I took mc last Tuesday because I was having quite a bad cough which came about when we were in Bangkok. Today I am on mc again. I had such a bad stiff neck yesterday, that shot up to a headache, that I threw up thrice! Twice at work and the last when I was walking home from the train station. Good thing I left the office early, it wasn't so crowded then so I could find a corner and throw up. :p

Ok, on to other things.

We attended the girl's classmate's 6th birthday at their home on Saturday. It was straight there after her abacus class and once we arrived, we could eat. It was a very simple affair with home cooked food. Thereafter, the children were left to play with toys. It feels different because we have been spoilt with how some parents really go the mile to celebrate their off-spring's birthdays. When K turned 4, we held it at home and I cooked too. This year, being her last at the childcare and going to different primary schools as would all her friends, we are planning on holding her birthday at a function hall.

The hubs and I have some plans on what to do. Even the girl has asked for cupcakes or muffins and a theme. We shall keep it in suspense first. :) I planned on inviting all her K2 classmates as well as her other friends whom we all know since she was an infant. So, it's going to be a K2 party of sorts. Lol.

Hopefully we get to book the place we want. And hopefully I do not need to take anymore mcs for the year. :p

I had a busy start of the year and thankfully was able to get almost everything done when Friday ended and I joined my colleagues to a bbq buffet at the Hyatt. 

The girl's abacus and ballet class started again on the first Saturday of the year and busy Saturdays start all over again for us. 

The 3 of us had the company of the eldest brother and SIL when we went on a week-long vacation to Khao Yai & Bangkok on the 2nd week of the New Year. Because we caught the first flight out and the girl had to wake up early and only took 1 short nap while in the vehicle from Bangkok to Khao Yai, she had a headache when we were out visiting sites. But I think she learnt a lesson, that is to rest and take her naps whenever possible. I hope she doesn't forget it that lack of sleep will have consequences. But having said this, I hope this is one-off although this was not the first time she has complained of a headache, and that she didn't get it from me. 

We enjoyed our holiday, if I may say so on behalf of the 5 of us. We fed alpacas, which looked better than the lone 1 we saw in Tokyo, visited a farm, walked into a sunflower field in bloom, visited the zoo where we had camels, zebras etc walking right beside our vehicle and had good food. Although I did some shopping, it wasn't enough in my own opinion. Bangkok is still a shopping paradise to me!

On our return flight, the hubs was surprised with a birthday cake presented to him by the crew, which I had earlier requested for. Although his reactions after that kind of pissed me off. Anyhow, we arrived home with very good weather which started apparently a day after the man's birthday while we were in Bangkok.

So we had a good week of holidays although I can't say I was very rested because I usually cram my itinerary with activities. But in my brother's words, we had a good mix, with something for everyone. 

Now let the the working year be just as good!