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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010So after blabbing on about how I was going to make an effort to verbalise my answers to people the other day, I have now decided STUFF IT. Yes, like Elaine says, why bore you with the mundane details. That is how boring my life is. And since I am a woman (I didn’t see [...]
Stop busy-ness from taking over your life
Saturday, February 27th, 2010It is all too common these days to hear parents (and even singles who are caught up in the rat race amongst others) say that they are just too busy. Everyone is busy. Honestly, how many people do you know who aren’t very busy? For me, only my grandparents! Or those retiree uncles and aunts. [...]
The hardest thing about being a Stay-At-Home-Mom
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Must be the isolation and loneliness that it entails. Unless you are one who is frequently having guests over, talking to children on a daily basis tends to get monotonous and boring. Sure, there are good days and there are great days. But after doing it for 5 years and possibly another 5 to go, [...]
The purpose of smoking a cigar
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010I know this person who took a second wife despite having a good first wife and four children. We all advised him against it as not only could he not afford to keep one family above water, but to get himself involved in another would only mean trouble. But his second wife thought he was [...]
Stress reduces breastmilk production
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Although my girls look happy, their Mother has been perpetually stressed for the last month. I don’t know what or why but I know I am always on edge. The slightest thing sets me off into a blazing dragon spewing lethal fire upon anyone who crosses my path.
So why have I been stressed?
Number One: What [...]
Revealing the truth
Friday, January 22nd, 2010I find that many guys in trying to catch a girl, have a habit of telling them what they have materially so that girls will fall for them since let’s face it, most girls are frigging materialistic these days. I have guy friends who buy sports cars because they think they can catch a girl [...]
Words stuck between the brain and fingers
Saturday, January 16th, 2010So many things happen in my life and every day, I have thoughts and questions. A million questions and a gazillion thoughts, as I go through this journey of life and parenting…..but whilst I have all this solid material in my head ready to have 8 hour long conversations with anyone who’s willing to participate, [...]
Big new school
Saturday, January 16th, 2010My little girl is now in big school. Thrown into the deep end of hundreds of students. No more play. It’s serious studying now. *sigh*
But guess what? She WANTS to do this. She was bored of preschool work (apart from the playing bit, of course). She will always love playing, that girl. Since she came [...]
Saving money for holidays
Sunday, December 27th, 2009We love holidays because it creates memories away from home that we cherish. Not to say we don’t cherish memories that are created at home but being away offers the mind a change in scenery. A change in perspective. A change of air. A change in mood. This year we didn’t go for any big [...]
On human hang ups
Friday, December 11th, 2009Gosh, don’t we all have them?! Let’s see, if I were to list some of the hang ups I have, what would they be?
*thinking*
*thinking more*
*thinking even more*
For the purpose of definition, a hang up is something that prevents you from being a better person. A psychological or emotional difficulty or inhibition.
So perhaps it is my [...]
Clarify, if I may?
Saturday, November 28th, 2009Today, I received 3 emails from 3 lovely ladies asking if they had somehow pissed me off. Did I sound that bad in my last post? GROWL!!! Honestly, my bark is worse than my bite. And since Miche also got hers within the first 6 months, I feel much better. We’re probably quite special. I [...]
Reiki principles
Friday, November 27th, 2009Just for today, I shall not be angry.
Just for today, I shall not worry.
I will always be kind to people, animals and the Universe.
I will always work hard with honesty and perseverance.
I will always be thankful for everything that I have.
The hardest Reiki principle for me to abide by is the first. Because do you [...]
Frustrations of a Stay at Home Mom
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009I know the grass is always greener but today, I had one of those days. Yes, THOSE days. You know, those days when you just want to scream out loud in an open stadium? Those days when you just want to smash everything breakable in sight? Those days when you just feel like eating the [...]
The lesson of pride
Saturday, November 21st, 2009My mother always said that a person cannot pretend forever and she is so right. A woman of incredibly strong gut instincts, she has been right about every single boyfriend I have ever had. Of course, love is blind and when you are a rebellious teenager, the last thing you want to hear is that [...]
Online shopping in KL
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009So whilst I’m dreaming of my Christmas wish list, I found something else I’d like to add. Guess who’s come online, guys? The first plus sized retailer in Malaysia has finally done it - welcome Ms Read!!! Honestly, I am so grateful to Ms Read for stocking clothes that I can actually fit into. In [...]
Helper with a good life
Sunday, November 15th, 2009Did I not tell you that the Hubs said our helper had a better life than us? She went to Cameron Highlands with her agent 2 weeks ago for holiday. We gave her some advance salary to go. And I told her that when our family couldn’t afford to go on holiday, we just don’t [...]
Teaching Stay at Home Moms how to start a profitable blog
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009For the longest time, I’ve wanted to start a blog to do just this. I know that there are many Moms out there who would like to earn an income stream from home yet haven’t a clue about the first things they need to do in order to start a blog, let alone a profitable [...]
Blog crossroads
Sunday, November 8th, 2009For the longest time this year, I have spent hours deliberating on the direction of this blog. It’s readership is increasing by leaps and bounds, my Adsense income doubled from last month so I’m looking forward to more checks. Local advertisers have begun contacting me. It’s been a great ride. And all thanks to you, [...]
Taking responsibility for yourself
Friday, October 30th, 2009I find that there is a particular group of people in this world and rampantly so in Malaysia, who are what I call the BLAME IT people. These are people who always or more often than not put the blame on others for whatever reason whenever there is a crisis.
Let’s take the filing of your [...]
Just Curious
Monday, October 26th, 2009If someone made you a recommendation or an introduction, would you report back to them once you’ve tried their recommendation or met up with the person they introduced you to? What if it was a really bad recommendation or you had a really bad experience? I’m curious……
I would certainly report back whether it’s good or [...]
Losing my head
Saturday, October 24th, 2009Anyone seen it? Because I lost it yesterday. After a stressful trip to the hospital and a continuously stressful day, what I did not need was to discover that T2 did not have any spare clothes to wear to sleep and I did not have any breast pads for the night.
Then I remembered that it [...]
Interior Design in Malaysia
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009In being trained as an architect, of course, I could also be an interior designer. I worked a few years in a corporate interior design firm and have more than enough skills to start an interior design firm. It would be much more fun than architecture as architecture takes a few years to materialise whereas [...]
Learning the octopus dance
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009It finally dawned upon me today that in order to bring two young children up graciously, keep a happy husband from philandering, remain on friendly talking terms with your friends and family AND run a successful business, I would have to learn the octopus dance. And not sleep. I know, I am usually quite slow [...]
First female architect in Malaysia
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009In wondering what I would be doing as an escape from the banal and very difficult job as a stay-at-home-mom, I have been pondering as to what I would be doing as next steps.
Every night, I would think about my skill sets, what I am qualified to do and more importantly, what I love doing. [...]
Doing things differently
Monday, October 12th, 2009Tee, my daughter of five years old, ever since she was 18 months old and possibly even earlier except that my memory doesn’t stretch that far, has always done things differently. She is a little rebel that will do just the opposite of what you tell her to do. She wears her Croc shoes mismatched, [...]
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