Work's busy! I'm pooped. But more from working out this morning, and some kitchen action. Great times!

Saw a sneak preview of Notes on a Scandal last night. Thanks, Marina and Mad About Movies !! It was a creepy flick, but I liked Cate Blachett's and Judi Dench's performances.

Mr. Nick met my mom on the 1st when we went over to my mom's for dinner. It was such short notice and on a holiday that we probably should have waited. My mom was worried there wasn't going to be enough food, and then Mr. Nick took a long detour to find some flowers for my mom. I had told him to get a plant. However, the pickings were slim, so he bought a bouquet of lilies, little chrysanthemums, and gerberas.

I'm sure my mom appreciated the flowers even though she hates lilies (she hates the smell because it reminds her of funeral homes and remnants the red stuff leaves behind). White chrysanthemums also symbolise death in Chinese culture.

And Mr. Nick felt really awkward during dinner because it was so quiet. I guess I should have gotten the conversation going, but Mr. Nick knows no Cantonese, and my mom's English is horrible. I didn't really feel like playing translator all night. I will do better next time, I guess. I have no idea what his family thinks of me.

I got a new waterproof Salomon coat. I felt so guilty about buying it. I know I shouldn't have, but I will be ready for the mountains now! 

Late last year, Mr. Nick also me by his ex-girlfriend's name while on the phone (with a friend). I was upset about it, and I am trying to get over it. I think I pretty much am. It didn't really mean anything, and we can't do anything about it. We went to his friends' for our New Year's celebration. It was okay. It would have been nice to be with my friends, too, but I definitely wanted to be with Mr. Nick to ring in the new year.

Even later last year, my dad called me late the night after our dinner. I hate getting phone calls after 10 pm. This time he left a detailed message to let me know he found the returned cheque for the money he gave me. I haven't bothered returning his call.

The holidays had their ups and downs, but there were more ups than downs :-) There was definitely a lot of "communicating" with Mr. Nick.