Friday, March 25, 2011

The city that never sleeps...

It was contagious. I had sleepless nights in the Big Apple. Overstimulation from all that excitement bubbling through the city perhaps - The sights, the sound, the lights and all that diversity of people. (Kinda reminds me of home actually but more exciting!) The trip itself was really rushed with us trying to cram in as many sights as we could in that few days. We also underestimated the weather and did not layer enough - it was freezing and we had so much walking to do outdoors! *Brrrr...!* But that said, we had a great time and I am definitely returning! Here are some highlights of our trip:











Sunday, March 20, 2011

A bit of Irish luck

One of our girlfriends had her car broken into on St Patrick's day. I would like to think that the thieves didn't manage to take off with it (despite all that sawing to get to the engine), well, perhaps because the car happened to be green. I was convinced a little bit of Irish luck must have rubbed off on her. We went around town that day with clover necklaces and a huge clover printed top hat and decided we were going to throw an Irish themed dinner party. So last evening, the group of us each prepared an Irish dish and turned up at my place in various shades of green. It was a fun evening as always. Hopefully, the Irish luck will continue to stay with us for a long time!:)

Dishes include Irish lamb stew, colcannon, soda bread, fish, sausages, salad and a very green trifle dessert ;)

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Moving with the winds [of change].... Again!

Here's the news - we are packing our bags and heading home in less than 2 months! Yup, you heard right. We are going back to our tiny little island. Crazy, eh? It's all good really. Opportunity knocks for hubby and it would be a waste not to answer it. In all that excitement, I've also decided to venture out of my comfort zone and have applied for a managerial role in another institution back home. I've been in one organization all my life and I think it is time to move on. Well, I guess it is now or never. Fingers crossed that I get the job! :)
Busy past weeks and I was often in a daze. I had to work out the list of stuff we needed to sell, pack & ship. I went into an online shopping frenzy for work clothes and shoes. Made a last minute trip to NY with my friends just last week and am planning a 2 weeks US trip with my mum this April. I have also volunteered for a week long of the Cleveland Film Fest this month (& catching as many films as I can), so that leaves me with very little time. But things are moving along which is good. Honestly, I am a little halfhearted about going back to pressure cooker land but at the same time, I'm excited to be able to work again. I think I've had enough fun for now. ;)