ideas for christmas parties

Guess many of us must be wondering wat to bring for potluck christmas.

Now, instead of the usual pizzas, logcakes, check out party packs at Coffee Bean. Beautiful packaging and divalicious............

http://www.coffeebean.com.sg

Avocado CHOCz

For lazy people like me, perhaps this is the easiest way to settle my avocadoes!!Maybe i'll just add some strawberries and walnuts to modify the recipe!Anyway, my hubby eats anything i cook!:P

Chocolate Avocado Moouse

2 Avocados
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup chocolate
1/4 cup coconut oil

Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy, try not to overprocess. Scrap chocolate avocado mixture into a container and chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour then serve.

Maximising use of avocados in my fridge

My father-in-law gave us some huge avocados he bought from Indonesia. Other than using avocado with mayonise for nacho dip, i seriously have no idea how to utilise these avocades.
Wanted to explore a little further. QUite boring to have the same avocado dishes.

here's what i found!
I luv this website. It has lotsa mexican recipes!
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1-1,avocado_dishes,FE.html


1) MEXICAN LASAGNA

1. Make creamy guacamole with the sour cream and avocados.

2. Grate the cheese and mix together.

3. In deep dish layer:

salsa
tortilla
refried beans
tortilla
meat or vegetables
salsa & cheese mixed in
tortilla
guacamole
tortilla
salsa
tortilla
cheese mix
top with olives

2) AVOCADO PASTA

• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti
• 1 avocado - pitted, peeled, and cubed
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian chili
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a small bowl combine avocado and lime juice.
3. In a separate bowl combine chili, green onion, tomatoes, garlic and cilantro.
4. Serve pasta topped with chili mixture and avocado.

3) Bacon, Avocado, and Cheese Omelets with Tomato Salsa

• 2/3 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 pickled or fresh jalapeño chili, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 slices of lean bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 small avocado (preferably California)
• 1/2 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack (about 2 ounce)

In a small bowl stir together the tomato, the onion, the jalapeño, the coriander, the lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste until the salsa is combined well. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, the water, and salt and pepper to taste.

In a 8-inch skillet, preferably non-stick, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, pour in half the egg mixture evenly over the bottom, and cook it for 1 minute, or until it is almost set. Sprinkle half the omelet with half the bacon, half the avocado, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and half the Monterey Jack and cook the omelet for 1 minute, or until it is set. Fold the omelet over the filing, transfer it to a plate, and keep it warm. Make another omelet in the same manner with the remaining butter, egg mixture, bacon, avocado, and Monterey Jack and serve the omelets with the salsa.

4) CHICKEN AVOCADO MELT

4 boneless, skinless halved chicken breasts
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp. water
1/3 c. cornmeal
3 tbsp. cooking oil
1 firm, ripe avocado, sliced
1 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. sliced green onions, tops only
1/4 c. chopped red pepper

On hard surface pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. In shallow dish, mix cornstarch, cumin and garlic salt. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, dredging to coat. Mix egg and water. Dip chicken in egg and then in cornmeal turning to coat.

Put oil in large fry pan and heat to medium temperature. Add chicken. Cook 2 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels. Put chicken in shallow baking dish. Place avocado slices over chicken and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes until tender. Top with sour cream. Sprinkle with green onion and red pepper.

the CHECKlist.

Look what i found!

i wonder if we reallie need so much stuff.

New Born Checklist

http://www.mybbstore.com/index.asp?p=/static/NewbornList.html

Bottle Feeding

• Steriliser
• Feeding Bottles & Teats
• Bottle Brush
• Pacifier & Pacifier Attacher
• Pacifier Holder
• Bottles Drying Racks
• Formula Milk Dispenser

Breast-feeding

• Breast Pump
• Breast Milk Storage Container
• Bottle & Food Warmer
• Breast Pad
• Nursing Pillow
• Nipple Cream
• Nipple Protector

Nursery

• Baby Cot
• Crib Set (Cot Bumpers, Fitted Sheet, Comforter)
• Newborn Pillow & Bolster
• Mattress (Latex/Foam)
• Waterproof Bed Pads
• Blanket
• Night Light
• Lullaby Player
• Musical Mobile
• Baby Monitor

Apparel

• Bodysuits
• Infant Cap
• Mittens and Booties
• Receiving Blankets
• Swaddle
• Socks
• Accessories (Headbands, Wrist & Foot Rattles)
• Bibs

Bathing & Grooming

• Bath Tub with Hammock
• Bath Seat for Mom
• Water Temperature Indicator
• Wash Cloths
• Bath Towels
• Bath Toys
• Baby Comb and Brush

Health Care & Hygiene

• Grooming Set (Comb, Nail Clipper, Scissors)
• Medicine Set (Medicine Dropper, Medicine Syringe)
• Nasal Aspirator
• Oral Care Kit
• Thermometer

Travel

• Stroller / Travel System
• Infant Car Seat
• Baby Sling
• Diapers Bag
• Fold & Go Changing Mat
• Sunshades
• Infant Head Support
• Cooler Bags & Ice Pack
• On the Go Bottle Warmer
• Portable Baby Bed
• Toys
• Plastic Bag for Soiled Diapers

Toys

• Soft Toys
• Educational/Development Toys
• Rattles
• Teethers
• Play Gym/Activity Mat
• Books
• Educational Videos
• Classical Music CDs

lazing in japan

u know u r pregnant when a nap in the park proves more attractive than shopping! hey, little leong needs to sleep....not me!!!:P

we were in tis Namja Gyoza town n we had all sorts of funny gyozas with kimchi, cheese, garlic, wasabi, blue sauce......etc...

B4 we were into the gaming arcade! The 3 of them had fun trying out all the latest games not found in singapore, which does not interest me to any extent! :P

small cosy place specialising in yakitori sticks!
our first meal in Jap. highly recommended by the Kims.
air con in the Lift!!! hmm, my tummy is showing....see my little baby?:P
Ice-cream town in Namja Town.
the luv of my life...
ya. we had ice cream every nite in Japan! Earl Grey ice-cream makes me HaPpIe!
high class train ride.

my japan hr

Our Jap pics loaded by Kim!
I'm sure there's lotsa repeated photos in my camera!

http://picasaweb.google.com/gearosv2/TokyoTripOct08#

Links

Links:

1) BFC Cantata 07 " No Greater Love "
http://cantata.bfcministries.com/2007/
For Beautiful songs, view " soundtrack"
My favourite songs: This is the Day, No greater love, Jesus I my cross have taken

2) Wanna know how ter & i get to know God,
http://cantata.bfcministries.com/2007/
view "Adult Cast- Mark & Melissa"

3) To find out God's love for you,
http://cantata.bfcministries.com/2007/
view " God's Great Love for You"

Do let me know if u wanna a copy of the Disc! :P

BFC pics

BFC Cantata 07 Studio Recording for our disc!

BFC Cantata 07 Main Cast ( the adults and teenage version!)



June Camp 07 Camp Site! Lotsa yacht! Good view!

June camp 07- our dining area.

The choir at June Camp 08
telelmatch @ June Camp 08

Seee my balloon! quite big huh!!:P Quite a fun pic! See Irene and sis Chee Kit's expressions!

miracles do happen!!!!

Miracles do happen! And God works in ways we never expect! Beyond our human understanding. Beyond what we deserve. Beyond our imagination. wow..God is faithful, just, wise, merciful. These are the terms most commonly used. However, to ,me, our God is also creative!! Imagine someone who creates the universe and the millions species of insects with its own precise distinctive features, migration and reproduction, mating styles. It takes lotsa creativity and wisdom to create such permutations! God is creative even in solving our problems! To me, He's the best strategist too in problem resolution!

My miracle of the day! or rather yesterday's miracle. I Got a JOB! :P I was retrenched last thurs. And get employed again 4 days later. That's fast, i thought! Faster than what i expected. Faster than my imagination! As i'm pregnant, all employers should be shunning me! And i just give thanks for this opportunity that God has given me. To conclude, God has been very good to me! Simply beyond what i deserve. And i thank Him for His grace n mercy upon me, ter and the little one.

It kinda is a blessing in disguise. Coz with this job, my employment after little leong is born is settled! And it is a relief to me to know the plan at least for the next year of my life. I'm definetely not a risk taker and delights in stability!

Coz, i will be working in this education centre as a part time teacher ( i take onli one lesson) cum marketing executive. I will kinda be looking into business developments, strategies and opportunities for expansion, competitive analysis, product bundling, advertising , sourcing for new shop space! And i tot it's going to be real exciting! ANd best of all, with this marketing job, i onli work 2 full days a week! Frees me lotsa time to be with little leong while i still keep in touch with the society! I've never been in the education line, so it's quite fun and challenging to study the trends in the market! Marketing excites me more than any other job! It refreshes me and gives me the challenges i luv! Indeed, God is so good and He knows the desire of my heart to give me a job i enjoy! Actually, i was there for interview for part time teacher, But hey, as a marketing person, i ended up " selling" myself as a marketing person, and got this part time marketing position instead. God just opens the doors for me and allows me to win the favor of the director. God has paved the way for me and i'm just amazed! i pray that God will give me the extra wisdom and creative for all these strategist planning. And as i work, His name will be praised and glorified!

With this job, i can now start planning the baby schedule. Like the nanny thingy, how to transport the baby to nanny while i work and stuff like that! Work will only start in Jan'o8! So i gotta play and relax for whole of Dec!!! haha:pppp And i'm paid till Jan. So guess, i can be a happie "tai tai" for Dec!

I met up with my DG NTU Campus Crusade gals last nite for dinner! And it's such a blessing to see them-Rebak, Amy & Jangting!! Chatted about old times. And guess what, JangTing can still remember Ter courting me while we were in Japan for mission trip! And she still remember Ter giving me my first bouquet of roses at the airport b4 i flew to Japan! That was like 2000, 8 years ago when we were just NTU freshies! !!!haha... Thank God for all these sisters!!!

Juz bored....

When u r bored, u tink more........well, u gotta lotsa time to think, reflect about life. Perhaps, this time round, God is teaching me to slow down my pace, think, reflect, realign and recommit my life to him. Motherhood sure has its very own challenges. I;m not ready and will never be ready!!! haha...

And perhaps, this is the time to prepare my heart emotionally and spiritually for the little one. i wonder how i can shepherd the little one if me myself is kinda still lost in life! :P i seriously wonder how parents can teach their little ones about God when they themselves have much issues with God and is still in lala land, deceiving themselves and God. As a mother, i need to realign my tots with God once again, be trained biblically, such that i can impart the biblical values to the little one. I need to be equipped with God's word!

In this modern world, many parents ( even christians) have chosen to address the issues of parenting in unbiblical methods such as psychology - by reward ( if u do it, u get this), punishment & threat ( if u do it, u get a spanking) ,emotional appeal ( if u do it, mummy will be so happy n proud of you). Certainly, these methods are very effective in behaviour changing. Yet, they are superficial and does not address the heart of the little one. As the heart and behaviour is such closely linked, in using such unbiblical methods, it kinda trains the kid's heart NOT towards biblical motives and goals to perform certain duties. But, ironically, it trains them to greedy interest to obtain rewards. ( In life, if i want sometin for my self-interest, i will have to perform this thingy.) The kid is trained to believe that when they do something in life, they deserve a reward. And they grow up to be uncontent adults who felt injustice when the world does not reward them for what they have done. Biblical methods address not jusz on behaviour changing but rather focusing on changing of the heart. Indeed, only when the heart is strongly impacted, that the behaviour will be changed as a result powerfully and certainly Sustainable. i have been reading " Shepherding a Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp and it has introduced the biblical methodology. It's has truly blessed my heart and convicted me to shepherd my little one in heart issues, to realign the little one's goals, motivations, desires, behaviour to God. And i strongly recommend it to parents, going-to be parents or even to anyone in the children ministry.

Now, for my own goal:

here's it...to run a life for God, to be diligent and faithful in running this race.

MAny times, we rush thru life. We get things done, not knowing the WHYs we get things done. and we can juz get by life getting things done, yet forgetting the meaning of life. Have u, in the midst of life, lost life? Have u truly lived life? or r u just living with an aimless goal?

i believe strongly that in the Christian walk, we should run with a goal in mind. This keeps us focussed and faithful on:

1) what we wanna achieve
2) what God wants us to achieve
3)what is our objective and end point (to glorify God and His name be praised)
4) the faith and foundation upon we r running this race ( if God is who we run for, our foundation and faith is built on Him n not earthly desires)

Set ur goals today my frens! Be focussed. Be faithful. And God will be pleased. :P There is nothing more defeating than not able to defeat ur own fears! It is not the defeats of life that defeats us. But it is our fear that cripple and defeat us!

getting into routine

It's my 2nd working day since i was retrenched. And seriously, i'm feeling bored. Fri, i was still alright doing nothing, getting over the retrenchment. Sat n Sun was bz, as usual, with family and with Ter around, i dun feel so bored.

I realise that i need to have some routine, what i wanna do during this free time, rather than idling and doing nothing. I guess, i quite a workaholic and seriously, i enjoyed working and challenges. A life too free is simply Not ME! I enjoy accomplishments and getting tasks done. Being trained at NTU biz school, it is without doubt that sometimes, i tink quite corporately, is task-oriented and can be dominative at time. While i was still in spa marketing 1 yr back, i had 2 male executives whom i gotta trained. And i'm quite strict when they dun meet up to my expectations. i give instructions n i make sure they follow it. i'm those kind of " i dun care how u do it. But u just do it and get it right." Guess, one ego guy can't take it and complained to the boss about it. I simply told my boss he's not up to the task. This guy was gone in 3 mths time as he could not perform. In the past, i always told hubby that at work, i'm always making decisions for men who can't seem to make decent, sensible, logical decisions. And thus at home, i hate to make decisions. I luv it when Ter makes decisions.

I realise that i like men who CAN make decisions. And i luv ter becoz he's firm, convicted, not fickle and able to analyse and make decisions. I reallie reallie can't take fickle men who tell me Yes today and No tomorrow. But many times, i question the decisions made, why it was made, how it was made. And i learnt a very important lesson. At work, i make decisions as i need to. But at home, i'm a wife and should respect my husband as the head of the family and take any decision he make. I mean, he will be accountable to God and i believe very strongly that he luvs me very much and would make sensible decisions, not to harm but to protect me with his heart and mind. I trust him and his luv for God and me and with these, i do not question his authority and his decisions made. Ter says my tot streamline can be rather corporate and indeed, sometimes, i bring this mindset Home. And this is the last thing i should do, to dominate at home and bring biz terms in the family. Indeed, our marriage is Not a contract and should not be bound by well-defined biz terms and conditions, and measured in costs and profit to each party when we do anything.

Anyway, back to the main pt, the point is i'm quite a workaholic and i feel bored not working! haha...My mind needs to be in work mode most of the time and when i dun work, i feel lazy. Knowing my character, here's my to-do list or goals to achieve when i'm jobless, I realise i need plans to stay focused. If not, i;ll be sleeping till late everyday and wasting my time like a lazy fool!

Check-List:
1) Clean up the house
2) Start packing the house as i may be shifting to my in-laws place for little leong's arrival.
3) Take driving lessons and hopefully pass my driving test. But first, i gotta pass my theory. phew........sweat....i'm realie not the studying kind.
4) Finish up my parenting books
5) Catch up with old frens
6) Learn to be a housewife!!haha........
7) Plan menu for Homecooked dinner for kIm & lishan. Fun! i seldom have time to cook, so tis will be a good time to cook and bless our frens.
8) Coordinate Christmas party for GCSS group at lena Goh's house. ( minister to her husband)
9) Christmas party for my ex-colleagues
10) Confirm name for baby leong
11) Cook dinner at least twice a week
12) Breakfast for Ter
13) Coordinate belated birthday dinner for Auntie Diana
14) Spend time with my grandma
15) Lunch with Wendy
16) Lunch with Lena
17) Attend parenting talk at children's camp
18) Lunch with Fang

And yes, the places i wanna visit during my free time:
1) The zoo on a weekday where it's surely less less crowded
2) Read book, relax and laze at TCC, COffeebean, Starbucks
3) Luxurious food i always wanted to go:
- Weekday porridge buffet at Suntec
- Weekday Penang Buffet at Allson Hotel
- Weekday buffet lunch at Kushinbo
-Weekday dim sum buffet at Lao Beijing
4) Beach
5) Pulau Ubin
6) I wish i can go Bukit Timah Hill...........but guess, not with the little volleyball in me!!:P

cupcakes

For Ter's surprise party last yr, i ordered this "greenie happie island concept" cupcakes from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sgcupcake_momma

For our folks out there, yes, it's "THAT" party whereby church folks- kim and mingyong, the 2 mastermind plotted the "break-in", turned our house upside down, removed the LCD from our living room and hid it! And the phone rang when we stepped into the house! haha......come to tink of it. It's quite fun n memorable! U can see Ter's reaction when he see his house messed up and LCD GONE! I'm sure after all the good fun messing up of the LEONG's house, you sure remember this party! haha

ANd yes, the pics r still with Pui Shung!!!!! Mr LAM PS and Angelyn-u owe us the pics!!!!:P

baby leong is coming SoON!!

Baby leong is coming real soon!!! :P

N i can't wait for her arrival! I've been reading, talking, singing, praying, playing with her EVERYwhere...:p in the congested bus when i need to pass time. in the lift when i feel bored. at the bus stop when i wait for the bus. Guess, as i feel her sumo kicks, i'm so amazed there's actually sometin alive in me.

And she's like the size of my little care bear on my bedside! she's quite a nitey baby n gets alive in nite, after 9pm. 2 gynaes both commented that she's a very active baby. so i guess, that explains the numerous movements! i wonder how she looks like. But i'm extremely sure with ter and my genes, she wouldn't turn out too bad!!! haha...:P I wonder how's her character. whether she will be kinda gentle like her daddy or more chilli padi like her mummy. it;s so exciting! And i can;t wait to see her!!! It;s like waiting to walk on the isle to meet ur beloved! But, no matter what, we're juz praying she'll be a strong and healthy little one who luvs and serves God! seriously,nothing else matters as long as God is in her heart!

Much stuff for us to settle b4 she arrives.. My checklist:

1) Baby cot, playpen, clothes and other stuff. We'll most prob drive up to Malaysia and get decent quality baby stuff at half price!

2) confirm her name! we're been surfing: http://www.babynames.org.uk/english-girl-baby-names.htm

3) i'll been brainstorming of her first month gifts too! Rather early, but i kinda dun like mad rush, especially when i know i will be bz coping with motherhood for the first mth.

stuff that caught my eyes:

http://www.partridgepear.com ( cookies & sweets)
http://www.sweetestmoments.com.sg ( mini cakes n pastries)
http://www.cupcakedivinity.blogspot.com ( cupcakes)

well, feel free to give comments about what u like, coz ultimately, it's u our dear frens whom we give the gifts!

Had Mexican food at cha cha cha Mexican Restaurant at Holland V! Good food!
ANd i discovered this small boutique at Holland V Food Centre that sells pretty dresses suitable for maternity wear, yet does not make me look too auntish! And its quite cheap!!!!
i bought 2 and it makes my day! weee..............

AND, the last thingy!!! i'm retrenched yesterday!!! Its a long long story and i'm quite tired of repeating the same story again n again....Well, Bye bye to maternity benefits...... but' i;m going to file a complaint with MOM and we'll see how it goes.

No matter whether i do get or do not get the maternity benefits, God;s nature is still the same and He's the still the same God who provides all our needs! Amen!:P I realise i've grown up emotionally and spiritually. If it's 3 yrs ago, perhaps, i'll be feeling very agitated. But this time round, i guess, I have been more calm to handle this matter, knowing that God is good and He is in control of the entire situation.

Well, i cried really hard last night . And i knew i need to cry, to be comforted by God. I wouldn't wanna suppress my feelings. But this morning, as i woke up and played the piano, the hymms touched my heart. i teared b4 God again and i knew His comfort is so beautiful. To be able to be held and comforted by God in ur tears, i reaslie i have been truly blessed! If God has allowed this to happen, indeed, i know He has something better in store for me. Though my paths seemed unknown, i know that in the dark, my steps will be strengthened by God and i will be rebuilt and made stronger for His glory and work! Well, my dear frens, please do not feel sorry or sad for me. Coz God has been, will be and IS good to me !:P Just pray for me! That i will go where God has prepared the way for me. I'm currently looking at part time tutoring jobs or sometin that allows me time to shepherd and take care of the little one.

I was telling Ter. After the cry last nite and tis morning, it's time to move on.......:P To a new beginning.......:) i've been reading on "Shepherding your child's heart" and it touches on teaching the kid about life lessons and God. For my little one, she need not be super brilliant in academics or others. But we pray that her heart will be with God. Indeed, it is my desire that this little one will grow up strong in the Lord, someone who has the courage to move on with life after every defeat and failure in life. A little one who gets stronger and more convicted in God after each fall in life, a little one who draws strength from God and has living waters of joy within her. I hope that one day, as i shepherd her, i will be able to smile with a grin and proudly tell her that Mummy has learnt this lesson well too! during her retrenchment!!:P

nitez......i miss terence~!

Bigger Pic of my Car!

A new toy. Big blue toy hehe!

Today, I just spent a chunk of dough on a Toyota Corolla Axio X (Auto). After 5 years of dreaming of owning a car, and a few weeks of intense research and calculations, I finally signed on the purchase order with Hua Yang Enterprises Pte Ltd.

Ok, here's the exciting parts first. Here's what I got:
Engine: 1496 cc (110 bhp)
Transmission: Super CVT-I
Other Accessories:
i) Leather seats (topped up $700 for it)
ii) Full solar film
iii) Sony MP3 Player stereo system with speakers
iv) Reverse sensors (kinda standard item yes)
v) Sports rim (Daphne's good at bargaining heehee)

Hua Yang has a number of complaints posted online about their repeated late deliveries, and having "no stock" for their accessories.

But the sheer price difference between this offer and what others are offering (yes, even people I "know" couldn't come close) is too immense. $7k difference! With that I'm more than willing to risk not getting my 'freebies', since it's still a considerable cost savings.

I think I'm a picky customer. I made the salesperson write down on the sales order that they would guarantee delivery by 22 Jan 08. They said guarantee 4 bids COE, so that's the 7 Jan 09 bid. They also said they had the car in stock, already custom cleared, LTA inspected blah blah so I made them promise "delivery with full accessories installed" in writing.

Then they told me that they don't issue receipts for the deposit, so I made them photocopy the credit card slip and countersign as "PAID" on the deposit portion of the sales order. I think their forms and documentation super terok sia. So many spelling and grammar errors! And their Appendix attachment (for accessories) was not referred to in writing in the Sales Order! Their 'statement of warranty' was written in some obscure remarks column, and without a specific reference to the automechanic company nor the warranty programme!

Wah I tell you, I made him make at least 7-8 clarifications and amendments before I signed. (At least he was smiling when I made him write down the car manufacture date). And I refused to pay the deposit till his manager counter signed to 'approve' the purchase.

Ok, enough facts. How do I feel?

I feel kinda puzzled, erm... actually more of discontent. Cos I still can't figure out how this company is offering this kind of discount. Bulk orders? Reselling to other Parallel Importers(PIs)? Sounds believable, but other PI's say they won't break even unless the OMV is under $10k. Salesperson said omv is around $12k-$13k. Hidden costs? Can't find leh. I asked them on "Admin Fees" and nothing sinister turned up in the formal quote. Maybe it's a really good offer that God's given us, and I should be thankful that He let us stumble into it. (Plus, other "PI friends" said the offer is really a steal if it's honest.)

Anyway, I'm just hoping that they would keep their word for a 23 Jan 09 delivery. It'd be really tiring for Daphne to lug her volleyball/bowling ball around during CNY. It'd be such a blessing if the car turns up in decent order by then. :)

Ok, no time. I'll rant on getting parking space in office another time :P

ek;ltje