Birthdays: My favourite occasion

My dad's birthday was on the 31st December. My mom's was on the 9th January. I wished I was home to celebrate. We'd go to a restaurant and maybe get a cake, blow some candles, order some nachos or a seafood platter, talk about random stuff and just enjoy ourselves. I don't get to celebrate birthdays so much given the fact that I am geographically located too far from my loved ones. I know to some people birthdays are not all important. But I personally see birthdays as something to be cherished greatly. I don't know if you could see that already. Whenever a close friend's birthday is nearing I am the one who gets all the jitters especially if there is going to be a celebration. If it's only gonna be a cake in the park or just a card with a cute cupcake, so be it. I think a birthday should be an annually celebrated occasion to measure how far you've gone, how mature you've turned, how much success you've achieved, how blessed you are, and ya know, just to be thankful that Allah has given another year for you.

The end

Winter break: Hamilton & Toronto

I honestly don't know where or how to start. I think I will write several episodic posts about the trip. That works for you?

As you all might already know, I spent my holidays in Toronto, Hamilton, Washington and New York. We had an all-you-can-eat sushi dinner on one of the nights.

Shrimp skewer yang sangat lazat

My first ever curry puff

My home made steak with mushroom gravy + baked potato

The long awaited boxing day was not as anticipated. I didn't spend much on that day. We went to Toronto Eaton Center, one of the hot spots in T-town. I bought a pair of new Aldo heels (again... that's cuz I'm slowly building up my shoe collection) and a bubble bar from Lush.

Under the huge reindeer in Eaton Center

The line ups for 'hot' stores are beyond limits. I remember Abercrombie & Fitch 's queue. Apparently, they placed two half naked hunks and a couple of girls in tiny skirts at the entrance to attract more customers. Boy they sure did.

The comforter bubble bar. Smells sweet like cranberries, cotton candy or some sort. Very moisturizing and of course comforting.

To be continued

Back to Canada

I apologize for the hiatus. My holidays are over but I like to declare my own prolonged holidays. Let's add another 3 days shall we?

We crossed the US/Canada border yesterday, experiencing a full white view of the land and snow storm as anticipated. It was about positive 10 degrees or so when we left New York City. Once we set foot on the white grounds of Toronto, it was minus 25 degrees. That's a 35 degrees change. I was wearing a thin layer of tank top, a thin wind breaker, a coat and only leggings. I now am so thankful for the extra layer of fat I had put on these couple of months.


Welcome back to Canada. I don't quite like it.

Oh, Happy New Year!

Central Park

Fin

End of Fall term 2011

A couple of days before my last paper, I went for a shopping spree. I had to go to the mall with intentions of returning something and to get a lip balm and a couple of stuff. Turned out Aldo was having this sale and I just can't resist it. I got myself a cute faux fur sling bag for 14 bucks! That's a nice bargain.

Bodyshop pun taknak kalah. Buy 1, get 1 50% off. Buy 2 get 1 free. Buy 3 get 2 free. Buy 4 get 3 free. Crazy kan. So I splurged on a new moisturizer, tinted lip balm, facial wipes (to wipe off make up), lip & cheek stain, face brush, and coconut oil for hair. I went to Walmart where I'm supposed to get sanitary pads, panty liners, and tooth paste. I end up filling up my cart with chocolates, candles, pasta, bread, covergirl new lipstick, useless things, etc.

I sat for my last paper this morning. That was the fin of my Fall term. Which means... I'm on a 3-week hols!

Gotta start packing. My flight to Toronto is tomorrow at 5.30 pm.

Fin

Powerful women stick together

They say that you only know a small portion of yourself. The rest is up to the outsiders. How much is this portion of yourself that you think you know?

I can list a few to describe myself. I have gotten to know myself better through comments from people who are very close to me:

Negative qualities
1. Extremely indecisive/fickle minded
2. Hot tempered
3. Cranky
4. Unapproachable-looking
5. Defensive
6. Stubborn
7. In denial, etc

Positive qualities
1. I forgive easily
2. They say I have good taste in food
3. Easy going
4. Open minded

I can list more but that would be time wasting. I realize that I am built up mostly with negative characteristics. Does that bring me down? Nay. I know I'm not all saint nor credible enough to become an example, but I know for a fact that bad characteristics doesn't mean you're a bad person.

Chin up, look at the bright side. With all that defensiveness, stubbornness, madness, over competitiveness, who knows one day, all these traits might help you battling against a rival in trying to acquire a million dollar project?

The key is to use your negative traits wisely by channeling them toward a positive outcome. And that, is a sad news about me. I always fail to do so. Nevertheless, I still like to think of myself as a powerful woman with all the qualities I have. I just need to learn that being powerful does not imply the right to oppress.


Fin