I was so busy on Tuesday that I almost fainted around lunchtime. I left the lab to eat lunch and immediately felt better. I should have slow things down a bit, but there was simply too much to do.
Richard and I went on a frantic trip in city. We first went to Dick Smith Powerhouse to exchange the handsfree device for our mobiles, but the shop didn't have any stock. I dropped Richard off in front of Dick Smith in Barton Street and drove around the block a few times. I finally managed to find a park in Shearer's Music Store. I was just going to find Brooke Fraser's music score when Richard called. I ran out of the door quickly to pick him up, and drove back to the music store. Brooke Fraser's music score is too expensive, and we only want to play one song from the book anyway. We went on a search for tea with balls, but Cool Cup was under renovation. Damn! It's a nice drink and I really want to have some, but it just wasn't meant to be. We bought pies in Five Cross Road bakery instead and went back to work.
I worked with my boss and Ken in the Mouse House in the afternoon. I wore my new shoes from the Warehouse! It's new so it's a bit tight at the back. The next Mouse House visit will be on November 1, and Ken will be on holiday in Fiji. I will help Chris.
I had to finish what I was doing from the morning, and ran a PCR at the end of the day. By the time I drove to the Warehouse, I was so tired. I found the dark Navy shirt for Richard, and bought a very beautiful diary. It's got a thick cover and a nice photo of a woman in a dark dress and a huge hat. I will write in it everyday.
I relaxed beside Richard at his work, and he spent twenty minutes finishing his work. We went home for dinner. Fuzzy was sleeping when we ate dinner. Dad couldn't have a second bowl of rice because he had too much snacks when he was surfing the net.
Richard and I played The Marriage of Figaro on the piano together for 45 minutes. Fuzzy came and played two piece of music, and told us that she likes someone in university. We recommended her to ask him out, and she will feel happy and not regret not doing this. We also showed Richard our doll from way back, my pink doll, the three legged dog, and my bunny. Richard thinks my bunny is cool. I love it! It's a very well-hugged bunny.
We watched The Tudors with mum and I sent Richard home around ten. The Tudors is a new TV show about the life of Henry VIII. It's quite raunchy and there's a lot of court intrigue. The wardrobe is quite stunning, too. There's a lot of drama, and we will see how Henry go through his eight wives.
Dad had taken the window frame off the car. He will have to put the new one on in the weekend. There are many things for him to do before he goes back to Taiwan next Monday. I hope I will be able to take care of everything while he's away. I should be fine because I have done it before. I have to take mum to the supermarket and Frankton market on Saturday. I have to drive Fuzzy to university when there's no bus. I have to stay home a bit more. It's not too difficult.
9/10/2007
Emma's Christening and Urenui
Richard and I drove to Urenui on Friday after work. We checked the tyre pressure and filled up the petrol in Mobil. Richard bought two pies and some V for our journey. I was singing songs on the way, and we talked. Urenui is close to the beach, and even though it was quite dark, I saw the ocean and it's very beautiful.
I have seen Richard's home's picture, but the real thing is nicer. We are greeted by Shirley Ann and Alan. I didn't feel too well because the bug has finally caught up with me, my throat is hurting and my nose kept running. I was hoping that I wouldn't get sick, but it still happened.
Dinner was delicious and simple. We were tired after all that driving and work.
Richard took me to explore the farm on Saturday. We rode to the back of the farm, up a very steep hill, and saw 27 goats, lots of sheep and cattle. The Stop sign was really funny. Richard put the sign up in the middle of the farm, and of course, we have to stop and look both ways. Dan put up some new fence and races in the farm, still some unfinished fences to put up.
I love the water fall, but it was really difficult to access. I thought I couldn't do it, but I am glad that I made the effort to see it. It started to drizzle, and I was really cold. We got back for lunch, and I ate so much!
Bronwyn and her family arrived that evening. Sam is very cute, and Emma is a very good baby. She hardly cried the two days she was at the farm. She laughed a lot, and was curious and looking at everybody. Sometimes, it's difficult to understand what Sam is saying, but I got used to his speech after a while. He's very energetic.
We went to see Stacey and Dan's farm in Stacey's company car. She is a rural manager for National Bank. I almost fell asleep because I had too much to eat.
I fed the lambs that were running around in the paddock. They are so cute! They are also very strong so I had to hold on to the milk bottles.
Richard and I went to Urenui beach on Sunday. It was very quiet and beautiful. We walked from Urenui River towards the beach, and Richard said that he and his family used to come and hang out in the beach in the summer. We went to his primary school and climbed up the fort, also visited his grandparent's graves in the cemetery. Looking at the graves, it's difficult to believe that one day we will lie here and our spirit will depart.
Emma's christening was short and sweet. The pianist was a bit wobbly and we didn't know most of the songs. The ministers were very kind and funny.
All the relatives came back to Richard's place to have lunch. We took photos with Emma, and talked outside under the sun. Bronwyn likes the present. The cuddle bug and socks are cute and handy for the baby and Sam.
We washed the car before leaving Urenui, and watched half the rugby match.
This weekend is filled with happiness and I am glad that I am with Richard. His family is cool. I miss my family. Annie has written to us saying that we haven't seen each other for a such a long time! It's time for me to plan a trip back to Taiwan.
I have seen Richard's home's picture, but the real thing is nicer. We are greeted by Shirley Ann and Alan. I didn't feel too well because the bug has finally caught up with me, my throat is hurting and my nose kept running. I was hoping that I wouldn't get sick, but it still happened.
Dinner was delicious and simple. We were tired after all that driving and work.
Richard took me to explore the farm on Saturday. We rode to the back of the farm, up a very steep hill, and saw 27 goats, lots of sheep and cattle. The Stop sign was really funny. Richard put the sign up in the middle of the farm, and of course, we have to stop and look both ways. Dan put up some new fence and races in the farm, still some unfinished fences to put up.
I love the water fall, but it was really difficult to access. I thought I couldn't do it, but I am glad that I made the effort to see it. It started to drizzle, and I was really cold. We got back for lunch, and I ate so much!
Bronwyn and her family arrived that evening. Sam is very cute, and Emma is a very good baby. She hardly cried the two days she was at the farm. She laughed a lot, and was curious and looking at everybody. Sometimes, it's difficult to understand what Sam is saying, but I got used to his speech after a while. He's very energetic.
We went to see Stacey and Dan's farm in Stacey's company car. She is a rural manager for National Bank. I almost fell asleep because I had too much to eat.
I fed the lambs that were running around in the paddock. They are so cute! They are also very strong so I had to hold on to the milk bottles.
Richard and I went to Urenui beach on Sunday. It was very quiet and beautiful. We walked from Urenui River towards the beach, and Richard said that he and his family used to come and hang out in the beach in the summer. We went to his primary school and climbed up the fort, also visited his grandparent's graves in the cemetery. Looking at the graves, it's difficult to believe that one day we will lie here and our spirit will depart.
Emma's christening was short and sweet. The pianist was a bit wobbly and we didn't know most of the songs. The ministers were very kind and funny.
All the relatives came back to Richard's place to have lunch. We took photos with Emma, and talked outside under the sun. Bronwyn likes the present. The cuddle bug and socks are cute and handy for the baby and Sam.
We washed the car before leaving Urenui, and watched half the rugby match.
This weekend is filled with happiness and I am glad that I am with Richard. His family is cool. I miss my family. Annie has written to us saying that we haven't seen each other for a such a long time! It's time for me to plan a trip back to Taiwan.
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