My Miscellany: In the Company of Me

I already know the things I would love to have for Christmas. Last week, I told you about Wii.
Then as I watched telly at home, my attention was turned to the discolouration on the upper left hand side of the telly. And then it struck me, betchabygollywow! our television is but near the end of its life :(

Oh noes!!! Houston, we have a major, major problem!
How can I enjoy my Wii bowling when half of the screen is blue-green? Or worse, I cringe at the thought of playing tennis against the husband soundless, without the taunts and teases when playing Wii tennis? Where's the excitement there?

My husband and I agreed that it's about time we get a new telly and the old one to be put to retirement soon. 

A friend told me that this month is the perfect time to buy a new TV set, flat screen or otherwise, because many department stores will hold special sales promotion to coincide with the Water Festival in the Penh. Okay, it's not like the Black Friday in the US but there will be great discounts and deals and also we can bargain well once we know the prices in other stores =)

Looks great, isn't it?

I felt it is about time to retire my old, dependable bag and find a suitable replacement. For several weeks now, since regaining my purchasing power recently (thanks to the man I call Sheriff!), I've been browsing the net for tote bags, or any kind of bag, that is comfortable for everyday casual use. When I saw this at my blogger-friend Josiet's blog, I knew right there and then that I have finally met THE bag for me. It's not the kind that has screaming logos on it (no offense to monogram lovers) but it kind of prompts you to look at this bag twice because of the simple clean of lines of the design. The size is just right, big enough to carry my daily essentials, and most of all, the price doesn't burn my wallet.

So I asked a huge favor from Josiet and arranged for her to purchase it on my behalf as she goes to Manila this week. I am so glad that she kindly agreed, even if it means having to squeeze in her already-tight schedule a trip to the Megamall, or wherever the GAP store in Manila is.