Most people are generally nice.
But sometimes, along the way in the course of my work, I meet people who don't really give me attention or give me less attention, just because I am a senior manager and not an Assistant Director, or Deputy Director or Director...
Who says rank doesn't matter? :)
It does. Most definitely does...
Nvm...this 小绵羊 will just stay in her own corner and bide her time.
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Friday, June 29, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Terrarium!
I devoted at least an hour each night over the last 3 nights to start a terrarium.
After I put both girls to sleep, I'd then scurry back to my room, huddle over the table in my balcony and work on it.
Things have been slow-moving. Mainly because I wasn't in a rush and I was taking my time. But also because I'd not done one in a long time and I felt a little rusty. And also because I was working in a new space with new materials and tools. And also because it was my first time using moss.
(Sidetrack: I really love Qoo10. Simisai also can buy from there. I got my live Holland moss from a very good seller on Qoo10. The same seller I'd been buying all my terrarium and some other craft materials from. For future reference, vendor on Qoo10 is "Zantelle".)
Day 1 - Built the bottom drainage layers of pebbles, spagnum moss and acitvated charcoal. Also put in the soil layer.
Day 2 - Transplanted the red and white fittonias. 4 shoots in all. 3 small red ones and 1 bigger white one. Trimmed their roots before transplanting.
Day 3 - Added in the moss. Topped up the soil. Tried to level the soil on all sides. Cleaned up the mess inside. Picked all dirt and soil off the moss pieces.
I doused it with quite alot of water last night because I was cleaning the dust and dirt up. Am letting it air out today before I bring it to office. Am going to display it at my new office cubicle.
My new corner in the newly renovated office. I've got more privacy now that they are giving us partitions between cubicles. Woot!
How the terrarium looks like now. May add some rabbit figurines soon...
After I put both girls to sleep, I'd then scurry back to my room, huddle over the table in my balcony and work on it.
Things have been slow-moving. Mainly because I wasn't in a rush and I was taking my time. But also because I'd not done one in a long time and I felt a little rusty. And also because I was working in a new space with new materials and tools. And also because it was my first time using moss.
(Sidetrack: I really love Qoo10. Simisai also can buy from there. I got my live Holland moss from a very good seller on Qoo10. The same seller I'd been buying all my terrarium and some other craft materials from. For future reference, vendor on Qoo10 is "Zantelle".)
Day 1 - Built the bottom drainage layers of pebbles, spagnum moss and acitvated charcoal. Also put in the soil layer.
Day 2 - Transplanted the red and white fittonias. 4 shoots in all. 3 small red ones and 1 bigger white one. Trimmed their roots before transplanting.
Day 3 - Added in the moss. Topped up the soil. Tried to level the soil on all sides. Cleaned up the mess inside. Picked all dirt and soil off the moss pieces.
I doused it with quite alot of water last night because I was cleaning the dust and dirt up. Am letting it air out today before I bring it to office. Am going to display it at my new office cubicle.
My new corner in the newly renovated office. I've got more privacy now that they are giving us partitions between cubicles. Woot!
How the terrarium looks like now. May add some rabbit figurines soon...
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Tillandsias
Day 2 of shifting back to level 12. After 2 months of renovation, we finally can go back to our permanent cubicles.
Brought my 4 airplants to the office today.
I hope they thrive in the office...
Brought my 4 airplants to the office today.
I hope they thrive in the office...
Turntable
I did it again. I bought something. A turntable.
Nah. Not aspiring to be a DJ of sorts. I bought a cake decorator turntable.
Not to decorate cakes though. I'm hopeless with baking.
To make it easier to shape and trim my existing plants and/or my soon-to-be bonsai plants.
To act as a base or counter-top to do up my terrariums.
Being able to turn the pots or bottles around 360 degrees on a turntable makes things easier. It also elevates the items up to my eye-level so I don't need to hunch over the table.
Getting older. I need tools to help me be more comfortable in my pursuits.
Nah. Not aspiring to be a DJ of sorts. I bought a cake decorator turntable.
Not to decorate cakes though. I'm hopeless with baking.
To make it easier to shape and trim my existing plants and/or my soon-to-be bonsai plants.
To act as a base or counter-top to do up my terrariums.
Being able to turn the pots or bottles around 360 degrees on a turntable makes things easier. It also elevates the items up to my eye-level so I don't need to hunch over the table.
Getting older. I need tools to help me be more comfortable in my pursuits.
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Gardening
Every once in a while, I'd go a little ballistic, have a rejuvenated interest in my hobby and buy a ton of stuff online for my gardening and terrarium-making pursuits.
I ordered almost $50 worth of bottles and decorative items and tools as well...I think the package should arrive today. :)
In the past few weeks I also made some smaller purchases of potting soil, fertiliser and such. Those were for cleaning up the garden...
This weekend, I'm gonna drag the girls down to a flower/plant nursery. I've already listed down an entire checklist worth of plants and stuff that I want to get. If I do manage to get most of the things on the list, that should set me back by another $100-$150.
I've got my eye on a particular mini bonsai that can be ordered online...together with some other plants...If I really get them...then it'll be another $100 or so.
I have a list of to-dos, including rooting my money plant, exploring the use of banana peels and epsom salt for plants, exploring growing garlic, re-potting my ficus, re-potting the boston fern, etc....
Here's to hoping that I have time to do everything on that list!!
I ordered almost $50 worth of bottles and decorative items and tools as well...I think the package should arrive today. :)
In the past few weeks I also made some smaller purchases of potting soil, fertiliser and such. Those were for cleaning up the garden...
This weekend, I'm gonna drag the girls down to a flower/plant nursery. I've already listed down an entire checklist worth of plants and stuff that I want to get. If I do manage to get most of the things on the list, that should set me back by another $100-$150.
I've got my eye on a particular mini bonsai that can be ordered online...together with some other plants...If I really get them...then it'll be another $100 or so.
I have a list of to-dos, including rooting my money plant, exploring the use of banana peels and epsom salt for plants, exploring growing garlic, re-potting my ficus, re-potting the boston fern, etc....
Here's to hoping that I have time to do everything on that list!!
Of smells
The train ride this morning was fraught with....unpleasant smells.
The guy on my right was actually ok....till the moment he picked up a call and started speaking. Oh...the stale cigarette smell emanating from his mouth...the smell only smokers or very heavy smokers have. I was very glad when his conversation ended after around 2-3 stations.
The lady on my left seemed to have layered half a bottle of perfume on herself...
And at some point when many people got on board the cabin I was in, there was a sudden strong smell of unwashed bodies...or it could have been a single person.
On days like this, I wish I had my mask in my bag instead of in the office.
The guy on my right was actually ok....till the moment he picked up a call and started speaking. Oh...the stale cigarette smell emanating from his mouth...the smell only smokers or very heavy smokers have. I was very glad when his conversation ended after around 2-3 stations.
The lady on my left seemed to have layered half a bottle of perfume on herself...
And at some point when many people got on board the cabin I was in, there was a sudden strong smell of unwashed bodies...or it could have been a single person.
On days like this, I wish I had my mask in my bag instead of in the office.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Saturday conversations
Last Saturday morning.
The girl's were awake. I was still trying to wake up fully and I overheard their conversation in the hallway.
N: I am going to wake Dada up!
A: Ya. I am going to wake Dada up also!
A: Oh! Do you want to tickle Dada's feet?
N: Ok!
And then I heard them scampering over to the master bedroom. K was actually already awake so when they tickled his feet, he gave them an obligatory shriek of terror! Hahaha...
They laughed in glee.
So cute to witness them plotting together...:)
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We were in a foodcourt having breakfast. K was buying food and the girls were with me.
Nadya complained that she felt cold and laid herself across my lap. She then commented.....
"Mama, the fatness of your thighs keep me warm."
Couldn't decide whether to laugh or cry...Early sat morning kena suan unwittingly by my own daughter lol.....
The girl's were awake. I was still trying to wake up fully and I overheard their conversation in the hallway.
N: I am going to wake Dada up!
A: Ya. I am going to wake Dada up also!
A: Oh! Do you want to tickle Dada's feet?
N: Ok!
And then I heard them scampering over to the master bedroom. K was actually already awake so when they tickled his feet, he gave them an obligatory shriek of terror! Hahaha...
They laughed in glee.
So cute to witness them plotting together...:)
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We were in a foodcourt having breakfast. K was buying food and the girls were with me.
Nadya complained that she felt cold and laid herself across my lap. She then commented.....
"Mama, the fatness of your thighs keep me warm."
Couldn't decide whether to laugh or cry...Early sat morning kena suan unwittingly by my own daughter lol.....
Monday, June 18, 2018
Conversations with Teenagers
My nephew's gonna be 15 in November. He's in Sec 3 this year.
Since he was young, I hardly had anything in common to talk to him about. I'd usually only ask him about school, which results in almost single-word answers and short responses, and then the conversation dies off naturally on its own. At least K could talk to him about comics, manga and some other boy stuff.
I finally found something I can talk to him on...
Last Saturday evening I noticed he was listening to BTS on Youtube!
Wahhaha...I have the same taste in Kpop as my 14 year-old nephew. :D
Since he was young, I hardly had anything in common to talk to him about. I'd usually only ask him about school, which results in almost single-word answers and short responses, and then the conversation dies off naturally on its own. At least K could talk to him about comics, manga and some other boy stuff.
I finally found something I can talk to him on...
Last Saturday evening I noticed he was listening to BTS on Youtube!
Wahhaha...I have the same taste in Kpop as my 14 year-old nephew. :D
Renewed Interest
I've always liked bonsai but to do one from scratch takes years (upwards of 10years to get a desired size and shape) and a lot of skills.
I however, am lacking in patience and skills.
Should I get a pot for myself? A small one that is easier to manage?
Perhaps I should.
I was at the library yesterday and borrowed a book on mini and super-mini bonsais.
Oh the splendour and beauty of these little pots. Absolutely gorgeous.
Super mini bonsais can actually fit on a fingertip or can be held between finger tips.
While they are easier to create compared to bigger bonsais, they still require alot of skills and care.
Some ideas running through my head.
Will mull on them abit more and decide. Currently leaning towards getting a small bonsai of my own and at the same time growing a cutting or seedling to be made into a mini bonsai.
I however, am lacking in patience and skills.
Should I get a pot for myself? A small one that is easier to manage?
Perhaps I should.
I was at the library yesterday and borrowed a book on mini and super-mini bonsais.
Oh the splendour and beauty of these little pots. Absolutely gorgeous.
Super mini bonsais can actually fit on a fingertip or can be held between finger tips.
While they are easier to create compared to bigger bonsais, they still require alot of skills and care.
Some ideas running through my head.
Will mull on them abit more and decide. Currently leaning towards getting a small bonsai of my own and at the same time growing a cutting or seedling to be made into a mini bonsai.
Hope
It has been 4 years and 8 months
Since I last slept through the night
Without multiple interruptions
But I still harbour some hope
However meagre
That I will
One day again
Sleep through the night soundly
Trudge on
Chin up
Since I last slept through the night
Without multiple interruptions
But I still harbour some hope
However meagre
That I will
One day again
Sleep through the night soundly
Trudge on
Chin up
Quote
"In the middle of the road,
In the moment you want to give up,
Shout out even louder:
So what?"
- BTS <>
Friday, June 15, 2018
what is going on??????
It’s 15 June 3:30am. Alyssa was not sleeping well the whole night.
Felt her at 3am. She was warm. 38C.
Nabeh. Here we go again.
Gave her medicine, before patting her to sleep. Glad that at least she didn’t fuss.
When one episode barely concluded, now we’re starting another one. I’m myself am down with a runny nose, sore throat and cough.
A sick person taking care of a sick child and another child who just barely got well. Bah.
Do I need to get a priest in to cleanse our house???
These past 2-3 months have been almost nothing but a blur of classes, school projects, helper issues, and various bouts of illnesses and fever episodes by the 2 girls.
Chin up. Chin up. 明天会更好。
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Nadya. KKH. What a week....
Actually. More like 1.5 weeks.
Sunday. 3 June. We brought the girls out to Tampines Hub in the morning. They had fun at the playground for awhile. By lunchtime, Nadya was running a fever. She complained of some neck ache on the left side of the neck, below the ear. It was slight, we thought it was an ache caused by the fever.
Monday night. 4 June. Brought her to the PD. He also felt the neck ache was probably due to aches and pain caused by fever. He did mention it could be a lymph node infection or ear infection but as there were little other symptoms, he suggested to treat the fever first. I was on child sick leave and/or working from home on Mon and Tues. She was crying and fussing every night due to neck pain. Sleep was intermittent and very restless. Woke numerous times each night due to pain and for medication.
Thursday. 7 June. She was not getting any better. Fever was still present and going up and down everyday. Her neck aches were increasingly uncomfortable. She'd be ok for a few hours and then fussy and irritable for another few hours...her pallour was getting worse. I was working. K brought her to the PD in the morning and was told that she seemed to have n ear infection. Prescribed antibiotics and sent home.
Friday night. 8 June. Culmination. She had had 4 doses of antibiotics by then but did not seem to be improving. Cried and fussed for the entire night. Sleep was elusive. Neck pain seemed to be getting increasingly intense. I was at a loss. By then, both she, I and K had not slept much for most of the week. I was on child sick leave that day again.
Saturday morning. 9 June. She was crying and fussing. Something is not right. Called the clinic and they advised us to go the KK. And so we did. I was relieved that we went. Very relieved. She fussed a little here and there while waiting. Docs at the A&E placed her on observation at the A&E holding ward. A&E doc assessed her. ENT doc came to see her. Senior doc came to see her another time. Did a nose/throat scope. I held her while she struggled and cried during the procedure.
Probable lymph node infection, possible infection behind the throat, in the neck area. Swollen lymph node in the left side of the neck. Redness at the back and behind the throat. Was told that the left ear was actually ok. Slightly red only but not to the extent of having an ear infection. Was informed that she would be put on antibiotics via IV for 48 hours and monitored.
Eventually got admitted around noon time. Children's Tower Ward 85, Bed 14.
She was a trooper. Was in the procedures room all by herself as they didn't allow me in there with her. Said they needed a sterile environment. Doc who inserted the IV plug said she didn't cry at all and was very brave. They did a good job of distracting her maybe. She was talking to them about her little sister and told them Alyssa's name and age.
When she got to the ward, she fussed a little and complained to me that "I don't want to come back here ever again!!!" "I don't like to be here!!!!"
Sunday. 10 June. Positive news. After a day of antibiotics via IV, she was looking much better. Only the occasional whine about slight neck ache. She was able to smile, laugh, run and jump. A 180-degree change from the previous day. Was so happy to see her responding well to the treatment. Which meant that the docs need not undertake further tests.
Monday. 11 June. I was on child sick leave on Monday again. While she didn't enjoy the stay and felt bored, I think she loved the continuous and easy access to the TV and to Cartoon Network. Doc McStuffins, Bare Bears, Vampirina, Hi-5 and Sesame Street were some of her favs. Neither she nor I were familiar with any of these series till her hospital stay. My FIL bought her potato chips and I think she thoroughly enjoyed nibbling on the chips. She didn't appreciate the 8 hourly IV antibiotics drip though....From time to time she would tell me she wanted to go home.
Tuesday. 12 June. I'm back to work. K was with her since last night. Did a final blood test at 11am. Doc concludes that she is well enough to be discharged. Taken off antibiotic drip and given 2 weeks' worth of oral antibiotics. 2 types of antibiotics. What a relief! By 2pm they were on the cab home....
Get well soon my baby girl....and stay healthy ok....
Dun give Mama and Dada such scares again....
Sunday. 3 June. We brought the girls out to Tampines Hub in the morning. They had fun at the playground for awhile. By lunchtime, Nadya was running a fever. She complained of some neck ache on the left side of the neck, below the ear. It was slight, we thought it was an ache caused by the fever.
Monday night. 4 June. Brought her to the PD. He also felt the neck ache was probably due to aches and pain caused by fever. He did mention it could be a lymph node infection or ear infection but as there were little other symptoms, he suggested to treat the fever first. I was on child sick leave and/or working from home on Mon and Tues. She was crying and fussing every night due to neck pain. Sleep was intermittent and very restless. Woke numerous times each night due to pain and for medication.
Thursday. 7 June. She was not getting any better. Fever was still present and going up and down everyday. Her neck aches were increasingly uncomfortable. She'd be ok for a few hours and then fussy and irritable for another few hours...her pallour was getting worse. I was working. K brought her to the PD in the morning and was told that she seemed to have n ear infection. Prescribed antibiotics and sent home.
Friday night. 8 June. Culmination. She had had 4 doses of antibiotics by then but did not seem to be improving. Cried and fussed for the entire night. Sleep was elusive. Neck pain seemed to be getting increasingly intense. I was at a loss. By then, both she, I and K had not slept much for most of the week. I was on child sick leave that day again.
Saturday morning. 9 June. She was crying and fussing. Something is not right. Called the clinic and they advised us to go the KK. And so we did. I was relieved that we went. Very relieved. She fussed a little here and there while waiting. Docs at the A&E placed her on observation at the A&E holding ward. A&E doc assessed her. ENT doc came to see her. Senior doc came to see her another time. Did a nose/throat scope. I held her while she struggled and cried during the procedure.
Probable lymph node infection, possible infection behind the throat, in the neck area. Swollen lymph node in the left side of the neck. Redness at the back and behind the throat. Was told that the left ear was actually ok. Slightly red only but not to the extent of having an ear infection. Was informed that she would be put on antibiotics via IV for 48 hours and monitored.
Eventually got admitted around noon time. Children's Tower Ward 85, Bed 14.
She was a trooper. Was in the procedures room all by herself as they didn't allow me in there with her. Said they needed a sterile environment. Doc who inserted the IV plug said she didn't cry at all and was very brave. They did a good job of distracting her maybe. She was talking to them about her little sister and told them Alyssa's name and age.
When she got to the ward, she fussed a little and complained to me that "I don't want to come back here ever again!!!" "I don't like to be here!!!!"
Sunday. 10 June. Positive news. After a day of antibiotics via IV, she was looking much better. Only the occasional whine about slight neck ache. She was able to smile, laugh, run and jump. A 180-degree change from the previous day. Was so happy to see her responding well to the treatment. Which meant that the docs need not undertake further tests.
Monday. 11 June. I was on child sick leave on Monday again. While she didn't enjoy the stay and felt bored, I think she loved the continuous and easy access to the TV and to Cartoon Network. Doc McStuffins, Bare Bears, Vampirina, Hi-5 and Sesame Street were some of her favs. Neither she nor I were familiar with any of these series till her hospital stay. My FIL bought her potato chips and I think she thoroughly enjoyed nibbling on the chips. She didn't appreciate the 8 hourly IV antibiotics drip though....From time to time she would tell me she wanted to go home.
Tuesday. 12 June. I'm back to work. K was with her since last night. Did a final blood test at 11am. Doc concludes that she is well enough to be discharged. Taken off antibiotic drip and given 2 weeks' worth of oral antibiotics. 2 types of antibiotics. What a relief! By 2pm they were on the cab home....
Get well soon my baby girl....and stay healthy ok....
Dun give Mama and Dada such scares again....
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
wanna learn/start again/do...
What I wanna learn....or pick up again....or do....
- watercolour painting of wreaths and flowers
- guitar or keyboard
- yoga
- gardening
- drawing/doodling
- shop
- sleep
- cut hair
- spend the whole day (or two or three!) all alone in bed, or on the Net, and cooking up a simple meal
Monday, May 28, 2018
Venerable Pomnyun
I've recently heard that there is a Venerable Pomnyun. He is a South Korean monk who has unconventionally embraced a more modern approach to spreading Buddhist teachings. He even has a Youtube channel and also goes around the country speaking at public lectures.
Came across some things he said that made me think abit deeper.
"Humility is not about lowering oneself, but about treating everyone equally."
Going by his definition, I guess I'm not as humble as I thought I was.
Definitely food for much thought. And more self-reflection needed here.
I know for sure that I don't treat everyone equally, loathe as I am to say it though.
"Happiness means being being free of any agony or pain."
When asked what happiness means, he gave this definition. So most people are actually happy. It is just that they don't recognise it and they don't realise it. Why don't they? To him, it's partly due to not understanding the definition of happiness, and also due to materialism and wanting more.
"Be frugal. Be humble. Attain peace of mind. "
Frugality - Keeping a simple life of no frivolous spending. Human greed is endless. It knows no boundaries and needs to be kept in check.
Humility - Be humble to others and treat everyone equally.
Being at peace - Never be too excited, anxious, nervous or worried.
Came across some things he said that made me think abit deeper.
"Humility is not about lowering oneself, but about treating everyone equally."
Going by his definition, I guess I'm not as humble as I thought I was.
Definitely food for much thought. And more self-reflection needed here.
I know for sure that I don't treat everyone equally, loathe as I am to say it though.
"Happiness means being being free of any agony or pain."
When asked what happiness means, he gave this definition. So most people are actually happy. It is just that they don't recognise it and they don't realise it. Why don't they? To him, it's partly due to not understanding the definition of happiness, and also due to materialism and wanting more.
"Be frugal. Be humble. Attain peace of mind. "
Frugality - Keeping a simple life of no frivolous spending. Human greed is endless. It knows no boundaries and needs to be kept in check.
Humility - Be humble to others and treat everyone equally.
Being at peace - Never be too excited, anxious, nervous or worried.
Conversations with a 4.5yr old
I raised my voice at Nadya this morning.
I'd spoken to her normally for many times. I asked her to get changed and brush her teeth. For a good 5-6 times I think. Or more. With intervals of several minutes in between each reminder.
I eventually raised my voice. I eventually dressed her up myself. She insisted on waiting for K to get home though, before she would brush her teeth.
Later on, when she was finally ready to head out, I asked her why is it that each morning is a battle to get her ready for school? I told her that she was almost 5 and that she should be doing all these on her own already. She didn't respond but I knew she was listening.
I told her too that when I speak nicely to her, she doesn't listen and doesn't do what is requested of her. Even if I repeated myself many times. I asked her if she would only do things when I finally got angry and lost patience. To this she finally responded with........
"Even if you don't want me to give you a hard time, you don't need to behave that way."
Her exact words.
Coming from a 4.5year old.
I still have much to learn as a mother. Patience is one big thing.
I'd spoken to her normally for many times. I asked her to get changed and brush her teeth. For a good 5-6 times I think. Or more. With intervals of several minutes in between each reminder.
I eventually raised my voice. I eventually dressed her up myself. She insisted on waiting for K to get home though, before she would brush her teeth.
Later on, when she was finally ready to head out, I asked her why is it that each morning is a battle to get her ready for school? I told her that she was almost 5 and that she should be doing all these on her own already. She didn't respond but I knew she was listening.
I told her too that when I speak nicely to her, she doesn't listen and doesn't do what is requested of her. Even if I repeated myself many times. I asked her if she would only do things when I finally got angry and lost patience. To this she finally responded with........
"Even if you don't want me to give you a hard time, you don't need to behave that way."
Her exact words.
Coming from a 4.5year old.
I still have much to learn as a mother. Patience is one big thing.
Xian-half
I'm almost alone in the office. Only 3 out of 11 in the team are in the office. The other 2 are located on another floor so I'm all alone in my room right now.
Totally zero mood to work. Listening to EXO & BTS and trying to clear my emails....
No mood....Partly cos I have some things on my mind.
I hope Adrian and Mae sort things out. And I hope my parents are doing ok after all the heavy talks and discussions that have taken place over the last 2 days.
Totally zero mood to work. Listening to EXO & BTS and trying to clear my emails....
No mood....Partly cos I have some things on my mind.
I hope Adrian and Mae sort things out. And I hope my parents are doing ok after all the heavy talks and discussions that have taken place over the last 2 days.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Nadya & Alyssa
The love I have for you baffles me
Sometimes my heart feels like it is not big enough to hold all the love
I have for you
At other times I wonder if I love you enough
I find myself staring at you at times
A smile spreads through my face though I do not realise it till I catch
myself
And my heart swells with pride, joy and love
Your eyes, your nose, your lips,
Your cheeks, chubby now though they may not be in the future
Your hair, your skin, your chin
The way your eyes sparkle when you are happy and excited
The way your lips pout when you get angry or upset
The way you pitter patter around the house
The way you run
The way you toddle
The way you dance
The way you hug
The way you stroke my arm, my hair, my cheek
The way you call me Mama
When you need me to kiss you when you fall
When you need me when you get upset
When you need me just so you can fall asleep
When you look for me to tell me things
When you seek me out just because
I worry if I am a good enough Mama for you
I am sorry for being lacking
I am sorry too for not being patient enough
I hope I can improve myself and be the mother you deserve
I worry about the decisions I make for you on your behalf
Am I doing the right thing?
Am I leading you down the right path?
Do I need to do more?
Or should I do less?
I feel I should hug, kiss and cuddle you a lot now
Because you are growing up way too fast
Where did all those time go?
In a jiffy you will be much bigger and who’s to say you will still want
my hugs then
I pray that you will grow up well and be healthy, happy and strong
always
I pray too that you will be confident, eloquent, intelligent, smart,
filial and humble
I pray that you will have the resilience, determination, wit and resourcefulness
to navigate through life
I pray that you will have the empathy, sincerity, love and authenticity
to develop meaningful relationships
Nadya and Alyssa
Mama loves you…
K-popping
Listening to BTS and EXO...while working.
A mixture of upbeat tempos. Some digital music. Some sentimental songs.
I must be contributing in my small way to BTS' phenomenal statistics for their MVs. Lol...
"Fake Love" was released on 18 May 5pm SG time.
As of now 11am 25 May, the MV has crossed 90m views and only needs another 350K views to hit 100m views. Madness or what??
Kpop has slowly conquered the world through EXO, Bigbang, Shinee, etc....and of course BTS.
A mixture of upbeat tempos. Some digital music. Some sentimental songs.
I must be contributing in my small way to BTS' phenomenal statistics for their MVs. Lol...
"Fake Love" was released on 18 May 5pm SG time.
As of now 11am 25 May, the MV has crossed 90m views and only needs another 350K views to hit 100m views. Madness or what??
Kpop has slowly conquered the world through EXO, Bigbang, Shinee, etc....and of course BTS.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Working from Home
Working from home today.
The 2 little girls are over at the inlaws place.
Nadya's fever is on and off. She had no fever since noon yesterday but the fever suddenly came back with a vengeance and spiked to 38.6C at 1130pm. Needless to say, no school for her today.
Alyssa's fever has tapered off since yesterday noon as well. After not eating for close to 20 hours on Tuesday, I managed to get her to take some bread and butter at 630am yesterday morning. And she was eating well and drinking her milk too for the rest of the day. It's always a relief to see her eat. As a baby she was closer to the 75th percentile for her weight. But she's dropped to maybe 45-50th percentile ever since she was a year-plus. So whenever she goes on a food-strike, I worry like shit.
Anyway, I'm just mighty glad that Alyssa's fever has broken. I'm giving her today to rest abit more and hopefully she'll be dandy enough to go back to school tomorrow.
So the girls are at Jalan Sayang, K is at Dutch Colony to do his work, the helper is also at Jalan Sayang to help with the girls.
I'm alone at home. Clearing work and listening to my music.
Feels good and peaceful. Cheers to that.
Looking forward to some simple lunch later....maybe soba and kimchi and eggs?
The 2 little girls are over at the inlaws place.
Nadya's fever is on and off. She had no fever since noon yesterday but the fever suddenly came back with a vengeance and spiked to 38.6C at 1130pm. Needless to say, no school for her today.
Alyssa's fever has tapered off since yesterday noon as well. After not eating for close to 20 hours on Tuesday, I managed to get her to take some bread and butter at 630am yesterday morning. And she was eating well and drinking her milk too for the rest of the day. It's always a relief to see her eat. As a baby she was closer to the 75th percentile for her weight. But she's dropped to maybe 45-50th percentile ever since she was a year-plus. So whenever she goes on a food-strike, I worry like shit.
Anyway, I'm just mighty glad that Alyssa's fever has broken. I'm giving her today to rest abit more and hopefully she'll be dandy enough to go back to school tomorrow.
So the girls are at Jalan Sayang, K is at Dutch Colony to do his work, the helper is also at Jalan Sayang to help with the girls.
I'm alone at home. Clearing work and listening to my music.
Feels good and peaceful. Cheers to that.
Looking forward to some simple lunch later....maybe soba and kimchi and eggs?
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