1. I'm happy, I'm excited, I cannot wait for the weekend to come.

2. Why do I have the passion for books and not audiobooks, I do not understand why.

3. How does this blogging platform work, anyway? (I meant it in technical terms)

4. Every morning, I put jam, peanut butter or cheese on my bread for breakfast, depending on my mood (or tastebud) for that day.

5. I consider myself lucky because I still have a job and a wonderful family.

6. One day we’ll see about visiting my best friend in the U.S. and touring around Europe.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to reading a new novel, tomorrow my plans include visiting the paediatrician (a routine check-up for my little one) and Sunday, I want to do household chores and spend time with my family!

1. Give me a book voucher and I'll be a very happy person.

2. Whenever I leave home to work, I'll hug and kiss my daughters before stepping out of the house.

3. I wish there are more than 24 hours a day.

4. Chicken noodles was the last thing I ate that was utterly delicious.

5. To live in this world means you have to accept all the ups and downs in your life.

6. Other than this one, Things Mean A Lot is the last blog I commented on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up on my reading, tomorrow my plans include laundry and household chores and Sunday, I want to spend more time with my family!

1. Please don't tell me lies.

2. Can you wake up at the sound of the alarm clock ringing in the morning?

3. The color red and pink makes me want to think of roses and tulips!

4. I have a craving for a cup of steaming hot tea and a book right now.

5. If my life had a pause button, I'd pause it whenever I am in need of a break.

6. Eyes are the first thing I notice when I look at a person.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to eating out with my husband, tomorrow my plans include household chores and catching up on my reading and Sunday, I want to spend more time with my family!

1. I'd really like to read right now.

2. "Ouch!" is the word you'd most often hear me say if I stubbed my toe.

3. Possession is considered an unhealthy trait, but not when it comes to my books.

4. Johnny Depp is Captain Jack Sparrow.

5. Marshmallows and fire go together like ice cubes and water (they tend to melt quickly!).

6. Life goes on and on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up on my reading (I'm hoping to finish the book which I'm currently reading), tomorrow my plans include laundry and doing the rest of the household chores and Sunday, I want to rest and relax (and not to mention to spend time with my family)!

1. It's January; a fresh start for a new year!

2. Apple strudel is what I crave most right now.

3. Cork and wine go together like fork and spoon.

4. Chicken soup is so nourishing.

5. Let us dare to do something new and different.

6. I love my home.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up on my reading, tomorrow my plans include a trip to the travel agency and Sunday, I want to do household chores and spend time with my family!

1. Friends are like family; they are a part of our life.

2. When it comes to health; it's best that we eat healthily, exercise frequently and not to take it for granted.

3. I'm ready for Christmas.

4. Elizabeth Arden's 5th Avenue is one of my favorite perfumes or aftershaves or smells.

5. The oldest ornament I have is probably nothing; I tend to have a short memory and who knows, I might have thrown it away.

6. Take some black tea and condensed milk, mix it all together and you have teh tarik. (I'm craving for a cup now.)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up on my reading and watching my favourite drama serial on TV, tomorrow my plans include household chores and doing groceries and Sunday, I want to spend time with my family and, rest and relax!

1. Please feel free to leave me a comment.

2. When I have flu I can't help sniffing it occasionally.

3. My favorite thing to cook is spaghetti with meat balls.

4. Books is something I can't get enough of.

5. That's the thing I love most about my family - they are always a joy to my life.

6. War and riots always makes me think to myself, what the heck?

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spending some time with my family, tomorrow my plans include visiting my brother-in-law's family for their baby shower and Sunday, I want to rest and relax and hopefully catch up on my reading!

1. My blueprint for success includes working hard and never give up.

2. Grape flavour lollipop was the last candy I ate. (My eldest daughter insisted I ate it with her the previous day.)

3. The best facial moisturizer I've ever used is nothing as I believe our lifestyle and what we eat will affect our complexion in a way.

4. Have a nice break and having the day to yourself can be good therapy.

5. I'd like to tell you about my books collection and how it all begins.

6. Persistence is my strongest characteristic.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching some late night shows, tomorrow my plans include doing household chores and catching up on my reading and Sunday, I want to spend some time with my family!

ISBN-10: 155166951X
Publisher: Mira
Published: 1995
250pgs


From the blurb:

Mitch Peabody was learning pretty fast that the life of a private detective was not all it was cracked up to be. Cheating husbands, suspicious wives, unsuspecting mistresses -- case after case left him cynical and disillusioned. This was nothing like the world of tough-talking detectives and smart-mouthed, stunning dames he'd envisioned . . . until she walked through the door.

Right down to her stilettos, Mae Sullivan was a knockout with a lethal body -- and a lethal family to go with it. There was something not quite on the up-and-up about her, but she came with a case he couldn't afford to refuse . . . and left him with a case of lust like he hadn't had since high school. It didn't take long for him to fall for her, hook, line and sinker. But was Mae only interested in catching the double-crossing crooks who murdered her uncle . . . or did the lady want to catch him?


It has been some time since I have read a romance novel. So the other day, I pulled out this book from my to-be-read pile because I have read a lot of good reviews about Jennifer Crusie's books.

So what made me pick up this book? Well, I love reading anything about private detectives. There is just something alluring about them, be it the heroes or the heroines. In this story, Mitch Peabody is engaged by the heroine, Mae Sullivan, to find out the death of her Uncle Armand and the mysterious disappearance of his diary.

After seeing nothing but numerous divorce cases, Matt is getting a little tired of his so-called job although it does not hurt he is doing so to win a bet. Just when he thought life is getting him to nowhere, Mae walks into his life (or into his office) and asked him to investigate a case. Mitch is intrigued by her at first glance, but that is because Mae is nothing like the women he met. Mae has the looks but most of all, she has a smart mouth. Mitch is not sure if he should be attracted or annoyed with her witty trait, but he is sure interested to find out more about her, besides the case that is.

1. Right now, I'm feeling pretty good.
2. A beautiful scenic place is where I want to be.
3. How does one describe love?
4. My family keeps me on track.
5. Please don't stop reading.
6. My two daughters fills me with joy.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to catching up on the TV shows, tomorrow my plans include having a family and friends' gathering at our place and Sunday, I want to spend time with my family!

1. I enjoy doing a lot of things, but spending time with my family and reading remains the top on my list.

2. When will I deliver is something I wonder about often lately.

3. In your heart, you knew you could do anything if you have great faith in yourself.

4. Take a packet of instant noodles, add a little spice into the boiling water and you end up with a bowl of steaming hot noodles soup.

5. Life has gifted me with a loving husband, an adorable daughter and a baby soon on the way.

6. Taking a break to do something you enjoy is an instant vacation.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, tomorrow my plans include visiting my dad and reading some books and Sunday, I want to do laundry and household chores!

This week Michelle provided most of the questions; thank you, Michelle!

And...here we go!

1. When I'm sick I'm moody because I can't do all the things I like.

2. When I take a walk, I think about the beauty of nature and happy thoughts.

3. Money can't buy happiness but it can provide some comfort to the people who need it, especially during emergencies.

4. Cotton makes me think of clouds and leather makes me think of upholstery and some luxurious products.

5. The strangest person/character I've had lewd thoughts about was no one (can't think of any at the moment).

6. My favorite color these days is blue because it is calming to me and not too loud.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending some time with my family, tomorrow my plans include visiting my dad and Sunday, I want to enjoy a little break and meeting up with my ex-boss at his son's wedding dinner!

This week Amy provided the questions; thank you, Amy!

1. Dancing to the music while humming to myself makes me relax and happy.

2. The last time I viewed through my old photo albums I nearly cried because it brought me lots of wonderful memories.

3. When I drive I make sure everyone has their seat belts on.

4. I saw my colleagues standing by the copier zapping some documents.

5. Give me time, give me books, give me a reading space and I will be a very happy person.

6. Next week I am looking forward to meeting up with my ex-boss since I am invited to attend to his eldest son's wedding dinner.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to meeting up with my friends, tomorrow my plans include visiting the hospital for viewing of the maternity ward/delivery suites and Sunday, I want to spend some time with my family!

1. The last meal I had at a restaurant was some vegetarian dishes and they were real delicious.

2. Arrogance is something I intensely dislike.

3. The full moon reminds me of Mid-Autumn festival, mooncakes and all the colourful lanterns.

4. "I'll try my best" is one of my favorite local expressions. (Someone mentioned this in the local papers that "trying" is not good enough, however "do my best" will be more effective! In case you are wondering what this is all about, the article is referring to some of the Olympics participants' comments when they were being interviewed.)

5. Sometimes it's best to leave things as they are.

6. The Dark Knight is the best movie I've seen so far this year! (I didn't watch many movies this year anyway!)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to reading Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, tomorrow my plans include doing household chores and laundry and Sunday, I want to spend time with my family and read some more!

1. You know you're old when your memory starts to go downhill.

2. My heart is divided between my family and my work.

3. A cup of steaming green tea is what I need RIGHT NOW!

4. I have felt the loss, I have known the depths of pain when a family member passed away two years ago.

5. Gah, won't these people read rather than wasting their time on some other meaningless stuff?

6. Please leave me a comment as soon as you can!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to reading Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer, tomorrow my plans include meeting out with my friends and Sunday, I want to spend some time with my family!

Questions 1 and 2 this week are courtesy of Sherry, thanks!

1. If I could travel back in time, I'd go to my childhood days because they are the happiest and most memorable moments to me.

2. Give me a vacation or give me more time to catch up on my TBR pile.

3. I am listening to the humming of my computer while I am typing this sentence.

4. Somewhere, someone is thinking about what to do during the weekend.

5. I'll always be an avid reader.

6. My idea of a good time includes relaxing and spending time with my family.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to going out with my husband, tomorrow my plans include visiting my dad and do a little shopping and Sunday, I want to do some household chores!

Questions 4-6 this week are courtesy of Sherry! Thanks!

Here we go:

1. I believe whatever doesn't kill you won't hurt you.

2. If you're good at something, do it.

3. Why so happy? Because it's Friday!

4. Something is out there, it's lurking around and yet it doesn't want to be seen.

5. If my life were a sitcom, it would be titled Busy Life!.

6. Sitting on my back porch [if you don't have one, use your imagination] I see globes of fat juicy grapes hanging down from their vines, waiting to be picked.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to spending time with my family, tomorrow my plans include dining out with friends at a vegetarian restaurant and Sunday, I want to visit my cousin to celebrate the first month of their new baby boy!

All questions this week are courtesy of Sherry.

1. If I could be a fly on the wall I would be wary of any signs of danger around me.

2. Jealousy is meaningless because not only it will cause misery to yourself but to others as well.

3. When I see a shooting star my wish would be that all my dreams will come true.

4. I'd rather be eating the same food than going hungry any day!

5. Certain songs when I hear them make me wanna cry because they always bring back fond memories.

6. If time were in a bottle I will always carry it along with me and never let it go.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to reading some more of The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory, tomorrow my plans include household chores, organizing some stuff at home and Sunday, I want to spend more time with my family!

1. Oh, I can't wait until I have a day all to myself.

2. My daughter's snacks is the first thing I see when I open my refrigerator.

3. I never leave home without my bag (where it will consist of my wallet, cellphone, umbrella and a book!).

4. If I were a condiment, I would be salt because without it, anything would be tasteless.

5. People who are selfish and only think highly of themselves is really high up on my list of pet peeves.

6. The last thing I thought of before I went to bed was thank goodness it is Friday the next day.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to reading and watching late night shows, tomorrow my plans include visiting my dad and shopping and Sunday, I want to do laundry and other household chores to make up for the day I have spent the previous day!

1. Holidays in the summer are fun if only the weather isn't too hot.

2. Hotdogs and corn on the cob are my favorite things to grill.

3. My thoughts are straying towards vacations because it seems like most of my friends or colleagues are taking their break.

4. Rearranging my book piles is what I'm most looking forward to this weekend!

5. My favorite book so far this summer is No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay. It is an exciting thriller with a twist at the end.

6. The sweet smell of bakery and a cup of hot tea is the best way to begin a day.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to reading my book and RT Book Reviews magazine, tomorrow my plans include laundry, cooking and spending time with my family and Sunday, I want to sort out and organize my books so as to make some rooms for the newer books!

Questions courtesy of Jennifer this week; thanks, Jennifer!

1. Birthdays are usually the time when you get all those mixed feelings. Although it is always a joy to celebrate birthdays, at times you wonder if the time has passed by too quickly.

2. Autumn is my favorite season because of the cooling weather. It is also nice to see some colours to the surroundings when all the leaves are turning red or yellow.

3. I feel my best when I am relaxed.

4. Meat sticks with rice is my favorite food!

5. First impressions are important because this is the first image you portray to other people when they first meet you.

6. The best piece of advice I ever received was from my mom. Whenever I was down or when I needed some guidance, she was always there for me.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to reading and watching some late night TV shows, tomorrow my plans include spending time with my family; I am also hoping to catch up on my blog hopping and Sunday, I want to relax and read!