Home..or House?

home [ hōm ] noun

Definition:

1. residence: the place where a person, family, or household lives

 

house [ howss ]

noun  1. dwelling: a building made for people to live in, especially one built for a single family of occupants

These days, going back to a house is more meaningful than going back “home”.

I’m getting sick of people living in the house (probably that includes me) and the house itself

This is just too much

I need to build a tiny space for myself for me to called tiny “home” or tiny “nest”. I guess I should be happier that way.

The whole house does not belong to me. It does not go the one I want it to be. That’s the reason I need a tiny place for myself. Whatever happens outside is generally not a concern anymore. At least I an start doing the stuff my way in my tiny place called “nest” or “home”.

Looking at the condition of the whole house and the occupants there is really very demotivating. These days I find solace among my colleagues (eventhough my job is not the best in the world). At least I can just forget about stuff which I should forget for 8+ hours.

After working hours, it is a complete different theme.

Why?

Damn sian..

Today i took a very long time just to do dishes.. 1/2 hour I guess. 10 minutes or less for some people to complete their dinner. But do you know how long I needed to cook. More than an hour to fry fish and more than 8 hours to slow cook the black bean soup. But some people only took about a bowl in total. I feel so sian until I decided to take my own swwet time to clear the dinner table and to wash the yard floor. Yes, I admit that I’m a freak in terms of cleanliness and it makes a reason why I want to write this post.

I hate it -

1. when I see newspaper on the sofa
2. that the study room’s messiness is never ending.. It’s so freaking upsetting that I want ot beautify the room but people are just not helping
3. when people start picking my newly washed clothes without bathing and changing to clean clothes
4. when people start folding my newly washed clothes without bathing and changing to clean clothes AND mopping the floor clean.
5. to see urine stain on the toilet bowl
6. to see files lying everywhere.. it’s always that things taken are not put back to the original place
7. that it’s my 1/3 home but still can’t do all I want it to be
8. when I said I want to ReST but I couldn’t
9. for many other reasons.

With all these, I’m pondering now-

1. whether is it appropriate to live with other people
2. Am I a person who can only live on her own or at least with people who have the same standard of home living as myself e.g. my mom

 

I know that I have a lot of frustration inside me. And YES, I’m complaining!!

Dear…….

To You!! Why are you doing all these stuff to me all the time? Anniversary gift, izzit??!!

What last chance? you have been asking for that for the past 10 years. This thing will never end!!

You are always cheating on me!!!! Did I do anything wrong to YOU??!!!!

You tell me,, what have I cheated you on?!! Cheat you to give you a memorable birthday??!!! Look what I got in return!!!

All your cheats AFFECT me, DIRECTLY!!

I say what?!! You don’t deserve any more chances from me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

N

No more countdown…

The day has come and go… And it’s a wake up call with no regrets..

D’s birthday – 2 days to go

Food list (main dish)

1. Rendang chicken – 2nd mom
2. Fried chicken / drummet – 2nd mom
3. Curry chicken – Godma
4. Mee siam – Aunty Alice
5. Mee (non-spicy) – 2nd mom
6. Fried rice – 2nd mom
7. Vegetable dish – 2nd mom

Food list (side dishes)

1. Tauhu sumbat – mom
2. Agar-agar – Adrian
3. Sandwich – Adrian
4. Fried sausages – me
5. Salad – me
6. Cordial drinks (Orange juice) – FP
7. Fruits – FP
8. Birthday cake – FP

Total guest - 29 Adults, 9 kids

D’s birthday – 11 days to go..

Friday night

Go back to Seremban. Cook story - need to go back to Seremban for some activities with friends

Saturday (20/9)

Fetch everyone from Seremban to my house. Some will take the commuter and some come by my car.Hopefully to reach KL by noon

12pm – Prepare all the dishes which can only be prepared in KL.

3 pm – Rehearsal with kids on birthday song

3:45 pm – Decoration and arrangements of seats and food

5 pm - Tie up loose ends

7:00-7:30 pm – Arrival of guest

7:40 – D come home. Have to pakat with Kent to cook up a story to stay out late until this time.

Things to do

1. Check out birthday cake at Polar and Puff in Pavilion
2. Prepare decoration
3. Bring back photos to scan
4. Buy birthday gift

D’s Birthday – 12 days to go..

I’ve emailed and informed the necessary people for the day.. Somehow sad that Lisa can’t make it as she will be in Bali during that time. Anyhow, she mentioned to me some things that need to be considered.. SPACE.

Can my 945sqft accomodate 40+ people. Something which I need to think about. There are few options to be considered:

1. Relook at the guest list. Only invite people that are really close to D
2. Ask management on the availability of an event hall. Something which I don’t really fancy
3. Do it at KJ (D’s family house)

I would prefer Option 1 as doing it at home is more fun, and somehow if people do it for me at home, I’ll feel even more loved and near.

So, while waiting for the right time to check with the Management, I’ll just slash the guest list. Have already informed Kent about it and he is willing to help, but Shirley will not be arnd too during the time due to Company trip. So, once i’ve finalised everything I’ll plan on the timing with Kent.

Next thing to do.

1. Scheduling for Friday night leading to Saturday
2. Food list
3. Birthday present

Hope everything goes smoothly.

 

Update: 9/9/08 (Time: 0019)

Food list

1. Rendang chicken – 2nd mom
2. Fried chicken – 2nd mom
3. Curry chicken – Godma
4. Mee siam – Aunty Alice
5. Mee/Meehoon (non-spicy) – mom
6. Vegetable dish
7. White rice – Cook at home or Fried rice – 2nd mom
8. Taufu sumbat – mom
9. Agar agar – mom
10. Salad – me
11. Sausages/ham – me
12. Egg and ham sandwich – Me
13. Drinks – me
14. Fruits – me
15. Birthday cake – me

14 days to D’s b’day..

Today I’m starting my plan for D’s surprised birthday. My sister will be back for this occasion, and that’s a yay for me. the guest list first.

GUEST LIST

D’s family

1. D’s parents
2. Alvin & Amy
3. Grandma
4. Uncle Henry, Aunty Joe, Colin & Gavin
5. Uncle Robert & Aunty Margaret

D’s friends

1. Kent and Shirley
2. Shoaib and wife
3. Yong and wife

My family

1. Mom & che
2. Mi & Pa
3. Simon, Adeline, Yeanni, Jooie, Bobo, Keanne (still don’t know how to spell his name right)
4. Ye Ma & Lisa (Bali)
5. Vincent, Peggy, Vanessa & Cheryl
6. Amy, Keong, Adrian & Mervyn
7. Ai Ai, Jesselyn & Hubby
8. Teck Lai, Mei, and 3 kids

43 - 36 adults, 7 kids

Updated list as at 8/9/08 – 34 (27 adults and 7 kids)

FOOD

My family

1. Rendang chicken
2. Fried chicken

D’s mom

1. Bihun siam/cili
2. Pongteh

Hmm… out of idea. Looks like it is time to gather some ideas from ppl around me.

Moving on – Labuan

Finally, we are off to Labuan. Pray for Amitabha to bless us all (Mom, D, Aunty Lan, Uncle Will and Aunty Alice, Ma&Pa, Aunty Ying, Amy, Keong and myself to have a safe flight and sae trip to and fro Labuan. Will post pics when I have the time after I come home.

Amitofo..

Blogging

What a shame.. This is only my fourth entry. When can I really sit at home to blog. I hope this weekend.