Interested in going to a University?

My husband has always admired young people who work their way up to University, no matter how challenging and expensive it is. My friend, Anne, who has finished a 4-year bachelor’s degree in the Philippines has decided to get another course, this time she wants to be a Registered Nurse and this time here in the United Kingdom. She has now been accepted at a highly reputable University in the South of England. Why, you might ask. So I say, why not? It’s another feather in her cap. I admire Anne for this. She is a dreamer...and when you have a dream, just go for it. School is about to open in the United Kingdom and there’s a lot of opportunities out there. We all just have to be on the look out. Interested? Listen to this - I have just found out that the University of Bedfordshire will be recruiting students onto their courses from the 14th of August 2008 via the clearing process. To offer support and advice to those who are interested, the University of Bedfordshire’s Clearing team will be on standby from the 14th August 2008! They will be answering questions about anything you want to know in getting the right course for you! With an opportunity like this, I don’t think you should wait! I have got the contact number for you! Contact the Clearing Team at 0800 013 0925 about the University of Bedfordshire -Clearing 2008 Don’t miss the chance!

Let's DIY!

A month or so ago, hubby and I got fed up of looking for the perfect bed for our boy. We looked everywhere and there wasn't any bed that we liked. They all cost so much and yet they didn't look as strong as we would expect them to be. But maybe we were looking for something that will last a lifetime. We were looking for something different from the wooden bed we used to have that just suddenly fell apart - and to think that when the middle broke, we were asleep!!! Okay, enough of that as you might imagine something else.

Above photos show the DIY bed that we have finally decided to get. It didn't cost a fortune and by the looks of it, it is strong enough to last for years. Hubby and I assembled it last month to get it ready for our boy. It was very easy to do and boy it looked really good when we finished.

Do you like DIYs? I do but not all of them. Not all DIY items are good. Some of them are just rubbish. Take for example the DIY desks and shelves. I don't think they will stay the same when you try to move them around the house. Some will just fall apart when you lift them up. But with this, I think we've made the right choice!

For my dear Ruby

This blog is for an amazing friend, my dear Ruby Calampiano. Bie, do you remember those times when you'd give me European travel magazines or you taking me to travel agencies so we could get the latest copies of their European travel brochures? I do. I remember looking at those photographs, the Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the River Thames. Little did I know that one day I'd be married to someone who lives where these places are based. Little did I know that one day I'd be here to see these places which remind me so much of you.

I used to dream of the two of us with our families travelling the world. I still dream of us together. I know it won't be like the old times anymore when we would be working late, when we would have late dinner then whether or not it was a Friday, we would be sitting in front of the TV watching a very good film until the wee hours of the morning.

Bie, this is to thank you for your friendship. For all those times when you were there for me. For the years that you mentored me and made me a good HR Analyst. For the years that we attended SOMM which practically was like having a 'life manual.' For those very nice long chats about the books we have read or films we have seen or life and life's lessons. I cannot thank you enough, Bie. You are like a sister to me.

So let me just say, this is for the dream for us to be together again.

Top Photo: The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben taken on the boat whilst cruising the River Thames.

2nd Photo: The London Eye (Pardon me, I think I misspelled the 'Eye' and made it 'Eyes' so I've corrected it now.

3rd Photo: Harrods

Bottom Photo: The Tower Bridge

Sheringham's Charm Part 2

Top Photo - A nice little hotel

Middle Photo - The Lobster Pub and Restaurant for the family, including dogs!

Bottom Photo - Hubby walking along the coastal footpath going to the town centre of Sheringham

Sheringham's Charm Part 1

The tranquil sea...

There's one place that hubby loves in Norfolk. Sheringham. The sound of the seawaves. The long stretch of beach. Families getting together, joking and laughing. Birds trying to get your fish and chips. Ships from afar. Shops. Ice cream during winter. Name it. Sheringham has got it!

More photos to come!!!