Making memories that last

I can remember exactly how we spent Christmas for the past 8 years in US. As I ran through those recollections....2000 with mum & dad visiting and family reunion in Vegas (Dad's first trip!), 2001 after we bought and moved into our first home, 2002 in San Diego, Vegas and LA, 2003 to celebrate Al's wedding in Pg plus our trip to Thailand and Singapore, 2004 in Austin & San Antonio, 2005 with D's family in Yosemite, 2006 Christmas housewarming in our second home, 2007 with families in Pg and Singapore.......so what memories will 2008 bring?

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Setbacks

Strange time to be blogging about setbacks. After all, I should just look forward to the celebration (the big D's tomorrow!)

But I do want to take a moment to capture how I feel about setbacks. Life's full of those. My life has been filled with ups and downs. I wondered a lot about the Whys and the Why-Me's......but y

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Romantic Red

Decorating and cooking have always been therapeutic for me, offering me a channel to experiment new things, express creativity and experience a sense of accomplishment that's different than, say,

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Satay House

Here's the satay extravaganza last week. First attempt but everything turned out well....from the marinade to the final product, including the satay sauce; everything made from scratch!!

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Top 10 memories of Po-po

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In Loving Memory.....

I woke up unusually early today (Saturday) to get ready for the carpet cleaner's visit. As usual, with my morning cuppa Joe on hand, I was casually checking emails and my heart sank on the very first email heading I saw............"at the time you read this email, your po-po (my maternal grandma) has gone home to be with the Lord"...........it hasn't been the usual Saturday since that moment.

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Busy Bee...

I know I haven't blogged here for a while but trust me, I've not just been chillin' and relaxin'! I've been

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My Beloved Penang, Malaysia

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A Disney Summer.....

It's been quite a while since we visited DisneyLand, so it was refreshing to have the opportunity to see Mickey & Minnie again, spend quality time with visiting relatives and watch the kids having a blast! 

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