Monthly Archives: September 2009

H1N1 Approaching

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My best friend sent me an email two days ago telling me she, hubby and kids have swine flu… I realise I didn’t take swine flu too serious (I still don’t by the way) but all of a sudden it is very close to home… Let me rephrase that: I don’t take the whole media hype too serious, I never have and I never will. Media is a strong powerful tool and if it’s not used carefully it could be extremely damaging to certain people.

I’ve noticed the media tends to exaggerate big time and make a fuss about things before the facts are clear. Same deal with swine flu which has been less dangerous so far than the run-of-the-mill flu. The normal seasonal influenza is a much bigger health problem each year. The media caused a scare as usual especially since there’s too many gullible people who believe everything they read, see or hear.

Nevertheless my friend is not feeling ok and nor does her family so from here I’ll send them a big fat hug and I wish them well! *Hugs honey, get well soon!!!*

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Watch Time…

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My brother came to visit over the weekend along with the kids. He has a pretty high position at a major manufacturer of cars and heavy duty trucks. His daughter -my niece (3 yrs old)- came to me at some point and gave me a beautiful heavy white square box with a logo: it was a gift. I had no idea what it was until I opened the gorgeous box.

All of a sudden I remembered a conversation I had with my bro last time he came over. I’d noticed his beautiful watch and told him that I wouldn’t mind spending money on one like his. At the age of ten my parents bought me a beautiful tiny watch but somehow it must have been cursed, I’ve never gotten it to work properly…

I bought watches over the years but didn’t really use them. If someone asks me what time it is I normally can tell by looking at the sky or sun. I’m pretty accurate too because of years of training *wink* so I didn’t need one. My brother’s watch was something different, I absolutely adore the design: it reminded me of my sleek Powerbook.

So I was astonished to find this beautiful exclusive branded watch inside the box that was given to me by my niece. You can’t just buy these, they’re corporate gifts. This one is also a men’s watch because I like ‘big’ sizes *hehe* It has a genuine leather band and I wear it on the inside of my arm (for protection): just like my dad used to.

I think the watch is awesome and I think I have a pretty awesome brother too *hehe*

Isn’t it gorgeous?

I so love the design!

Black leather band, watch is heavy! *hehe*