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

Ma Maison

It is our anniversary month and he did well. A few days ago, he asked me if I was free on 23rd as he wanted to bring me out for dinner. I said ok. I did not even ask where. And then I remembered, that it was to celebrate our anniversary though one day before the actual.

He came home from work, and rested. He waited for me to finish an important phonecall I needed to make before we proceeded for dinner. He still did not tell me where we were going, except that we were going to a french restaurant. He himself has not been there. It was a new adventure for both of us.

When we arrived there, we were greeted by a frenchman, the owner - Ba'ton. Don't know how, we just started talking and eventually joined tables with two other guests there. So 5 of us chatted like we were some old friends throughout dinner.

Dinner was really good and company was warm. Ba'ton kept telling us that this restaurant is not a restaurant, but his home, and it was born out of love and shared with us his love story. It was such heartwarming to receive some sharing of love from someone we didn't even know but felt like we knew him forever...

Food was really good.. it was authentic and very much like home-cooked. Hubby commented that he could tell that the food was cooked with passion and love, which very much spoke of Ba'ton. I'd say he is a funny and really open guy, often hopping from one table to another not to make his customers happy, but to make customers his friends...

So if you are keen on french food and enjoy the comfort of a cozy ambience, check out Ma Masion. By the way, Ma Masion also means My home, in french.

Blessed Christmas everyone. :)

Drama, Drama

Weather was cold. Flight was delayed. Thea didn't want dinner. Didn't sleep on board (me, I mean). No nasi bryani (thank God nasi lemak was not bad). Drizzling when arrived. Car cannot start. Thea vomitted. Argue with hubby. Went to hospital (thank God for Bee). Feed Thea medicine. Unpack bags. Repack bags. Received inspiration to write (not this blog though). And it is now 3:47am.

Shucks, got to wake up early tomorrow...

Hmm, strangely, amidst the drama - still feeling peaceful and calm. Nice! :)

Puzzle Completed!

Finally completed the puzzle this morning in between the have-tos. Turned out to be a beautiful piece, with much help from hubby, Thea, Bee and guardian angel.

Hubby kinda got addicted to it and we are ready to embark on our next piece soon enough, as soon as we come back from our family holiday. Can't wait...  :)