OUT OF THE LOOP

Since it's been forever since we've been home, I need just a little help. I don't even know what songs are popular anymore.
So help me out & tell me whats on the radio these days.
Cause all I know is in Singapore ALL I hear is Rhianna, Lady Gaga and Beyonce.
Help. Please. Need the updates, so I can sing along when driving in car (gawsh, its been awhile since I've done that) or when cleaning at home, or in the shower or when I need to impress husband with singing skills (ok who am I kidding, I cant sing).
But still, do let me know what your favorites are right now!
Cheers :)

Hmmmm...where to start?
Well a few things on my mind this morning::
1. I hope Matt has a good day at work today and the rest of the week. Yesterday was a difficult day and I just hope and pray that he can manage to get some things worked out before we leave.
2. A friend I have had since back in college at OSU has a Dad that is very ill & in the hospital with what sounds like heart & colon issues. Send some prayers Lea Ann's way for sure.
3. I hope Matt & I can give all the love and support to family who need us.
4. I've been thinking about cupcakes with delicious icing....not sure where this is coming from.
5. Thinking of starting a scrapbook of our times in Singapore....its going to be huge, I have lots and lots of ideas.
6. Am more and more anxious every day to get back home and am very excited for our short stop over in Singapore.

READY FOR CHRISTMAS

Oh the horror! I know. I've started thinking about it and it's not even August! I guess I am just ready to be home in our house. I love the spirit in the air at Christmas. I love decorating our house and getting a tree with Matt. We decorate it together.....well more like I put everything on the tree and he moves it all around b/c every ornament has a specific position. Anways, you get the idea. Some of my favorite holiday memories are with him and I am anxious to have more. I even wish I could have a Christmas party.....but thats months away.

I was forced out again yesterday due to fire alarm testing and grounding elevators. It poured rain most of the morning until early afternoon. I was able to go into the Ion on Orchard Road, finally is open. Crazy, huge and awesome. They even put in Singapores first Dunkin Donuts.

Thats all for now...more to come later. The weekend is almost here. Time is flying by so fast!

CONFESSIONS OF AN APRON QUEEN...

Yes, this is me. You just didnt realize it at first. HA!

Okay so here goes....

I have just finished binge cleaning the apartment. Seriously. On my knees scrubbing floors and showers and all kinds of icky things in the bathroom. What is that? DO NOT ANSWER.

I raised my voice loudly at dinner last night. We went to a local place called Lau Pa Sat. The near homeless people walk around and shuffle packets of purse-travel size kleenex tissues in your face. It annoys me. I think I may have embarrassed Matt. But it really gets under my skin. And they wont leave after just 1 or 2 NO's you have to shoooo them away with your hands and get mad until they finally leave you alone. And of course they dont go up to the Asians, just us white folk!

I could be high from all the cleaning products. I know I should be more green and all that but I love Love LOVE some BLEACH! I cannot get enough use out of it :) Guess that is the lab rat in me or something. My Mom would just be so proud.

When is Matt getting home today??? Anxious for my husband to come back. We are having the best time being married. I think it is shame more people dont try it or admit to it or even recommend it, but we have been reading a nightly devotional together and we love it. I dont think you could have a bad marriage if you read that book together.

Hope the sun continues the rest of the week (with my luck prob not) I am anxious to get to the pool. I havent tanned by the pool in what feels like FOREVER.

And did I mention I absolutely love and adore my husband. He is the greatest thing. Words just cant begin to describe.

Oh, and I cant wait to get back in Sept, just over a month to go. I am so anxious to be back in our house (even if it is for a month) I am ready to continue the decoration process.

Oh.....I'm exhausted. And I just heard the dryer click off. Off I go, no time left for this housewife. Hope all is well with everyone and hope each of you that read this know you are missed!

My love to all!!

THINGS I'M LOVING TODAY

First and foremost and always, my wonderful husband!
Second, my chocolate pudding I just ate for lunch (fat-free snack pack!!) and the yummy chicken salad sand. I ate along with it.
Third, our laptop...how else can you email and make phone calls from thousands of miles away! Love that I am able to stay connected!!
Fourth, my green blanket...keeps me warm every day. (You always need a blanket no matter what climate you live in or what the weather is like, in my opinion).
Fifth, ALL of my 3 new Marian Keyes books Matt surprised me with yesterday. And I thought I was just getting one.

RAINY DAY BLOG

POURING rain right now. Just finished our other blog and posted a pic of what the storm clouds look like rollin in and now its raining so hard its almost white outside. Definitely in need of a good soaker over here. It has been hazey the past couple days...fires in Indonesia cause haze when they are brought over by weather to Singapore.
I'm kind of hoping it rains all day. I was in the mood to stay home and clean and do laundry. I've been slacking. I admit, I have been on a manhunt for the perfect pair of shoes to wear for a wedding, so everything else has taken a back seat. And now I am delighted to spend a day at home doing chores. No problem there!
I am anxious to get my new Marian Keyes book my wonderful husband ordered for me. I love her fun, easy reads and have missed it! So I am definitely looking forward to that.
More to come later-off to start laundry :)
Cheers

JUST MAKES ME SICK

In response to recent events I have just become so angry, mad and upset.
I just do not understand why it's okay for people to do unacceptable things and get away with them. Even with celebrities and Presidents and musicians, it's all about denial and then cover up and excusing away things they have done that are wrong. I just do not understand when this became ok and acceptable to the rest of society.
I just do not understand what lead us to accept that marriage means nothing. It is as if people act like cheating is ok as long as you are a celebrity or athlete and if you come out an apologize you are forgiven. It not ok and frankly I'm tired of hearing about ALL the infidelity in the world. Grow up. It's ridiculous. Don't get married in the first place. What is wrong with people that cheat? What is worse, is they will end of affecting people they have never even met. But they dont care because it is never about anyone else but THEMSELVES. Selfish people shame on you!!
Thats enough for now. I'm all fired up and better quit before I write something I regret.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.

UHM....

Just a few rants for today, then I'll be done:
1. Another monsoon season has begun. Thus meaning: go to the grocery store and run other errands BEFORE 11am, when the rains begin. Its no fun being stuck in the train station without an ella and 5-6 grocery sacks.
2. I need to find some galoshes
3. Maybe now that there has been a funeral, much of the MJ stuff can be put to rest. Or whatever. Really sad seeing his little girl speak on tv & have it talked about by tons of talk shows.
4. Matt & I made awesome sweet n sour chicken last night. He is the best help cooking. And just about everything else too.
5. I finally finished my summer top....gaawsh I need a sewing machine and I'd be set. Pretty good for someone who didnt take measurements and had to stitch the whole thing by hand. Pat on the back for that one.
6. Is it the weekend yet??? I need it to hurry up and get here.
7. And last but not least: WASH YOUR HANDS AND SAY YOUR PRAYERS B/C GERMS AND JESUS ARE EVERYWHERE.

FEELIN' IT...SHORT

1. Matt's team LOVED my 4th of July cake on Friday
2. We had an awesome time Sat for the celebrations event....seriously, when do we NOT have a good time together?
3. Sun it rained all day and we just relaxed, took it easy and had our usual Sunday night mexican for dinner.
4. I am going to try my hand at sewing. I'll keep you posted. Hopefully I do ok.
5. Ready for my new book to come in next week (another Marian Keyes).
6. Off to finish laundry and clean the kitchen. I miss my dishwasher.