Link of the Day

The Wall Street Journal has created a fantastic multimedia explanation of the European Debt Crisis' results. Check it out.

Gettin' Into The Spirit

We had a very relaxing holiday week(end). Nathan had W-Sun off that lucky bastard.

Well I guess I did too, except for a little work here and there. After Thanksgiving was

over my neighbors immediately started putting Christmas lights up on their house, and it

pretty much inspired me to get going on it too. 

We aren't putting a Christmas tree up this year, or lights on the house because we won't be here for

the majority of December, so why bother. I did put up the wreath inside, and decorated a bit. I didn't have a fireplace growing up so this is especially my favorite part to decorate. Here's some photos...note that our Christmas tree this year is 1ft. compared to last years 12ft. haha. Sad I know.

Keep in Mind, This Is Just the Beginning

Ireland is saved!* Now on to Portugal and Spain!

Nov. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of insuring against default on Portuguese and Spanish government debt soared to record high levels as an aid package for Ireland failed to reassure investors the region’s debt crisis will be contained.

Credit-default swaps on Portugal jumped 36.5 basis points to 538.5, and contracts on Spain climbed 24.25 to 347, according to CMA...

“The market seems to think it’s inevitable Portugal requests assistance next -- perhaps in January? -- and then after that Spain will be scrutinized with a fine tooth comb over the coming months,” said Jim Reid, head of fundamental strategy at Deutsche Bank AG in London.

Just like the mammoth marital fight that occurs when you and your spouse come to the realization that having 5-digit balances on 6 different credit cards plus a mortgage plus two auto loans means that you're practically bankrupt, this is the part with all the yelling and jumping up and down. Once the screaming has stopped, the bills have to be paid. The real change will occur once priorities are reassessed and you have to live within your means while struggling to pay down those monstrous debts.

* - Well, at least until they realize they can't pay back a $113B loan.

1st day exam and plans after it

yo!
Umm. I just finished my first paper today! It went well. Terima kasih buat Ibu for specially pray for me. =)
1 down, 4 more to go! Semoga semuanya lancar2, Insya Allah.
Allah SWT bless me!
 Hmm. What else?
Hari ini baru beli 10 boxes polaroid films. (Haha borong ni?)
Buat persiapan liburan nanti. But I think I should add more, for post-exam planning! Weee. Habis2 duit aja. Mahal sih. Di indo aja 100 ribu per box, tapi berhubung ini murah jadi yaudah, ambil aja deh since its okay with mom, i go ahead! (Mom always best!)

Cant wait for exam to finish, go play in Pavillion and eat eat and Sunway Lagoon dan balik Indo! Yeeeyy. Miss mommy already though.
Okay. Bye2. See u after exam.
p/s : whoever read this, please pray for me in my exam and I hope God will bless you 10 times more than your willingness! Amin.

ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD - 3

I am really honoured to receive "ONE LOVELY BLOG" Award from Kurinji. She has a lovely Blog - KURINJI KATHAMBAM, where she not only shares delicious recipes but also Craft and Kolam (Rangoli) designs. Do visit her blog. http://kurinjikathambam.blogspot.com/

I am changing the image of the award and sharing it with some of my friends whose names are listed below. I am a frequent visitor on their blogs.

Dear Friends, this Award is for all of you.

1. Nithu (Nithu's Kitchen)
http://www.nithubala.com/

2.Umm Mymoonah-Ayeesha (Taste of pearl City)
http://tasteofpearlcity.blogspot.com/

3.Akheela (Torview)
http://torviewtoronto.blogspot.com/

4.Soumya (Soumya's Kitchen)
http://traditional-indian-cooking.blogspot.com/

5.Pushpa (Taste as you cook)
http://simplehomefood.com/

6.Prathima Rao (Prats Corner)
http://prathimarao.blogspot.com/

7.Suja Sugathan (Kitchen Corner-Try it)
http://kichencorner.blogspot.com/

8.Roshan (Roshan's Cucina)
http://roshanscucina.blogspot.com/

9.Tahemeem (Tahemeem's Blog)
http://tahemeemshaik.blogspot.com/

10.Bikramjit Singh Mann (Me and My Random Thoughts)
http://mann-bikram.blogspot.com/

11.Punam (Dreamz Forever)
http://punamjr.blogspot.com/

12.Vinita (Doting on Doilies)
http://dotingondoilies.blogspot.com/