Everyone is happy and proud to have finally registered to vote, if all the facebook status updates is anything to go by. With my voting card in hand, let us now enjoy the presidential campaign trails and other elective positions as well. There is usually a lot of name-calling, mud-slinging and dirty politics being the order of the day till election date.
This time round, we will be ushering a new president under a new constitution where we will have county governance. Hope this will work out well as there are very many issues that need to be addressed at that level to realise county developmental projects.
It will be as amusing and comical as any comedy show is bound to keep its audiences entertained, these political campaigns. But despite all that, we will weigh each candidate's manifesto and have to elect wisely. With that said, let the political games begin...
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Road Trip
Being behind the wheels driving deprives one the optical pleasure of seeing and appreciating the scenery that you get to drive through. This time as I was going home to register as a voter, I opted to go by road and not fly. The difference of the two is that by road its an eight-hour road trip while by air is a 45 minute flight i.e just under an hour!
I wanted to enjoy the scenery and get to see how the road upgrades have been implemented. Going at a snail's pace as the long distance luxury bus left down town through the building traffic in town, I got to see how the 'City in the Sun' has progressed.
The sight is encouraging when compared to what it was a few years back. The advertising creativity on billboards demonstrates that competition is present and survival is crucial. Once we hit the highway to coast, the scenery kept changing and I had a relaxing long drive to coast.
Quite a deserved break from being behind the driver's seat, eyes fixed on the road and other cars as the traffic flows. Your eyes need to be glued on the road least there be a 'road maniac' alert! One never knows when the 'maniac' will strike!
I wanted to enjoy the scenery and get to see how the road upgrades have been implemented. Going at a snail's pace as the long distance luxury bus left down town through the building traffic in town, I got to see how the 'City in the Sun' has progressed.
The sight is encouraging when compared to what it was a few years back. The advertising creativity on billboards demonstrates that competition is present and survival is crucial. Once we hit the highway to coast, the scenery kept changing and I had a relaxing long drive to coast.
Quite a deserved break from being behind the driver's seat, eyes fixed on the road and other cars as the traffic flows. Your eyes need to be glued on the road least there be a 'road maniac' alert! One never knows when the 'maniac' will strike!
Useless? "Not anymore!"
"You are useless!" These words keep ringing in my mind whenever the voter registration awareness campaigns are being broadcasted either on television, radio or mobile sms. This is what our President Emilio said we are, those of us who haven't yet registered to vote come March 2013 in the county's general elections. Funny yeah? :-)
So, in the spirit of being patriotic and respect for authority, I traveled home to my native town down coast to register as a voter. I didn't want to be labeled useless anymore but rather a useful citizen who wants to take charge of her future. Just as the IEBC tagline goes, Your Vote, Your Future!
I could register here at the capital city but I want to make a difference in my home town because I want to make a difference. I owe it to the future generations a credible leader. One who understands what we crucially need to boost our community's general well being without malicious personal motives and gains that come with power and greed.
Even though I come from coast where there are many economic opportunities and wealth, the locals are the major disadvantaged lot and left out in the economic cake sharing. It is indeed a sad and demoralizing situation. I want to make a difference in the leadership of this country and the destiny of my future depends on my vote.
"Kura yangu ni maisha yangu nitakayo siku za usoni!" My Vote, My Future!
So, in the spirit of being patriotic and respect for authority, I traveled home to my native town down coast to register as a voter. I didn't want to be labeled useless anymore but rather a useful citizen who wants to take charge of her future. Just as the IEBC tagline goes, Your Vote, Your Future!
I could register here at the capital city but I want to make a difference in my home town because I want to make a difference. I owe it to the future generations a credible leader. One who understands what we crucially need to boost our community's general well being without malicious personal motives and gains that come with power and greed.
Even though I come from coast where there are many economic opportunities and wealth, the locals are the major disadvantaged lot and left out in the economic cake sharing. It is indeed a sad and demoralizing situation. I want to make a difference in the leadership of this country and the destiny of my future depends on my vote.
"Kura yangu ni maisha yangu nitakayo siku za usoni!" My Vote, My Future!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
12.12.12
Not wanting to be left out on this once in a lifetime occurrence of 12.12.12, I am grateful and humbled to have seen and celebrated this auspicious day. As the swahili saying goes, "Siku njema huonekana asubuhi," and as the day progresses, it is indeed a good day. Bright, joyous and sunny.
My kids are having a swimming blast outside at the pool. We will go out later in the afternoon to see and join other citizens in celebrating our independence today and also the significant date. It is now 49 years since we gained independence to self rule. A milestone right there!
As we all in the world celebrate this day, remember us in your prayers and toss a glass of your favourite drink to freedom, peace and unity ! May God grant us good health, opportunities and a prosperous long life! Cheers!... and Happy Jamhuri Day!
"Wooohuuuu....!" Google too has recognized us! Thanks Google! B-)
My kids are having a swimming blast outside at the pool. We will go out later in the afternoon to see and join other citizens in celebrating our independence today and also the significant date. It is now 49 years since we gained independence to self rule. A milestone right there!
As we all in the world celebrate this day, remember us in your prayers and toss a glass of your favourite drink to freedom, peace and unity ! May God grant us good health, opportunities and a prosperous long life! Cheers!... and Happy Jamhuri Day!
"Wooohuuuu....!" Google too has recognized us! Thanks Google! B-)
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Shamballa Craze
When adorned on the wrists, it stands out as a powerful and stunning beauty statement with a touch of hippy bohemian hip hop style. The more they are and the more colourful, the better. They come in different designs and styles just as the wearers are.
My daughters have this craze about these shamballa bracelets. They adorn them with so much pride and confidence. You should see them, the excitement. They say its swag! ;-) To them, its a fashion statement. Their first exposure to them was two years ago when I brought them fancy shamballa bracelets from South Africa that each spelt out their names.
Being a design creative, I recently purchased a few colourful and stylish shamballas for them. Boy were they excited! My mum felt bad and actually shed tears coz I hadn't considered her and her younger sister when I was buying them. This was so because I couldn't find any in their sizes. :-| Pole mum.
Of all my children, it's my mum who loves jewellery. She really knows how to accessorize. She's been a fashionista since the age two when she started to chose her own wardrobe and dress herself. It has made me feel so bad. I will compensate her sooner than later!
As a parent, its great to see your children enjoy their childhood years in whatever is positive, boosting their confidence, enhancing their creativity and whatever makes them happy, with proper parental guidance and nudging of course. I thank God everyday. Alhamdulillah!
My daughters have this craze about these shamballa bracelets. They adorn them with so much pride and confidence. You should see them, the excitement. They say its swag! ;-) To them, its a fashion statement. Their first exposure to them was two years ago when I brought them fancy shamballa bracelets from South Africa that each spelt out their names.
Being a design creative, I recently purchased a few colourful and stylish shamballas for them. Boy were they excited! My mum felt bad and actually shed tears coz I hadn't considered her and her younger sister when I was buying them. This was so because I couldn't find any in their sizes. :-| Pole mum.
Of all my children, it's my mum who loves jewellery. She really knows how to accessorize. She's been a fashionista since the age two when she started to chose her own wardrobe and dress herself. It has made me feel so bad. I will compensate her sooner than later!
As a parent, its great to see your children enjoy their childhood years in whatever is positive, boosting their confidence, enhancing their creativity and whatever makes them happy, with proper parental guidance and nudging of course. I thank God everyday. Alhamdulillah!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
A First in the Family
My paternal grandma (my dad's mother) - may God rest her soul in eternal peace - had the highest multiple twins births in the family. She had four sets of twins but as it were God's will, they were unfortunate to have never celebrated their first birthday. All four sets! Quite sad. In the olden days, twins never lived for long coz first they were born premature and the other was the complications that accompany premature babies due to not developing in the womb to full term. In total she gave birth to 11 children but only three got to survive to adulthood.
I too got to have the opportunity of giving birth to twins but as was God's will, I lost my angel, one of the twins to brain stem cancer, when she was eight months and two days. My first cousin whose also my namesake - named after my paternal grandma, she who had the four sets of twins - last week gave birth to triplets! Oooh yeah! Cool, right? This was her third pregnancy and God blessed her with triplets!
I have always admired triple birth milestones and wished God grant me that too. Not only triplets but three healthy, intelligent and beautiful baby boys! I know... :-) Inshallah Ameen! Yote ni majaliwa yake Mola. I have dreamt of them so often that hearing God has blessed my namesake with them. I know He has me in His plans, he he he... wishful thinking eeh?
I am so happy for her and was overwhelmed with joy when she called me to break the good news. We do not have any history of triplets, not our paternal lineage nor her maternal side. This is the first in the family. Everyone was surprised and equally happy for her. She gave birth to two daughters and a son.
Just as most multiple births never get to reach full term in the womb, my namesake's triplets came preterm. They were just twenty-four weeks when they were born. Had she gone full-term, she woulda been due in March next year. Just as fate would have it, one of the triplets, the last one out, didn't manage to survive outside her mother's womb. It was God's will that she got to live for only five days! May God rest the Angel's soul in eternal peace, right there by His side. Amen.
It ain't easy to raise multiple birth babies, I know coz I have twins. I pray that God grants the excited and somehow overwhelmed parents long life, patience, humility and joy as they raise their bundle of joys and get to experience their milestones. I pray too the babies grow to be God fearing, bright and healthy children to maturity.
Raising multiple birth babies is quite challenging in all aspects, mostly on finances. This is so, because, whatever you are able to do for one, the expense multiplies to the number of babies. Twins is times two, triplets is times three! Now, in such an instance, the whole community gets to chip in whatever they can help in. Be it food, clothes, milk, diapers, baby-sitting, house chores, etc, the list is endless!
My namesake's recent milestone and occurrence, being the first in the family, will be the highlight of all the happenings of this year now that we are approaching the end of 2012. As we all celebrate the good tidings of this year not forgetting the misfortunes, let us all unite in prayer for a better, healthier and prosperous coming year. May God's mercies, blessings and fortunes be with us and may He too answer our prayers as we are getting ready to usher in 2013. Inshallah Ameen!
I too got to have the opportunity of giving birth to twins but as was God's will, I lost my angel, one of the twins to brain stem cancer, when she was eight months and two days. My first cousin whose also my namesake - named after my paternal grandma, she who had the four sets of twins - last week gave birth to triplets! Oooh yeah! Cool, right? This was her third pregnancy and God blessed her with triplets!
I have always admired triple birth milestones and wished God grant me that too. Not only triplets but three healthy, intelligent and beautiful baby boys! I know... :-) Inshallah Ameen! Yote ni majaliwa yake Mola. I have dreamt of them so often that hearing God has blessed my namesake with them. I know He has me in His plans, he he he... wishful thinking eeh?
I am so happy for her and was overwhelmed with joy when she called me to break the good news. We do not have any history of triplets, not our paternal lineage nor her maternal side. This is the first in the family. Everyone was surprised and equally happy for her. She gave birth to two daughters and a son.
Just as most multiple births never get to reach full term in the womb, my namesake's triplets came preterm. They were just twenty-four weeks when they were born. Had she gone full-term, she woulda been due in March next year. Just as fate would have it, one of the triplets, the last one out, didn't manage to survive outside her mother's womb. It was God's will that she got to live for only five days! May God rest the Angel's soul in eternal peace, right there by His side. Amen.
It ain't easy to raise multiple birth babies, I know coz I have twins. I pray that God grants the excited and somehow overwhelmed parents long life, patience, humility and joy as they raise their bundle of joys and get to experience their milestones. I pray too the babies grow to be God fearing, bright and healthy children to maturity.
Raising multiple birth babies is quite challenging in all aspects, mostly on finances. This is so, because, whatever you are able to do for one, the expense multiplies to the number of babies. Twins is times two, triplets is times three! Now, in such an instance, the whole community gets to chip in whatever they can help in. Be it food, clothes, milk, diapers, baby-sitting, house chores, etc, the list is endless!
My namesake's recent milestone and occurrence, being the first in the family, will be the highlight of all the happenings of this year now that we are approaching the end of 2012. As we all celebrate the good tidings of this year not forgetting the misfortunes, let us all unite in prayer for a better, healthier and prosperous coming year. May God's mercies, blessings and fortunes be with us and may He too answer our prayers as we are getting ready to usher in 2013. Inshallah Ameen!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Taken For Granted
In all honesty, I have never understood this. It is said that "You should never feel bad if people remember you only when they need you. Feel privileged that you are like a candle that comes to their mind when there is darkness."
I'm feeling bad that people are misusing my generosity and kindness. Why do I say this? It's because this is now becoming rather frequent. On a weekly basis I would get calls, NO! flash calls wanting me to call back. I am lucky if the person calling uses their own credit, coz this shows consideration of, its your problem, hence your credit.
Once I do return the call(s), the language is usually the same, taking on a sympathy, troubled and desperate tone. I listen attentively with empathy and give feedback on the extend to which I can help. As much as I feel empathetic, the satisfaction comes when you help out and get a simple thank you and show of gratitude for the extended helping hand.
What is demoralizing is the fact that some of them don't even appreciate the help I give them. They act as they they deserve that from me! A simple "Thank you" is difficult to say! ...seriously???
My issue with this whole scenario is the fact that they have set this relationship with you for only calling you when things are thick! They never! I mean NEVER! think of you when they are having any positive celebratory event! You would think that the fact that they keep calling you in times of need, they would remember you in times of celebrations. But NOOOOOO!!!! SIGH!
Shock on me, thinking that 'we' could have a mutual relationship of "Kwa shida na raha". As in show some compassion of, for better or worse, we are together as a team. Nitie mwenzio imani. Nasikitika sana! There's a swahili saying that goes, "Tenda wema uende zako, usingoje shukrani kwa mwanadamu. Hesabu yako iko kwa Mola."
I'm feeling bad that people are misusing my generosity and kindness. Why do I say this? It's because this is now becoming rather frequent. On a weekly basis I would get calls, NO! flash calls wanting me to call back. I am lucky if the person calling uses their own credit, coz this shows consideration of, its your problem, hence your credit.
Once I do return the call(s), the language is usually the same, taking on a sympathy, troubled and desperate tone. I listen attentively with empathy and give feedback on the extend to which I can help. As much as I feel empathetic, the satisfaction comes when you help out and get a simple thank you and show of gratitude for the extended helping hand.
What is demoralizing is the fact that some of them don't even appreciate the help I give them. They act as they they deserve that from me! A simple "Thank you" is difficult to say! ...seriously???
My issue with this whole scenario is the fact that they have set this relationship with you for only calling you when things are thick! They never! I mean NEVER! think of you when they are having any positive celebratory event! You would think that the fact that they keep calling you in times of need, they would remember you in times of celebrations. But NOOOOOO!!!! SIGH!
Shock on me, thinking that 'we' could have a mutual relationship of "Kwa shida na raha". As in show some compassion of, for better or worse, we are together as a team. Nitie mwenzio imani. Nasikitika sana! There's a swahili saying that goes, "Tenda wema uende zako, usingoje shukrani kwa mwanadamu. Hesabu yako iko kwa Mola."
Monday, December 3, 2012
My Prayer
The baby of the house recently graduated from pre-unit to join standard one of primary school next year. She has been so excited about the whole affair and equally, she's finally joining her sisters at their school.
Any parents' prayer is to wish their children the best in life, and I as one, wish my baby to achieve the highest of her hopes and dreams. May the windows of her opportunities take her to the most special places her heart has ever known and may she enjoy what life has to offer and never lose that smile and laughter she's always had.
Let it be a constant reminder to her that champions are made from something they have deep inside them, a desire, a vision, a dream! Champions have that last minute stamina, they not only have to have skill and the will but the WILL must be STRONGER than the skill!
M'ma, as you begin your 8-4-4, I wish you all the best life has to offer. Not only you but your sisters as well. May you all my sweethearts prosper beyond your dreams. May Allah guide you all and have you in His favor! Never forgetting your parents and who you are, where you came from, putting God first in everything you do, be there for each other and most importantly... be humble enough to be true to yourselves! Inshallah Ameen!
Any parents' prayer is to wish their children the best in life, and I as one, wish my baby to achieve the highest of her hopes and dreams. May the windows of her opportunities take her to the most special places her heart has ever known and may she enjoy what life has to offer and never lose that smile and laughter she's always had.
Let it be a constant reminder to her that champions are made from something they have deep inside them, a desire, a vision, a dream! Champions have that last minute stamina, they not only have to have skill and the will but the WILL must be STRONGER than the skill!
M'ma, as you begin your 8-4-4, I wish you all the best life has to offer. Not only you but your sisters as well. May you all my sweethearts prosper beyond your dreams. May Allah guide you all and have you in His favor! Never forgetting your parents and who you are, where you came from, putting God first in everything you do, be there for each other and most importantly... be humble enough to be true to yourselves! Inshallah Ameen!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
One Day at a Time!
"Mummy its a word we use to describe something that is indescribable!" Huh? "Yeah... you know like when you really want to describe this thingy till you are at a loss for words??".. Uuuum... I... guess so.
"Just don’t beat yoself mum, its just thingymabob!" I am told with this with puzzled puppy dog eyes and assured in some form of ‘no worries’ attitude. That’s kids for you. I love their world, their interactive communication ideas and their perception of the world.
It takes little effort to please them as long as you know what to do at the right time, “Hakuna Matata!” As they enter into teenage-hood, their priorities change, so does their worldview and how they communicate.
It’s a humbling experience and I’m enjoying and learning, one day at a time!
"Just don’t beat yoself mum, its just thingymabob!" I am told with this with puzzled puppy dog eyes and assured in some form of ‘no worries’ attitude. That’s kids for you. I love their world, their interactive communication ideas and their perception of the world.
It takes little effort to please them as long as you know what to do at the right time, “Hakuna Matata!” As they enter into teenage-hood, their priorities change, so does their worldview and how they communicate.
It’s a humbling experience and I’m enjoying and learning, one day at a time!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Thingymabob!
The amazing thing with growing up is in the adventure that you get to experience with every waking day. As a kid, you look forward to continue from where you left off yesterday with your friends, especially if you guys had made a pact to that effect.
Seeing my kids all excited and upbeat about a (coming) day's event, makes me remember my childhood with nostalgia. Their talk is punctuated with animated gestures, laughter and sometimes frowns especially if one of them is not 'getting it'.
Now, that's when their talk takes on another level. They now start to argue and forcefully convince the 'not with it' or 'not getting it'. When you as a parent get to step in and ask what the noise is all about as you try to arbitrate, you are told "Its thingymabob!"
Huh? my sentiments exactly! Huh? So this thingymabob... what exactly is THINGYMABOB??! Its this thingy that, uuh... I don't know. Just thingymabob!
Lemmie get deeper into this thingymabob issue, brb!
Seeing my kids all excited and upbeat about a (coming) day's event, makes me remember my childhood with nostalgia. Their talk is punctuated with animated gestures, laughter and sometimes frowns especially if one of them is not 'getting it'.
Now, that's when their talk takes on another level. They now start to argue and forcefully convince the 'not with it' or 'not getting it'. When you as a parent get to step in and ask what the noise is all about as you try to arbitrate, you are told "Its thingymabob!"
Huh? my sentiments exactly! Huh? So this thingymabob... what exactly is THINGYMABOB??! Its this thingy that, uuh... I don't know. Just thingymabob!
Lemmie get deeper into this thingymabob issue, brb!
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Life!
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Always have an open mind and give opportunities a chance.
Even in negative situations, there's always a positive.
Life is beauty, admire it.
There is always beauty around you. Use the gift of sight to
appreciate and admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Ain't we all dreamers? How great would it be to realize our dreams!
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Without challenges, how far would you gauge your strength?
Life is a duty, complete it.
Just as you perform duties to completion as you go about with
your daily routine, so is life!
Life is a game, play it.
The beauty about a game is knowing the rules, play on.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
What is a promise if it can't be fulfilled?
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Its bound to happen at any point in time, its never permanent!
Life is a song, sing it.
If music be the heart of life and food for the soul, sing on...
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Without a struggle, you can never accept your fate!
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Facing fear is overcoming your worst nightmare!
Life is an adventure, dare it.
The thrill of an adventure is in the dare...
Life is luck, make it.
We all pray for good luck, keep the faith and make it happen!
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
That which is cherished and valued, is protected.
Life is life, fight for it.
When nurtured, its always a blessing to be alive!
Always have an open mind and give opportunities a chance.
Even in negative situations, there's always a positive.
Life is beauty, admire it.
There is always beauty around you. Use the gift of sight to
appreciate and admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Ain't we all dreamers? How great would it be to realize our dreams!
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Without challenges, how far would you gauge your strength?
Life is a duty, complete it.
Just as you perform duties to completion as you go about with
your daily routine, so is life!
Life is a game, play it.
The beauty about a game is knowing the rules, play on.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
What is a promise if it can't be fulfilled?
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Its bound to happen at any point in time, its never permanent!
Life is a song, sing it.
If music be the heart of life and food for the soul, sing on...
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Without a struggle, you can never accept your fate!
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Facing fear is overcoming your worst nightmare!
Life is an adventure, dare it.
The thrill of an adventure is in the dare...
Life is luck, make it.
We all pray for good luck, keep the faith and make it happen!
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
That which is cherished and valued, is protected.
Life is life, fight for it.
When nurtured, its always a blessing to be alive!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Embrace Life as Art
Most things are forgotten over time. This is so because, as we go on with our daily lives, we are caught up in new events everyday that the past slowly fades off. It fades off faster if no one keeps reminding you of it, and if one does so, then you look at the same issue with fresher and experienced eyes.
As much as you look back with experienced eyes, there are just so many emotions that run through your mind that you know very well, those memories can never be rubbed off your mind, they will forever remain with us.
As a creative person, I always look for art around me. Art has become part of my life. To me, life is pure adventure, full of art! I can learn a lot from anyone and anything, all you have to do is look and listen. It's right there in front of you.
Someone could just need a warm friendly hug, a word of encouragement, a congrats pat on the back, or reach out to someone in whatever way the opportunity manifests itself, but you can make a huge difference when you do something with an open heart!
Nature in itself to is quite inspirational. Getting in tune with nature around you is so calming and therapeutic! The sooner we realize to embrace life as an art, the easier our lives would be with a calm mind, body and soul!
As much as you look back with experienced eyes, there are just so many emotions that run through your mind that you know very well, those memories can never be rubbed off your mind, they will forever remain with us.
As a creative person, I always look for art around me. Art has become part of my life. To me, life is pure adventure, full of art! I can learn a lot from anyone and anything, all you have to do is look and listen. It's right there in front of you.
Someone could just need a warm friendly hug, a word of encouragement, a congrats pat on the back, or reach out to someone in whatever way the opportunity manifests itself, but you can make a huge difference when you do something with an open heart!
Nature in itself to is quite inspirational. Getting in tune with nature around you is so calming and therapeutic! The sooner we realize to embrace life as an art, the easier our lives would be with a calm mind, body and soul!
Friday, November 23, 2012
Innocence
There is something about innocence that is just so amazing. It is so intriguing to the point that at times it hurts when you look back. It is only when you are looking at a particular scenario from an informed perspective that you get to fully appreciate that which is frequently said and noted, "Ignorance is bliss!"
As much as ignorance is bliss... the innocence that one has due to THAT ignorance, is usually a learning period that each one of us has to go through. That is what shapes us, our personality, perception and attitudes. How else would we have juicy rib cracking stories to share with our loved ones of the way 'we once upon a time did such and such a thing due to our stupid innocence and ignorance!'
Our innocence becomes a point of reference in our daily lives. The school of thought being, 'What you don't know, wont hurt you!' But as you grow older, you will get to realize that, with age, you gotta let go off the innocence in order to survive. It's a ruthless, cruel world out there, only the smart ones get to enjoy it. You outta shade off the innocence, overcome the ignorance and embrace an open mind that handles situations from an informed perspective! You have a right to enjoy life! Embrace it... Kapish?
As much as ignorance is bliss... the innocence that one has due to THAT ignorance, is usually a learning period that each one of us has to go through. That is what shapes us, our personality, perception and attitudes. How else would we have juicy rib cracking stories to share with our loved ones of the way 'we once upon a time did such and such a thing due to our stupid innocence and ignorance!'
Our innocence becomes a point of reference in our daily lives. The school of thought being, 'What you don't know, wont hurt you!' But as you grow older, you will get to realize that, with age, you gotta let go off the innocence in order to survive. It's a ruthless, cruel world out there, only the smart ones get to enjoy it. You outta shade off the innocence, overcome the ignorance and embrace an open mind that handles situations from an informed perspective! You have a right to enjoy life! Embrace it... Kapish?
Security
My hubby and I both lead a relatively busy life in terms of our professions. He is a communications and public relations person while I, a design creative and marketer. It is commonly known that, its our career choices, that dictate the amount of spare time we get to have for ourselves, our loved ones and to a great extend, our social lives.
As a woman, wife and mother, there are sacrifices that I have to make such that my household, family and pride does not suffer because of our busy schedules and career lives. I make sure that everything is running smoothly courtesy of telecommunications! Thank God for the invention of the mobile phones for they have made communication simple, effective and less stressful of worries and what if that we go through in our daily occurrences.
In most instances, it’s I who gets to check and help the children with their homework. Drop and pick them from school though occasionally the dad does the same. Every evening as we have dinner as a family (that is if he makes it home before the girls' bed time), we get to bond and share our day’s happenings. Thereafter, we sit and cuddle at the sofa as we watch tv. It is during such moments that we each feel a sense of security, each in our silent bond code that is quiet relaxing.
I am grateful, humbled and cherish the security that my best friend, lover, father of my children and husband has provided for us. Winters Shelley said it best, “Security is when I'm very much in love with somebody whose extra-ordinary and who loves me back.”
As a woman, wife and mother, there are sacrifices that I have to make such that my household, family and pride does not suffer because of our busy schedules and career lives. I make sure that everything is running smoothly courtesy of telecommunications! Thank God for the invention of the mobile phones for they have made communication simple, effective and less stressful of worries and what if that we go through in our daily occurrences.
In most instances, it’s I who gets to check and help the children with their homework. Drop and pick them from school though occasionally the dad does the same. Every evening as we have dinner as a family (that is if he makes it home before the girls' bed time), we get to bond and share our day’s happenings. Thereafter, we sit and cuddle at the sofa as we watch tv. It is during such moments that we each feel a sense of security, each in our silent bond code that is quiet relaxing.
I am grateful, humbled and cherish the security that my best friend, lover, father of my children and husband has provided for us. Winters Shelley said it best, “Security is when I'm very much in love with somebody whose extra-ordinary and who loves me back.”
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Timing & Age
I'm at a difficult stage and moment right now. It has everything to do with timing and age. Timing in the sense that, we are approaching the festive season and there is a lot of binging and invites left, right and center as friends and family indulge in merry making. Its a joyous moment around the world and its when most families go on holiday or go back to their motherland to bond with their beloved!
There will be lots of eating and most dieters throw caution to the wind and say, this indulgence just once wont hurt! Many a people have gained a lot of weight during this period only for them to start the weight reduction regime come new year, as part of their new year resolutions! Now, this is where the age comes in!
With age, losing weight becomes more difficult and one has to really watch what we eat. As you grow older, the rate at which we add weight to losing that added weight is veeeeeery small! minimal! slim! True or true? I wont lie, I am binging and gaining weight at a rate that I have stopped taking note of. ;-) ...and being a sweet tooth isn't making things any easier! SIGH!!
I have to lose 15kgs by end of December! yet here I am adding weight! Talk about a reverse action! As I said, its a difficult moment for me coz, its binging and partying time, where, someone of my age, puts on weight at a faster rate than I can say... "I'm watching my weight you know?"
There will be lots of eating and most dieters throw caution to the wind and say, this indulgence just once wont hurt! Many a people have gained a lot of weight during this period only for them to start the weight reduction regime come new year, as part of their new year resolutions! Now, this is where the age comes in!
With age, losing weight becomes more difficult and one has to really watch what we eat. As you grow older, the rate at which we add weight to losing that added weight is veeeeeery small! minimal! slim! True or true? I wont lie, I am binging and gaining weight at a rate that I have stopped taking note of. ;-) ...and being a sweet tooth isn't making things any easier! SIGH!!
I have to lose 15kgs by end of December! yet here I am adding weight! Talk about a reverse action! As I said, its a difficult moment for me coz, its binging and partying time, where, someone of my age, puts on weight at a faster rate than I can say... "I'm watching my weight you know?"
True or True?
The prettiest smiles hide the deepest secrets
The prettiest eyes have cried the most tears and
The kindest hearts have felt the most pain!
True or true? TRUE!!!
The prettiest eyes have cried the most tears and
The kindest hearts have felt the most pain!
True or true? TRUE!!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Self Discovery
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.”
― Maya Angelou
― Maya Angelou
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Once... is Just Enough!
You are either an optimist or pessimist. Wherever you fall, there are critical decisions that you have to make as an individual. You get to weigh your pros and cons and may go even further to consult on a professional basis or get a second or third opinion on the matter.
Once you have lived long enough and made your mistakes along the way, you get to realize one very important thing... There are times when there is no room for regrets... for "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough!"
Once you have lived long enough and made your mistakes along the way, you get to realize one very important thing... There are times when there is no room for regrets... for "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough!"
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Keeping the Faith
Through our hearts, God hears more than we can say. He answers more than we ask and He gives more than we desire! Deepest from my heart, I ask God to always be there for me and you too, to grant you all the desires of your heart! Keep the faith...
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Letting Go...
Every once or more often, we have all faced the critical and most difficult decision of letting go. Holding on to something that you know will only cause you more grief and pain, is usually the hardest. But hey!... your only human and you have emotions. Many a times I have been faced with these instances, where hard choices have to be made, and the major culprit is a loved one.
Losing a loved one is usually the hardest and letting go, even harder. The memories of the lost loved one, be it a parent, especially your mum or dad, your child, your sibling, aunty, uncle, cousin, grandparent, a best friend, a dear friend or a pet, usually evoke emotions that bring tears to your eyes. And as days go by, it turns to weeks, then months and it gets to years, the pain eases as time comes to pass. It is very true what is said that "Time is the best healer!" What remains and most logic thing to do is, to "Celebrating their lives. With this, you keep their memory alive, spread the love and finally be at peace with your heart and God!"
In whatever circumstance you are in, I came across these phrases that could help you understand and try to ease the letting go process, thereby getting and letting you live your life to full potential...
Letting go is...
“The day I understood everything, was the day I stopped trying to figure everything out. The day I knew peace was the day I let everything go.”
― C. JoyBell C.
“Know that everything is in perfect order whether you understand it or not.”
― Valery Satterwhite
“I demolish my bridges behind me...then there is no choice but to move forward”
― Fridtjof Nansen
“Today expect something good to happen to you no matter what occurred yesterday. Realize the past no longer holds you captive. It can only continue to hurt you if you hold on to it. Let the past go. A simply abundant world awaits. (January 11)”
― Sarah Breathnach, Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy
Losing a loved one is usually the hardest and letting go, even harder. The memories of the lost loved one, be it a parent, especially your mum or dad, your child, your sibling, aunty, uncle, cousin, grandparent, a best friend, a dear friend or a pet, usually evoke emotions that bring tears to your eyes. And as days go by, it turns to weeks, then months and it gets to years, the pain eases as time comes to pass. It is very true what is said that "Time is the best healer!" What remains and most logic thing to do is, to "Celebrating their lives. With this, you keep their memory alive, spread the love and finally be at peace with your heart and God!"
In whatever circumstance you are in, I came across these phrases that could help you understand and try to ease the letting go process, thereby getting and letting you live your life to full potential...
Letting go is...
“The day I understood everything, was the day I stopped trying to figure everything out. The day I knew peace was the day I let everything go.”
― C. JoyBell C.
“Know that everything is in perfect order whether you understand it or not.”
― Valery Satterwhite
“I demolish my bridges behind me...then there is no choice but to move forward”
― Fridtjof Nansen
“Today expect something good to happen to you no matter what occurred yesterday. Realize the past no longer holds you captive. It can only continue to hurt you if you hold on to it. Let the past go. A simply abundant world awaits. (January 11)”
― Sarah Breathnach, Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy
Friday, November 9, 2012
T.G.I.F
T. G. I. F.... Have a super duper day y'all!
G-od
O-ffers
O-utstanding
D-evotion to
M-ake us
O-bedient and loving
R-eady for a
N-ew day
I-nspire others and
N-ever forget
G-od loves YOU!
G-od
O-ffers
O-utstanding
D-evotion to
M-ake us
O-bedient and loving
R-eady for a
N-ew day
I-nspire others and
N-ever forget
G-od loves YOU!
Thursday, November 8, 2012
How Do I Look?
Anyone who watches the TV style show "How Do I Look?" would understand the pride and ignorance that those women go about their daily lives, emotionally hurting their loved ones, that they get to interact with on regular basis if not daily!
It is a great programme whose focus is to empower these women to be more confident of themselves, be socially presentable and able to focus and fully achieve that which has been their dreams for long. The women who are featured in this show are mostly those that dress inappropriately, not their age and just down right weird!
Today, there was a plus size 38-year-old African American woman who was so full of positive attitude and warm personality. She loves herself and she markets herself as sexy, disregarding her cellulite and sagging stomach. You can tell she ain't ashamed of her plus size with the way she carries herself.
She dresses in mostly in stretch fabric as she says, they accentuate her sexy curves, and she makes sure the clothes are short enough, as long she has covered the basics. She's an excellent hair weaver and cant find employment in beauty salons because of her presentation. Her clothes/attire that she puts on for interviews give a totally different opinion and outlook.
Having such an attitude in life, where you least care of what others think of you, as long as you are happy living, loving and accepting yourself, is one thing that very few people can pull off! We are guided by all this glitz and glamor in magazines, tv and celebrity worshiping.
That lady finally realized that you can just be as sexy if not more, when you are properly and appropriately dressed. It is usually humbling to watch these ladies being transformed to appreciate their beauty from inside through to outside. They step out again, this time fully transformed and ask again... "How Do I Look?" Being comfortable in your own skin and accepting yourself is the first step to self esteem. That is usually the hardest part, once you are through with that... everything easily falls into place!
It is a great programme whose focus is to empower these women to be more confident of themselves, be socially presentable and able to focus and fully achieve that which has been their dreams for long. The women who are featured in this show are mostly those that dress inappropriately, not their age and just down right weird!
Today, there was a plus size 38-year-old African American woman who was so full of positive attitude and warm personality. She loves herself and she markets herself as sexy, disregarding her cellulite and sagging stomach. You can tell she ain't ashamed of her plus size with the way she carries herself.
She dresses in mostly in stretch fabric as she says, they accentuate her sexy curves, and she makes sure the clothes are short enough, as long she has covered the basics. She's an excellent hair weaver and cant find employment in beauty salons because of her presentation. Her clothes/attire that she puts on for interviews give a totally different opinion and outlook.
Having such an attitude in life, where you least care of what others think of you, as long as you are happy living, loving and accepting yourself, is one thing that very few people can pull off! We are guided by all this glitz and glamor in magazines, tv and celebrity worshiping.
That lady finally realized that you can just be as sexy if not more, when you are properly and appropriately dressed. It is usually humbling to watch these ladies being transformed to appreciate their beauty from inside through to outside. They step out again, this time fully transformed and ask again... "How Do I Look?" Being comfortable in your own skin and accepting yourself is the first step to self esteem. That is usually the hardest part, once you are through with that... everything easily falls into place!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Hall of Fame
I am soo high today... High on happiness! Ecstatic! Breathless and just wanna celebrate on and on! I have shared The Script and Will.i.am’s song “Hall of Fame” alongside another song by Fun “Some Nights” as I sang along till my voice became hoarse! ;-))))
For starters, it’s my mum’s birthday today, she turns 10! I hugged and kissed her. Said a prayer for her and wished her love, good health, long life, be God fearing, clever and wise enough to make the right decisions, wealth, prosperity and be surrounded with positive karma as she goes through her journey of life. Celebrating a milestone in life is blessed and humbling. Happy Birthday Niisha!
The other happy milestone moment that is being celebrated the world over, is our very own Barrack Hussein Obama, who has been re-elected to push the US of A forward another four years. My oh my, are we celebrating or what! You know in life... Never under estimate someone’s dream! It will come to haunt you big time! Obama had a dream, and he believed in it. And he had a great team that was with him throughout that dream journey! Now, that's what I'm talking about!
Obama sold HOPE! He’s a great orator, and Barry got plenty of buyers! Wuuuuhuuu! Now that congratulations are in order... BO or should I say Commander-in-Chief, it’s now time for you to deliver! United we stand and together we will forge forward! Because you my brother, have made it to the Hall of Fame!!! #Saluteataattention
"The best is yet to come but there's more work to be done!"
- Barrack Obama
For starters, it’s my mum’s birthday today, she turns 10! I hugged and kissed her. Said a prayer for her and wished her love, good health, long life, be God fearing, clever and wise enough to make the right decisions, wealth, prosperity and be surrounded with positive karma as she goes through her journey of life. Celebrating a milestone in life is blessed and humbling. Happy Birthday Niisha!
The other happy milestone moment that is being celebrated the world over, is our very own Barrack Hussein Obama, who has been re-elected to push the US of A forward another four years. My oh my, are we celebrating or what! You know in life... Never under estimate someone’s dream! It will come to haunt you big time! Obama had a dream, and he believed in it. And he had a great team that was with him throughout that dream journey! Now, that's what I'm talking about!
Obama sold HOPE! He’s a great orator, and Barry got plenty of buyers! Wuuuuhuuu! Now that congratulations are in order... BO or should I say Commander-in-Chief, it’s now time for you to deliver! United we stand and together we will forge forward! Because you my brother, have made it to the Hall of Fame!!! #Saluteataattention
"The best is yet to come but there's more work to be done!"
- Barrack Obama
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Random Thoughts
Today I had random thoughts about my life and life in general. I didn't get to rest as much as I wanted but equally glad that I'm busy enough to shake that thought off. My random thoughts drove me to think about my rested angel in heaven. I had a good look at the photos that are on display in the living room and happy with my work. I have for a long time had a subconscious love for photography.
Looking at the shots, you will get to see the photos that I took are all in focus. Those who know about photography and design know what that means... Really nice shoots that captured the moment just the way I wanted it to be! But alas! I only wish that someone could have returned the favor and taken me equally good and in focus photos with my angel Mishi. If only you can turn back the clock? SIGH!!!
Those are moments that I regret not having more of, that captured my angel and I. Though I'm glad and grateful of the few that I was captured with her. Time is one thing that we take for granted not knowing that you can never get back! Once it's passed, that's it! You will have to make do with regrets of 'Why didn't I?'
Life is a matter of being selfish enough to put yourself first. For as much as you think of the next person, they will never return that courtesy. Only a few are courteous and conscious enough to return the favor. I have learned the hard way, that if you ever want anything done to your satisfaction, say it! Do it over and over again until you get that perfect shot that you want. This is now possible thanks to the digital camera era where no worries about the Polaroid films being wasted.
All this depends on one's upbringing. I am trying to change that perception and mentality and have my children appreciate and always put themselves first above everyone else. This is most cases, works for you as an individual and immensely boosts your self esteem, which is a critical MUST in these modern times.
So remember this my dear friends... Live by the philosophy of "ME first!"... Kapish?
Looking at the shots, you will get to see the photos that I took are all in focus. Those who know about photography and design know what that means... Really nice shoots that captured the moment just the way I wanted it to be! But alas! I only wish that someone could have returned the favor and taken me equally good and in focus photos with my angel Mishi. If only you can turn back the clock? SIGH!!!
Those are moments that I regret not having more of, that captured my angel and I. Though I'm glad and grateful of the few that I was captured with her. Time is one thing that we take for granted not knowing that you can never get back! Once it's passed, that's it! You will have to make do with regrets of 'Why didn't I?'
Life is a matter of being selfish enough to put yourself first. For as much as you think of the next person, they will never return that courtesy. Only a few are courteous and conscious enough to return the favor. I have learned the hard way, that if you ever want anything done to your satisfaction, say it! Do it over and over again until you get that perfect shot that you want. This is now possible thanks to the digital camera era where no worries about the Polaroid films being wasted.
All this depends on one's upbringing. I am trying to change that perception and mentality and have my children appreciate and always put themselves first above everyone else. This is most cases, works for you as an individual and immensely boosts your self esteem, which is a critical MUST in these modern times.
So remember this my dear friends... Live by the philosophy of "ME first!"... Kapish?
Monday, November 5, 2012
Small Mercies
One of my occupational hazard is burning the midnight oil. I did that yesterday, I slept really late trying to finish some design job that was due today. I had two school assignments too that were due today too!!!
Surprisingly, I didnt feel the burn-out yesterday coz I was under pressure to deliver soo much with really limited time! But today... Boy Oooh Boooy! I'm I burnt out!!! The fatigue has taken a toll on me and as I write this, I'm half awake and can barely see the screen. I slept at around 3am and woke up at 6.30am, so that gave me only 3hours of sleep!!! Wow! this realization has aggravate the fatigue tenfold! ;-( But then again, I made a promise to end this procrastination nonsense and take charge of my life! true or true? TRUE!
Where do I begin... SIGH!...
This is one of the longest day that I have in a while. There has been diesel fuel shortage here and I think the scarcity is an indication that the fuel prices are about to be hiked once more! NKTest! Nway, as I was dropping the girls to school this morning, the car started stalling. Oh yeah, the girls told me that the car was refusing to start. That's a hard start right there. As we drove to school, it kept soft stalling and was literally holding my breath as I say a silent prayer.
Just after dropping the girls, I hit the highway in anticipation to get to the nearest petrol station and fuel. Guess what? Yeah,...you guessed right... It completely stalled and refused to go! Right there at the junction of a busy road. I looked at the time and saw that I had one and a half hours to make it to town for my Monday morning negotiation class, which by the way, was a CAT day. Hubby's traveled out of the country and the nearest person to call was my taxi guy. God bless him, he was very helpful in conjunction with his partner. Anthony brought me diesel and after several attempts to jump-start the car, it finally did!
There I was in the morning traffic and had only 15minutes to be in class in time for the negotiation CAT. You know, in such circumstances that you wake up and such things happen first thing on a Monday morning, you just keep your cool, pray and hope for the best. Let's just say, I did my CAT, finished an assignment and finalized on the design work that also due. Ooh! I didn't even have time for lunch too! I have no idea where I got the energy from but I thank Almighty God for His small mercies.
No matter how the week or day begins, especially with mishaps, just be grateful for you don't know what God has shielded you from, would you have had it your way! And to this I say... Alhamdulilah!
Good night y'all... it's nine minutes to midnight! Oh NO! NOT AGAIN!...
Surprisingly, I didnt feel the burn-out yesterday coz I was under pressure to deliver soo much with really limited time! But today... Boy Oooh Boooy! I'm I burnt out!!! The fatigue has taken a toll on me and as I write this, I'm half awake and can barely see the screen. I slept at around 3am and woke up at 6.30am, so that gave me only 3hours of sleep!!! Wow! this realization has aggravate the fatigue tenfold! ;-( But then again, I made a promise to end this procrastination nonsense and take charge of my life! true or true? TRUE!
Where do I begin... SIGH!...
This is one of the longest day that I have in a while. There has been diesel fuel shortage here and I think the scarcity is an indication that the fuel prices are about to be hiked once more! NKTest! Nway, as I was dropping the girls to school this morning, the car started stalling. Oh yeah, the girls told me that the car was refusing to start. That's a hard start right there. As we drove to school, it kept soft stalling and was literally holding my breath as I say a silent prayer.
Just after dropping the girls, I hit the highway in anticipation to get to the nearest petrol station and fuel. Guess what? Yeah,...you guessed right... It completely stalled and refused to go! Right there at the junction of a busy road. I looked at the time and saw that I had one and a half hours to make it to town for my Monday morning negotiation class, which by the way, was a CAT day. Hubby's traveled out of the country and the nearest person to call was my taxi guy. God bless him, he was very helpful in conjunction with his partner. Anthony brought me diesel and after several attempts to jump-start the car, it finally did!
There I was in the morning traffic and had only 15minutes to be in class in time for the negotiation CAT. You know, in such circumstances that you wake up and such things happen first thing on a Monday morning, you just keep your cool, pray and hope for the best. Let's just say, I did my CAT, finished an assignment and finalized on the design work that also due. Ooh! I didn't even have time for lunch too! I have no idea where I got the energy from but I thank Almighty God for His small mercies.
No matter how the week or day begins, especially with mishaps, just be grateful for you don't know what God has shielded you from, would you have had it your way! And to this I say... Alhamdulilah!
Good night y'all... it's nine minutes to midnight! Oh NO! NOT AGAIN!...
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Dirty Picture
When in high school, it is usually compulsory to read and review literature books. Any literature addict would love the movie "The Dirty Picture". It is a great movie, an Indian one, with an excellent plot. I enjoyed it all through the 2 hours of it.
Now, for a literature student, this movie can make an excellent exam review as it touches on society, perceptions, attitudes, fame, the list is endless, depending on what angle you want to review it from. I watched it this afternoon and it gave me a perspective of life from Silk's - the main actress - world view. Especially when she went up on stage to receive her award. Her appreciation speech was 'speechless!' tihihi...
She's a wild spirit and whenever she talks, it gives you food for thought. I will keep updating this post with her punchlines that will leave you thinking...
The old dude, I cant remember his name, said this in regard to Silk's fame; 'No matter how high the popcorn goes... it always falls back in the pan.'
In her relations with Abraham, a proud and rigid film producer, who hated her with a passion, Silk said; 'For lack of a friend, an enemy will do.' And as their encounters went on... she murmured; 'Nothing can be worse than this Silk, even your enemy doesn't hate you anymore!'
Such above phrases are what was likely to be brought in literature exams questions and one is asked to analyze the movie in relation to any of the above phrases or further explain what your understanding was of that phrase.
Don't you just love literature? Go on... watch this movie and gimmie your sentiments ;-)
Ok, leggo...
Now, for a literature student, this movie can make an excellent exam review as it touches on society, perceptions, attitudes, fame, the list is endless, depending on what angle you want to review it from. I watched it this afternoon and it gave me a perspective of life from Silk's - the main actress - world view. Especially when she went up on stage to receive her award. Her appreciation speech was 'speechless!' tihihi...
She's a wild spirit and whenever she talks, it gives you food for thought. I will keep updating this post with her punchlines that will leave you thinking...
The old dude, I cant remember his name, said this in regard to Silk's fame; 'No matter how high the popcorn goes... it always falls back in the pan.'
In her relations with Abraham, a proud and rigid film producer, who hated her with a passion, Silk said; 'For lack of a friend, an enemy will do.' And as their encounters went on... she murmured; 'Nothing can be worse than this Silk, even your enemy doesn't hate you anymore!'
Such above phrases are what was likely to be brought in literature exams questions and one is asked to analyze the movie in relation to any of the above phrases or further explain what your understanding was of that phrase.
Don't you just love literature? Go on... watch this movie and gimmie your sentiments ;-)
Ok, leggo...
Saturday, November 3, 2012
What is Love?
Satisfaction and ultimate fulfillment are by-products of dedicated love. They belong only to those who can reach beyond themselves, to whom giving is more important than receiving. Love is doing everything you can to help others build whatever needs to be done, and saving whatever will promote the other's happiness, security and well-being. Sometimes love hurts. And HURT! it does...
Love is on a constant journey to what others need. It is kind, beautiful and must be attentive, caring and open to both. To what others say and to what others cannot say. Love says no with empathy and great compassion. Love is firm but when needed it must be tender. When others have tried and failed, love is the hand in yours, in your moments of discouragement and disappointment.
Love is reliable. It is a choice and commitment to others' true and lasting happiness. It is dedicated to growth and fulfillment. Love is not selfish but sometimes fails for lack of wisdom or abundance of weakness, but it forgives, knowing the intentions are good.
Love does not attach conditions. Genuine love is always a free gift. It realizes and accepts that there will be disappointments and disturbing emotions. There may be times when miles lay between, but love is a commitment. It believes and endures things.
Love encourages freedom of self. Love shares positive and negative reactions to warm and cold feelings. Love, intimate love, will never reject others. It is the first to encourage and the last to condemn. Love is a commitment to growth, happiness and fulfillment of one another!
Now that you know what love is... do you feel it?
Friday, November 2, 2012
Stupid Ignorance
The magic of first love is our ignorance that it can never end!
- Disraeli Benjamin
Just like every FIRST we get to experience in our lives, nothing beats that of a first love! SIGH!!!... And I couldn't put it better than Schneider Bob when he said, "Love is when two people who care for each other get confused!"
Everyone in their lifetime has on more than a couple of times experienced this confusion, stupidity and ignorance that drags along as we go about our daily lives, in the name of 'being in love!' The first love being the notorious culprit! I always chuckle as I remember mine. Going down memory lane always has me smiling sheepishly with nostalgia.
What about you? ;-)
- Disraeli Benjamin
Just like every FIRST we get to experience in our lives, nothing beats that of a first love! SIGH!!!... And I couldn't put it better than Schneider Bob when he said, "Love is when two people who care for each other get confused!"
Everyone in their lifetime has on more than a couple of times experienced this confusion, stupidity and ignorance that drags along as we go about our daily lives, in the name of 'being in love!' The first love being the notorious culprit! I always chuckle as I remember mine. Going down memory lane always has me smiling sheepishly with nostalgia.
What about you? ;-)
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Dreams
Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale!
What is life without dreams? This is one area that doesn't discriminate, young or old, male or female, WE ALL all have dreams. It is our dreams that give us the will power to sleep and rise to see another morning and continue to hope and pray that our dreams come true.
As we were growing up, we were fed on fairy tales that were so surreal that they can only be "in our dreams!" ...tihihi. Several times we've had a sarcastic response from mum, sibling, relative or loved one telling us "...hmm! dream oooon sister/brother!"
Being and feeling so high on your dream, you just shrug the sarcastic comment least it ruin your day. We live by these dreams, and as The Secret tells us, the more you have the same thoughts over and over again, you end up attracting that karma and you could eventually live your dream!! How about that! :-)
What is life without dreams? This is one area that doesn't discriminate, young or old, male or female, WE ALL all have dreams. It is our dreams that give us the will power to sleep and rise to see another morning and continue to hope and pray that our dreams come true.
As we were growing up, we were fed on fairy tales that were so surreal that they can only be "in our dreams!" ...tihihi. Several times we've had a sarcastic response from mum, sibling, relative or loved one telling us "...hmm! dream oooon sister/brother!"
Being and feeling so high on your dream, you just shrug the sarcastic comment least it ruin your day. We live by these dreams, and as The Secret tells us, the more you have the same thoughts over and over again, you end up attracting that karma and you could eventually live your dream!! How about that! :-)
Monday, October 29, 2012
Real and Fake!
As I had earlier stated, I am a sucker for love. Love melts my heart and always makes me feel the appreciation that I am valued and mean something to someone. A real self esteem booster! But then again, as years have gone by, I have come to understand and know when REAL and FAKE love that being is directed my way. You know, the way someone knows that you are a sucker for something, and they fully, I mean FULLY take advantage of that fact to play with your emotions so as to gain whatever it is they wanted to achieve in the first place. Yeah... that one!!!
To my understanding and the way I know it to be:-
Love takes time. It needs a history of giving and receiving, laughing and crying. ...and boy have I had my moments of everything! Without giving, you cannot receive and equally, without knowing sadness, disappointment and tears of pain, betrayal, anger &loss... you will not appreciate the joys, laughter and happiness of Love!!!!
Love never promises instant gratification, only ultimate fulfillment. Finally but not least, Love means believing in someone, in something... It supposes a willingness to struggle, to work, to suffer and to rejoice!
To all yee love suckers as I out there... life is too short to have any regrets. Love like there's no tomorrow, ...for, it is your personal gratification and happiness, is all that counts!
To my understanding and the way I know it to be:-
Love takes time. It needs a history of giving and receiving, laughing and crying. ...and boy have I had my moments of everything! Without giving, you cannot receive and equally, without knowing sadness, disappointment and tears of pain, betrayal, anger &loss... you will not appreciate the joys, laughter and happiness of Love!!!!
Love never promises instant gratification, only ultimate fulfillment. Finally but not least, Love means believing in someone, in something... It supposes a willingness to struggle, to work, to suffer and to rejoice!
To all yee love suckers as I out there... life is too short to have any regrets. Love like there's no tomorrow, ...for, it is your personal gratification and happiness, is all that counts!
This thing called... P
One of the few resolutions I had for the year 2012, was to stop this procrastination nonsense! Now look where we are in the year.... yeah, I know! Its just TWO months to usher in 2013!
The mostly affected is this blog. I made a promise NOT TO let my procrastinating ways affect this blog and I even blogged about it! I truly need to re-evaluate myself and do a summary as to why I am not even able to spare atleast 30 minutes daily for this!! But then again... I'm only human! ;-)
The mostly affected is this blog. I made a promise NOT TO let my procrastinating ways affect this blog and I even blogged about it! I truly need to re-evaluate myself and do a summary as to why I am not even able to spare atleast 30 minutes daily for this!! But then again... I'm only human! ;-)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Punishment
A fortnight ago, early Sunday morning at around 7.20am,
the door bell awoke the entire household. In the mist of gathering your
thoughts and being fully awake, there was another door bell ring. I was a
little under the weather so my hubby went out to see who it was at the door. It
was a neighbourhood child who had come to tell my daughters that their madrassa
van has come to pick them.
Hubby called out the second-born’s name, only for
her to come out of the room still startled by the door bell. He wasn’t amused
that she had not set the alarm to wake up early and prepare her siblings for
madrassa. He then told her to talk to the girl at the door. Guess what she
said?... “Hi, my dad’s going to drop us.” She then proceeded to close the door
and smiled at her dad.
“Say What?! You did not just say that?” thundered
the dad! He then went on and gave her a lecturer on being responsible of
yourself and actions. She is the older one of the siblings, therefore, the
responsibility and guidance of her younger siblings solely rests upon her! They
were all called and given a lecture too.
“So since you love your sleep too much, you all go
take a shower, then go back to sleep. There is no way I will drop you at madrassa!
If you knew that I would be dropping you, then why bother paying for the
van??!!” said hubby literally mad this time.
That will be your punishment! “No going to madrassa!
No watching TV! Strictly no coming out of your rooms unless otherwise! (It was
during the month of Ramadhan, so they couldn’t feed as they were fasting) You
are simply going to sleep the WHOLE day!...up until it’s time to break your
fast. And tomorrow morning, you had better wake up early such that by 7.10am,
you are out of the house, by the gate waiting for the van! Are my clear?” as he
looked at all his children straight in their eyes.
Waah! I hadn’t seen him so disappointed in them! Our
eldest daughter and I felt sorry for them but they had to be punished because
they were kinda making it a habit of waking up late and either the van waits
for them to finish dressing up or the dad drops them later when through. He had
had enough of their mind games and early morning laziness!
You shoulda seen them! The shock, fear and mixed emotions
in their eyes! SIGH...They had never seen dad this mad! This is one punishment
that they will never forget and will forever chuckle about when they will be
older and wiser! I’m still chuckling as I write this...but the point was definitely
driven home! They have NEVER woken up late, ever! ;-)
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Red Rose!
I am a sucker for love songs, poems and anything lovey dovey... so when I came across this, I couldn't resist to share it with all of you who are 'love suckers' like me... ;-) Enjoy...
Red is the color of which I will bear.
Like the color of a rose, it tells that I am true.
For me to state anything else is quite false.
My love for you runs more deep and more true than the glorious color of a red rose.
It runs more deep than the bluest ocean or widest sea.
My love for you will always be there, even tough I may not be.
If you are going to forgive me then the love I have for you will pour over you and fill your veins until the blood that now flows in them will now be my love.
It is so strong that the moment I stand up it knocks me down.
I've never met anyone quite like you.
You are the only thing that keeps me living.
You are the only thing that is running through my body.
My body, mind and soul are taken by your power.
Your love is the thing that that makes my heart beat,
Every second that you are not there it slows down a beat,
When I hear your voice again my heart beats faster hoping for your return.
Red is the color of which I will bear.
Like the color of a rose, it tells that I am true.
For me to state anything else is quite false.
My love for you runs more deep and more true than the glorious color of a red rose.
It runs more deep than the bluest ocean or widest sea.
My love for you will always be there, even tough I may not be.
If you are going to forgive me then the love I have for you will pour over you and fill your veins until the blood that now flows in them will now be my love.
It is so strong that the moment I stand up it knocks me down.
I've never met anyone quite like you.
You are the only thing that keeps me living.
You are the only thing that is running through my body.
My body, mind and soul are taken by your power.
Your love is the thing that that makes my heart beat,
Every second that you are not there it slows down a beat,
When I hear your voice again my heart beats faster hoping for your return.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Yester's Happiness Tomorrow's Memory
Each happiness of yesterday is a memory for tomorrow!
Indeed it is! Happiness is one thing that one holds on to. It evokes nostalgic moments that instantly warms your heart and a warm hearty smile or laugh follows shortly. The human mind is soo intriguing that it can store up all happy moments in as equal measure as storing unpleasant or sad memories, only that the latter is often blocked because no one want to dwell on unhappy moments.
In most instances happy memories are triggered when you observe or are witness to a similar incidence that happened or occurred in your presence or participation. It reaches a point in life that one never realizes that one needs to take a break and smell the coffee, being enslaved in the rat race, where all this is being in pursuit of realization and quest to reaching the optimal 'self actualization'.
We are soo used to operating our daily lives on an auto-pilot such that we never get to appreciate the going-ons in our environment. Just start with at-least 10 minutes a day, just to observe what is happening in your environment. You will be amazed at what you will be able to see at a glance of those very ten minutes!
Gradually, you will be able to appreciate taking some time out and just be the quiet listener, and by so doing, you will truly be able to see that.... "Each happiness of yesterday is indeed a memory for tomorrow!"
I challenge you to try it, and gimmie feedback to that effect. Your ten minutes start now....
Indeed it is! Happiness is one thing that one holds on to. It evokes nostalgic moments that instantly warms your heart and a warm hearty smile or laugh follows shortly. The human mind is soo intriguing that it can store up all happy moments in as equal measure as storing unpleasant or sad memories, only that the latter is often blocked because no one want to dwell on unhappy moments.
In most instances happy memories are triggered when you observe or are witness to a similar incidence that happened or occurred in your presence or participation. It reaches a point in life that one never realizes that one needs to take a break and smell the coffee, being enslaved in the rat race, where all this is being in pursuit of realization and quest to reaching the optimal 'self actualization'.
We are soo used to operating our daily lives on an auto-pilot such that we never get to appreciate the going-ons in our environment. Just start with at-least 10 minutes a day, just to observe what is happening in your environment. You will be amazed at what you will be able to see at a glance of those very ten minutes!
Gradually, you will be able to appreciate taking some time out and just be the quiet listener, and by so doing, you will truly be able to see that.... "Each happiness of yesterday is indeed a memory for tomorrow!"
I challenge you to try it, and gimmie feedback to that effect. Your ten minutes start now....
Friday, July 20, 2012
Customer Service... or what?
One of the rather unpleasant things that happened to me the other day left me wondering when did customer service change? If you are in the service industry, customer service and satisfaction is quite critical for business. A warm smile and simple gestures and body language often are a plus or minus to you as a service provider. So you can imagine my shock when after purchasing a cooking gas refill from a supermarket chain, when I was told to get out of my car and load the cylinder myself!!!! IMAGINE THAT!!!
The gas attendant on duty that day, asked whether I had a car, I answered to the affirmative. she then told me to 'bring it' next to the gas cylinder collection point, outside the supermarket. I gladly did so and upon parking, she had the audacity to tell me... ME... to get out of the car and load it myself!!! Heelloooo....
Just hold on a minute I call someone to load it in your car... THAT there my friends... is customer service! but WTH was that she just told me????!!!! I really felt bad for that treatment. Let's just say, the team leader/manager of that branch got to know of the incident and I demanded an apology to that effect!
I AM a VALUED customer like any other customer, and therefore customer service and satisfaction should be your top most objective!
The gas attendant on duty that day, asked whether I had a car, I answered to the affirmative. she then told me to 'bring it' next to the gas cylinder collection point, outside the supermarket. I gladly did so and upon parking, she had the audacity to tell me... ME... to get out of the car and load it myself!!! Heelloooo....
Just hold on a minute I call someone to load it in your car... THAT there my friends... is customer service! but WTH was that she just told me????!!!! I really felt bad for that treatment. Let's just say, the team leader/manager of that branch got to know of the incident and I demanded an apology to that effect!
I AM a VALUED customer like any other customer, and therefore customer service and satisfaction should be your top most objective!
Thursday, July 19, 2012
What really happens?
I don't know what really happens but there are some days when one just wakes up on the wrong foot/side! There are many a times that I have wished I could have the power to stop time or fast forward it to another day, just so I don't get to have unpleasant things one after consume every ticking minute of that day!
For me to get an answer to this, I really need to engage a few of my close friends to an intimate talk. These friends are those that are a 'must have' in everyone's life. I say so because they are the ones that tell you off when need be and always able to tell white from black at a glance of you. They give you a reality check and not that "yes... yes" polite way of supporting whatever it is you propose to them or want to do.
...and WHY do I want to? Well... of late I have been having many incidences that are happening to me, of which, aren't pleasant at all, to say the least. Is it that I have a "woiyeeee" face? Is it my warm heart that is betraying me? or is it that I am too polite that I bring out the bitch in someone??!!!
I have been busy and not in touch or rather mingle a lot with people lately that I find that people have become mean overnight! Is life too harsh for you such that you constantly feel the need to frustrate any person who is just simply happy??!! Gosh! People need to style up and relax! Kueni wapole.....
For me to get an answer to this, I really need to engage a few of my close friends to an intimate talk. These friends are those that are a 'must have' in everyone's life. I say so because they are the ones that tell you off when need be and always able to tell white from black at a glance of you. They give you a reality check and not that "yes... yes" polite way of supporting whatever it is you propose to them or want to do.
...and WHY do I want to? Well... of late I have been having many incidences that are happening to me, of which, aren't pleasant at all, to say the least. Is it that I have a "woiyeeee" face? Is it my warm heart that is betraying me? or is it that I am too polite that I bring out the bitch in someone??!!!
I have been busy and not in touch or rather mingle a lot with people lately that I find that people have become mean overnight! Is life too harsh for you such that you constantly feel the need to frustrate any person who is just simply happy??!! Gosh! People need to style up and relax! Kueni wapole.....
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Scars
Never be ashamed of the scars that life left you with.
A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed,
You endured the pain and God has healed you. Aameeen!!!
A scar means the hurt is over, the wound is closed,
You endured the pain and God has healed you. Aameeen!!!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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