The White Board

ordered this two nights ago and it arrived today. 4 x 6 ft. why I need it for? seriously, I don't know. I just feel like having.

But, I guess it does make it easier to explain things when I have something SOOOOO BIG and SOOOO SPACIOUS to draw on... haha!

I love writing and drawing on white boards.. :D

Creative Board Work

I am actually quite creative at my job... :) I handwrote and drew them myself. Though it is not really visible from the picture (do forgive me) but I thought it was pretty cool. The drawings are really, really cute... really one!!!

Brought the 2 x 3 pink board out to the hall to show the boys in the hall and they actually both nodded and said, "yeah, it's nice" and this time, they actually looked sincere! Though little bro said, "of course, there is always room for improvement..." !!?#@%$#!!$@#!?&$*!!

But seriously, I actually quite like it... :)

*pat-pat on the back* Well done, Gerry!! <3

Wordpress Master

My brother was helping sort some things out at my other blog and said,

"I am a wordpress master and my sister's blog is so plain.... sighs..."

I laughed and said, "I like plain-mah"

He sighed again and shook his head...

Yeah, I know, I know.. I am plain Jane.. but he knows that he loves me anyway... :)

Christmas Day, 2011

It is a quiet Christmas. Didn't go anywhere, didn't invite anyone home.

Helped guardian angel set an email address because she is enrolling in an online English course for 6-months, had coffee and chats with bro, played with Thea, did fun maths with Thea, slept, got up, did some writing, did some work, slept again... That was last night.

It doesn't really look like Christmas at home, but it sure does feel like Christmas at heart. Contrary to the previous years of celebrating either at home, at friends' home, with mom or with dad and bros... this year is quite different. As if everyone is just taking the time not to do anything, but to just simply be.

And today, chatted with bro again, did some work on the blog, did some other writing work, had hi-tea with mom, chatted with bro again, played with Thea and now... taking a break from editing some pictures taken recently :)

Geez, it sounds boring.. yet there is no feeling of boredom... interesting...

and I am contented. It's nice.

Christmas Eve, 2011

It is Christmas Eve, 2011. Actually 5 more minutes to be exact on the clock of my desktop to Christmas, 2011. And it has been a looong time since I wrote here.

What prompted me? Seriously, just a thought; an inspired one, yesterday.

Yesterday!! And why today? Seriously, busy... but joyfully busy, with smiles on the face and in the heart albeit the tiredness of the body; this time with a conscious wanting rather than a unconscious have-to.

Blessed Christmas!

And yes, welcome back... :)

The Poodle who became the President

Yes, she did.

The next day when she attended the alumni AGM, she was nominated and appointed as President. Ask me honestly, there is no wanting or not wanting of the position. I always remember my teacher's question to me whenever I am in such a meeting of position elections - "what would God do?"

Anyway, we had our first meeting with the newly appointed Exco and other members and it went amazing great. Most people were on time and there was much discussed. Meeting ended on the dot without much time wasting and everyone seemed willing and enthusiastic to get the whole society running.

The Advisor, Bee Lian who has been tirelessly serving the Exco is somewhat relief in a sense that for the first time she saw more people more interested in what is going on in the society. She has been breastfeeding the Exco for so long that she ends up doing most things; and she is not even a student of the school, but a parents of two ex-students. At least now she knows she is not alone, and I know, as a President that I am not alone as I trust that I have viable and supportive members to work together.

So, if you are an ex-Sri KLian, or know of anyone who is - PUHLEASE, come join us ok! It's fun leh!

The Beloved Poodle

Had a perm today and thought I looked like a poodle. Told the hairdresser that if my hair doesn't straighten out in bigger curls which he promised it would, I'd go back to the salon to strangle him.

When I came home with the intention to surprise Thea, she surprised me back in return by coming forth, hugging me and saying, "Mommi, I love you even though your hair looks like that." All of us in the room burst out into laughters!!

It was obvious that she preferred her mommi to have long straight hair, but it was nice to know that no matter how her mommi looks like, she still loves her mommi. :)

Actually, come to think about it, what's wrong with looking like a poodle? I like it!! :D

Playing in the Rain

It was about to rain, somehow I went ahead to the night market anyway. One week away meant that there wasn't much vegetables, fish and fruits left.

While there was an intent to rush, there was too an intent to savour the moment. It was quite awesome when I decided to just slow down my pace instead of walking faster to the car. It was splendid.

By the time I got to the car where Thea and guardian angel was waiting for me, Thea laughed and said, "mommi, you are all wet!!" and I laughed and said, "yes I am! and it is fun!!" and invited to join in under the rain. She shook her head and said no... and guardian angel laughed and supported, "it is fun, you know..."

It is funny how kids these days don't get to enjoy the kind of things that the kids in the older days used to enjoy. Well, not to say I played in the rain alot when I was young as mom would be screaming, "get in the house otherwise you'd get sick!" and that was exactly what Thea said too, "I'd get sick playing in the rain". What a thought!

But it is fun, isn't it? Playing in the rain, I mean. :)

Took back a little

Yes, I am finally home. Home since Saturday morning, but seemed to have left my heart in Istanbul. It is such a beautiful, beautiful country. And yes, whilst I have been there before years back... but that didn't count because most of the time I was stuck in the hotel room and only eating cheap kebabs for lunch and dinner (breakfast was provided).

This time, out of intuition, I went alone. Although I would have very much loved company, but yet was not taken aback that I was alone. Had to admit that there was some discomfort - being all alone in a foreign country, not knowing their language and all.. but what the heck, if not now, when??

And it turned out that all my plans were screwed up. The places which I planned to go, I did not and ended up in places where I did not even consider going in the first place. Thanks to my Turkish friend, Ilkay who took 2 days to show me some other parts of Istanbul and also another new Turkish friend I met, who happens to be the hotel receptionist of the cozy hotel I happened to intuitively pick, I enjoyed a lot more of Istanbul compared to the first time I visited this place years back.

Food was awesome and my favourites were the tomatos and fish. Their fish is just awesomelly naturally sweet! I tried out food, turkish bath, watched the sufi dance and turkish dance... it was all magical. Weather was good and people were a mix! Thank goodness for my new friend who showed me a taste of the original turk as he calls himself, my perception of turkish people expanded.

I fell in love with Istanbul, and strongly recommend that women, to at least experience travelling alone once in their life time. Something shifts and expands. Of course, it is not necessary to choose Istanbul as a destination. It was just my choice and will also be amongst my future choices.

Mom was telling me how I can bring her there in future. I am elated by that thought! And I was telling darling how she has to come with me too as I know she will surely enjoy such an adventure...

Ah well, I am home. Thea seems to have grown up a little more, probably reflecting my own growth coming back from afar. :) And I am happy to be home with my precious little gem.

Off to a Trip

Leaving... on a jet plane

Don't know if I'll be back again...

Adios amigoes...

Aching Bod

My body is aching.. I suspect it is due to the lack of sleep for the past few weeks, adding to the spring cleaning at the centre and yesterday at home. Today was another day of running and running around like a headless chicken.

Managed to get most things done.. even to nap for a while when hubby took Thea out to the playground. All is good.. though body is aching... but all is good.. just looking forward to some peaceful and quiet rest sooooooonnnnnn.....

Gardening

All these years my dad has been trying to get me interested in gardening and today, I attempted on some plants which I thought needed a few trim at the edges.

It was pretty interesting and I enjoyed it probably because of the cooling weather. Now that the sun has come up - err... forget it!!! lols!

Busy Month

It has been indeed been a busy month. Today, after some morning errands, I managed to stay home consciously, by choice until hubby got home before heading to the nursery and Sunway Pyramid to get a new water feature for the house. Suddenly, lots of ideas visited on how to improvise the existing home decorations.

I have never been one who has been interested in all these.. but then let's see where this mood will take me.

Well, busy as it was, it is now finally over. I am in a bit of a relief and am looking forward to some rest though the past experiences of CNY would tell me otherwise.

I like the gloomy weather, though some has complained that it is getting in their way. It's cooling and it prevents anyone especially me from going out, which is a good break for me. Otherwise I'd be running around again like a headless chicken! Lols!

Happy CNY everyone.. whatever that means... :)

Dada or Ipad?

Thea asked me this morning, if I love her more or hubby more.

I asked her back, if she loves dada more or the ipad more.

She answered without hesitation, "Ipad."

and then I asked her, if dada and the iPad were to fall into the sea, who would she save first.

She answered, "dada first, then the iPad."

Such sweet innocence. :)

Every Girl's Secret Dream

Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars

 

 

Buzy Beginning

The year started off busy... and I do mean, really really busy...

Besides the starting of school, was working on a project with Bro, some admin stuffs and last night was the first season of the sharing session that I was facilitating since last year. Other than that, I still have a whole list of things to do which I have yet to get started.

Not that I am screaming out for help, but I guess the body is tired and screaming for a massage.. lols!

Reading some blogs such as Mun's, Gladys' and bestie's gave me a break from the long time stare on the computer screen. Indeed a welcome break. Not even have time for a ciggie break. Yes - that busy - but I guess it will be good news for those who have always secretly wished that I quit.. lols.

Speaking of bestie... sighs.. the Christmas gift is still in the shop. I am really a lousy friend. Keep passing my friends' gifts wayyyyyyy after the celebration is over. My bad, my bad..

Anyway, I am just rambling away as a break...

New Year Resolution

While sticking stickers with Thea purposelessly yesterday, I decided on one new year resolution - that is, to write with my left hand.

Thea & hubby are both left handed. I know, it is as if I have nothing else to achieve and hence came up with a silly awesome idea to write with my left hand for this year's resolution. But, it's sounds cool right?

So I took out one of those writing books that I bought for Thea loooong loooong time ago which she never got about finishing and started practicing writing on the lines as instructed by the book. I am making good progress and am sure I will achieve this fun and silly little resolution that I have made for myself. :)

We cannot sing redemption's hymn alone. My task is not completed until I have lifted every voice with mine. And yet it is not mine, for as it is my gift to you, so was it the Father's gift to me, given me through His Spirit. The sound of it will banish sorrow from the mind of God's most holy Son, where it cannot abide. Healing in time is needed, for joy cannot establish its eternal reign where sorrow dwells. You dwell not here, but in eternity. You travel but in dreams while safe at home. Give thanks to every part of you that you have taught how to remember you. Thus does the Son of God give thanks unto his Father for his purity.

- A Course in Miracles