And so it is Christmas.

"And so it is Christmas, and a Happy New Year!"....so goes the song. It is that time of the year when shoppers go crazy and all the malls are decorated with Christmas trimmings. Everywhere is crowded and the rains keep coming. Commercialism has overtaken the true meaning of Christmas, when Jesus was born.

It also marks the ending of the year 2007. This year seemed to have gone by very fast, despite the anxiety of the en bloc sale. More significantly, this is our last Christmas before we move to our new home, wherever that may be, ironically.

The good news is that the Strata Titles Board has approved the en bloc sale on 8th December, after rejecting the three objections lodged by three owners. The sale will now be completed by 10th March 2008, when we collect 90 - 95 % of the sale proceed, and we will have to move out by 10th September 2008. I foresee a busy year ahead, looking for a new property and packing for the move, a formidable task and one big headache! Anyway, we will cross that bridge when we come up to it.

Standing downstairs last Sunday night, I looked around me at the lights and Christmas decorations and lamented that this time next year, all will be in total darkness, when everyone would have moved out. Pretty uncanny!

As I sit here writing my blog, it is raining outside depriving me of my exercise on the track. My last weight was 63.7 kg. I have missed several exercise sessions due to the rain and when my computer was being diagnosed. Nevertheless, I am glad I have not gained weight. My last blood test result was also good. My total cholesterol is below the reference point and my blood sugar is at a low of 73. My last eye checkup at SNEC went off well with a pressure reading of a low 11. My glaucoma is stable and my cataract still immature. At the back of my mind, I am still worried about my next vertigo attack.

My mind has been pre-occupied with many things and I am trying to come to grips with myself. This morning I was hit by loose bowel. Had an 'explosive' start before I left for church. On reaching the church, I needed to go to the toilet but a friend stopped me to ask me about computers. Trying to be nice to resolve his problem, my problem became acute as I exerted all my strength to contain my poop. He even followed me inside the toilet. Ah....what are friends for? Entering the church, I decided to sit at the back instead of my usual seat in front, so that I can make the quick dash, if need be. Fortunately I need not have to. When I got home, it was 'now or never'. Since then, my stomach has settled and I am back to normal now.

Today, the lawyer's letter came about the completion of the en bloc sale together with Strata Titles Board approval letter and handing over procedures. Lawyer letters and documents are always very complicated. Too many words and jargon thrown in 'to protect backsides'. Usually I have no problems reading and understanding but one section in this letter confused me. So I will have to consult my son, a very expensive lawyer costing me an arm and a leg to educate.

Till then....