I am so excited because now that we have our house Ty and I are getting a dog just for me. I have missed Jessie so much so we have decided to get me my own dog. His name is George and he is arriving next Tuesday. Simon (Ty's friend) bought one too and George is going to stay with Turbo until we have settled into our new place.
Keith will have a friend to play with while we are at work. Our new house has a huge backyard and lots of enclosed areas so they can both run around freely. George is a long haired jack russel. Check out the photos of him below.
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Busy Bee
Work has begun has it's busy period. We have sent the paper work for doctors to renew their insurance. I have been given more marketing responsibilities which has been fantastic. Ty and I will be attending the MedBall on the 17th of May my boss thought I would have more fun going with Ty than with him. The timing is really bad though because that's the weekend we move into our house.
I have found a fantastic supplier in Melbourne who are representatives for Mindy Mason, Cellini and other great brands so my business can now expand into other brands.
I am emotionally very happy at the moment. When I went to my friends hens night I saw Tuoi and she lost a tonne of weight and I asked her what diet she was on. It was the Herbalife one so I am going to start it tomorrow and see how I go. I was on Xenical but that wasn't working for me, so I'm going to give this a shot. I will keep you posted about my weight loss fingers crossed.
I have found a fantastic supplier in Melbourne who are representatives for Mindy Mason, Cellini and other great brands so my business can now expand into other brands.
I am emotionally very happy at the moment. When I went to my friends hens night I saw Tuoi and she lost a tonne of weight and I asked her what diet she was on. It was the Herbalife one so I am going to start it tomorrow and see how I go. I was on Xenical but that wasn't working for me, so I'm going to give this a shot. I will keep you posted about my weight loss fingers crossed.
Sunday, 27 April 2008
Have had a great long weekend!
Ty and I have had such a fantastic three days together, we even played some shooting games in the arcade. Today we went to Simon's place for lunch and he made roast on the weber, it was delicious as always. I took some photos of his kitchen because I think it looks so amazing. He told me you can get Smeg fridges that are larger but they cost a fortune! He is always great fun to be around, and we talked about different dogs because I am going to get one when we move into the new house.
What a night!
Tonight I went to Chris and Marika's engagement party with Ty. Dinner was at Boticelli's on Flinders Street and the food was awesome. I had the spaghetti marinara and Ty had scotch fillet and I have to say it is the best Italian food I've ever had in Adelaide. Chris and Marika looked so happy and her engagement ring was really pretty, it was a pink sapphire on white gold which was a bit different.
After the dinner I went to my friend Hong's hens night which was hilarious. We went to the Buddha Bar and had a private function room for karaoke. At about 11pm the stripper arrived dressed in medieval gear. It was an x rated version and Hong was such a good sport. It was so good to see my friends Tuoi, Dieu and Tuyet Anh I haven't seen them in so long. Although I only saw Tweetie for about 15 mins cos she had to go home to her three boys. All in all it was a fantastic night!
After the dinner I went to my friend Hong's hens night which was hilarious. We went to the Buddha Bar and had a private function room for karaoke. At about 11pm the stripper arrived dressed in medieval gear. It was an x rated version and Hong was such a good sport. It was so good to see my friends Tuoi, Dieu and Tuyet Anh I haven't seen them in so long. Although I only saw Tweetie for about 15 mins cos she had to go home to her three boys. All in all it was a fantastic night!
Saturday, 26 April 2008
Blogging is addictive!
I can't believe it this is my third post in one day. It's 1:16am and Ty and I just got home from dinner and a movie with Matt and Aisha. I thought I would quickly jump on and see if Clara had blogged and she had! And felt awake enough to do my own.
We had dinner at Caffe Boungiorno's the food wasn't too bad lots of good conversation. After dinner we saw the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall which was hilarious. I definitely recommend watching it, warning there is a bit of male frontal nudity which was off putting but besides that a highly enjoyable romantic comedy. Ty and I joined the Hoyts Movie Club. It's $25 per year and you get $9 movies twice per day (for 2 people) and including saturday nights. We thought it was a great deal cos we like going to the movies.
After the movies we went back to Matt and Aisha's place for coffee and cupcakes. We started planning their wedding even though they aren't engaged which was quite funny. Matt and Ty watched some random show about console games which was very nerdy. But I can't talk I'm blogging at 1 in the morning WTF???
One social event down 3 more to go. I am going to be sooo tired on Monday!
We had dinner at Caffe Boungiorno's the food wasn't too bad lots of good conversation. After dinner we saw the movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall which was hilarious. I definitely recommend watching it, warning there is a bit of male frontal nudity which was off putting but besides that a highly enjoyable romantic comedy. Ty and I joined the Hoyts Movie Club. It's $25 per year and you get $9 movies twice per day (for 2 people) and including saturday nights. We thought it was a great deal cos we like going to the movies.
After the movies we went back to Matt and Aisha's place for coffee and cupcakes. We started planning their wedding even though they aren't engaged which was quite funny. Matt and Ty watched some random show about console games which was very nerdy. But I can't talk I'm blogging at 1 in the morning WTF???
One social event down 3 more to go. I am going to be sooo tired on Monday!
Friday, 25 April 2008
Beth has left the building!
Well we just saw Beth Phan and Clara off at the airport and it was very sad! I managed to hold my tears in until they got on the plane. After the airport Ty and I went to Ikea to have a look around. We are getting storage ideas for our new house, plus there are some odds and ends we need. It's not far now and I managed to do some packing this morning. Most of the kitchen stuff is packed and I will probably do some more on Sunday.
Tonight we are going out for dinner and a movie with Matt and Aisha. Anthony might come along. I am feeling quite sick but the Codral seems to be helping.
Tonight we are going out for dinner and a movie with Matt and Aisha. Anthony might come along. I am feeling quite sick but the Codral seems to be helping.
Thursday, 24 April 2008
One more night!
Well it's only one more night til Beth, Phan and Clara go back to Brisbane, and I am so sad. It has been so wonderful having them here in Adelaide. We had a farewell dinner for them tonight and mum made steamboat which was delicious. Beth has had an accident prone day today. She cut her lip which bled and it broke my heart to see her cry I actually starting getting teary pethatic I know. And then she went to TTP with Phan and Clara for a babycino and got her hand stuck between the seats at the food court and it got a bit bruised poor thing. Phan wanted to buy her a Wiggles guitar cos she had been hurt so many times, but Clara wouldn't let him ha haa.
She was in fine form over dinner making really loud laughing noises. And doing her no deal but really excitedly. She also kept making faces at dad the one we call her "ugly face" it was so cute!
Tomorrow we are going over to mum and dad's for a farewell lunch, and then they go to the airport and leave around 3 ish. I am sooooo sad, a day of tears I think! I love my niece so much she is the love of my life (besides ty of course). And since the day she was born I have been a much happier person.
She was in fine form over dinner making really loud laughing noises. And doing her no deal but really excitedly. She also kept making faces at dad the one we call her "ugly face" it was so cute!
Tomorrow we are going over to mum and dad's for a farewell lunch, and then they go to the airport and leave around 3 ish. I am sooooo sad, a day of tears I think! I love my niece so much she is the love of my life (besides ty of course). And since the day she was born I have been a much happier person.
Coming soon... Oriental Blossom
I have been doing alot of soul searching lately. And I think I am going through a mid mid-life crisis. To be honest I am not happy in my job and I need a new challenge. So I have decided to enter the retail industry as a side job. Therefore I give you the beginnings of Oriental Blossom, the beginnings of my venture into the online shopping boom. This is only a start but keep your eyes peeled. I am hoping this will give me a stepping stone into one day owning my own shop.
I am a true believer in doing what you love. My whole life I have worked in jobs where I have done it just to pay the bills. And while I know most people do that, I don't want to be one of them. I have been through too much in my life to keep wasting it. I want to be happy and fulfilled. Therefore I will be joining a government funded group that help people start their own business. I know I am taking a huge risk but I am not worried I feel I need to do this to end any doubts. I feel I was always meant to have this shop and if it doesn't work out I won't have any regrets because I know at least I tried.
All the most succesful people in the world started at the bottom and were told they wouldn't make it. But they took that risk and that is what makes them successful. Oprah was told that if she didn't change her name she would never be successful she ignored the doubters. And she is now one of the most successful business women in the world. I am no Oprah but in some small way I hope to live my dream and I hope you will follow me on this journey. I will keep you posted. Watch this space.
I am a true believer in doing what you love. My whole life I have worked in jobs where I have done it just to pay the bills. And while I know most people do that, I don't want to be one of them. I have been through too much in my life to keep wasting it. I want to be happy and fulfilled. Therefore I will be joining a government funded group that help people start their own business. I know I am taking a huge risk but I am not worried I feel I need to do this to end any doubts. I feel I was always meant to have this shop and if it doesn't work out I won't have any regrets because I know at least I tried.
All the most succesful people in the world started at the bottom and were told they wouldn't make it. But they took that risk and that is what makes them successful. Oprah was told that if she didn't change her name she would never be successful she ignored the doubters. And she is now one of the most successful business women in the world. I am no Oprah but in some small way I hope to live my dream and I hope you will follow me on this journey. I will keep you posted. Watch this space.
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Starting to feel sad :(
Well it's only two more sleeps til Beth, Clara and Phan leave Adelaide and head back to Brisbane. The last few days have been so good for me emotionally. I have been alot happier since they have been back and it will be sad to see them go.
Beth has been so funny and kept us in hysterics. She can dance, loves to talk saying "mum mum" and "daddy", can do no deal, hi five, and give kisses. I am going to miss her so much.
This weekend is going to be jammed pack. Anzac Day we say goodbye to Beth. At night we are going to dinner and a movie with Aisha Matt and Anthony. Saturday I am having lunch with Lyna. Saturday night is Marika and Chris's engagement and then I have a hens night after the dinner. On Sunday we are going to Simon's place for a bbq. On Monday I will need to go back to work to rest.
Will let you know how the weekend pans out and if I survive.
Beth has been so funny and kept us in hysterics. She can dance, loves to talk saying "mum mum" and "daddy", can do no deal, hi five, and give kisses. I am going to miss her so much.
This weekend is going to be jammed pack. Anzac Day we say goodbye to Beth. At night we are going to dinner and a movie with Aisha Matt and Anthony. Saturday I am having lunch with Lyna. Saturday night is Marika and Chris's engagement and then I have a hens night after the dinner. On Sunday we are going to Simon's place for a bbq. On Monday I will need to go back to work to rest.
Will let you know how the weekend pans out and if I survive.
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Great Day
On Sunday we had a party for my brother Phan's 30th and it was a great day. He was a very reluctant birthday boy and it took alot of convincing from Clara that he needed to do something for his 30th. As usual Clara and I got way too much food, but her idea of getting half bbq chickens and half meat worked out really well. The party didn't feel like much work at all.
We did a Superman (Phan's favourite Superhero) theme and Ty photo shopped a photo of him looking like Superman which was hilarious. We also embarrassed him and put up photos of him as a kid and very dorky primary school boy. I did a speech and revealed a lot of little secrets about him that only his family know, needless to say I am worried about what he is going to say on my 40th.
I got to catch up with Chi, Mitch and Thomas who is a crack up. Him and Mai were watching Hi - 5 and he kept pushing Beth who didn't appreciate that one little bit. She likes her space and Thomas is definitely a close talker. But they were so cute, at one point Thomas wanted to dance with Beth but by then she had decided that he was a bully : ) . Thomas is such a good looking boy and one day is going to break some hearts, watch out ladies, plus he gives the best sloppy kisses.
All in all a great day was had, and in the end I think Phan was glad that he got to catch up with everyone while he was in Adelaide.
We did a Superman (Phan's favourite Superhero) theme and Ty photo shopped a photo of him looking like Superman which was hilarious. We also embarrassed him and put up photos of him as a kid and very dorky primary school boy. I did a speech and revealed a lot of little secrets about him that only his family know, needless to say I am worried about what he is going to say on my 40th.
I got to catch up with Chi, Mitch and Thomas who is a crack up. Him and Mai were watching Hi - 5 and he kept pushing Beth who didn't appreciate that one little bit. She likes her space and Thomas is definitely a close talker. But they were so cute, at one point Thomas wanted to dance with Beth but by then she had decided that he was a bully : ) . Thomas is such a good looking boy and one day is going to break some hearts, watch out ladies, plus he gives the best sloppy kisses.
All in all a great day was had, and in the end I think Phan was glad that he got to catch up with everyone while he was in Adelaide.
Thursday, 17 April 2008
It's great to have my niece back in Adelaide!
The last couple of weeks at work has been really slow, which I hate because the day just drags. I had to do my second presentation on behalf of MIGA (where I work) to Adelaide Uni tonight which went well. I'm getting more comfortable with presentations and I don't get as nervous as I used to.
Socially things have been great. Our friends Marika and Chris just got engaged and we are so happy for them. They are such a cute couple and so in love. Chris picked out the ring himself which was a brave move but Marika loved it. Last weekend Ty and I went to the Matchbox 20 concert and it was AWESOME. Rob Thomas is such a fantastic live performer and he is so hot. They played two of our favourite songs, Hang and When You're Gone.
On Tuesday Phan, Clara and Beth came down from Brisbane, and it feels like mum and dad's house has come alive again. Beth is just too cute, she has grown up so much since the last time we saw her. She has more teeth and she walks around like a little penguin. She has a really funny dance move and loves boogie-ing to her favourite tunes. She is so well behaved and a really easy going happy little girl. It's been so wonderful having her home, and I look forward to the end of my work day when I can go home and play with my gorgeous niece. It's also been great having Phan home and seeing him be silly and interact with my other brothers it's heart warming. And I have Clara back to gossip and just have our girly chats with which I've really missed. It's going to be so sad when they go back to Brissie, it sucks that they have to live there for the next 2 years, but at least we get them back eventually.
Socially things have been great. Our friends Marika and Chris just got engaged and we are so happy for them. They are such a cute couple and so in love. Chris picked out the ring himself which was a brave move but Marika loved it. Last weekend Ty and I went to the Matchbox 20 concert and it was AWESOME. Rob Thomas is such a fantastic live performer and he is so hot. They played two of our favourite songs, Hang and When You're Gone.
On Tuesday Phan, Clara and Beth came down from Brisbane, and it feels like mum and dad's house has come alive again. Beth is just too cute, she has grown up so much since the last time we saw her. She has more teeth and she walks around like a little penguin. She has a really funny dance move and loves boogie-ing to her favourite tunes. She is so well behaved and a really easy going happy little girl. It's been so wonderful having her home, and I look forward to the end of my work day when I can go home and play with my gorgeous niece. It's also been great having Phan home and seeing him be silly and interact with my other brothers it's heart warming. And I have Clara back to gossip and just have our girly chats with which I've really missed. It's going to be so sad when they go back to Brissie, it sucks that they have to live there for the next 2 years, but at least we get them back eventually.
Tuesday, 1 April 2008
Maroon 5 Concert
Last night Ty, Aisha and I went to the Maroon 5 concert. The opening act was One Republic, they were okay but most of their songs sounded the same. The highlight of their performance was hearing Apologise. Maroon 5 opened with "Harder to Breathe" and that sounded awesome. But the concert was very short only 1hr 15 minutes, and the lead singer Adam Levine wasn't very warm or friendly. At times the music felt too loud and I thought I was getting old, but a reviewer also commented on the sound level. What songs they actually performed were really good but you left feeling a bit ripped off. Overall one of the more disappointing concerts I've been too. Our moods weren't fantastic, Aisha and I were really tired and Ty was sick.
As mentioned Ty has gastro and isn't feeling well at all. It's a good thing I stocked up on toilet paper cos he spends most of his time in there at the moment. There must be a bug going around because I've been feeling really run down and congested, looks like the winter colds are coming round.
As mentioned Ty has gastro and isn't feeling well at all. It's a good thing I stocked up on toilet paper cos he spends most of his time in there at the moment. There must be a bug going around because I've been feeling really run down and congested, looks like the winter colds are coming round.
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