Love

Looks like I finally dragged my big fat bum around to make a blog entry. Much to the annoyance of many people, I shall write a little about Valentine's Day. As Kiwi G is less mobile lately due to a hamstring injury suffered at the last cricket game, we stayed home on Feb 14th, our fourth Valentine's Day together. Kiwi G wanted to make me dinner to make up for the special things he would have done and got me on V-day had he not been injured, so I let him and I went about doing my stuff in the study. When dinner was ready, I walked out and awwww, sweet Kiwi G put a table on the balcony and had everything laid out. I was caught by surprise as I thought we would be eating in front of the TV as usual. I am very lazy to type on ... a picture paints a thousand words, so here they are:

A meal made with lots of love.
Mashed potato, mixed vegie, BBQ chicken from Red Lea and orange juice.


Sometime during last week, I managed to make pineapple tarts.
Not bad for a first timer, eh?

Now back to Valentine's Day topic, some of my married friends feel that their husbands are not romantic because they did not get anything on V-day, not even a card. Same goes for their birthdays. I can understand their frustrations. However, love has many languages. People show their love in different ways, it doesn't necessarily has be on a special occasion or through material things. I wish I can send everyone of them a copy of The Five Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman.

Meanwhile, since last week, Kiwi G and I have been such pigs. Every evening after dinner, we would walk over to Maccas to grab a burger, chicken nuggets and soft serve cones. I guess "Love is Pigging out together!" *Oink Oink*

Potpourri

Been a little lazy to blog. Went to Domaine's Display Village last weekend, and was totally bowled over by the magnificent houses. One house even has piped in music throughout, how cool is that! It would be really nice to have a dream house built by Domaine. But alas, even if we could afford the house, we could not afford the over priced land within 35km from Sydney CBD! Bummer! I guess we should not be so greedy ... greediness kills ... ouch I am feeling the pain. Meanwhile, the house hunting continues.

Rang home (KL) - wished everyone a Happy CNY. To say that I don't miss the CNY atmosphere would be a lie. I miss everything about it.

Submitted my application to IP Australia to trademark a business name. Hope it will be approved.

Touching email

In my work, I get many emails each day, some are funny, some are hurtful (hate mails) while others are extremely touching like this one which I received yesterday (sorry, I had to replace details that would give away of what I do, with a bee, as I wish to keep my work personal):

x--o--o--x--o--o--x

Dear G,
Hi I just wanted you to know how much enjoyment I have gotten from your . I lost my husband of 37 years and didn't really feel like doing anything but came across your and loved it. I have started to do scrap booking for all 15 of my grand children. I am putting the grandkids pictures and there grandpa ect. but mostly like a remembance for there grandpa. and your is what made me want to do it. Now instead of not wanting to get out of bed I can't wait to get up and work on them. Thank you for offering some of your. Just wanted to tell you that you have no idea how much you helped me I know this sounds strange but your has helped me deal with losing my husband. I have something to do now instead of just feeling sorry for myself. thank you I hope you have a very Blessed Day Thanks again
hugs

x--o--o--x--o--o--x

I shed a tear each time I know that I had been given the opportunity, blessing and honour to bring happiness and love to someone through my work. It makes all the hours that I have put in seem so worthwhile. I hope this lady who wrote me, will enjoy the beauty of life once again and to feel much love all around her. "Life" ... don't we all take it for granted at times.

Manly Beach

Last Sunday, we went to Manly Beach hoping to catch a glimpse of sunrise ... but thanks to a cloudy morning, the view wasn't spectacular. Snapped a few photos though:

Candid shots of Kiwi G


Manly Beach in the afternoon (this one was taken a few weeks ago)
Don't squint your eyes, guys, there isn't any topless woman in this pic


Manly Beach on a cloudy sunrise


Manly Beach seagulls attacker (yikes! That's the culprit in the background)