what's the big deal about blogging?

"Blogging can help you find your voice as a writer."
"Blogging helps you sharpen your craft as a writer."

Words from Amit Varma of indiauncut.com

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from Korea (with love?)

I got this phone chain from my Ladyboss who just got back from Korea.

Remember, it's the thought that counts, right?

p/s: BerryHitam sesuai ke letak tu??

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when i'm busy (but bored)

Why splurge some USD2000++ to have a cat + hamster wrapping your Louboutins?
I got the idea of splurging for Louboutins, but this???
Wayyyy to much!


Patrick Dempsey is in the next Transformers??
That's what I got from People.
Hmm, I'm ok with this (dreamy) new cast, as long as they remove Megan "too pouty now" Fox!


Talk about individual style huh??
But, Mommy will always be in black!
Cool clan!

spontaneous

Yesterday, we decided within 5 mins that we wanted to drive out of KL, and headed to the beach.
Mr. Hubby was on his off-day and it was the best opportunity for us to spend the day together.

PD was the 1st option, but after imagining the over-crowding beach there,
we drove further up to somewhere closer to my sis' place.

It was a-100%-not-a-planned trip, but we did enjoy ourselves.
For a while, my "missing the beach syndrome" was cured...



But, nothing can be compared to the current "must go to Perhentian syndrome" that I'm having!
This is a plan that we're working on...
This won't be something spontaneous, as we've never been there.
Don't know what to expect :)



MUST MAKE IT HAPPEN!!
MUST!

p/s: Mr. Hubby will only be on leave after 7th day of Raya. Pelik tak kalau pegi pulau time Raya?? :p

your dream = your world

"What's the most resilient parasite? An Idea. A single idea from the human mind can build cities. An idea can transform the world and rewrite all the rules."

I MUST, I just HAVE to, I NEED to admit that INCEPTION is one of the best movies ever made! Worth sacrificing my 2 1/2 hours of sleep (it was the midnite show); worth sitting next to the man who paid the tickets only to snore in the cinema; worth "exercising" my (tired) mind interpreting the storyline!

Mr. Hubby, can I go watch it, again? :p

my thoughts

The past trips that I've had, I would normally made it an effort to buy something for my friends back home..
In layman term, souvenirs laa..

But, my friends do know that I'm a budget traveller -
I stay in affordable hotels (if not hostels),
I dine at regular restaurants (if not stalls),
I shop at discounted outlets (if not bazaars),
I get around on foot (if not trains or buses).

Sebab tu, being a budget traveller, they don't expect expensive souvenirs from me!
Haha!
They would either get postcards, keychains, fridge magnets, coin purses or some accessories.

But, now, I think it's kinda un-necessary for me to buy souvenirs for "some" of them...
I don't quite know why...
Maybe it's getting too cliche, and who would need more than 5 keychains, right?

Still, there's the saying: "it's the thought that counts".
So, it doesn't matter what I give, it's my thought that counts.
And my thoughts were "translated" into postcards, keychains, fridge magnets, coin purses or some accessories.

;)

I'm testing blogging from my BeBee. Is this working?
:p
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untitled

I had a minor accident 2 days back.
A sleepy driver from the opposite side hit my car,
my window was shattered to pieces!

I was in the car with Mr. Son.
I was on my way to send him to school, then I'd be off to office.
Both of us were fine.
We are fine.
Lesson learnt: DON'T SLEEP AND DRIVE!

I'll be off to Kuching this weekend, for a short work trip.
I don't mind, since next Monday and Tuesday, I'll be on my off days!
Wohoooo!!

Have a splendid weekend, my darlings!

Note: I can't believe this is my 3rd entry - for today. In between, I managed to get my speech done. I work better than well under pressure! :p

parenting gets easier - NOT!

I've been a parent for 6 years now...
Everyday is a new day, where I learn new things from my kids...
Sometimes, I learn from them thru an easy way..
But, MOST of the time, it's thru the hard (hari-pulling) way!
Hehehe!



Mr. Son is only 1/2 year away from his first primary year.
He's officially OFF-milk and OFF-diaper, even at night.
BUT, his stubbornnes is beyond my VERY LIMITED level of patience.
Haha!
My in-laws side claimed that he got that from his Ayah, who was once, a stubborn boy!
I rest my case. Period.
:p



Ms. Daughter, on the other hand, has a different story altogether.
Gonna start her preschool next year, she's more helpful and ringan tulang now.
She's too, OFF-milk and OFF-diaper (day time).
BUT, her mood swings are beyond help!
THIS trait, IS definitely from ME!
1 minute, she's an angle... The next, she'd be sulking at one corner, giving me THE LOOK!
(Wait, I don't sit at one corner and merajuk! Hehe)

There are hilarious days...

There are exhausting days...

That's what (the joy of) parenting is all about, right?

inTOXICated?

It is with my heaviest heart having to admit that I've lost (someone whom I thought was) a friend.
Things were going quite well, until something ridiculous happened, and along the course of "trying to figure out how to fix it", the friendship is broken.

I guess, I've mentioned in previous entries, that I'm not really a person who can just end a friendship.
Heck, I'm still friends with ex-bf(s), still pretty much in touch with friends from primary and secondary schools,
on top of buddies from college and uni.
I believe that all friendships are worthy to be kept, regardless of how often you say Hi to each other.

But, sometimes, some people aren't meant to stay in our lives forever. They come for a period of time,
indirectly teaching us more about life, letting us realise the bigger (if not uglier) picture about certain things...
As much as I hate to say this, THIS broken friendship has taught me so much,
and I've grown more "matured" when it comes to "handling" friendships.

Every cloud has its silver lining, right?
So, this is what I'm doing now - making the best of the worst situation.
I'd be lying tho, if I were to say that I'm not affected by this whole mess.
I'm sad.
I'm irritated.
I'm a lot of everything.

All I have to say to this person -

I'm not sure if you're (still ) reading my blog, but if you are...
Initially, I didn't wanna say "I'm sorry" coz that would mean that I had done something wrong...
and I'm not sure that I had.
But, life has taught me... no harm in being considerate in saying sorry,
even though we aren't sure if we have DONE or SAID something bad.
So, I'm sorry... I wish you, a good life ahead.

I read a quote somewhere:
"Entering into a friendship opens the door for hurt and harm; a harmful friend or a toxic friendship
can be one of life's hardest relationship tribulations to forgive and forget."

I've crossed one toxic friendship from my list,
and I'm left with COUNTLESS wonderful friendships.



BEST FRIENDS who will make it thru "stormy weather" once in a while...
BEST FRIENDS who will grow old with me!



As it is now, we already ARE old(er)!

a quickie

I had loads of FUN in Singapore..
Didn't shop much, but I sure did walk a lot!
3 days of exploring the city - on foot!!!
I think, at one point, my legs did fall off somewhere at the Orchard Road,
or somewhere around the Universal Studios!
Hehe...







It rained most of the time there...
Thank God for my Universal Studios blue poncho raincoat.. it came in handy..
If I were to carry an umbrella, I'd be flying like Mary Poppins!

During this short trip, I got the chance to add a new friend to my life.
Naz, the cool Singaporean girl, whom I got to know thru Mazrah.
She became our tourist guide; she shared with us the past, the present and the future about the Lion City.
Within a short period of time, a friendship is formed :)

Talking about friendship, I have something I need to get out of my chest..
In my next entry...

how i wish to be eLmo, not emo!

My niece is complaining, I don't update my blog regularly now.
"Maksu is so busy with BeBee, and no time for blogging anymore!"
Sorry my dear Nunu.. Maksu is busy with work!
Not just BeBee of EffBee!
:p

Well, I have a lot to say...
Few things have been bugging me since the past few weeks...
As far as life (or friendship) is concerned.

I have my good days,
and I have my bad days..
where I'll get all curled up in my emotions and tend to be sad for no apparent reason!

I wish I can rewind some moments, and make it better... much better for everyone.
*wish upon a shooting star*