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....