Happy things!

So, the last post was a tad violent.

Things to be happy about for this week include the fact that I've received 2 more books for my birthday, thanks to Katey and Adam. They are getting married 19 March 2006!

But yes, back to me. I received Nigel Slater's Real Cooking and The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

Yesterday my housemate concluded his DPhil. He had a 2-hour viva and was told that he passed. Fabulous! We (me, him and other housemate) celebrated at the unit by drinking champagne and other sparklies. Then moved on to the Turf for a pint, then Fishers for seafood! That was an amazing night. Conversation was great because we did not talk about work, mumbled crap and discussed other pleasantries.

My dad's 60th birthday is coming up soon and I will be going home for that, although I have no idea what to get him for a present (suggestions welcome).But I thank God that he's had a really good life and three daughters who are all going to fly home for it.

I have fantastic friends who give me virtual hugs and keep me company when I'm bored at work, you girls know who you are!

So, this is a nice pleasant post. I'm in a happy complacent place in time.

And this bit of news from Malaysia put a smile on my face. Yes, it's ridiculous but it happens all the time where I come from.