Was so incredibly tired this morning when I woke up to the preparation works to a week of minor rejuvenation works to the kitchen, and converting the bathtub in my parents’ room to a shower cubicle, cos it has became increasingly inconvenient for Dad to shower in the tub as he is getting on age.

Age does not so pleasant things to you, and though you feel a little achy to look at him conceding that he is into a late phase in his life, it is just a relief to see him dealing with it with ample strength and with barely any hint of denial.

I dozed off in all my cab rides today and it was meeting after meeting today, before I made another trip to SIM again.

The day finally concluded when I finally found the perfect remedy after dumping my uber cute chiropractor after finding the almost $6000 upfront payment a little hard to swallow.

I found a physiotherapist who found the time, the patience, the expertise to make me feel at ease with the consultation and recommendations, and of course doesn’t made me spit my tongue out at the exorbitant “chop people put fire” pricings.

It is just the beginning of the sessions, but as I heal along, I will perhaps share my experience and have a more detailed write up about it, and for any physio needs in the future, you guys might want to consider her marvellous service! Ask me! Ask me!

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Had dinner with a lovely, lovely couple who had tried their best to put me at ease. I realise I still do feel slightly socially inapt. It was almost hard for me to feel fit in. But they are really one of the sweetest couples I ever came across.

The Japanese food stall was fabulous!

Thank you, Yi Lin & Jeremy

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Boooooooooks!

I mentioned how I bought many $5 books from the roadshow at SIM, and here are some of my loots!

Everything at $5!

I ended up returning today and got myself 3 more books cos that was all the cash I had on me. I had selected many, but could only lug 3 with me. Bah.

The thing is, I don’t even have the time to read these days, and my reading debt is growing as much as my writing debt.

A friend asked me why don’t I get an e-book reader instead, but I really like books in physical form. I always say the very essential thing for me to have in my own home next time, will be a book shelf and a comfortable, lazing/reading corner, which will oversea the nightview out there.

Now I just have to make do with a small shelf next to my door… and I am thinking I can pass all down to Minibean in the future!

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And this, is Zhi Yu.

Shadow is a lil weird, but I was just happy to see her again after all these years, and the moment of the chanced meeting was truly, classic.

And that’s the new hair I gotten on Wednesday, after telling the stylist, just do anything to it and surprise me. I think I am so bored with it that nothing truly surprises me cos I had bangs already.. though not with curls. But at least, something different and I kinda like it when the bangs are not blocking my vision.

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Oh oh!

On Wednesday, I read about this cute tote from Bagaholicboy’s blog, and I thought how cute it is! Of course, being the absolute cheapo I am, I was thinking that this would be a perfect light-weight shopping bag, and one that would do a brilliant job of carrying those nappies, milk bottles, and the likes.

It comes FREE with the purchase of the magazine, which costs $27.50. Of course, I have yet to even flip through it.

I called up Takashimaya branch, it was sold out, I called up Liang Court, and it too, was sold out.

I called up Bugis branch, and they put me on hold while they checked….

… *awaits with bated breath*

THEY HAVE ONE LAST PIECE LEFT! What are the chances?

I reserved it and went down to collect on my way to SMU for a meeting.

The lady before me, who is carrying a Longchamp bag, had kindly offered me her Kinokuniya card, and it only costs me $22!

She is so nice can?! That day really made me feel like so thrilled, and like got good karma like that

Then I secretly felt immensely guilty for poking fun at people with Longchamp bags (I AM SORRRRRRRYYYYY!!! DON’T STONE ME!!!). Woops.

Here it is! Like a mini-reveal.

Couldn’t wait to actually unwrap it in the cab so I could dump all my excess stuff into it.

Japanese has a knack for making things look so pretty! I would have made it look like a wet market bag!

And..

.. the box it came in!

It is just such a cheery bag.

I went for my hair cut after work and the lady at the reception asked me how much did I pay for my bag cos she finds it really cute and that she really likes it.

22 bucks!

Got myself some lurveee and apples!

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The Marc Jacob bag has another fan.

Some sugary pictures are coming up, don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Got back from work last night with her running to the hall and happily lugging my bag along.

But that didn’t seem to be enough for her before she dug out this….

… and kept her balance on the chilli heels!

Pardon the PJs, but that’s what my mum dressed her in. Tsk tsk.

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She squashed my nose when I wanna kiss her. Giggles.

Trying to cut away the clutter at the back, with bloated tummy from the gastro orgasm of seafood last night!

One act cute, another act blur.

Both acting cute

She looked up to me and asked, “Can I sleep with you tonight, Mama?  I want to sleep together with Mama.“

How sweet is that?

And that, really, made my night.