It all started as a desire to visit the Golden Triangle... through a backpacking trip. I'd been telling (convincing) friends to join me in this trip. Actually, hubby's the one who's been encouraging me to give myself a treat to go out with girlfriends somewhere.I am a very obedient wife. So I started considering it.
Well, that was last year when my bloggy earnings were accumulating (smug face). Hubby didn't wanna spend it... even for shopping. He would always offer to pay for my shopping. And so... I started asking around. I met with my girlfriend Loretta and told her my desire to go the Golden Triangle. She got so excited. For me lah, coz she's been there already. But she told me she was planning a trip to China. It rang a bell. I have always wanted to go to China too. Then we parted.
Towards the end of the year, things were shaping up for her China trip. She casually mentioned it to me and I got all excited. Or maybe, casually mentioned is understated. she actually mentioned about Shenzen as a shopping paradise. LOL. I told hubby straight away.
As you can guess, my doting hubby got me more excited some more coz he was all for it. The plan was to go to 5 cities. Macau. Hongkong, Shenzen, Chionqing, and... I forgot the name... What was it? Hmmm... somewhere in China I can't remember.
Last December, hubby and I went to Phuket for 8 days, left the kids with their grandparents. While we were holidaying, both hubby and I couldn't help but wishing we were holidaying with our kids. And I was so in dilemma. What if I pursued my trip with the girls and leave my family behind. I probably wouldn't enjoy the trip. Epiphany, epiphany... Why didn't we all go together? I could still save some because our planned trip would only be in April-May.
Yes, now while holidaying with kids, hubby and I could go out at nights... paint the town red, while parents-in-law take care of the kids!
Kind of worth it to have them tag along, yes? And Ita and Dewi, if you happen to read this one, just keep quiet okay? LOL. OOpppsss. am I in trouble now?
Anyways, whatever, I just wanna enjoy the trip. To the Orient Seas we go!
Well, that was last year when my bloggy earnings were accumulating (smug face). Hubby didn't wanna spend it... even for shopping. He would always offer to pay for my shopping. And so... I started asking around. I met with my girlfriend Loretta and told her my desire to go the Golden Triangle. She got so excited. For me lah, coz she's been there already. But she told me she was planning a trip to China. It rang a bell. I have always wanted to go to China too. Then we parted.
Towards the end of the year, things were shaping up for her China trip. She casually mentioned it to me and I got all excited. Or maybe, casually mentioned is understated. she actually mentioned about Shenzen as a shopping paradise. LOL. I told hubby straight away.
As you can guess, my doting hubby got me more excited some more coz he was all for it. The plan was to go to 5 cities. Macau. Hongkong, Shenzen, Chionqing, and... I forgot the name... What was it? Hmmm... somewhere in China I can't remember.
However, for us to visit 5 cities would require more days... say 3 weeks. I started doubting whether I could leave my family for 3 straight weeks just to go on touring around with girlfriends.
Last December, hubby and I went to Phuket for 8 days, left the kids with their grandparents. While we were holidaying, both hubby and I couldn't help but wishing we were holidaying with our kids. And I was so in dilemma. What if I pursued my trip with the girls and leave my family behind. I probably wouldn't enjoy the trip. Epiphany, epiphany... Why didn't we all go together? I could still save some because our planned trip would only be in April-May.
And so... it started that way. We booked the whole family's tickets. Since I couldn't afford to take my family to 5 cities, I decided to just go to 3: Macau, Hongkong, and Shenzen in China. And just skip the shopping part. I could live with that.
The best part of it? My parents-in-law are going with us. You know I always have this wrong motives once I get the kids' grandparents involved? And all the mothers in the house say...
Go for it, Janet!
(giggles)
Yes, now while holidaying with kids, hubby and I could go out at nights... paint the town red, while parents-in-law take care of the kids!
Kind of worth it to have them tag along, yes? And Ita and Dewi, if you happen to read this one, just keep quiet okay? LOL. OOpppsss. am I in trouble now?
Anyways, whatever, I just wanna enjoy the trip. To the Orient Seas we go!
it's me,
7 thought(s):
Sure enough, there will be more fun on that trip jan...Have fun and all the best.
Have a great vacation, Janet :)! I can't wait to see the photos. Forgive me for not joining Yummy Sunday. Both of my camera's memory cards got damaged and within were the photos :(. Nah, I won't bother you with this. Go and have fun!
The more the merrier! Go enjoy and make sure you have lots of memories to share with us after =D Well done!
wow! exciting!!!
I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun!! =)
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thanks friends, we are enjoying our trip now. will blog about it more later.
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