Married life down under

Applying for jobs can be a real pain in the neck. Yes, I am at that point in my life once again me so it isn’t much fun right now for me. Talk about preparing loads of copies of your CV and credentials, then endless job hunts and preparation for interviews. I find it as such a tedious hit-and-miss process. Besides, looking for a great job is like finding a needle in a haystack. But once you do land that dream job (if ever you really do), all that work will have been worth it. I am just looking forward to that day.

The little girl ain’t so little anymore. She is growing up to be this precocious and conversant human being who never ceases to amaze us with her innocent yet truthful observations of the world. And not just that, we have started to potty train her as well as she starts school next year already. Last year, she really was just not ready yet because she kept crying on the toilet. But when she was finally ready, it was so much easier and she is pretty independent at it as well. I guess when they’re ready, they really are ready. So, no more accidents on the floor, and thank goodness too for floor tiles!

Ooh, birthday month for the three of us is fast approaching! I could have a long list of wanna-be birthday gifts (maybe that includes a Sony VAIO?), but to be honest, I have absolutely nothing in mind. Ain’t that surprising eh? Well, nothing at least for now. However, I am more keen on travelling local this year, as I have never really had the chance to go on any trips ever since the little girl came about. And now that she is growing up to be quite independent, there is less hesitation now on our part as parents to jump at any chance that we get. We have got 2 trips planned so far, and I am pretty excited just thinking about them! More details to come.

All these natural disasters are making us think about our lives twice (or even a gazillion times). It made me realise how precious life is and how it could be easily taken from us by an act of nature. And it has happened in different parts of the world so it seems as if nobody is spared anymore. When things like this happens, you cannot help for your mind to go to overdrive, with plans for the future (like getting free insurance quotes) just in case (God forbid) something strikes again.