unfinished stories

Wow; so much and also so little has happened.It is one of those days when I don't know where to start and where to proceed.
What the heck? It's my blog and I am not going for any essay competition so i will just rattle on...
Aha. Yesterday me and hubby took sis and her hubby to Ikea. It(I mean Ikea) was BIG, it was FAR. well at least to my standard! Number one son insist it is near and easy to find!Spend the whole morning shopping and I think that was the longest walk darling sister had for a long, long time :p
Come afternoon assembly time and out came 2 beautiful comfy Poang chairs and a grand office chair for my remieser! And what brought about all these? PM decided to give an adjustment to the pensions and sis decided to spoilt hubby by giving him an air-cond hall where he could sit in comfort looking at the share market and the big screen TV.Next, they need to sort of semi-seal the hall so that cool air no escape and thus they need a door. Then it wasn't a good idea and we need a curtain. Next, Ikea was having a sale..................... and I really don't know what happened!
Next, I am suppose to attend an interview at a private school this coming Friday.Now the RM5000 question? Do I want to work? Good question, no answer.E said I should ask myself if I want to go back to work. To me the more precise question is, should I work?........................... another episode of a non ending story.
Next gratuity is in the bank.Look as if I may have porridge for the next 30 years! Had lunch with a fellow retiree and she say we should invest it. Good idea but invest in what? She say UK land cuz she saw the advert in the Star. M.... a little sceptical. So far away. For all you know, one could have bought a swamp land. But then........ who knows.......
Think it is enough of unfinished stories for the time being.Need to be a good wife and go clear some files and a good mother and cook dinner!!!! Ta da....

KWSP

The capital letters were not because it represents the fund but because I am so angry.
Early May, I filled in the necessary forms to withdraw whatever little bit of epf money I have left in the fund. (Took a bulk out when purchasing the house back in 1988) I had to make 3 trips. One to get the forms, then to be told I need a single named account (no join account) and then finally to submit them. I was told to wait for 2 months. One month gone, two months gone, retirement came and 3 months gone. That''s it. Off I go to the Jalan Gasing office to enquire.
To be told that in the month of Jun, JPA made an enquiry about my epf status (a normal procedure as I was to retire optional in July. The epf has to give clearance before my gratuity could be paid out) AND because of the enquiry, my application was canceled!!! And the chick of them never ever decide to inform me.
Soooo. this patient ex civil servant( being so understanding of the way they operate!)
1. Ask them for a clearance letter for JPA so that I could send it to JPA and thus hopefully release my gratuity!!!
2. Politely ask for the forms again so that another application could be done.
All that for that measly small amount left in the fund.
Lastly, let's hope that in 3 months time, I have good news from them

hubby and me getaway

Two weekends ago, hubby and me went on a holiday without the kids and anybody else.We have been planning for a long time .So many things came up. The first idea was to go Japan, then he can't getaway. Then it was an exotic getaway and the agent said the place was full. I actually had already given up hope. Especially after all the postponements. Finally off we went for just an overnight stay! Both claim that the other party couldn't leave the family behind and I believe both are guilty as charged! That's the trouble. We are still learning to let go. The kids were wonderful. As a matter of fact, E was busy helping to pack, to make sure I had everything I need. As we go off, they were busy giving last minute instructions to remember to carry my handbag everywhere I go, to follow daddy so that I won't be lost. Doesn't they sound and act just like us when they went off to camp the first time :) (By the way, Sis was also very cooperative cuz she and hubby took the whole gang out for dinner so we have one thing less to think. Thanks big sister!)
We had a lovely time just taking care of ourselves. It was totally relaxing and for the first time in 23 years we had no care in the world for 24 hours.Why 23 years, that was the number of years ago when the children hadn't come along. Ha Ha Ha
Next time round, we told ourselves that we will make it longer. See how that goes. In the meantime, we hope to plan for a family holiday soon.