Snapshot of a different Lifestyle

Thought it would be interesting to take a snapshot of a different kind of life with most people of this cohort. 

Recently, a friend commented that almost all my activities these days are focussed on highest needs of Maslow’s Hierarchy – Self actualization

 

Interestingly enough, this is indeed the case for this assetless, debtless, relationshipless person… who hardly find any more kick in making money from the stock market, from scoring more recognition in career advancement and even the lack of envy for the more successful   

I could achieve contentment at the minimal effort, which leads to the cruise. I appreciate and treasure whatever little or much I already have, and somehow lack of craving for anything else more

Given that I suddenly find time in abundance… my urge to try something exciting and meaningful led me to philospophy and religious study, voluntary work, salsa dancing,  with many more in the pipeline. Staying healthy and fit becomes a priority, no longer taking it for granted as before

Many have always thought I was a conservative and risk-averse person. The only evidence of this false perception is how my life was shaped up by the key decisions I made.  Recently, this venture has reached the next level of thrill as well as insights           

Meanwhile, the world spin along… some friends poked fun, saying I suffered from the typical ‘mid-life’ crisis of an over-worked white collar. Others politely commented that I should enjoy this Self-Actualization Honeymoon while it last – which sounds like a no-regret, at the very least

Let me get back to enjoy this moment of “Self Actualization”

KS

 

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Motherhood

SZ, as my sis told me, kids will ultimately know who their parents are. So no worries about her being close to your mum for now. Like you rightly pointed out, just need to put in more effort and you will see the reward. As they grow and learn more things, the satisfaction is really strong, seeing them grow each day. Which is why I insist on bringing X home every night and “fulfilling” my duty as a mom.

 X is running a fever these few days. Must say that I have been very fortunate till now. He has been quite a healthy baby. Just cos he is teething now(3 teeth at 1 go), he started running a fever a few days ago. I felt bad too, cos when he was running a fever, we continued to go to work and it was my mom-in-law who first brought him to see a doctor. Then last night past midnite, his fever came back again. He was running a fever past 39 degree. GN was so worried and insisted that we bring him to see a doctor. We nearly sent him to A and E, good thing we managed to find a 24-hr clinic in Yishun….

 Lots of things to learn for parenthood as well. Like the fever will last for quite a few days before it subsides. And of cos the sleepness night to take care of him….

Enough of these parent talk I guess, before we bore the rest to death…

 BZ

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My 1st Post on the new site

Hello all!

It’s been a looong time since I last wrote an entry on the blog. I’ve been busy, giving birth, looking after my body post-birth, working and working… My new job has been keeping me drained and tired at the end of a workday. Some days, after work, I just don’t have the energy to talk to my hubby, and from the moment I stepped into the car, till the time I lie down on my bed, I have not stopped yawning and stretching my neck muscle! This is definitely not easy money. Instead of a seasonal peak where I have to work extra hard at my ex-company, this new job is exhausting, BUT interesting so far. As I’ve been learning new things everyday. So there’s no regret so far! But for the sweeter, tangible things (reward) to come, I’ll have to slog for at least another 3 years, until the time my company (hopefully) goes for IPO!

Anyway, enough about my work. Now, about my new-found motherhood. Actually, I haven’t had the major emotional change or lifestyle change since Jovi arrived. Maybe it’s because my mother has been helping me a lot, taking care of Jovi from day 1, and I’ve to admit that this is our fortune to have her helping out! Otherwise, I probably would have collapsed in exhaustion/depression! But still, sometimes I have the feeling that I’m not being a good mother, especially when I see Jovi wanting my mum more than me whenever she needs some comfort. It kind of made me feel like… hey, what’s the point of having a daughter when she doesn’t ask/look for you as her emotional support? Well, maybe it’s still early days, I’ll just have to do a bit more, and see how things turn out… But having said that, I will still go out for my friday night drinks with my hubby when he’s in town! Hehe!

OK for now, gotta get back to work… Yes! I’m working in the office on a Sat evening… ‘coz I’m going on leave on Mon & Tue, so gotta clear some outstanding stuff first. And no, I’m not going on holiday AGAIN… but doing my duty as a mother, as my mum is going on leave!!

Ciao! Till the next entry! Take care, everyone!

SZ   

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We are into May

We are into the month of May and it has been really quiet on the blog. So I thought I should just made some noise.

The weather is really bad these few days. So many people are sick in the office. I am not spared. And my little one caught cough from me. This is a very tough month for me. With exams just round the corner, another business trip to go and having to give priority to other half since  his exam is only 2 weeks away as well……

I was hoping I can have enough energy to stay up late at night after my boy is asleep to study, but my body just kept resisting it. Can’t wait for June 9 to come. I will be free then. Keeping my fingers crossed that I just passed the exam, dun need to repeat any subject.

How is everyone?

BZ

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