I'm turning 34 in just less than 2 hours' time....What would I wish for my birthday this year? Well, I'm praying that life will treat me great in the years to come. I wouldn't ask for anything else in exchange of what I have now, hmmm...maybe a lil' bit here and there but they are comparatively insignificant at the moment. I'm surviving though. Happiness is what I wish to be blessed with as happiness simply signifies life is complete. InsyaAllah....
My ultimate happiness = Family + Career + Friends + Financial Stability
Friday, May 30, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
SHOPAHOLICs by Sophie Kinsella
I am now in a dire need of just sitting and reading a novel which seems very much impossible as I always have problems when it comes to choosing a book to purchase. I was at a bookstore this evening, so determined to buy a book but failed miserably!!! I left the store empty-handed!!! This is my weakness - What is good and what's not? Heck, how can we know unless we are done reading it? I am not a risk taker when it comes to book purchase. In summation, I'm indeed a very choosy reader. However, I have read a number of great books, which I would spend every minute reading to the last page. At present, with life revolving around family and work, I have changed in my reading selection. Light-readings are now my better preferences, simply because I refuse to complicate myself trying to remember and link every detail of the story. I already have enough reality details to deal with!!!
So, my last few books were amazing and I ended up buying the whole series of it right after my first reading! Because it was so good and funny, I actually made a point to finish every book in 2 days tops, getting on with the sequel of it afterwards. It's called the SHOPAHOLIC series by Sophie Kinsella. Well, apparently that sort of books seem to be my cup of tea nowadays. I smiled, giggled, laughed and somehow reflected on myself whilst reading it, though some parts are so ridiculously funny but they are very close to the reality. So, here's a suggestion - if u need to just sit and relax, and laugh a lil' bit here and there, try these books. U can purchase them at RM32-34 each, can be found in any MPH bookstores.
Some I know do not favour the series. But I simply totally luurrrvvveee it !!!! So, post me a comment if u had the chance to read it.
Here's the link for more details :
http://www.randomhouse.com/bantamdell/kinsella/
So, my last few books were amazing and I ended up buying the whole series of it right after my first reading! Because it was so good and funny, I actually made a point to finish every book in 2 days tops, getting on with the sequel of it afterwards. It's called the SHOPAHOLIC series by Sophie Kinsella. Well, apparently that sort of books seem to be my cup of tea nowadays. I smiled, giggled, laughed and somehow reflected on myself whilst reading it, though some parts are so ridiculously funny but they are very close to the reality. So, here's a suggestion - if u need to just sit and relax, and laugh a lil' bit here and there, try these books. U can purchase them at RM32-34 each, can be found in any MPH bookstores.
Some I know do not favour the series. But I simply totally luurrrvvveee it !!!! So, post me a comment if u had the chance to read it.
Here's the link for more details :
http://www.randomhouse.com/bantamdell/kinsella/
Thursday, May 22, 2008
My list for the holiday
School holidays are indeed approaching in 2 days' time...Hmm, I wonder if I should get down to marking exam papers straight away or practise some procrastination (not that I have dropped the habit..hehehe) and hold on to it to the 11th hour and have fun in the meantime? One tough decision. One thing for sure, I will spend my mornings swimming, 3 days a week. That I have abandoned since a year ago when I moved to this new neighbourhood. As opposed to my previous condo where there was a pool, always available 24-hours, now I have to trouble myself packing my bag, driving to Pusat Akuatik, looking for a car park, having to shower in a small, confined cell after a long swim (with cramps that I now experience a lot!) and finally struggling to put my jeans on. Too much to ask? Maybe.... Having said all that, I learn to live with it. I just need to adapt and of course, no more complaints afterwards.
But do u know what's the best part of it? Going for a swim with some friends, later have coffee and gossip a little bit. That would definitely make my day. We all need diversions especially after juggling between house chores, family and work commitments. So, coffee with friends is just what we need at the end of the day. Of course, it is not akin to the moments spent with hubby (different purposes what!), but I find this coffee thingy is the best therapy for career women, or is it the gossips? Heck...what can I say.
So, I guess that is just what I'm going to do this holiday, among other escapades!!! Here's my list :
i. swimming - 3 days a week (monday, wednesday, saturday)
ii. coffee moments - twice a week (tuesday, friday)
iii. karaoke - sunday
iv. facebooking / blogging - every nite to the hearts desire
v. marking exam papers - whenever the urge arrives (hahaha...)
vi. usual house chores - whenever the urgency is evident
vii. family moments - every minute (minus all of the above)
To all fellow teachers out there, have a great holiday....
But do u know what's the best part of it? Going for a swim with some friends, later have coffee and gossip a little bit. That would definitely make my day. We all need diversions especially after juggling between house chores, family and work commitments. So, coffee with friends is just what we need at the end of the day. Of course, it is not akin to the moments spent with hubby (different purposes what!), but I find this coffee thingy is the best therapy for career women, or is it the gossips? Heck...what can I say.
So, I guess that is just what I'm going to do this holiday, among other escapades!!! Here's my list :
i. swimming - 3 days a week (monday, wednesday, saturday)
ii. coffee moments - twice a week (tuesday, friday)
iii. karaoke - sunday
iv. facebooking / blogging - every nite to the hearts desire
v. marking exam papers - whenever the urge arrives (hahaha...)
vi. usual house chores - whenever the urgency is evident
vii. family moments - every minute (minus all of the above)
To all fellow teachers out there, have a great holiday....
Monday, May 19, 2008
Are we there yet???
Syafiq, my hubby saw this food review on Jalan Jalan Cari Makan this evening and it definitely excited him to try it out. Sotong kangkung, tauhu bakar and sotong goreng tepung, yummy!!! All served at Makan Inn, Sri Hartamas. So, finding excuses like 'U malas masak ke malam ni?', 'I don't feel like eating rice tonite', we decided to make our way to Hartamas at 9.30 pm for dinner.
The place called Makan Inn (did he get it right, I'm not so sure), certainly didn't ring the bell at all since I used to go to Hartamas ages back to dine with friends. Well, maybe it's new, I reassured myself. On the way there, Aleesya (my eldest) asked, "Where are we going, Ayah?". "Makan" he replied. Not long after that (10 mins, I think), "Are we there yet?" Aleesya was curious. "Not yet." Again she asked the same question in every 10 mins or so, and got the same reply over and over again when she finally got pissed off and said "Tak nak kawan Ayah!". Hehehe...she was bored, I guess.
What actually happened was we were already in Hartamas, searching endlessly for Makan Inn, making countless rounds and still couldn't find the place. Then Alyana (my youngest, at the moment, hehehe) made her verbal appearance "Nak atan (makan)". OMG, whenever they insist on eating, no doubt at all they are actually hungry. And Ayah being Ayah, was so persistent looking for the place despite us all starved to death. Another round was made for the last time. Finally, after 20 mins, Ayah just gave up and made his way to Uptown instead.
Aleesya questioned again, "Where are we going now, Ayah?". "Makan, kakak", said Ayah in great disappointment. "Oh not again...!!!", Aleesya was so frustrated that food was still not in sight despite the 40 mins drive. She in wonderment later replied,"Oh, tadi Ayah's friend takde ye? Takde dekat shop ye?" Very cynical she was. "Yesss....", replied Ayah trying to manipulate his daughter and successful!!! Way to go, Ayah!!!
So, we arrived at Uptown (just went there last nite) and we ordered straight away, with my little girls' eyes half-opened (it was already 11.00pm). Syafiq bumped into Shawne, an old friend of his, and told him of his Makan Inn adventure. Guess what! Shawne told us that the place did exist, only it was 8 years ago!!! Hahahaha.....
Trying to prove himself, Syafiq convincingly mentioned to me that Maria Tunku Sabri appeared chubby and puffed in that evening show he saw. "It couldn't be some 8 years ago, right?", he said and I somehow agreed and approved of it all. So terrible of me!
Hmmm....Don't tell me that TV3 actually aired a show from 8 years ago?
Anyway, with stomach full of sotongs of various types, we were one happy family, heading home. I am glad somehow that in the process of Makan Inn-no-where-to-be-found, we had our quality time spent in the car, with loads of laughters. Being so naive and innocent, I'm sure, our girls certainly know how to light up the moments with their most adorable acts and what not. Ibu and Ayah love u both so much....muahssss!!!
The place called Makan Inn (did he get it right, I'm not so sure), certainly didn't ring the bell at all since I used to go to Hartamas ages back to dine with friends. Well, maybe it's new, I reassured myself. On the way there, Aleesya (my eldest) asked, "Where are we going, Ayah?". "Makan" he replied. Not long after that (10 mins, I think), "Are we there yet?" Aleesya was curious. "Not yet." Again she asked the same question in every 10 mins or so, and got the same reply over and over again when she finally got pissed off and said "Tak nak kawan Ayah!". Hehehe...she was bored, I guess.
What actually happened was we were already in Hartamas, searching endlessly for Makan Inn, making countless rounds and still couldn't find the place. Then Alyana (my youngest, at the moment, hehehe) made her verbal appearance "Nak atan (makan)". OMG, whenever they insist on eating, no doubt at all they are actually hungry. And Ayah being Ayah, was so persistent looking for the place despite us all starved to death. Another round was made for the last time. Finally, after 20 mins, Ayah just gave up and made his way to Uptown instead.
Aleesya questioned again, "Where are we going now, Ayah?". "Makan, kakak", said Ayah in great disappointment. "Oh not again...!!!", Aleesya was so frustrated that food was still not in sight despite the 40 mins drive. She in wonderment later replied,"Oh, tadi Ayah's friend takde ye? Takde dekat shop ye?" Very cynical she was. "Yesss....", replied Ayah trying to manipulate his daughter and successful!!! Way to go, Ayah!!!
So, we arrived at Uptown (just went there last nite) and we ordered straight away, with my little girls' eyes half-opened (it was already 11.00pm). Syafiq bumped into Shawne, an old friend of his, and told him of his Makan Inn adventure. Guess what! Shawne told us that the place did exist, only it was 8 years ago!!! Hahahaha.....
Trying to prove himself, Syafiq convincingly mentioned to me that Maria Tunku Sabri appeared chubby and puffed in that evening show he saw. "It couldn't be some 8 years ago, right?", he said and I somehow agreed and approved of it all. So terrible of me!
Hmmm....Don't tell me that TV3 actually aired a show from 8 years ago?
Anyway, with stomach full of sotongs of various types, we were one happy family, heading home. I am glad somehow that in the process of Makan Inn-no-where-to-be-found, we had our quality time spent in the car, with loads of laughters. Being so naive and innocent, I'm sure, our girls certainly know how to light up the moments with their most adorable acts and what not. Ibu and Ayah love u both so much....muahssss!!!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Happy Teacher's Day
Greetings to all teachers out there...
I had always thought that this special day is in the honour of being a guru to a child. Children running up to u, wishing u with a sincere thankful smile Happy teacher's Day, teacher. At least that was what I anticipated last nite. Too bad, reality bites. That's not the case at all.
One thing for sure, we are just another human being in the children's eyes. Another being they see everyday. Nobody special, just another being!
I'm relating this to myself as a teacher. This morning, I walked passing by a crowd of children, entered classes and sat in there for at least 35 mins each, an hour the most, hoping to be noticed on this special day. Well, it was just another day at school. Students wished Good Morning and went straight back to their own business. And I? Of course, I smiled, disappointed. Being the optimistic one, I sought comfort --- It's exam day. They are too busy to even remember such a mundane day.
Do we have a special place in their hearts? Have we touched them in any way at all that reminds them to at least utter the words of Happy Teacher's Day or a thoughtful Thank You, Teacher? I wonder. Obviously it's not the presents/gifts we hope for, but a sincere greetings that comes from the heart is the most valuable and precious on this day. Something we, teachers seem to have given up hope for. So, another day of school had past and ended, as usual. The only sunlight we all teachers shared to brighten up our day was our own Happy Teacher's Day smiles and wishes.
Cents for thoughts? My colleagues and I discussed this over coffee this morning with disappointment and frustration, realising the fact how the children can be so indifferent nowadays . Is this common in Malaysia? I don't know. Fellow teachers, please share, what say u?
To us all,
Forget the speeches, the presents
and the fact
that you may in fact be doing things today
that make you wonder
if it is indeed a day in your honour.
Celebrate the fact that in spite of it all,
you still want to remain a teacher!
Mak cakap CIKGU macam Maggie,
Makanan rutin time susah,
Ayah cakap CIKGU macam D'SEEKERS, menakutkan
Atuk cakap CIKGU macam ASTRO, macam2 ada,
tapi saya cakap CIKGU macam L'OREAL,
kerana dirimu begitu berharga.
Happy Teacher's Day....
I had always thought that this special day is in the honour of being a guru to a child. Children running up to u, wishing u with a sincere thankful smile Happy teacher's Day, teacher. At least that was what I anticipated last nite. Too bad, reality bites. That's not the case at all.
One thing for sure, we are just another human being in the children's eyes. Another being they see everyday. Nobody special, just another being!
I'm relating this to myself as a teacher. This morning, I walked passing by a crowd of children, entered classes and sat in there for at least 35 mins each, an hour the most, hoping to be noticed on this special day. Well, it was just another day at school. Students wished Good Morning and went straight back to their own business. And I? Of course, I smiled, disappointed. Being the optimistic one, I sought comfort --- It's exam day. They are too busy to even remember such a mundane day.
Do we have a special place in their hearts? Have we touched them in any way at all that reminds them to at least utter the words of Happy Teacher's Day or a thoughtful Thank You, Teacher? I wonder. Obviously it's not the presents/gifts we hope for, but a sincere greetings that comes from the heart is the most valuable and precious on this day. Something we, teachers seem to have given up hope for. So, another day of school had past and ended, as usual. The only sunlight we all teachers shared to brighten up our day was our own Happy Teacher's Day smiles and wishes.
Cents for thoughts? My colleagues and I discussed this over coffee this morning with disappointment and frustration, realising the fact how the children can be so indifferent nowadays . Is this common in Malaysia? I don't know. Fellow teachers, please share, what say u?
To us all,
Forget the speeches, the presents
and the fact
that you may in fact be doing things today
that make you wonder
if it is indeed a day in your honour.
Celebrate the fact that in spite of it all,
you still want to remain a teacher!
Mak cakap CIKGU macam Maggie,
Makanan rutin time susah,
Ayah cakap CIKGU macam D'SEEKERS, menakutkan
Atuk cakap CIKGU macam ASTRO, macam2 ada,
tapi saya cakap CIKGU macam L'OREAL,
kerana dirimu begitu berharga.
Happy Teacher's Day....
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Regrets regrets regrets
This is the day! The day which I wished never come by....
Have u ever regretted committing something small yet BIG that would most likely haunt u miserably? Oh Gosh!!! 'Not knowing is the best', I should have just held on to that. Stubborn me!!! Now that I've unveiled things I shouldn't have, my life is apparently more tormented by the fact that I could never put 'the thing' at rest. It had past me long ago, so I thought. I had finally brought the jolly zest back into my life, well, not until a week ago. Why? Simply because of my stupidity along with my itchy hands which couldn't leave it at that and it had to do it, and it did it!!! Regrets...regrets...regrets...
What's done is done. All I need the most now is self-control and definitely nothing else. It's difficult as I don't share 'the thing' with any living soul. Something I shall carry with me to the grave...hmmm, sounds bloody damn serious, doesn't it? Sure it does and it is indeed! So, I’m alone here (my choice, really)…sob sob sob.
This is all going back to those years which had significantly affected me as a person, very positively, I may say - I had found my inner strengths in which I never knew I had, also the capacity to take control of the worst situation. I was a woman with perspective and focus, I knew what I needed to do. Alhamdulillah, there's always a blessing in disguise. I am what I am today, defined by the worst episode of my life. Guess what? I love the 'me' today - focused, optimistic and bla bla bla....(anything synonymous to it, hehehehe).
Phew....that does it! It's good to let it out of the chest. I feel a whole lot better now that it's all out in the open. Still, no one knows about what I had terribly done. But it's ok, I'm fine for now. Regrets? Almost gone...almost, not entirely though!!!
I pray hard to Allah swt to give me the strength to put things behind me after tonite, as I desperately need it so I could live my life peacefully. I really don't want to go back to what I have been doing for the past one week. We'll see, but I know somehow the devil in me will take at least 5 mins of control over my life!!! Hish....back to square one. Shera Shera...
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day
Yes, it's the big day again for all mothers in the whole wide world. But do we get a break? NOPE !!! They say being a mom is a round the clock job. Couldn't agree more. Daily routines - breakfast, laundry, lunch, cleaning, dish washing, bla bla bla are never an exception even on such very significant day. That's just what being a mom is all about...enjoying it? Heck, do we have a choice? But Allah swt has granted us all with this miraculous unconditional love and devotion. Yes, we complain, scream, at times simply give up but to put a stop to what we are doing, don't think so. Deep inside there's nothing more satisfying than to satisfy our loved ones and THAT keeps us going and standing strong. Here's to all moms out there....HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! (not too late I hope since it's already 11.20 pm)
A friend emailed me this and I would love to share it.
Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
Happy Mother's Day!!
p.s. To my hubby,
Thank u for making my day today. U'll never know how much it meant to me!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
I Welcome Myself
It had never crossed my mind that I, one day would be knocking this door, where make-thoughts-public is concerned. Heck...why stay behind when people are actually enjoying doing it! I might as well go for it and venturing isn't bad at all. Being a career woman, a wife and a mother, I certainly need some outlets to channel whatever is left of my energy at the end of the day, when the children are soundly asleep and hubby is chatting away with neighbours (his nightly routine now...at least I have no worries anymore!). So, here I am. Cheers to blogging, Shera!
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