A Drink or Two

Thursday 5 April 2012

Thank goodness it's the end of the week. The Easter week is the busiest week at work because of the long weekend. One of my colleagues suggested that we head to the pub after work to unwind for a couple of hours. We all thought it was a fab idea and it gave us something to look forward to at the end of the day.  

We had a new member of staff and we were glad that she came, it was a nice way to welcome her to the team & to get to know her a bit more. Our manager was also able to join us, as well as our other colleagues that were on annual leave. It was lovely to chat with everyone, had a good laugh & enjoyed a drink or two. A chilled way to end a busy week. 

Have a blessed Easter everyone!

Poj's Easter Cake

Wednesday 4 April 2012

It's Wednesday once again and it means Poj is back to nursery. And since it's the Easter half term, there are only few kids at nursery and they have a relaxed schedule. 

And to celebrate Easter they have made this chocolate cornflakes cake with chocolate eggs and a cute chicken on top. It's great that baking is part of their activities, no wonder he's so keen to help me out when I bake at home =)

We're both delighted that Poj is having a great time at pre-school. Because everything that we're doing is for him. Work is crazy and some days you question if you are at the right place and doing the right thing. But we plod along coz we know that it's so hard to get a job at the moment. But even if there are doubts, knowing that Poj is happy, healthy and well provided for makes it all worthwhile...

Indoor Camp

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Somehow I feel that we've now had our taste of spring/summer and that we are back to winter. Gone are the sunny days that we've had for the past few weeks and the days are again dark, grey and cold. It was even snowing in some parts of the UK! Kaloka!

So when Poj asked if we could put up the tent outside, "uhm hello hun, can't you see how wet it is outside" ang gusto kong isagot sa kanya but had the idea of putting it up inside the house. Super excited si Poj sa aming indoor camping, he took pillows, blankets & some of his toys inside the tent. We even had our lunch there. He wanted to take his nap in the tent but without camping beds it was really uncomfy so I persuaded him to go to his Thomas bed instead (buti na lang at pumayag).

So please, Mr Sun sana magpakita ka sa amin for the next few weekends para naman makapagmini-camping kami outside =)

Monday, Coffee & Gift

Monday 2 April 2012

Poj & I took advantage of the sunny day and went out for a walk in the morning. We also walked to the shops and bought pressies for friend's birthday and more stuff that we need for the picnic party. 

In the evening I went out to see a couple of friends, one of which I haven't seen for a while. It was short but still nice, it's always lovely to catch up with friends. I work with Sally at the hospital and we even share the same office but we rarely get to see each other. And Richard now lives in Berlin with his beautiful family and I am rubbish at keeping track of his sched (he is in England every 4th week). I spoke to Papa E and asked him when we could fly there for a visit coz I am dying to see Katrin (Richard's wife) & their gorgeous boy, Oliver again.  Some days it's still weird that we used to work so closely together in the hospital and now she's back to Germany. 

So when I got home I asked Papa E on when we could fly out there for a visit - and he said we'll have a look at it. Yay! I'm excited =)

They also gave Poj a pressie which he loved. He said a big 'wow' when I gave him his little package. He loves the little toy car. He thinks it was cool that he could open the doors. And he loves puzzles and played with it straight away.

I'm planning of inviting them both here for my birthday for some Indian, and maybe I could bake a cake for us too =)

#HappyMonday!

Sunday Duty

Sunday 1 April 2012

It's the start of the month and I spent the day at work (booo!).  I've been working Sundays ever since I started working here (& fully understand why we have to) but somehow I still feel that working on a Sunday is wrong =(
But we had a good team today and was actually out the door earlier than usual so all in all it wasn't too bad.  I even had a chance to enjoy the sun for a bit before Papa E and Poj arrived to pick me up.

The rest of the day was relaxed, we went to a Hobbycrafts where I searched for inspiration for Poj's birthday party & went through the plans for Papa E's birthday picnic.

It's going to be a busy month. There's a lot going on at home and at work, but it's all good. We are keeping our fingers crossed that we be blessed with good weather for Papa E's & Poj's birthday picnic.

By the way, the cupcake on the photo was from our lead pharmacist it's a chocolate cupcake with chocolate ganache, flakes and Easter eggs - chocolate overload!