It's 1pm now and I am sitting on the sofa penning this while my kids are outside washing the floor in the good company of Lassie at the patio. They are enjoying themselves.
I feel so blessed though I am having a bad sore throat now. My little wish came true. I had once wish I will have a pet dog with me when I get old. I can imagine my dog will accompany me whenever I sit in the patio alone. In fact yesterday, I got everyone out in the garden with me and it was so good. JS helped TH wash car while JW did her homework with me surfing the net for ID works and our dear Lassie was there with us.
Actually, we are supposed to go to Mid Valley together as TH wanted to visit the property fair there and the kids supposingly go for the Wimpy Kid show. But due to my sore throat, I decided not to go as the medication makes me drowsy and tired. When we picked up JS from tuition just now, told him that I decided not to go MV and though I know he was a little disappointed because he was excited about the show, he calmly asked why and when I told him that I have a bad sore throat and had gone to the doctor, he further asked how do I feel now and what the doctor said. He didnt complain. He was understanding and compromising. I am proud of him. He's able to accept little upset in life. But poor dad has to go to the fair alone.
Just now I read an interview between the Star and the author of Search Inside Yourself. It's interesting and inspiring. I learn the word 'spirituality' which means to look within, go beyond self. Everyone can be spiritual. If look deeply, a clam mind turn into a joyful mind and kindness will be discovered and all these are the sources of happiness. It is important that self confidence is built upon self knowledge and self honesty too. When one is comfortable with her weakness and one knows her inner resources well, no failure can devastate her life and she can recover soon. Be healthy, to take care of the body. Be happy, to take care of the mind. Be compassionate, to take care of others. Warren Buffet said 'Basically when u get to my age, u measure success in life by how many people u want to love u actually do love u. If nobody thinks well of u, I dont care how big your bank balance is, your life is a disaster'.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Nothing beats a Healthy Mind and a Able Body
17.8.12 - today I am on cloud nine. I feel good. I am extremely energetic despite a fall at FRIM yesterday. I had fine scratches and bruises on my upper lip, chin, shoulder and knee. I had body ache too but I am amazed by the fact that I was able to do so much today.
Today is the beginning of school holiday. We started the day healthily at FRIM as early as 7am. It was a fun walk with the kids. Then, we had popiah and coffee for breakfast in Kepong. Then, I went to Selayang market to get stuff for dinner and JW offered to lend a hand, so we got down together. I bought a stalk of fresh carnation for her for helping me out with the bags. She was delighted and I was happy. In fact, she improved her attitude tremendously after she read my blog.
Then, we dropped by to visit my father in law who is resting at home after a minor surgery. We spent roughly 30mins and headed home. JW helped to feed Lassie and washed the kennel while JS washed the school shoes. I prepared the food for dinner. I felt the spirit of 'gotong-royong' in the house and soon, all tasks were completed satisfactorily. Then, I demonstrated bathing Lassie as the kids wish to bathe her in the future. Later, off we went to the vet after Lassie got dried. This time, we took her for a fun car ride without her kennel, just collar and leash. Lassie enjoyed watching out the window and behaved extremely well. Lassie is such a lovely pet and I am proud that we managed to raise her into a healthy and happy dog. She's into 5 months now and getting bigger in size. She took her last jap and deworm tablet at KM vet clinic and we got to go back in a year time.
For lunch, I cooked instant noodles for TH and JW while JS had chocolate cookies. I just had my BB coffee and fruits. It's almost 4pm now and soon JW gotto go tuition at Cikgu Oi while JS's tuition will be at 7:30pm at Teacher Gao's.
Tomorrow we plan to bring the kids to the Bookfest at KLCC. Hopefully we will have another fulfilling day together. By the way, yesterday we took the kids out for a wonderful dinner at The Ship after two stressful weeks of exam. It was a blast. Love them sooooooo much............
Sunday, June 2, 2013
JW makes some efforts
11.8.12 - Since JW read my blog about her attitude problem, she seems to improve. I know she understands and is trying her utmost best to change for betterment. I see her effort and is happy that my little gal that I once had is back. Seeing her put in efforts makes me want to change too. I have benn impatient and nasty at times and I really need to put in some efforts too. Since she can do it, so do I for my family and myself....
21.8.12
It's 3pm now and it's raining heavily. My mind is with TH and JS who are on their way to Cheras in the rain. JS wants to go to YR house to play futsal and good daddy is sending him there as I gotto stay behind with JW and her 2 classmates. She invited her friends to come over to do their school project on this 2nd day of Hari Raya. Well, hope it is dry in Cheras and JS can proceed with his game. He has been very helpful today with the household chores. He helped vacuumed the whole house while I did the mopping. However, as usual, I scolded him for doing it recklessly but deep inside, I appreciate his help very much. My once adorable boy has now grown up. He's a fine boy, love him dearly:)
Just now, before the rain, I was sitting on the sofa at the backyard with Lassie, sipping a cup of BB coffee and with the ipad on my lap. I felt so comfortable and fulfilling. For a moment, I thought why should I move to SM, my backyard here is so complete with nice pole for drying plenty clothes and a good large space for Lassie to drain her energy. Well, I guess once a decision is made, we should just stick to it and make it a good one. So far, TH and I have been enjoying the planning for our new home. Life is so great!
Just now, before the rain, I was sitting on the sofa at the backyard with Lassie, sipping a cup of BB coffee and with the ipad on my lap. I felt so comfortable and fulfilling. For a moment, I thought why should I move to SM, my backyard here is so complete with nice pole for drying plenty clothes and a good large space for Lassie to drain her energy. Well, I guess once a decision is made, we should just stick to it and make it a good one. So far, TH and I have been enjoying the planning for our new home. Life is so great!
7.8.12
It's 9:20am now and I am in the car waiting for TH to do his stuff at Celcom. I am recalling my little gal comment on Sunday. She was disappointed that I have not write for a while now and there's nothing for her to read.
Well, I was kind of upset with her lately but I do not know how to go about it. Could it be that she is pampered by me that she is becoming a spoil brat. Is it my mistake. She has an attitude problem. She has now forgotten what kindness, respect, love, good manners, etc are. She often throws tantrum, behave rudely, ignore people, etc.
Gosh! what has happened to the lovely little princess that I once had. She used to be so loving, fun, innocent, well manner and was even a teacher to me at one point. She taught me little simple things that I forgot. I really miss those days when she got home and had a lot to tell over her lunch. Nah, not anymore, now she only has her book. I cant even ask a question twice or else she will throw tantrum and blame me for not listening and remembering well. I wish I have good memory like before but unfortunately, I am getting old. Hmm..
Anyway, I was delighted this morning at FRIM with TH. He was passing a judgement on an old man while we were walking. He said that whenever he talks to that old man, he feels at ease and he thinks he is a kind man. So I asked him how he would judge me. He smiled and was a little reluctant to speak. Told him that I will not get upset and that he can be frank. He said he is so used to me and there is nothing I should change. So sweet:) He is so kind and tolerant. I can be real nasty at times, hehehe......
Well, I was kind of upset with her lately but I do not know how to go about it. Could it be that she is pampered by me that she is becoming a spoil brat. Is it my mistake. She has an attitude problem. She has now forgotten what kindness, respect, love, good manners, etc are. She often throws tantrum, behave rudely, ignore people, etc.
Gosh! what has happened to the lovely little princess that I once had. She used to be so loving, fun, innocent, well manner and was even a teacher to me at one point. She taught me little simple things that I forgot. I really miss those days when she got home and had a lot to tell over her lunch. Nah, not anymore, now she only has her book. I cant even ask a question twice or else she will throw tantrum and blame me for not listening and remembering well. I wish I have good memory like before but unfortunately, I am getting old. Hmm..
Anyway, I was delighted this morning at FRIM with TH. He was passing a judgement on an old man while we were walking. He said that whenever he talks to that old man, he feels at ease and he thinks he is a kind man. So I asked him how he would judge me. He smiled and was a little reluctant to speak. Told him that I will not get upset and that he can be frank. He said he is so used to me and there is nothing I should change. So sweet:) He is so kind and tolerant. I can be real nasty at times, hehehe......
1.8.12
Today I truly appreciate TH contribution. He takes good care of our household and is very efficient too. Told him that our BMW air con is not functioning yesterday and today after he sent JS to tuition, he went to FRIM for his walk, bought fruits home for our breakfast and not long, he was out again to fetch JS before he went to repair the air con. He came home aroung 1pm and took us to Tai Thong for a nice dim sum lunch. He's a good provider.
At the lunch table, a foreign worker was extremely attentive and hardworking. He served us well, made efforts to remember what we ordered and items that are still outstanding. I pointed out to JS and explained to him that it is the extra effort and initiative in that worker that makes him outstanding. If I am the boss there, I will appreciate this type of worker and will be delighted to promote him.
When I thought JS understood about the extra effort and initiative, the next thing I least expect was bombshell from him. He showed me his science book and asked me if I can read the answer he has written to the question. I couldnt read his untidy scribble. But when I asked him if he knows the answer to it, he said he didnt know the answer and he didnt know what he has written down. So I asked him to check the dictionary for the answer he had written and he told me he couldnt read and it was not necessary. I was so disappointed with his attitude. I told him I will check for him there and then and if I can find the answer to it, he will be penalize for a month with no electronic gadgets. Then only he scrambled for dad's phone to check. Too late, I got the answer. He will be penalized for showing no efforts and initiative at all. It is so unacceptable, next week will be his PMR trial exam and today he still doesnt bother to find out the answer to a question in his Science book, gosh!
Well, in the late afternoon, TH and I went over to Saujana to meet up with Putri. She is a friendly and pleasant lady. I bought a box of M&S tea for her and she was happy. She invited us to her open house for Raya. It was a cordial meeting where we handed over some keys that she needed. Her husband offered to pay us one year rent for a discount. Told him we will think about it and let him know later. Then, we headed to Mak Tom and bought our dinner. It cost $41 for the packed dinner. Headed home and enjoyed the malay food together with the kids. Yummy!
At the lunch table, a foreign worker was extremely attentive and hardworking. He served us well, made efforts to remember what we ordered and items that are still outstanding. I pointed out to JS and explained to him that it is the extra effort and initiative in that worker that makes him outstanding. If I am the boss there, I will appreciate this type of worker and will be delighted to promote him.
When I thought JS understood about the extra effort and initiative, the next thing I least expect was bombshell from him. He showed me his science book and asked me if I can read the answer he has written to the question. I couldnt read his untidy scribble. But when I asked him if he knows the answer to it, he said he didnt know the answer and he didnt know what he has written down. So I asked him to check the dictionary for the answer he had written and he told me he couldnt read and it was not necessary. I was so disappointed with his attitude. I told him I will check for him there and then and if I can find the answer to it, he will be penalize for a month with no electronic gadgets. Then only he scrambled for dad's phone to check. Too late, I got the answer. He will be penalized for showing no efforts and initiative at all. It is so unacceptable, next week will be his PMR trial exam and today he still doesnt bother to find out the answer to a question in his Science book, gosh!
Well, in the late afternoon, TH and I went over to Saujana to meet up with Putri. She is a friendly and pleasant lady. I bought a box of M&S tea for her and she was happy. She invited us to her open house for Raya. It was a cordial meeting where we handed over some keys that she needed. Her husband offered to pay us one year rent for a discount. Told him we will think about it and let him know later. Then, we headed to Mak Tom and bought our dinner. It cost $41 for the packed dinner. Headed home and enjoyed the malay food together with the kids. Yummy!
20.7.12
It's 1:50pm now, I am with TH and JW at the table waiting for our dim sum at Tai Thong Kepong. It's Sports Day today and JW is free to join us for lunch. I am a little frustrated now because TH is engrossed with his new Samsung Galaxy II and JW is glued to the ipad. I am bored, so I am penning this.
Yesterday, I received a tragic news. LY daughter was drown in her trip to Tioman. Heard she left for Mersing yesterday to bring back her body. She is only in her teen and it is so heartbreaking for a mom to endure such a loss. Life is so fragile. Gone is gone, no sign at all. Hmm, feel so sorry and sad for LY. I pray that she will pull it through during this difficult time. LY and I have been close during childhood and I have strong feeling for her. I cannot imagine if this happens to me. I may want to die with them, gosh!
Yesterday, I received a tragic news. LY daughter was drown in her trip to Tioman. Heard she left for Mersing yesterday to bring back her body. She is only in her teen and it is so heartbreaking for a mom to endure such a loss. Life is so fragile. Gone is gone, no sign at all. Hmm, feel so sorry and sad for LY. I pray that she will pull it through during this difficult time. LY and I have been close during childhood and I have strong feeling for her. I cannot imagine if this happens to me. I may want to die with them, gosh!
Life is not about worries
10.7.12 - I understand this logic but yet no matter how true it is, I still worry about one thing after another. I am not in control. I am writing this because just last month, I was still worrying about my beagle pup, Lassie and now everything went smoothly and she's fine. Now I move on to another issue, I worry about my boy future. I am always looking out for issues.
When I was young, I worried about growing up, worried about getting married, about getting pregnant, about how to be a mother, etc. I know that eventually, everything will turn out fine. I should stop worrying and let nature takes its course. No worries, be happy:) This is a reminder for myself, from time to time.
When I was young, I worried about growing up, worried about getting married, about getting pregnant, about how to be a mother, etc. I know that eventually, everything will turn out fine. I should stop worrying and let nature takes its course. No worries, be happy:) This is a reminder for myself, from time to time.
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