sun less day
Posted by: amanda on: December 10, 2009
This is my third day in Canada. The first day was snowing and cloudy, second day was cloudy, and last night was snowing, now it turns into rain. I haven’t seen the sun for so many days, it is depressing. The cold also makes everyone staying in the house instead of going out.
We all went out for a walk yesterday afternoon, it was not too cold. Many houses have decorating lights on for the christmas. It is very beautiful. My children have lots of energy, they ran and ran. They said we walked too slow. We went out for dinner last night at a restaurant known for roast chicken and ribs. The foods were not too good, but you cannot expect good foods in canada, haha. After dinner, we went to a children’s place, the place is similar to the one in penang, children can climb, run, hide, etc. They are loving that place. I am afraid Ray will ask us to go there every day.
My dad is learning computer stuff from my bro-in-law. They spent most time talking about computer boring stuffs. He took my dad out for shopping computer and electronic stuffs, my dad is enjoying his stay here. My mom is enjoying my sis’s video collection, she has many many TV series to watch. She started a TVB series, I do not follow her. I don’t like TVB much. I always enjoy chatting with my sis. We enjoy the girl talks very much!
We are going to swim tonight. That is the only sports my sis does now. She used to play squash very often, but it is impossible to play with her big tummy. Swimming is good for her. Hope my children will behave in the swimming pool!
it is snowing
Posted by: amanda on: December 7, 2009
We arrived in canada last night. Bro-in-law came to pick us up at the airport, sis did not come, the car would be too small to drive the entire family. It was not that cold, not much colder than suzhou. The children were disappointed because they did not see snow.
After a long drive, got back to sis’s house, and she was so happy to see us. She has a big stomach, haha. My parents were so happy to see her. As usual, my parents so happy to see her, I see tears in their eyes. Me too. My sis looks like a different person, her belly is big and cannot even hug her without touching her belly haha. I wanted to have a long talk with her, but she looks very tired.
My sis still works. My mom asked her to stop working, but she works till the end of this month. She is a tough one, she can take care of herself very well. I woke up early and was in the kitchen with her when she was preparing to go to work. I see her prepare her own breakfast, make her hot chocolate, pack for lunch, etc …. she is so independent even though her belly is so big that makes her hard to move. I opened the door for her and saw her get into her car slowly, drove away. Comparing to her, I always have helps from everyone when I need it. I feel sad for her and felt I am so lucky.
Her house has only 3 bedrooms. She has a housemate, but she moved out temporary to let us use her room. I stay in her room. Parents stay in the baby’s room. The baby’s room only has a baby bed, and a double bed.
It is snowing now. The children all went out to play with snow, along with my mom ….
get some, lose some
Posted by: amanda on: December 6, 2009
I always believe we get something we want, we always lost something we already have. It is just like the children game Derek played, once he collects 5 items, he cannot collect more without releasing what he already has. We got a lot of stuffs we wanted, but at the same time we also sacrifice a lot till now.
The point that I am trying to say is cherish what you have, when you want something more, be prepare to give up something you already have.
shanghai
Posted by: amanda on: December 4, 2009
We all went to shanghai (except him) yesterday afternoon and came back at night. We took a train there.
We spent most time on 步行街, we shopped, we had dinner, we rest and everything there. It was cold, I got a hat for myself, but the children were well prepared. They worn worm. My mom and I were busy shopping and my dad who took Nee and Derek, went shopping, my dad’s style. Other than hat, I bought scarf, 2 blouses, and 1 dress. My mom got 2 sweaters for my dad and 1 pair of jeans for herself. Stuffs are not really that cheap.
My dad bought a mp3 player looks like ipod, but I think he got cheated. It is not ipod and it is very light. He said he wants to use it to learn english. I don’t think that thing can last very long, haha. I suggested ask feng feng to donate one of her ipods. She has 2-3 ipods, last time I saw. He also bought a few books, I cannot imagine he has to bring the books to china with him, so heavy. Surprisingly the children did not get anything. I think he must have bought stuffs small in size for them, don’t want to let me know.
When we met up with my dad and the children for dinner, they cannot eat much. My dad took them to kentucky again. We had dinner at Japanese noodles restaurant, the foods were nice. I like their noodles soup. After dinner, they all wanted to go home. Finding a taxi is also very stressful, people are very aggressive in catching taxi. We did not get home till 9pm.
cannot sleep at night
Posted by: amanda on: December 3, 2009
I am really becoming a night owl (or night rat), I cannot sleep till 1 or 2am. I have many things bother me, everytime I try to sleep, I ended up laying on the bed for hours could not sleep. I think I need exercise to release stress or retail therapy.
Speaking of my dad, he is really boring here, always want to go out shopping. I know going out with him, the first thing he looks for is coffee shop to sit down, eats. He suggested we go to Guan Qian Street again this evening. Haha. He bought a really fancy tea set, he keeps asking us to try the tea he makes. I am not good in tasting tea, they all taste the same to me.
dinner
Posted by: amanda on: December 2, 2009
We went out for dinner with his colleagues from taiwan and his boss and boss’s wife today. Including me, there are 3 ladies and 5 men. We went to a strange restaurant (strange only to me), their main dish are mongolia dish. I did not order of course, let the person knows how to order do the work 
When asked what I don’t eat, I said I do not eat anything other than chicken, pork, beef, and definitely no exotic foods. They all laughed. I have to say it first because I see “exotic” foods on the menu. I never understand why people want to eat these animals, in fact, I’m with my sis on this, she keeps her diet mainly on vege and chicken, less and less on red meat.
After dinner, the taiwan guys speak softly among themselves, from their looks, I know what they want to go. To avoid this situation, I went to toilet and immediately joined by the boss’s wife. We chit chat a bit in toilet. She is from beijing, her accent is a bit hard to understand, but she is very pleasant. She looks like about my age, maybe early 30’s. I asked if she works? She laughed at me, and said let the guys work and women spend their money. Haha, I did not know what to say, I just smiled
After we went out, the guys were ready to leave. They decided to go to a karaoke. Looks like they go there very often. They seem to know the lady at the front, I paid attention at him, he smiled to her, but I have a feeling that he is not the first time there. What to do, this seems normal to these people here, they eat, they talk, and they come to karaoke mainly to talk more. I got there, husband and I sat toward the middle, they started talking really loud. Then there is a lady come in to invite people to sing. I finally gave up and moved to a corner by the TV, better to listen to the song then listen to their loud talk, which I have no clue of what they are talking.
About 9:30pm, I signal him I want to go home. He just replied with hand signal — wait. It is tiring already. We finally left the place at 9:45pm. The boss and his wife also left at the same time, one taiwan guy just started singing, surprisingly his voice is very good, haha. The boss went to pay, I wanted to know how much it cost, but did not see it
I only so glad to leave, the dinner started at 5:30pm, then karaoke ends at 10pm, that is like 4.5 hours just entertain the people I do not know. Whole time I keep smiling, my face is tired too. I am not very good in entertaining people.
We got home, only Nee is up. Just have time to say good night to her. After taking shower, he went straight to bed. I don’t think he enjoy very much, he left work at 8am, it is a long day.
honesty in a marriage
Posted by: amanda on: December 1, 2009
Wow … first day in december. I cannot believe time flies so fast.
Honesty is a very important aspect of a marriage. If we cannot be honest to our partner, how can we expect him or her to trust us. I am not saying the partner should know everything about our past, but the partner should know at least know everything now and in the future. Everyone made mistake, I know that. I am willing to forgive mistakes made in the past and we will face the future together. I made mistakes. Thank you for the honesty and the trust. I am really happy that we open up to each other. There is nothing to worry about or to afraid of as we have been married for so many years and with 3 children.
I feel so good today, I have my lovely husband back!!!!
vacation – update 5
Posted by: amanda on: November 30, 2009
Sunday he and I went out to order breakfast and brought it home. We ordered dim sum, congee, “yao char kuai” — cantonese style breakfast. We did not know where to go, but he called and asked friends where to buy. Some of them were half sleeping and no one know. We ended up asking the taxi driver. The taxi driver took us to a big restaurant close to town. We ordered and waited at the taxi for less than 15 minutes. Whole time the taxi driver was talking to him, asking him for a job for his son. The taxi driver is a good father, I do not know if he will hire the taxi driver’s son, but he gave him his secretary’s number. So nice of him.
After breakfast, we spent time at home talking, watching tv, etc. We went out to a small amusement park for children. I got bruises on my knee thanks to the small car I was riding with Nee. We had McDonalds for dinner. We got home, and he went back to office to do his works.
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We have no plan today, I wish I can rest more, I did not have enough sleep.
how to run in high heels
Posted by: amanda on: November 28, 2009
For those women who does not know how to run in high heels, I suggest you read this post. The last step is funny: “Have a copy of your health insurance card with you. This way, if you do fall while running, you will have the information you need to get treated for a sprained ankle or even broken bone.”
http://www.ehow.com/how_2282245_run-high-heels.html
Why do I post this? Because I see so many women wearing high heels and boots in china, and it is amazing when they can run in high heels. I cannot.
I know wearing high heels looks more feminine, but we do not need to wear high heels to everywhere we go, right? I can understand who needs to wear it for work purpose, but I cannot understand why some wear them to everywhere, not to mention they wear to climb the great wall. Just my personal observation, haha.
Don’t let the guy who invented high heels to put all women as slave to his invention!!!!
vacation – update 4
Posted by: amanda on: November 28, 2009
Today we went to hangzhou.
We left at 8:30am, on a big BMW with a really friendly and good looking driver, haha. He was waiting for us at 8am.
We went to have breakfast at a restaurant which is famous for its beijing dishes. We had soya milk, buns and lots of different small cold dishes. I do not find the foods that good, but I like the soya milk. It is fresh. My children like the bun, they have many kinds of buns.
We went to west lake (si hu) first, we took the boat ride and went on the famous bridge. Let my children release their energy, which is good. It was a cold and windy. But children not afraid of cold, haha. My dad was the first one found a tea house, he “ran” in immediately and sat down to rest. We all went in to rest and not in 2 minutes, Nee wants to go out to run again. Poor him, he has to take them all out. That will let him know it is not easy to take care of 3 children.
We went to two other temples — nothing too spectacular. Derek lost his glove, we can’t find it. He wanted to go back to find them. My mom nag me a bit for not put their gloves in my bag, but my dad immediately said he will buy him another one. Derek is not too happy, but that is the price to pay if he does not take care of his own stuffs. It is not that cold.
Lunch we went to a restaurant close to the lake. This restaurant is special, we order the dishes downstairs. They have many variety and sample downstairs for us to order. I have no idea how to order, but as always, he and my dad were busy “investigating” the sample. My mom and I just happy that we do not have to worry about it.
After lunch, we all voted to go shopping. We went to a mall close by, not very big, but still lots of people. The driver said don’t buy any silk or tea there, he knows another place that sells good stuffs. Later we went to a tea house, there is someone who made tea for us to enjoy. They were trying to sell us tea leaves, he asks them to go out, not too politely. I gave him a nasty look, he blinks. I bought two small pillows filled with tea leaves, they smell very good.
By that time, it is already dark, and we’re leaving hang zhou. We did not get home till 9pm. Of course on the way back, he ta pao more foods home. I think the colder the weather, the more we eat. I find myself eat lots too, haha.
I voted not to go to najing tomorrow. My husband found a children place to go tomorrow, not too far. I sometimes pity his secretary, he called her at 9pm on saturday night to ask her where is a good place to bring children to go. It is not even a work related question. People here works really hard to earn money.
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