How was my 2010?

Normally every year, on New Year Eve...I would write a summary of my year and save it on Microsoft Word. And won't probably read it until the next year 31st.
But this time, I would post it here. Just some reminders of last year.

Franky, I think my life revolves to much around the kids. Difficult not too...as I am with them almost ALL the time. Sometimes I wish I had a maid or in laws nearby where they look after the kids once in a while while hubby and I have some couple time. THAT is luxury that I have not had so far. I guess its only up to us to work around that right?

So what were the peaks and troughs of my year?

• Allyson's first birthday. Memorable. Fun. Special. She looked so cute in her pink polka dot dress.
• Ryan going through a phase where he didn't want to go to school because of a particular teacher who scolded him. It was hard dealing with a crying child every morning. Thank God after 2-3 months it got better.
• Going to Singapore for a weekend holiday and losing our brand new Sony digital camera in the toilet! Heartache!!!
• American Idol is getting worse and worse! Would I still watch it? You betcha!
• Had a burnout of sushi. Been eating at Sakae Sushi a tad too often throughout the year. NO more for the time being!
• Allyson admitted to hospital in June for 3 days. Doc was worried it was H1N1. Did a test and thankfully it was negative. Confirmed as influenza like illness.
• Nasty account with neighbour who abused their maid terribly. Even was going to report to police and embassy. Don't know what has happened to the maid after she was sent to hospital.
• Seeing my boy and girl develop into really interesting characters. Ryan has an avid interest in classical music now and loves facts especially about the world. Allyson...what can I say? She is one fearless little girl!
• The little girl walk at 1 year 3 months...joy to the world!
• Joining my in laws to Langkawi for a family holiday in November. Was excited for the kids. First time for them on plane, boat and cable car.
• My new nephew ( sis 3rd child) arrived on 1st Dec 2010. Handsome little chap.
• I love blogging!!!

2011... a new year. New challenges. New adventures. New obstacles. New memories.

I love my family!

Thank God I found the answer!

Okay...this is gonna be a rather 'gross' post. If you just had a meal...or having any GI upsets ... look away. This post is going to contain content of unpleasant nature!!! haha!

Yesterday, when I past motion... I was shocked to find oil in my stools. There was a layer of oil floating in the 'jamban' and it was orange in colour. I didn't give much thought about it. Just said to myself..."Strange!"

Today...again there was yellow/ orangey liquid when I did my movement. Quite a lot of it. Could it be something that I am consuming that is preventing the absorption of fats from my diet? Hence, it being eliminated in my stools. I only know of this effect if someone is consuming Orlistat (Xenical).

I was shocked that a few hours later... I found more oily excretions. THAT got me worried. Started to feel a bit weak inside. Okay..better google it quick!

So finally, I have time to sit down at the computer...and search around...and AHA...I found the culprit of my oily stools!!!

Apparently, consuming some oil-rich food in your diet may cause this...e.g certain fish or cashew nuts. So...BINGO...when Ryan was admitted to Sunway Hospital 2 days ago, the hospital serves 'butterfish' also known as escolar fish or snake mackerel in their menu. I had consumed a lot of it as they give a hefty portion of it each time. So ...this fish especially can cause people to pass orange like oily droplets in the stools as this fish has very high oil content because it cannot metabolise the wax esters in its diet.

I am so relieved now! I feel like Sherlock Holmes solving a mystery...


(** It pays to be nosey sometimes. I remember one year ago...I asked the canteen staff at the hospital what fish were they using in their menu, and she replied " Butterfish". At that time, I thought...never heard of such fish. Don't know whether she really knows what she is saying. But...now i know!!! :p )

Happy Birthday, Mama!

It is my mum's birthday today.

Although she is not here on earth anymore, I would like to remember her if she was still here.

My mum always enjoyed birthdays...whether it was hers, my dad's or her children. She would be the one to plan and it was always a significant day. I guess that is why I always regarded birthdays as special occasions.

As I remember my mum...
...her uniqueness as a mother. Not the typical mum but we really did have alot in common. She was more like a friend. Perhaps we were too close that we didn't really agree in a lot of things sometimes.
...her love for fine things. From perfume, fine china, food, dining to fashion. I have learnt so much from her and most of my interests today is influenced by my mum.
...she was a young kid at heart. She still enjoyed cute things like Barbie, Hello Kitty and anything pink.
...a good cook who would slave in the kitchen to prepare interesting meals for us. My taste for food is also highly influenced by what she cooked and where we ate together.
...I was her pet. Being the youngest...I would follow her everywhere when I was a young girl up to a teenager.
...she was a pretty adventurous individual who would try anything she fancied.
...an avid scrabble player who would participate in national scrabble competitions.
...a piano teacher and she also taught music at schools her entire working career.
...a very independant woman who didn't really need people all the time. Did most things herself.

Mama, I miss you so much and always wonder how life would be now if you were still around. I miss having you in my life. And how much you would enjoy the kids...now that you have 8 grandchildren!!! The family has certainly grown...

My mum's last birthday celebration at Lemon Garden, Shangri-La

Our last Christmas together (2005)
My mum loved loved loved Christmas...see how she decorated the tree!

My first ever Haagan- Dazs

I have been waiting for this day...to lick my first taste of Haagan-Dazs ice cream!

My company's annual event was held at TenJi Japanese Buffet Restaurant this year. And yeah...they have free flow of the premium ice-cream.

I have waited 34 years of my life to eat this. Simply because I won't spend RM10 over for a scoop of ice-cream. That would be real extravagance. Anyway, I loved it...although it was rather sweet. But I would just be happy with my Wall's Magnum or Cornetto ice-cream.

Top Chef and Masterchef

I have been totally glued to all this cooking reality shows lately.

Ever since Diva (Channel 702) started showing Top Chef season 1...I have been following it religiously until now. It is aired every single day at 7pm. So, better not disturb me during this hour.

Masterchef just started a month back. Not too liking its concept. Firstly...its amateur cooks. I am alrite with that. It's the concept of the show I don't like. And Gordon Ramsay...he is too dramatic. The whole show is like so 'kan-cheong' and not natural. I just watch it coz there ain't anything to watch on Thursday. Anyway, I know who the winner is already. What a let-down! Feel like it is all planned!

Top Chef however...if you are into cooking and gourmet food...definitely can learn a lot from there. These chefs are so talented. And technicality is important to be a chef. After watching these programmes, I so want to eat in some fine dining place. But then again, paying RM200 or more for a meal per head...is something for me to think twice. Perhaps a special occasion, hubby?

Let's see the terms/ types of food that I have picked up...

Sous vide, hamachi, ceviche, frisee, pommes dauphin, carpaccio...

And the art and creativity into creating a dish is so overwhelming...

Season 1 (2006) winner: Harold Dieterle

My kids are growing so fast

Sigh.

Working the whole week. Miss my kids. Coming back at 9.30pm every night.

Within just 2 days not being with Ally...Ally has changed so much and so fast. She seems bigger, heavier and more daring to walk. She walked so much yesterday. back and forth. She was so thrilled.

When I look at Ryan, he seems so much taller and his clothes are getting smaller.

When I hear him talk, he sounds so mature sometimes. I wish he was like that more often.

Really need to get a new wardrobe for both of them.

Ally seems so mischievous lately. Oh...I can't wait to spend more time with her again.

2 more days of work to go...

Romantic movies

It has been a long time since I viewed a really heart touching movie...with all the romance and thugging at the heart strings.

Last night, after coming back from Seremban...waiting for hair to dry...decided to watch this movie..."Dear John".

Put the DVD on...suppose to be for a short while (coz it was late already) but ended up finishing the whole movie.

Anyway, the 2 main actors...Amanda Seigfried and Channing Tatum...WOW! Can feel the chemistry, man! Really romantic.

Ha! Now I am on a quest to dig out all the nice movies that make me feel mushy inside...

Last mail never came

Okay...so I waster RM100 over ringgit ... someone is happily using my purchase now!

Makes me sooooo mad! That either the post man took it (which i doubt now) OR the house that was wrongly delivered never bothered to send it back to me...

Nevermind...once bitten, twice shy. No more mail order for me now...only except if I insure the order.

Finally my mail came!

Hurray! Hip Hip Hurray!

I am over the moon. One down...two more to go!

Silly post man!!! Must be in the Raya mood. Went to send my parcel to the wrong address!

Thanks, kind stranger for delivering the mail back to my house!

Make it a happy day, please!

Boy I feel like s*** today!

Why???

I have been at the computer for the past one hour. Blogging. Trying to feel better. But nope! Still feel like s***!

Why o why???

Maybe I am too sensitive with emotion and thoughts. I am such a softy!

-Some stuff I bought online has not arrived yet. Already one week late. Definitely lost in the mail. I hardly buy things online and this happens to me!!! Darn post! Probably the mail people have opened it up for themselves. Everyday I wait for the postman and no parcel for me!!!

-My tenant is opting for early termination. There goes my christmas plans. And more stress on doing up the place and getting new suitable tenants.

-I get involved in 'something' that I was apparently just helping and now negative thoughts/words are said to me.

-Ally is not putting on weight. Am I a terrible mother that i don't know how to feed my daughter? Or not giving her the best for her? Her weight percentile is slipping each time I weigh her at the doctor's.

-I wished I have more hands.

Poor Ryan. I let it out on him.

Up up and away...

Wow... things just keep on going up.

Can't seem to be surprised each time I need to buy something.

Yesterday...was the price of gas. Usually i pay for one cylinder..RM26...yesterday RM27.60 pulak!

Then, today..went grocery shopping at Tesco first thing in the morning...straightaway my wallet lighter by RM100!

Quite a number of things at Tesco had gone up. Usually...their own in house brand eggs..RM3.99...now RM4.29! Milk too is one item that keeps on going up. Fresh and also UHT milk. A couple of months ago...Dutch Lady UHT Low fat milk 1L was about RM3++ to RM4++...now is like RM4.59-RM4.79! Even the Marigold brand went up RM0.50.

How not to price watch?

Simply want to make sure we get the best bargains.

My wallet is thin

What does that mean?

For the past 2 weeks... I have not been going to work. Due to the long holidays. I can't even remember when was the last time I went in to work.

So, no work. No moo-lah.

So...wallet thin lah!

Expenses also cut down. Not much receipts in the wallet.

But from next week onwards, have to work extra days.

Good that my wallet will be fatter but sad that I will be away from my kids for a longer period.

What to cook for dinner today?

Scratch! Scratch! Scratch!

My head , that is!!!

Really blur case in what to cook tonight. No inspiration.

Frankly, my cooking sucks! BIG TIME! But as you know, chinese cooking...very easy to cheat. A dash of soya sauce, a blob of oyster sauce, a splash of Shaoxing wine and .... VOILA!!! you have a tasty dish of MSG laden food sitting in front of you.

But right now, I am so tired of that dash, blob and splash thingy. All my dishes have that same pattern. At one time, I was really into checking out food blogs and getting ideas etc. But when it comes to the nitty gritty of preparing those kind of elaborate food...my laziness gets in the way. So back to dash, blob and splash!

Okay...back to tonight. My family needs to eat. They will be hungry in a couple of hours time.

Let's see. I have brinjal...ok...brinjal with mince meat. Can?

I have cabbage. Cabbage and egg...urgh! so tired of that style.

I have siew yok. But already cooking mince meat wor. Too much pork in one meal.

Oh yah...fish! I can cook fish! Yes...alright. Steam fish. Easy peasy.

That is my menu tonight.

What I did on Merdeka Weekend

So many long weekends this month.

Still have no clue what to do.

Merdeka weekend...we took a drive to Putrajaya. Yah yah, that was the highlight. So exciting right??? Was only there for less than an hour. Didn't even get down from the car. I have to admit the buildings impressed me at first. Very nicely done. But then again, do we need such big beautiful buildings??? Then, after awhile, the many many traffic lights along the main road started to irritate me. No car also must stop and wait. Then my bladder was giving me trouble. Shouldn't have drank so much chinese tea during our Yong tau foo lunch. Couldn't find any toilet. Ryan then said he too wanted to pee. Ended up Hubs had to drive back to the highway and stop at a R&R.

Then, we headed straight to Bukit Cahaya at Shah Alam. But we reached there a tad too late. 4.30pm was the closing time. So we just hung outside the entrance and looked around. So exciting right???

Even though hubby had 5 days off from Fri to Tues...it seemed to pass so quickly. Everyday we had something to do. If not, even staying at home with the kids and not doing anything was enuf to drain my energy.

Anyway I had a fun Merdeka weekend. Anytime spent with family is time well spent!

:)

Boring weekend

It is the long Merdeka weekend...

Friday was Nuzul Quran. Tuesday is Merdeka. So most people would take leave on Monday and it would be a long stretch weekend break. But we have no plans at all. Everyday I would just ask hubs what /where do we want to go??? Pity the kids too. Stuck at home and no where to go.

I too want to avoid crowded places. Not so good for a baby. But don't go anywhere also so 'sian'! We did go to One U on Friday. Got a safety gate for the upstairs. That time also soooo many people already.

See whether we get any ideas to do anything outdoors. The weather is the only deterrent. Suddenly I had an idea to make a day trip to Melaka. Dunno hubs will agree. Wait until he gets up!

Pretty boy

Was just watching this movie...The Hangover...

Gosh... this actor Bradley Cooper is really hot! Dishy! Pretty! Really an actor!

Never really gave him a second look till this movie...

Okay...back to mother chores!!! :)

Go away...

I want good fortune to descent on me and my family...

And the negative aura to go away...

For the past 2 months since June...it seems that nothing really positive and good has happened.

Allyson gets some influenza flu like symptoms and was hospitalised for 3 days after high fever for 3 days. And this was just few days after my birthday.

Then, Ryan gets sick. Also cough and fever.

Thankfully though everyone is well in time for Ally's first birthday.

We get a new camera that have been planning for some time. Joy and happiness shortlived after it gets stolen in Singapore just within one month from its purchase. Stolen due to human carelessness. Could have been prevented.

Living next to 'ugly' humans. And witnessed such an inhuman act.

Another next door neighbour gets burgled and house gets broken in in broad daylight. Just next to my house. Scary. Was terrified for days and weeks. Now we are changing our backdoor to a more solid one and putting a concrete backwall.

And my direct aunt (father's sis) in UK suddenly passes away. Was a shock to all of us. She was my favourite aunt.

When we came back from our Singapore holiday, MIL discovers a lump near Ally's groin. Did a blood test and all blood profile and liver function test seems okay.

Lump seems to have regressed. But she has developed fever the past 2 days since Wednesday evening. No other symptoms. Doc said might be viral. Might be dengue. So worried. Her fever is persistent. Keep on giving her paracetamol every 6 hours but the fever doesn't seem to go down after a dose. Will be monitoring closely.

So, that is how things are at the moment. If you ask me why I am so busy, I am just so pre-occupied with all these thoughts and emotions at the moment. I just want everything to be okay soon.

What is justice?

The 'ugly' human is free...

Time for new camera

Alas we are finally changing our old camera Canon A700. I think it is only about 2 years old but it is totally a grannny to all digital cameras. It is slow and cannot take photos with motion.

Keen on the Sony TX5. Hubs will probably go down to the Sony centre and get it tomorrow morning. Yipee!

Finally can take quality pictures. And will snap snap snap away...

I can't believe it!

How can people call themselves 'human' when they behave worst than animals?

No conscience. No compassion. Heartless.

A few doors down... there are some people that represent the ugly side of the human race. Unfortunately, the world is full of these people and they get away with it.

I am outraged. But there is nothing I can do. Coz it is none of my business.

The past 2 nights, I have observed that they lock their maid at the back outside the house at night. FOR THE ENTIRE NIGHT. UNTIL MORNING.

Worst than a dog. Even pets have shelter. There is no porch. Just the hard cement for her to sit by the drain. If it rains, she would be wet. Not even a blanket. So she just sleeps with her clothes that she worked in.

I guess they are probably punishing her. But you don't treat a person like that. If they found her to be inefficient in her duties, then send her back to the agent. How can they live with themselves??? Well, obviously they could and they can. And they probably don't even feel bad about it!

All I can say is 'you reap what you sow!'

Sigh!

Feeling sad

Today, my aunty ( Um-Koo) passed away. She was only 62 years old. She has been living in UK since getting married.

It was sudden and unexpected. She suffered from a brain aneurysm and she was on life support for almost 10 days before the doctors suggested that things are not going to improve.

I feel life is so fragile. She had so much still to live for. She was fighting for cancer of the bone actually. But it was controlled. And it wasn't the cancer that took her life.

I will miss her although I only see her once a year.

Sore eye!

Since Saturday, my right eye has been sore. At first I thought it was an eye infection coz it was red and teary on that day. So I quickly went to get Neo Deca eye drops.

But as the days are progressing, the redness has subsided but the soreness is more prominent. My entire eye ball feels like it is burning and swollen inside. But from outside, it looks normal.

I still applying the eye drops but I don't think it is really helping. I am more worried the steroid in it will make it worse. By right, the steroid should have reduced the swelling by now.

Never had this kind of thing before.

Hate the feeling.

My most expensive bag thus far...

I gave up looking for a bag on ebay...

Was going to get some no brand bag already coz my current bag is looking really ratty. I normally carry no brand bags coz I am not really bothered about brands. But decided I want a change.

Branded bags were out of my budget. But i was willing to spend if I saw some thing that caught my fancy. Looked at Guess, Fossil, DKNY, Radley... nothing.

Then, last Saturday ... we were at One Utama. Nine West was having a 15% discount storewide. Went in and looked at the bags. Nothing really screamed to me. Then, I dragged Hubby inside to ask him to have a look. He saw a bag and said that is so me. Hhhmmm... how come I didn't see that bag? Ok... price range is not normally what I would spend on a bag. But, brown is my favourite colour.

So, now I am RM271 poorer.

And where is the bag now?

Still sitting on my piano stool. One week have passed and I haven't even looked at it yet after coming home.

I think I too sayang to use such a pricey bag. I rather have a al-cheapo bag so I can use it for market and shopping and work. More versatile.

Buy expensive bag... don't use. Silly or what?

American Idol Season 9 sucks!

This is the first time I am following American Idol which I feel totally and utterly bored. I would say I am semi-following it now since dwindling down to the final 6.

Some how, this year's line up isn't interesting. I don't feel that buzz every time I switch on the telly to view it. For last year's AI, my heart would be racing with excitement whenever the music started and the contestants come on stage. And especially when Adam Lambert appears.

This year, it is obvious my favourite is Lee Dewyze. But that's it. That's all! No one else. The rest makes me yawn. Especially Crystal Bowersox! Actually ALL of them.

I will see AI coz there isn't anything really interesting to watch now on telly. Maybe its just that AI is losing its lustre. Its thing! Well, will see about it next year especially when Mr Cowell is no longer with the show.

How could I miss my friends wedding???

Darren and Khimmy are getting married!

It was the greatest news to me coz they were my really really old childhood friends. And through God's grace and intervention, they somehow met a few years ago and now they are tying the knot. One friend is an old church friend and one friend is an ex-schoolmate.

When I heard the news (which was very belated- of course!)... I was totally surprised but elated for both of them. Darren is like a brother to me... and I love making the mickey out of him. Well, now being a married man already... got to restrain myself in terms of the jokes that I make to him.

Anyway, he sent me the wedding card via e-mail. Darren is working in Australia. I received the e-card about a month back. Knowing me, I don't really pay attention to dates until the very last minute. I just knew the wedding would be some time in May.

So now May is here... I was thinking to myself...better retrieve the e-card and check the date. I kept on procrastinating it... I retrieved an old email of Darren's...but there was no sign of the e-card...so I had to look further back but didn;t get down to it.

Before I knew it... May 8th arrived. I was working that day. A little voice told me "better go and call Yi lin and check with her when the wedding is..." but I got pre-occupied and forgot about it. True enough, I received an sms from Yi Lin in the evening asking me where am I at the wedding dinner... and that she didn't see me there!!!

OMG! When I read that sms... I felt totally silly and bad! HOW COULD I MISS THEIR WEDDING????????

I kinda of was looking forward to attend the church ceremony and to see them as I have not seen both of them in years! And to wish them all the best....!

So sad! So sad! I guess I can only see the photos via Facebook!

Hot weather is here again!

Just like last year... around this time... the weather was a torture. Scorching heat.

Yesterday, somehow the sun was extra angry. So darn hot. Blazing. My whole house was like a sauna. We practically switched on the air con from evening till this morning.

Ally was also retaining heat. When she is here at home, she gets all heated up. Once I send her over to the babysitter, she gets cooled down. Had to give her a dose of paracetamol to regulate her body temperature.

Arrggh! Just wanna have a nice cool swim or drink some nice cold Ice lemon tea...

Frustrated!

Feeling really frustrated and disappointed...

It is hard to express oneself sometimes...

...often get misunderstood.

...I hate being misunderstood.

...especially if your intentions are good.

Heavy expenses

Oh boy...

I don't believe how much I have spent this month...

What I spent is much much more than my monthly income..

How come?

Credit card bill...more than RM2K... due to my insurance (increased my premium last month)
Car service yesterday...more than RM1K...major service and air-cond service altogether (long overdue)
Bought a new handphone 2 weeks ago (old hp speaker was wonky and couldnt take pictures anymore)
Needed new clothes badly (desperate for a change in wardrobe style)
Old apartment maintenance fees due
Indah water bill due
Allyson needs new clothes...old ones getting tight and short

Next month... have to cut down eating out and kai-kai trips...
Possible?
Self-discipline

Sick for One Week

Sigh...

When I get sick, it normally lasts rather long. But I seldom fall sick. Probably once in 6 months. So I guess it compensates for the long interval.

Have been sick since last Sunday. Not too serious. First it was sore throat. Two days later, sore throat went away and cough developed. I blame the watermelon that I ate on the second day. Ate too much of it.Until today, still coughing and my voice is still sexy and hoarse. Have been self-medicating myself. Probably not compliant enough. Should have started with antibiotics earlier.

Anyway, still moving about like normal. Just went to Sunway Pyramid today. Ryan's birthday today. He chose to eat at Sakae Sushi. First time I was eating Gyu Don. Quite nice.

Hunt for a Designer Bag

Actually what do you define as a designer bag?

If it is in the 4 digit price range? or if the name of the bag is by a fashion designer?

I really don't know. But I have been having this urge to treat myself to a really nice leather bag. Well, actually it is not a new thought. Have been fiddling with this idea for I think a few years! Yeap... a few years! See how much initiative I have about getting something I want. The thing is that I have been looking around a few brands for a long time... and nothing really attracts me. Well, if I am gonna pay like something which is the amount I earn... I better think twice or more like hundred times before I make the purchase right?

Normally, when I am free or feel the urge, I just look at Ebay and see whether there any nice designs. Then, the next thing that comes to my mind is..."Is it a fake? How can I trust the seller? What if I am conned?"... that is a big joke walking around with a fake thinking it is genuine. Some more my hard earned money! So after all those questions circling in my mind, I just give up looking and I am back at square one. And end up with my usual bags from Jusco or Parkson...

My current bag is already falling apart (Jusco brand)...so I have to search again. I was thinking of Radley bags the other day... was pretty keen on them...saw that Robinson's was having a sale that day... but after seeing their collection, I decided to give that brand a miss. There is something I don't like about the leather they use. Or maybe the designs they had there wasn't very nice.

Then, I went to Kate Spade's boutique at the Gardens. Wow...the price also very nice. I wouldn't mind have splurged on her bags... but the current designs weren't very impressive. So, now I am looking at Kate Spade's bags on ebay...but there are alot of fakes for that brand. Sigh! Everything also got risk right?

Saw a Michael Kors bag too...nice and less than RM1K.

Possible candidate?

More to see...

What's next?

We are in the middle of CNY now...

Hot humid CNY...that is what I can describe the weather during this festival.

So what else can we look forward to?

In another week is hubby's birthday. And also Chap Goh Mei! We will be going back to Seremban to celebrate there. I am planning to make reservations at Chilli's at One Utama for hub's birthday. But not sure which day.

Then, in 2 weeks time... is Ryan's birthday. March 13th. So some planning to do. Thinking of doing some Shabu-Shabu steamboat at my place for my side of the family. For Seremban family.. probably lunch at a restaurant there.

Also in the works is a weekend getaway to Singapore. We will probably leave Ally with MIL in Seremban. Just a short 2 nights 3 days stay. Was aiming for the first week of March. But looking that it may be rather rush... I think we will probably postpone it. Haven't even made a passport for Ryan yet. At first, initially we were planning to go to Hong Kong Disneyland in March. But I kept on calling the travel agents in early January to mid January and didn't seem to have any dates for March. So, I come of gave it a miss this time. Will keep it in view.
Ryan was actually very keen to go to Disneyland. But I guess he won't know the difference between Singapore and Hong Kong.

Looks it will be a pretty tiring month ahead too. I really need a haircut too. So many things to do and so little time.

What to have for breakfast?

I am totally blur on what to eat for breakfast now.

Bored.Running out of ideas, eating the same thing week after week.

Tuna sandwich.
Kaya and bread.
Peanut butter and jam.
Breakfast cereal.

Looking for a good brand of coffee too. Sick and tired of Nescafe.

Want to try some really good Italian coffee. But expensive. Hhhmmm... a little of indulgence can do me some good right?