Just when I was feeling quite dulled and disillusioned by the influx of awful awful cat abuse cases, abandoned mummy cats… kittens and so many complaints from intolerant people…
I had a rush of happiness when I found that our dipping reserves is back on track to a healthier level 
It’s nice knowing that we have done something right after all
After losing a good 7-8kg recently, I found myself getting a little more interested in make up… again 
I am looking at getting gel eyeliners and I am collecting my Coastal Scents 88-colour eyeshadow palette soon!
*dance*
I have just submitted online, the application to enter the degree course that I have spoken about for so long.
I am also about to submit my application for a scholarship.
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The next step I have taken for a better future is now in sight.
I can do it!!!
This is uber simplistic and features a uber huge picture of Latte as the blog banner.
Took out all the frivolous stuff… the blogroll, the archives, the search bar and all that doesn’t matter.
Welcome to the new minimalist Barffie!
It’s the last day of 2009 and we are about to transit and cross over to 2010.
A new decade, another year to make a difference, another timeline to fill up to make up what’s left of our short lives here on Earth…
2 years before 2012
Wishing
I wish for better health. No more specialist visits, please.
I wish I could finally get that scholarship. And the degree course with the right advanced standing level…
I wish everyone I love to have great health and happier lives.
Wanting
I want to bring CWS to another level despite my to-be hectic schedule.
I want to be better at my work. Less carelessness. More quality. More timeliness and less procrastination.
I want to spend less on frivolous stuff and save more. I have a mental target for our savings account to reach.
That’s all! Happy 2010!!!!
Tuesday
We threw out a huge bunch of stuff from both his Man Cave and the guest room full of junk.
The white 2-level Expedit shelf we got 2 years back (previously in the guest room) is now sitting pretty in our kitchen, offering a better space for our microwave and convection ovens due to its thicker base.
The previous table sagged down the middle.
Note to self: don’t buy long thin-based tables or shelves with sparse support in the centre portion – it’ll definitely sag badly. Like braless boobs or something
Wednesday
Stage 2 of the spring cleaning. This time, we focused on the full-of-junk room and managed to clear around 1 huge garbage bag worth of… junk.
I was so mortified at the amount of junk I hoarded I even stopped separating things for the recycling bin. ROARRRRR!!!
Friday aka New Year’s Day
The delivery for the shelves! We’ll then do part 3 of the the packing, sorting and the final touch up!
New Year, New Beginnings!!!
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I am thinking of painting the guest room as there are some cracks and scuff marks on the wall… but it’s gonna be a bitch to do though… =\
It’s been a good 4 years since we’ve moved in to our little nest in the West, and you know… things eventually and inevitably fall apart 
Problem:
The handle of the tap in our bedroom’s bathroom broke off. I think we were too violent with it.
Solution:
Time to replace that tap. It will cost us around $170 for the long stemmed type. We haven’t got it yet.
Problem:
Some serious reorg of the study room and the boy’s Man Cave has to be done. The mess! Oh, the mess!
Solution:
We need bigger, better shelving units. Off to Ikea we went today and spent $398 on an Expedit unit and a Lack unit.
They are too heavy and bulky for us to put together ourselves, especially not with my bad back.
We paid for delivery and assembly charges. That’d cost us around $70+.
We’ll rearrange and throw out junk from both rooms.
Which will make us feel more shiok.
Problem:
The rivets on our windows are a little rusted off… and according to HDB ruling, we need to get them checked and replaced.
Solution:
Get a good window contractor as listed on the website. $40 for a site check, and $1 per rivet. Hmm.
Problem:
Bright morning light shines in from the side window and it disturbs me, a rather light sleeper.
Said window is not darkly tinted to my preference, that’s why.
Solution:
Measure the window and then get tinted window film from DIY stores. Soap up the window and use a squeegeeeee to slowly apply the film. Should be quite easy? P/S I can’t believe I’ve put this off for the last 4 years!?!?!
Problem:
Hate the curtains in my master bedroom. The colour is wrong and it drapes awful. It lets me hide junk behind it – which is a VERY bad thing. I need something that doesn’t get sucked into the fan all the time.
Solution:
Replace with neat, opaque roller blinds. Have not found a curtain supplier yet. Not difficult as there are recommendations from friends.
Problem:
Ventilation inside the master bedroom and study/guest room is not optimal. We have to keep the windows closed at all times to prevent our cats from jumping out our windows.
Solution:
Get MagicSeal to come in and fix the magnetic insect netting thingy. Not cheap. But eventually we have to do it for our long-term benefit. Good ventilation is necessary for improved health and quality of life.
Problem:
The “locks” on our default plasticky HDB bi-fold doors are dying because we lock them all the time to prevent the cats from entering the bathrooms and get their paws wet. Latte loves to scratch on the master bedroom bathroom’s door – which is annoying.
Solution:
Replace said doors. Need better solutions than the current plastic combo. Hate the usual aluminum type with the awful lock from the inside. Not sure what other alternatives. Not cheap. But arggghhhh.
We love our home and we want to improve it to make it a better place for me and him! So… to MAKE more moolah now!
Ham is the 2nd of my 2 winter white dwarf hamster. He passed away on 23rd November.
I am horrible. I only blogged about this now.
But yeah. Jeffwee helped me with his burial as I was at work till late. =(
RIP~
I have been under a bad bout of flu and stuff.
And then today marks the 4th day since I’ve lost my voice…
Jeffwee had never experienced a day without me yakking away all the time… and I think he missed it quite a bit.
The cats, I couldn’t even meow at them anymore… Boy… I want to get well so I can enjoy my 2 weeks’ leave for the holiday season! 
Ya. I am losing quite a bit of interest in food.
I guess the guilt pangs did do something to my psyche… I no longer am interested in the food I used to love. I no longer am OOOHHHing and AAHHHing at the nice things that I get to eat.
But some things still make me happy:
1. Bolognese pasta with minced beef
2. Grilled salmon with Japanese rice and miso soup
3. Erm…
Yup. Nice.
Damn.
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Turns out I was just “windy”. The instant ginger tea did wonders!
Barffie is an internet addict, a music video junkie and a crazy cat lady who loves roaming the world.