Written by
Carine
Sunday November 1, 2009
Tracing our initials that had been carved in wood (seen here), I felt a little sad that the weather had washed away layers causing the carving to fade.
I know it is silly to feel sad over something like this, ...
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Written by
Carine
Wednesday October 28, 2009
Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a dream man in her head. The two of them would do whatever her innocent fairytale infused head desired. They would live in complete bliss and never tiring romance.
This ...
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Written by
Carine
Monday October 26, 2009
Here is one reason why I pay a hefty cell phone bill every month without flinching despite being a freelancer without a fixed monthly income.
All-you-can-eat chocolat fondu with mon homme on a grey, wet and chilly Sunday evening - très ...
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Carine
Sunday October 25, 2009
A Singtel (Singapore Telecommunications) television commercial in the early 90s incited both a “What?!” and an “Awwwwww!” reaction within its short frame. Black and white TVC, guy hands umbrella to girl instead of holding it for her. Guy cradles girl ...
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Carine
Tuesday October 20, 2009
We were just lounging around after dinner like any other regular day when Eli broke out in song and serenaded me with impromptu words and whatever tune floated into his head.
Amazingly, they were the sweetest words and the most melodic ...
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Written by
Carine
Monday October 19, 2009
In a small chapel just off the highway where old, slanted chandeliers hung between ceiling fans that have lost their blades, we knelt before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer and adoration.
Holding my hand and resting his arms across the pew ...
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Written by
Carine
Sunday October 4, 2009
"I will die for you."
The most powerful words anyone can ever say to the one that they love. More powerful than a million "I love you".
Tonight, Eli looked me in the eyes and told me, "I will die for you". ...
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Written by
Carine
Monday September 14, 2009
Patrick Swayze went away to be with the Lord on 14 September 2009 at the age of 57 after a 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Like many celebrities, he used his celebrity status to raise money and awareness for cancer ...
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Written by
Carine
Tuesday September 8, 2009
In a text message to Eli earlier this morning I casually mentioned, "I want that Thai noodles that you like..." and forgot all about it. It was a passing craving, slightly after I Twittered (@keepmylover): Hmmm, some char kway teow ...
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Written by
Carine
Wednesday September 2, 2009
This evening in a bid to send a particular project to the printers, I kept Eli from taking his much needed sleep with my constant clicking/typing at the computer.
How easy it is to forget that these little things can make ...
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