Saturday, December 29th, 2007
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Looks like shopping season may be officially over for many of us, and yet for many others, there’s yet another shopping season that’s just beginning.
I’ve done so much shopping in these past two months that I really think there isn’t much left to buy any more. I’ve essentially completed all of my shopping for Chinese New Year clothes.
Chinese New Year will be early next year in early February, I believe, which means it’s going be rolling up pretty quick. I’m going to be scaling down next year, buying less, eating less and just not overdoing it.
Frankly I’m not much into this charade of Chinese New Year and wish I didn’t even have to ‘pretend’ it’s such a big deal. Which it isn’t but somehow every year, we inadvertently get dragged into the thick of it.
I’d much rather keep it simple and quiet. I’d much rather just go to the gym and have some good non-Chinese food out. I know I’m wierd but then again, I like being different and doing my own thing.
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
I’ve been talking endlessly about going downtown to the Pavilion since it opened a couple of months ago. But one thing led to another and I just never found the time or the inclination to make the long drive into the city.
And when I finally got around to making the trip, it was well worth the traffic jams and gas money. The minute we walked into the Pavilion, we were treated to this!
Yes, not just a Christmas tree but a singing one at that! The lights on the tree are changing all the time from one brilliant color to another. Truly festive.
What I love even more is the mini-amphitheater giving a full view of the performance. You can see we took the top photo sitting on the stone steps of the amphiteater in air-conditioned comfort.
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
Admittedly I’ve never been a fan of toy story or tin soldiers. But this year’s Christmas theme at 1 Utama seems to interest even me. I love the little animated toy soldiers on the piano keys playing with all their might.
Lots of shoppers are stopping to take their photos with the two real live human Beefeaters walking around in front of the display. I wonder if those mile-high Beefeater’s hats are heavy.
If you shopping in the new wing, you’re probably going to be able to hear and/or stop by to watch the marching band or listen to the story-telling and singing sessions there.
We didn’t watch any of those shows this year because they’re pretty childish for teens. But if you have younger kids, it’s probably some cause for excitement.
We’ve just been too busy shopping till we drop. Strange that we seem to have so much to buy this year.
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
We were at the PC Fair two days in a row last weekend hauling home boxes of geeky goodies which DH says he’ll going to set up for me so I’ll have even more technology at my fingertips than I already do now.
Trouble is when you have a die-hard geek in the family, you learn not to expect diamond rings and lingerie for Christmas and birthdays. You learn to pout your lips like you are so-oo drooling over that new router or wireless mouse!!!
Yes, sadly romance has come to this! Serves us right for living our lives on the internet and smooching with avatars instead of holding hands and going out for candlelight dinners. Sigh!
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Saturday, December 8th, 2007
The Curve has truly outdone itself this year. Just look at their Christmas decor. It may be hot and sunny outside but it sure is cold and snowy in here.
In fact, we took a walk through Winter Wonderland from the street walk right into the center of the mall where you’ll see this warm cabin.
Between 7:30 and 8:30pm every night, come prepared for snow fall!! It’s a fantastic experience to be snowed on rather than rained on, I tell ya.
Um, no need to run out and buy winter gear though!! I promise you will survive this snowy winter in your shorts and tanks.
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2007
Well, it looks like I spoke too soon. The Christmas decor is up at the malls and frankly, I couldn’t be more pleased with what they’ve done this year.
The displays are spectacular. To save costs, some malls are recycling their displays from last year but as long as it’s well done and tie in nicely to the Christmas theme, I’m not picky.
This is the scene at Midvalley where practically everyone is stopping to snap a photo or two. It’s too good a backdrop to miss out on.
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Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Is it me or are the malls late with their Christmas decor this year? Gosh, I’m walking around and I’m not seeing much excitement. At all.
My kids tell me that it’s only November but haven’t the malls made it their business to have us celebrate Christmas in June anyways?
I missed my Thanksgiving turkey and now the Christmas decor is late? Hey, someone better wake up from their slumber, okay? Duh!
Granted that was just one mall I went to. I haven’t gotten around to all the others yet.
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Sunday, November 18th, 2007
Christmas is definitely in the air. The malls are decking up even as we speak, or maybe they’re already done by now. I really can’t wait to get out there and start shopping. Stay tuned as I bring you more photos and updates.
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Saturday, November 17th, 2007
This has just been a super weekend for shopping. The girls and I went to the Pearson Book Sale twice this weekend. On the first day, we came home with 26 books.
Once obviously wasn’t enough for us, we wanted more. So we went back again just to pick up a couple more books that we wish we’d bought on the first day but didn’t.
Well, guess what, we came back with 20 more books! Crazy as this may sound, we were paying like one-third the normal price of books.
So do you think we’re getting our money’s worth? I’d say so, yeah! See why we don’t buy any books at regular prices.
We save up and buy them like maybe once or twice a year at warehouse sales like this one.
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Thursday, November 8th, 2007
We saw a toddler out shopping with his parents the other day. The toddler was on a leash and I thought, yeah, it’s been a while since I saw one of those.
Regardless of what the older folks might say about treating your child like an animal, I think the leash is a great idea. I say, better an animal than to be kidnapped by one! It may not look good but it certainly works.
If you’re out in the weekend and holiday crowd, the leash ensures your child doesn’t wander too far from you and get lost. I don’t know about you but I’ve read enough stories in the papers to send shivers down my spine.
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