Valen’s Vanity Square

After a day of tiring work, the first thing I want to do when I step into the house is to throw myself onto the sofa. The comfortable leather sofa in my living room, that is.

We are happy that we bought this 3-seater sofa, although it’s a bit pricey. But we think that it is worth it, as it really makes us feel like want to sit on it, laze on it, sleep on it, and even put our dried laundry and ironed clothes on it.

Hubby and I will fight over it just to have the perfect spot to take an afternoon nap on a Saturday afternoon. It simply is a multipurpose sofa, haha!

And because we love it so much, we have to be careful not to put any sharp things or items with sharp or rough edges on it that will cause damage to its surface. Although we can always buy a leather scratch repair kit in case we accidentally scratch it, it still won’t be nice to see our favourite sofa getting hurt.

Oh, can’t wait for weekend to arrive, so that I can again spend a lazy afternoon on this wonderful sofa of mine…

I have not seen any shop in town that is solely dedicated to selling drum kits and percussion instruments. But if I bump into one, I ill surely try out one of the DW drums.

Why the sudden interest about drums?

Well, may be it’s the influence of a drama series that I recently watched. Drummers, although most of the time they are being blocked by the guitarists and lead singer in front, are the coolest in the band, don’t you think?

They seem to be the quiet lot (because they sit the furthest from the stage and rarely sing), nevertheless they are the ones who control the tempo, and they hit the drums with style. Oooo, there is an understated charm about drummers i think. Haha!

If a gal can play drums, gosh, she would be the coolest gal on earth, agree?

I suddenly thought of February. Yes, the month after January. ;P

There are several special occasion to celebrate in the month of February. Firstly, Valentine’s Day; secondly, my birthday! Then, closely followed by my niece’s birthday.

I’m not going to think what I will give hubby on the Valentine’s day, coz I probably will not give anything. But I will think of what I might want hubby to buy me for my birthday, haha! I know, that’s so unfair, huh?

And then, I also have to think of what birthday present to give to my cute niece who is going to be 2 years old. May be I should start browsing websites that offer gift ideas for boys and girls. I reckon boys and girls play with similar types of toys when they are toddlers, e.g. tricycles, bouncing balls, musical toys, simple puzzles, etc.

I have a few weeks to consider and do some window-shopping first before I decide. Of course, not forgetting to think about what gift ‘request’ I should extend to hubby, haha!

Different people face different types of problems. And to help them overcome those problems or manage some issues, there are various types of products and self-help programmes out there.

I’ve heard of asset management, anger management, property management, time management, stress management, and even cord management to help you get those messy cables and cords organized!

But I hope there would be some sort of multitasking management programme that could teach me how to get 1,001 things done in less than 2 weeks! :p

People always say “live life to the fullest!”, well, my life is already so full with deadlines and chores and appointments and personal goals that I don’t know how to make it fuller than it already is.

Is that good or bad?

Perhaps the first thing I need would be a sleep management programme–so that I could learn to go to bed on time and not staying up after midnight and surfing the Internet. Haha!

We must get it started this year, and get money rolling into our future!

Hubby and I have been cracking our heads but we haven’t gotten any good business ideas to start with. Perhaps this is one of our biggest and shared resolutions for this year (apart from our baby-making project). ^.^

Although I did attempt to sell clothes and simple handmade jewelry online before, the so-called business was started without much research and planning. So of course it didn’t really become a long-term money-making source. No matter what business it is - be it selling baby strollers, or vehicle parts, or medication carts, a business plan is essential.

Therefore, both of us have lots more of cracking to do in the coming weeks. May be we can do this while having our new year break at a beach hotel.

Darn, there is so much to accomplish in the first quarter of 2012!

Thank goodness is Friday! TGIF!

Both hubby and I overslept 30 minutes this morning. That’s usual on a Friday morning. Hubby’s fatigue probably has to do with his karate training yesterday evening, mine is definitely due to work stress and mental exhaustion!

Nowadays I really appreciate my sleep hours. And I can really sleep like a log. Used to complain that hubby’s snoring disrupt my sleep or keep me awake at night. Now, it’s the other way round. Haha!

But I don’t sleep well while traveling alone for work. Sleeping in a different environment, strange bed, no hubby by my side, I can toss and turn the whole night and usually end up with less than 5 hours of sleep. That’s why every time I come home from a working trip, my eye bags are as big and dark as Mr Panda’s eyes.

May be I should consider getting a DreamEssentials.com white noise maker, and bring it along with me whenever I travel to help me sleep better at night?

Just a one-day break from work, and I got a dozen of things to attend to when I’m back in the office! *faint*

Can’t imagine the number of emails I will have to read and reply and act on after a one-week break, which is about to happen soon. It will be a trip to PD with hubby, sister & her hubby, and of course my cutest niece.

Although with us four adults we could have probably rent a small apartment for the two-night stay, we ended up with our own individual rooms because sister only confirmed to join in the trip and made her reservation later. Perhaps in the future when we plan for a bigger family trip, we could look out for vacation houses for rent to save on accommodation.

After spending that 3 days (Sun - Tue) by the beach, I will get to rest for another two days at home due to the public holidays that follow. (I love this country!)

Then upon resuming work on Friday, I shall be doomed.

Instead of a rejuvenated body and stress-free soul, I foresee a 200% increase in stress level when I get back to work. Haha!

Whatever, when one has the opportunity to enjoy life, food, idleness, freedom, just enjoy! Shall worry about work later… much later.

Looks like I have to cancel my plans for this week.

Planned to check out whitening and anti-aging products from Estee Lauder after work today, since sales is going on in both Metro Jaya and Jaya Jusco.

Also planned to visit a new furniture shop near our house as I thought I saw some contemporary furniture and modern decor pieces when I passed by the shop last week.

Well, can’t do either of these because I’m sick!

It’s hard not to fall sick when there are a couple of people sick in the office, and your colleague who sits right opposite you has been coughing for a week.

I have been taking high doses of vitamin C for the past few days, but looks like it didn’t help. May be it’s because I have not gotten sufficient sleep recently, and my immune system was a bit low, and that made me vulnerable to those flu germs.

Right now, I have sore throat, an itchy nose (sneeze several times today), and a very mild fever. Wonder if I am able to get up to work tomorrow morning?

Getting back to work after a long weekend break is so darn difficult, especially the part on getting out of bed in the morning, haha!

Reading emails, picking up unfinished and new assignments, and, oh, attending a small birthday lunch in the office, hehe.

Now back at home, I have a deadline to rush for a freelance assignment. And this definitely won’t be the last that I am doing. Hmm, may be I just like to torture myself.

But it’s okay, I have coffee to keep me awake later. Jeez, late night sleep plus lots of coffee, not a good combination for the skin! No wonder I see more lines on my face recently! O_o