When hubby and I bought our apartment in 2001, we thought, it is small and must be really easy to clean. With only two rooms, the small kitchen and bathroom to clean, it’ll be cleaned in no time!

Boy, were we wrong! LOL Somehow, it does take time to clean our little apartment. Pre-children time, we did the cleaning during weekends. Cleaning up during weekdays was limited to making the living room and bedroom look livable (LOL!) and the kitchen decent. *grin* I wish I had the Dirt Devil then. Not only it could have saved my time and money, it also has a better way to save energy (and our Earth!)! How cool is that? I’d love to own one now (anyone wants to give me one for an early Christmas pressie, perhaps? *big grin*).The new AccuCharge Stick Vac and Hand Vac use 70% less energy, which makes AccuCharge the first cordless cleaning technology to earn Energy Star approval. Coolest is the word!

And now, with two children, we have some problems with cleaning the car. LOL When they eat or drink in the car, it is kinda hard to keep up with the cleaning up! The Hand Vac would be really nice to have too, huh?

 

Carol and I are going to KL for a little (shopping) vacation on Friday (just for a few days). It’s such a pity our friend Trecey can’t make it with us (due to unforseen circumstances). It’d have been merrier! We booked the tickets with Airasia I think in September or October last year. LOL Talk about being kiasu, huh? The airfare’s RM150 RETURN. Wouldn’t you want to grab it too? hehe We’ll be staying with our friend of many years, Calida (I must get her fave kupi Tenom).

Anyway, Shania has given me her complete shopping list. And oh, she did one for Ted too. *grin* So, my first mission is to get the kids’ stuff. Then a birthday gift for hubby.

Then, my stuff. *big grin*

All must be bought within my (very) tight budget.. Hmmm…. No credit cards allowed! LOL

We shall wait and see lah! *wink*

 

There you go. Only rumours… *grin* Got a text message from hubby and sister to check out The Star online about the petrol panic.

Phew..

Hope there’s no more surprises tomorrow….

Tuesday June 24, 2008 MYT 5:27:26 PM

Rumours spark petrol panic in Sabah

You Are 76% Grown Up, 24% Kid

Congratulations, you are definitely quite emotionally mature. Although you have your moments of moodiness, you’re usually stable and level headed.

I went outstation to Membakut today and on the way back this afternoon, my colleagues and I saw many cars queuing at the petrol station in Donggongon. We were like, hah, harga minyak naik lagi???

When I reached home, hubby called to inform me to go quickly fill in the car tank. I was like, what happened? Apparently, the petrol station owners are going on strike for a few days! Reasons? We don’t really know……

Early in the morning, I did plan to bring my helper to Donggongon to see the doctor (her leg hurts) after returning from Membakut. So we went around 4ish pm. As expected the traffic jam was building up. We managed to escape Donggongon with cars barely moving at all after seeing the doctor. 

I didn’t get the car tank filled. I just couldn’t be bothered. I mean, I’d be wasting my half filled tank just getting stuck in the jam, wouldn’t I?

I just hope and pray things will be ok again.

note: If the stations are still going on strike the next few days and no fuel in my car and hubby’s (and also the buses in town) then, how on earth are we going to work? I haven’t bought a bicycle……………… hmmm…

Last Saturday, I gave an environmental talk at SK St. Anthony Penampang. It’s a small school with lovely people!

I got the chance to plant a tree at the school compound. :o)

The lady in light green t-shirt is the school principal.

May the tree grow to give shed and more oxygen to the school folks!

Just wanna show you the new seat covers on MAS aircrafts! *grin* I love the colourful covers so much. They look so trendy and happy! hehe

note: I wish the airfares were a little bit cheaper though…. *grin*

Oh the cutie cowhide CD is here! Got it yesterday. So happy! *grin* I couldn’t help but showed the CD to my colleagues excitedly! LOL

And guess what… Guess lah.. *big grin*

I finally received my almond-coloured bag I ordered online! *really big grin* Wanna see? I love it!!

Just so you know, both were bought using my blogging salary.. *wink*

…to take a photo with her. *grin*

Oh yeah, it was the famous lovely singer Stacy. I was checking in my things at the airport for the working trip to Sandakan and I did not realise it was her at first, but when my friend mentioned to me, I took a closer look and out came my camera! LOL

Stacy looked much younger than her ‘more matured’ stage look. A really lovely girl she is. (o: 

Happy Father’s Day to all Wonderful Daddies, Grandpas and Godfathers out there!

For my Daddy, thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart - the love, the discipline, the guidance and support!

 

For my darling hubby, Happy Father’s Day! You’re the HERO in our hearts! The children are truly blessed to have you as their Daddy. As Shania would say, ‘You’re the Best Daddy in the whole wide world!’ We love you!

For my brother, Terrance: you are indeed a fantastic all rounder Daddy (the chef and all!).

Happy Father’s Day to my special BIL Paul, Godwin and Fredolen!

I’d like to dedicate this song ‘Sing Me a Song Again, Daddy’ to all Fathers:

In loving memory of my late brother Roland and late father-in-law, I’d like to dedicate this song ‘Dance with my Father’ by Luther Vandross.

For my late brother Roland: You’ve always been the most caring Daddy to the boys, Celest will never forget that. We miss you so much.. )o: (Wish we could hug again, the biggest bear hug ever). *sigh*