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It has been an ordinary week for me. Or so I thought until things that transpired, especially nos. 1 - 4 turned out to be major!

1. A cousin's overseas call. When my phone rang on Wednesday night, its little screen showed a private number calling. "It's Ireland again," I guessed. But it was from someone better - a dear cousin in France! We talked for almost two hours. Nothing beats chatting with a close relative you don't usually have communication with for years. The best part is knowing she's back to normal work with her chemotherapy sessions behind her.

2. A friend's email. Her advice meant a lot to me. I appreciate escaping from a crappy deal and knowing where I stand, what to do next and how to explore other options.

3. A consultant's reply. I am in contact with an education and training consultant in the UK. The replies to my queries are positively promising. I am really smiling. Even in my sleep!

4. Useful website information. When you need to do important, personal research right on, the internet is pure wonder!

5. Durian chips. I love the milky, creamy feel on the palate. They're my tummy fillers as I researched into midnites.
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Anonymous said…
Great fives this week! It sounds like you have family all over -- so nice to get in touch again. And getting the help you need via a consultant or the internet - YAY! Happy weekend.
31 July 2009 at 22:42
Susanne said…
The chips sound good but what I'm really loving is your purse! :v)

A long distance call from family is a treasure! How nice you got to speak to your cousin!
31 July 2009 at 23:08
Hazel said…
Hi Nikki, yes, I'm so keen on the consultant stuff this week.

Hi Susanne, my purse oh...lol! it's where I put the chips in after buying them from the food court, and then I took them out for a quick shot.
31 July 2009 at 23:40
Marg said…
Looks like your technical resources dealt you a splendid deck of cards this week.
Go Chips Go!!!1
1 August 2009 at 02:33
Clarissa said…
I haven't tried durian chips yet--but sounds good
Great fives,Mommy Hazel!!^_^
1 August 2009 at 09:49
j said…
The first one about your cousin struck a chord with me. At a recent family reunion I spoke with a cousin that I hadn't seen in 10 years or more. It was just like old times!
1 August 2009 at 14:08
Willow said…
I love the internet for research too! What a blessing to have all that information so easily available.

Hurray for your phone call from France! More technology love!

You may have my share of the durian chips :)
1 August 2009 at 22:04
2nd Cup of Coffee said…
Enjoyed your list, Hazel. This is my first visit. I'll be back.
1 August 2009 at 23:41
Kari said…
Oh how great is the internet! Where would we be without it.
So happy for you that you got in touch with friends and family.
I haven't tried the Durian chips - if they don't smell I may be up to it.
Have a great week!
2 August 2009 at 21:48
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