When the going gets tough

It has been a horrible, tearful day. Must be due to the time of the month coming soon. Hearing one of Natasha Bedingfield's songs kind of made me look on the bright side of things though.

After all, there are two sides to a coin and one can choose to mull over things or to look on the bright side and just smile.

I went to pick up my wicker basket today. Was at Novena Square first and had to pass by the St Alphonsus Church (or what is popularly called the Novena Church) and although I told myself that I was not going to delay any further and get to my destination (to pick up my basket). Sub-consciously though, I think I did want to go in.

My feet brought me to the church proper (as I could not find the grotto, silly me) Nevertheless, I just prayed and prayed my worries and troubles away. It was very peaceful. There were some others who were praying or sitting there, having some adoration time.

After my own private time with God, I went on my way. The basket was big. Much bigger than it looked in the picture. Chatted with my friend for a while (or a little too long while) and finally, I waited for my bus to come.

One funny thing happened. This small boy was waiting for the bus at the bus stop with his mum and maid but he was playing somewhere else before. When he was called for and came towards his mum, he starting trying to peep into the basket, thinking there is an animal in there!! Cute!

He was not really convinced that there wasn't anything in there and took several peeks more. That perked me up a little.

Well, when the going gets tough, there is mp3 music and then, there is God.

More about wicker picnic baskets

Hehe... the magic of modern technology. I just put up a peronal message about drooling over wicker picnic baskets on MSN and one friend has decided to sell me hers!!!! So very happy! Here it is:



Ha! Ha! recognise the fella in the background? He was the model for the rainboots, Kingsley! Poor fella had just walked up eight floors when this picture was taken as the lift's fire alarm had gone off.

Knees go weak for wicker pinic baskets

Okie...I have been wanting to get me-self a wicker picnic basket for a while. I envy my friends who have one. My EHM was even better. She picked it up from outside of someone's bungalow while taking a stroll somewhere around Singapore! It was in very good condition.

Another friend's wicker picnic basket came with the husband as he is, after all, British in origin and had to have one of those. Ironically, it had never been in use until she married him and brought their daughter out for picnic some years later.

Of course, the cheap and easy way out is to buy a chiller bag from Carrefour and dump the rest of the non-chilled stuff in a bag and go. Hee. When it comes to 'events' like that, I would like to have the proper utensils and gear. Just like how I would dress up to go watch a theatre performance, even if it at a very old theatre like Victoria Theatre. Maybe there is a bit of colonial in me that was passed down by teachers from young.

I have found out a few websites which, for my own convenience, I will list here:

1.http://www.picnicbaskets.com/
2.http://www.picnicbaskets.com/
3.http://www.picnicfun.com/

(Sorry guys. Link doesn't seem to be appearing on actual post so if you want to take a look, please cut and paste.)

The one offering the best price so far is number 1 and number 3. Site number 2 seems to offer things at a higher price. I have not asked about the shipping prices though. It may end up being the same. Only site number 2 offered an estimated shipping price and it is not cheap.

Not even sure if it would be worth it using Vpost either as it charges for shipping from the States to Singapore , by weightage. With the stuff weighing at least 10 lbs, I think I might be paying a bomb. Will have to find out more from Vpost.

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Only just realised how lousy I am at labelling/tagging my posts as I never used to think that one should put so many complicating labels. I was trying to find my past posting on Vpost and it took me a good two to three minutes!!!!! Hahaha! Will be more careful and diligent in labelling next time.