computer down

Oh Oh Oh, the house computer is down and I have to resort using Ad's. The frustrating part are all my favourites are not on the screen so I have to patiently search for them. That's the problem when one get too attached to something. You will feel lost with it's absence. But with a little effort, things will get back to normal. ie Ad will have a new folder in his computer with his mother's name.
I am yet to put my the photos on our holidays in PD with sis and hubby. It was a good trip and as usual I have blogging it in my 'brain' for sometime. With some luck, it will turn into words and pictures. Wait a minute , it won't be entirely my fault because the computer is down and I can't download the photos and that goes for hubby's birthday, mummy's day and daddy's day. Phew, that off my6 chest. I can now go back to 'Wild Swans'. ; )

Meeting up with ex student

Had a nice chat with an ex student over lunch yesterday. RJ being my first batch of student is one of those who kept a steady contact with me. One can remember them as 19 years old student and they are now matured and have done well in life. Talking about having done well in life, it is to mean that they have a feeling of satisfaction in life. Not in terms of dollars and cents but in all other ways.
We sat at a little cafe and had a heart to heart talk. We share some common experiences and some common characteristics. We saw our weaknesses and we laugh over as we reminded each other on what it SHOULD be and realise that overall we are both just as guilty.
Thanks again RJ for the company and lunch. I enjoyed both.

Being Naughty

Having guilt feelings biting in this morning. Been having request to give tuition but I am not keen to travel to Subang for RM400 especially in the evening. If I am more desperate, I should arrange for 2 groups to cover 4 hours and get an income of RM8oo.
Next ex boss offer a class at Banting on a Saturday for RM600. Also not keen because Saturday is such a nice day to spend with family.Last but not least heard that there are others picking up jobs at RM3 to 4 K for hours 8 to 4.I had offers but never took it up also.
Last but not least, there is the biodisc business waiting for me to go into.
Now I am beginning to wonder if I am being too 'manja'. Sincerely speaking, I am enjoying being a home maker, having a stress free time , doing what I enjoy doing. Of course it comes with 'loss of income' reaction obviously.
Well, too bad. Maybe Sham was right that it is intended for me to be a lady of leisure but I do want to record that I know I am being naughty. : )

Petrol Price Increase

Reading Albon's book doesn't help to put me in a more positive mood last week. Government just declare 40% increase in petrol price. Petrol is a need , no longer a want. Unless one plan to hibernate in a remote countryside and go back to nature 80%, it is going to affect everything from grocery to clothing. Electric tariff too is up. M was away most of the time on his meeting and training. So no one to mourn too but he did have time to decide that it means one to two thousand more expenditure. and we could afford it. But think of it in the long run. Mind you the price increase is not the end yet.
On the bright side we are still better than a lot of people. So change your live style and be more creative.

Books I enjoyed

Been reading Mitch Albon the last month. First was Tuesdays With Morrie and last week was One last Day. His books are a bit morbid since both seems to deal with death. First one on the authors visits and talks with a dying Professor of his. Philosophically but would hold one's attention from cover to cover. Would like to read it again to slowly digest.
2nd book is based on a talk with a guy that just tried to commit suicide and found himself spending one day with his dead mother. Good recommendation to children. also managed to hold my attention from cover to cover. Unfortunately book belongs to the library so need to return it today.