I'm still alive....

Okay okay.. I know that I haven’t been blogging… and my excuse is that I’ve just started work and before that I didn’t have much access to a computer.. although my husband and my mom would not agree to this statement but that’s what my excuse is going to be.

My first couple of days at work went well. I’m slowly trying to get use to the work environment at my new office. Also trying to get use to the different perspective that I have to take at work. Learning all this new terminology and focusing all efforts on one industry that is so vast is just not funny. That coupled with the various assignments that my boss has handed out to me. But I’m not complaining, I get to learn new skills, new knowledge, new information and hopefully get opportunities to improve myself further.

One thing that I enjoy most is the traffic. Yes, you might think that that is lame but for a person who has been braving the KL traffic for 6 years or so.. one will definitely appreciate it. My first day driving back home from work was absolutely bliss – I was so happy with traffic conditions, despite it raining before I left the office. It took me barely about 20-30 minutes to get back home as compared to a whopping 1 hour or more last time. Ah… the simple pleasures in life. A friend laughed at my happiness at not having to brave the KL traffic anymore. Hah, at least I don’t get stressed up anymore when they decide to close the rounds around the KLCC area whenever a major event takes place in our country.

Other than that, I’m coping fine. One other thing to cope with is the fact that I start work at 8 am! Arghs… that’s really early. Try to have breakfast at that time.. it’s just not happening… guess it’s just a matter of getting used to… but I officially get off work at 5pm… which is good to a certain extent, and because of better traffic conditions, I probably be able to work longer hours in the office (not too sure whether it is a good thing or bad – not yet able to decide).

Other than that, more updates on Olivia coming up soon! So stay tuned!

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! It's a day when most of the single gals (and most married gals, though they would not admit to it) look forward to receiving a bouquet of flowers from their significant other or in some cases - from a secret admirer! It's also a day when some of the guys go all out to impress the girl whom they are trying to woo.

What am I going to be doing this Valentine's day? Well, I'm most certainly not going to be rushing out with all the other lovestruck couples (not that hubby and I are not in looove with each other - but more so because everything is ridiculously priced!) as Olivia is sick. Poor girl, she's down with a fever. But she has been an absolute darling despite being unwell. Am thinking of going out for dessert with hubby....ice cream maybe but it all depends lah....

Just wondering whether we're turning into boring old fuddy-daddies... sigh.... perhaps we enjoy different things in life at different stages of our lives..... and I have a beautiful daughter to go home too! and a Great Hubby! That's good enough for me.

Happy Valentine's Day. Hope that your day went well with lots of lovely presents, flowers and surprises.

New phase of life....

Every human being go through many phases in their lives right from the day that they are born till the day that they pass on. I've been through a couple of phases in my own life and is now embarking on yet another new phase in my life. Lately, I find that the phases in my life are becoming shorter and shorter. I got married about 3 years ago.... or 2 years and 7 months ago to be exact. Became a mother 19 months plus ago and now I'm enroute to becoming a mummy again! I'm a bit apprehensive on whether I would be able to juggle being mother to two kids below the age of 3. Olivia will turn 2 when baby no. 2 is due. Many ppl tell me that this is an ideal age gap but I'm not too sure myself. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited at the prospect of becoming a mummy again it's just that I hope that I would be able to provide my children with enough attention. Attention that they so deserve from me.

Guess not making things any easier is that fact that I will be changing jobs. Yes, I'm finally moving on from my current job, going on to do something else related yet different in a whole sense. I'm actually excited at the thought of starting my new job but yet I have this sense of trepidation in me , worried at the unknowns on the job.

Hah...when there is nothing exciting happening, nothing really happens... and then everything starts to happen at the same time. I'm trying to put on a brave front when facing these new challenges in my life. Taking everything in stride and trying to savour and every single moment. Wish me luck...

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!

Yup, CNY is here already and the week long break that everyone was looking forward to has come and gone. Sigh...how quickly time flies when you're not at work but just enjoying lounging around and doing nothing. I had a good break although I fell sick on the first day of CNY with Olivia following suit a couple of days later but i totally enjoyed just not going to work and not having to battle the mad traffic of KL!

We went to Genting as well as Elvin thought that it would be a nice change... The weather was great but there was just people everywhere...it just felt like the whole world was there. We took some nice pics of Olivia enjoying herself just running in the cool air... will post them up later. That trip reminded the both of us why we don't go to Genting that often and that we should never ever go during CNY again!

We spent the first part of the break in Ipoh, enjoying the local hawker cuisine and spent the first day of CNY in Sitiawan at Elvin's second auntie's place. It was a normal gathering of relatives and their respective families every year. The highlight for the kids came when it was time for them to line up to get their ang pows. The order of the dishing out of the ang pows was according to age and generation. WE, were the last ones to give out the angpows as Elvin was the youngest of his generation. WHen if came to our turn, Elvin, being the joker that he is, told the kids that they need to earn their angpow by answering a question correctly. They had to tell us the name of Malaysia's second prime minister...for a while there was silence, the kids scratching their head trying to figure out the name (or maybe they were trying to figure out whether this uncle was for real). No one was able to give us the answer and an attempt came from his second auntie who proudly said that he's the father of the current deputy prime minister.... guess, the question was just too tough... Looks like we have to think of easier tasks for them next year.

We spent the rest of the CNY break back in KL. The person who enjoyed herself most would be my darling Olivia... As with her fascination with dogs, every house that we visited, there was at least 1 dog there..maybe also inline with ushering in the Year of the Dog. hah...

Anyhow, I missed the gathering in Kemaman where my dad's side of the family normally congregates and wakes up the entire Kampung Tempurung with their boisterous laughter and noise. No, I don't think they need firecrackers! My sister had a blast as you can see from her blog entry here. Maybe I'll be able to enjoy it next year.

It's a new year of the Chinese calendar and I hope that it marks good beginnings for everyone. I've got a few new beginnings this year too, of which I will be blogging about in due time. In the mean time, Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone and enjoy the rest of the CNY celebrations.

Fascination with Cats and Dogs

Olivia's vocabulary has increased by leaps and bounds over the past few months. Now she not only says the words but also associates it with either the object or animal or person. Lately, she's been really fascinated by cats and dogs. And I think between the two, she prefers cats. Much to my chagrin as I definitely prefer dogs over cats anytime.

She can be kept occupied for quite sometime just watching the cat or dog lying on the ground, stretching or sleeping. (That's quite an achievement by Olivia's standards as she's a bundle of energy). Watching is the only thing that she does, as although she appears to be brave, she is not. She's easily terrified by the dog or the cat as it tries to approach her or even seen to be taking a step towards her. Straight into the nearest person's arms she will go for some comfort and safety embrace!

I just find it really cute when she's that fascinated with animals and her affinity for them although she's actually scared. Scared yet fascinated.

Guess, that's just what makes them so adorable! Hopefully the next time I would be armed with a camera to catch her in action.

Goodbye 2005 and welcome 2006

It's the 2nd last day of 2005. In a couple of hours, we will be crossing over to 2006. A brand new year. Hopefully a better year than this that is going to end soon.

So many things happened this year. I would not go into the nitty gritty of things but I'm hopeful that next year will be better for everyone.

Enjoy yourselves. Make some resolutions!

Happy New Year ppl!

10 things that I am thankful about....

I was replying a friend's e-mail the other day and it suddenly struck me that this is something that I can blog about.....

10 things I am thankful about.......
1) I am thankful to God for my family and the many blessings that He has lavished upon us
2) I am thankful for my husband who has really been there supporting me all the way
3) I am thankful for my good friends who are there for me when I need them
4) I am thankful for my new CG, where I think that I can learn and grow and hopefully give something back in return
5) I am thankful for the doors that God has opened for me and the opportunities that He has created for me
6) I am thankful for the gift of Life
7) I am thankful that I can enjoy and cherish each day with my daughter, husband and beloved family members
8) I am thankful for the help that I get from my parents and parent-in-law and my maid too
9) I am thankful for God being the shelter from the storm when things get tough, especially the way this year has gone
10) I am thankful that I am able to continue to know the Lord better with each passing day

There you go... 10 things that am thankful about.....