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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Finding Micasa

( survived 1st trimester. no morning sickenss. bigger tummy. bigger boobs. ass keeping in shape - for now. thanks sof for Palmer's Cocoa Butter tip, Ylanda for pregnancy jounal book that's my bible rite now, Ezly for decaf reminder, and you-know-who-you-are for power hugs and positive vibes from Europe)

We found a brand new home today we will call home. It felt right the moment we walked in.
On a golf course (for Mr J.) With a community swimming pool and rec center (for Ms J) and a 'TotLot' a.k.a playland (for littleJ).

High ceilings and cosy fireplace in the family room,
a cute nursery room (so littleJ can be near mommy and daddy but not in the same room),
a study (where mommy can go on line with auntie Lita while breastfeeding - the baby, not lita - eugh!),
a formal dining room (to present burnt roast turkey to the in laws this Thanksgiving),
a formal sitting area (so we can be house proud and still make a mess)
a guest room (to house Aunties Diaz, Lita, Halva, Rose, TheBody when they come avisiting)
a 2.5 car garage (the o.5 is to give room to mommy's poor parking skills that often takes up 2 parking spaces)
an open plan kitchen and breakfast bar (so mommy can be frantic at the oven while still watching Desperate Housewives)
a his and hers wash basin (so mommy doesnt oust MrJ from his bathroom counter space)
a walk in wardrobe (where MrJ will definitely oust mommy from her wardrobe space)
an unfinished basement (for future renovations..MrJ says this can be junior's baby sister's room and junior's baby sister's little brother's room. Mommy says lets turn it into a wine cellar or an entertainments centre.)
a deck from the family room into the garden (for a spot of BBQ in the winter sunshine)

overlooking the Rocky Mountains.

The house is a mid range property in a community area where properties can go up to over a million USD. But everyone seems pretty friendly - no one seemed snooty (Ms J checked out the clubhouse for arrogant residents and all clear on that front), and people dont seem to be the type to 'pee in the pool' (Ms J's pet peeve with common pools).

The name of the community area is Vista Ridge.(check out the 2 min video)
http://www.vistaridge.net/
But I'm not too hot about the name of the town...Erie(pronounced..Eerie).

I think its simply eerie that I am to live in a little country town where the next summer event is the Pet Lookalike Contest and World's Shortest Pet Parade.

The nearest Barnes & Noble is a good 10 mins drive away, and I have to get onto the interstate to get to Foleys/Nordstrom/Saks.

Note to self: must remind self that yours truly originates from a little town up north, so this is really just going back to my roots - another little town, in another country across the pacific ocean.

Ms J at 10:40 PM

14Readers Had Their Say...

14 Comments

at May 31, 2006 12:09 AM yati said...: WOW!!! Your new home sound's soooooooooooooooooooo cool!!! Jules would be so jealous about the 2.5 garage as I'm about the his and her wash basin!!! You'll be so happy there with your family!!

hugs!!!
at May 31, 2006 2:35 AM steve at the pub said...: Wow, sounds fantastic!

*jealous*
at May 31, 2006 3:19 AM Stingrayz said...: Glad that you're settling in well, over there, Ms. J. :)

Your county has got a pet lookalike contest? Wow! Cool! Must it be real pets or can it be fictional pets - like the Pink Panther?

(My late Mum used to say that I look like the Pink Panther,...;))
at May 31, 2006 3:26 AM diaz said...: The house sounds great. Something for everyone eh? Missing you already!
at May 31, 2006 3:34 AM aGentX said...: As cliche as it may sound...home is truly where the heart is. A new abode, a new life and much deservingly new hope...you deserve all of them...power hugs!
at May 31, 2006 3:58 AM [Is]landa said...: tak puas hati.
ur pregnant belly is the same size as mine[empty].

harumph!

*hugs*
at May 31, 2006 7:03 AM Idham said...: This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
at May 31, 2006 7:04 AM TT said...: *smile*
just great...the house sounds just great...ur touch and presence will make it a home and a haven.
nice to know u arrived safely...
take care.

*towerthistle* aka *TT* from now on.
at May 31, 2006 8:26 PM Ezly said...: Sounds lovveerly Ms.J. 2nd trimester already!! wow, cepatnya! BTW, Am 7 wks pregnant and am not taking my own advice on decaf...heehee.
at May 31, 2006 10:12 PM Anonymous said...: Hey J,
My hands r actually shaking so badly while writing this. Why?
Well 1st- how did i end up here? a friend suggested saying that you have one interesting, u cant miss it, addicted to it, blog.
so here i am. And after reading ur comment on a small town far north, i was speechless (no i didnt read ur blog out loud)
and when i saw ur picture and ur other half... i turned white (quite diff to see coz i am far from white)...anyway...
J, i have been looking for you for bout 10 yrs now.
Tho we were not bestfriend in kindergarden, i spent most of time in primary and half of secondary era with YOU.
omg omg omg...
at May 31, 2006 10:55 PM Ms J said...: Reply to Yati:
hey plan a trip stateside wit Jules - would be honored to host you. and err...you guys can babysit while i go off for a dirty weekend to aspen with the hubby. deal? and i'll cook ya a lean mean english breakfast too!

Reply to SteveAtThePub:
Dont be babe - you wake up to lovely views everyday!

Reply to Ylanda:
you can reduce yours, mine will get bigger and bigger honey

Reply to Diaz:
hey and i miss you gals too.; i fancy a spot of fish head curry when i return - can we do that?

reply to agentX
power hugs to you too!

reply to TT:
thank you. more important than a lovely home, is love in the home. it makes even a humble abode warm and palatial.

Reply to ezly:
7 weeks?????? OMG woman! you must be superwoman! i dont thjink ican handle even one at this stage. wow! and of course, congratulations is in order!

reply to anon:
wow..now you definitely are keeping me in suspense mode! pls write to my email addy to reconnect. OMG OMG from me to! and a big hug to rekindle old firendship. p/s i am fat now and a lot taller from kinny days. but not that much :-)

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at June 01, 2006 3:21 AM diaz said...: One kari kapala ikan coming right up! I know just the place for it, but it's in Raub, fancy a drive? Heheh, we get Lita to drive la. you preggers and I hate driving long distance (well, actually it's only about an hours drive from KL).

Ezly, congratulations! I hope you are at least not smoking anymore!
at June 01, 2006 4:05 AM Stingrayz said...: Ms. J, awat no reply to me? :( Ni nak merajuk niiiii,....;)
at June 01, 2006 8:12 AM steve at the pub said...: Poor Stingray..... recieved the cold shoulder... :-(