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My little monster has showed some serious interest at “various fields” recently… From tearing tissue into tiny pieces and let it “fly in the air” (normally at restaurant & I have to apologize to the staff who get the place cleaned every time he did that could be rather boring for him now. He is moving forward and found something new which please his curiosity (at this moment). He wants to READ?! ok “reading” is not new to him because he has been exposed to flash cards and baby books as early as 3 months old. He wants to”read” independently without sitting on my lap and flipping for him. Hey, this little guy can flip pages very well…

  ~ XJ reading independently… ~

 ~ Squeezed & tore ~

~… into pieces …~

I’m very glad if he is learning to be independent but I’m sure he is more into making trouble for his mommy whenever he sees me reading in the couch. Most probably he is thinking I’m too relax enjoying a book with coffee there So he squeezes & tears the pages of the very lovely book! I guess he enjoys the sound when tearing… You know to people love collecting books this is a guilty. I’m quite heartache when a very nice pop-up book got spoilt by him too. My mom said we never did that when we were little even without telling not to do so. With him breaking this, tearing that it definitely burn a hole in my pocket gradually. Thus, I start keeping home everything coupons for saving a bit here and there. In the meantime, I hope XJ will listen to me not to spoil anymore books…

Yes, I think this is about preference to each individual… My topic is on camera. It’s getting more and more people carrying the expensive gadget DSLR even shopping with kids. To them, they have high expectations to the outcome of the photos I guess because you know the gadget is quite bulky to bring along especially you have small kids tagging. Last time I’ll think only those job required will carry one like photographer and journalist but anyone seems afford to have one! For me, I’ll prefer the high spec compact digital cameras for the convenience to bring out either for an outing or going to travel. You know, there’s already a backpack full of the little guy’s stuff plus a stroller (although it’s a light weight one). I don’t want to “burden” myself to something huge!

I guess the season for couples to tie the knot is started because I’ve received 2 invitations for wedding reception dinner already. Both in the early August and I think Chinese just love the 8th month believing in prosperity?… Those preparation for the big day is still very fresh playing in my mind now. I think that was the sweetest moment as we both looking for all the necessary together after work and during the weekends. It’s a bunch of things which I find tiring now! I love the shooting at studio moment, happy and relax although without any diamond engagement rings. People said diamond is ladies’ best friend but it’s not me because I never like to wear jewelries so my hubby can save money on that hahaha!

Since the little guy is at the “super-curious” stage so you can imagine bringing him out for shopping is entirely not an easy task. We have to get our things done straight and quick. Because of this, I have switched to purchase online for some of the stuff. I’m so glad that a good blogger buddy of mine told me about eoe online photo printing. You know, I have countless of photos stored in both my netbook and external hard drive. Well, I’ll prefer hard copies especially for those with fond memories in it.

After going through on how to print, it’s as easy as 1-2-3 and there’s actually only 3 main steps you need to follow. First, choose your upload option which I found they have very user-friendly options. You won’t be shivering for the complicated steps.  Second, upload the photos and choose the size you wish to print. In the event where the uploading process is interrupted by any problems, the auto resume function will keep you at ease. Finally, make payment either by credit card, pay online or bank-in money. I guess their price is unbeatable for only RM 0.30 for each 4R print and RM 0.50 for each 5R print without additional charges and no minimum quantity required! You may enjoy the free delivery too if your order is totaling RM35.00 and above.

Isn’t that sound like we get all the benefits? I think yes because we save money, time and fuel too! For these reasons, I have already made my order at eoe and I’ll see how’s the quality of the photos plus how prompt is their service to determine my order with them in future.

I’m very late to post this one but I want to say Thank You to two very beautiful mommies, they are Mommy to Little Kit Boy and Olive Hey, I’m not versatile at all but you guys surely yes! I’m happy that my readers drop-by always although I don’t have anything catchy to offer (most of the time) and it’s such a wonderful thing to know all of you here

To accept this award I must:

1. List 7 random things about yourself
2. Share the award with up to 15 other bloggers
3. Link to each of the recipients and let them know they’ve won via comments on their blogs
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A Little On Me:-

1. I’m a straightforward person but it doesn’t mean I’m bored. New friends thought I’m a stone but old friends definitely enjoy my sense of humour.

2. Very often I can’t share the same opinion with my hubby ‘coz there are thousands of differences which always contradict to each other. I really don’t know how the love sparks on us & it blossomed?!…

3. Love sports and outdoor activities. I used to be scolded very very madly by my father for coming home late without giving a call. (I seriously understand how worry my father was after being a parent myself now! Sorry father!)

4. Enjoy watching tennis very much. (I love playing it too) Rafa is my super idol next to XJ but not hubby! So they ranked ~ 1. XJ 2. Rafa 3. Hubby. hahaha

5. Mainly go for autobiographies ‘coz I find people’s experience could be a lesson to us & it may be applicable in life/career. Find exciting in thrillers/mysteries in Stephen King’s & Dan Brown’s stories lately.

6. I “welcome” problems/challenges sometimes ‘coz it’s time the brain is fully utilised. I enjoy the most when things finally sorted out. It’s an “achievement”!

7. Never a Perfectionist but I’m more of an Utilitarian.

Ok that’s about it. Time to present the award to my other buddies:-
1. Autopsy of Ann
2. Cheryl
3. Lina
4. MaryAnne
5. RoseBelle

I’m not good in doing food reviews like many bloggers smart in playing with those tempting words ’til you salivating in front of your PC! Anyway, what I love to is only share the food which I think is delicious or worth trying so the content may be very flat. Hope the pics of food make u guys feeling better…

~ Remember this photo I posted earlier & I said don’t be fooled by his very innocent look?~

Note: can you imagine how close we are sitting with next table, the stroller behind XJ is belongs to the family sitting next to us, XJ’s stroller is “parked” by the waiter nicely near the entrance.

This is actually some where in June. Finally we had an early dinner@Fong Lye Taiwan Restaurant, Gardens. We always wanted to try their food but the long queue disappointed us & we normally just quit to other restaurant instead. (I’m sure you can see people sitting on the sofas outside the restaurant waiting to be called-in if you’re frequent to Gardens) Most probably we were rather early that day so still had some empty places waiting for customers to fill-in. Most of their meals come with set and it’s NOT CHEAP but all I can say is you won’t feel you’re paying extra for their extraordinary delicious food! It’s absolutely going right with our tastebud

~Simply snapped these 4 ‘coz little monster wanted to snatch the food, climbed on the table & shouted!… ~

Fresh Tomato Fried Egg with Fish Fillet set (mine) is seriously for those who love strong tomato fragrance & fish of course so it’s surely my choice. Ginger Spring Onion Beef set (hubby) is covered with lotsa freshly spring onion! The beef slices are well-marinated. It comes with the appetizer platter. I don’t know what it’s called but the different things ~ sweet & sour pickles, crunchy fried meat snack + one couldn’t remember (hahaha…) plus a nicely served radish with pork soup. I love it all, it’s a perfect combination! Only one thing I’m a little uncomfortable is the tables are very close to each other. It’s not convenient to family with small babies/kids. They may choose a smaller furniture for more spacious to the comfort of customers.

Yes I’ll place my money to some guaranteed-return investments (haha me being the coward…) ie the low-risk investments although it doesn’t gives much. Anyway, my money after deducted for all those bill payments and surely I need to save a little for the rainy days. What’s more the milk powder, diapers, vaccinations, insurance, etc for the little guy make the part goes for saving is even smaller now! So how can I think about investments or ONLY IF I have more income so don’t be surprise if I start a business online as most bloggers are doing! Anyway, to buy gold coins do not need much money yet it promises its value. So it’s good to collect it for a side investment perhaps. If you’re really interested, you should hire a professional to assist so United States Gold Bureau in this case. They are the premier in this market. They will arrange for the personal delivery and safe storage at either an independent bank or depository.

Ok I know I never tell people I’m a Muffin Monster actually! I remember my first muffin was the one from Kenny Rogers Roasters & I fell for it thereafter, it was a Love at First Bite I name it! I was so excited for a wide variety of Muffins@Puffin Muffin then. I’ll normally had one ( you know how big a muffin from Puffin Muffin rite?) with a cup of coffee. That’s fantastic! But very disappointedly I guess the outlet is no longer exist. So if anyone know if there’s one still running the biz, please let me know & Thanks

What I normally have is either too dry or too sweet including the one@Coffee Bean… I got back the taste & the feel when I discovered the muffins@Bread Talk are simply right for my liking ~ moisture, strong fragrance yet not too sweet ~  Carrot Muffin is my favorite because it’s 80% similar to San Francisco’s Carrot Cake! What is even more satisfying ~ I bought it during the Happy Hour which means it’s cheaper. So I can enjoy a Carrot Cake at the price of a Carrot Muffin?… Anyway, I’m not sure the Happy Hour thing is permanent or it’s just during the promotion.

The little guy had his 4-in-1 (Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) + Chickenpox) vaccination on his actual birthday. Since he is as strong as an ox, he never cry for injections from 4 months old. But he cries when he sees the Pead so I assume he recognizes the person who get him “a little uncomfortable”! The Pead remembered I told him before about XJ hardly sleep throughout the afternoon & sleep late at night + bouncy all day & night (sometimes fall asleep ard 12am or above if he had afternoon nap although a short one!) So Pead asked me is XJ still the same… & he commented his weight is slightly underweight (the rest are average) but no worry as super active baby tends to be lighter! His growth @12 months~Weight: 8.5kg Height: 73.5cm Head Circumference: 48cm. I have no idea why he has this much of energy… just like the Energiser Bunny.

~ XJ’s 1st teeth@11months 3rd week. This is the best I managed to capture ‘coz he kept pushing away my hands ~

Oh this mustn’t be left out, he is just like the cute Bugs Bunny now! He is real late in growing teeth ok. I guess he breaks the record as his first teeth came out@11 months 3rd week, just before his birthday celebration@CitiCafe. But the others are coming out real fast after that. I presume his gum must be quite uneasy/painful & I guess that’s the reason he easily get moody at first but he is alright like after a few days. If those super duper crankiness prolong, I may have a dozen of wrinkle cream standby in my closet!

My balance diet is not something new to add into my daily meals ok? In fact, I tell people we should have some nutritious food everyday to ensure our body functioning well in long term. For me, a balance diet is not necessarily relate to one wants to shed off the fats from body. It may be part of it but not entire of it! Well, same like the principle to a medicine does cure but it’s bitter. A balance diet normally consists of some very plain tasting food eg. wholegrain/wholemeal bread, cereal, green veggies and fruits. That’s why people won’t stick to it for long because the fried food are irresistible! Anyway, I’m looking for more information on fad diets that work from various resources.