Saving $

Something is not right with my nose, since I was much younger. My GP never really encourages me to go to see any specialist although I feel that I need to. When I complain about it, he will prescribe me with some allergy medicines and spray Nasonex. I know that I should go and see an ear nose and throat specialist, but I never prioritize it. I need someone to talk me to it, to push me into doing it, to come to me a name and number or even better with an appointment that has been set..... Without that, I keep on telling myself, later...., later.....

Things are looking up in the stock markets in Asia and Europe today after world leaders promised more government backing for the sick financial system. I was hoping Jakarta market to surge more, but it barely gained ground. In fact at the beginning of the hours, it went red. Keep my fingers cross here. We still need to live cautiously, everything is so pricey these days!

Our fridge acted up a bit, but after phoning the Maytag technician and was given free advice on trying to fix it myself, I am hoping hard that it will work well again. We'll see in two days or so whether I need to get him to come. At least it's free of charge so far. How nice of him to do that. I will thank him again if his advice really works. I will have to call him again, if it doesn't work also.



Here it is, saving a couple of dollars from making our own ciabatta at home. Freshly baked, cheap and delish!