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I am thinking of a business to start-up. I already have two in mind. I have also done preliminary research on both. One is home-based and quite volatile. The other is more stable and would require an outlet accessible to the pedestrians. One would be completely mine. The other is shared with a friend. One is leaning towards luxurious items, while the other is on the practical and essential side of the spectrum.

I just have to do the math and see it is worth the money I'm planning to invest. Sadly, I am not that good in math.

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I am happy to have acquired a new house help who has agreed to do both all-around housework and nanny duties in between. I am glad because I have time to sleep longer in the morning, surf the net and blog. I was so busy being a full time SAHM that I no longer had time to rest. I think I lost some weight due to lack of sleep.

I have yet to brief her on my house rules and other responsibilities. I see initiative and maturity in her. The messy family area outside the master's bedroom has been fixed up. There are also several areas she put in order. I am unsure if that is because she is trying to make a good impression. I hope her habits rub off on the other one. Well, so far, so good. I hope it lasts.

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I am excited to have the expansion of our house started. We've approved the floor plan that our architect/Vic's cousin showed us. It is exactly what we had in mind: lots of storage space, bigger kitchen, more sitting area, a bigger maids' quarters and another car port. We have commissioned engineers to draft the electrical, plumbing and structural plans for the new place. Our target completion date is end of May or beginning of June. We hope to use the place for Johann's 2nd birthday.

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A lot has happened in a week's time. Time sure flies.

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