First Fire

First fire in the fireplace tonight for this winter. Winter isn't technically here yet but the chilly air and strong wind warrant a roaring fire. Well, maybe not roaring but at least cozy. Since we've finally furnished the living room, this will be the first time that I can enjoy the bliss of sitting in front of a fire in the peace of the night. This house is feeling more and more like home.

Although much smaller than the previous, this house is more suited for us - reflects our personality and lifestyle so much better. Since the beginning of the summer, we've enjoyed much of the perks the house came with - soaking in the sun by the pool, enjoying the company of friends while devouring mouth-watering food, cleaning the house in half the time it use to take, and now, snuggle up next to my furry Phoebe by a cozy fire. Ah... This is nice.

All the reservations I had about moving just about a year ago are quickly dissipating. Although I still miss many of the wonderful things that the former city has to offer, I'm starting to enjoy what I have now. This house definitely made it easier. Who cares if the housing prices is dropping around my area or the fact that this house could quite possibly be worth less than what we purchased it for.

In the end, this is my sanctuary. This is where I can go and unwind from all hustle and bustle of the chaos that I call WORK. Home, it's where the "SANITY" is :).

Siblings

Siblings... Sometimes I just can't stand them but in the end... I love them to death.
I created this little word art on wordle.org.

I Miss You <3

First time blogging. Hopefully, I don't just add random thoughts like I do on my Facebook. Yesterday, I finally saw the movie Marley and Me on HBO. I have refused to watch it just because I'm not too into Jennifer Aniston and that surpassed my urge to watch any film about dogs.

Half way through the film, I realized what I was getting myself into - the END where the dog undoubtedly will pass away. I really didn't want to watch it because I just didn't want to relive the pain. However, I couldn't resist so I did. Watching the last 15 minutes of the film was like watching my life with my dearest Sasha just about 2 years ago. It brought back so much memories and I couldn't stop sobbing. I miss Sasha so much.

Although I have Phoebe with me now, no on can ever replace my dearest Sasha in my heart. Sasha, mommy misses you so much and you will forever be a part of me.