I really could not remember that day but I do remember that particular travel as being so memorable when we got left behind by the airplane on our way home. We lost the essence of it being a cheap fare because I had no choice but to shelf out a very big amount from my ATM savings because we have to go home and buy four ticket for the next flight at regular price. That unforgettable experience though would not stop us from grabbing another promo fare from another seat sale for we truly enjoyed that family trip for our anniversary!

I wanted to travel on a special month with my boys this year and it would be to my heart’s delight if we could travel to a particular travel destination that has a nice beach that I would love to go to. There are two options yet both would be very expensive trips for the three of us actually which is one factor that is putting this travel plans on hold.

Maybe there will be another cheaper promo fare coming up… crossing my fingers!

She immediately said if one can afford it, gold bullion would be a good one considering its being known for its beauty and rarity. My eyes grew wide and I said if only I can afford to I will. Yes the beauty of gold makes it a rare investment for most people. Not too many people get their heart’s delight to invest in it. I can only afford those low priced stocks if ever as an investment. Yet it is something we can aim and wish for. Who knows one day its beauty and rarity will be something we will be so delighted to have right?

 Kung Hei Fat Choi!   Kung Hee Huat Tsai!   Gong Xi Fa Cai!   Kiong Hi Huat Tsai!   Xin Nian Kuai Le!

These are the different greetings in Chinese that I have learned. Wishing everyone will have a great 2012 ahead of us. Praying this will be a far better year than all the years before. May the Lord guide and bless us througout so that plans will be realized. Wishing the best of health too for me, my boys and my family.

Thank you so much Lord as always!!!

What we have now in our humble abode is just a window curtain though I wish to make some changes or more of improvements to make our simple home more beautiful. Those nice draperies gave me an idea to buy one for our front window in the living room. I am going to scout for a nice fabric for a drapery and hope to finish this project in a month’s time. Wish me luck!

We cooked this brown rice for the very first time at home. I am delighted that my curiosity as to how to cook it has been satisfied. I have eaten brown rice before though that must have of a different variety. This one we cooked was darker brown while that one we have eaten at Grub Resto in town was more like violet or something close to that color.

Just as another new blogger friend said that it takes forever to cook this, it took us about an hour and fifteen minutes to cook this. Aside from the thirty minutes when we soaked this prior to turning on our ordinary rice cooker.

I like the brown rice though it’s taste and texture is different from the usual white rice that we have been accustomed to eating. I went for this brown rice (thanks to hubby’s support) because I have read and heard many times that this is more healthy and nutritious compared to the white rice. I only hope it ain’t as expensive though compared to white rice.

I instantly fell in love with this heart necklace. As a mom, it would be to my heart’s delight if I get this one as a push gift from my dear husband. Or that personalized signet locket necklace and that nice languages of mom bracelet would also be a very nice choice in my opinion. But I love best this mommy and baby heart necklace and I wish I do get to have this even if I am not a new mom.

I do remember our neighbor telling me of their nice rest house in their place that uses those comfortable and exquisite log beds just like those that my own folks love to have even at this time. Yes that is what they actually prefer compared to the comfortable beds with a foam mattress that are more commonly used these days. My folks love those rustic furniture for a rest house rather than those more modern yet still comfortable ones with foam, etc.

Well this long weekend is about to be over. I wish everyone had enjoyed the time they had with their family and loved ones whether you get to travel for a mini-vacation or not. Till the next long weekend!

I have been wanting to buy at least one new dress and pants especially the one that called jeggings plus a couple of blouses or shirts perhaps to add to my wardrobe this year. I have not done much shopping last year. Those discount coupons could really make shopping more fun and let you save plus shop more with whatever extra budget one may have left.

It is a Friday night and there is no school tomorrow. It’s time for some window shopping online.

I found this Lilac Children’s Sofa from a seller at Etsy that I instantly fell in love with. If there is a pink one for this or maybe a light or pastel blue version of this, I would love to collect one in the home as in the size that I can really sit in and use. I know it is kind of girly but hey I am just dreaming to my heart’s delight now. It just made me excited when I saw this at Etsy. The color is just nice. I seem to be having a love for purple or lilac stuff lately.

Unless of course if I could avail of the maid services offered like those by Maid Service Bethesda MD I would be one happy mom delighted to find a reliever from these chores that could drain my energy and spirit this holiday season. I would even like to hire their services for my very own mother who I know would surely appreciate their service so she can focus more on her church activities rather than attend to house chores. Given her age too she sure needs help  in cleaning our old house. My mom would also appreciate it when she finds out that aside from having affordable cleaning services, they give clients the option to choose all environmentally-friendly, green cleaning products which is also just what I wish every household would use for house cleaning. You are helping the environment while you get to enjoy living in a home that is clean and comfortable.