Now that I've established how great it feels to be back, now, it's time to get down to serious business.
Christmas shopping!
I haven't really gotten around to it yet.. Last time, I got it all done in one day, a couple of days before Christmas. However this time, I don't want it to be hectic like that. Luckily for me that time, everything I planned to get for my family and friends were available and within my budget.
I don't know whether I'll be that lucky, though. Maybe I should just get stuff online. I did see my one of those metal candle sconces online that I know my mom would just love! But as with every online item, the shipping here would be a bomb, I bet! But I'm still pretty much undecided, though..
Anyways, I wish all of you all the best with your X'mas shopping! Hope you have all the luck in finding the perfect things for your loved ones! :)
Shopping Dilemma!
Crows, Buzzes and Howls
A couple of things about being back here in my hometown (that I need adjusting to) is my neighbour's rooster, the mosquitoes and the barking dogs. I think I've mentioned my neighbour's noisy rooster before, but this time, it's a different one. I could tell, this rooster sounds really throaty and hoarse! LOL!
Anyways, the mosquitoes here are quite the terror.. I guess back in KL, with condo living high up, the mosquitoes aren't so bad. But here, oh gosh.. I almost forgot the reason for a creation like "Mopiko" (mosquito ointment).
Last but not least is the barking dogs (sometimes howling). However, despite this being an annoyance to me, I feel quite comforted because living in a hilly area, and quite far from the main road, it's great that both my neighbors have guard dogs. We have video surveillance equipment installed at home but the barking dogs make us feel extra safe somehow.
At least I know that when I get back to KL, my mom, sister and brothers are safe here!
Home Sweet Home
I'm back in KK!! Back at my hometown and surrounded by family and friends.. and loads of familiar faces and places! The "aunties" at the market, happy to see me and inquire about my children and my life in KL. Definitely not something I experience back in KL. I love KL of course, coz that's home now too.. but still.. I have yet to feel THAT much sense of belonging.
But now that I'm back that means less time spent online and I'm beginning to miss my online buddies! I know LJ is back in her hometown too and Debbs will also be going back soon. But I am curious to know whether Ane has finally chosen between her Nokia N85 or her Samsung Omnia!
Anyways, I hope to catch up with everyone soon and I hope everyone is doing great.. till then, take care!!
I'm Learning - Boyzone
This has always been one of my favorite songs from Boyzone. Believe it or not, yeah, I had their album. Yes even in my teen angst years of listening to Smashing Pumpkins and Silverchair, I listened to Boyzone as well. LOL!
I gotta say that Stephen Gately's passing was so sudden and so heartbreaking.. it was such a shock to me.. May he rest in peace.
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