The Party...

So it's the day after the big birthy bash and I'm tired. Understatement. I'm exhausted. Actually, I wouldn't be in this state if I had a goodnight's sleep last night...which of course, I didn't.

Anyway, my ancient camera decided it has had enough of me and took a day off...which means I have no photos...just the 3 random ones I took using my mobile. Anyway, my Sis is coming to the rescue. I'm gonna get the photos she snapped on her camera ad upload them here...so it's not all bad.

The party itself was okay. My colleagues said it was pretty fun, especially the piniata bit. There was a lot of good food and everyone was in high spirits (except for Fuddin...he didn't like the crowd). To the guests who brought wonderful gifts for Ayra, Thank You! Ayra loves all her presents and will be using/ enjoying them all soon.

Anyway, I hope you had fun Ayra. It was all for you...coz you're special and you're mine. Till the next big bash, let me recover from this one first...(wry laugh)...

Alright. got the photos. Thanks Sis.

Here's the cake from Coffee Bean. Looks great...doesn't taste too great. The Mango Prima Deli cake I bought was cheaper and tastier...what luck. Well, next time I know who not to order from.



Here are the guests. Although not everyone turned up, it was still a good number of people. Here they are enjoying the food and just hanging around.



Haha. Here's both my brother and brother in law being snapped at the food table. Hehe...



Here's the kids running around the balloons...well I'm glad they had fun. I don't seem to have pic of the kids playing the games Danyya was conducting. Oh by the way, a million thanks Danyya, for helping out. You're a lifesaver. I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as the kids did.



And last but not least, Atok's by now famous SpongeBob Squarepants piniata. The piniata took a while to give way. Theijes, Ayra's classmate finally managed a little hole. Roshan then tried to pull the string but to no avail. Haha. Finally, the kids just came forward and tore poor Spongbob apart with their bare hands. Haha. It was a riot! Seriously fun.



So that's about it... nothing grand but as long as my girl had fun, it's good enough.

My Princess...

Last night at 9.29 pm, my baby girl turned 6. We blew a candle on a mini cake at home and then went to Delifrance for dinner.

How much she's grown. Soon she'll be in primary one. How I love her. She truly is the missing piece in my life. Sometimes I get impatient with her (especially when I'm tired after work) and I scold her but her love and devotion to me has been unwavering. I'm always her beautiful Queen although I might look like s**t, especially when I'm just hanging out at home in my crummy clothes.

I know her constant need to be near me, to kiss and hug me, to lie in bed next to me...all these ain't gonna last. Before long, she'll be a teenager and demanding her independence. So for now, I will enjoy being the centre of her life.

To my love, my beautiful princess...I love you Ayra. While I've made many mistakes in my life, you are not one of them. You are the best thing that ever happened to me and everyday, I thank God he blessed me with you.

While things may change between us in the future, I want to tell you that I am always on your side. Ibu loves you, Honey. Happy Birthday.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Haven't blogged lately. No pics either. I really should get a new digital camera so I'll be inspired to start clicking again. Ok, I will get one soon and I'll charge it to the $400 I'm entitled to every year. MOE gives like $400 to education officers to buy stuff or attend courses and such to upgrade themselves. In my opinion, a new digital camera will upgrade the quality of my blogging so there.

Been thinking of my career lately. Bullshit stuff like why I became a teacher in the first place. I mean, it's reallymuch too late to regret my choice. I'm really stuck. I have a family to support...which brings me to the next option, which is to move to a new school. I've been thinking about it for a while and lately, there are so many push factors. I'm not going into the details here but it'll suffice to say that I am leaning towards moving on. Whether that's possible right now, I have no idea and my mind isn't made up yet but I think my teaching career here at Dunearn has hit a hard, solid, brick wall. I am truly uninspired, jaded and just going through the motions each and every day. My positiveness has flown out the window. Yes, sad but true. I really don't know what's gonna happen but I hope everything turns out well in the end.

Family wise though, I'm pretty happy. Roshan has been so kind and supportive to me. He really is my best friend as well as my hubby. I'm glad we made the effort to improve our relationship because deep down I know, my life really wouldn't be complete without him. Come November, it'll be our 10th wedding anniversary and our 20th year together. So much we've gone through together and while I regret the bad times, I rejoice in the good times. While no relationship is perfect or man is perfect, the one that I have is the best one for me. Haha...so soppy. Blame the romantic in me.

Alright, work beckons. My diet is working...coz my tummy is growling! Haha... what some women do to stay slim. Will write soon.