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I’m thinking of minimizing my blogging time these days.  I have a very long list of to-dos, things that are not critical but if I continue to leave them undone, they will come biting me on my behind soon enough.

Like gifts for my loved ones.  The second half of the year will be a very busy one for me (and the whole household) and I just might pre-order the birthday and special occasion gifts in the coming weeks so I won’t worry about them when the event draws near.  Any gift ideas (aside from clothes or sports gifts)?

It is not definite yet but if the husband’s plans to go to Melbourne on business pushes through, he’s thinking of bringing me and my daughter with him.  It will be more like our “last hurrah” (a last family vaca of sorts) before the new baby arrives.  I’m not sure how a 7th month pregnant me (by then) would fare going for a trip like that but honestly, I do want to go.  I haven’t been to Melbourne and yes, it will be a long while before our family can go anywhere farther than the church or the mall! Ha!

The husband said that we will try to make the trip as comfortable as possible, like getting into a hotel that’s highly accessible to a mall or park in case we get bored in the hotel.  We can also get car rental that will make our day trips worthwhile and stress free.  It is easier than getting into public transport, with my bulging tummy and an active 2 year old in tow.  Many car hire companies (like car hire Glasgow) these days should have great offerings that will not only make our planned trip comfortable but practical too in terms of saving money compared to hiring expensive taxis.

My daughter owned her very first pair of Nike shoes when she was less than 6 months old.  It was a gift from my sister who got them from the States.  It looks a bit like the one in photo below except that the swoosh has a dark pink shade.  It is really cute.

But my girl wore them only a few times because her feet just got bigger in a zap.  At 2, she’s already wearing a size 9US.  See?  But because of sentimental reasons, I decided not to give them away.  Anyway, when she starts school or as soon as her feet size become more stable, we’ll get her a new pair.  It’s either a Nike or a Converse for me, I just find kids wearing these brands looking so cute!  There’s a great selection that I chanced upon on the internet and it’s got tons of Nike for Girls that are just irresistably pretty.  I’m sure my little girl would love to wear them.

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This..

I’ve long, long wanted to buy one..  It’s a background stand where you clip your canvas used as photo shoot background.  I’m so keen to practice indoor shooting and would love to try out different backgrounds.  As soon as I get one of those, my next project is lighting equipment.  Sheesh, I need more pa!d opportunities. Ha!

One morning a few days ago, I was awaken by loud roaring sounds from next door.  As I peeked through our window, I saw two huge trucks parked out front.  By the looks of it, one of the guys is helping the other fix the truck.  The gesture’s nice alright, but I think the front yard is not the place to have their vehicles fixed.  Especially so that the noise they make is tantamount to hearing moving trucks racing on a highway.