E-books are da bomb

Especially, on my iPhone. Have I mentioned that already? My eldest dotty has a Kindle Fire .. That is actually the perfect size for reading an e-book but my iPhone is always with me so it makes sense to read off it.

I finished the entire Fifty Shades trilogy on my iPhone.

I don't get what the big fuss is about .. Aside from the guy being into BDSM and having a truckload of psychological issues, it's just like any other romance novel. Really. And come on, how many times can you read a sex scene ?? How many ??! And there is plenty of that in the books, believe me. I dunno how they are gonna make the books into a movie. What kind of rating would it get? Lol.

Funny thing is, Christian Grey .. Has eerie similarities to The Hubby. And NOT the BDSM part (Hahahah!) .. And also not the psychological issues (thank God) And not the billionaire part either (DAMMIT to hell) ..

But I understand his need for control over Ana. I was reading the book and going .. "Oh, no .. He won't like that" and I turn the page and voila, I am right.

Huh.

It has taken The Hubby 15 years of marriage to get to where we are today. And I still cannot buy a chest of drawers without him okay-ing it or meet a male friend .. Even if its just my insurance agent. Lol. Lets not even talk about going on holiday without him. The man threw a fit when I brought the girls to MBS for an overnight stay when he was out of the country. Lol.

He's plain lucky I love him so much to accede to his possessiveness and manic control freaked-ness. Most times. I still buy pieces of furniture now and then without him okaying it. Lol. From Ikea ok?! Not some expensive piece.

So yes, in case you're wondering, I have no male friends. Well, just that one and he's my insurance agent (lol) and he's an old friend so he understands The Hubby .. I do have male friends on Facebook, but I don't meet up w them or chat w them at all. Cos I know he doesn't like it.

My eldest dotty is reading The Hunger Games trilogy on her Kindle. Must ask her how that is going.

So e-books .. If you haven't gotten into them, start now! Cheaper than actual books and u save space storing them. Plus, u can take it everywhere with you. Especially, on your iPhone. Really convenient.

I'm still here

So .. I survived the whole Bugaboo Bee episode. Ok, I still feel bad that I went against his wishes buying the stroller. It is rather expensive and Charlotte IS already 20 months old.

But ..

The stroller is awesome. Having used other similar prams in the same price category before, it is a dream to handle. And not heavy like the Phil and Teds Dash. I've sold 2 of my prams so far .. Another 2 to go. Haha.

I reckon I can use the Bee for another year or so then sell it off. No regrets buying it at all.

It's already coming to end of Sept. another 90 odd days till Christmas. My favourite holiday of the year ! I have done a bit of shopping here and there but I really must get a move on.

Can't wait to shop, shop, shop!

The Hubby will kill me ..

Yes, he will. I'm pretty sure of it. I bought something he explicitly said not to buy.

But, yeap .. I went and bought it anyway.

Sigh.

And now the said item is hiding in my vehicle.

Until the weekend. When he will obviously see it. And I will have to tell him then.

Die la.

I should've told him straight off on Tuesday. But noooooo ..

Now, I'm gonna be dead. Or a divorcee.

Hahaha. So what did I buy ?

A Bugaboo Bee pram. For mah bebe. Look how happy she looks sitting in it. Bestie asked how she looked happier .. I said, ok ok I am happier. Hahaha!

The Hubby is trying to kill me

This I know for sure .. During the one week school holiday, the man was on leave for the last 2 weekdays - Thursday and Friday. He opted to bring us all for a walk. No, not a walk. More like a hike. And once again we weren't prepared. The girls were in dresses and I was in my new pants. Yoga pants .. (not that I do yoga mind you .. I just like the pants cutting) .. And FitFlops. With my handbag. Apparel I can assure you is not suitable for traipsing around in the jungle.

Anyway, we went for the HSBC TreeTop Walk. It was tough for someone like me .. you know, erm, not skinny and more of a air-conditioned mall roaming person.

The hike was tiring. There were steps and slopes. And some parts, I had to carry Charlotte who isn't lightweight either .. Blardy 11.6kg.

When we finally reached the bridge .. It was really very pretty. I wouldn't say it was worth the hike up but it was lovely. Then the worst part came .. Getting back down. I swear I almost just threw myself on the ground and told my kids to go on without me. Hahahaha.I think I made my kids push me up slope at some points .. hahaha .. good times. I told them, it was either they push me or leave me behind. Claudia and Lauren dutifully obliged.

And towards the end on the way down, Charlotte fell asleep in the sling. She became DEADWEIGHT. Bugger baby.I don't know she could sleep in that humidity ...

Anyway, we all really had fun hiking with Daddy .. And spending all that time together. Here are some pics.

We went to Upper Pierce Reservoir first ... love this pic

Here we are about to start the walk ...

This was a LIE .. it wasn't 300m to the TreeTop walk ... A LIE !!

 

FINALLY !!

Daddy with his littlest girl

Love this too !

 

 

Sick as a dog ..

I've never understood that phrase. Sick as a dog ? What dog ? Whose dog? My dogs don't seem to every get sick and they're old now. They don't get the flu or a fever or a cough ..

I've been sick since last Sunday. High fever for 2 days then continued being sick for another few more days .. Sniffling and generally feeling like crap. Then the worse thing happened. My throat became so sore .. I woke up on Wednesday in a lot of pain. It felt like there was a bunch of needles in my throat. The medication I was prescribed worked somewhat but it's already Saturday and while my throat isn't as bad as it was on Wednesday, it's at least better.

Then last night, I started coughing.

Man, I feel like dying. I've been sick since Sunday night .. And it's going to be Sunday night soon ... Making me sick for one whole damn week.

I'm just happy that my kids seem to have escaped this dreaded sickness for now. Hope my throat gets well soon too. I want to eat chilli !!

I had a plan ..

A good one it was too. My wash and wax package for my beloved Odyssey had expired and for awhile now, I was the only dirty vehicle on the road. I kid u not. People here take pride in having shiny ass cars whether it's a Kia or a BMW.

And my poor once shiny black Odyssey had been starting to stick out on the roads like a sore thumb. Hey, it wasn't my fault. Between the kids and my high teas and manicures .. Where on earth was I going to find the time to wash my own vehicle? Why wash on my own instead of renewing the package u ask? Cos it was gonna cost me more than 1k AND my husband told me if I choose to sign up for the package, I'd have to fork out the money myself.

Forget it. I'd rather wash the car myself. Easier said than done apparently. Lol!

The Hubby snorted upon seeing my cache of car cleaning products that I had acquired from a recent trip to the hardware store. And he quickly made it clear that he wasn't going to be involved in any way. I still got him a big yellow washing sponge. Haha. Just because I love him.

So, about 2 weeks ago, we headed to the gas station like we always do after church and lo and behold, they were running some promo and a family vehicle like mine could be washed for a mere 5 bucks !!! -- now at that point my car still hadn't been washed. And she was starting to look like a desert vehicle. Hahaha.

So come on, how could I not take up the offer? 5 bucks for 4 able bodied uncles to wash and wipe dry my Odyssey?? And all I had to do was sit in the vehicle? It was a no brainer.

So, I now have a shiny black Odyssey .. And my cleaning products which cost me some 50 bucks or so .. Still remained untouched on the hall sideboard.

Oh well. Guess once the promo for the car wash at the gas station is over, I will try to wash the darn thing myself. With gloves on. Wouldn't want to ruin my manicure.

More to life than nice nails?

Surely you jest, I asked The Hubby. I was lying in bed this morning admiring my manicured long painted nails when he declared that that there were more important things in life than nails. Hahaha!

What was my answer?

Well, I told him that for most of my adult life so far, I haven't had the chance to have long nails or go for a manicure and pedicure. Partly because I had no time and also because I did have a nail biting habit (ok, let me clarify first .. I bit the nails off my FINGERS. Not my toes). So it was hard to have long nails. Haha. And I just never understood HOW a pedicure would make your feet look so much nicer in sandals and FitFlops .. And now that I've had a couple done, man, let me tell you .. My feet look so much more presentable with toe exposing footwear. But I digress.

Yes, having nice nails is important I informed him. And for once I'd like to have them. Before I get old and wrinkly and then nice nails won't do anything for me.

Are they the most important thing? Of course not! That would be facials .. Like duh.