October

I think I am developing a habit of writing about September in October, and talking about October in November.

If not for yenew’s quick hello and reminder, I’d probably remain lazy and not click on the “New Post” button.

October has been a month of decisions and changes.

On decisions, I never knew there could be so many things to decide on.
From the color of the walls, to window grills, to the lamination of the kitchen cabinets.. to the lightings, sinks, toilet bowls.. we had to decide, decide, decide.

The flat is coming together quite nicely.
We have chosen almost everything that needs to be chosen. The fake Italian floor tiles have been laid, plastering done, and the next stage would the installation of the air conditioners and rewiring, followed by all the carpentry work.

We have bought the big ticket items like the fridge, washing machine, dryer as well as furniture for the dining and living room.
Bed frame, check. Mattress, check.
Honeymoon, check!

It is liberating to spend by the thousands, you know. Though instead of feeling rich and happy, we always walk away feeling poor and happy.

We are a pretty decisive couple, which I guess is a good thing. We do look for good deals but we do not visit 10 shops before deciding on one thing to buy.
The bf, however, has a habit of going to another shop to check the price of something we have already bought, just to confirm we got it at the same or lower price.
As someone who has never believed in discussing answers after the exams, I am both amused and at times frustrated by this strange, auntie habit of his. ^^

Anyway. On changes.
JBB is leaving for the US right now, as I write this entry.
I have yet to really feel the impact of his departure, though I am not sure if it is simply because it’s going to be a delayed response, or I am just not going to feel anything.

I have also yet to really feel the impact of FJB’s presence in my life, though for this, I am very sure it is a delayed response.
She is difficult to figure out. Most of the time she looks either serious/stern, or she simply looks bored. I have no idea what she thinks or feels about me/my work because she only talks about facts and next steps. She tries to smile from time to time, but it doesn’t get rid of that serious, don’t-mess-with-me image.
The funniest thing is, sometimes I think I might be staring at my own reflection. The bf says my retribution has come. Haha.

In other unrelated news, my latest obsession is 败犬女王.
Yes, I know it is not that new anymore. But when else would the DVD set cost you only $19.90? Hee.
It’s been a long time since I have watched something so funny, so touching, so heartfelt, so inspiring..  I am forcing the bf to watch it too. Haha.
I am at episode 27 (out of 30).. and I actually can’t bear to finish the series.

I have lots to write about the show but I will save it for the next entry.