Not dead just busy

Lots is happening... I am writing the last chapter to the "Asian Scrapbooking" book that I have talked about before. I am done with the ROUGH design of all of our papers for Far Flung Craft's first release of papers. My partner Faye and I are now about to set about with more back end work before final printing, including UPC codes, shipping supplies and better methods and of course never ending marketing work.

My 9-5 (or 7-7) job is really demanding now as well. I am involved in two high level initatives being driven by Dallas that in the long run will make our company more efficent and lean (which in turn means more money to teh shareholders and hopefully a raise for me...), but it is demanding work! I will be traveling to the US for a 2+ week business trip the last week of SEptember first week of October and while it will be nice to do some shopping for some much needed supplies (like skivies for me and the kids) things are so busy here it will be tough to catch up.

I really can't wait to finish the book and I can be back down to only two jobs, which of course is 2 more than I would like, but someone has to pay the bills.

Been thinking a lot about simplicity lately, just not living it, but I did get rid of a bunch of stuff out of the closet and have another 2 bags to take to Salvation Army!

Back again soon!

Object of my affection

I know you can't really see the size of this cute little can, but I am in love. infatuated if you will. blissed out by the sheer cuteness of this little can of diet coke. Now, for those of you who have been to Japan, maybe not such a novelty, I have seen these cans before, but they have them in Korea too and they are just so stinkin' cuddly I want to take them to bed with me for a good ole cuddle before I quaff the yummy drink inside.

Diet coke not your cup o tea? How about original flavor Mountain Dew? Lots of US service people in Korea... Coke Zero anyone? Why don't they sell that in Singapore btw?

Ah, to gaze upon your beauty for a few minutes more... then it is back to work

It really is the happiest place on Earth!

Hong Kong Disney was a great vacation. More about the trip later, but just a short snippet to say it was great, a bit too hot at 36 Degrees (which is 97F) with little shade... but otherwise it was magical. I admit it, I am a Disney fan.

Tagged

My dear friend the very uber talented scrapbook artist and down right cool Chick Jenn tagged me.

Here are the rules:

The Rules are: 7 random things about me and then tag 7 others to do the same. People who are tagged need to blog 7 facts about themselves and post the rules as well. At the end of their blog list 7 people you are tagging. Let them know that they are tagged by leaving them a comment in their blog.

OK, so here are my random 7 things:

1. I have eaten lunch with France's minister of Finance Christine LaGarde

2. I served lunch to Fred Schneider of the B-52s

3. I am outspoken and outgoing but can be shy at a party.

4. My favorite food is probably Salmon Sashimi

5. My husband and I used to eat Grilled Cheese Sandwitches and Tomato Soup for lunch at least once a week while in Law School.

6. I am a third generation graduate of Willamette University in Salem Oregon. My grandmother graduated in 1919, my father graduated in 1957 and I graduate from law school at Willamette in 1994.

7. I am addicted to stupid triva and used to rock at Trival pursut.

I am going to tag a few fun friends:

1. Julie K
2. Heather
3. Andrea
4. Sharon
5. Liza
6. Janis
7. Suzanne

Now, I have to go find thier blogs and post!

Happy Independence Day

Oh Say Can you See? What a great batch of fireworks at the annual American Association of Singapore's bash in Sembawang on Saturday. Only disapointment of the night was not being able to hear the national anthem. Otherwise, kids had fun, good food and beer and ice cream. Good party!