Yet minus the weather, December is always a month where most people are on their happy mode. In fact, one hardly has time to feel depressed as there are always Christmas lunches or dinners to go to or gifts to find. For us parents, we’ll be busy preparing for our kid’s school play which also includes enduring to their non-stop practising of the songs and script. Last Friday the nanny had a shock when the young lady said she had nine homework which was more than what she normally gets. It turned out to be nine songs for her play!
Even for us who don’t celebrate it, we look forward to the month as the majority of us are in holiday mood. Last week, there were only one third left in my department. Some even took the opportunity to have long lunches, a rare at my workplace. We usually grab a sandwich or a cup of soup and eat at our desk for a mere 15-20 minutes.
The best part of the month is not Christmas but Boxing Day when the much anticipated sales begin. It is when people will queue for hours and brace themselves for freezing weather just to get desired items which are on sale at 50 per cent off. Occasionally things may go ugly especially when two women want to get the same item. I suppose the sale season does bring out a wild thing out of us. *grins*
Speaking of wild things, the young lady has asked for a trip to the cinema to catch the latest movie, a story based on Maurice Sendak’s book. We didn’t have time this week due to commitments but I am hoping next week we can slot something. I trust her judgment and often, it’d be me enjoying the movie more than she does. Besides, I dont have much choice since the only movies we can watch should be rated PG or U.
Inside all of us is
everything you've seen
everything you've done
everything you've ever loved
There is one in all of us
Inside all of us is hope
Inside all of us is fear
Inside all of us is adventure
Inside all of us is a wild thing
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Oooh, Little D has also requested to watch Wild Thingg. His school had a storytelling session of that book last year and we all enjoyed it - even though frankly speaking I'm not sure the movie is going to be as good as the book.
Yes, it IS the season to be merry, isn't it? ;)
hej! Ms B...and inside all of us is a mystery...have a great week ahead...;-)
this post triggered a dark memory of mine. my good friend committed suicide a few years back. it was a big shock really as she graduated with first class honours in medical school. i guess success doesnt guarentee happiness. and being a doctor herself, she knew exactly how to do it painlessly.
when i did psychiatry a few years back, surprisingly i learnt that the highest suicide rates was in the summer instead of winter!
anyway, about the sales, im hoping to catch a good bargain now that im taking extended unpaid maternity leave! i was at the shopping mall on saturday and the crowd was crazy- i gaveup after an hour. dont forget to update us on your buys! :D
I miss Boxing Day :(
In hindsight, I should have shopped more when I was in UK. My spending power is sooo much better in UK than in Malaysia. I used L'occitane shampoo in UK while now I can only afford H&S. :p hehe
try Mumbai, looking at the state of living, depression should be a all year round issue.
Happy holiday ms B. As for me, I don't think Santa will come to Mumbai, or else his cart will get stuck in traffic!
D,
Movies inspired by books usually couldnt come close to the real thing. OUr imagination runs wild when reading!
Looking forward to the long break. Yippie!
Hi danial,
Hope you are keeping yourself warm up there! Happy holidays yeah.
IDB,
sorry to hear about your friend. I've seen people who have everything yet feel empty. It's better to lead a simple life yet fulfilled. Recently a friend mentioned his staff committed suicide bcos he couldnt cope with the breakup. Such a young lad!
Anyway, sales have already started for a few shops. Cant wait for MD. Spotted a few that I like.
hunny,
I think most stuff back home are expensive. *smile* Plus, we can get things here in bulk and there are plenty of factory outlets.
enjoy the holiday season.
Hi aporn,
Saw you uploaded new pics. Guess you've seen the nice part of Mumbai.
I thought traffic jam is common in asia. *grins*
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