No Public Holidays in Feb...Urggh!!!

And so the Chinese New Year break came and went. I really didn’t do much. On the eve of Chinese New Year, An and I went to the Old Woodlands checkpoint area to have dinner. We’re weird like that coz we enjoy going out when there’s hardly anyone around. We hate crowds which explains why we try to stay away from shopping malls on weekends. Other than that, we didn’t really do much. An had to work everyday except for the second day of CNY so we didn’t really managed

to do much.

No worries though. An’s course at the ITE starts on Monday which means that from now till 8 May, he’s working like normal working hours. It’s good because we have the weekends together but it’s also not good coz both of us work such odd hours that we’re able to shop, date, run errands during weekday afternoons. Now we just have to be content being like the other million office workers in Singapore who only venture out of their workplace and homes during weekends.

Well, that’s life. We’ll just have to adapt or not we’ll just be miserable.

I’m also upset that I did not manage to book a chalet to celebrate Ayra’s birthday party at. Then I found out that we parents are also not allowed to invite our child’s classmates to private parties. Duh?! Then who do we invite? It’s not as if 6 year olds have friends elsewhere. It’s really pretty dumb but I don’t have a say in it so I guess that’s that. So what am I to do? I guess just get a good spread, buy a piñata, organize some games, buy a really nice cake and invite her aunts, uncles and cousins around. Yep, same old sort of party. She seems cool with it though thank God.

As for my baby boy, we’re still waiting for the phone call from the school he’s enrolling in. No word just yet. We’re all hoping he’ll get enrolled in school soon so that he can mix around and learn new things but secretly, I know all of us, including my parents are really worried too. Worried that he cannot adjust, that he’ll be miserable or he’ll be deemed hopeless. Still, I know we have to be brave and push him towards the right direction, heck, any direction. I will not allow my son to rot at home forever eventhough it’s the “safe” thing to do.

Anyway, meeting in school today. I’m happy I’m still on top of my marking. I hope this good streak continues. I miss hubby. Haven’t seen him for more than a day. Oh well, we do have the weekend J

Optimism is a Fine Art...

Hmm, time for my weekly update. Sorry, no pics this time but this year I plan to utilize the $400 allowance given by MOE to buy a spanking, brand new camera so... I'll start taking more pics soon and put them all up to spice up my otherwise dead, dead blog.

Brought Ayra to the dentist yesterday. she had a root canal treatment coz it was either that or extraction. She opted for the former so I had to stand there for one and a half hour, holding her hand. Haha. Yeah... no kidding. Still, my girl was brave and didn't cry; not even when the doc injected her gums to numb the area. She was a perfect patient. So I hope from now on, it's the end of her teeth blues coz she's really suffered enough for those baby teeth of hers. Too bad she has to take after me (I don't have very healthy or nice teeth either) but I'm glad Fuddin takes after An who has straight, white and fairly health teeth. I cannot imagine Fuddin ever consenting to someone poking around in his mouth even for a minute, let alone one and a half hours! God is fair.

Anyway, it's a short working week and next week, it's only a 3 day working week. What can I say but woohoo?!!! I've been really good, teaching energetically in class and marking! Therefore, I think I deserve a short break. I wonder when my "positive thinking" streak is gonna wear off and I'll revert to my useless, loafer self.

Going to the zoo on 14th Feb. The school's sponspering us... it's like some Family Day thingy. Free tix so what the heck. I'm not sure how Fuddin is gonna be like but it's worth a try. Dad is coming along too. He claims he hasn't been to the zoo for years so to fulfil my role as a good, filial daughter, I'm bringing him along too. then in the evening, Roshan and I will probably sneak off for a little quiet time (It's V-Day after all). Nothing grand for sure but most prob just dinner followed by a walk at the park. Yeah, we're suckers for romance. Sick huh?

Ok what else? Nothing much really. Life's a real bore at times and when I'm in a real foul mood, it's really a pain. Still, everyday I force the optimist out of me. Only then do I see a semblance of light. Count your blessings people! Do't let the small things get you down. You only live once. Live it well.

And if you can't, just go suck a lollipop or something but don't rain on my parade, yeah?

I should be so lucky in Love

TGIF

It was a triple birthday bash for the Sani family last week. Happy Birthday Syakir, Shauqi and Yusuf! The boys were delighted with their presents. May my beloved nephews contineu to be healthy and happy!

O Level results were released on Monday. I only managed about 65% passes for my 2 sec 5 graduating classes. Congrats to those who did well. Good luck for your future guys! As for those who didn't do too well, don't despair. There's always hope. As long as you gave all your best, there's nothing to be ashamed of.

As for me, the marking is pouring in! Scary as hell! Still, I will continue with my positive outlook (new year's resolution) and get the work done!

As for my beloved Roshan, he's pretty pleased with himself. His company is sending him and 24 other colleagues to a 3 and a 1/2 month course which means he gets to become a full time student again! Haha... he's quite pleased. Study hard eh, An?

My babies are alright as well. No major illnesses as yet (God forbid!) Ayra's really into Art now, spending time on her stencils each day. Dad has also been coaching her in Malay and she conscientiously does her Malay spelling every other day.

As for my pudgy baby boy, he's redeveloped a passion for Hi-5 so we're indulging him (for now). He's also obsessed with books but most of the times he looks at only the first few pages and will proceed to "destroy" the poor book after a few minutes.

Ok I need to go to class. Will write soon(er or later). Hee hee.

And yeah, thank God it's Friday.

A New Year...

Phew! It's been a long time. I've just been too busy. Furthermore, I don't have a computer at home anymore so blogging is quite impossible during the holidays. Anyway, I'm back. I'm not gonna say much about the holidays, just that it wasn't too bad but it could have been better. Here are some pics.











It's been a week since school reopened and I'm still alive. My voice is hoarse but it's still there. My classes are alright. I'm trying to be a bit more organised this year and so far, it's going alright. I'm also trying to be more positive nowadays but it's really bloody hard when you'e dead tired and sleep deprived... still I'll continue trying. It's just that I haven't been sleeping well at all and when I do get to sleep, I'm haunted by weird, disturbing dreams that I can never recall when I get up. It's a real pain.

Anyway, I'll try my best to update as often as I can and to post more pics up. For now, it's back to work.

Look at the stars
They probably shine for you