A little hopeful...

Assalammu'alaikum,

May your day has been great! I for one, hoped a little too much, but it was a good thing, and a good experience.

I was expecting my period early last week. So when there is still no signs, I took HPT, two actually. Both came back negative. And I was determined to see a doctor next week if there is still no signs.

It finally came today, on day 35. That is such a long waiting game. And so I was just 7 days late, and nothing more. There's always a next time.

I guess I need lots of food to down this false alarm anxiety in me now. I am kindda glad and disappointed all at the same time. Glad, because it didnt let me visit the doctor, waste $50 and get the same news now. Disappointed because I was really hoping this is it.

Maybe baby wants more money in the bank, and a more relaxed ambience. Maybe baby just dun want to be born in late or early of the year. Maybe baby wants to share birthday month with parents. Maybe maybe maybe baby just dun want to come this year. Or maybe baby wants BFF to get hitched first. What I know is, Allah SWT knows best. It is just probably not the time yet.

I am also happy, that I now know a little bit more about labour packages and the cost. So more knowledge comes more preparations. That would also mean, more money for baby. I do have a target to reach before baby news come to light, so in a way I am glad it is not now because I was a little behind that target.

Besides, husband had just begun jogging and trying to lose the tummy weight. So that would boost a better chance next time, right? ;) I can probably run with him in the next few days to kill the anxiety.

So, shall I end with a "looking forward to more better news" today?

Well, you can help by praying for me. :) And, I almost forget! I can't wait for May to greet me. Two weddings coming, and I cant wait to wear my Silk Route!

And a text message from both husband and Mama H came simultaneously, both cheering me up for a better next time! And so, yes.. To a better next time! Till I blog again...

Yours Truly,
Eager to be Pregnant Wife!

Wassalam.

Kids : Now & Then (Continued)

Assalam,

Sorry for abruptly ending my earlier post. I had troubles blogging with my new Note II. It doesnt automatically save my writings like the iPhone. The phone keeps locking me out and left me at where I started. I had to manually click the save button and click of the draft post to continue writing.

So yes, I got punished further for complaining about a teacher scolding me. Now? Well, some teachers these days do deserve some parents coming to question them. There are more rules. Some teachers these day simply teach for the sake of putting food in the mouths at home. Some of whom had been teachings kids like me often end up scared of possible sues and what not from parents if not the kids themselves.

Then, we resort to library visit and friends' house to do up our assignment or projects. During my time, projects only exists in upper primary. Small scale ones begin at Pri 3, usually was a Science project. Growing beansprouts, or sew molds growing on bread. Now, now.. we have kids in preschool bringing home assignments. Now, isnt that a huge difference? They used google, microsoft powerpoint or simply print and paste.

Speaking of preschool, those in my era probably only attended K2 before hitting in to what they call the "real school" at Primary 1. In my time, we rarely have Malay or Indian teachers teaching us, so we ended up learning Mandarin. And back in my time, when we made friends, so did our mothers. In fact, our mothers often call each other to make sure we aren't lying when we said we dont have any homework or when there are excursions.

And how our mothers made friends, you asked? Of course, our mothers all send and fetched us from school. They would come an hour early to catch up and chat till we are finally out. When some mothers need to work, they seek help from stay-at-home mothers to help send their kids home or bring them home and the working mothers would fetch from there.

Now, I doubt many know their children's friends and family. We all have our own group of friends, and some probably had forgotten how to make new friends in real life - too much virtual social network, maybe.

We used to just approach other kids and made friend instantly. Now, wont we see mothers staring at their kids when they approach someone they dont know? Some even resort to choose friends for their kids.

Now, we register our children's for school way ahead. Some parents actually registered the moment they got pregnant! 

(I typed this four or five times on my Note and it keeps exitting blogger with an error! Pls fix this!)
Anyhoos...Breathe in.... and out! And let's type it all over again on a PC for a proper ending eh?

So yes.. I don't know how "kiasu" I will be when my time comes to welcome a junior into my little small family. All I wish for is to be a happy and contented mom, have a great loving and understand father for my children and have great, happy and healthy children.

Well, what are your thoughts about kids now and then? I know I missed quite a lot on the subject. Share with me!

Yours Truly,

Anxiously waiting for some good news..

Wassalam.

Kids : Now & Then

Assalammu'alaikum readers & friends. I hope all has been well with you and family so far..

I had just realised that I have begun to say phrases that spoke my age....

You know you are not that young anymore when you start saying phrases like "kids these days" and often referring back to "my time". Yes, I know.. I am having a hard time coming to terms to me being not that young anymore. So much that I began to resent those who keep saying they are "old already" when they turned 21. Urgh..

The famous cliche right.. You wont know the value till it is gone. Youth is one of those things. The sad thing is, there is no way to get back the youth you had wasted. Now you know why parents nag and nag when they see you waste your youth?

I understand now, now when it was probably too late. I should have studied harder (not that I didnt study hard enough). I should have taken another diploma 7yrs ago when there was opportunity and lump sum cash inflow. I should have focus on my education and career (not that I am of any less value now, mind you!)

Today, I have a Bachelors Degree with Honours (2nd upper Class), I have my own registered business (though a lil stagnant - still young so it is really normal), I am happily married, I have a flat to my name (well it will be official in 3yrs time). I am blessed. Blessed with good brains and an upgraded Iman insyaAllah.

Oh wait! I am out of topic... signs of aging? Oh noooooo....

Ok back to topic. Kids : Now and Then.

Back in my time, we dont see many parents coming to the school angry and ready to complain, instead have parents who are ashamed that school called them to complain about their kids. I used to complain to my mom about teacher punishing me for "no reason" and ended up getting punished by her.

To be continued....

Hello Samsung Galaxy Note II

Assalammu'alakum readers!

Yes finally, after 21 long months, I finally return to Samsung. I had a Samsung Omnia Pro before I made the switch to Apple's iPhone 4. That transition was a no-brainer. It was super easy to operate the iPhone. So when I switch from something anyone can use to something that anyone can personalize and customize, it took me a few crawls before I could stand up and start walking.

I used my $100 voucher so it wasn't painful for my pockets. And I had to make a quick decision because the voucher has an expiry date. I initially wanted to wait for Samsung Galaxy S4, but figured it might take longer that anticipated.

I was really torn between S3 and Note II. Well, thinking I've got a lot of fancy stuff that I badly wanna doodle on, I decided on a Note II. I kept it untouched for 2 days. Yes, it was in its box, untouched, while I decide on using it or letting it rot until S4 comes.

Seeing my husband playing with his S3 killed me. Well, whether I use it or not, the price is still going to be at least a hundred less (if I were to resell or trade it in). So screw it, I ended up googling the must-have apps, and start jotting a list down. And no, I wont list it here unless you really want me too, reason being.. well there are so many bloggers and forumers out there who already wrote the list, my list will very likely be the same list anyway.

So I didnt play around until I have most of the apps in the phone. The only app that I used on my iPhone and cant seem to find it in PlayStore is a good reliable app to download my xin msn dramas. I havent finish searching though, but I would appreciate if someone can recommend an app or two. I often have people suggesting me apps that can download youtube videos - I dun want that. I dun youtube to watch my drama, I surf xinmsn.com to watch the dramas that I will always miss. (Can't blame me, I reach home at 10 if not later from Mon-Thurs, husband often date me out on Fridays, and weekends, often get caught up with something!) So I would love an app that can download those videos so I can watch them without killing my data usage.

Oh the only thing that got me so pissed with the phone is how it keeps wanting to sync every account I have. That is atrocious! I hated that. Old photos ended up appearing in the Gallery and I couldn't do anything to remove it. So I end up deleting the Gallery and downloaded another app to view my camera photos and screenshots. And it keeps asking if I wanna sync my FB as well, and I kept picking "Don't sync" everytime I log on. And it almost killed me because my google account is not my gmail account, and it kindda think that my gmail account is my google account and we (both me and my Note II) got confused and till date, I dunno which account it is using as the google account. Crap, right? I know.. And don't ask.. I am just as confused now~

Enough of my poor transition plight. Now, I believe there are so many Apple users who are converting to an Android base phone.

Well, 3 years ago when I was so happy with my Samsung phone, everyone was complaining about it not being user-friendly, and that Apple is the best yada yada yada.. Now look, everyone is using Samsung, aren't they?

And I often hear ppl crying saying it is still not user friendly, these people probably should just stick to iPhones, because anything that is not Apple are pretty much customizable and you are suppose to play around with it. There is always something new about the phone that you'll learn along the way. 

The only thing I complained about then was that it wasn't touch screen then and it was frustrating to press the arrow key to get the "arrow" to go where I want it to click. Otherwise, it has been awesome. The music was always loud and clear, the photos were great. Then again, I am no longer an avid music listener, nor am I a photo geek. I am just a simple wife, who is contented by watching local chinese dramas on the go, and running around imparting knowledge to those who wants them. And most importantly, a great husband who is always there for me.

Speaking of which, I have to admit. I have became so lazy lately. A little tired, and I frantically dig out my phone, dial husband's number and request him to pick me up. You all know how I dread asking for help especially so for others to pick and ferry me around. It really changed after I became Mrs. So to those independent single ladies, be ready for a change when you upgrade. It wont be immediate, but it will gradually get to you. ;)

Someone might have just "cursed" and say "Upgrade? you mean Downgrade, right?"
Well, depends on how you see it really. Upgrade because you know have someone who is another you but not you. When you get married, it just means you are a unit. If someone talks about your partner, you get a strong impact and sometimes a tendency to defend and cut the crap, and when someone praised your partner, you tend to accept it as your credit as well. So basically, both your strengths and weaknesses are now shared.

Downgrade, maybe if you see it as having to prepare for two instead of just yourself. But I see it as sharing still. Now, if I cant finish my food, husband's there. (And that explains why my husband is expanding!) Haha!

And now, it's not just my room, it is our room. And yes, I often nag a lot about some stuff not being where it should be and all, but what's that compared to having someone be with you 24/7, sticking through when you're crazy, crying for no reason, mad, uttering words that makes no sense, laughing, drooling, snoring, and all the ugly long list. All I want to remember, is the smiles he bring me, all the random talks we talk about, the fun we have together, and the best memories we created, and I hope he does the same too.

Oh back to my phones, I still use my iPhone 4, no, we still use our iPhone 4, and I think I shall keep it till it is not usable anymore. ;)

Gotta run now,
Till I see you again,
*winkz*

Wassalam