Positivity
on Dec 7, 2009 in Leisure Pursuits Musings Sometimes its hard to stay positive when its one thing after another...and nothing seems to go right. I don't think I need to go into details as I'm sure many mums would be able to relate to that. I'm glad that I don't get many such down days but whe...

All nerves at the school on Results Day
on Nov 19, 2009 in Exams Waiting to see how you fare in exams especially major ones, has never been something easy. I guess its not so much whether you feel elated about good results or disappointed with bad results...I think for the kids its the burden of fulfilling expecta...

Tops Sites Tuesday 34# - Two random things about yourself
on Nov 18, 2009 in Top Sites Tuesday Just two things and I have trouble picking which one I want to share. I guess I'll share a little something serious and personal and something else on the lighter side.Well for starters, I'm a sticker for principles and I have very little tolerance w...

Wishful Wednesday
on Nov 10, 2009 in Musings Okay here's my own little meme for Wednesday. Mid-week is always a great time to wish for something. You are half-way through the week and know how its turning out. If its not turning out the way you want it, there's always a chance for it to change...

Top Sites Tuesday #33 - Board Games
on Nov 9, 2009 in Toys Top Sites Tuesday Kids Apparently this weeks theme at Top Sites Tuesday has been brought on because when it’s cold outside everyone looks for something fun to do inside. Well, it isn't cold outside for us but it sure is rainy. So...board games, anyone? Admittedly, the ki...

Frugality and Decor - Why not?
on Nov 8, 2009 in Home Decor A friend over at Moms The Word drove home the point that just because she decided to be frugal, doesn't mean she cannot decorate her home nicely. She got a very good bargain when she bought herself a baker's shelf and decorated that corner with reall...

Fruiting Plants
on Nov 8, 2009 in Leisure Pursuits Garden Some time ago, my neighbor gave me a papaya from his plant. It tasted so sweet and the flesh so smooth that we decided to use the seeds to plant our own. The plant has borne us many fruits and buying papayas from the fruit seller has become a thing o...

New Technique to Rob - You've been warned
on Nov 7, 2009 in Lessons for Life This is the latest technique used by robbers. It seems feasible so take heed.Warning to all the ladies out there; and men please inform your significant other. (And, hey, it could happen to theguys!)The Latest Scam: Robbing Females using the restroom...

Clean Start
on Nov 6, 2009 in Leisure Pursuits Growing Up Kids The kids sure had a great time yesterday. Fats had his fill at a Holiday Villa High Tea, which was the school's annual year-end party for Prefects. I decided to arrange for him to follow a friend for this event as I much prefer to be at another event...

So Not Into Pretend Play
on Nov 4, 2009 in Mommy Moments Kids This week's theme at Mommy Moments is about Pretend Play. My three boys, were not very much into pretend play. For the most part, their pretend play centered around action figures. and even that was for a very short stint only. The Korean Boy has alw...