Happy New Year everyone! Have you thought of your new year resolutions yet? If not, think of it now! Better late than never ya! Hehe.
Well, frankly speaking, before this, I have never thought of any. Maybe because back in my hometown, I'm running a normal Singaporean life - one who is stressed trying hard to juggle between work, family and finance. There is just no time to spare on other new "activities". But then again, these could be just an excuse or maybe lack of organization?
Thankfully 2010 has been a great year for me! No doubt that the kids were a handful most of the time at home, but at least, that is all that I have to tackle. With no stress from the working world, I am able to focus on the kids.
2011... There'll be more to look forward to. We'll be going home for good! And I'm so looking forward to it, I THINK... Hehe. As much as I love my current lifestyle, I do miss my family back home. But then again, I'll miss the carefree life here. Going back means back to the workforce and lesser family time. Arrrggghh! This is so confusing. Mixed feelings inside of me. And the worse thing about it, is that there's nothing I can do. We have to go back for sure, sooner or later. I mean, how long could we possibly be away?
The best I could do is to enjoy every single moment now. So, here I am, listing my new year resolutions. :)
The best I could do is to enjoy every single moment now. So, here I am, listing my new year resolutions. :)
1. Spend more time with dear and the kids
- I admit that I am with them all the time, but that was just physically. My mental mind is somewhere in the virtual world. I'm guilty of being too caught up with the net, searching for new recipes, hooked on Facebook and blogging. I shall spend lesser time on these activities, and limit it to just a few hours each day. Like what dear always say, "How about sitting on the sofa with us and watch TV together?" I promise to do that more often ok dear! :)
2. Quality is better than quantity
- I need to get this into my big head. Being a kiasu mum, I think most of the time, I focused too much on the amount of revision Zac & Nana do at home. When I'm feeling ambitious, I want them to finish up at least one chapter of the English and Math assessment books per day. What was I thinking? This is totally against what I learnt from my teaching diploma course years ago. Learning is supposed to be fun, not a drill. I am guilty of forcing them to sit on their chair for hours, trying to finish up all the written work. For a change, there will be more educational games and teaching materials for them to play with. Like what my lecturer used to say, a balance between play and studies is always the best!
2. Quality is better than quantity
- I need to get this into my big head. Being a kiasu mum, I think most of the time, I focused too much on the amount of revision Zac & Nana do at home. When I'm feeling ambitious, I want them to finish up at least one chapter of the English and Math assessment books per day. What was I thinking? This is totally against what I learnt from my teaching diploma course years ago. Learning is supposed to be fun, not a drill. I am guilty of forcing them to sit on their chair for hours, trying to finish up all the written work. For a change, there will be more educational games and teaching materials for them to play with. Like what my lecturer used to say, a balance between play and studies is always the best!
3. Improve my driving skills
- I really want to build my confidence for driving. I need to overcome the fear of going on to the road. To tell you the truth, I only dare to drive on familiar routes around the area. Haiz... I guess I need more practice. Like what dear always say "Practice makes perfect!"
4. Drink more water
- I am such a coffee addict. When I worked, all that I need to get my day running is a cup of coffee, and it's just once a day. But now, things have somehow changed. Each time I feel like getting a drink, my eyes will be glued to the packets of 3-in-1 coffee in the cupboard. And when temptation gets their way, I'll probably be drinking my second or third cup of coffee that day. I seriously need to stop this! I need to drink more water, not coffee, not juice and definitely not rootbeer!!!
4. Drink more water
- I am such a coffee addict. When I worked, all that I need to get my day running is a cup of coffee, and it's just once a day. But now, things have somehow changed. Each time I feel like getting a drink, my eyes will be glued to the packets of 3-in-1 coffee in the cupboard. And when temptation gets their way, I'll probably be drinking my second or third cup of coffee that day. I seriously need to stop this! I need to drink more water, not coffee, not juice and definitely not rootbeer!!!
