Chloe went for her orientation yesterday at her new school. The one that she is starting in .. this fall. It is nearer to our home.. and this time round, she wouldn’t be in French immersion. We didn’t have much success in the other school .. and because of that… not only is Chloe having a kind of a phobia with the previous school .. we are having it too. But like PB said.. we are not subjecting the kid to anymore traumatic experiences… like the ones she had last year and no more looking for best diet pills either for me… muahahahah!!! We feel extremely sad that the first school that Chloe went to, turned out this way but on the other hand.. one cannot lived in the past forever.. and learn to move on.

The orientation went a lot easier this year for us .. then it did last year. The anxiety was there.. but not as bad as last year. Chloe took the orientation like a champ… and impressed her new teachers.. as well as her principal. The principal came up to shake our hands.. and introduce herself.. and said to us that Chloe was absolutely lovely and cute. But this year .. we are also taking a step backwards.. and I’m trying not to be too enthusiastic as i was last year.. with Chloe previous school in terms of fund raising and so forth.

We asked Chloe at the end of orientation if she wanted to go to her new school.. she said yes.. because she loves Mrs H. The school has a no touch policy.. but we approached Mrs H.. that it is ok by us.. if chloe needed some hugging or touching.. we have no problem with it at all. Mrs H. is like a grandmother .. and i have full trust in her. The hands off policy is good.. but in situation when the kid is this young.. i think we have to play by ear.. and go with what the kid needs. Last year.. at Chloe’s old school.. she was bawling her eyes out.. but they won’t even hold her hands.. to comfort her. Anyhow.. i’m pretty happy about what i’ve seen so far.. one can only hope for the best eh. Plus, Chloe wanted me to take pictures of her .. outside her school.. for her “Kai Mah” .. i’ll upload it later tonite.. i left it at home.. and didn’t bring my key.

The much dreaded yearly dental visit is here again. A year ago, about this time.. Chloe had her caps done in the hospital. They had to put her to sleep .. because she was so scared even to be sitting on the dentist chair. The same thing this year.. but it didn’t take as long this time.. since we did visit the dentist like a few months ago.. because a cap had fallen out.

She had some cleaning done.. and the dentist checked to see if that fallen cap was causing any trouble.. because they didn’t do anything about it the last time. But as you can see .. the dentist office quite the stylo-malo.. everything quite high tech .. for a small town like here. I bet he has a cell towers at home.. muahahhaha!!! In Canada .. dental care is taken care of by the government but only once a year, anything more.. you kinda have to pay on your own.. or get some kind of supplementary health care program.. like Blue Cross. So yes.. !! i bet Dr Leblanc is making lotsssss of money.. muahahahahha!!!

I am a mother for 5.5 yrs now. And I know being a mother is truly not easy but one that gives out unconditional love. Whatever I do, I do it for my kid first and I’m sure that alot of mommies out there are this way too. This generation of kids are the most blessed if I may say so.

I come from a generation where my mom thinks that boys are more important and that supporting me thru’ college was unnecessary. I don’t blame my mom for thinking and behaving this way .. because that was how she was brought up too. I grew up in a generation where my mom would search our entire house .. to find our diaries just to see what we were up too. I grew up in a generation where my mom said many harsh and vulgar words to me .. when i was growing up. I grew up with a mom who only wants to hear the good stuff and never the bad. And if anything went bad.. it had to be the “girls” fault. Many of you out there.. may have experience this kind of treatment .. because of our different culture . .and generation .. and our education background.

I grew up with a mom who thinks that the best thing a daughter can do is to marry someone rich, very young - so that she doesn’t need to take care of us anymore - not her problem anymore (her exact words). Do i hate my mom..?? nah.. ! But it sure taught me something.. that if i wanna have a kid.. than i must never treat her the way i was treated - as easy as buying a micro sd card. Pretty straight forward eh. I don’t hate my mom .. but please stop being stupid and stop asking me if my mom knows about my life in Canada nor had she made an attempt to contact me here or the other way around. Especially those who knows me .. and knows that I never talk about my family except this one in Canada (pb and chloe).

And to all good mommies out there.. Happy Mother’s Day.

I bought these rubber stamps for chloe to play with. But seriously, when i think of it.. i wonder if it is I .. ?? or it’s chloe’s fetish..??? hehehe!! truth be told.. i love hello kitty a lot .. but that was when i was a kid. At that time and age, I couldn’t afford to have stuff like Hello Kitty .. as my mum wasn’t one .. that would spend a lot of money on the gals (cultural thing). So whenever i see hello kitty stuff.. you know i’ll be buying for Chloe.. just because. The thing about giving your kid.. what you never had .. is true eh.

The lil’ brat started having the sniffles yesterday, and of course like any parent, we are on the red alert . .hoping she won’t get any temperature with her sniffles. The teacher in school was very encouraging and had said that with all the germs she is getting, she won’t have to fight it next fall, when she goes back to school. One can always hope eh..?? With Chloe sick so often .. since she started school, like any parents.. I don’t need to use weight loss pills to lose weight, worrying about her is enough to make me skip a meal or two.

I had PB’s tuxedo out for the hospital gala’s - a huge event here in our small town. As small business owners… and just about anyone living here, we feel that it is very important.. that we are involved in charitable work. But at the end of March.. yesterday ..we had snow on the ground.. !!!!!! *slap forehead* .. ! when is the warm coming..?? I promised myself to write this down.. so i know.. and wouldn’t hope too much for the sun.. and warm next year. The weather is crazy here.. one day warm.. and one day snow.. or raining. Suxs big time..!

We were watching a movie - Twilight to be exact the other day .. while putting her to bed and guess what she popped up and said?? “Isn’t that Keegan’s favorite movie..?? Isn’t Edward cute..???” *slap forhead* .. see lah.. that girl.. where she learned all that from..?? So i asked her.. how did she know… in which she promptly replied .. “Well.. Keegan told me so.” muahahahahha!!! I think i should teach her about insurance lead generation and see if she understands it or not..?? mini-genius here.. hahahha!!

Chloe is a pretty cool and awesome kid .. 99.9% of the time. You can bring her just about anywheres.. and she will behave herself. From restaurants to movies or even on vacation at the Outer Banks, anyone who sees her.. would think what an awesome kid. She even helps do laundry.. without being asked to. She just loves doing things with us.. and sharing her stuff with us.

She is very meticulous about her chores too.. as you can see here.. but the 0.01% .. that drives us nuts .. is her sleeping habits. The kid doesn’t wanna sleep!!! and it’s not only happening now.. it started when she was born. This days.. it’s even worst.. she comes into our room in the middle of the nite.. and insist on sleeping on our bed. I really don’t mind it so much.. if she would not push me outta bed.. or kick us all the time.. or keep waking us up .. everytime we snore.

We love our brat.. but man..!! we need some sleep eh. At 11pm most times.. and latest midnite.. she can still be asking for book reading or a snack.. just to try not to sleep .. *slap forehead*. The JOYS of parenthood. Last nite the same thing happened.. and at 5.45am.. i was truly screaming .. and asking her to go to bed.. because she was talking non-stop..!!! aiyoyo..!!!

Spring break is half way thru’ and it had been crazy at the store. We have been having great weather of late.. and had expected everyone to go out .. and get some fresh air .. and do some outdoors stuff. But nope.. apparently, no one wants to go out .. !!!! we need to get our hands on some barcode scanner to make it easier for everyone at the store.. in case it is this busy in the summer. Come summer. .we want to go away for a short vacation. It would really ease our mind.. knowing that everything is in order.

Spring break is here.. and that means no school for the brat for a week. Not a bad thing in my opinion.. for i do love having her around us all the time. Of course, the only reason for sending her to school is to educate and prepare her for school in the fall. Keegan had started to bring her to the library everyday.. and she just loves it.. and had been borrowing books. Next week, we hope to start her on her dancing classes.. and also go for a swim at YMCA. Yes.. lots of plans.. hopefully we will be able to do some stuff.. instead of her hanging around the store the whole time. Weight loss products are great. but with such a busy schedule.. my g/fs asked why i need it… hahahahah!!!

Yes.. ! i still want a dream basement for the spouse. Granted that would means . .more basement time alone for him.. but that would also mean .. more living room for me.. where i can pretty it up . .muahhahaha!! that’s my big plan. Afterall, my house is finally taking shape. We’ve again talked about it this afternoon.. and although i know we can afford a basic basement.. i want also a fire place. So that would mean an outdoor chimney as well. .which can cost us a few more thousands .. if we are not careful. So like any sensible adult.. we are gonna hold .. and wait till we pay some more on what we owe on the house first.. therefore those ball lock pins have to wait for abit still.

I wrote about some awesome “xiao” neighbours i have right..?? just a few weeks ago.. who rode on his lawn mower .. at midnite..?? Yes.. !! that ultra “xiao” one.. who cannot seems to get enough of mowing their lawn .. during the summer. .and now winter. So this year’s summer project.. we hope to get some fence installation done. In fact, we had wanted to do it .. a few years ago.. but decided not to.. because we didn’t wanna appear to be hostile. But seeing that they are getting more and more “xiao” every year.. i think we have to protect ourselves.. and our property.. plus our privacy. Wish us luck!!

Yes..! i got kicked to the floor to sleep by the brat of course. She woke up at 3.48am.. and wanted to sleep in my bed. After much coaxing .. still she wanted to go to my bed.. so i let her.. but an hour later.. found her kicking me and pushing me to the very end of the bed.. and i gave up .. and got up. I landed on the floor .. sleeping on her make shift bed instead .. for the rest of the night.. without much rest. I guess if this carries on.. i won’t need any weight loss pill to stay slim eh.

That was what Chloe’s school friend mother had said to me. You see, I am not the only one who migrated from abroad. We have an Australian mummy here.. and a Europe daddy .. and also a U.K daddy and another American husband here. And it seems like all had gone home for a short break and/or holiday recently or planning to. So, when Chloe’s school friend mummy came over the other day, she said.. my turn should be soon eh..? In which the “ang moh” grouchly agreed .. and said .. he would start looking for travel deals. Muahahahah!!!

Chloe was watching a tv show with me today… and they had a scene celebrating the english New Year. Chloe asked .. what is Happy New Year..?? in which i replied.. it’s means.. it’s a celebration of a new year. She replied.. “is it .. Gong Hei Fatt Choi ..?? ” in which i replied.. yes.. it’s the English ppl’s Gong Hei Fatt Choi. Muaaahahahahah!!! The things they come up with eh?

She is a little better today.. but darn whiny lah..!! we had to do grocery shopping quickly today.. but she wasn’t a happy trooper i tell yer. Even with the promotional bags of goodies that the mall was giving out for Valentine’s day.. she wasn’t gonna say “thank you”. We went by to Mr Choo’s restaurant to give him a basket of “kum” .. but Chloe wasn’t gonna say .. “gong hei fatt choi”.

The brat is sometimes so funny. She was having a conversation with the babysitter, where they were discussing about going to college. Chloe whined and said she doesn’t wanna go to college because she loves us. .and don’t want to leave home. In which, the babysitter replied to appease her.. that she doesn’t need to go away for college because we do have a community college called Burridge. So Chloe said.. ok.. i’ll go to Burridge then. In which the babysitter said… then you can’t be staying in hotels or going to the city because you have to stay home. In which the brat staying crying and said.. ” I wanna stay in the hotel..!!” *slap forehead*

Chloe is finally well enough to go to school .. but it had been snowing overnite.. and the day before .. so we had quite a bit of snow.. where her school is. But being a kid and all .. she wanted to walk down that little slope.. instead of going to the pavement.. and who am i to deprive her of it right.. ?? afterall, she is the kid.. who insisted that ipods was the next thing we had to get for her. Anyways, of course i didn’t wanna slip and fall on my butt .. like i did a few years ago, during Boxing day in Hectanooga, so i held onto PB’s hand .. and he helped me. He then asked me.. ” what kinda mountain goat are you..??” in which i promptly replied.. ” a city one!” muahahahahha!!!

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For someone who comes from a place that is summer everyday, jumping to 6 months of winter in Nova Scotia can be kinda hard to adjust to. With everything else we already need to do, including making sure that our winter wheels and tires. Given the road conditions here, we need to make sure that our tires are good every year. We try not to be cheap on the tires nor the wheels but you and I know that with the winter and power plus oil bills, you have to get the best price for both the tires and wheels whenever possible.

C0ming highly recommended was Wheelfire, they have many wheel and tire packages at discount prices, even custom wheels. Now that would be something to look at for those car lovers like someone I know from town, or actually half the town to be exact. Bringing you the latest in tire and wheel trends at prices you can afford. You are probably wondering about getting the right fit for your car, just like I was when shopping online for them, and I’m pleased to let you know that they have a fitment program that ensures that your car is properly fitted. Ordering is easy, shipping is also quick and they have tech support to answer any of your questions.

Wheelfire carries the wheels and tires in stock and you never have to wait for their orders to come in before they are delivered since they have their own warehouse. Being a member of the BBB (Better Business Bureau), you can check their outstanding record since opening. I asked the spouse about ordering online and he is comfortable with it, so we are all set.

I’m sure you know by now that I’m a picky shopper when it comes to buying jewelry. For one, I have to like the design and secondly the price has to be right. Like any woman on earth, we pride ourselves in knowing where and what to get at the right time. For Designer Jewelry that we like, I need to make sure that i can justify spending the money since it is not a necessity but a luxury and I’m sure you know where I’m coming from.

I also like to pick unique pieces of jewelry and not those that are mass produced because it can be quite embarrassing to be seen with the same piece of jewelry as someone else in a cocktail. Holsted Jewelers have a wide range to suit anyone’s budget, plus they offer free shipping and guarantee each and everyone of their pieces of jewelry. You can’t go too wrong with a place that had been doing jewelries for more than 30 yrs eh.

I was brought up in a different era .. and different culture. I came from a single parent family and i rarely saw my father and since my mother was not in good terms with my paternal grandparents .. nor her own.. I was not closed to any of my cousins nor aunts or uncles. Because of all the above, family is very important to me. I, therefore try to get Chloe’s grandparents involved in her growing up .. to build a special bond them. I also vowed not to bring up my kid up .. the way my mother brought me up ( for example : if she breaks something, I won’t scream nor beat her up).

If I look closely at Chloe, I see me in her.. and because of that.. i am very conscious .. not to get grumpy at her… because we don’t want her to grow up to be a grumpy kid. I’m careful with what I say in front of her.. because she follows my “that’s awesome!”, even when she is in school, encouraging a fellow classmate when they do their school work. So it is true.. that our kids reflect who and what we are and at the end of the day.. what kind of kid do you want your kid to be..?? when they grow up. Kids pick up everything you say and do.. without even trying. We said we were going to get New York Yankees tickets for Christmas present for a g/f’s family from the States.. and she was going on and on about it.. for days. And when my g/f called from USA to wish us Merry Christmas before Christmas .. chloe asked.. did you get your Yankee tickets..?? *slap forehead* . So moms .. does your kid reflect you ..?? talks like you ..?? laugh like you ..??? Are you checking yourself .. constantly..?? I sure am.. coz’ that brat of mine.. is too smart for her own good sometimes.

Gem Of Life Ep 47 is ready to download and watch in a short bit. Check out my entertainment blog and enjoy..! Merry Christmas to one and all and don’t forget you still have time to support PENNY 4 PLAYGROUND.

Coming to Canada and enduring such horrid winters can make one feel quite frumpy and dowdy, if you know what I mean. 6 months of winter here in Nova Scotia sure is hard for just about anyone, but for some in Nunavut like my dear friend Aida, I am sure she can appreciate why I only buy Ugg boots. These are boots that won’t make me or others looking at me go “Uggghhh..!!”. After all it was Jennifer Aniston who wore them first and I love how fashionable she is.

Well of course there is more to it than that, they are made of sheepskin and originated in Australia. Don’t be fooled though because there are lots of imitation Ugg boots out there and you really don’t want those because wearing boots made of synthetic leather is the worst. Your feet smell and it gets pretty sweaty and hot after awhile. One place to look for information about Ugg boots and how to avoid buying fake ones is at http://www.buyitrighthere.co.uk/, do check it out before buying them so you will know how to take care of your Ugg boots and also learn what you are paying for and why they cost more than other brands of boots. Plus, find out if your man would love a pair too.

I used to work in the hotel industry and as someone who was in charge of the Front Office and the Concierge department plus the Business Center of one of the most reputable hotel in Asia. It is no easy feat, I’ll have to tell you and with 1000s of in house guests and convention ones in the hotel daily, we have many request for concert tickets on ad-hoc basis and some very demanding guests.

My boss said my middle name was “efficient” and I didn’t earned that name for nothing. But what my boss don’t know was I depended on the folks at TicketFeeder for all my event tickets and those that were sold out. They are opened 24/7 and had the largest database for any kind of tickets. Whether you need sport tickets, concert tickets or even theater tickets, if it is anyone you can depend on .. it had to be them. They even help you to locate the best seats for your guests, your customers or even family.

Whether you are a Front Office Manager in a hotel like I was or only owner by association to your spouse’s business or a personal assistant to the CEO, ticketfeeder.com is a site i would bookmark and be known as “Ms Efficient” by your bosses or your spouse. The folks at TicketFeeders are professionals, their event tickets are genuine and there is absolutely no hassle working with them.

As the woman of a man who loves his electronics/games & toys, you know that special occasions can be really hard and trying just to get him something decent and affordable that he doesn’t already have. After all, he thinks he knows where to get the best stuff at the best prices. But come on, we women can be tech savvy too, right? This is the 21st century we are talking about here and we should be just as good at, if not better, when it comes to buying the best stuff at competitive pricing.

Online Shopping for electronic goods has never been easier now that I’ve found LightInTheBox.com. Newsmy is a China-based company that carries more variety of goods than anywhere else I know online. From car electronics to digital AV, media players, cellphones, laptops and the works at wholesale prices. Check out their media players starting at $0.99, pretty awesome pricing right? Track all your shipments online and their warranty is good for 1 year.

This company, although based in China, is a global online distributor and has been serving customers from different countries for many years. With more than 100,000 products I know that one can find just about anything and everything here. And the best part - unbeatable prices! So don’t let the man tell you you don’t know where to buy great electronic stuff/gadgets.

My mother used to say that the womens’ money is the easiest to make besides kid’s money. I know she is right because when do we ever get stingy on buying stuff for our kids right..?? likewise, women of all ages, would go to great extend to keep themselves looking vibrant and feeling awesome. You do too right..?? Well, I speak for myself and I’ve always wanted to learn the trade of becoming an esthetician.. had i not gone into the hotel industry.

Unfortunately, back home we don’t have many choices for beauty schools like in United States and if you are looking for beauty schools in kansas, I know a site that have all the information that you ever need and more to find one that is correct and meets your needs. Do all your comparison with the shortlisted schools without having to waste them on individual site because they do all the leg work for you. Pretty awesome..! so if you know of someone who is looking to join the beauty industry, you know where to redirect them - Findbeautyschool.com - good things must be shared eh.

Just done watching Gem Of Life Episode 42 and waiting to download Gem Of Life Episode 43, head over to my entertainment blog for the links or watch them online. Enjoy..!

Updates : Up for watching since 2pm.. my time here in Canada. Download links too..!! woohoo..!!!

Yes..!! you read right..!! Gem of Life Episode 39 is up for watching. Head over to my entertainment blog and you can either download it yourself.. or just watch it online on my blog. Have fun and enjoy..!! And if you enjoy my entertainment blog, don’t forget to support my project for PENNY 4 PLAYGROUND!

I know..!! i know ..!! everyone is dying to watch Gem of Life Episode 37 .. and i’m on a lookout for it ya.. so please be patient and check out personalized baby gifts while you wait for me to find the links for you to watch eh. You know .. i more “kan cheong” than you right..??

When I shop, i can sometimes go a little crazy! don’t believe me..?? ask the man.. and he will tell you the things i do to hide my shopping spree. Well.. that was a long time ago, i learn to control myself a lot after becoming a mother. But then I also have online shopping that makes shopping so easy even when it is -17 out there in the winter months. And then I will be so guilty after spending all those extra money.. and try to justify it to myself. I know you know where I’m coming from.

Well, here is a chance for you and I to win big in this contest, that way we don’t have to feel guilty for what we buy eh. This is what you do, if you ever bought something and hid it from your spouse, your mother or even your siblings, just take a video or write it out like a story, of what you did, what you bought .. and fess up.. and you stand to week $1,500 every month and a grand prize of $15,000. Of course, only the best video/story will win.. so come on and give it your best shot and sign up here.

Gem of Life Episode 36 is ready to watch.. and ready for download at my entertainment blog. Have fun and enjoy..!! yes .. there are two episodes today. Gem of Life Episode 35 is also on today. You have fun now..!! i’m not watching it yet.. because Chloe is sick.. i’m busy watching her. She is such a cool kid..!! tell yer later..!

Many people are amused and fascinated when they learn that PB and I actually met on the internet some 14 yrs ago. They often ask me whether online relationships work? In which I reply that Yes, they can, but like in any relationship you have to have a very strong foundation. Like any relationship, online relationships are no different from a buddy introducing you to another, and then it’s up to you to work on it and find out if the person is suitable for being a friend, or more. Find local singles on localmatch.com, you can make new friends who share similar interests with you. But like I said, don’t expect to be swept off your feet, have realistic expectations and go into any kind of relationship with not only your heart but your brains too.

For those that know me for years now must be wondering .. why I am not in business or buying some kind of franchises, since my plan when i first arrived was to get into some kind of “Body Shop” business. But when I made enquiries about it, Body Shop in Canada wasn’t selling any kind of franchise and they had said they will inform me if they do. For the last few years, i haven’t even thought about it till .. Chloe went to school.. and started having invites for birthdays. I also read about some funding with the government here.. and think that come the new year, i may have a new venture.. but first I’ll have to speak with another mother that i met .. at Chloe’s school. She isn’t from here you see.. so i can definitely see some potential in this new adventure of mine. Wish me luck eh.

I haven’t been to a Christmas dance since coming to Canada. Truth be told .. i missed the Christmas partying at home..and the many invites.. i get from friends and business associates. Dressing up.. and preparing for the big night.. was the “in” thing for us.. back home. .when i was working.. and if i wasn’t home… but working overseas.. you can be sure.. that i would also get invited.. for various parties. The men all in their tuxedo and the ladies all in their ballroom gown. I have a little black dress i left back home.. and this Christmas.. i sure missed that dress. What about you ..?? what are you doing this Christmas..??