Yes.. ! for once.. PB finally got something he wants.. for a long time. An xbox 360 is currently sitting in our TV room .. and no.. i donch believe in getting any system for $1K for whatever reason, unless of course we strike lottery and become a millionaire. But as of now.. we only had a million hair.. we cannot afford to splurge like some folks do here in this town.

You must be thinking i’m incoherent..?? how would we get an xbox 360 if we didn’t pay premium dollars?? Well.. 2 weeks ago.. dude came in to sell us his dead xbox360 .. yes.. he knew it was dead.. and he was pretty honest about it.. but he needed cash.. and wanted to know if we would buy it for parts. And since he had 2 controllers that came with it.. PB thought .. why not.. pay him for the 2 controllers.. well at least that would sell. So yup.. we paid $40.00 for a dead xbox 360 and 2 controllers. Good deal..?? Nah.. not with a dead machine. But oh well.. dude needs money real bad.. so we tried to help.
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Yes.. she is silly and wants to eat peanut butter.. and of course we let her. Afterall, she doesn’t ask for much to eat, so we do let her indulge if she wants to.. once a week. But she is beginning to like peanut butter alot these days… and would even ask PB to smear peanut butter onto her crackers. And yes.. if she is in the mood.. she will pose for you. She can be a brat if she wants to.. but mostly she is a good kid.

I am sure you all know I have very little repertoire when it comes to cooking. But for the sake of my brat, who doesn’t eat outside food, i have had no choice but to cook. And i really try to cook stuff that has got all the nutrients in it. I bought some baby carrots that were dirt cheap last week, so since i know the brat wouldn’t eat it stir-fried.. i had no choice but to try putting them into the udon. But they didn’t turn out great.. because it was still quite hard.. after cooking. .and the brat just refuses to eat it.. even after cutting them up into small pieces. So here i was thinking i’ll save some time .. by using baby carrots.. no need to cut and scrub.. but what’s the point if the brat doesn’t wanna eat right..?? So a wasted effort lah.. in the end.. i was the one eating up those carrots you see here. Bummer eh..?

In my grandmother’s house, everyone who visits, gather around the kitchen. The reason is not only because my grandmother is the best cook but her kitchen is one of a kind that is not only usable but has the best design in town. Comfortably, elegant is what my grandmother’s kitchen is all about. And for any woman of their home, I’m sure you want to also have a kitchen just like that, a luxury we all can afford, afterall, one spend so much time in it. Check out my grandmother’s inspiration from Kitchen Design Photo Gallery. EW Kitchens offers affordable cabinetry and won’t short change you in the quality department.

Yes..! it has been decided that we will be going to Halifax for my food.. from Friday afternoon right up to Sunday evening. I am calling my trip “Eat My Way” up to Halifax..!! woohoo..!! i can’t wait..! so excited that we are going finally. PB said.. this trip is all about me.. and Chloe.. so we are gonna eat lots of sushi.. chawanmushi.. Manchu Wok and buy loads of chinese groceries.

We won’t be staying at Uncle Budd’s house this trip.. for he isn’t gonna be available. He has guests this weekend.. but nevermind.. we will make a hotel reservation instead. Stay tune and follow me.. on my Eat My Way To Halifax Trip.

As chinese we all know the benefit Goji Berries. We grew up with Goji Berries in our soup on a daily basis, in our chinese dishes and some like me put in Goji Berries even in our famous and local dish call “Bak Kut Teh” .. when i do cook some at home. Goji Berries has a long history of good health, I remember my grandmother used to explain why putting Goji Berries into soup is good for the eyes and give strength to the body. But today, you and I know that Goji Berries also known as wolfberries, actually does more than that. I heard it not only helps you control your weight but improves your sex life too.

Of course, you must know that Goji Berries are a great source of Vitamin C and are grown in pollution free valleys of the Tibetan and Mongolian Himalayas. There are so many nutrients and benefits from taking Goji Berries and its product like Goji Juice on a regular basis. So if you want to stay healthy, try a packet of Goji Berry. These tiny red seed might not seems much to you, but it’s sure packed with all the good stuff.

At Jungle Jims you get to eat and pay according to your height on one day during the weekday.. but we weren’t measuring the brat’s height because of this.. we were doing it.. because we wanted to know how tall the brat is now. And we’re pleased to announced that she is about 100 cm about 3.3 feet tall. Chloe is so pleased with herself.. and not only measured herself once .. but a few times.. Basically, she is a pretty well-behaved kid.. when we go out. And truly adorable.. and i’m not even being biased.. mauahaaahahahah!! i’m just being a mummy..

We were out for brunch on Sunday as per usual.. and the brat was drawing again.. with her crayons. every restaurant in this town, has got coloring stuff .. and crayons.. for kids.. but they never have kiddie forks and spoons.. muahhahaa!! weird eh..?? anyway.. PB getting all snuggly with the brat, because she was all so cute.. and good..

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This will be food for the “i donch know what to eat days” .. Toonie Tuesdays.. you get KFC for 2 bucks.. for 2 pieces of chicken.. with fries. And nope..we hardly eat this… because it’s so greassssyyyy..!! can die you know..!! Seriously, one donch know how anyone can survived eating KFC on a weekly basis. As you all know lah..!! there really isn’t anything good to eat here.. quite headache when it comes to meal time.. and really donch have so much time to cook.. except for the brat. We sometimes cook a big batch.. but because i’m not an expert in cooking.. i can’t cook too much else.. it wouldn’t come out nice.

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Poker in our family is not gambling, it is more like the battle of wits. Plus we do play online quite a fair bit too. But like in any game.. no one like to be the loser. So to help you with winning, one uses the PreFlop Advantage. What is it..?? it’s every poker player dream comes true. It is a handheld poker odds calculator device, allowing users to calculate their hands’ odd based on the number of players in a hand as well as suit.

This handheld unit is not web based at all, therefore, it does not take up your screen space while you are playing online. This simple machine, is unlike any other, because you start playing immediately .. without having to take hours to learn how to operate this machine. Whether you are an expert or an amateur player like me, you will find this gadget, worthwhile having and very much affordable as well, for those trying to improve their poker game and perfect for the frequent traveler.

With large buttons and easy to read display, it is also light and portable and they even throw in the batteries. Have endless hours of fun.. and win some money.

Yes.. if you are wondering.. you are right..! the man is upgrading his CPU. Being a owner of your own computer store does have its perks. Firstly, you get to get stuff .. at cost price and secondly, should a customer comes in looking for something that you don’t want.. like your old CPU .. you can sell him yours.. and upgrade to a new one without spending too much.
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Manchester is in UK. When folks talk about Manchester, they only think of football and anything related to Manchester United. But I can assure you that Manchester is more impressive than just the football team. Being the host of the most events throughout the year, is what Manchester is also well-known for. And what’s Manchester Pride..?? It is the biggest lesbian and gay festival of its kind.

If you are in UK for a holiday, you must never miss out on Manchester, not only does Manchester have a dynamic and innovative arts and museum scene that offers a great many selection of exhibitions with over 90 museums and art galleries, you would love their colourful picnics and flamboyant parades. Manchester Hotels, varies in prices but, you can find one that would suit your budget and meet your expectation.

Just like those who are actually coming from London, I am sure your accommodation in London is more than satisfactory. London Accommodation has always been affordable and whether you are looking to stay in the middle of town or the outskirts, you know that you will find them most satisfactory.

If you are guessing this new Nokia phone is mine.. than you are wrong. This belongs to Keegan and she just got it yesterday. Yes.. the kids here changed phones like nobody’s business. I lost count how many times.. Keegan upgraded her phone. It’s a very nice phone of course.. but not something i would want. Maybe it is because i’m alot older now. . and all the gimmick that comes along with the cell phone deals.. just doesn’t seems attractive to me.. as it did.. some 20 yrs ago.

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Why leh..?? i said.. that..?? Is it because Chloe is eating an ice cream cone .. so late..?? Or it’s so late.. she is not sleeping yet..?? Or we let chloe carry her bath towel around.. even after her bath..?? Or my house is really messy..?? Or is it .. too much lights on..?? wasting electricity..??

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Charity work has always been important in our family. We try to do our bit as much as we can. When my daughter was younger, we used to keep all the labels of Heinz to donate to the hospital because they get a 5 cents a piece for them from Heinz. So instead of saving the labels for toys for my daughter.. I had painstakingly, removed all the labels and donated it to the IWK hospital in Halifax.

Well.. every year we try to donate something to the hospital, whether it is money or stuff that the hospital can find useful for. This year, we’ve decided that some healthcare cart, would be a great idea for our charity work. What about you..?? do you do your bit for charity..?

“Health Canada issues two foreign product alerts”

Those who are taking Xie Gan Wan, Red Yeast Rice, Red Yeast Rice Policosonal Complex and Cholestrix, please stop taking them for Health Canada is warning consumers of serious side effects on this two products. It is say that these products are marketed for treating high cholesterol but contain Lovastatin a prescription medication that should only be taken under supervision of a health-care profession. Else risk the side effects that includes liver, kidney and muscle problems. This products are not authorized for sale in Canada.

Since we are gonna be at work.. the whole day.. and bringing chloe to Elm street for trick or treating.. on Halloween nite.. we planned to prepare some Halloween favors for some special kids in the neighbourhood and those who comes into our store.. quite frequently .. because we wouldn’t be home too. So this year.. we are doing something special for these ppl who’ve in one way or another touched our life… not only in the business .. but personally as well. Sorry.. nothing for the chicken shit neighbor.

As an Asian in Canada, we look for any opportunity to upgrade ourselves. The Canadians are very lucky folks because, very unlike Asia, you are hired for your skills and knowledge and they never get redundant. It doesn’t matter how old you are, as long as you fit the job, you will be hired. No discrimination about age, race, religion or even how you look.

Therefore a career change is not uncommon here at all. And since alot of women folks in Canada take long absence of leave from work after having children, triOS College, gives you the opportunity to expand your future and help you find a new career that you are longing for. triOS College offers many courses to fit your lifestyle and help you fulfil your dreams for the future.

With their comprehensive programs and excellent teaching curriculum, and plenty of one on one time with your instructors, a successful career in not far. Classes starts on a monthly basis and financial assistance is available to fit your financial needs and budget. What i liked most is that many students get practical experience through their program with internship opportunities and job shadowing or placement programs. At triOS, you can look forward to a better and brighter future.

Since the loonie is higher than the US$ .. would you like a loonie instead..?? muahahha!! The Canadian dollar kept gaining ground Friday while the U.S. continued to slump to new lows. So far this year, the loonie has gained almost 20 cents against the U.S. dollar. And i heard that it is because of the soaring oil prices that is also contributing to the loonie’s rise.

I remember the days.. my mom would be exchanging our currency for US$ just because. Never did she think the day would come.. when the loonie would be stronger..! Want some loonie.. Ma..??

My fibroids are killing me this month..! i am very agitated.. because it is very uncomfy.. when my menses came… this month. PB helps alot more.. when this happens.. and i am very cranky.

Just the other day.. when we arrived at work.. i told PB to go get me a coffee.. since i was in pain.. i really didn’t wanna walk to Tim’s.. not that it’s far though… but it’s just me. When he didn’t go get the coffee immediately (yes.. i’m anal..! when i asked for something.. it has to be done like NOW), i slammed the jug of water.. onto the counter.. and drank from the jug to take my pain medication..! Yup..! very garang right..??!!??

I felt bad later.. but I WAS IN PAIN..!! And please donch even ask why i haven’t taken care of it.. because you know i would if i could..! like right now..!

Yes.. believe it or not.. our kids.. are a splitting image of us. Like it or not.. they are what we are. So if your kids behave a certain way.. you know.. and admit it.. it’s you.. and your spouse.

Yesterday afternoon, while eating home cooked udon, the brat asked for Pepsi (we only give her a tiny bit if she does have it). We ignored her at first.. and when she asked again.. PB said.. he’ll think about it. And again we ignored her on purpose.

Guess what happened next..?? The brat called out.. “HALLLLL OOOWW..!! can i have my pepsi please.. ???” That sent me laughing so hard.. !! yer know why..?? coz’ this is exactly how PB and I talk.. if we wanted attention.. or telling anyone.. that they are not paying attention to us. MUAHHAHAHAHAHA!!! It’s the way the brat said it.. that made it so funny.. coz’ it is the exact way we would have said it.. kinda dry sarcastic manner. if you know what i mean.

So folks.. donch say .. no .. when your kids behave in a certain way.. examine yourself first.. before pointing fingers.

Once upon a time, when people talk about cosmetic surgery, they associate them with movie stars or someone famous or someone rich. Well, in this day and time, it is far from the truth because one need not be all of the above to want a tummy tuck or a breast uplift.

As a woman of 43yrs old, one notices the change in everything in your body and your skin. My once upon a time “chinese” eyes came with a double eyelid not because my eyes got bigger but because the skin around my eyes got droopy. Hard as it is to admit, you and I know that, that is the truth. And to gain back one self confidence and to reward oneself, I really see no harm in getting some assistance.

But for any surgery, one wants to choose a medical institution that you can trust, and SurgiCare who has 15 yrs of experience in independent surgical procedures, has a reputation because of their most respected surgeons in the UK. Offering the highest clinical excellence during and before each procedure, you can expect the best care you can’t find elsewhere.
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Totally confident in their ability to perform the chosen procedure and totally honest about every detail of any procedure is what i admire most of them. Absolutely no pressure in trying to sell you their procedure, they let you take your time to decide and on what you think is best for you. What’s more, they have finance packages for your procedures as well.

We usually keep to ourselves .. alot .. especially if we are not at work. But as you can see, PB & I can be quite passionate, if we feel that something isn’t right in this town. You can see what PB wrote here.

I, myself have spoken to many people in this town, at the store.. and I know that they are not happy about the new municipality building… but they are not doing anything about it.. because they don’t feel that even if they opposed, anything will be done about it. Personally, they feel that the town councils had already made up their mind and there is no turning back.

So this is a communist town..?? no democracy here i see..?? I thought only in Cambodia.. or Iraq or Sudan you see things like this but here in Canada..?? Is anyone out there.. who is bigger than the town councils… here have a say in it..??

One claimed they wanted a building to be proud of..?? for who..? investors..?? tourists..??? I donch get it.. ! ya.. maybe i’m STUPID..! but i still donch see the point..!

Finding an apartment to move into is not so easy. It can be a very stressful task, plus where do one begin..? And with so many criteria to consider, for example the location, the number of rooms you want, how big an apartment you need, and of course the cost of the rental and who your neighbors are. For anyone looking to move or relocate whether for school or for work, you surely want to know that the neighborhood is a good one, especially if you are moving with the whole family.

Atlanta Apartments are aplenty, so where do one begin..? If i were the one moving, I would really need a search engine for apartments, where i can find or compare selected few apartments before going to view the actual apartment, that itself would really save me alot of time and money. ApartmentFinder.com, is truly the answer to those finding an apartment in Atlanta area. Customize your search and get the results in minutes. View and browse through photos, floor plans and its surrounds. Definitely, much easier, especially if you do not want to lug your toddler around in such cold weather.

Everything you need to know about any Altanta apartment is at your fingertip. Great stuff.. and definitely a smart way to go about looking for your ideal apartment. No stress, no fuss, the way i like it.

Every child gets cranky and naughty at different time but I’ll have to say.. that we must be doing something right.. because the brat of mine is very thoughtful..!

Take for example tonite.. while i was getting her food ready for dinner.. and she needed to go pee-pee. She shouted to say that the toilet paper was running out.. and i had told her i would come and help her.. but she said.. “no need mum..! i already got another one just for you.. !”

Tell me that isn’t cute..?? she got the extra toilet paper for me.. and mummy didn’t prepare the extra for her.. but she in turned prepared it for me.. muahahah!! that’s too cute.

Flying economy class is uncomfortable at best unless the flight is very short. Going from here to Halifax is only a little over a half hour, so even though the plane is small, it’s bearable. Going across the country though and being in the air for 4 or 5 hours in a small seat is certainly no fun. Upgrading to business class almost quadruples the price, which makes Private Jet charters look like a more attractive option. Granted if you’re flying alone, the price may not be worth it, but if you’re traveling with a group or family members and can split the cost of the trip, you may find that a private jet really isn’t that expensive after all.

New Flight Charters has been specializing in Private Jets for a number of years now and is one of the largest providers of on-demand luxury jets in a wide variety of styles and price ranges. With an accident free record, they are one of the safest carriers in the world today. Round trip airfare starts as low as $950* per hour for an Executive Turbo Prop all the way up to $7,000* per hour for a large cabin jet such as a Gulfstream V. Pick your plane, get a quote and let New Flight Charters do the rest. Their price quotes include everything so there are no surprises later.

If you are in Calgary and ate at McDonald’s between Oct. 1 and Oct. 23, you may have been exposed to Hep A. A food handler at a Calgary McDonald’s was confirmed to have the infectious disease. They closed the restaurant for several hours in order to dispose of anything that may have become contaminated and to disinfect the building. The risk is low but the health department is offering free vaccinations to anyone who may have come in contact with contaminated food. Hepatitis A is a virus which attacks the liver and can be spread by food handlers if they fail to properly wash their hands after using the washroom.

I’m sharing my home vacuum with the store, not because we are stingy to get another one.. but because each time we get an upright and bagless one, they just don’t last at all. Plus for the amount of money we spent so far on vacuum cleaner.. and only have them work for a little more than a month .. it’s just not worth it. We tried to bring the vacuum cleaner back to the store we bought it from, to only be told that they only warranty it for a month, afterwhich we needed to send it back to the manufacturer…! NICE..!

Anyhow, we are going to try a new brand this time, can’t be sharing my vacuum with the store forever, afterall, the house needs the vacuum too right. Miele vacuum, have models that are both affordable and on the high end side, but i can only afford the affordable one.

I had everything all planned out, to make Bak Kut Teh with liver tonite. Well.. i did make my Bak Kut Teh, in the slow cooker and was all ready to eat when we got home. And of course, i would have to cook some rice to go with it which i did.

An hour later, when i was getting food ready for the brat for dinner, and wanted to scoop the rice, guess what..?? i didn’t press the “on” switch to cook the rice..!! so i panic.. chloe was hungry.. and i forgot all about the liver..!! what a bummer ..!!! and i didn’t even get ginger to stir fry the ginger instead..!! So there goes my ultra plan .. for Bak Kut Teh with liver.. like what i saw in some floggers blog.

The man does not like to dress up, not even for work. I’ve told him time and again, that the old chinese saying goes “people first see what you are dressed in.. before seeing you as a person”. Even buying shirts and pants, i need to keep harping at him.. to go get some extras or new ones. So much so that after being together for 7 yrs.. i too am being a real slacker when it comes to dressing up. But try as i might, he just wouldn’t dress up..!

Everyone takes vacations at least once a year, but we don’t because we own our own business. And with any business owners, you and I know we just can’t take off or apply for leave as and when we feel like it. So for every vacation time we have, we try to do something really special. Outer Banks, offers vacation homes, that will make your vacation stress free and and as comfy as possible.

Smoked salmon is one of my very favourites.. ! i used to eat them alot.. when i eat out at a restaurant.. when i was still working .. in Asia. Even during high-tea.. i wait for the smoked salmon to come out.. and then i turn into a vulture.. hahahah!!

Of course there is no such buffet around here.. you can imagine what kinda disappointment ..i’ve been having for the last 7 years. PB donch even know.. how much i am sacrificing.. and the salmon here is ex..!! fishing village or not.. the seafood is darn ex man..!! Smoked salmon at 6.99 + tax .. for only a few pieces.. ! darn eh..??

Not again..!

“Mattel issues fourth toy recall in six months”

5,500 of Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boats were sold in Canada as part of the Fisher-Price brand. The toy is an orange-and-yellow boat that squirts water, was manufactured in China and sold in the four countries between June and October. So if you’ve bought the mentioned toy, please consumers return the toy.

Community Service brought to you by the Crazy Chinese Woman In Canada.

I’m very on the news about the wildfire in California because one of our fellow blogger had been evacuated from her home. In high spirits .. even though .. she faced losing her home, FireHorse..! I salute you ..!

I feel for those who’ve lost their home .. and wished there was more we can do for them over here. Many lost alot more, not in terms of monetary but memories. As they move back into their homes for those who have one left, the rest will have to wait for the evaluation team to restore and repair. Please continue to pray for those out there affected.

“More than a dozen fires were still burning, and those in San Diego County, the hardest hit in the region, were no more than 40 percent contained. About 8,500 homes in the county, where the value of housing lost was already estimated at more than $1 billion, were still threatened by the blazes.”

My mom loves buying jewelry as gift. She claims and firmly believes that nobody can resist a piece of beautifully made jewelry. She believes in giving gifts with value, if that make any sense to you. So each time we have a wedding or a celebration of a new born, jewelry it is.

Necklaces are bought most by my mum, the reason is because you don’t have to worry about whether it should fix the neck or not, because you can wear it long or short. Wherelse if it was a ring, it has to fit the fingers.. or if it was a bracelet, it had to fit the wrist. I love pearl necklaces, the more the merrier, one can’t own just one pearl necklace, as far as I am concerned.

These days, you can really get nice pieces of necklaces gift at very affordable prices, plus they are very well designed and lovely to wear. I can’t wait to get my hands on a Jade Dragon Pendant & Necklace, and it’s not expensive either. Christmas is just round the corner, I’ll hint to my mum.

Yes.. it’s a real understatement of how i feel right now.. ! I don’t know about the rest of the town.. but this was what i read .. this morning.. on the net.

“The Municipality of Y will proceed with plans to build a much debated and much-talked-about new office building at the site of the former Hebron School. “

The new building would take 30 yrs to pay off and they are saying that it will not impact the tax rate or the municipality’s ability to undertake other capital projects..?? And that the sale of the old courthouse will help pay for the project..??

So the old courthouse ain’t good enough for the municipality office.. but good enough to be sold to some poor sucker..?? How are the taxpayer not gonna be affected..?? so how is the municpality gonna to pay for the new building of almost 5 million..?? call me STUPID..and FREAKING dumb.. ! all these makes no sense to me..?? where is the transparency in it..?? Where is this loan coming from..?? and how is the municipality gonna pay for it over 30 yrs..?? what kinda term and mortgages..??

“Dep Ward BN says he never got the sense that there was widespread opposition to a new building.”

IS HE KIDDING US..??!!!??? 100s of ppl turned up for the town meeting, the nite this was discussed.. there was no room.. ppl were turned away.. so i heard.. and was reported in our local papers.. and he is saying no sense of opposition…??? I better stop now.. else.. i’ll vomit blood..!

PS : I would like to clearly state, I am not into these political stuff at all, but when it affects my children and my children’s children.. then i have to take a stand..! Show me.. that this debt will not be a burden to my children and my children’s children… and i’ll not say another word.

A haunted house in Y-Town..?? Transforming a large rambling farmhouse for charity is what Shelly and Roger McComack did with friends and relatives. 7 days and 7 nites..! How i wished there were more ppl like the McComack..! Opening their house to the public for a fundraiser for the cancer society is the first they’ve ever done. I bet they must be real excited. Apparently, they have had some success where 2 people peed.. muahahhhaa!!

The Haunted House is open 7 to 9 p.m. each evening until Friday, Oct. 26. They might open the house on Monday and Tuesday nite too, maybe we can bring Chloe eh..?? Prolly not.. she prolly would be frightened.. but for 2 - 3 bucks for entrance fees.. why not eh..??

I’ve always been very keen and alert with anything to do with China. Who wouldn’t be right..?? Afterall, China is one of the most influential countries with a very booming economy. Yet China’s enigmatic president, is almost invisible outside his native land. He is relatively low-key and guarded and not like his predecessors.

He doesn’t buy international revolution, or Western-style democracy

So what does this great man believe in..?? Your guess is just as good as mine.. even the ChinaMan in China.. can’t tell. But if you ask me.. i quite like this president of China as compared to the others. But there are some issues that like all others not only in China but the world, we too are puzzled and concern about. What about you ..?? what do you think of Hu Jintao?

Every Sunday when visiting my in-laws.. the first thing that greets us is the sight of my brother-in-law fixing his 4 wheeler or my father-in-law’s truck or car or something. That man just love to get dirty.. ! and all he ever wants for Christmas are body shop supplies. Yes, you heard me right..! that man loves his automotive tools. If you need anything to be fixed.. you know who you should be friends with. Richard the handyman he is.

“The Nunavut government is boosting the price of fuel to help prevent the territory from sinking deeper into deficit, Finance Minister David Simailak announced Tuesday.”

So are our fuel prices gonna be raised to fund for the new municipality building as well..?? in the future..?? The government is taking back $9million of the $10 million set aside for the proposed Nunavut heritage center, saying the government needs the money elsewhere.

Will Y-town face the same questioning..?? as to whether the town has taken on more projects than what it can handle? We are all very concerned about the $5 Million that will be spent on the new municipality building. As to where the money is coming from.. as to who was awarded the project..?? as to who will be paying for the new building..?? we all donch quite know what it is all about. Wouldn’t the tax payer of this town.. be interested to see some transparency in this matter..?? I would..!

But donch even get me started on it..! Arrrghhh..!! Aida..! what’s your take on the fuel prices..??

For 10 of years, we hear the Americans coming to Canada to buy summer homes and investing in properties in Canada. With the loonie on all time high currently, I am sure.. Canadians like us… are seriously thinking of also investing for our future. Afterall, this is the best time ..?? no..?? Arizona real estate, understands the importance of your investments and they are the professionals with well informed proposition for you. Dealing with them, you can expect integrity and a partnership, you will be impressed with. Don’t hesitate to ask for their professional help in your investments.

The man is into riding his bike for health reasons. After turning 30, i think he puts on weight alot easier, usually if the weather is cold, he exercises on the stationary bike that we have at home but during the summer.. and late spring, he would be jolly about bringing out his mountain bike and go riding for an hour or so. Being asthmatic and all, one cannot be too careful, so a pulse oximeter, is always with him during his biking outdoors. The one that he has is hospital-grade accurate, and very affordable, so I’m happy and so is he, afterall, he hates it when i keep nagging him.

Everyone knows what FaceBook is ..?? right..?? well if you donch.. you must be living in the jungle.. like my brother-in-law .. Richard.. muahahahah!! ok.. i’m being mean..! yah.. but who doesn’t know what Facebook is..?? even my mother-in-law knows about it..!

Well.. soon Facebook will be so well known that in jungle boy .. will know about it.. because they are very close to closing a deal with either Microsoft or Google. Facebook reportedly has 48 million users! that’s ALOT..! and the brainchild behind Facebook..?? is Mark Zuckerberg! only 23 yrs old..!! OMG..!! they get younger everyday… eh..?? A Harvard student..! i bet Harvard must be real proud.. but of course so is his parents.. i would assumed.

Very much like your boy next door and reminds me of a computer whiz we have here.. in Y-Town. I can’t wait to see .. if Microsoft or Google gets Facebook. And nope.. i’m not into Facebook..! sorry…!

Taking vacations need not be expensive and one need not stay in 5 star hotels. I say this because Bed and Breakfast are not only popular in the Western part but they are so much more affordable and personable. The Asian hospitality is not seen in big hotels here in the United States and Canada but stay in a bed and breakfast, you’ll be remembered for a long time by the innkeepers. I love staying in bed and breakfast because they are so homely, especially if you are on a business trips for a few weeks.

Two years ago during Christmas, the man wanted to upgrade and buy himself a new monitor, of course there are loads of it in the market, so being the techie in our household and of course an owner to a computer store, he did a little research and what do you know.. ! He chose a viewsonic monitor, and to be honest with you, i didn’t know that viewsonic’s monitor was good either.. because most people go for the popular and branded ones, but according to the man, in terms of prices a 20″ for $300 was a bargain at that time. And now we will only recommend and buy Viewsonic.

Yes.. we do have whales here in Nova Scotia, REALLY, REALLY.. ! We donch really get to see them much.. because they are so far away. A new International Maritime Organization agreement that designates Roseway Basin as an Area to be Avoided (ATBA) could save the lives of more whales. The nearest whale watching for us is at Digby and it’s not cheap to whale watch but certainly a breath-taking experience for anyone.

As far as i am concerned.. babies and toddlers are cute whatever they put on.. but to wear their personalities.. or moods on their t-shirts are just the best ever inventions. Baby clothes needs to be super soft because babies are so fragile and their skin are so soft .. you really don’t want to hurt them with any coarse materials. All mummies are no different than the next, they want to give the best to their children. I’m sure if your babies can talk, they will appreciate it that you are giving them their individuality.

I’ve always love horse-riding.. but of course in Singapore.. you would have to be in the elite club to join a horse riding club. But not here in Nova Scotia… and yes.. we do have several horse-riding club in this town… but the funny thing is we don’t have a store that sells horse riding apparel.

At 43, I am thinking of taking horse riding just for fun .. and also to fulfill my childhood dream. I’m really a little nervous.. but i figured, horse riding is not only good a good exercise for me, but a healthy lifestyle to be following.

The Mayor of this town says that amalgamation will happen for this county and if that is true .. then why spend $5 million on this new municipality building..?? to house 13 - 15 office workers..?? It just make no sense to me at all.

There was an uproar recently and a hot topic .. in this town of ours.. about the town spending so much money .. that could be made good use of .. in other areas. God knows we need alot more than a NEW building with health club and day care for these 13 - 15 workers in the municipality building. The mayor has spoken but when amalgamation is going to happen he doesn’t know. An amalgamation is a consolidation or merger, as of several corporations, but how is amalgamation going to help this town..?? I am seriously waiting to see.

A girlfriend who was recently married .. this year.. just came home from her honeymoon to Paris. Flying from Detroit into Paris, well actually she flew from Richmond to Detroit - a 90mins flight and then from Detroit to Paris. Taking one of those Paris City Breaks, Paris is undeniably the most beautiful and dynamic capital cities in the world. When one think of Paris .. one thinks of love in the air. Good food, good exhibitions, good shows (cultural) and musical events. When I think of Paris .. i think of both the old and new coming together.. to give tourist like me the most adventurous and memorable time of all, in this lifetime.

No one can resist Paris as it is quite the romantic getaway for not only weddings, honeymoons but for any special occasion. Visit the famous Eiffel Tower during both the day and night and see for yourself, the breathtaking view in awe. The famous Latin Quarter, Champs-Elysees and of course the world class Louvre Palais Royal, a station in Paris Metro are not to be missed when one is in Paris. Expect designer labels at bargain prices and elegant boutiques when shopping in Paris. And don’t forget those free-lance artist who will whipped out their brushes and do a quick portrait of you, while you enjoy a cuppa cappuccino in cafe on very corner. Sample all sorts of cuisine in Paris, eat at Nodaiwa Paris for the best Unagi kabayaki or have some steak frites lunch at Le Severo. Want to try something more extraordinary..?? why not the a Michelin starred restaurant Les Fables de la Fountaine.

Yes.. I’m bragging as you can see I’ve been to Paris quite a few times. And Paris Weekend Breaks is still on my agenda every chance I can get.

“Canadian retailers should lower prices ‘as soon as possible’: Flaherty”

Jim Flaherty is the Federal Finance Minister in Canada.. if you must know. There is currently large discrepancies between similar products just across the border. The government would not intervene, and can only encourage the retail industry to let the market work. And if the market works, prices should go down. So we are back to square one.. and big boys . .. like i said.. like SuxkkyMart and Zeller, plus Staples .. should match the prices of their HQ.. in the states. But as of today.. at all 3 big boys store.. nothing has changed. Lots of hot air again.. and nothing..!

PB bought Chloe’s Halloween costume today.. because he didn’t wanna wait no more.. and he was afraid.. that it might be sold out on Friday .. during the no tax sale. So off he went .. and gotten this for her. She loves her bunny suit.. although she had wanted to be a penguin at first. But we couldn’t find any that was nice and cheap.. so we settled for a rabbit instead. Now we’ve gotta get her a basket for her treats .. but shape as a carrot if possible.

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Please shoot me..!! that’s what PB would MSN me.. when he is dealing with a “customer”.. who expects us to loan him/her money.. or who expects us to do a trade in of a one to one game .. without even batting an eyelid. Yes.. they told us a matter-of-factly.. that they wanted $40 for a used DS game.. and expects to be paid for it.. ??!!!??

Hello..!!! what about us..?? we run a business.. so that you can get all the money YOU want..?? we donch have to pay rent..?? we donch have to pay for heat and lights. Donch have to pay for employees..?? Donch have to pay for food..?? Donch have to pay for inventory..??

Folks cannot freaking understand.. that it is not that we donch have the money.. to loan them.. but we cannot be doing this for everyone.. and then go chasing after them for the money back..?? like we did for one “customer”. It’s horrid.. !!! these folks..!! we chinese say hor.. “bei ji tong” !!!

Living in Canada is wonderful because we always gets lots of land with our house. And like any Canadians .. we love the outdoors very much. The BBQs .. and the evening get together during those summery nights are things we look forward to .. every summer. It is really a great way to stay in touch with your friends and family. And if you know me, I’ve always love big family gatherings because i come from a really small family.. with not too many relatives.

So when we bought our very first home here in Nova Scotia, I wanted to make sure.. that i get some quality garden furniture and what is better than teak garden furniture, that is not only durable but stylish as well. We have teak benches around the outdoor fireplace, so that the kids can gather around.. and play their guitars and sing songs together. And my mother-in-law just love my teak tables around the BBQs .. they are so easy to clean.. and so solid.

All these furnitures can be left outdoors without having to worry that they might rot, it’s natural oils is made suitable for use of any weather and even when not treated, it still works last wonderfully.

As a promised to myself.. we went to SuckyMart to buy our ipod skin. Yup.. i couldn’t wait.. for the Canadian Store to have some more.. they were outta stock. So we went to suckymart instead. And of course while we were there.. we tried to return a broken DVD machine we had bought .. from them.. a few months ago.. it didn’t work right.. from the beginning.. and of course.. suckymart customer service wasn’t that helpful.. and told us.. that suckymart only do 30 days warranty. SuckyMart .. you sux..!! BIG TIME..!!

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Quality mailboxes is a must for my home. I’m pretty fussy when it comes to my mailbox, not only do i want that is beautifully designed and expertly manufactured, I want one that will last me a lifetime. Keystone Mailboxes are very popular in our community and I’ve seen them being mounted around my neighborhood. Stunning, raised solid brass lettering is what attracted me to them and those decorative letterings are durable, making them really stylish and beautiful on your curbside.

The Signature Keystone allows you to personalize your mailbox with different finishes and brass lettering combinations to compliment the color of your home. Making a wonderful first impression with all your guests and relatives to your home. And you’ll have to take a look at Gaines Pedestal Mailbox, they are so classy..!! I really, really want one of those. Did I tell you they have free shipping for this product and it is really easy to assemble it. I can’t wait to show this to my spouse, I’m sure he will agree with me that the Pedestal one is the one for us.

Woo hoo..!!! (being sarcastic), Canadian Idol finalist Dwight Deon is performing at the local art center in town..! D’Eon has two shows lined up on Nov. 8 and 9. Both shows are at 9 p.m. and tickets are $21 for all seats. A wee bit expensive.. but yes.. he needs to cover his travelling cost and all. I wonder why they didn’t get a sponsor to sponsor their accommodation and gas .. and what not.. ??

He did seems to have a good head on his shoulder till he mentioned about some grant ..?? from the government..?? You see the Canadians do love their grants and free money.. anywheres they can get it. Heck..! of course i know it’s hard to be a newbie.. but a grant…?? that doesn’t seems right.. as far as I am concern.

I’m sure all of you know.. my dream is to fix up the basement to be a complete recreation room for the man. We already have his 53″ tv.. and his pool table and a mini bar and all. What we are missing is some home theater carpet, that must be movie theme style and we will be all set .. to invite friends over.

I’ve also hear that these carpets has a 10 Year Wear Warranty.. and a it is good for both commercial and residential uses. I bet any man would love it..!

It was summer all over again.. for us yesterday. Freaky.. ?? very..! one day it can be so windy and freaking cold.. the next.. it’s nice and warm out like yesterday..when we stepped out to go to the store.

Oh.. donch get me wrong.. but i love it.. but it can be quite a damner.. when one minute you basked in the sunshine.. and the next you’ve gotta dress up.. like eskimos. Go figure..! this is Canada.. eh..?

Once again.. on our pathetic local paper.. i see someone complaining about the new municipality building .. the councils.. are going ahead to build. Housing at the most 15 employees… with a fitness center.

The municipal council of course wasn’t listening..! they are all set.. to go ahead.. with or without anyone’s approval. They seems to think that they are GOD..!

Of course .. i AM FURIOUS..!! it is not I who will be paying for this building.. by my children’s children…!! now if that doesn’t get your FUMING.. !! then you are a FREAKING SAINT..!

So what are the Yarmouthian doing..?? I’m waiting to see..! and no.. i’m not a Yarmouthian..!! sorry..! never will be.. and never wanna be..!!

As you all know.. i just bought a cheap used ipod nano - 2 gb .. for a real dirt cheap price. Well.. the brat didn’t know about it of course.. so when she saw the ipod .. on my desk.. she told me .. that it belongs to her Papa for using it in the bathroom.. when he “bom,bom” her. Yes… PB bathes the brat .. if Keegan is not babysitting.. because i have a bad back.. and fibroids.. cannot bend over too much.. or too long.

Anyways.. the brat said..she wants to return the ipod to her Papa .. because now both PB and my ipod looks exactly the same. So i’m gonna buy nano tubes that comes in 5 colors. I was contemplating on the socks.. but decided against it. Since I am at it.. i think i’ll try and find a earphone as well.

“Oct. 5, 8:12 p.m. – Zellers had three female youths in custody as a result of obtaining food by fraud. Subjects had eaten at the restaurant and left without paying. Patrol made, subjects given Protection of Property Act notices to stay away from the business for one year. “

Isn’t this terrible..?? It sure is..! a town only with a population of 8,000 and this to happen..?? Female youth .. meaning underage.. and since their name weren’t published .. we can be quite sure.. that they are definitely underage. So when you were a kid, have you even ever thought about eating and not paying up..?? even in a hawker center.. i’ve never in my youth.. thought of doing that..! what’s more, this is a restaurant. I’ll have the say .. the youth here.. are pretty the terror..! It’s seriously sad.. but the town.. donch wanna address this problem.. so what can you do.. right..??

Back home where the humidity is terrible, when one furnished their homes, we go for stuff that are Stainless Steel, all because Stainless Steel does not stain, corrode or rust as easily as ordinary steel.

Plus if you have a man at home, you really don’t want to have anything that is too frilly or too woody, so clean cut Stainless Steel products are actually a medium for both the male and the female sharing the same home. It is really amazing what they have to offer in a Stainless Steel Store these days. Not only are they so pretty and they actually look very smart and very usable as well.

Their products ranges from outdoors to cooking right up to office essentials. Not only are they stylish and very affordable, one just cannot help but admire the wide varieties to choose from. You get to shop online and they accept any major credit card, so there is absolutely no hassle.. if you see something you like and want to purchase it immediately. Stainless steel stores, I am sure are aplenty but one so stylish and affordable, is a rare find.

Last week.. i happily report that the big boys like Walmart and Zellers were cutting prices to match our American counterpart but it’s not true..!! today we were at Zellers.. and the employees there didn’t even know anything about it.. and there wasn’t a thing that was price matching those of the American Walmart at all. What celebration..?? what price cut..?? lots of hot air as usual lah..!

As a mummy to a young toddler, I remember those early days where I had to make decisions as to what were the best buy for my daughter, from her receiving blankets, to the milk she takes and what she uses, on my own. My spouse, her daddy would just say.. “it’s up to you” or his favourite “you decide”. But we all know that one cannot be too careful when it comes to a young child. Take for example, when we wanted to get a baby carrier, since there was no one to turn to, for advice, i had to look up for Baby Carrier Reviews on the web.

And why do I need to read about a Baby Carrier Reviews , you might asked..? Well, firstly, as a mummy, I want to know for sure that it is a safe and comfortable product for my child. Afterall, she can’t fend for herself .. nor tell me if the baby carrier was hurting her in anyways since she can’t talk at that time. Call me paranoid or over protective but it is a mother’s job to be all that, and I can’t say anyone will fault you for being too careful.

With reviews from real users and experts, one can decide whether if a product is what you actually want to buy, afterall, spending any money however small it may seems to other people is still good money spent. Baby Carrier Reviews did help me decide and not only that, it actually made me realized that i should be reading review of other products that I may need to buy in the future as well. Checking out on the rpice, brand and its cost is all very important as a smart consumer.

Ya.. ya..! i complained alot.. about the tough shit about owning your own business for 8 yrs.. ! from “wonderful” ex-employees to “super” great customers but i’ll have to say that owning your own business does have it perks. I for one am not into gadgets.. ppl can go ga-ga .. over a new ipod .. or a new xbox 360 or a new cell phone. But me.. i’m the most practical person on earth. If the cellphone works.. that’s all i ask.. no need stylo-malo anything in it. Same goes for the cd player .. that i’ve been using in the bathroom. You see yours truly needs to relax.. when showering or taking a bath.. so some music is a MUST for me. But lately, i haven’t been able to play my chinese songs in my cd no more.. because old already lah.. the cd..! all scratched up.. and stuff. Ya.. ya..i know can download..and then burn.. but we donch think it is right lor.. ! afterall .. gotta support the artists lifestyle right..?? for another mansion. So yes.. someone as per usual.. would come in and sell stuff like an ipod.. or a PSP for at prices .. you would be so tickled.. you can roll on the floor. But you know me lah.. already so good price.. being a chinese jew hor.. get it even at a more ridiculous price. So there.. i got myself.. my first ever gadget.. an ipod 2gb.. for a ridiculously low price.. ! muahahhahaha!! yes.. owners does get their perks..!

I live in a little town with a total population of only 8,000 in town. I guess it would be perfect for us if we did not own our own business in this small town. But since we do, we see a lot of “ugly” people coming in and out of our store, just to get a few bucks to feed their addiction. The things they would do just to get some money. Some try to sell just about anything to us, and if they could, they would sell the shirt off their back. Of course, we have those that very desperate and would sell us stolen goods. Yes, you heard me right… stolen goods. They break into their own mother/sisters/brothers/strangers house and take anything they think will get them a few bucks. Sad as it is, we see it happen all the time, and the cops are involved all the time.

Most parents here are quite in denial when it comes to getting help for their kids. But you can’t really blame them, for who would want to air their dirty linen in public. But help must be gotten or else they would continue to hurt themselves and the people around them as well. Intervention is a big word for all those with a drug problem, nobody wants to be told that they are in the wrong and they are not only hurting themselves but also the people who love them. Try telling a normal person that, and even then we will see resistance and denial. Folks with a drug abuse problem will use any kind of excuse to deny themselves of help and rehabilitation.

But there is help, and there are professionals who can assist. But how does one choose the right treatment program for your loved ones..?? Since you can’t go about asking the cops that arrested your kids, nor ask someone else whom you think might have the same problem with their kids, for fear of embarrassing them? A non profit rehabilitation program, offered at no cost to you, provides program information for treatment and recovery from drug and alcohol addictions. Since there are just way too many treatment programs and centers out there, one can get very confused during these trying times, therefore this referral service not only helps you get in contact with the right facilities but also aims to help you select the most effective treatment for your loved ones. They encourage you to show love and support for your loved ones, not to ridicule those that need help. The battle to overcome an addiction is a tough one but they know exactly what you are going through so don’t hesitate to ask for help.

My mother-in-law used to say this to me. And there is alot of truth in it. “The Apple really donch fall far from the Tree”.

Owning your own business, we get to hire alot of ppl to work for us. 8yrs in business..and you tell yourself .. you’ve actually seen it all eh..? Sometimes, you wonder why kids that you hire turns out to be the way they are.. and today.. a father of someone that we’ve hired a long time ago, came in and went on and on.. about how the daughter is doing so good .. blah.. blah.. blah.. and only works hard for “good” money.. and so forth and so forth. Now wonder the poor kid had such bad attitude.. when she was working for us, because ours is “small” money.

Another kid that we hired 8 yrs ago, continues to bad mouth us .. and recommends our competition to his “friends” because he didn’t get his way. Like his parents, they too stopped talking to us.. when their kid didn’t get what he wants. But you see .. our competition is able to do “stuff” for him.. because they were doing “stuff” that weren’t so correct. And we were unable to .. because we refused to break the law. So the ex-employee of us.. skunk us big time.. because we wouldn’t break the law..?? now that the competition is being charged.. so who is getting the last laugh.

When we bought our house a few years ago, the first thing that came to my mind was to fix up the basement and turn it into a recreation room for the man. I wanted something good.. so the man can relax after a long day of work.. and entertain his friends there.. and i can have the upstairs of my house.. all to myself.

I wanted to put a pool table in for him, his 53″ tv .. into the recreation room and of course some mini-bar and some retro looking bar stools, to complete the whole retro theme we had in mind. A juke box would be nice but not really affordable at this point of time, so he’ll have to settle for just those retro bar stools i found for him.

“Canadians to sue 5 automakers for discrimination”

So it is ok.. for Americans to come to Canada to buy cars.. when their currency is higher.. and buy properties here.. and not the other way around..?? What meaning is that..??!!!??

‘The dealerships’ uniform denial of sales of new vehicles to Canadian citizens is a blatant pattern and practice of nation of origin discrimination.’

Absolutely ridiculous..!!! You go ..Canadians..!! show them they can’t do this to us..!!

GM, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge named in suit

“Jazlowiecki said General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge were seeking to maximize profits by not allowing Canadians to take advantage of their strong dollar and buy new cars in the United States, where prices are much lower.”

Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to treats and chews for dogs, Best Bully Sticks has a great selection that will have your dog ready for more. Their selection of lamb dog treats, chicken dog treats, and duck dog treats are all natural and are exactly what your dog has been wanting. My dog practically follows me around all day waiting to see when I’ll give him another one. Check them out and I think you’ll see why treats and bully sticks from Best Bully Sticks are the perfect treat for your dog.

We were at Macdonald’s on Sunday.. and the girl behind the counter offered the world’s miniest ice cream to Chloe. It was so small.. and so cute.. ! the brat had such a thrill eating it.

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We all know that eating fruit is extremely beneficial to our health and well-being. However, finding the time to eat enough fruit per day can be difficult due to busy lifestyles. I have found a site that has hundreds of smoothie recipes to help with this. Give it a try.

My favorite recipes are the strawberry smoothies.

This site is also looking for submissions for all fruit smoothies.

Yes.. you guess right..! we went hunting for Chloe’s Halloween costume. We still can’t decide what to get her. We are torn in between being fashionable and keeping her warm. This is the brat in a witch hat and a Satan’s fork.

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I stopped subscribing and especially buying magazines on newstand.. because they ain’t cheap i tell you ..! but if i was reading them.. religiously.. it’s alright to buy them.. but i end up .. storing them… and never ever get back to reading it.. and it’s just a pure waste of money.

But who can resist free magazines right.. if given to you .. by your cellphone company.. for loyalty points. They do that often enough that i don’t have to subscribe to any mags laterly.. and Today’s Parent is one i really enjoy having.. even though i still haven’t finished reading the first one that I’ve gotten.

Do you buy magazines or subscribe to them…?? i used to buy Her World, Female, Home & Living and almost any women magazines back home.. but not anymore. I just can’t seems to relate to these “ang moh” magazines. What about you..??

Free Mag..!

My niece has recently taken an interest in water sports, especially diving, she is still very young but of course we want to nurture her interests. As an aunt, just like her parents, we want to make sure she gets the best in everything so we told her to first look on the web and find out where she can go for diving classes and find any info related to it.

Octopus.co.uk is a website directory for marine resources such as diving, fishing, boating and other marine travel related services. Not only did we find out more about diving we also obtained some valuable information with regards to other watersports such as a Sub Aqua Club that my niece can start with. Since they have “Try Dives” which are an ideal opportunity to see what diving is all about she will be given vital safety instructions and shown how the equipment works. After a half hour in the pool under supervision, she can then try some real training exercises.

But of course Octopus.co.uk is not only about diving but other very interesting marine resources such as fishing. I am sure folks from our fishing town will find this directory really interesting and helpful.

Well.. as you can see i watch english movies too. Evan Almighty is like Bruce Almight.. with Morgan Freeman again.. and of course my favourite actress .. Lauren Graham. Steve Carell is Evan Baxter.. and the last time we saw Evan Baxter (Steve Carell), he was being tormented by rival Bruce Nolan onscreen, live from their Buffalo TV station. But as time passed and Evan has made up with Bruce, he’s gone onto bigger and better things. Newly elected to Washington D.C. as a congressman, Evan has left Buffalo, New York in pursuit of a greater calling. But that calling isn’t serving in the illustrious ranks of America’s politics, but being summoned by the Almighty himself (Morgan Freeman), who has handed Evan the task of building a new ark, much as Noah did before. With time passing by and his family belittled by Evan’s newfound realization, Evan will have to do the work that God has given him in what promises to be an unusual adventure for a man who just wanted to serve his country, might actually be serving humanity.

Shopping smart is what we women do best. Tell me which woman who doesn’t love a good bargain.. a good sale.. or a discounted item. Even my grandmother loves to buy things only when they are a great buy. And women are just such smart creatures.. i’ll have to say we sniff out the best.

Using Discount-Search.com, one no longer need to do alot of sniffing.. because they sniffed out the best merchants, the best buys to help busy working moms like me and you to find what discount and promotions is going on .. on the web. Exclusive discounts are often found only on this site. Whether you need a mobile phone, groceries or even gardening stuff, you can find it here. Navigation is pretty simple, the site is not cluttered and you can just click whatever categories you are interested in to find what you need. Pretty simple, even my grandmother knows how to search for stuff here.

60 episodes..!! i finished the whole show yesterday nite..! told yer.. i love my chinese shows alot..! How I find time to do it..?? Well.. it has gotta be after the brat goes to bed.. and i’m having my supper.. ! Preferably .. after cooking tomorrow lunch for the brat. .and all dishes washed. So i watch the show.. and have supper .. followed by crunching ice.. once my ice is done.. then i’ll be done for the nite.. with shows.. so i get a good 1.5 a nite on it… sometimes more.. depending on what mood i am in for snacks.. I love the show.. a wee bit too long.. i’ll have to say.. but the ending.. was quite lame..! I know they collaborated with china for this movie. . and was a great effort. But some parts of the show.. you just wanna shout.. “Come On..!! move on.. will yer..!” Overall a good show.. i’ll have to say.. good actor and actresses.. ! but Lau Chung Yan who plays the lead actor .. Wah Man Hon is kinda plasticky..! if you know what i mean.

Every doctors’ office should get a Medicscan , it would make life alot easier .. for his secretary .. and the few receptionist he already have. Most doctor’s office is always fully booked.. they have so many patients.. it is no joke trying to keep up with all the filing ..and all the medical insurance card in proper order or worst, they have to keep asking the insurance card on every visit instead of having it on file.

The MedicScan will enable the secretaries to easily scan the image of all medical insurance cards of all his patients. They then can be stored as a file on your PC and even can be exported to another application and you can send the info through emails to another medical office if necessary or another computer.

Scanning is easier than ABC, because it is fully automatic. When you insert your medical card, the image processing takes place immediately. Not only does it make life easier for the patients, it is also less paperwork to keep and no more lost information or misplacing them, it will also increase productivity in the doctor’s office and no more copying the wrong insurance card numbers or names.

Seriously, I think all medical office should have a Medicscan don’t you think..?? That way, i don’t have to make sure i have my insurance card with me all the time. It would certainly make life much easier for me.. during an emergency to the doctor’s office or the hospital.

I’m sure we all meet friends/enemies and wat nots.. in a grocery store more than anywheres else in the world. And so it was an afternoon of chats .. with a few women meeting up.. not planned . .while getting our groceries before the sun went down. And to my surprised.. not everyone knows about what is going on around town at all. Yup..! you heard me right..! right where we lived.. and some are not aware of our surroundings..??

How do one save a town.. when its ppl are not even made aware of what is going on..??

The Big Ben is one of London’s best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. You even know when parliament is in session, because a light shines above the clock face. London is one of the most historical places that I’ve been to. It’s abit of the old mixes with the new and the grandeur feeling that one gets when you step into Heathrow Airport .. is quite the overwhelming.

Whether you are visiting the museums, or the historic houses, or praying at St Paul’s Cathedral, or just to admire the architecturer magnificent of the dome, you will surely love London. London welcomes travelers of all ages and all budgets, if you are looking for cheap hotels, to suit your budget, London has plenty to offer and definitely worthy to check out.

But if you are on a business trip, hotels in London are aplenty and you can pick and choose any London accommodation, that you like best. Well whether you are in London for business or pleasure, don’t forget to try their famous fish and chips in newspapers. I assure you, that they are very hygienic.. and definitely a must to try..!

You see lah..! the lil’ brat of mine..!! want to ride on her bike.. yet wanna play gameboy..! she stops.. and play.. and then stops.. and ride..! even when she is riding indoors in the store.. she still wears her helmet. And yes.. our store is huge enough for her to ride in long circles.. she rarely goes outta the store.. unless the day is warm.. and keegan is around. And no.. she never goes out alone.. and never fusses.. to go out.. coz’ mummy told her.. that “ah nae nae .. will catch her..!” muahahhahahaha!!

“Prices at the gas pumps were 12.7 per cent higher than they were in September of last year. That was because of a sudden drop in gas prices a year ago rather than any increase between August and September, Statistics Canada said.”

With gas prices going up again this year due to inflation, that would mean . .that we are going to have a very expensive winter too. If you are like us.. and owns a store.. or two… it is definitely gonna be a hard winter. So how do one survive..?? there is really no way to. How can a small business like ours.. compete with Walmart..?? no way..! heating the store will cost us a big fortune .. on top of everything. .we have to pay for power, internet.. inventory and phone bills, bill for the swiping machine.. bill to clean the glass windows, bill to garbage collector, bills to keep the inventory at a decent level and of course the rent and employees.

With the loonie soaring everyday against the US$, this is the best time for the Canadians to invest in American property. For many years, I’ve seen the Americans taking the boat across from Maine and staying in their summer houses here in Nova Scotia because of their high currency. About time, we Canadians go over and invest some of our good/real money over the American soil.

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Yes.. the people has spoken.. ! 9 outta 10 person we spoke to at our store.. is not for the new municipality building .. but has the people been heard..?? Folks are writing to the local papers .. asking the town.. to re-consider and to set their priority right..! at least 4 letters has been published.. and i’m sure many more feels the same.. but not doing anything.

To me.. it’s a very sad situation here. There is nothing i can do.. nor it seems to .. for others here too.. because apparently even the tender for the new building was not an open one..?? I was shocked..! and appalled .. but that’s the understatement of the year. I am sure.. alot of ppl from this small town feels the same too.. shocked and appalled. But since I am not a citizen in Canada.. and my hopes are to go back to Asia with PB .. more now.. because of this situation here.. i am not saying a thing.

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Chloe’s favourite candy, which is a hamburger.. but she doesn’t know that it is a hamburger candy.. she calls it crabby crabby.. after spongebob show.. so whenever we go to the candy store.. and she ask for her crabby crabby.. it amuses the owner and the gals working there.
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I know that buying from a jewelry store online can be stressful if you’re not really sure what to expect. With that in mind, I always recommend Adolf Jewelers, the Virginia jeweler with the selection you’d expect from an online store, but with the service you can really only get by going into an actual store. Their selection of designer jewelry and diamond engagement rings is second to none, and the staff there is great at making sure you find the perfect piece for whomever you’re shopping for. Check them out today and I’m sure you’ll be shopping with them for a long time. Relax, they’ll make you happy!

You prolly donch wanna know this.. but it’s a great achievement for us and the brat. Yes.. she no longer poops in her diapers. She finally did it..!! Yup..!! not fully not needing the diapers yet.. coz’ she still pees at nite.. but like everything.. i think she will do it.. when the time comes. No need to fret .. and one fine evening.. she is gonna tell us .. she don’t want the diapers anymore .. for nite time.. sleeping.

So mummies and daddies out there.. if your child isn’t doing something that your friend’s kid had been doing for a long time.. donch fret.. because in their own time.. they would surprise you .. and just do it on their own. That is how Chloe had been all the time.

Our good customer/friend, Miguel just moved into his new home, a much smaller one with his lovely daughter.. and wife. And because the house is alot smaller than the one they used to have, they had to sell away their huge 52″ tv and bought a new plasma tv instead. PB and I thought it was nice to be able to just go out and buy a plasma without even giving any thoughts to the money involved but we know Miguel is RICH.. muahahahha!!

So for their housewarming, we will be getting him a plasma stand, something we know he will use for a long time and will remember us everyday, for who doesn’t watch the tv everyday right. We only want to get gifts that constantly reminds our friends that we are the best. Muahahhaha!!

At this point of my life… a iRobot is gonna be a great gift.. for Christmas .. for me. Life has been so hectic of late .. and PB & I wouldn’t exchange our quality time with our brat, so we have been neglecting our housework. Trying hard to hire someone to clean the house once a week, seems to be a task, for she isn’t reachable till today. So if anyone knows or have a irobot and used it before, can you let me know.. if it is any good..?? donch wanna spend so much money.. if it doesn’t work.

Ok.. this is shocking..!!

“J.K. Rowling reveals Dumbledore is gay”

Yes.. author of the world Harry Porter, revealed that Hogwarts school headmaster Albus Dumbledore was conceived as gay.. !! Oh boy..!! you can see mothers taking Harry Porters away from their children and burning it now.. muahahhaha!! You know .. i have customers who refuses to let their children watch Harry Porter the movie.. because they say.. they don’t believe in witch craft.. ! Yes.. it’s true.. that’s what they said to me.. everytime..i recommend their kids to Harry Porter. Abit silly if you ask me..! i think there will be mixed reaction now.. that Rowling made the revelation. I’m sure some fans will welcome the news but others will prolly think otherwise.

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The biggest/grandest hotel in this town has only 138 rooms and 4 story high but because of a “desperate” summer, the hotel is now considering floor closure to save on energy and manpower.

Yes.. yes.. my asian friends.. you can laugh .. all you want and can.. but this is how bad .. it is. Only 138 rooms.. .and they can’t sell the room in full force.. during the summer..! now that’s pathetic..!!! The last hotel i worked for in Singapore .. is consider a budget hotel.. under the Shangri-la arm.. and it has 546 rooms and it is fully booked all year round. Our occupancy at its lowest was at 92% .. ! all year round..!! Compare the two hotels and you’ll also see what i mean. And tell me.. what you think.?? and how can one attract tourist leh..?? *pengshan*

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When one is younger, you don’t need to worry too much about anything, especially your skin. But as one becomes older like yours truly, you not only become aware, you can sometimes get paranoid too. Why..?? because you start noticing things on your face and your body that you’ve never noticed before and you know you cannot ignore it, when your your neighbour’s 2 year old ask his mother what are those lines around your eyes.

Yes.. we do all age.. but for me, I want to age gracefully and beautifully. And one shouldn’t be ashamed or afraid.. to let others know that they are using Anti Wrinkle & Anti Aging Skin Care Treatment, afterall, a woman has got to do what they’ve got to do right..? But what I’m seriously more interested in, is the Rejuvawand. It is a light based alternative to botox injections, microdermabrasion, IPL photo rejuvenation and other skin care and anti-wrinkle treatments. I’ve seen my esthetician use this on my face many years ago before coming to Canada.

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“Wal-Mart Canada and Zellers announced Friday they too are cutting prices.”

About time we are able to get movies from Zellers or Walmart at American prices.. eh..? Yup.. with the US$ going down, when one can get movies at say $17, we are still paying like $30 Canadian for ours. Strange as it is.. since loonie is higher than the US$ .. we are still paying alot more for a few weeks now..for our movies for the store. Hopefully what Zellers and Walmart is announcing is the truth, and will lower their prices. I will report more on this .. once i see the prices this weekend.

“Citizenship Week in Canada runs from October 15 to October 21. This is the 60th anniversary of the Citizenship Act.Canada occasionally bestows an honorary Canadian citizenship to foreigners of exceptional merit. It is a symbolic honour and does not give the recipients any rights, privileges or duties typically held by Canadian citizens.As of 2007, Canada has bestowed the honour on four people, the latest being Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese pro-democracy activist. “

Heard something about the honorary citizen before .. many year ago.. before coming to Canada. And never in the life of me.. did i think that I myself will be applying for citizenship here. Strange as it is.. fate does take a funny turn in one’s life… and one never knows what your future will be. Which reminds me.. that even though i can plan alot of things for my brat right now.. but it’s entirely up to Him .. up there..and fate… what the brat will be.. and where she will end up. For all you know.. she might marry someone from Singapore..and move back to Asia. Now that would be ironic… eh..?

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“The Canadian dollar hit a new 31-year high Friday, closing in on the $1.04 US level, as inflation figures came in higher than expected.”

And i’m gonna faint..!! unbelievable..!! here we are making US$ .. and the dollar keeps going down.. in comparison with Canadian dollars..!! Now we donch even dare move our US$ for whatever reason because we lose out so much .. in terms of bank charges as well. I wonder how is it affecting our Asian counterparts..? I am really hoping that we can be at least on par with the US$. All these fluctuation is really worrying me, because the economy in Canada is gonna be affected I am sure.

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But of course credit cards are meant for those using them responsibly and not those who do not want to pay their bills. So if you are looking for a no interest on balance transfer for 13 months, they are definitely where you should go. And the 0% on all purchases till May 2008 that they are offering is too good to refuse especially with Christmas just round the corner. With a credit card that offers so much, I know that I can not only have a good Christmas but also plan to pay everything before May 2008 in order not to be charged with interest like some of the other credit card companies would do. Credit cards are great to have but once again, use them wisely and responsibly and never get into debt for it.

As expected .. today is welfare day.. so you know what it does for our business right..? i call it welfare day.. although it is the children’s cheque day… where Canadian government gives money to the mothers, depending on how many child you have and how much income you bring it.

Most mothers here don’t work.. and they have like 4 - 5 children.. and more if they can.. so that the welfare cheques can be higher than most. A child can get up to $500 each from the government.. and that’s not including the real welfare cheques they are getting at the end of the month. Some mothers are very smart.. because they work for about 800 - 1200hrs.. and then they quit their jobs.. to get full unemployment .. citing they have to take care of their kids.. and of course they get it.. and then for the next year or so.. they won’t have to work.. but get paid..! yup.. some do know how to work the system. It is a sad situation.. because my mother had 4 kids.. and as far as i know.. she never stopped working .. till she retired at 55 yrs old.

Our vacation plans for next year when my daughter turns 5 will be to Orlando because this is the nearest place to fly to where Walt Disney is our major interest. Alot of our family friends has already been there.. and they raved about it every year. So we agree that 5 yrs old will be the right time to go .. for a family vacation, bringing grammie and grampie along too.

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“On a province-by-province basis, the highest undergraduate charges for tuition only were in Nova Scotia ($5,878), New Brunswick ($5,733) and Ontario ($5,381). The lowest were in Quebec ($2,025) and Newfoundland and Labrador ($2,633).”

For those who are not aware of this.. Canadian students going to college gets a government loan for their studies.. before school term starts. Depending on what your parents make for a living, some gets a good $12,000 - $15,000 in loan for accommodation and all. Student loans are payable right after you finish your school.. or if you quit school. Alot of students here.. quit before they even finishes the first year, some because they are home sick and others, they are just not into it. I know that a majority of students who gets their loan from the government don’t even pay them back.. because as soon as they get the money, they actually spend it on things .. like a new computer or a new laptop instead of using it wisely. Therefore, they quit school.. because they can no longer afford the expenses for the rest of the year. Canadians are actually very lucky ppl .. they just haven’t been to asia..to know that we donch get as much welfare as they do.

A few days ago, while in the store, a member of the local business organization handed me a brochure for the networking group for the women in town. For the last 7 yrs year, apparently i was invisible . . and only visible when a donation is required. I was invited to join in their activities.. on a monthly basis with luncheons and all. All these are not unfamiliar to me.. for once upon a time.. i too was actively involved with the networking of professional women in Singapore.

Unfortunately, if you have been following my blog, you would know my view of this wonderful town .. and the ppl running this place. We’ve attended one business meeting in town a few years ago and it was a total waste of our time then. Nothing was being down and everything just died a natural death after calling in a consultant to brain-storm the already bad situation in town. And for me to join something like this networking group for women..?? with so many “great” stuff happening for this town in this instant.. i’ll have to pass..!

Christmas is just round the corner and with nieces and nephews in the United States.. you can be sure.. that I would need to spend some money buying some gifts for them. Afterall, Christmas is a huge even here in the West. For those like me, who very much depend on promo codes, when we buy things, I think there is absolutely nothing wrong and being very smart.

I’m getting them some small work tools for my father-in-law from Home Depot for my he loves doing his own home renovation around the house. With a 10% discount on all purchases, I can definitely save alot because tools can get really expensive. Can’t forget the nephew and nieces in the United States, so Target it is for them, and with a $5 off for every $50 spent, it’s like a 10 percent discount. Look out for the saving coupons from Coupon Chief and stretch your pennies.

As usual, more buying than selling in this good ole town. Running outta space in the store, we are having a big sale on again…! Buy 2 get 1 Free sale on all used DVDs and Video games for XBox, PS2, GameCube and Gameboy Advance. We have over 1000 DVDs and 600 games for sale. Those who are stocking up for Christmas, you should write to me and take advantage of our sale. Our selection are good, even though they are used games, they are in great condition. What you see is only one section of what we have.

Pumpkins for sale at the in-laws and this year.. i know my FIL is extremely proud of his pumpkins as compared to last year. This year harvest was way better than they did last year. And thank God for it.

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I don’t know if you are aware of how close Mexico is to Canada. Every winter, Canadians goes in drove for their winter vacation around January to Mexico. And the main reason why they keep going back is because they love the people there. Mexico’s Mayan Riviera is an all time favorite vacation spot for both the young and old. And what makes Mayan Riviera unique is everything you need to do is within a short distance.

Vacationing in Mexico, is truly the most memorable because you can choose to do anything you want or just bum around and enjoy the sea and the sun. Get totally relaxed or get totally adventurous, it is entirely up to the individual. And to be really honest with you, it is a perfect vacation destination for the whole family. Even the “out-laws” (parent-in-laws) would appreciate it and you. So if you are vacationing with the whole family, Mexico Vacation Villas, would be something to seriously consider, because all villas are only 15 - 20 mins away from the airport and centrally located for your convenience for any activities that you so wish to do. Not only are these villas huge enough to house the whole family, you get the kind of privacy you can never get in a resort. With private pool and beach front views and all the amenities that beats even the best resort around… like broadband and Tommy Bahama linens.

Staying in a rented villa does not mean that you still have to cook for the whole family and wash up after them during vacation and be left out of all the fun because super-delicious Chef Miguel is here to help..! Try regional Mayan dishes or fresh fish and seafood caught daily and prepared to perfection. From breakfast to dinner, they cater to your needs and shop fresh if possible for you and your family. Whether you want fajitas or pancakes, they will do their best to keep you tummy happy. For a truly enticing, remarkable and memorable vacation, check out Caribbean’s Hotspot, the Mayan Riviera.

The weather is turning colder right at this moment and I’ve always wonder in amusement when the leaves turn red in color. They are of course very beautiful. My FIL loved to show me.. the different colors of the trees.. when i first came to Canada. A few years back, we used to go on road trips.. just to see the trees. The leaves changes color because it need a break after being so busy during the whole summer photosynthesizing, using sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar. And if a tree is sick .. it turns color way too early and that means it doesn’t have too long to live. Very interesting eh..?

For generations and as far as I can remember, folks back home has been placing bets on football games, baseball games, hockey games and any other games they can think of betting on with illegal bookmakers. Yes, illegal bookmakers were very popular then and as we all know, illegal bookmakers are not all trustworthy. When you do win, you may not get what is rightfully yours.

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Donch you just hate it..! when someone try to act smart .. in front of you ..?? Yes.. i have some folks who are like that..! and it just tickle the hell outta me..!! you would too..!

A customer came in today .. and saw me feeding Chloe lunch. PB had bought me lunch from DEAR Mr Choo’s, and customer said to me.. “you should ask Wilson (dear Mr Choo) for those shio kau, when he gets it sometime in Toronto”. I didn’t really answer him because he was actually talking to PB. And then he had to turn around.. and say this to me.. “you know what is shio kau? right..?” I could really roll my eyes..!! a “ang moh” asking me.. a “cina-totek” whether I know what a “shio kau” is.. ???!!!??? HELLLOOOOO..!!!! my grandmother fed me “shio kau” before she fed me milky you know..

So just a friendly advice to all the “ang mohs” out there.. !! do not ask a chinese.. if she knows what “shio kau” is..!! Donch act smart ya..!

Our digital camera is ready to retire, we bought it about 3 yrs ago, when my daughter was born. I don’t think I can survived without a digital camera because I take pictures of my daughter and my surroundings ALOT..! I’m the snap Queen..! I take pictures of everything. Luckily, we now have digital cameras, otherwise, i can’t imagine how much film i have to buy for the ancient camera I had.

The good thing about having a digital camera is, you don’t have to develop any photos that you don’t like or haven’t taken in good light. Not like before, where you have to develop all 36 pictures in a roll of film. Seriously, I thank God.. for digital cameras.

Since I am not the technical person in this household, the hubby after much research is currently looking at the series of PowerShot A560 Digital Cameras. There are definitely, quite a few choices that we can choose from, I for one wants something real simple, just point and shoot type, like the Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera . Luckily for us, there are so many in this Canon Power”Shot A560 series, we can take our time to do our research before investing in a new one.

A large hotel chain with two properties in Yarmouth is taking a wait and see approach when it comes to this years dismal tourism season. Rodd Hotels and Resorts operates the Rodd Grand Hotel and the Rodd Colony Harbour Inn. Company president and Chief Operating Officer John Cudmore admits this summer has affected the company’s bottom line.Cudmore says the company will work through the difficult perhaps by closing floors. Cudmore says he believes community involvement in working with marketing partners is the key to turning things around.

If big hotel chains are suffering here in Yarmouth, what can I say about small businesses like ours..?? Truly it is sad to see this town in this state, something went wrong.. along the way.. and if business are suffering the way we are.. how can the town still justify spending all those money .. for building new offices..?? Perhaps the town is churning in money from somewhere..?? but i donch know where it is coming in from or not..?? But as for us .. small business in this town.. and now even a large hotel chain is saying.. “WE ARE BLEEDING!” , so someone please tell me.. what can we all do..?? instead of just whining non-stop..??

Just finished watching 20 episode of Steps … boy ..! i was pretty impressed .. if you asked me. Everyone danced really well.. in this TVB show… really salute them all. Did you see the guy who played Wallace..?? did you go ga-ga over him..?? very handsome hor..?? Definitely more handsome than Steven Ma lor..! Steven Ma looks like a girl. For those wondering if you should watch this or not.. ?? yes.. absolutely..! my mom would have loved it.. because of the ballroom dancing.

Not every immigrant to Canada is very happy right at this moment. And rightly so they should be. For those who paid $130K to receive contracts with Nova Scotia business and a fast track ticket to Canadian citizenship, not all will be getting a $100K refund from the government.

“That’s not fair, said Ali Shirazi, a plastic surgeon from Iran who paid nearly $130,000 and completed his contract, but felt he did not get his money’s worth.”

Apparently, Dr Shirazi did not get a job in his field and he wants what is rightfully his. Can’t say I blame the poor doctor from Iran eh..? But was he placed in a fish plant under the business mentor program..?? Paying up front $130K and then getting back a $20K salary for a 6 months contract meaning, they get like 3.3K per month, which normal folks from Nova Scotia make like $1.6K per month. Some complained that th immigration office did not provide them with a suitable mentor.

Chloe ex-family doctor was from Egypt and he didn’t stay long in small town Barrington. I wonder if he was in the same program..?? and let as soon as his 6 months were up..?? But it looks like the immigration office isn’t gonna budge either.

An ass cracked pumpkin at my father-in-laws. Seriously i donch know how it got its shape, but it is sure funny. This year the pumpkin harvest is really good. There are still loads of it at my in-laws, my FIL is extremely proud of them.. all his hard work paid off this year.. not like last year.

Hey.. Barb, you always hear me cooking for chloe in the middle of the nite.. so i let you see what i have in store for her for lunch as well.. on different days. Chow Mein with carrots, tofu, chinese mushroom and chicken. Yup.. i would say pretty healthy lah..

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“Authorities in Thailand say a suspect who has been sought in an international pedophile manhunt is a Canadian at large in Bangkok. Christopher Paul Neil was apparently working as a teacher in Seoul, South Korea and police believe he fled to Thailand after Interpol recently posted unscrambled pictures of his face. Thailand’s neighbours have put border guards on alert.”

You just don’t know who your neighbours or friends are.. or should i say.. what they really are. It’s never too careful to play careful.. and never too paranoid to be paranoid.. when it comes to your children. People like that are quite sick and they need help..! You can’t stop pedophiles.. but you can always watch your kids… and like i tell PB and keegan .. when they are watching chloe .. whether at home or outta home, that they have gotta watch the brat like a hawk… coz’ you never know.. who is just out there.. lurking.. and plotting. Whether PB like it or not.. i will still be very careful .. when it comes to my brat.

The joy of any health recovery is a celebration for anyone. Some folks think that having a drug problem isn’t a health problem, because they don’t have much knowledge about it. But any drug problem is health hazardous. Whether you know it or not, a recovery of that kind depends alot also on the drug rehabilitation one goes to. It is always nice to know that one has options if someone needs help.

“Motorists face a penalty of six points against the licence and $394.50 (first offence) for illegally passing a school bus.”

School Bus Safety Awareness week is extremely important in this town where incidences of vehicles passing school buses illegally while picking up or dropping of their kids are extremely high and frequent. I am pretty happy to know that the fine for the first offence alone is so high because motorist needs to take care of the children on the bus. Last year alone, we’ve seen so many incidences happening with the school children and school buses. It is too frightening to let your kids go onto those buses.

By the way, in Canada.. school buses are free to use for kids attending school all over the province, unlike in Asia, we do not have to pay for transportation. Pretty cool eh..?

One has to wonder if the loonie is gonna continue to fly high for awhile.. if it is a good or bad thing for us.

“The soaring Canadian dollar was one of the main topics of discussion during a local business luncheon last week that featured a presentation by James Westlake, group head of Canadian banking with RBC Financial Group.”

If you are buying properties in the U.S. of course it would be very good news for you. But if you are making US dollars and spending it in Canada, then like us, you will be concerned. In fact very concerned. The Canadian dollars is still going strong against the US dollars as far as I am concerned today, as to whether the US dollars will bounced back in 2008, no one even dares to predict or speculate. I don’t really know what to think of this money situation, but it sure doesn’t work in favour of us right now, not only because of our business and the tourist that we depend on in this town.. but other online businesses and businesses that we have in other part of the world.

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This afternoon, Keegan (babysitter) came into the store..and handed me a gift. A very thoughtful one.. i’ll have to say. You see I love home fragrance oil but because we haven’t been to Halifax for so long, I can’t get any here locally… because there is no Body Shop here. And Keegan knowing that.. since i’m outta it for a few weeks now.. she bought me something similar to what i am used to.. from the Body Shop.. orange flavour.. and from her own pocket.. not expecting that I will pay her back for it.

Now you tell me.. isn’t she thoughtful..!! We are indeed very lucky to have Keegan. She is never whiny.. nor does she demands for anything. She does her job well.. and dependable. And she is only 17..! alot of those that we’ve hired before isn’t even half as good as she is. I only thank God.. again.. and again.. for Keegan.

Looking for a penguin suit for Chloe for Halloween, we found this instead.. for her.. but she didn’t really like it… and insist on being a penguin. We didn’t have any luck with it, so we probably should look online for it soon. So no Pebbles from Flintstones this year.

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Many years ago, when my mom was working in the hospital, all the provided was a white uniform, irregardless if you were a nurse or a cleaning lady in the hospital, it was white. But things has changed considerably in the hospital, in fact i noticed the first changes in the children’s ward in the hospital. The nurses and even doctors at the children’s ward had nice fancier scrubs than all the rest in the hospital… but that was many years ago of course.. and now, in every hospitals, you will see that for every individual department in the hospitals, the staff wears appropriate scrubs according to the specialty of the ward.

Scrubs from Katherine Heigl Scrubs, are not only comfortable but very stylish as well, they even have winter scrubs, that are not only in a pretty shade, they have move-friendly side slits, for making sure that the nursing staff will not be restricted when helping a patient. Medical Scrubs, are no longer in boring white or dark colors anymore, they can have them in peach color as well. And they come in all sizes for your Nursing Scrubs, prices are even more affordable if you buy them in groups. With Halloween round the corner, how about looking at some peaches Halloween scrubs to cheer up those that are sick in the hospital.

My mother-in-law wears scrubs too, but i assure you, she doesn’t work for the hospital. But it is so comfortable during the hot summer.. we should get her some from Katherine Heigl, so she can go into the gardens not only looking chic but extremely comfortable as well.

This is for the benefit of Barb from Lil’ Chumsy Mom who wanted to see the BKT that i cooked.. for chloe with expensive mushrooms from our dear Mr Choo..! sarcasm intended. Yes.. i do make BKT with whatever i can find to throw into a slow cooker.. although it ain’t authentic.. it is good for cold nites.. like now.. for winter seems to be coming earlier this year. It is very cold at nite.. and it’s chilly during the day time.

This is for those who asked for the recipe of the coconut cream pie that my mother-in-law made.. for Thanksgiving.

Ingredients:

2 cups of milk
1/3 cup of flour
2/3 cup of sugar
1/8 teaspoon of salt
2 tsp of butter
3 eggs
Vanilla

Baked pie Shell

Method:

Scald milk. Mix dry ingredients together. Add hot milk slowly and stirring well. Add butter. Cook in double boiler until thick & smooth about 15mins, stirring often. Beat egg yolk slightly, add a little hot filing, stir quickly into hot mixture. Cook for 2 mins. Cool and add flavouring (coconut) . Pour everything into pie shell. Cover with meringue made with 3 egg white.

If you have any questions, leave a comment and my MIL will answer you . . as soon as she can.

The Royal Bank of Scotland is behind the Mint Credit Cards and for those who are resident of UK and 18 above, you sure have alot to benefit from with what they are currently offering for creidt cards. I don’t know how some folks uses their credit cards but everyone should only apply for credit cards responsibly and not abuse the use of this credit cards and the trust that the bank give to you. Making use of a good credit card can build up your credit rating, but abuse it.. and you will probably be black-listed for future loans like buying a house.

Mint Cards has so many different credit cards to offer to their customer/s. If you are looking for a no interest on balance transfer for 13 months, they are definitely where you should go. And the 0% on all purchases till May 2008 that they are offering is too good to refuse especially with Christmas just round the corner. With a credit card that offers so much, I know that I can not only have a good Christmas but also plan to pay everything before May 2008 in order not to be charged with interest like some of the other credit card companies would do. Credit cards are great to have but once again, one has got to choose wisely and make sure the credit cards you have benefits you.

More gifts from Greenapple from USA for Chloe. Chloe so fascinated by the mooncake.. but she didn’t wanna try any. The Winnie the Pooh Height Measurement Thingie .. for Chloe..! So thoughtful ya..! Waiting for PB to hang it up for Chloe.. near the puter room.
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My grandmother used to tell me .. that health is wealth.. and i cannot agree with her more.. now that I am more mature and even have my own kid. As a mother of one, I not only have to keep my daughter healthy, I have to keep myself in top shape, so that I can look after her and give her the best quality in everything in life. And what better way to start than to keep her in the best of health.

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As a mother .. we all need to know what is good for your child and her health. Like me ..i’m always on a look out for news about the intake of food that we give her. We all know that Omega-3 is beneficial to health, but so many products are coming up these days, proclaiming the benefit status of it. So which one is the healthiest to get for the lil’ brat .. i often wonder.

“According to experts, some types of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than others.”

But be warned that not all Omega-3s are the same and adding them to foods can reduce their health benefits. So be careful what you feed your child. Omega fats are not as good as the ones found in fish. As a mother, you need to educate themselves about which Omega-3s to look for. Donch just follow blindly .. what your friends do.. or what they feed their kids. You need to find out better and more.. before putting them in the mouth of your kid.

This is for the benefit of Aunt Helena.. ! see Chloe eating the chocolate that you brought back for her .. from Toronto..! she loved it so much.. she certainly enjoyed all 4 sticks of umbrella chocolate.

We looked everywhere for the same kinda chocolate for her.. but couldn’t find any for the whole week.. but tonite.. going to Shoppers.. we saw some.. but they were at 4 bucks.. for 4 sticks..! TOO EX lor..!!! so we didn’t buy..! bought her Herseys instead..!

In any relationship, it is an uphill task. Moreso, for a marriage because you really get to know each other, after living together. And it does get alot tougher once you have children. With work, children, housework, the in-laws and sometimes the out-laws, it can make ones relationship with your partner a very taxing one. The once upon a time, when you cannot sleep without hearing his voice.. or not seeing him at least once a day.. is no longer there anymore. How many of us are guilty of neglecting the spouse once the kids arrives..?? I am.

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Rod Hemeon, friend and customer of the store.. came in this afternoon.. to say.. that “ang moh” means .. “white devil” .. muahhahahaa!! i told him not.. but he wouldn’t believe me..!! So will all the asians.. reading my blog at “The Crazy Chinese Woman In Ang Moh Town” .. please kindly go over to babybokchoi.com comment and reassure Rod.. that it doesn’t mean that.. and let him know what it means.. pleaseeee..!

I thank you all.. !

Yes.. i very stylo-malo one..!! 2 years now.. and Greenapple from Love Is In The Air has been sending mooncake to me.. all the way from the States.. to my poor little outta nowhere.. with no airport town.. Yarmouth. Greenapple is so thoughtful.. because i never had to ask her for mooncakes.. or anything. When she sees me going on.. and on. .and on.. about some food.. she would send them to me. How can is she..?? you tell me..! even my own sister is not this kind. These are not all that she sent me .. this time.. there are more goodies..

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If you have been reading my blog.. you will know that Chloe still doesn’t wanna poop in the toilet. So when she does.. like a few nites ago.. she called her Papa in the store..to tell him.. and asked for a present. And the man claimed i spoiled the brat . .all the time..! but see who rushed to the mall to get a puzzle for the brat.. after closing the store.. at 9pm…?? Ya.. the Papa who doesn’t spoil her..!

Chloe loves her puzzle.. took her no time.. to finish this one too..!
But like i said.. she never fuss about stuff.. in the mall.. so she does deserve a puzzle every now and then.

PB messaged me from work.. saying he found the perfect Christmas gift for me. A portable ice machine..! For those who donch know hor.. i love to chew one ice.. alot..! can go on and on.. and chew on ice… the whole day..if i can. But you see .. PB hates the sound of me crunching on ice.. so i avoid him like a plague .. when i am crunching. Fortunately for him..i donch get to crunch on ice.. when i am at work.. so only at home.. unless.. we are having fast food.. and i will remind him to get a cup of ice for me. Even then.. i suspect.. he conveniently forget .. to get them for me.. at times.. just so he doesn’t have to hear it.

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Kim is yet.. another customer turned into a friend. She works in the hospital.. and every year.. during Christmas.. she will not forget to bring a present for Chloe. Chloe loves her presents from Kim.. and the dolly that Kim gave her for her first christmas.. is still Chloe’s favourite. A few days ago, Kim came with photos of her to-be adopted baby.. so proudly so .. as a parent.. to show me. Baby Jasmine will be celebrating her first christmas here with us in Canada.. as a Canadian.. this December. I am very excited too.. and to be honest.. when i saw Baby Jasmine picture.. i was quite shocked.. but she does look like Kim..!!

Children from China.. are very blessed.. because there are quite a number of them adopted by Canadians here. And like Sarah - Gerald’s daughter.. i know Jasmine is gonna be very loved.. and truly blessed. Kim is gonna be a good mother..!

I love teak furnitures, and let me tell you teak furnitures are not for the old folks only, my grandma buys teak furniture all the time and she said the reason why she buys them is because you don’t have to worry that it might rot no matter what the weather condition is because teak furnitures are considered gold standard. Nothing resists better than natural teak. Not only is teak furniture beautiful it is also the most robust outdoor furniture that one can buy.

We buy teak chairs alot because we love the outdoors and we spend alot of time outdoors. With absolutely no maintenance require for a teak chair, how can one not invest in it. My grandmother has Teak Furniture left outdoors for almost a century and none of them has rot. One of the reasons that teak is so weather-resistant is that it has a natural rubber content and a high oil content sort of a built-in natural water repellent. Even better, exposure to the sun actually activates the natural oils. You can mix and match teak with your leather ones for indoor use.

If you are thinking of buying some, now is the best time to do it because there is a no tax sale on. Don’t you miss it now..!

The big players/pro-blogger in the blogospheres has been showing off their work station/desk. So i thought i would join in the fun.. and show you the desk of a mini-pro-blogger of the future.. muahahahah!! Na.. tada..! this is my brat’s desk. Nope.. she ain’t no pro blogger.. but she does have her desk too..! wonder wats all the fuss about ..?? muhahahaa!!

We had ordered some beef hor fun for Keegan (babysitter) to have for her supper (dinner as per us chinese), and when the food arrived, Keegan was very brave and of course her curiosity got the better of her.. since she sees me eating chilli sauce in every meal, she wanted to try some too. In which i had already warned her .. it was very “hot” as in spicy. But she was quite gung-ho about it.. and was determined to try it.. so i let her.

Well.. you could sorta guessed what happened.. muahhahahaha!! and i had already told her to get some pop or cold water ready.. but she didn’t.. so you can guess who ran to the cooler.. faster than speedy gonzales.. muahahahhhahaa!! I was tickled.. ! because no one thinks the chilli i have .. is spicy.. till they try it.. muahahhaha!! now dear keegan can go tell her parents and friends.. that it is confirmed.. i’m the “Crazy Chinese Woman” for eating such horrid stuff.. muahahahahaha!!

So the “ang mohs” here… better be careful .. and be real nice to me… coz’ i might just serve you with some really “hot” noodles or rice.. muahahhahahaha!!! if you donch play nice.

This is the second package that came this month for Chloe and I. The first was from Irene from Alberta - Bit & Pieces and now another big package from USA. This is from Chloe’s Auntie Greenapple.. (to-be-chinese godparents) , inside were goodies for both Chloe and I and another very thoughtful gift of wedding pictures and a CD of her wedding. Wait i post all pictures up later ya..!

I was kinda afraid .. that it might not arrived.. because this isn’t the first time.. Greenapple sent gifts of food.. and presents to us. But i guess it took so long.. because .. custom stopped it.. as it wasn’t declared. So they opened it up apparently.. and kept it there for a few weeks longer.

Thank you very much.. Greenapple..!! we love all your gift.. and chloe is very amused with hers. Pictures to follow ya..

The schools here have lockers for the students and collects a small fee of $20.00 per year from each student. Unlike back home.. students have to bring a full bag of books.. just to attend a 8 period of different classes in a day. One cannot help but feel sorry for these Asian kids. Some have book bags heavier than themselves, which makes me wonder why schools in asia .. do not have School Lockers, for their students.. like we do have here. What is the logic of making the poor kid lugged so many textbooks and exercise books everyday to school and might not even use it.. except for the textbooks.

Steel Lockers would be ideal. .for older school children.. while Plastic lockers are ideal for those in pre-school and primary school. Surely, it cannot be the school has no fundings for these lockers, for i know that the government subsidize alot of things when it comes to the education for the kids. And it’s not like they are not affordable. Lockerixhange has low prices and is your fully customized locker solution designed for your specific needs.

“Hungry 6-year-old boy crashes grandmother’s car trying to drive to restaurant”

So you tell me.. how can a 6 yrs old.. be so hungry.. to even think of doing that..?? going to Applebee’s..?? how is he gonna pay for it..?? And no charges file..?? I’ll smack the shit outta my kid.. if she ever do that..!!! can’t watch them 24hrs a day.. ??!!!!?? Sure.. but to be so stupid.. that the kid can take the car keys. .and try driving..?? and then knocked down the power transformer..?? leaving folks in the area without electricity.. and nothing..?? Someone should freaking give the brat a good spanking with a wooden spoon..!

I pride myself for having good taste when it comes to furnishing my house. The men sure don’t know that the value of your home is raised.. when you have a proper furnished home. Something as simple as lighting , can enhance and change the whole room, if the right ones were chosen to hang in different rooms.

I’ve always wanted to portray my house as a warm house. Not stark bright like the ones my mom’s used to have. She likes it bright coz’ she can see better she said.. ! our childhood home looked like the hospital instead..! Minka lavery lighting is the perfect choice for some of our rooms, their designs are very unique and exquisite. Whether you are going for the contemporary look, the traditional one or even something like the mini-rod-drops for your dining area, they are all at a price you cannot resist.

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I’m staying home with the brat.. so the PB can take a break. Afterall, one can only take so much.. with the brat right..! not sleeping for almost 2 weeks now. Waking up at all hours in the nite.. and the morning.. and if we are not in the puter room with her.. she would be in our room.. waking us up.. to go be with her.. while she tries and go back to sleep.

Well.. she only let me sleep like at 5am this morning. .and got up at 8am.. wanted me up with her.. but i was too tired.. so PB went to be with her.. and didn’t managed to go back to sleep.. because she wasn’t sleeping good. So PB got like maybe 5hrs of sleep at the most…?? So when i got up.. i decided that the brat and I should stay home.. so that PB .. can go to work.. and not have to deal with the brat… for today.

Yes.. one can only take so much.. and i’m exhausted.. and PB is coughing his lungs out..!

PB’s cousin, Mel is into car racing for a few years now. And she has been racing in Lake Doucette out in Chattanooga for a few years now.. and she won some prizes. I’ll have to say she is one cool chick, knowing all about lowering the car’s center of gravity with a mustang suspension, to give her more balance when she is racing. All her car services are done excellently. I know she really enjoys her racing and if you ever met her, you’ll never know she is into such a thrilling and exhilarating sport.

“A Yarmouth grocery store is closing, putting 32 people out of work. Price Chopper on Starrs Road will close Oct 20th. The store is owned by grocery giant Sobeys. Jill Thomas-Myreck, Director of Communication with Sobey’s Atlantic, says the closure of Price Chopper was a business decision. She says they are working with employees to help them with possible employment opportunities including the Sobey’s store in Yarmouth.”

Sad..?? yup..! after all.. one wouldn’t think that grocery giant would close down one of it subsidiaries. I don’t shop very much in Price Chopper, coz’ i can’t seems to find the things i need there. The staff are not the friendliest… plus the meat is not very fresh. But the in-laws do shop there.. and it’s still sad to see such a long time business closing it’s door .. and at such short notice .. ?? 8 days from today.

My lil’ brat at Pizza Delight’s last Sunday. I kid you not.. when i tell you she is well behaved … when she is in public. Today.. Keegan’s mummy told me .. she can’t believe how good chloe was.. when they had gone for a walk to the hair salon down the waterfront together .. a month ago.

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Women of all ages love earrings, I think it is super inexpensive to buy a woman earrings for a gift. Men always thinks that if a woman wants a piece of jewelry it must mean something huge and expensive. But really, no woman in the right frame of mind would ask for something huge and expensive.

Tasteful jewelry like a Platinum Earrings, is suitable for a younger and vivacious woman and of course, you will find more varieties at shopping.com, my favorite place to buy earrings. As for me, I love the Tri-color earrings, because the color really strike me instantly. Very affordable and at shopping.com, you are totally in control with what you buy. This is for you to compare and then decide to buy at your own pace, no “in a hurry” sales person to make you feel like you are taking too much of their time.

Yes.. the lil’ brat helps.. and is very helpful. Although not wanting to dirty her hands.. she offered to help grampie clean up the corns she was going to have. I wonder if it is the corn… or if she genuinely wants to help.. since she was curious after watching Grampie cleaning them.

Yes.. the brat had corn again.. at Grampie’s..! and she is still loving it.
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The brat loves here mushrooms.. whether it is chinese mushrooms, can mushroom, button mushrooms.. just about any kinda mushroom. I had some that had to be cooked one morning.. so i decided to make mushroom omelet.. and when i had cooked the mushroom.. asked if she wanted some. She didn’t really want them at first.. and that’s not surprising knowing my brat…. fussy, fussy with food.

But after that morning.. she kept asking for mushrooms.. during breakkie time… and i feel really bad.. that i donch have any to cook for her. So anyhow.. i’ll have to force PB to go groceries again.. tomorrow..just to get mushrooms for the brat. I know mushroom is good though.. but can’t remember what they are good for.. but my brat sure eats loads of them.. ! What about yours..??

See the brat digging into the coconut cream pie that my MIL baked last week..?? She picked on all the cream and meringue .. with her fingers.. and it’s only at Grammie’s and Grampie’s that they indulged her.. because according to my MIL .. PB and Uncle Richard also did that.. when they were kids.

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No one wants to ever go to court or even know how many law firms there are in town, nor who is the lawyers in those offices. We avoid at all cost at not getting into trouble with the law. And like my grandmother used to say… “never trouble, trouble, till trouble, troubles you”. Wise old woman she is, but she never did informed me.. what i should do when trouble does trouble me.

One never know, when you need a lawyer and when you do need one, we all know what it is going to be like. We really don’t know who we can turn to, nor recommendations not readily given by friends and families. And if you or a loved one had a personal injury or becomes a victim of malpractice, what do one do..?? You know most people I know they don’t even do anything, not because they don’t want to, but they don’t know where to start. Some even find it intimidating to go into a legal firm much less try to pursue a legal claim for injuries and damages.

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A few days ago.. i wrote about how the cops said.. she wasn’t gonna charge us for possession of stolen goods, in a matter of factly way and was supposed to bring in a blue restitution form for us.. to get our money back for the goods we bought from these bunch of crooks right..?

Well .. she was in again.. and when PB asked her about the blue form.. she said… she would bring it down today..! But I’ve yet to hear PB say that she returned with the form after closing.

Efficient is definitely not their middle name i’ll have to say. Fortunately, for my boss in Spain.. he knows that my middle name is “Ms Efficient” .. and i donch disappoint.

My in-laws are the best ppl on earth. They take “heart” and do the most wonderful and thoughtful things for us. Though i am sure it’s simple.. but still thinking of us constantly… and trying to amuse not only chloe but me.. surely wins them the “Best In-Laws In The World” Award..!

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