Another milestone....

Ruth had an early birthday celebration yesterday. Her actual fourteenth birthday falls on 15.12.2008 but we celebrated it earlier as hubby's home. We really had a low keyed one this year with family only. I ordered some side dishes from the restaurant and a cake. With tough times ahead, we felt the need to exercise prudence and not indulge in unneccessary extravangance. Our only guest was Ruth's cousin, who happened to visit Bintulu on his way for a conference at Universiti Malaysia Sabah.


Ruth is trying real hard to complete all the assignments handed down by her teacher before school starts in January 2009. Heard her complaining day in and out on the "tons" of homework. During my lower secondary years, there were very few assessment or workbooks available in the market, so we just had to complete all the assignments handed down by our teachers. We do not even had the opportunity to practise more exercises even if we wanted to. What a difference!

Christmas celebrations is just around the corner. Been hearing snatches of christmas carols and songs in the supermarket and shopping malls. Our church is organising some carolling and home visitations. Look forward to share this joyous occasion with family and friends.