BigBadWolf wasn’t kidding when they claimed to have over 100,000 books. There could have been more, but who’s counting. I was too busy searching for what I might want, my eyes were almost falling off its socket.

All the fictions were everywhere. Books were not organised according to genres or authors — in compared to MPH, Times or Popular’s clearance — hence making it super difficult to find something in particular.

I only managed to grab 1 Jodi Picoult — had no idea where the rest were all hiding *sobs* — and it wasn’t even by the Publisher that I collect from.

The JP book cover that I prefer

But hey, beggars can’t be choosers

So in total, I bought 8 books. I would have gotten more, but I’ve outgrown Chick Lit novels — which was piling by the thousands there — else I would have brought home a container full.

As you can see my choices below, it took me almost 2 hours of scanning countless titles and dusty covers to find each. They are all unfamiliar authors to me, so hopefully they’ll be a good read. The fictions were all going at RM8.00 only

It’s my cousin’s birthday today. This was the first book I grabbed when I reached. I think this would make a good addition to her Chicken Soup collections. Hopefully she doesn’t have this yet *fingers crossed*

Happy Birthday, Carmen!

xoxo

♥ benjac ♥

And not forgetting all Teachers out there:

Happy Teacher’s Day!

♥ Your Student, Once upon a time ♥

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If you haven’t been informed yet — published in The Star last Sunday– it’s not too late because the Sale just started today. Up until Monday. That’s 5 days worth of loading box full of cheaper-ed books!

They claimed to have more than 100,000 books on sale, new imported magazines at super low prices and >70% discount storewide. Do we believe them? Usually the books I want to buy, don’t go more than 30% off *puff*

Nevertheless, I will be there!

Big Bad Wolf Books

There’s no time to waste!

I’ve gotta make that wishlist of mine come true
*grinning from ear to ear*

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At 6.00pm today, we left Scubby happily un-caged within our study area fenced up by his former playpen.

At 10.05pm earlier, we returned to an even happier Scubby greeting us at our door.

If you noticed, I mentioned “greeting us at our door”. By right, he should be within the vicinity of our study area that was fenced up.

And so, need I explain more?

Our carpet was spotted with tiny golden nuggets. Six to be exact. Thank God it was dry and not wet!!

My malindi Crocs was embedded with countless teeth marks, both sides were dragged from the front door to the guest room. And placed side by side to be found!

The Balinese cat statues (we bought during our honeymoon) were missing their fishing rods. The husband later discovered them but the tiny wooden fish hung on the rod were savagely mutilated! Now the poor cats lost their pastime.

The cockroach trap box was almost torn, but – THANK GOD – the tiny poisonous baits within was untouched. Else, Scubby would have been roach-killed!

Did I forget anything else?

THANK GOD, THANK GOD he peed – twice – in the toilet instead of the carpet! *sigh of relief*

Finding all these, you’d think I would be Furious. But ironically, all I can do was Smile. Hence, this is definitely an Ironic Absolute Cuteness to kick of the new year.

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year. Scubby certainly is!

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We will be on our way up north in a while and I’m all set for the ride back down south. I’ve got everything – chew toy, puppy treats, towel, water bowl, doggy poo bags, collar, leash, doggy carrier – neatly packed in a box seating in my car last night. Actually I’ve already got them all packed up since a week and more ago

In less than 36 hours Scubby will be home! *yay*

Not forgetting, the husband and I wishing all a blessed All Saints & All Souls Day~

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No Related Post]]> The husband is home for two weeks *yay* So we shall continue our neglected home project that was abandoned last year for our wedding preparation. And finally finish up the paints that’s been hoarding the tiny store room *waves*

Btw, if you’ve been trying to call me on my cell – email me instead. Let’s just say that I literally smashed it to the ground a dozen times, so it’s no longer working. But amazingly, it still lights up when it’s turned on. Moral of the story: Buy a SonyE

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hong kong was fun. we got to experience a little bit of typhoon while we were there. walking in disposable raincoats – me in pink and ben in yellow – looking for food and having the foot of our jeans drenched, only to find out that we paid way too much for a plate of pork chop rice. and it’s not even nice! never ever trust books that recommend you places to eat!! ok so we are inexperienced tourists *bleh*

ben got his air jordan *slam dunks with joy* and i got my cotton candy crocs. i can’t believe i’m admitting this, but they are superb! i wear it to work everyday and amazingly, my poor ankle had not ached for weeks. i didn’t get the ugly classic ones, but a new design called malindi. i really want a black pair for work, but it’s so hard to find it here – no size, no colour, no stock. if i knew, i would have gotten all the colours! hehe… anyone going to the states? *bat eyelashes*

so, hong kong was fun. until the night before we came back. dad was not well. he came to kl and was going to go to perth with mom for a holiday. we earnestly thought it was a good idea *sobs* perhaps a blessing in disguise, but who really knows what God’s plans are. my father-in-law – christoper tan yong teng – rested in Christ on 27 april 2008 at 7.20am in the CCU of SJMC. on that same day, we brought him home to taiping. the rain poured heavily as though heaven was mourning with us. but as soon as he was in the house, the sun shone brightly – and to this i say: heaven has opened up to receive dad home. i firmly believe he is, and now glorified with Christ

i loved this shot of dad from my wedding day because of its serenity, and the humble image of dad’s walk towards Christ. now i know why i will always love this photo. in loving memories.

i still wonder if it was dad’s time. did he know? was he even ready? i guess we will never know. are you ready? am i?…

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p/s: in response to my entry below: damn rw! they blocked this site and facebook. and many more. so there goes my day of blogging and poking *waves* btw, i’ve finally moved to the reception. thanks be to peace and quiet!

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did it ever cross your mind, that all of us had the same fate of greeting the world being held at our feet upside down? and we get this big smack on our pink never-been-touched-before tushy that supposedly help kick start our tiny lungs for breathing *ouch* at least that’s what hollywood has illustrated for me. doctors do correct! or being left at the doorstep by a stork is not such a bad idea as well.

this reminds me of a Disney cartoon – which i fondly remember – where a confused stork delivered a lion cub to a mother sheep *giggles* i can even remember the song that went: lambert the sheepish lion, lambert is always trying, to be a wild and wooly sheep *yay!*

so where am i going with this hanging upside down-smack in the tushy story? i am two years away from the big THREE-O tomorrow and i’m feeling a bit dusty. is that how everyone feels when they grow up? i know i’m not as excited as i used to be. this year, i am someone’s wife. next year? maybe a stork might visit or maybe not *winks*

we’ll be off to taiping tonight for all souls’ day first thing tomorrow morning. it’s at one of those eerie chinese graveyard on the hill *shudders* thinking about it makes my hair stands. i might just snap some pixes for delight (-__-||)

anyway, a pre-happy “cheng beng” birthday to dear ole me *blow imaginery candles*

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during those quiet moments, i revisited the unwinding roads i’ve trampled, slapped myself for all the unwise decisions i’ve made, be inspired to complete the many unfinished businesses i started and wished i hugged my beloved dog one last time…

i dreamt of miko last night. it seemed so real as though she’s still with us. this pix was taken a year before she left us *weeps*

this little robo was my beloved among his three brothers; roby, messy and mini. when i brought them all home, i couldn’t decide on his name and started calling him number three. but very soon, he found a soft spot in my heart and earned the exclusive name of small baby. unlike his scardycat brothers, baby would cling to my fingers or sit quietly on my palm when i hold him *tugs* but his tiny life with us was short lived. baby got really sick one night and passed away in the clinic the next day – just seconds before the vet came. a month later, roby (my second favourite) followed baby while we were away in bali. so now messy and mini are our only robos left :’(

was it really a good idea time traveling to the past? maybe not from what i’ve just shared. but out of the many life stories not told – it also holds with it many sweet memories that helped wipe away the buckets i’ve shed

will you read them?

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(dear i know you’re reading this. and i take full ownership for the extra quid that we paid today!)

we returned this morning at ten hoping to get a better deal by buying directly from mas. my calculator says we can save almost 500 bucks! means more cash for shopping!! innocent, naive (and blind) *sweats* the obvious phrase goes: terms & conditions apply. the cheap airfair is not on the dates we want to fly! and so we walked away feeling dubbed (and dumb). sigh.

the moral of this story is: for good bargains, impulsiveness is the golden key.

hurriedly we headed back to parlo tours. it was a real heart attack when the price shot within seconds as the seats were selling fast. but thankfully, alas we managed to nab 2 class L tickets! if only i was quick in deciding last night, we would have walked away with a 100 bucks more of shopping money…

anyhow, i am thankful to be blessed with a fourth visit to the pearl of the orient this spring. it’ll be the first for ben, and i’m looking forward to play the proud “smartass” tour guide to my beloved husband *grin*

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