Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
With 2009 coming to its 3rd week, my life is slowly returning back to its daily routine. As like the year before, with the kids safely tucked away in school in the morning, I've got a few hours to burn, hanging out with fellow school mums, hitting the gym about once a week, climbing up Bt Timah Hill & a dip in the pool to keep my endorphins released. Once in a while, I get to have breakfast with the husband, our morning date, if his eyes permits & sleepiness doesnt get in his way.I'll be starting my digital art lessons again in school tomorrow. It will be in CCK for abt 1.5 hrs just once a week. Just like the economic downturn, I got to know from Angela, that the school computer training business have been kind of slow too. Unlike the year before. I am so ever grateful that I still have my freelance design work to keep me going & get me some spending money of my own and a little some to stash away for rainy days. Hopefully the freelance work will keep coming & looking at how things are going, it looks like I will be kept busy for the next six months.
I have been in quite a hiatus as far as my K-Drama obsession is concerned. I finally finished watching 'Worlds Within' & I have to say its nowhere near the league of 'My Lovely Samsoon' or even 'Snow Queen' for that matter where Hyun Bin is concerned. It is still a watchable series though. Maybe hugely saved by its clever scriptwriting. I have yet to resume watching 'The East of Eden' already in its 38th of 50 odd episodes - no thanks to the slow server connection everytime I try to login to watch it online. I heard they are extending the episode probably affected by the sudden exit of one of its lead actress Lee Da Hae. I am quarter way through watching 'Billy Jean' starring Lee Ji Hoon & have yet to decide if its a hoot or otherwise. Our Sunday mornings are made sweeter now, especially for the husband as 8TV is showing reruns of' Snow Queen' followed by the sappy 'Tree of Heaven'. My only grouse, as always is that it is dubbed over in mandarin ;p
Monday, January 12, 2009
I got a missed call this morning. Of all calls to miss it has to be one from the clinic. I was more excited than anxious. But surprisingly calm when I made the return call. All was well. Nothing to worry about. Just have ultrasound done yearly, monitor & make sure that nothing increases in size or develop any pain and all will be well, Insyaallah.Alhamdulillah. My husband was happy beyond words. I didnt realize the extent of his worry until I saw his reaction. I have yet to make any breaking news to any family members(except those who happen to read my blog that is) as I do not think it is anything that warrant making them worry over. If there is, I would want to make sure what my choices & options are before I drop the bombshell. Thankfully I do not have go through that phase. I guess my bad cough & flu that's been plaguing me for a few days is just a speck compared to this. But as of right now, I do wish I am all well & in the pink of health so I can start my gym routine with my fellow buddy-mummies once again. Now that its almost worry free, I can finally move on to my next worry-whatever that may come next that is. As of right now, I'm elated, calm & at peace....
Saturday, January 10, 2009
What better way to calm the anxiety on a lazy Friday afternoon than having a giggly time with your girlfriends. A last-minute plan that see just part of my Saint girls enjoying ourselves with a hearty late lunch. Even though its a mere 2 hours, I think its the whole idea of knowing your friends rallying around you just make me feel more sure that all will be well. Manage to have an early celebration for the young 26++++ old Rima whom as I speak is spotting a new look which I cant wait to see. Happy Birthday Girlfriend! May u have a wonderful day ahead with your loved ones :)
Friday, January 09, 2009
I finally went for the ultrasound as advised by my Dr - just to be sure & safe, she said. The radiologist was nice & efficient, straight-talking & in the freezing u/s room, I was met by another surprise. she not only confirmed one but found another 3. I was surprised at myself for feeling unbelievably relaxed. Maybe I have been through this before, maybe I know its not so serious as I have the tendency to get all these weird bumps and lumps all around my body. She's almost certain that the 2 were water-based(or known as Cysts which are fluid-filled sacs), so its pretty harmless, they might even burst by itself she claimed. But the other one she found was deeper therefore she cant ascertain for sure that it is just benign. She also told me looking at my ultrasound, that I may be one of the unlucky few who would have to have yearly ultrasounds as she saw many more small developing ones. She asked if I was stressed at work as it was one of the main factors of the hormonal imbalances which causes such occurences. And I was like, that's so weird, how stressful can I be? So she deduced that it could just be my hormones then running rampage in my body. So the biopsy results will be out next week, then we'll be more sure what step to take next. I know it is going to be all right, as my gut says, but at the back of my mind, I cannot simply expel the 0.0001% chance of the inevitable 'what-if'....but whatever it is I know I going to ride this tidal wave bravely & stronger yet again....
Monday, January 05, 2009
I am so glad that the Bohemian look is here to stay.I am drawn to the Bohemian look like a bee to the flower. I cannot resist Hippie chic ensemble, & forever feel that the already very much loaded jewelry stand is in dire need of more new additions. I suppose my family & friends can attest to that as my wardrobe & accessories are usually in the warm earthy tones of browns, oranges, reds & sometimes green. I saw this combi on the web but I start thinking twice about parting with over US$6000 for the whole combo...but wait I may have (if I dig deep enough) some of those mixes. And I think mixing & matching what I already have is the way to go - recycle, reuse, reassemble, the new mantra....
Sunday, January 04, 2009
I suppose its kinda late for year-end reflections as we are already coming to the 4th day of 2009. But I have to add 2008 was indeed a memorable one. It was a year glittered with family weddings, a year where old friendships were rekindled & good ones maintained, a year where the family did a few adjustments in the financial front, where the husband entered new territory as he added yet another 'consultant' title to his resume. But I suppose all does end well. I was mostly doing digital art-training in schools apart from some freelance design works. Financially, I am not where I want to be-yet, comfortable but not at a point where I can kick back my shoes & lay back - for now at least. The year opened up with a welcomed opportunity where freelance work is concerned. The outlook looks positive but as we have been there & done that before, we will never put our hopes high until we know for sure where we are heading. I also got news of good friends adding little ones in this coming year which automatically put us in an awkward position of finding the right answers to when we will be heading there next by friends & family alike.
Last Year we spent our new year eve with my glam-momsy friends over in the North, This year, although unplanned, we ended up spending a cosy time in a neatly tucked corner of MC at T3 where the kids run around & the mums play catch-up for a good(at least) 6 hours. Even though there were plans to go somewhere or even walk around, we eventually just sat around & chat & eat, & eat again for the whole time. Too good that we didn't even realised 5 hours have passed & our butts are still stuck comfortable on the Mc Cafe Sofa.I think if not for the husbands calls or the kids hunger pangs hitting them again, I wouldn't be surprised if we would have stayed til midnight to at least hear the fanfare of the fireworks (if ever we can hear it over in the east!). Certainly a good end to the year & a good welcome to the 2009 :)