by Penny on February 21, 2010
- Having a quiet moment and enjoying the sunset together.
- Taking it easy and knowing that everything will turn out just fine.
- Having a clear mind when going to bed at night.
- Going to bed looking forward to the next day, knowing that better things await you.
- Not worrying too much about putting on weight when eating too much or hunting down an acne remedy when those zits pop up.
- Knowing that God is always looking over our shoulders and walking with us.
- Laughing at yourself and learning from the mistakes you made instead of sulking over them.
What’s yours?
by Penny on February 21, 2010
It’s almost coming to 2 months now that I’m on my own. So far it’s been bearable. In fact, I would say its been a really exciting time of my life doing something so different from all the 10 years I’ve been working. It’s also completely different from what I was trained to do from the beginning and I would never have guessed I would choose such a path.
When I was an employee I wanted very much to earn extra income from home. Then when Ryan came along, the want became a need. I desperately wanted to be self employed full time rather than being tied down working for someone else, and to be able to work from home at my own pace.
Now that this is what I’m doing, I feel very comforted that I’ve taken a step to realising what I want. Although it hasn’t been a bed of roses to start with, I consider it to be a great start with some results showing already. Sooner or later, I know I will get to where I want to be.
I’m really glad I chose this path and I strongly encourage other mummies who are thinking of taking the step into being their own bosses to dare to dream and DO IT!
I have no regrets!
by Penny on February 21, 2010
This time of year, I’m glad that many of my friends are expecting either their first or second babies. Most of them are due by the end of the first half of the year. Seems to me like we’re gonna be having lots of full moon parties to go for 
When we got together during the CNY break, obviously a lot of the conversations we had were centered around pregnancy and parenthood. One of the topics that came up was prenatal vitamins. I thought it was just the few common items like folic acid, multivitamins, etc. But some of these ladies were asking for more recommendations so that they and the babies benefit the best way possible.
I didn’t take too many of them, just the 2 common ones mentioned above as well as something called Neurogain for baby’s brain development. How about you? Anything you can share with me so that my expecting friends can learn a thing or two from you?
by Penny on February 21, 2010
Gong Xi Fa Cai my friends! Did you enjoy the festive season? Did anyone feast the way I did, therefore thinking of making trips to the gym and putting that treadmill to good use?
Ryan has had a great new year, I must say. He had many new experiences in the span of a week being away. We were down south to 2 different destinations and at each place, he had much fun. He too ate lots of snacks (notice I didn’t say “food”, in fact it should be read as junk food!) and did lots of new things.
Since he does remember his experiences rather well, I’m guessing that whatever he had done will be remembered and talked about for quite a long time to come and I’m glad. It means that when we do bring him for holidays to see the world next time, he will remember them too. Hopefully, crossing my fingers!
So care to share with us how awesome your new year holiday was?
by Penny on February 13, 2010
Here’s wishing all my friends and readers a Happy & Prosperous Chinese New Year! May your dreams and wishes come true and the year of the tiger bring you lots of goodies.
The year has gone past so quickly. I would say that in the year 2009 I’ve made one of the most important decisions in my life, resulting in a total change in career and even in my way of life. It has changed me as a person and even my outlook and perception on many things.
I have even changed how I look for that matter! Just went for a hair make-over yesterday Luckily I’m not regretting it and I don’t think I will. So far, so good Lots of smiley faces in just this paragraph, huh?
Looking at the year that was, I have to say it was a great one. Although there were many challenges in my working life, everything that happened did so for a good reason, as it led me to where I want to be today. So I truly believe that there are always silver lining behind every dark cloud.
Even the economy took a turn for the better in 2009 after all the bad news of the US foreclosures and bankruptcies of huge conglomerates. Somehow, opportunities show themselves after such a huge crisis even like this one. Don’t you think? It’s just the way things work.
I also believe 2010 will continue to bring us more good things. If it’s otherwise, then it must be a year of learning for the next to be a better one.
With that, I wish all of you dear family members and friends, a great Year of The Tiger ahead. May abundance be the feature of your life
Gong xi fa cai!
by Penny on February 6, 2010
I’m a lazy bum who would never willingly participate in any forms of exercise if there’s no gun pointed at me. So even while I sometimes rant about how I should be doing something to get rid of that tummy I shouldn’t have, all I really do is rant on and on and not do much at all.
But now that Ryan is such an active little boy who loves to play ball, dance, and do all sorts of funny things, he has naturally become our ‘exercise’ machine. It’s hard work trying to catch up with him. He sometimes insists we stand up and join him in his moves or play ball with him. I am not fit enough to keep up so I often have to give him some good reasons why I should stay in the background and be a spectator!
There’s really no need to have any expensive fitness equipment at home or even a gym subscription when you have children at home. Any parents out there agree with me? So for those who don’t have time to go to the gym, playing with your kids is a sure way to get enough exercises everyday!
