Beach Gals

I am back from a trip together with friends and boy was it interesting. There weren't any incredible activities. Just talking, laughing and more talking and laughing. I think I speak for my friends too, it was a nice break that we all deserved. We had some nice food and I particularly hauled in more than RM300 of dried sea food: scallops, oysters and salted fish. Unfortunately, there weren't many interesting or hot looking people around and the hotel we went (Holiday Villa, Cherating) was pretty empty and slightly run down. But we still enjoyed the trip and the beach. It was clean and beautiful and not crowded. I think it's a good place to bring the whole family too, about 4 hours drive from KL.

The gals shared many stories; mostly funny, a few sad and some that cannot be retold! Only thing we should have done but did not do was getting wet in the pool or on the beach! My bikini did not see the light, fortunately for people around the hotel.

After we came back, the gals and I have been sharing photos and comments on facebook. They definitely enjoyed the trip as much as I did, even if I am down with a sorethoart.

My kids were great with their dad while I was away, my hubby did a good job keeping them happy. I definitely look forward for another such trip again, somewhere else so I am sure my hubby can do a good job again, ;).

To make it up to the kids, we will be bringing them to the pool for a swim this Saturday. Will be meeting my sis and brothers and their families at their condo in KL. We will also celebrate my belated birthday there.

Holiday Upcoming

Finally, the day for me to leave my kids to my hubby and enjoy 3 days 2 nights of girly fun is around the corner. It took the girls many emails and date changes before it was finally set to this weekend. Not to be wet blanket, but I actually do not expect a whole lot from this vacation. A lot of girly chats for sure but I doubt there will be overflowing adventures and excitement. Not young and carefree anymore, girls. But nevertheless, it's been a long while since I have gone on a vacation, so will make the most of it. Who knows, maybe I will be proven wrong. We may actually have loads of crazy fun. Well, will just have to wait and see :).

I still have not packed and do not know what clothes to bring. Looking at my current shape, i doubt it will make any difference :P. But I do have a new hairstyle which I am still not used to. I have to tell myself just relax and have fun, don't think too much!

As prmoised, here are some pictures I took of my girl with the new lens. Will be taking more pictures during my trip.

About Sick Kids, Stocks and Religious Freedom

My kids are all down with the coxsackie virus (a.k.a. the hand, foot and mouth disease). Started with my second son last Friday, I think he got it from the kindergarten. Now he is better but my eldest and youngest are both infected! I was worried at first but the GP told us that it should be a milder virus since my second son got better in just 3 days. The problem is with the spots that grew inside their mouth, they caused them discomfort when trying to eat or drink. My baby girl didn't sleep well at all last night and my hubby and I took turns to attend to her. I hope they will get well soon so that they won't spend their school holidays in agony...

On a different matter, I posted about preparing for our retirement some time back. Ever since then, I have finished the Rich Dad, Poor Dad book and is reading up other books about investment. And I finally started my trading accounts last week. Unfortunately, the first stock I got myself into is already making me a loss! I knew when I bought it that this is a risky stock but high risk also means high returns or high loss. Anyways, I didn't invest too much in it and I still have hope that it will recover enough for me to at least cut loss or gain a little money.

Now for another different matter entirely too, would like to share with you another article from Colin Shafer on Malaysian Insider about religious freedom in Malaysia. Something everyone knows but no one talks about. Since I am super buzy with 3 sick kids, ailing stock and a headache, this is all for this week. Cheerio... And don't forget, world cup is starting this Friday....