You would hardly know it's still the same country. Last night we had our first storm, which everyone slept through except the dog and the maid, and it blew all our windows open. Maid asked me politely but pointedly why we didn't close the windows before we went to sleep and I told her politely but pointedly that, yes, we most certainly did do you think this is a den of slack? Now I realise, looking at all the deck chairs that got blown into the swimming pool last night, that what we actually need to do is LOCK the windows shut otherwise the air pressure from outside will suck them wide open.Also it's weird that we are so close to the beach, and I can see people fishing in the morning as I get ready for work. FISHING. I haven't been so close to a bait and hook since I was 10 years old and sitting in my uncle's living room, watching TV and playing Vlad the Impaler with a bunch of earthworms. In Sibu, it floods when it rains, so everyone's house is built on stilts and there's always a trap-door in the living room just in front of the TV so that you can fish and watch TV in the comfort of your own home. No rods, just a line, a hook and a drowning worm. It sounds cool when I type it out, but frankly, threading a slimy writhing worm through a hook is not the most fun thing I've ever done.Anyway. Am looking forward to yet another weekend spent in swimwear and a little tee. There's a spa, gym, hairdresser, video rental, minimart and (coming soon at the clubhouse) a little cafe within the condo premises, so I may be close to fulfilling my dream of never having to leave the house for anything ever. I've checked and the minimart actually delivers to your doorstep. For those people who are not just so lazy they won't leave the condo to buy their grocery and essentials - they are in fact so lazy they won't leave their unit - you can have the nice grocer bring the stuff to your door. Maybe for a small fee, he will put the stuff into the fridge for me. And make an omelette.Feel more laid back since we moved in. Earlier this morning, I actually left the CD playing for extra 5 minutes whilst I stepped into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee. Imagine that - 5 minutes worth of electricity for nothing and nobody. Half the world is starving and the other half is playing Suede for nobody.