Teacher Day dinner

Appreciation

One of the most powerful things in this world is not success or money. It is appreciation. Without it, success and money is worth nothing. I know of people who are successful but do not appreciate those who have helped them achieve it or appreciate the people in their lives who lend support. It is not just the big things that people do for it, but the litte small things that matter. Once we think we are self-sufficient and no longer need these people or their presence, then that is when we end up alone in our success and no one to share it with. Yes, we may be able to make new friends and connections but if we do not know how to appreciate people, we end up losing them too.

A woman, in particular, needs appreciation from her partner. Once neglected and put on the back burner, she feels unloved. A woman needs her man to make her feel sexy, feminine and wanted before she can respond to him. Many men once they have chased and gotten their partners, ignore this part and then wonder why their women are so cold towards them when they want intimacy. Physical intimacy starts long before the act in the bedroom - the loving word, texts, gestures and calls...

If a woman is not worth all that, then it is just a physical act and don't blame her for not giving her heart and soul into it.

Catching up on my Movies

Haven't been to the movies for a loooong time and finally got my movie fix two weekends in a row. Watched the Expendables 2 last Monday and Batman yesterday night. Great movies, great company! Yeah, I'm glad I've got movie buddies, especially now that my kids are watching movies with their frens and no longer with me.. New phase of life - so roll with the 'punches'...seek out new ways to meet my needs. I like watching movies but why watch them alone when I can watch it with someone who is equally into this sort of thing, and still can go for supper and chat after that?  I'm certainly entering into a new phase of my life - the empty nest phase - slowly easing into it... was hard at first (read my earlier posts on how 'lonely' I felt during the weekends) but now that I've got company and friends who are equally 'lonely' on weekends, I don't have to lament anymore. In fact, I've got company during the weekdays too! Now my social calendar is so full - I've got to actually juggle it. But it's a great feeling to connect. Human beings are essentially gregarious creatures. They need families and they need friends to be close to. If families aren't there to meet their social and emotional needs, there's always friends and  acquaintances. The more I make an effort to reach out to people and meet them and know them, I realise there is a world of strangers waiting to be 'discovered'. Strangely, I myself am also discovering more of myself as I interact with new contacts. I guess different people bring out different aspects of me - depending on their interests, personalities and life experiences. Looking forward to my weekends now   - it's no longer just filled with housework and exercise. In fact I have to space out my housework throughout the week so that I can find time to go out on Friday, Sat and even Sunday! When I came back last night at 2 am, my family remarked - "wow, mummy is now coming back even later than us!"

Grand night@fairmont

Really rocking Saturday night

R is also for really rocking! Went to Handle Bar at Sembawang to chill out and what a rocking place! There were so many cool bikes to ogle
at and bikers too... By 8 pm it was quite full with bikers coming in.. Harleys, Hondas...Gleaming mean machines that got my heart beating fast, haha...I can't believe it's been 5-6 years since I rode on one but I'm dying to do it again. The menu was creative with its descriptions and the food was great, worth the long bike ride there. Had the beef stew and the meat was unbelievably tender. The wine was nice too..downed with stuffed jalapeños! Rather humid night for eating outdoors so we adjourned to Holland V wala wala bar to catch some live music. Another glass of wine and we were rocking away to the band! What a great Saturday night and the mild hangover this morning was worth it!

Weekend R, R and R

R for rest. Slept 9 hours.. Delicious. My weekend treat - sleep as long as I like. Now at market for my prata kosong n teh Tarik. Life is good. I'm grateful for whatever experiences and friendships I hv made up to this point and looking forward to new ones. Two days ago, while mulling on finding love, a thought entered my mind- why not let God love you? Yeah. I should just relax, love myself and let God love me too. I like the way I feel with my class 4 G. In fact I like all of them very much! They are such sweet kids. I enjoy teaching them n being with them. Thanks, Lord, for the blessing! If work is fun, it is no longer work.
Who's the first one you share with when you have good or even bad news? I rem years ago I wanted someone Ike that . Well now I realise I hv not one but a few to share with. I'm really happy yesterday when I heard I have an opportunity to go to Perth this Sep for an educational tour! That was one of my wishes - to go other countries to study their school systems,,especially in the area of sports and health! Thank you, Lord for the blessing and love.

This week despite an unusually heavy period and battling the cold, I managed to keep up with some exercise. Pretty pleased with my figure as it is now. Not perfect definitely, but then what is perfection? I think contentment is easier to attain. I'm contented with my figure. I feel healthy, strong n fit. That's most important.

R also stands for responsibility. Lots of chores this weekend n some work to catch up with, but it's ok. It's part of what makes up my life n me. I hope to get some recreation - perhaps meet up with someone for a drink or do some shopping. Keep my social skills going. This wk at the gym I managed to make a new contact n looks like there's going to be opportunities for sport get togethers.

Well time to go get my watermelon.