Easy Like Sunday Morning?

"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." 

- Henry David Thoreau

Hair Keep City

Baby K dislikes hair cut at this stage and his memory is super good. He remembers all the roads he has been to, and he recognized the road leading to the salon even when we were 1 km away from it. He cried when we just cut the engine, and he gestured me to drive away from the salon. My heart broke when I saw him cried, so I drove away. The feeling was like someone telling you the right way to do, and you insisted of doing it your way and got it all wrong - like a cake throwing at your face!  

Mama has also taken him to another salon which children would sit in toy cars to distract their attention while getting their hair cut. This trick may work on some kids, but it doesn't work on Baby K. He cried and threw up. So, I have advised my mother not to take him for any more hair cutting until he is ready. 

Children at this stage need a lot of trusts from parents and his family. Baby K will lose trust in us if we insist on the hair cut. I researched and read from a book recently that, children will turn rebellious and search their own ways to protect themselves if they decided in their little mind that their family can't offer the secure environment they want. 

Anyway, just like me, I believe Baby K will look good in any hairstyle, be it long or short :-)

Baidu

I love this Song dynasty poem which also happens to be the inspiration behind the name of Baidu.com. 

"Hundreds and thousands of times, for her I searched in chaos, suddenly I turned by chance to where the lights were waning, and there she stood". 

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2005/dec/08/piracy.news

7 Different Ways

..... rejected by 7 different ways.

Haha, this part said by Drew Berrymore has never failed to make me laugh every time I watch this clip!

Stepping Out

"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always NO. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." 

- Nora Roberts

Too Much. Too Many.

I have too much to share and too many things that I want to say since I last blogged here. 

• I have received a Meritorious Service Award last week :-D

• I have cut my fringe, but decided to grow it out again because I still prefer it one length. Anyway, I have ventured and eventually found my best hairstyle :-)
  

• I have frozen my gym membership, and will resume after a few urgent project deadlines are met. Well, I don't believe in the miracle of having the cake and eating it at the same time :-)

• I have begun to seriously thinking of interior decor for my new house that will be built very soon :-))

• I have finally realized having one that you really like, the feeling is way better than accepting the second best viz. my LV Palermo MM handbag!!

• I am practising to reduce my share of self-d0ubt. For others to have faith in you, the crucial element is you must learn to not doubt yourself first :-)

• I have gained too much excess weight (YES, I am aware of it!), and I vow to lose them from mid-April. I MUST.MUST.MUST. revert to my body weight in 2003!!!

• I have picked up a new hobby viz. sketching with black marker and highlight pens. I will show a few of my amateur sketching when the busy tide is over :-)

• I have mastered to speak slowly and clearer even when I am angry :->

• I am speaking slower, but hope to think faster :-)
  

Looking Forward To 11 December 2009

Your Say. Your Move.

Do as you do, not as they say. Your Move.

- Advertisement Slogan

The Right Attitude

Winning is about thinking one step ahead.

- Advertisement Slogan

Welcome Fridays

Friday is my most favourite day of the week. As we don't work on Friday, and the day after the next working day is a Sunday. For the past 15 years, I have been treating Friday as the most "rewarding" day of the week. 

I love Fridays even more now. It's a day which I have more time to spend with Baby K. It's a day which I can catch up with my newspapers reading for the week. It's a day I am able to de-clutter my room and put aside things or throw away things. It's a day I am able to enjoy the aroma of my coffee without feeling guilty. It's a day I can afford time to have my manicure and pedicure. It's a day I can clean my heels and replace them with heels I am going to wear the following week. And, it's a day I can sit down and listen more to my parents. 

It's All In Our Mind

I think; therefore I am.

Rene Descartes

Cute!

Travelling Light

From forwarded e-mail:

Feeling Rejuvenate Again!

Before last Saturday, I should say I haven't really had a good rest for nearly two years. I ran around like a headless chicken for most times in the past two years. So, I took a day off work last Saturday and because it's a long weekend this week, all in all I have 4 days to rest. And, I must say I am like a new person again, almost!

Used to be, especially, last December I was so tired that it has seriously affected my judgement, and I "almost" lost focus and direction along the way. My health has deteriorated too. Throwing tantrums, self-doubt and phoebia of mobile phone calls + phone texts + e-mails were all signs that I was overly stressed and my energy was over-stretched too. I chose to ignore those signs in the past.

Thanks God, it might be a blessing in disguise, a headache came in time last Monday to signal me that I was well but I was tired. Although I am working from home these four days, the more relaxing working schedule soothes my tension. 

I have learnt an important lesson from this experience: When you are tired, have a small break. Walk away for a while, you will come back clearer and happier. 

Everything Counts

I used to belittle the power of gestures and words. Drop a call to say hi, compliment on a friend's new hairstyle, write an e-mail to find out whether a friend needs help with her wedding planning, etc. Not until recently, I found out if you do it more than once and do it well, you will get good remarks. If you do it repeatedly well, they will soon become your "branding". 

I used to think we read each other's mind, so I tried not to explain or avoided courtesy calls. I saw these acts as wishy-washy, which I found out few weeks ago that they are the source of my unhappiness/problems which I didn't create them myself directly. But, indirectly. 

It's impossible to explain everything in one posting. The story I want to share is too long. In the nutshell, don't bottle your feelings & thoughts because people won't know when you don't tell. Also, don't stuff your notes in bottles and expecting them to be picked up one day by someone who understood. Well, the bottles may not or will not reach them. It's more productive and fetch more certainty if you just tell. Don't set up a small committee inside your own head and thinking that people will understand you because you've thought through the entire process carefully. Well, people can't read your mind, but they can read/hear your words and they can see your actions. 

Pancakeism's Food for Thought:

Think before you speak

Speak with purpose/s

Purpose/s must be clear

Clear thoughts stand a higher chance to succeed. 

Happy Women's Day

Self-Evaluation: How many of these qualities do I have?

Life Meant To Be Fun

My sister Woofhams would probably yawn at the sight of these two comics, LOL. I love to read about Nancy's and Ruthie's idiosyncrasy, hahaha!

Confessions Of A Functional Shopaholic

It's strange that friends always seem to think I am a strict shopaholic (definition of strict shopaholic: jump on every opportunity to shop, antonym: functional shopaholic). I haven't really had time to de-clutter my room lately, so I did a bit of spring cleaning this morning and found that actually I am NOT that much of a shopaholic after-all. 

Technically speaking, I am more of a window shopper. I love to see new things, it's very educational especially when it comes to electrical goods and skin care products. 

Practically speaking, I am a smart shopper. I read widely to find out on when and where to buy at my ideal price range. 

Yes, there is one form of shopping that I found most attractive and de-stressing. Groceries shopping! I found it most relaxing to pace up and down the supermarket aisles with my accessory - the shopping trolley :-)

Shopaholic Fantasy

Sarah Jessica Parker in the making?

Boyfriend Material - I Love This!

Throwing A Jello At Myself, Part I

I had one of the most embarrassing (aka jello on my face) moments in my life yesterday. A friend whom I knew since we were 19, and we have a lot to chat whenever we meet albeit we don't meet very often, and ... I thought he has fallen for me few months ago. Actually, I really thought so until he introduced his girlfriend to me yesterday! I heard myself talking to myself, "errr, girlfriend?".  Anyway, from the way they talked and their gestures, I believe they have been together for a while. 

Well, as I said, it was like "throwing a jello at my face", but don't worry I am not upset at all because at this age, relationship is not compulsory. To certain extent, relationship may be a compulsory accessory that I can live without. It is not sour grape theory, my implication is that my current timetable doesn't have time for a boyfriend. However, in some circumstances one may need a partner/spouse to fit in certain situations e.g. 

Mr A: Bring your husband to the lunch, and I will introduce my family to you. 

Mrs B: My husband is currently outstation. Hey you've never mentioned where does your husband work?

Mr C: You are so workaholic. Doesn't your family or your husband mind?

Ms D: Are you married?

Mr A, Mrs B, Mr C and Ms D asked: Then, why aren't you married?

Love This Blogskin!

Magical Prayer

From beneath me arises the energy of the Earth, my home and my foundation.

From above me pours down the light of the Sun and the enchanting Moon.

To my right hand flows the strength to control and direct, the power of magic.

To my left hand comes the skill to divine and to heal, the source of blessing.

- Quoted from website.

I Am Addicted To Blogthings ... Haha!

When you're confronted with a problem, you take it on immediately - but with your eyes wide open. You deal with stress well. You take things as they come, and you don't panic. In fact, you often enjoy challenging situations. Difficulty makes you feel alive. You are alert and observant. You notice every twist and turn in the road.

What Street Sign Are You?

Try the quiz, and let me know what sign are you!

Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry

Not meeting the minimum entry requirement!

You Are ONLY 30% Witch

It's unlikely that you're a witch. At least, no one thinks you are. You may still be interested in witchcraft, but you're by no means a stereotypical witch. While you don't seem all that witchy, people may think you're a bit weird. You're definitely a little offbeat. No one really knows what to make of you sometimes.

Are You a Witch?

Silver Jubilee National Day

Happy 25th Birthday to Brunei Darussalam!

Which Is Cuter?

Are You Clueless Or Fearless?

Your Birthdate Predicts You're Fearless

Ever since you were born, you've always been able to assert yourself. You are confident in carving your own path. Soon enough, other people will be persuaded and follow along. You are driven and competitive to the point of being impulsive. You'll do just about anything to win. It drives you crazy when you have to stay still in life. You are too dynamic to stay stagnant.

What Does Your Birthday Predict About You?

How To Reset Your Resolutions?

You Should Make 5 Resolutions for 2009

Lose Weight Get Fit Reduce Stress Overall Take a Trip Spend More Time With Family and Friends

What Should You Resolve to Change in 2009?

What Kind Of Pancakes Are You?

You Are Banana Nut Pancakes

You prefer complex and interesting foods. You shy away from anything that's ordinary or tired. It's not likely that someone would find white sandwich bread or boxed mac n' cheese in your kitchen. Instead, someone might find an original recipe of yours cooking up - or some interesting ethnic food.

What Kind of Pancakes Are You?

Happy, Small Things

      Happy

     Small

   Things

It's Easy To Be Happy!

Photo taken from http://www.happinesstrainingplan.com.

Happy 25th Birthday Soon!

5 days to 25th National Day of Brunei Darussalam!

Really? Yes, Really :-)

Five years ago when I rang Louis to confirm if he was really getting married, or it was just rumour. He replied, "Yes, I am, in 3 weeks time". 

I asked stupidly, "Will you invite me?"

He hesitated for a while and replied, "I don't invite friends."

I didn't cry but I was very upset for 2 days when Louis got married because I had the thought that he used his marriage to annoy me. Actually, he did invite other friends. He lied to me. Several weeks later a good friend, Qalbi, passed me a book and she told me the book has all answers for me. I took a look at the book and the title read: "He's just not that into you". 

If I were to rewind it further to the year 2000, in fact I shouldn't blame Louis because it was me who pushed him away. I still could remember how he walked away with a birthday gift in his right hand. 

Now that I have completely forgiven myself for my stupid mistake in letting a good man go, in fact I think it's blessing in disguise. With our personality clash, I would probably end up as a runaway bride! 

I walked past a mall cinema few days ago, and I spotted a poster with familiar title. It has been 3.5 years since I read that book for the first time. It's funny that I have no more regrets and his name doesn't hurt me anymore. 

I believe I don't have butterflies in my stomach anymore when I hear his name again. I have no more heartache when I bump into him on the road. In fact, without realising, I've already closed that chapter of my life and moved on. 

"Be who you are and be that well"

Saint Francis de Sales 

It's only when you have the courage to put him away, then you can see the world around you is bright again. 

Most important of all, I have the power and energy now to walk into my future path with more confidence and happiness :-)

My Goal

Along Came Polly

I thought about adopting a ferret as pet when I woke up this morning! I know, I know. This is strange thought. Last night, I dreamt about living in a big house with big backyard and had many pets around me when I was having my afternoon tea err ... coffee. And, ferret was one of them. Don't you agree that ferret is cute ;-)