Cheers 2018

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Happy New Year my dearests! The year is so brand new, still fresh and extremely promising.

I had a wonderful start to 2018.

First and foremost, I did New Year's eve away from my relatives - a tradition that has been on for the past 20-something years. Let me say it again, I did not spend New Year's eve with the rest of my relatives like how I've been doing for more than 20 years. And you know what? It was awesome and one of the best New Year celebrations I've ever had. So much so, I'm thinking about carrying on with this new thing from now. 

And then on the 1st January 2018, I had my very own family - Mom, my Sister and her family, my Brother and his girlfriend join my Husband, kids, Daniel's girlfriend and myself for dins at my home. And that too, was so much fun. Too much fun. This is how it is when my Sis, Bro and I get together - we crack jokes nonstop and get the rest of the family into fits of laughter. Yes, my home on the 1st January was overloaded with so much happiness. 

In spite of being totally knackered out because of the night before, I still managed to cook laksa and nasi lemak with all it's condiments for my Sister for dinner that day. Whenever she's in Malaysia, she's got all those cravings for Malaysian food and I try my best to satisfy all her cravings. And it was worth it because she enjoyed the spread that was laid out. Not only her, everyone did.

And after that, we had an impromptu family photo session as our last family photo was taken in 2010. Long overdue, I say.

So here, I would like to wish all you amazing readers a 2018 that is super awesome, bringing you great health, loads of wealth, abundance and unlimited happiness. 

Keep the vibes sky high, keep smiling and stay positive!

My Offsprings #Thankful

Before I get into my topic of the day, I hope this picture answers your questions and doubts. Again.

Wokay, so let's get on with what I'm writing about today. My kids. My offsprings. My heart. My everything.

One is 22 years, the other just turned 21. Kelly and Daniel. Let me give you a very short summary of how they were like when they were kids.

They were pure rascals. Anyone will tell you that. They were not afraid of anything or anybody except their Daddy and his belt. Yea, all my husband needed to do, was to put his hand on his belt and they would turn into little angels immediately.

I was often ridiculed for giving in to my children. The smart-a$$es of Malaysia used to say that I needed to be more firm with them. But I knew very well what I was doing and how to handle my own kids. I'm a person of pure intuition and that's how I raised them. Based on intuitions and instincts. I never followed so-called 'laws' on how you should raise your kids. They are not robots. You don't need a manual to know how to handle a child.

When they did something funny, I laughed. I couldn't help myself. When they were unkind or unintentionally rude to others, I would take them aside and explain to them why it's wrong to behave in such manner. And when they were naughty, yes, I disciplined them. In private. Because although they were just 'kids', but I was always sensitive towards their feelings and never made them embarrassed in front of others.That is probably why some people thought that I was a 'couldn't care less' type of Mom who gave in to her little brats.

But look at them today! Sure they drive me up the wall now and then. But that is just a tiny defect compared to the abundance of happiness they bring me. They are independent, I can rely on them for just about anything and I love the fact that they are very caring. They are so opened and honest to their Daddy and me, and we've brought them up in a such a way, where they know that they can talk to their parents about anything and everything. And that took a lot of hard work. 

I'm ever so thankful that in the type of world that we live in today where many many youngsters are so troubled, my kids are have turned out to be exactly how I've envisioned them to be.

Thing is, I am a Mother to them when they need a Mom and a friend whenever they need to let off steam. Like how many people have said that we look more like sisters and brother than a Mom and her kids, I can very well also say that I'm mostly like a big Sister to them - especially when we fight haha.

In short, I've never used tactics on my kids. I always used techniques.

xx

From Cairo to KL?

Hello everyone. I'm so so sorry for disappearing for such a long time. I've been unbelievably busy in helping my Son set up a little something. Even my social life had taken a dip as I was and still am hands-on in this. I've missed you guys a lot too, especially when I'm unable to respond to some of your emails.

So yesterday while I stayed awake throughout the night to make sure that my daughter and her 3 study group friends who were staying over, were well fed and all, I received a pleasant surprise in the form of a call from this person whom I haven't spoken to for maybe 3 or 4 years. And we made up for lost time by speaking for a solid 3 hours or so last night.

Anyway, I got to know this person from back in the days when I used to go on facebook groups and such. There were loads of mentally unstable people out there at those groups (he's one of the good ones, tho) who used to abused each other and religions back and forth. We spoke often and have seen each other through video calls (after I developed a trust in him), but nope,we have never met in real.

And here's the scoop: He's Egyptian, he's built on muscles and,,, he's coming to Malaysia! Yes folks, this person is coming here to work. According to him, he had initial plans to venture to a particular country (I don't think it's fair for me to mention which country) for  work. But after some of his friends who decided to come back to Cairo from that other country with negative feedbacks,  he changed his mind about going there.. Instead, he chose Malaysia and his answer was, because he has many friends from his home town of Cairo who are working and living here in Kuala Lumpur and they feel very much like home here. And they've encouraged him to start a life here.

Well, smart choice dude! Because there's no place like Malaysia and also, Malaysians are mostly warm to Middle Easterners. Can't say the same about other countries, especially with their mentality of being heavily prejudiced against Middle Easterns.  (This is why I can't help but worry whenever my close friend says he will move to another country because I care about him a lot and never want him to experience the unpleasant consequences just because it may make more cash). Holidaying in a foreign country is quite different than being an immigrant and starting over.

Anyway, the strange thing is, just 2 hours before he told me that he's coming to Malaysia to work, I was on the phone with another Egyptian friend of mine, Sam, where he told me that he will be leaving Malaysia to go work elsewhere. Within 2 hours, 2 Egyptians telling me - one's coming to Malaysia and one's leaving Malaysia - how ironic!

Meanwhile, have a good day and I love you guys so much!