Category Archives: Close to Heart & Home

Family, friends & home

Thank you, Mr Humidifier!

Posted on April 29, 2009 by The Giddy Tigress

Since you came into our lives about 5 days ago, the air in our home has not been as dry as before.  You made your presence known not only when you managed to cure our dry throats and noses, you also played … Continue reading →

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Waiting, waiting patiently

Posted on April 9, 2009 by The Giddy Tigress

Two days ago, I checked the tracking status of my Fedex package to the Consulate General of Malaysia and it provided me with the status I had been waiting for and expected: Delivered.  The package I had sent the Friday … Continue reading →

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Yummies across the seas!

Posted on February 2, 2009 by The Giddy Tigress

Woohoo! Thanks to my thoughtful bro and sis-in-law, we get to enjoy a tiny little piece of Chinese New Year from back home, still within the 15 days of celebrations! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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In loving memory always

Posted on November 17, 2008 by The Giddy Tigress

Last Friday while I was at work, I logged in to check on my gmail account after lunch.  The latest email I received was from Mom, all the way from Malaysia.  It bore sad news that my Porpor had just passed away.  … Continue reading →

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In the crib where we live

Posted on October 23, 2008 by The Giddy Tigress

So….new place, new home huh? Before we left Malaysia, we had already finalized where we were gonna be staying in San Jose.  But up till then, we had only seen the floor plan of the apartment and the most we … Continue reading →

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