What do you do when you're stuck in the middle?

I was at an event and came across two stylish women carrying identical handbags - the Jimmy Choo Riki. They eventually found themselves seated several seats away from each other, with me sandwiched in between. They gave each a once over and were mortified. The situation was intense. Half expecting them to start clawing, I considered suggesting a coin toss. Before I could put my thoughts into action, I was called away by the Husband.

Let's face it. Silly as it sounds, this situation is a common theme among women all over the world. I dread when the situation is presented to me. I pray for sufficient confidence to emerge as the winner in a pointless feud.

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Some would use the "Whole Wide World" expression in the context of "beyond compare". This author believes that past experience(s) is essential to make this comparison valid.

Honey, pack your bags.

I have been hit by wanderlust. I have been very fortunate to experience one of the greatest adventures of my life right now.

Some time earlier this week, the Husband surprised me with Eurostar tickets to Brussels and plane tickets to Barcelona. Both trips are back-to-back. Joy! I have always preferred hopping on a train. Taking the plane means messing about the airport for three hours and having my toothpaste examined preceding boarding the plane. Regardless, as long as I get to the destination in one piece.

Spring is in fashion. The cherry blossoms and flowers are blooming and the pollen has triggered allergic reactions in me. Parks and flowers are pretty to look at. But only from a far. Since I missed the Keukenhof in Amsterdam, here are tulip flowers at Leicester Square park.

Next stop : The World.

Rick Astley would never...

Survival 101 in London

So the wedding was wonderful. We finally made our move to London with 5 bags and 3 boxes. Till we sort out our accommodation, we are staying in a service apartment in central central London.

Now, the wonderful thing about the location of this place is the W1 postcode. Bond Street (read : shopping mecca) is moments away. If you still have no clue what's in the area, Selfridge's is just around the corner. The shopping is GREAT but gets depressing after a while. I can't be splurging £800 on a handbag everytime I head out!

On to more important updates. I made progress and started cooking. I've not blown up any ovens or microwaved an egg. The consultant has given his stamp of approval.

While preparing dinner yesterday I realized that there was no can opener in this service apartment! It was too tiring to run out in the cold to buy a can opener. Rummaging through my bag, I found my trusty Swiss Army Knife. It definitely came in very useful in this situation.

The basic necessities so far:

• Swiss Army Knife
• credit card (with very high credit limit of course)
• common sense
• basic command of the English language
  

Big fish waiting for 1.12.2007

Eat, shop and party sans credit card?!?

Thanks to my negligence, I temporarily misplaced my credit card and asked for a replacement. I have canceled the other card while I will be receiving my new replacement supplementary credit card from The Consultant. It is 5 days to my big shopping trip to Singapore and I am without a credit card! I hate carrying cash =_="