Little Cozy Corner

I’m not sure if you noticed but I am interested in poetry and I do dabble in it sometimes. Actually, I only write when I’m inspired by something or someone. It’s been awhile since I last wrote a poem but I’m sure something will happen and I will be inspired to pen down my feelings.

It has actually occurred to me a couple of times on top of Ted edging me on that perhaps I should self publish my work. With AuthorHouse backing me, publishing and marketing my book should be slighty easier. AuthorHouse has been in the business since 1997 so I’m sure they are well establish and know their trade inside out. What I need now is to choose which poems I want published in my book.

Would you buy it if its published? I’ll personally autograph it for you.

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Well, more of a belated one really. I didn’t have time to post this yesterday so today will have to do. When you have a little one to look out for 24/7, your birthday means nothing and all just slips away. I would have forgotten about if not for the smses my Mum and sis sent me, then followed by birthday cards and of course, numerous wishes on Facebook.

It was a quiet day for me and one which I spent mostly with Ella as Ted was working. All in all, I personally feel that as I grow older, birthdays hardly mean anything and I guess as I grow older, I would rather not have any birthday celebration at all. Why remind the Mighty One that one year has past?? lol Ok, maybe that was a little bit morbid and not suitable to think of on such a happy day but hey, that’s reality what…..

But today at my in-laws, I had more pressies and a bitrthday cake too. So nice….. Wish I could write more but the little madam is squawking…gotta run!

A really nice vase from Tiffany & Co. from Bill, my brother in law.

An amethyst and pearl necklace given to me by mother in law. I’m the 5th generation to have it and when the time comes, I will pass it on to Ella.

Some of the cards I got and a watch my best friend Shasha made herself and sent me. It’s actually a new business of hers so if you want to get one made, lemme know…I have the brochure. You get to customize the crytals to your preference.

This is the first time I ever got genie-d but the main thing is, it’s still considered a tag but a good one. I get a wish….so I wished that whenever I wish for something, I’ll get it. And for me to get this, I’ll need to put up the Genie Symbols - nothing hard for something that good. Here goes :

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Rules:

1. Write a short paragraph about your visit by the two Genies and include a link to the blog that passed on the Genie Symbol to you.
2. COPY the Rules and ENTIRE List below and post it on your blog.
3. List down your wish.
4. Place your name below the last name on the list and pass on the Genie Symbol to at least 5 other bloggers.
5. Please put up either one (or both) of the Symbols of the Genies on your blog to show that the Genies have visited your blog:

The Genie King, the Genie Princess and their trusty Genie Buddy have visited:

Mariuca would like to wish for happiness and success.
Adrian would like to wish for good health and happiness.
Emila would like to wish for happiness and success.
Trinity would like to wish good health for Jan’s brother and Yah and Wan and success
MPG would like to wish for love and peace
Jean would like to wish for stress free work environment and happiness
Cbenc12 would like to wish for health, happiness and luck for my family and friends and me too!               Mistyeiz would like to wish that all her wishes comes true when she wishes for it.

Welcome aboard the Magical Flying Carpet for the Ride of your Life!

Alakazam!

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I’m suppose to send these genies off so I’m sending them off to :

Luxferi

Chiwi

Aida

Consuela

Khor 

It just occurred to be that I’m been officially living in Sydney for one year on 17 Sept 2007!!! And I wouldn’t have realised it if Ted didn’t out of the blue asked me when I first step foot in Sydney. Sheesh, talk about time flying….Ella’s already more than a month old!

So what have I learnt from more than the 1 year of living life in Sydney? Many things really….one thing for sure is that Aussies love their BBQ and beer! Almost every household owns a BBQ burner and no fridge is complete without a case of beer stacked inside. For us, we’ve got a garage full of beer, Coke and my favourite, Sunkist Orange. We normally buy in bulk when they are on special and I mean REALLY stock up real good. It comes in really handy when we go on picnics or even when we’re on the run and lunch/dinner is mainly takeaway.

I’ve been to a couple of BBQs and there really isn’t a need to have a reason to host a BBQ. If you feel like one, get a few friends, throw on a few pieces of meat, sausages and a load of onions, and you’re good to go. The first ever BBQ I attended in Sydney was at one of Ted’s friends home, David who was born in Malaysia but has become an Aussie. I think he was Penangite. It was really fun.

The next thing Aussie is sports particularly cricket and footy. I’m not a fan of cricket at all. I don’t understand the rules no matter how many times Ted has tried explaining it to me and I don’t see what is so interesting seeing men bat and run up and down a small stretch plus the fact that it’s the longest lasting game EVER!! I think it goes on for days on end. But footy, now THAT’S another story all together!! I’m hooked on it because it’s so exciting that I’m always left gripping my seat at every game. I think its because it’s got many. many huge, good looking guys for one - many are tattooed too, but the other thing is that it’s really a body slamming game, a true body to body contact game and one of the toughest and most challenging games ever. American football is nothing compared to this - they cheat with all that guard on. I really have to thank Ted for introducing me to this game. I AM HOOKED. O, did I mention that my Mum has also recently joined the Eels fanclub?

Next up is the love for the sun and surf. I bet each and every Aussie loves the beach no matter where they live. Because I’m not Aussie, I’m not really crazy about it. I don’t really like the feel of sand between my toes and I hate it the most when my feet are wet and the sand sticks to it - blek!! But it’s the sun I can’t stand the most, I’m so afraid of getting black. Yup, my skin doesn’t tan - it just makes me darker and that is not attractive. As for Ted, if he could, he would build a shack and live on the beach just like every other Aussie but he too doesn’t tan. He just burns and turns red like a lobster. Poor thing gets sunburn so easily so it’s jut duty to ensure that I slap on enough sunscreen on him. First time I ever did that was during our first meeting and we went to Langkawi. I didn’t put enough on his back and boy, oh boy….he sure did suffer.

Last but not least, the land where Vegemite originated. To me Vegemite is the equivalent to the Bovril that you can get in Malaysia. I’m not sure if Vegemite can be found in Malaysia or not but it’s almost staple food here. Surprisingly there are Aussies out there who have not tried it before. I tried it a couple of times early in my pregnancy but it’s just not my cup of tea. It is acquired taste really. After all like Bovril which is beef based, Vegemite is vegetable based - both are salty and certainly are acquired taste.

And there you have it - living life in Australia in a nutshell.

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