a step closer

This morning, I was reading yesterday's newspaper (yep, was terribly busy yesterday..no time for morning papers) and something caught my eyes..it was a commentary on books and the name of the writer was familiar..wait a minute..it's ME!!!!!!!!!! I was sssoooo happy...to me my dream of becoming a writer has moved an inch (or maybe only half inch) closer. I write a short article on the paper's web blog a few weeks ago and it was selected to feature in the 'real' newspaper..maybe other people would see this as trivial but to me, it is an accomplishment to be proud of. And really boost my spirit to pursue writing and that is what I am doing now. Usually I would drag myself to blog because I don't think I would ever make it as a writer (who gets paid a lot, of course!). But today, my self esteem has risen a level higher...maybe it is just a small step but a step nonetheless. I should give myself a pat on the back..patting my back now...

reality bites

Today, I put on my jeans that I haven't worn for quite a while. It turned out to be a bit too tight...GASP!!!!!!!!! Didn't realised I have put on so much weight. I admit that I haven't been exercising for a looooooong time, since we came to Malaysia for good..no time, with all the housework that I have to do, I thought that would be enough to make me sweat and burn the fat..apparently not!!!!!!!! So today, after sending the kids to school, I decided to find my dusty Pilates CD and do some exercises. My goodness...I am so stiff!!!! I can't even straighten my legs properly...and Pilates does require alot of extending..gosh..it hurts sooooo much!!! But today perseverence is my best friend..endured the 30 minutes workout..and boy I feel so proud!!!!!!! But I know my body is going to ache like hell tomorrow....well, no pain no gain...refuse to admit that as we are getting older, our metabolism will decrease..or is it just an excuse people use to eat whatever they want and gain weight without feeling guilty? hmmmm....anyway...hope this exercise today is not my last..who knows, tomorrow I might be eating some roti canai or some mamak noodle..hehe..maybe I should hang the jeans on my fridge as a reminder....

Mommy's girl...

This morning, as I was waiting for my kids to get into their classrooms, two moms came over with theirs kids. One girl, named, Natasha, is a very cheerful and sweet girl, immediately greeted my daughter, her classmate, good morning. She is always happy and smiling. And another girl, named, Zara, was complaining about something to her mom, with a unhappy face. The thing is this doesn't happen only today. Almost every morning, the scenario is the same. From my observation (yep...I kill time by analyzing people..it's fun some time)..Natasha's mom is the very cheerful type while Zara's mom is always frowning..I guess the kids pick up the mood from their mothers...or in general, their surroundings...I think it is important to have a positive vibe around your kids, they have this sixth sense if anything is wrong. Sometimes, when I had fights with my hubby, my kids would sense something and immediately they would behave extra nice because they know mommy was not in a good mood...It is not easy sometimes to be positive ALL the time but as parents, it is our responsibility...and someone told me that NEVER fight in front of the kids. So as I was boiling inside, wanting to scream at my husband, I just have to put on a smiling face in front of the kids and be patient..good practice actually to keep yourself calm. Who said being a parent is easy..it's a huge responsibility but it's also an even bigger joy!!!!!

Why do moms worry all the time?

My little girl started to go to the big school. And she is really excited about it and had no problem in adjusting..very well I must say..on the first day, she didn't even cry. and i didn't have to wait but i did, at least until snack time..worry if she wouldn't eat her snack and would go hungry. She was so excited that she had only a few spoons of cereal for breakfast. Before leaving, I think I told her a thousand times to eat her lunch, not to play on the monkey bars, drink her water, listen to the teacher..bla..bla..bla....if I were her, I would scream "I know!!!!!" . But not her, she just nodded her head like the toy with the bouncing head..whatcammacalit again?

At home, I was praying that she eats her lunch. And decided to go extra early to fetch her...waited and waited and worrying if she is okay. The bell rang and out they came from the class. She was beaming and ran towards me. I hugged her and boy, do I miss her even though it was only for six hours. Was so glad that she was okay. On the way home, she was telling me about what she did in school, her new teacher and friends. When I asked her whether she had her lunch.."Just s little bit Mommy coz I have to go and play"...and she finished her lunch in the car. She did okay for the first day..I didn't have to worry after all but guess that what moms do..ALL THE TIME....

A great time with my loved ones

Our Chinese New Year long weekend was simple..we stayed home..but we had a great time..it was just relaxing and fun spending quality time with the loved ones. At first, we wanted to go somewhere out of town but the hotels were all fully booked..and it dawned upon me, why would we want to go where everybody wants to go..crowded places is not the type of place I would want right now. So want we did was had fun in our own hotel..we cooked, well, actually my husband cooked, we went to watch a movie, played Uno, watched tv..the Australian Open is on...went out for dinner..to me, it was perfect. My kids loved it and my hubby enjoyed being at home..a well deserved break...especially now, with the economic crisis going on..we need to think of activities that doesn't involved a lot of money..but I still want to go to Bali...