Important 2010 resolutions to start working on

On the way home from work yesterday I was reflecting on the things I need to focus on this year. Here is the list I managed to come up with:

• Eat healthier to lose weight
• Get better skin products
• Must exercise - any form of it (swimming, jump ropes, walks)
• Less procrastination
• Read more books this year - target at least 15 books
• Get that sewing machine out of the box and work on developing a creative hobby
• Be more patient with the kids
• Have more family based activities
• Treat myself to at least 1 expensive gift

Let's hope I get all of the above done!

2010 Aries Horoscope

According to Shine from Yahoo my 2010 overview is as follows:

Year 2010 Overview

A lot of last year's difficulties, if you think about it, boiled down to a lot of fiddly little details getting in the way of you realizing your dreams. Let's be honest about it, Aries: struggling with the small stuff just isn't your style. In the next year, you'll find that a lot of these pressures ease off, to the point where your biggest issue may be other people's ability to keep up with you!

The months surrounding your birthday will bring more than the usual amount of Spring Fever. You'll be facing an urge to bust loose from your limitations and, properly handled, that energy will push you to new highs as far as you General satisfaction with life. The summer will find you speaking your mind more with those who are closest to you. You may not have been shy about expressing yourself before, but it's as if you needed to find just the right words.

In the past, knowing what you want out of life and getting the co-operation of those closest to you haven't always gone hand in hand. That theme will carry on throughout much of the year, and will come to a peak again in December. At times there may be frustrations, but if you keep a level head, you'll probably find that those around you really are on your team, ultimately.

Year 2010 Career

Brace yourself for big changes in your work and money life, Aries! This is the year when a lot of your past potential and promise come out. Two eclipses in your career sector (one in January and one in July) will set the stage for a major shift. Some of this will be the fulfillment of things you've been working on quietly for some time, and part of this will simply be thrust on you by circumstance.

Either way, change is good, and will lead to a greater sense of long-term fulfillment on your part. Pluto also continues its long-term travel through your job zone. Pluto is a planet that demands a deep and committed response, whether you thought you were ready for it or not. This isn't at all necessarily bad or difficult news. No one is every 100 percent happy with their work and money life, it seems, and that basic sense of mild ongoing dissatisfaction can be what propels you towards greater career heights. June and July may see you seriously contemplating a change in direction as far as what you do for a living. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities.

As far as actual cash on hand, the news appears to be more good than bad -- especially in September and October. The last year probably wasn't too comfortable (but lacked any serious shortages). The next year will provide stability. No big lottery wins, in other words, but lots of chances to get smaller expenses in line. Keep an eye on the pennies, and the dollars will take care of themselves.

Year 2010 Romantic

There's a lot of activity in your love life this year -- you'll be a little like a Ram in springtime! Most importantly (and regardless of what state your romantic life is in now), Saturn in your house of committed relationships is going to have you closely questioning and examining any partnerships you may currently have. If you have nothing on the go like that now, you will still find that your attitude towards long-term commitments is likely to undergo a lot of change. You will likely find you take the entire subject more seriously -- or the subject will take you more seriously!

If there is an existing committed relationship, your partner is going to be a valuable source of grounding for you this year. Old issues will be bubbling to the surface (especially in September and October) that may prove to be a challenge. More likely, though, what will be challenged are your preconceptions about that other person in your life, what they mean to you, and what responses this should draw from you.

As far as the potential for new romance (or injecting new life into an existing one), July and August bring new life. If there was ever a year to find new love on summer vacation, this is it!

Regardless of the state of your love life, you'll certainly be drawing a lot of attention this year. The first three months of 2010 will find your stock rising with others. If you're looking to develop something new, January through March is your best time to be in circulation. Chances are excellent that love will find you.

Hmmmm! See how it goes

How my littluns have grown

I was looking through some old pictures and realised how my kids have grown. My eldest will be going to proper school next year and is no longer the babbling baby I held in my arms but a conversant little boy. He still has the interest in cars from when he was a little till today. I believe his collection of 'HotWheels' cars must now be more than 100 cars. That's because his dad also has a penchant for these little model cars too.

Here's a picture of Hazim around a year old and the latest picture of him (school registration photo). Can you see how much my boy has grown? Gone are those chubby baby cheeks.

My princess also has grown. Now she is going on 5 years of age (which is very soon). She's my girly girl. Always insist on wearing pretty dresses and loves putting on make-up. In fact I think she's more adept at putting on make-up than her own mummy. Here's a baby picture of her at around 4 months and her latest photo all dolled up with lipstick.

Last but not least my littlest. The baby of the family. He's now my babbling baby. Now he's already walking and trying to communicate. Before I know it he's going off to school. How I wish I can freeze time and have them at this age forever but life goes on.

2009 is coming to an end

The year 2009 is ending and it's time again to think of what to plan for 2010. My new year's resolutions and changes to make as well as changes that will no doubt happen for 2010.

Firstly my eldest will be moving from kindergarten to school (standard 1) and I still have not gotten over how much he has grown. Not to mention the fact that he is going off to school.
We have already bought his school uniform, shoes, bag and stationaries but have yet to go and collect the school book list. That has to be done soon as by January the queue to buy books will be really long, for sure and furthermore confirmed by school staff.

His 1st day will be on Saturday, 2nd January 2010. I believe this is basically an induction day to welcome the new students to school and get them acquainted with their teachers. I am excited to see how he interacts with other kids and also the teachers. However knowing my son's personality he will not be the shy one hiding in the corner. He would probably be the one out there making friends.

As for me, the normal routine will change as Hazim goes off to school. I will have to get up earlier to settle him for school, then get the other 2 to Kindi and off to work .... that is a definite change...which maybe better as I get to work earlier and get to leave earlier from work too.
















Hazim at his last Christmas Concert at the Kindergarten

His sister will probably have to get use to not having him around at the the kindergarten. A good thing too as she will probably grow more independent and possibly grow more into her role as big sister to little brother , Zaim.

Now for the New Year Resolutions:
1) Shed the weight by sticking to that dreadful cabbage soup diet
2) Be more pro-active at home and at work
3) Do things immediately (less procrastinating)
4) Get the house more in order
5) Stay in touch with friends

I will add on more to my list soon but I think these are the most important ones on my mind

My old phones

Just thinking back about my old handphones and remembering how it was like before handphones came into the picture. We would have had to walk around to find phonebooths which sadly to say many were not in working order. Plus the old dial house phones were classic too. I must say I am glad for the creation of mobile phones that keep us connected easily. Without it we would be so stressed in times of emergencies.

Anyway my first handphone was the classic Nokia with the extendable aerial. It was as big as a water tumbler and was definitely to be carried around in a big handbag. I used this in Uni to keep in touch with family and I still remember the service provider was Optus (in Australia). I had free Sunday calls.

My second phone was the Motorola Flare also with extendable aerial. The batteries could be recharged separately. So I would talk for hours with then boyfriend (but now hubby) while the battery was charging and replace the battery to recall once the current battery ran out. Whatever did we talk about for hours??

Then I replaced it with a smaller Ericsson phone. It was cuter and more fashionable. I was already working then and when I got my bonus I upgraded to Siemens C55. There was no colour screens but it had handsfree which was pretty cool then.

However camera phones were just coming in and so I upgraded again to Nokia 7250 which had only a 0.3 megapixel camera I think. Sad in comparison to the camera phones now available but it worked well as most Nokia phones do and lasted a long while. My hubby then got me a Nokia 6630 which really nice to use. However it got stolen...boo hoo! I had taken some really nice pictures of my then baby girl which was all lost. The nerve of that thief, he actually picked up the phone when I rang it. I pleaded with him to return the phone...silly me...of course he would not...he was a thief!!

Now I am using a Sony Ericsson Walkman phone. It has a 2 mega-pixel camera. At first was gung-ho at using the walkman function but now notice that I use the camera more for those ad-hoc moments. I am so tempted to upgrade with all the new camera phones out there but then again as long as the phone works I'll just settle with just using it for now. After all I'm not really a trendsetter or a trend follower, I am just me!

My Littlest 1st Hair Cut

My littlest had his first haircut (see front and side view). We brought him to the barber when daddy and big bro had to also have a haircut. He was pretty well behaved but towards the end he did start squirming. That is expected for a 1 year old. That was why we opted for the shaving machine instead of scissors. However there was not that much to cut off as my littlest has very little hair compared to his big bro who was born with a head full of hair. So I have been putting olive oil on his head to make the hair grow thicker. Old folks remedy. I was also born with very little hair (sad for a girl) but grandma and mum swears by olive oil which they had basically poured loads on my head. So lets hope it works for my little Zaim.

Why is patience a virtue?

Why is patience a virtue?

We have always heard the saying 'Patience is a Virtue'. The end of the definition (link provided) of this saying as per WikiAnswers is 'Patience is not only a virtue but a necessity for a happy existence'. I do agree with this in a way. However I have known people you have been so patient and yet sufferred silently for it. They are the better people but sometimes too much patience can be debilitating (this isj ust my opinion though).