Times have changed indeed. I’m so glad it’s not the fifities anymore. There are some things I’d like to do for him, like cook him dinner and fix up the house for him… but it’s never just for him alone, it’s ultimately for both of us. Putting one on a pedestal way too high isn’t […] Read more…
January 2004 archive
Enjoy what you make!
Budgeting may be something we are very conscious of, but we also make sure we enjoy our hard-earned moolah. As H encouraged me, “You don’t have many luho (luxuries) anyway, why don’t you get it?” Say hello to my new friend. Aaaaaaaaaaaaah! I can’t wait to use it!!! Since I’m such a photo buff (a […] Read more…
Parking work and rediscovering quiet time
I brought work home last night, but as fate would have it, I ended up not working. H’s laptop couldn’t read my diskette. I almost moped because I had my heart set on finishing my report last night, but then I thought moping wouldn’t do anything. It was a blessing in disguise. As I calmed […] Read more…
Honor your parents :)
That’s the 4th commandment right? Anyway, I honored my Dad last night in a wild, happy way: we gave him a surprise party! ‘Twas my idea, and it was perfect because everyone close to our family was present (even my in-laws and my sister’s boyfriend’s father!). As soon as he stepped into the dark house, […] Read more…
A scrapbook just for you
There’s something soothing about scrapbooks. Well, the soothing feeling not only comes from reading, but more from making it — getting the scrapbook together. I learned a scrapbook technique from B, a good friend. She said it truly relaxed her and gave her peace. I wanted to try it myself, too. Here’s the technique she […] Read more…
Aromatherapy in a Capsule
Pond’s has this new unique item – aromatherapy oils trapped in little gel capsules. There are 4 oils with a distinct purpose: to energize (green), relax (lavender), romance (red), be happy (pink). You twist the capsule open, and dab the oil onto your pulse points — temples, wrist, sides of the throat. I had a […] Read more…
Our Path to 2004
Where this path will lead us, I do not know. But I do hope that in 2004 we will: Travel more often. Be blessed financially. Have a child. Have rewarding careers. Serve God, our family, our friends and neighbors well. Move into a safe, comfortable place still in the city. Get a new car. Have […] Read more…