New Pants & Our House Back

I need to get new pants :( It's now tight around the waist even for my most loose pair. I hate finding pants. It's hard to find one that fits perfectly well for my huge behind. When I do find one, I'd send that pattern straight to the tailor to replicate about three pieces more with other colours. And the last time I did that was like, three years ago? Haha.

The Husband and I have finally gotten the keys to our house back! It's great to see the familiar rooms again :) And our block has been painted! Finally, a fresh coat! It looked awful and dirty before the repainting. And and and!! They've marked out the area for lift upgrading. Yay! I hope they start work really soon! After all, election is coming hurhur. Took a look at our little place, and thankfully the rockstone wall isn't as bad as I thought! Plastering should be okay. The full length bookshelf will be huge and pretty too, especially when Husband's books are fitted in neatly. Still have not decided on the kitchen, though. From the floor plan it looks huge, but it's not that long as what we thought it'd be. But anyhoo! Renovation should begin soon, and hopefully it'll turn out well.

November is gonna be a great month. Renovation, a short work month with two holidays, weddings and best of all, 24th November is a date to remember! We can't wait to see you! ;)

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Daiso Ramekins

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Rice Cooker Chicken Mushroom Claypot

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