A friend on a cruise … almost.

My friend who migrated to another country wanted to try those caribbean cruises which have been advertised on the internet. I told her that that sounds like a good idea, and it will be much better if she brings one of her friends. I’m not so sure, but I think going on a cruise all alone seems kind of … lonely.

But of course, it all depends on the person. Some value their privacy so much that only few people really get to know the real them. I don’t really judge them negatively because of that … that’s who and what they are!

I hope my friend will email me later this week and tell me if her trip will push through, or not… would have loved to tag along!

Son’s offer …

Right now, hubby is taking a nap. But he was supposed to clean the bathroom sink! Anyway, since he came home late last night from a business meeting, I guess he can sleep some more.

My eight-year old son, though, is offering to do the cleaning for his daddy. I think it’s sweet, but I declined his offer. After a couple or so more of years from now, let’s see if he will still volunteer!

Those days …

While we were living in the province, hubby and I used to buy and drink wine on a regular basis. The climate there was cooler compared to where we are now, so we weren’t really thinking of buying some wine coolers. But now that we’ve transferred, our routine has changed. We no longer get to drink together as often as we want to, partly because of different work schedules.

But that’s all right. When we do get the chance, it’s doubly special.

Just a thought …

My brother-in-laws (yeah, I have two! lol) are both graduates of electrical engineering, so I’m pretty sure they know what a fiber cable is all about. As for me, whenever I hear the word “cable”, all I can think are those huge wires that runs outside our house! Plus, of course, the ones that runs from the outside and connects to our television. lol.

I guess I am partly right … and partly wrong, huh?!

Passing away

My FIL passed away barely three months ago, and we know he had insurance. We just didn’t have any idea if he had a burial policy, or not. But it’s a good thing there were friends and family who helped during the process.

The only recollection I ever had of a family member passing away was my grandmother, but I was still quite young, then. All I could remember was the lights and all those people; I guess that was more or less the same thing that I exprienced just recently, too. Except it was more painful this time, because …

Oh well, life is like that. Isn’t it?

I Remember …

Last Christmas I got an ipod as a gift from hubby, and it really got me surprised! I mean, I wasn’t expecting to get something from him since I know that he has been too busy with his work; and the day we were supposed to go visit relatives he just arrived from an out of town meeting. Little did I know that he bought it while he was travelling! I think that was really so sweet ….

Elliptical Road

There’s this road here near our place which we call the elliptical road, and it really baffles me because it isn’t elliptical at all! I wonder why it was called that way; I asked my sister (because she has been staying here far longer than I have been) and she, too, have absolutely no idea why that road was called the elliptical road!

Really baffling … will update once I find out the reason behind that mysterious and out-of-place name.

Connections …

My brother-in-law finished electrical engineering and so he must be familiar with fiber optic cables. I’m not that knowledgeable when it comes to technical stuffs like that, but I do know that they are being used extensively these days.

Fiber optic cables have certainly revolutionized technology, including internet. I guess it plays a big part in internet connections, including telephones. Such an interesting thought!

Fire Glass Table

Do you know what’s a fire glass table? I didn’t know at first, so I had to google it, and here’s a shot of a fire glass table:

The Yin Yang design will light up in small and short flames once you fire it up. Really an interesting piece, and something that your visitors will certainly talk about! This will certainly look good outdoors, specially at night. What a lovely and innovative idea!

My Bro and Business Management

My brother finished two courses, and they were both business courses. So I’m sure he knows what business performance management is all about. After finishing both courses, he decided to take another course, and that’s just what he did last year … he started on another course. He’s got a stable job and is happily married. I guess he just loves tackling different courses related to business.

I really admire him for his dedication to his studies. He is indeed quite a guy, and we just love him!