Happy Eid ul Fitri.

It's that special time of the year again soon for all Muslims all over the world. :) Wishing all the readers here who are celebrating, Eid Mubarak.

It is my third year celebrating it here in Hungary. Feeling a bit sad of course, but one gets used to it. Will cook something a bit special perhaps on that day, and give some toys for my daughter as presents. In Malaysia, we usually give money to little children but I know in some families, giving gifts also has become a tradition.

Oh well, hopefully we'll be able to celebrate together with family and friends back home next year. 

Allergy time.

I just can't believe that after all these years, I'm getting an allergy. Allergy to what you ask? To dust, or pollen.Itchy eyes,sneezing and a little bit runny nose. I know its allergy since my husband suffers from it every year with the same symptoms. Though his is always much worse.

One reason why I'm up and loitering around on the web at this time of the night when everyone else in the house is already cruising to the land of nod. I'm browsing, blogging, watching clips on youtube and reading some articles on Wholesaleinsurance.net.Good thing even with this allergy, I still can be up and sit at the computer. :) My husband's allergy comes complete with headaches.

I sure hope that staying in the house with the air filter on for a few days would help get rid of this allergy.

Modry kamen.

Nearly two months ago we went to Modry Kamen castle in Slovakia. We were staying over in Nograd county then so it was not too far from there. Took us about 1 hour drive, more or less.

The owner of the mansion/castle - Balassi Balint. A Hungarian who lived with his family in Modry Kamen (which was part of Hungary back then) in the 13th (?) century.

 This is 'Pepe'. The owl. You can take a family photo with Pepe for 5 Euro. They'll print the picture for you there. 

A small chapel up the hill. I think it was call the St. Anne's chapel. It was quite a slippery way up the hill. I can imagine Balassi Balint and his family going up there to pray.

Below here is my favourite picture taken there. :)

It was nice indeed to travel around looking for old castles. Go around Europe in an RV, that's a dream of mine. :D According to the law of attraction, if you want something hard enough it might come to you. :) So now I even check out RVs that I like and even look for rv towing services.Well, who knows right? :)

New Ipod touch with camera.

I was waiting for the day for Steve Jobs to announce the new Ipod touch 4th generation. Most of us knew that there would be a camera and were pretty happy that it turned out to be correct. Not only there's one but two cameras. Plus HD video recording capability.

Dream life.

People usually dream of living the luxurious life. Fast cars, jewelleries, travelling, fine dining etc. But I suppose there are still many of us who would love to have the simple life - living in a nice comfortable house by the country side with a nice view, tend to a small farm, and get to eat vegetables that you grow from your own garden.

We went to Nograd in the weekend. Visited an ex-school mate of my husband. He lives in a house in a village with a wife, 3 children, a cat, a dog a couple of sheep and some goats. Works 3 days a week and the rest of the time he is free to tend to his animals.

The sun sets just over the hill. So I can imagine how nice it would be for them to spend evenings in the garden just to watch the sun set. Further, having an ancient castle ruin up on the hill just in front of your garden is a bonus I think. :)

Well, we've always loved the country side. Not many cars, the air is less polluted, and silent. Perhaps one day, if God wills, we may get our own little country side house with a little farm. Even now we love to drive around to see houses with small lands in the country side sometimes. I admit, it isn't as easy as finding for the best web hosting through a web review site, but it was fun nevertheless. Even if it is fated that we never be able to live in the country, at least it was a nice dream to have. :)