedding dress at my parent's house and GOOD THING I never decided for the store to hold it for me. But ... I don't know what to do about my alterations because I already pre-paid for it when my mom and I bought the dress. Either they refund me that amount or send me somewhere else and I get it done for free since I already paid for it. I don't know what's going to happen there. But I feel really bad for all the brides/bridesmaids/other women out there who have held their dresses in the store. They're all gone now. They would have to get another dress. I know I would be soooooooooooo upset if mine was gone because I am IN LOVE with my dress and I would never be able to find another dress that even compares to it.

Thirdly, I had a conference call with one of our clients here at work and they were very impressed with the report I did for them this quarter. It was a good feeling since one of my main bosses was right there in the conference call with me and he just gave me a big smile and a thumbs up. "One of the best, if not, THE BEST reconciliation report we have gotten". That made me feel good!

So it's been an up and down day. We will see what else happens because I still have 2 other meetings today. I guess it's been a easy day, work wise. I haven't had much time to actually "work" because of all the meetings and I got to go on a mini-office-shopping-spree. LOL. If only it was Friday today, then it would just be perfect because it would have been a perfect start for the weekend.

My parents are leaving for the Philippines on Saturday! So jealous. I could use a vacation. But it's sad because this is going to be my very first Thanksgiving without them. I normally look forward to my mom's Thanksgiving food and spending time with them at their house but they're going to be away. At least my fiance's family are coming over for Thanksgiving this weekend and it's always fun with them anyway. Plus I know the food will be good too. They are all incredible cooks on that side of the family. I'm going to get fat this weekend. Long weekend ... it's nice that there isn't work on Monday. Short work week next week!!!

I'm still waiting for my set-up details for my sub-domain so I hope to get the blog site up and running soon! I still have to plan out my layout and all that. I guess I have the weekend for that. My weekend is going to be busy because I want to start my site but at the same time I want some time draw and paint too. I'll try to squeeze in everything as much as I can!!

Labels: Family, food, holidays, life, thoughts, wedding, work

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Just like that Christmas is over.  The all-Christmas-music station still played throughout boxing day and the very next morning it was back to normal music; playing one of Nelly Furtado's mainstream songs.  It was a bit of a slap to the face of my fiance and I.  We go through this every year - Post Christmas Blues.

It was a great Christmas though.  We had both families under one roof and it was so much fun.  I have never seen so much food for the amount of people that was in our house.  At the end of the night it was hilarious playing Tetris with my fridge for all the leftovers the family decided to leave us.  We are still trying to consume all of it until this day.  I'm trying to be creative on the type of meals I make because I really don't want to waste it all.  So far the turkey macaroni soup is a favourite with my fiance.  I guess the rest will be lunch for when he goes back to work.

The gifts were fun too.  Everyone grabbed all their gifts and designated themselves to a spot in the room with piles of gifts in front of them.  All you heard were screams of joy and ripped paper.  We all got some really cute stuff.  One of the best gifts for me was a gift I had to open before everyone came over.  My fiance decided to get something that I have been wanting for YEARS - the KITCHEN AID STAND-UP MIXER in CHERRY RED!!!!!!!  Oh my ... It was like seeing my engagement ring for the first time hahaha.  I opened it up and used it right away, baking over a dozen cupcakes for that night's Christmas dinner.  I am in love with it and already named her "Cherry".  My love for baking has been re-awakened!!  He is going to be sorry when I make non-stop baking goodies hahaha.  It's going to be very hard to resist my cookies and cupcakes and cakes while he's on his strict clean diet (muahahaha).  He was already laughing nervously as I was baking my muffin-top cookies last night LOL.  This is what happens when you give me my dream stand-up mixer!!!!!  You knew what you were getting yourself into!

What's next?  I guess New Years!  It's only a few days away!  It's crazy how fast time is going.  It's going to be 2013 soon!  I still don't know what our plans are for the new year.  I know my mom is cooking some good dinner so we might see my family early in the night then head over to his family's place for the actual new year countdown.  So much food again.  My goodness!  I might have to make some time during the next year to workout and burn off all the food!!

So if I don't blog before New Years, HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!!!!

Labels: holidays, life

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Sadly, my domain has expired. I am not too incredibly heartbroken over it though. I didn't blog as much as I thought I would since I was so busy with school and things. One day I'll get my domain back up again, not to worry!

It is almost Christmas! It's a bit hard to believe. The days have come so quickly. In a few days, the day will come that I love so much: family members getting together, tons of food, lots of laughing and talking and then the tradition of opening presents and seeing the reactions on their faces. It will be fun this year because both our families are joining us at our new place. There's nothing like spending our first Christmas in our new home with family. I am so excited.

My fiance said that he got me a pretty awesome gift this year and I got a little upset because he spent a lot of money on it. I forgot to make a clause with him this year on how much we can spend on Christmas gifts on each other and this is what happens ... he splurges. I am very curious though as to what it is. He refuses to give me any hints so I guess I won't know what it is until Christmas Eve comes.

I am most excited about the food. There's going to be so much food!! My sister-in-law requested I make my baked macaroni this year. Apparently it's greatly missed by everyone so I'm feeling quite nice about that LOL. I know she's going to make her famous ham too (it's incredibly good). My fiance is making his awesome cherrybomb potatoes. My mom is cooking turkey and cabbage rolls. I don't know what my mother-in-law is cooking but she is an amazing cook as well so Christmas dinner this year is going to be pretty damn good.

What are you most excited about when it comes to Christmas?

Labels: holidays, life