Christmas Plans

So its about 10 days before Christmas... how are your Christmas shopping coming along? Or it is just enjoyable going to the malls seeing the different decorations??? Or is it odd seeing CNY and Christmas stuff selling at the same time?

Well, at the end of the day, every retailer wants to make a quick buck during this festive season.Don't blame them. It is all about getting us consumers in the mood to start spending our money.

As for me, the Christmas feeling this year is slightly on the 'down' side. Dunno why. I keep my spirit high for the kids. I guess certain changes in my life right now has put a slight dampen on it. But it isn't all that major. As they always say..."View my glass as half full..."

Most of the kids christmas shopping is done. My nieces and nephews also all completed. Just not wrapped. Got Ryan the Angry Bird actual game from Mattel which I think is slightly pricey. But the Toys R Us vouchers did help to pay for half of it. For Ally, I got her an Elmo toy guitar which I know is gonna drive me NUTS hearing the Elmo World theme song over and over again. Now, just need to get for the adults.

For my in-laws yearly Christmas gathering on Boxing day...well, I have the menu in my head. But still testing the menu everyday. Each day, I am testing out one dish for hubby to try. If it gets the thumbs up from him, it will be shortlisted for that day. So, so far the caramelized chicken wings and spaghetti meatballs are on the list.

So, let's jingle bells all the way...still 10 more days. Then, it will be 'chang chang chang' and 'yok kon' and nga koo frenzy right after that...