rushes ...

yup, there's quite a lot of things i have to organise in about 10 minutes ... bags to pack, gadgets to prepare (digital cameras, computer, mobile phones), fix the light timers, etc. it is always like this everytime we're going on a trip. i am always in-charge of these stuff ... but i don't really mind - i'd rather know what's packed and where to find the things that i need.

i look forward to going away on a trip again ... i do need a break from my daily routine once in a while. a lot of planned holidays for this year is already "in-the-can" ... believe it or not, we have to plan ahead since it's not easy to get away from our work. family time is precious to us, so we always try to do something together out of the ordinary when the opportunity presents itself. wouldn't you?

more update much later ... we have an early flight out to London tomorrow. catch you when i can ... take care of yourselves!

some going ons ...

... i felt good about myself when i was told that i did well at work today. my creative contribution to our upcoming Global Summit event earned some praises and appreciation from my colleagues - geez, i'm bursting with pride. i have been working so hard since last week brainstorming creative ideas with my group, doing the layout and graphic design of our story and presentation boards for the big meeting on week 6. setting my own deadlines can be frustrating, especially if you're depending on someone else's input to complete your own work - somehow i manage to put things together just in time. i'd say it's all about patience and perseverance. i'm glad to have been able to finish most of the work that needed to be done ... i expect to be involved in the other work activities after my weekend break.

... oh yes, my weekend break starts this thursday, 31 january until 4 february. my family's off to London for a much needed respite for 5 days. it was a holiday plan long overdue - a promise we have to fulfill for Alexander ... to visit the Thomas the Tank Engine wonderland.

... i heard there's trouble brewing from "home" - i hope things will eventually get better and settled for the good of everyone.

... i lost my favourite glove today (trivial, huh?)

... Alexander lost his two front teeth last New Year - he excitedly kept them under his pillow hoping for the "tooth fairy" to drop by and give him a present. when he woke up the following day, he found 3 pcs of 10 crowns under his pillow (you probably guessed who the "tooth fairy" are) ... but he was a bit disappointed and told me that he thinks the "tooth fairy" doesn't know how to count. so, i asked him why, and Alexander said: "i only lost my two front teeth, why did she gave me 3 pcs of 10 crowns?" ... i can't help but smile and justified his confusion: "well, maybe the "tooth fairy" gave you an extra 10 crowns for being a brave boy" ... Alexander seemed quite convinced with that explanation.

... tomorrow's going to be a busy day. i need to take care of some more work before i set off to my weekend break ... it will be long hours at work again. and i think i have a dinner date, too ... am not that sure if it's still on. well, it's Mommy Night tomorrow - the night i go out with other moms to have some time and fun for ourselves ... minus hubbies and kids. hmmm, we'll see ...

ok, i gotta sign off now. big day tomorrow ... until next time. i will try to write a longer post about something interesting .... ciao!

sleepless night ... snowy night ...

it's now 2.05 am. i woke up around midnight because of the strong winds as it whistled outside our bedroom windows - it looked very light outside when i raised the drapes ... geez, it was snowing! the snow atop our neighbour's rooftop was a pleasant sight to see - i thought to myself: finally, winter has arrived!

sleep has somehow eluded me. it didn't help that i watched a late movie on TV for more than two hours - i got bored with that. i tried to read a book ... it didn't help either. so, here i am trying to write something sensible but my head is just blank - totally!

yup, here i am on another sleepless night trying to figure out what to do while the winds are banging heavily outside on a snowy wintry night. i feel so stucked here and now ... i envy my son as he sleeps heavily on his bed ... in his deep sleep off to the wonderland of dreams ... i love the snore he heaves now and then ...

hey, what about you? what's keeping you at this time of day?

Happy New Year!

here's a great toast for another year of great things ahead of us! i wish everyone all the best - may your success and happiness multiply a thousand fold! i'd love to chat some more, but i can't ... let's save it for later, ok? i have loads to share ... at the next opportunity, i promise!