One of my old friends is turning 30 early next month. We met at work actually and another common friend of ours is planning a little meet up, reunion and simple get together just in time for that friend’s upcoming birthday. Turning 30 means something for some people I know these days. I was turning 30 on the year I gave birth so my 30th birthday was very special to me because it is the first year I celebrated it as a mother. My baby then was my most precious birthday gift for my 30th birthday.

But for our friend now as she is turning 30 herself, I bet she will be pursuing some of her dreams in life this year. She has a list and am sure she will be talking about that when we meet for her birthday. Now we are thinking of chipping in to get her a birthday gift as agreed by her friends. We have gift ideas in mind already. She loves red velvet cupcakes from one bakery here so that will be her birthday cupcakes unless we get her the chocolate mousse cake which is also one of her favorite cakes. (more…)

It is just almost a month away from Christmas. People like in the corporate world are busy like my sister and some of her office mates preparing for Christmas. She has been tasked as part of a committee to canvass for gift baskets to be given away to the company employees who will be honored for their length of service in the company. I wonder how that would feel because I would never experience that since I no longer am in the corporate world.

I know how it feels to get a gift basket because I used to work for a company that gives out such during Christmas season. I remember we would maximize the allotted budget to make the most and to make it really worth it. Aside from the gift basket it would be an added bonus too if we get a cash gift by surprise. Oh how I miss having company Christmas parties. It is always fun to prepare and buy the prizes etc no matter how tiring it can be. Then when you see the happy and excited faces of those who do get the gifts, such a joy to remember! It makes me think hope we can join hubby’s Christmas party again at his office. It’s nice because family members get to join.

Trick of Treat 2011

So how was your trick or treat so far? We had two days of trick or treating for the little guy. He enjoyed going around the mall for two days, getting candy goodies. Added happiness when many people adored him in his pirate captain costume.

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