I AM THE MOTH....

It was such a good weekend for me and Monday and Tuesday being an extra holidays added to the fun. I didn't feel like going back to work but butter and bread have to be put on the table. My kids had an extra day off yesterday so I let them slept over at mom's so they didn't have to wake up as early as me.

I was pissed off with Ezra when he suddenly mentioned that he had not finished his homework. This was the second time; he rather lied than to spend his CNY break doing what he was supposed to do. Boys!!!!! I had to stayed up until nearly midnight just to help him. Believe me when I say their homework are so hard. I ever failed his math!!!!! and of coz he cried - I spanked him and although I felt guilty after that but I had to do it. I explained to him I love him that was why I had to discipline him. He is grounded for 2 weeks and are being refrain from going to Anddy's clinic which he and the sister likes to do every weekends.

He seemed to be able to take it and I am going to be more strict with them now. Lord, just give me the wisdom and the strength....

Alas; I am the Mother Of The House....

Happy Chinese New Year!!!

Let's welcome the tiger!!!!. Needless to say; I was also busy this new year - busy eating!!!!!! Today is the second day of the tiger year. I spent half of the day feeding the rascals (I am trying to be a good mother..) Of coz, woke up around 9am upon hearing the MOTH leaving the house to help the mother in Kampung. He decided to leave the rascals with me coz it was raining. Poor kids, they didn't have breakfast before the father left. So searched the kitchen for things that I can possibly turn into something edible AND nutritious. Ended up making scones!!!!! Kids didn't fancy it. By the time they had breakfast it was lunch time. Emmmmmm so tired!!!!!!!! and I haven't taken my bath yet!!!!

Searched the kitchen again. I decided to cook mee hoon goreng. I had dried shrimp blended with red onion and chili, I had dory fish and broccoli and egg. Everything thrown in and walla!!! Kids loved it.

The kids were promised a swim by the uncle at Four Points. So around 5.30pm we went over. It was quiet......

I went over to tHe Spring to meet up with old friends. Unfortunately the place was so pricey we decided to go to Top Spot for seafood. Being the second day of CNY the only stall that was open were the Muslims. I am not being racist here but it was a very poor service, they cut throat, greedy and you just name it; you got it. I guess it happens every way during this time of the year.

I am sorry for my overseas friends; Hsioa Fern, Edward and baby Gavin who came all the way from Seattle, Jo from London, Angeline and hubby and Florence from KL and Aimee from Bintulu. I should have been a more proactive host.

Next trip, I will open my home to you and serve you all the food you love so much and didn't get when you are all away.

Have a safe journey home and hope to see you soon.

Bon voyage!!!!

What do you know.... It's the end of January. See, I told you how time flies. Early Monday I took the day off cause I was not feeling well. What a start to 2010. The doctor diagnosed me with having asthma - that is not new. So I am on inhaler now. This morning I went to see him again because I was not sleeping well; for 3 days!!!!

I was thinking of a high pressure water jet. With Chinese New Year in two weeks, promotions are every way. My drive way is in dire need to be cleaned. By hook or by crook I told the MOTH (man of the house) to get one and one we got. Lets just wait when he can run those.

How time flies.......

Before I know, I have been blogging for 2 years!!! I admit sometimes it is very hard to put stories on the blog. I am forever wondering whether posts I will be posting be interesting to those who willingly read my blog and sometimes I do feel that I need to give the best to those "followers". Thus came the long 'silence'. Then there will be days when I don't even know what to post and sometimes there just be merely laziness and Facebook that sidetracked me. Can you blame me?

Before I go on, Happy New Year 2010 to you. Resolutions? I wouldn't lie; I need to lose weight. This time around I have set a target. I want to be able to lose at least 10kg by December. I want to look good for my family photo which my brother schedule to happen before Christmas this year. Can I do it? We have to see.

*** photo courtesy Eric of Mushroom

This was taken 1 month after the birth of my daughter. I agree I was never a slim person but I have since gained extra load......

So how was 2009?

Personally, I had a wedding and two funeral........ and an addition to the family.

2009 was a turbulence year for me and my other half. It was a trial time. Financially it will be hard but I guess we are trusting God in that area and we have to put on hold some of the things we planned just so that we can just adjust.

I have never like changes.. because it exposes me to the elements that I can't control and when I can't control, I loose focus and when I am not focus nothing gets done. It applies to my every aspect of my life be it spiritually, career or monies. But I will have to also remember that; all that I have is the Lord, He provides for all my needs and nothing that I am lacking. I might not drive a big car but I get around, I might not eat KFC everyday but mom cook good food and I might not wear Chanel at least I am not naked and I sleep well at night.

I want to start my new year with a positive note. If over the last year(s) I've make you upset and I said things that may hurt you; accept my apology. Thus I am mere human. Please do not judge me because when you do, you are stereotyping me. I am not as bad as you think because I can be worst. Do not even try me because it will change how I look at you. I dare you!!!!!

That's it personally.

Besides that, I aim to do justice to "my dwelling place". I've been neglecting it for a simple reason - suddenly I have a baby in the house. My in-laws will bring Robin and stay with me. My own has grown-up; they make different messes. So as it is, I have to put all my plans on hold (iskh.... iskh.... iskh....). I hope this year will be different.......

Again, I try to separate myself from attaching so much on material things and anything that is not good for ones' soul. I need to patch-up with Him and that is the most important agenda this year. Forget slimming down, forget the house, forget the leads target. I need to focus my eyes upward.......

What about you?

Merry Christmas!!!!!

Enjoy your holidays and remember the reason for the season..

and in case I don't log in by new year, I guess HAPPY NEW 2010 TO YOU TOO.

Thank you for supporting me this 2 years and maybe later I'll share with you my resolution for the new year.

HO! HO! HO!

xxooxx
Just Doli and will forever be Doli

Congrats!! Gabriel & Ritta!!

Welcome to the club...
My advise: Enjoy your life together (Love like you have never loved)
Start to have kids maybe after 3 - 4 years later (enjoy your sleep now..)
Build your financial (you need it when the babies comes)
Strenghten your relationship with each other/parents/sibling/in-laws
(you will need them one way or the other)
Build your dreams together - go see the world, enjoy each other.

ShiokNya!!!!

Did I tell you guys how I enjoy my weekends now? I get to wake up later, do things with my favourite people, get to see the 'world' more...... and next week for 3 weeks, we will only be having a 4days week. Now that is life.

I told friends that I am taking leave from dieting this month. So I had on one of that day, went over to Tomoe for another Japanese Pizza. Last Friday, I went to the 4 Points for buffet with colleagues plus Catherine who came back from the States months ago.



I enjoyed myself very much. They served Italian, Chinese, Japanese and it was sumptuous. I think so far they have the best menus; not as if I've tried others. If you like this buffet maybe you can try the Japanese Buffet at Riverside Majestic. A few weeks ago out of the blues Julia invited few of us to Meisan, Grand Margaretha. She felt like having BBQ Duck. Grand Ma was also having Seafood Buffet at that time. By the look of it - delicious too. Must try one of this days. Oh BTW, the duck was absolutely a must the next time you dine there.

During Ramadan, we tried the buffet at The Banquet.


That was sumptuous too. Emily kept saying, we should do this at a faster rate coz age is catching up and so are the diseases. Later we wouldn't be able to eat..... How true..

But besides the food I guess we enjoy each other company's. Give us another 5 years; see if we can still go and eat those food!!!

And the good news is; we are going to 4Points again on 16Dec09. This time we are eating for free!! Yeah!!!!!! The Boss decided to have a 'small' gathering there and at least this time we know where to 'attack' first. Am looking forward to that.