I had the worst service experience on Sunday 23rd of Sept 2012 around noon.
Mr. Pozali was serving at the counter I was queueing for. He was serving a patron before me, preparing his orders, and he spent quite a lot of time waiting for the kitchen to pass him the orders. This is what he does:
-Waits at 'kitchen collection point' for fried chickens. Places fried chickens on tray.
-Goes back and wait again for McChicken burgers. Places burgers on the tray.
-Rushes to pack fries, places them on the tray.
-Goes back to kitchen collection point and waits for another burger.
-Pours drinks into cups, and places them on tray.
-Passes the tray to patron and says 'Enjoy your meal!'
During all those times he spent waiting at the kitchen, why couldn't he take my order? I assumed it is their system ie. 'focus one by one'. FINE.
When he finished, he then took my order which is ONE bowl of porridge, I made payment, and he prompted the kitchen for the porridge. But this time, he didn't wait at the kitchen like he did previously. It wasn't 'focus one by one' anymore.
He suddenly became efficient and went on to take the next patron's order! WHY DIDN'T HE DO THE SAME FOR ME?!
And dear next patron took his sweet time ordering.
Patron: Mmm... ayam goreng dua
Mr. P: OK.. lagi?
Patron: Mmmm.... mmmm... burger ayam set tiga..
Mr. P: Ya.. lagi?
Patron: Mmm... nugget satu... tak, tak... eeerrr, nugget dua
Mr. P: OK... lagi?
Patron: Mmm... burger daging satu
Mr. P: OK... lagi?
Patron: OK, tu je.
(all this while, I am waiting like an idiot and fuming. Waves of angry heat is radiating from my scalp. Forget about me, I'm chopped liver)
Payment was made etc, and Mr. Pozali proceeded to assemble HIS tray with some of his orders first while my ONE bowl of porridge is still sitting in the oven, not retrieved.
WHAT. THE.
I was clearly very upset and very angry at his inconsistency in service.
NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT lovin' it.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Motherhood.. and McDonalds
Motherhood changes a woman, whether she likes it or not. Some of these changes are good, the rest, bad. Take me as an example. I was a timid, non-confrontational insecure girl who lived in her own world made of dreams. Cannot blame me, I'm a Piscean. Pisceans make the worst friend so they say, and they pick their noses when they drive. I have never read a horoscope that described me so well. And they tend to be distracted or diverted somewhere else, like the time I bought shoes instead of ... oh fish divert again. Pisceans swear a lot too (self declare).
ANYWAY... motherhood has empowered me. It has given me the strength and confidence I never knew I could have. The experiences I gain being a mother can never be compared to the ones I gain at my workplace. It also gave me an immense capacity to love. When you have that capacity, your whole world changes.
Now, the bad. Motherhood also gave me a scalp that could radiate these tremendous wave of heat and anger in mere milliseconds. And children, regardless of age, can see this angry heat wave because they have special vision. I think. The natural reaction is to scold. With great capacity to love, comes great capacity to holler. Even if it's running upstairs to your bed, covering your head under the pillow and shouting it out. A mother needs to let it out sometimes ya know. Children, how adorable and joyful they are, can also ignite the most fearsome fury in their mother's heart.
After years of being pushed to the limits, I have learnt to NOT tolerate unfair services. Like one rendered to me at McDonalds Petronas Skudai. I will elaborate this next because it deserves a post on its own.
SO, motherhood is a wild ride. It's awesome and can be tiring sometimes. No, I take that back. It IS tiring but you don't hear all the mothers admitting that, because deep down, at the end of the day, it's just love.
ANYWAY... motherhood has empowered me. It has given me the strength and confidence I never knew I could have. The experiences I gain being a mother can never be compared to the ones I gain at my workplace. It also gave me an immense capacity to love. When you have that capacity, your whole world changes.
Now, the bad. Motherhood also gave me a scalp that could radiate these tremendous wave of heat and anger in mere milliseconds. And children, regardless of age, can see this angry heat wave because they have special vision. I think. The natural reaction is to scold. With great capacity to love, comes great capacity to holler. Even if it's running upstairs to your bed, covering your head under the pillow and shouting it out. A mother needs to let it out sometimes ya know. Children, how adorable and joyful they are, can also ignite the most fearsome fury in their mother's heart.
After years of being pushed to the limits, I have learnt to NOT tolerate unfair services. Like one rendered to me at McDonalds Petronas Skudai. I will elaborate this next because it deserves a post on its own.
SO, motherhood is a wild ride. It's awesome and can be tiring sometimes. No, I take that back. It IS tiring but you don't hear all the mothers admitting that, because deep down, at the end of the day, it's just love.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The Police Force; JB vs Singapore
Having worked in Singapore and living in JB for more than 10 years, this is how I feel about the police force in the two nations.
Traffic police in JB makes traffic worse. Singaporean traffic police mostly will ease congestion or direct traffic appropriately.
I feel scared when I see a JB police although I didn't do anything wrong. I feel safe with a Singaporean police even though I did something wrong.
JB traffic police hide between the bush at the PLUS highway with speed cameras, pointing at traffic's direction (shoots the rear of your car). Singapore traffic police sit safely and clearly on overhead pedestrian bridges with speed cameras, pointing against traffic's direction (shoots the front of your car).
JB police are nowhere to be seen when they are needed the most. Singapore police appear almost everywhere even when they are not needed the most.
Why JB, why?
Traffic police in JB makes traffic worse. Singaporean traffic police mostly will ease congestion or direct traffic appropriately.
I feel scared when I see a JB police although I didn't do anything wrong. I feel safe with a Singaporean police even though I did something wrong.
JB traffic police hide between the bush at the PLUS highway with speed cameras, pointing at traffic's direction (shoots the rear of your car). Singapore traffic police sit safely and clearly on overhead pedestrian bridges with speed cameras, pointing against traffic's direction (shoots the front of your car).
JB police are nowhere to be seen when they are needed the most. Singapore police appear almost everywhere even when they are not needed the most.
Why JB, why?
Monday, September 17, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
A Saturday Afternoon
To play with a kid, you gotta be a kid yourself. And I think a mini 'house' is every kid's must-have. I used to make one out of the cardboard box that came with my new fridge. Truth is, boys LOVE to play house too!! I made an interesting observation whenever I bring the boys to the Kid's Park at JUSCO where children can play with arcade games and there is a soft playground for younger kids. One of the attraction in there is a mini kitchen and supermarket (at Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru's branch). It's made of very thick cardboard I think, those industrial ones, and it's pink. Guess what, I saw more boys playing in it that the girls! They would cut up the toy vegetables (two halves held by velcro, isn't this a genius idea) and go around the kitchen like Jamie Oliver. I find this so endearing :)
This observation led me to another observation. I realize that the only things I remember about kindergarten is the mini playhouse and the playground. Play. I was the happiest there.
So, this colourful one is a hand-me-down and it matches his toy car. Darren has played in it now and then but only very recently, I created a real mini home for him. A cooking set and a little sleeping corner are all it took to magically transform it.
I taught him how to 'play pretend'. We'd go to the market (our kitchen) in his little toy car, and he'd buy a box of toy fish from me, then he'd go back and cook the fishes, and he'd serve me and we will have a little fish party.
I am tempted to get a REAL stove cooking toy set. But they are all in pink :(
So, there went my entire Saturday afternoon! Domestication Lesson 101.
This observation led me to another observation. I realize that the only things I remember about kindergarten is the mini playhouse and the playground. Play. I was the happiest there.
So, this colourful one is a hand-me-down and it matches his toy car. Darren has played in it now and then but only very recently, I created a real mini home for him. A cooking set and a little sleeping corner are all it took to magically transform it.
I taught him how to 'play pretend'. We'd go to the market (our kitchen) in his little toy car, and he'd buy a box of toy fish from me, then he'd go back and cook the fishes, and he'd serve me and we will have a little fish party.
I am tempted to get a REAL stove cooking toy set. But they are all in pink :(
So, there went my entire Saturday afternoon! Domestication Lesson 101.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Quickest Pizza Recipe Ever
Sometimes I run out of ideas of what to pack for my 7 yo's snack to school. And then recently, someone awesome shared this quick recipe and I just had to try it. Everyone loved it!
What you need:
1. Pita bread. Your express pizza base ready-made, wa la. I got the regular sized (15cm diameter I think), and the mini sized for the kiddos (around 11cm diameter).
2. Cheese. Mozzarella, cheddar or the mixed pack like the one I got from Cold Storage. Shredded.
3. Tomato paste.
4. Toppings of your choice. I use ham.
What to do:
1. Preheat oven at 150 degrees Celsius.
1. Pan-fry the ham with a little bit of oil. Cut it into strips, or squares or heart shapes if you are free. Set aside.
2. Take a pita bread out and spread tomato paste nice and even on it, like kaya on toast. Sama-sama.
3. Spread shredded cheese all over. Be generous.
4. Lastly, scatter the pieces of ham on top.
5. Bake this in the oven for about 15 minutes, until the cheese melt.
6. Let it cool a bit before serving the kids.
Enjoy!
What you need:
1. Pita bread. Your express pizza base ready-made, wa la. I got the regular sized (15cm diameter I think), and the mini sized for the kiddos (around 11cm diameter).
2. Cheese. Mozzarella, cheddar or the mixed pack like the one I got from Cold Storage. Shredded.
3. Tomato paste.
4. Toppings of your choice. I use ham.
What to do:
1. Preheat oven at 150 degrees Celsius.
1. Pan-fry the ham with a little bit of oil. Cut it into strips, or squares or heart shapes if you are free. Set aside.
2. Take a pita bread out and spread tomato paste nice and even on it, like kaya on toast. Sama-sama.
3. Spread shredded cheese all over. Be generous.
4. Lastly, scatter the pieces of ham on top.
5. Bake this in the oven for about 15 minutes, until the cheese melt.
6. Let it cool a bit before serving the kids.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A Little Basket of Handmade Goodness
The other day, I needed a cool wrapping paper fast. I had some scrap kraft paper left from fillers so I pattern-stamped it with different stamps.
My dad's birthday gift. It was also the day I lost my iPhone4S :(
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
20 Pillow Talk Questions For You And Your Child
Daniel and I have our regular pillow talk before bed, and it is a great, if not perfect, way to bond. Sometimes, I'd run out of topics, then I found this link. How inspiring!
1. What do you like to dream about?
2. What is your best memory this school year?
3. Who is your hero? Why?
4. How would you describe your family?
5. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?
6. What are you most proud of yourself for?
7. Who is the kindest person you know? Why?
8. What do you like most about your best friend?
9. What is one thing you would like to learn to do well?
10.If you were an animal what one would you be and why?
11.When is the last time someome hurt your feelings? How did you react?
12.Do you know someone who is going though a hard time? How can you help them?
13.What is the scariest thing that happened this year?
14.If you could keep only one thing, out of everything you have, what would it be?
15.Who do you think is really successful? Why?
16.What’s the best thing about your teacher this year?
17.When do you feel misunderstood by grown-ups?
18.What three words best describe you?
19.What’s something that makes you angry?
20.What’s the best compliment you ever received?
I think he may be too young for some of the questions, so I'll keep them for another few years.
1. What do you like to dream about?
2. What is your best memory this school year?
3. Who is your hero? Why?
4. How would you describe your family?
5. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?
6. What are you most proud of yourself for?
7. Who is the kindest person you know? Why?
8. What do you like most about your best friend?
9. What is one thing you would like to learn to do well?
10.If you were an animal what one would you be and why?
11.When is the last time someome hurt your feelings? How did you react?
12.Do you know someone who is going though a hard time? How can you help them?
13.What is the scariest thing that happened this year?
14.If you could keep only one thing, out of everything you have, what would it be?
15.Who do you think is really successful? Why?
16.What’s the best thing about your teacher this year?
17.When do you feel misunderstood by grown-ups?
18.What three words best describe you?
19.What’s something that makes you angry?
20.What’s the best compliment you ever received?
I think he may be too young for some of the questions, so I'll keep them for another few years.
Letters To My Boys: A Beautiful Advice
To do anything well, you must first care. Passionately. And be enthusiastic. Be hungry. Stay hungry. Be proactive. Do more than your job description. In fact, create your own job. Understand that receiving criticism is the quickest way to improve. And that sometimes being fired, or not getting what you want, is absolutely the best thing that could happen. Be a team player. Give credit where credit is due; ‘we’ is always stronger than ‘I’. But if something goes wrong, take responsibility, stand up and be counted. Love your life outside work – it’s the only way to stay sane, and that’s more important the higher up you go. Know your physical limits, but never stop dreaming. Never mock another person’s dreams. Don’t be a quitter. If you believe you can do something, you’ve already done the hard part. Be curious. Stay curious. Rules are overrated but respect is everything. Play for win/win scenarios. Don’t ask permission to succeed, just get on with it. If something hasn’t been done before, it doesn’t mean it’s not possible. In short, dream, believe, do! But be prepared to work bloody hard, over and above expectations. Never cheat. Don’t gossip. Have a moral code. Enjoy the ride. The aim is to screech to a halt when you finally get to those pearly gates and say wow, what a blast! Not oops, I forgot something.
Taken from here.
Taken from here.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Top 10 Things You Tend To Say To Your Young Children
1. DON'T do that.
2. DON'T play with that.
3. WHY did you do that to your brother/sister?
4. STOP jumping!
5. DON'T run here.
6. I said PLEASE. DON'T. RUN. HERE.
7. Can you STOP that.
8. DO your homework NOW.
9. Why are you angry? / Why are you crying?
10. SLEEP NOW!!!
Of course, I do say other loving things too, and I tell them bedtime stories, but when you have rowdy boys, you are never far off from the list above.
Oh, another one, GIVE ME BACK MY PHONE.
2. DON'T play with that.
3. WHY did you do that to your brother/sister?
4. STOP jumping!
5. DON'T run here.
6. I said PLEASE. DON'T. RUN. HERE.
7. Can you STOP that.
8. DO your homework NOW.
9. Why are you angry? / Why are you crying?
10. SLEEP NOW!!!
Of course, I do say other loving things too, and I tell them bedtime stories, but when you have rowdy boys, you are never far off from the list above.
Oh, another one, GIVE ME BACK MY PHONE.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The Boys' Current Favorite Books
Daniel's current favorite. This book is a combination of several puzzle stories which also comes individually. What he likes most about this book is that it is fun! As you read along, he gets to play different puzzles in each stories, like find a clue, find something in a picture, go through a maze, solve simple mysteries etc. It is engaging for boys!
If your child is learning to read, the Peter & Jane Keywords series is highly recommended. It uses a system of key phrases and words devised by teacher William Murray back in the 1950s. Starting with book 1a, a budding reader of primary school age, from 3 to 5 year old, is introduced to brother and sister Peter and Jane, their dog Pat, their Mummy and Daddy, and their home, toys, playground, the beach, shops, buses and trains, and so on. The first book uses the 12 key words which are used repeatedly ("Here is Peter", "Peter is here", "Here is Jane", "Jane is here", "I like Peter", "I like Jane"). Additional words are introduced gradually, page by page, to expand the reader's reading vocabulary, with the new words on each page set out in a footnote. You can find out more about it here.
These are a couple of Darren's current favorite. Because he is 2 plus, active and can't keep his hands still when doing anything, these books are great because he gets to slide and flip individual covers and flaps on each page.
Eric Carle's books are awesome! I just love the artwork and colours of every book.
Dear Zoo
Lift the flap!
I have not seen these in local JB bookstores or even the library (except for Peter and Jane series). But these books (and so much more good ones) can be ordered online. By the way, I feel that there is a lack of well-written English story books for children in Malaysia. I have a few at home, but I couldn't bring myself to read them to Daniel. You will see why in my next post or so. In the meantime, we shall be content with a few good ones (over and over again). Happy reading!
If your child is learning to read, the Peter & Jane Keywords series is highly recommended. It uses a system of key phrases and words devised by teacher William Murray back in the 1950s. Starting with book 1a, a budding reader of primary school age, from 3 to 5 year old, is introduced to brother and sister Peter and Jane, their dog Pat, their Mummy and Daddy, and their home, toys, playground, the beach, shops, buses and trains, and so on. The first book uses the 12 key words which are used repeatedly ("Here is Peter", "Peter is here", "Here is Jane", "Jane is here", "I like Peter", "I like Jane"). Additional words are introduced gradually, page by page, to expand the reader's reading vocabulary, with the new words on each page set out in a footnote. You can find out more about it here.
These are a couple of Darren's current favorite. Because he is 2 plus, active and can't keep his hands still when doing anything, these books are great because he gets to slide and flip individual covers and flaps on each page.
Eric Carle's books are awesome! I just love the artwork and colours of every book.
Dear Zoo
Lift the flap!
I have not seen these in local JB bookstores or even the library (except for Peter and Jane series). But these books (and so much more good ones) can be ordered online. By the way, I feel that there is a lack of well-written English story books for children in Malaysia. I have a few at home, but I couldn't bring myself to read them to Daniel. You will see why in my next post or so. In the meantime, we shall be content with a few good ones (over and over again). Happy reading!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
DIY Stencil Pillowcase
I never knew the obiang blue alphabet stencil could make a statement pillowcase like this. All you need are a piece of plain fabric large enough to make your pillow case (you can use the plain white case from IKEA),permanent markers/fabric markers, a large stencil, ruler and fabric chalk/vanishing pen to mark the layout.
Tip: Using the stencil, draw the outline of the alphabet first before filling in the colour.
Idea from here.
Tip: Using the stencil, draw the outline of the alphabet first before filling in the colour.
Idea from here.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Some little DIY home projects
*necklace hanger*
Art Friend has an amazing supply of DIY materials. And the imagination is limitless.
I bought a small piece of raw wood board and a packet of these 'miniature wooden pots'.
Glue the 'pots' onto the board. To cover the unsightly holes, I glued punched out papers. Paint everything white with acrylic paint. Easy peasy.
My new necklace knob hooks adhered with 3M double-sided tape.
*fabric scrap flags*
*wooden pegs*
Paint is my new friend. I'm starting to paint everything.
3M double-sided tape, if you hate hammering nails into wall, and if you don't mind peeling it off in future. Some wall paint may peel off together.
I used painted wooden pegs to hang these.
And guess what this is for...
Am I a genius or what. Tudor windows are a pain when it comes to fixing curtain rails on them. For the longest time, I had the curtains tied onto the grill with strings. Now it looks neat!
Love love love the handmade home :)
Art Friend has an amazing supply of DIY materials. And the imagination is limitless.
I bought a small piece of raw wood board and a packet of these 'miniature wooden pots'.
*fabric scrap flags*
*wooden pegs*
Paint is my new friend. I'm starting to paint everything.
I used painted wooden pegs to hang these.
And guess what this is for...
Am I a genius or what. Tudor windows are a pain when it comes to fixing curtain rails on them. For the longest time, I had the curtains tied onto the grill with strings. Now it looks neat!
Love love love the handmade home :)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Letters To My Boys: Keeping Your Marriage In Love
Dear sons,
Some day you will find someone whom you want to share your everything with. Your dreams, your fears, your joy, your frustrations, your hope and many little mundane details in your daily life. If you have not found that someone, then it is not time yet or it's not meant to be. Accept that and live well anyway. If you have, cherish her as long as you both shall live. Even after many years of marriage, it cannot survive on love alone. It needs regular effort and thoughtfulness to keep it warm. You may be able to find many resources on 'How To Maintain A Happy Marriage', those are good, and these are personal ones from me.
1. Continue sharing your everything. This is actually a powerful way to keep yourselves emotionally engaged with each other. And this is one of the top reasons for a happy marriage. Set aside time for a hearty chat. Don't forget to ask her about her day regardless of how mundane it might be. She may have many friends whom she confides in, but at the end of the day, you are probably her bestest friend to share her everything with.
2. Once in a while, be a romantic fool. Anniversaries are good days to be that fool. Remind her how it felt to be courted. This, my sons, will bring a sparkle to her heart. Arrange for babysitting (I'll be glad to help), surprise her at work with a call and tell her to meet you at a fancy restaurant for a candlelight dinner. Never underrate the value of a candlelight dinner. It's common, it's old fashioned, but it works.
3. Have regular date nights. Go for a movie, or a supper. Or sneak out for ice cream.
4. Hugs. And kisses. Both will be nice.
5. Never let go of a chance to hold her hand. Even when it's getting wrinkled. Physical affections are the easiest way to show her that you still care. And it's free. Play with her fingers, caress her back, stroke her hair. These are instant intimacy gestures that will, again, bring sparkle to her heart. You may not know it, but it does.
It every mother's dream to be able to raise a fine husband and to see him enjoy a blissful happy marriage.
XOXO
Mummy
Some day you will find someone whom you want to share your everything with. Your dreams, your fears, your joy, your frustrations, your hope and many little mundane details in your daily life. If you have not found that someone, then it is not time yet or it's not meant to be. Accept that and live well anyway. If you have, cherish her as long as you both shall live. Even after many years of marriage, it cannot survive on love alone. It needs regular effort and thoughtfulness to keep it warm. You may be able to find many resources on 'How To Maintain A Happy Marriage', those are good, and these are personal ones from me.
1. Continue sharing your everything. This is actually a powerful way to keep yourselves emotionally engaged with each other. And this is one of the top reasons for a happy marriage. Set aside time for a hearty chat. Don't forget to ask her about her day regardless of how mundane it might be. She may have many friends whom she confides in, but at the end of the day, you are probably her bestest friend to share her everything with.
2. Once in a while, be a romantic fool. Anniversaries are good days to be that fool. Remind her how it felt to be courted. This, my sons, will bring a sparkle to her heart. Arrange for babysitting (I'll be glad to help), surprise her at work with a call and tell her to meet you at a fancy restaurant for a candlelight dinner. Never underrate the value of a candlelight dinner. It's common, it's old fashioned, but it works.
3. Have regular date nights. Go for a movie, or a supper. Or sneak out for ice cream.
4. Hugs. And kisses. Both will be nice.
5. Never let go of a chance to hold her hand. Even when it's getting wrinkled. Physical affections are the easiest way to show her that you still care. And it's free. Play with her fingers, caress her back, stroke her hair. These are instant intimacy gestures that will, again, bring sparkle to her heart. You may not know it, but it does.
It every mother's dream to be able to raise a fine husband and to see him enjoy a blissful happy marriage.
XOXO
Mummy
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
I Hate The World Day
(wanted to post this last week but I was out of orbit in a hormonal sort of way)
I'm having one of those days where it feels as though some bad planetary alignment is causing me to become a cosmic bitch or something.
I am riding the worst ever emo roller coaster ride since last week. Worst part is that I can't control it. PMS is lethal. It's true because I was thinking of wanting to attempt to try to end my life last night. I can't even cheer myself up, let alone my pretty collection of fabric stash. For those who go through this every month or those who have been through this before, you know how it feels. For those who don't, I can't really describe it. I guess it's like drugs. Like a bitch drug.
But why is it so toxic lately? I told my hormones to f*** off for 5 minutes while I sit with a sane brain to rationalize my ups and downs. They say the top reason why women get angry, is usually because of their husbands/boyfriends/wives/girlfriends. Yes?
Yes. He's been very stressed about work. In fact, I can't remember when was the last time he WASN'T stressed about work. Poor guy. I tried my utmost best to be understanding and gracious though I didn't like those regular night out for drinks and not-coming-home-for-dinners. I know sometimes he has to, and sometimes he just wants to chill outside. I'm empathetic when he talks about his ugly encounters with ugly contractors. It makes me want to kill them. And then lately there were more stressed up days where he'd be so exhausted that he'll just doze off on the couch after dinner while I am hanging out with the kids. Poor guy.
Suddenly, I wasn't just going to 'let it pass'. This bitch ain't going to LET IT PASS. His work stress have been affecting me! And fueling my hormonal fire! We. Are. Both. On. Fire. These two weeks alone, I have been MAD at him FIVE times. FIVE! It's so tiring.
Oh please, my period, come already.
I'm having one of those days where it feels as though some bad planetary alignment is causing me to become a cosmic bitch or something.
I am riding the worst ever emo roller coaster ride since last week. Worst part is that I can't control it. PMS is lethal. It's true because I was thinking of wanting to attempt to try to end my life last night. I can't even cheer myself up, let alone my pretty collection of fabric stash. For those who go through this every month or those who have been through this before, you know how it feels. For those who don't, I can't really describe it. I guess it's like drugs. Like a bitch drug.
But why is it so toxic lately? I told my hormones to f*** off for 5 minutes while I sit with a sane brain to rationalize my ups and downs. They say the top reason why women get angry, is usually because of their husbands/boyfriends/wives/girlfriends. Yes?
Yes. He's been very stressed about work. In fact, I can't remember when was the last time he WASN'T stressed about work. Poor guy. I tried my utmost best to be understanding and gracious though I didn't like those regular night out for drinks and not-coming-home-for-dinners. I know sometimes he has to, and sometimes he just wants to chill outside. I'm empathetic when he talks about his ugly encounters with ugly contractors. It makes me want to kill them. And then lately there were more stressed up days where he'd be so exhausted that he'll just doze off on the couch after dinner while I am hanging out with the kids. Poor guy.
Suddenly, I wasn't just going to 'let it pass'. This bitch ain't going to LET IT PASS. His work stress have been affecting me! And fueling my hormonal fire! We. Are. Both. On. Fire. These two weeks alone, I have been MAD at him FIVE times. FIVE! It's so tiring.
Oh please, my period, come already.
Monday, July 02, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Things I'm Afraid To Tell You...
Sometime ago, blogger Jess Constable created the first list of "Things I'm Afraid To Tell You". Other bloggers started to read, share, tweet and support it. Since then it has become like a movement in the blogosphere. Here is an article about it.
I thought this would be a good time to share mine. Well, it's not really a list but a feeling that swept over me intensely for 2 days. Or 3. And it happened this week.
*Once in a long while, I wish I live alone*
This is a nasty mean thought. I truly love my husband and boys with every fibre and cells in my body, but there are a few times I wish I'm just me. Just for a day. I'm afraid to say it because I don't want this wish to come true. But for just one day, I would like to spend the day being just me.
I don't have to rush home to my kids (think crazy traffic).
I get to choose what I want to have for dinner, whatever, whenever, wherever I want. A little fancy meal in town with a good book or a bowl of plain instant noodle in front of the TV.
I get to watch TV. Any channels I want, any movies I want, and how long I want to leave the TV on.
I get to go shopping after work.
And come home as late as I want.
I get to craft FOREVER.
I get to redecorate every room however I want.
I get to blast out classical music while I shower.
I get to sleep early if I want to.
These are now luxuries to me. I can only wait till the boys are much older I guess. I'm wondering if I'm preparing myself way in advance for the future that holds for me. Seriously, it is reality now for many women. My husband would be out playing golf for the rest of his life, my boys would live their own lives and be out of the house most of the time, and I would have all these luxuries then!
18 years countdown...
*deep breath* There, I've said it.
I thought this would be a good time to share mine. Well, it's not really a list but a feeling that swept over me intensely for 2 days. Or 3. And it happened this week.
*Once in a long while, I wish I live alone*
This is a nasty mean thought. I truly love my husband and boys with every fibre and cells in my body, but there are a few times I wish I'm just me. Just for a day. I'm afraid to say it because I don't want this wish to come true. But for just one day, I would like to spend the day being just me.
I don't have to rush home to my kids (think crazy traffic).
I get to choose what I want to have for dinner, whatever, whenever, wherever I want. A little fancy meal in town with a good book or a bowl of plain instant noodle in front of the TV.
I get to watch TV. Any channels I want, any movies I want, and how long I want to leave the TV on.
I get to go shopping after work.
And come home as late as I want.
I get to craft FOREVER.
I get to redecorate every room however I want.
I get to blast out classical music while I shower.
I get to sleep early if I want to.
These are now luxuries to me. I can only wait till the boys are much older I guess. I'm wondering if I'm preparing myself way in advance for the future that holds for me. Seriously, it is reality now for many women. My husband would be out playing golf for the rest of his life, my boys would live their own lives and be out of the house most of the time, and I would have all these luxuries then!
18 years countdown...
*deep breath* There, I've said it.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Crazy About the VW Campervan
Print by stefanierenee.
Printed moleskin notebook by rainydaystory.
Another cute print by christinamccall.
And this cute personalized wall name plaque by ShopLittles.
It gets better... These are portable speaker with AM/FM radio and clock made by Japanese folks Zumreed. AHHHHHHHRRRRRRRGGGH!! CANNOT TAHAN ALREADY!
I couldn't resist... I HAD to buy something VW camper bus! These 4 napkins are screenprinted by ohlittlerabbit.
PEACE Y'ALL!
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