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Do One Thing Everyday that Scares you

I came across this great quote yesterday morning:

Do One Thing Everyday that Scares you.

And I've just put it into practice.

- I brought my husband + son to church.

- I tried on clothes from the kids department.

- I ran - longer & further than i thought i could - after an 18-month hiatus.


It really is a challenge to do this.
Well, of course you do it mindfully and not brave things simply to 'get it done'.
It really puts yourself out there, and to not live in fear.


Anyway, i guess it's the traditional Good Friday charm.
It's one of my fave days in the calendar.
Good things just always happen on Good Friday, dun ya think?

2-7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am turning 27.
It may just be the last time i 'celebrate' my birthday.
cos frankly, if turning 27 costs me so much agony, i really don't wanna look at 28,
or God forbid, whatever that lies beyond.

I was thinking of doing something special for myself.
Just to feel like myself, or rather, a better, time-forgotten version of myself.
And i do think i deserve it, after the last 1 1/2 years given to pregnancy, marriage, and motherhood.
The last time i looked & doted & focused on myself, i was 25.
And then i stepped in too deep into this....

It's a cliche to say time passes too fast.
I think more likely than not, it's cos we don't cherish to day to day.
i'll be the first to admit that i don't.
I almost will my entire week away, in my eagerness to see the weekends.
Mondays-Fridays are like 80% of our lives...so what does it say when we want it to pass quickly and then turn around to say, "wow, time flies!"?

I wish i can do a lot more things.
I wish i have time to run, without thinking if that extra 2 hrs are better spent with my son, seeing as it is, more than half my day goes to work.

I wish i have time to do yoga, or just be quiet.

I wish i have time to read a good book, esp the last 2 i bought in good intention.

I wish i have time to do a facial mask at home.

I wish i have time to just chat with my husband about nothing. Not household stuff, not our son, not our maid, not money, not the car, not arrangements...just nothing in particular.

I wish i have the time to cook everyday.

I wish i have the time to bring my son to the park/garden every day, just for him to gawk at the beautiful greens.


So, back to turning 27....
How should I mark this birthday?
With a trip?
With a family thingy?
With a personal run?
With a blast or a party?

Or maybe just surround myself with all things I love.
Things that allow me to be in my element.
I haven't used that phrase in a while - in my element.
Prob cos i haven't felt that for a long while.
I love that phrase.
It's when people are intrinsically themselves.
Unlike being in a comfort zone, being in your element is like bringing up the best of yourself.
You aspire and inspire when you are doing the things that you love the most.

For me, these would be:
- when i run & stretch
- when i see beautiful clothes
- when i travel

interiors

Love this kitchen. It's so uplifting with that special green.
And it doesn't look claustrophobic even though it's tiny.
probably cos there're no overhead cabinets that cramp up further.
Love love love the stark white/green contrast.
Idea!




Love the elegant wall colour on the right picture.
Gorgeous!


- with or without the striking wallpaper, this looks FAB!

I am getting quite into houses these days.
Me & Terence are planning to move in 5 years time,
and I want my next apartment to be totally my last, or at least, very permanent one.

I like my current place, but it's just too damn small.
And the estate is hardly...erm, pristine.
I'm not complaining, cos for one thing, it's seriously affordable.
Housing hardly costs us any worries, and it's more than sufficiently covered by just 1 CPF.

But i don't know if i want my kids to grow up here.

Anyway.
So lately, i've been looking at housing/interior stuff a lot.
I really like large living rooms...just cos our young family spends the most time there.
And hopefully, 3 bedrooms at least.
one for us, one for marco and one for the maid/computer/study area.
I actually don't mind outlying areas as much...cos it's more serene.
This place is super convenient & closer to the city, but for some reason, i don't feel peaceful here.
I feel a lot more at home at my mum's place, which is quiet + green.


And this site is a great inspiration to have a beautiful + cosy home.
hope u have as much fun as i did!