As kids see it. . .

I was driving slowly towards my mom's place when I noticed my two kids wandering about with their two friends at the parking lot near their school. I rolled down the window and was about to 'lecture' them on 'I told you not to go out' thingy but I held my peace when I noticed my daughter's tear stained cheeks.

Her story. . .

Jan Jan (my cousin) and the other boys laughed when Able (a smaller boy) fell. They didn't even help him get up and so we did (pointing to herself, my son and Able's sister Avie). Now, they don't even want to play with Able.

Then, tears came streaming down her cheeks. I looked at Avie and she was also in tears. While the two were crying, I looked at the 'victim'. . .there was indeed a bruise on his head and mud streaks on parts of his face. But he was smiling as if nothing happened.

Kids....they have compassion for even the tiniest and simplest thing in life. . . .

Sunsets

A quickie. Just to share. . .taken at one of the resorts in Tuaran. It was on one of the Saturday evenings when the kids would just say "Come lets go jalan-jalan." So off we go....jalan-jalan and sharing one of the many things we love with our children...

Hoping a restful break. . .

It had been a hell of a week. . . .;p) I hope (*fingers crossed*) this week would be a restful one coz it's suppose to be a one week school break. We had exams in school, papers to mark, deadlines to meet, an exam to study for and still the packing to do at home. Exams and papers to mark. . .well not to say that I'm lucky or what but 2 of the 4 classes I got could be rated as 'weak' students so going through their papers was not a arduous task. Deadlines. . .there was a lot of running here and there involved. Hope that would help me shed those extra kg, but to no avail. (*giggles*) Exam. . .geezzz, I've been asking students to study yet here I am in the same boat. It's just days away but I'm still goyang kaki. 98% of things at the present home have gone through relocation already while the other 2% will be a last minute thing then. There goes my hopefully relaxed break then....

Well, to start of this week, I went to a garage sale. . .lots of interesting items and my kids managed to wheedle their way deeper into my pockets. Nothing for me this time though I managed to bargain a bracelet from my cousin who got it from the same garage sale later in the afternoon. Such a terrible thing to do especially to a younger cousin (*whatever :p)

That's it then all. . .will try to blog some time again....

Can I forget....

Do you find it hard forgetting something you are suppose to forget??? A girlfriend was sharing something 'painful' she was going through and I was at lost for words to comfort her. I couldn't find the right, soothing, calming words that some could do. She'd walk to and fro with her gestures here and there and all I did was sit, watch, nod plus the 'uh uhs' and 'hmms'. She'll stop and look at me and says "Ok Lola, you're here to listen. . ." then continues rambling. Then she pops the question "Can you forget. . ."

I reflected back on her question and wonder whether I could possibly forget and just simply delete something from my memory especially when it has a very strong impact in my life. The truth is I guess it's difficult to do so. At times when I've convince myself that I have put it behind me, it'll creep up at odd times!!!! Some say share it but probably the 'shoulder' I cry on is not comfy or spongy enough to absorb all the tears and. . . saliva;P. Then I guess it's back to making peace with the memory of it.....ooohh, the intricacies that life has to offer.

But, any chance of doing so?

An update???

Weiiii, really am a terrible blogger. . .it's been way past a month since my last rants and ramblings. Busy??? You can say so. It's those days when work piles up and need immediate attention while at home...hmm another phase in my daily routine that really needs undivided attention.

There were inspectrates from KPM inspecting every nook and corner of the workplace and even eyeing every movement we made....to find faults?? Nah, not really so they say but rather to lead us back to the so called right track from which we have detoured. It was a tensed one week for most of us with some colleagues receiving very discouraging comments. But just to reflect on it made me smile....we were so prim and proper with guys in ties and the ladies neatly dressed. After the nazirs left, gone were the ties and the neatly dressed. Just to please lah....

Then there's the frenzy packing business again. Packing seems endless. I have packed heaps of boxes and gave away a few things for the SASS Jumble Sale yet things doesn't seem to get less. Yep, we're moving. It's just a few meters away from the present house we are at. On a hill overlooking Kg Pangasaan with the view of Mt Kinabalu if the clouds permit it is were home will be very soon. Home, no house rent to pay for!!! Hey, but in the process of the home to materialize....there was 'digging deeper into the pocket'. It will be worth it though. Edward complains about time and hands....if he had extra hours to the 24 we already have and extra hands of his own, then he sighs.....

I miss a lot of things - badminton, our sunset walks at the beach, reading and also the IH music making and chit chats. Hopefully soon we do get the time to do-re-mi!!!

Well, cries for undivided attention at home could be heard probably all through out Kg Pangasaan. Will keep posting;) Cheerio people.....

Finally....

Finally, found the time and means to upload a picture here....a very dusty looking Ed playing at his favorite spot at my parents' place. Right at this moment as I am frantically hitting keys on my laptop, he's sound asleep. His sleeping patterns are topsy turvy these days. He may either fall asleep very early and be the alarm clock the following day or he may stay awake till late at night and wake up late morning. Pity him because we have to carry him then(which would of course wake up a grouchy 'baby') to send him to my parents before my bro sends him to nursery. Nursery doesn't open till 7 a.m. but I have to leave early as not to acquire a very red print on the punchcard.

That's it for now....enjoy what is left of a blissful weekend amigos, coz I am with a bunch more of chores to finish before Ed wakes up ;-p Is that blissful then? Hahahaha. . . .

It's been a while....

It's been a while, eh? Yep, I've neglected this small portion for my rants and ramblings. It has been busy days....being a mom to three aggressive, trying yet wonderful kids plus a cikgu to students from all walks of life plus being a do-re-mi teacher at home plus....and a few more other beings. Sometimes, I feel it weighing down on me as I sit pondering the day's achievements or disappointments (if any ;)) A few months back, a friend commented about getting to do something for oneself - engaging yourself in a new interest for one - so as to loosen a bit or maybe a lot of the tension brewing in life. Guess what....I did, not in one but a few and so far I haven't regretted it.

Two of my IH girlfriends were looking at the world around through their eyes - photography! On their encouragement, I risked *giggles* myself getting one dslr. Regrets? None whatsoever. My sociable seven, frustrating four and terrible two kids were always my subjects. Models in the making with their many faces of expressions. Haven't gotten myself a 'partner in crime' though since one of the girlfriends has left for greener pastures (better chewing material for the cows!!) and one will be leaving soon. Well, a sharing partner is always around, but he gets to be the model most of the time!!!

Another one is......hmmm, got to leave that for another post. There's the sound of Edward's 'vrooming' home from taking out the rubbish.

Cheerio people! Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!!!