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2020 Week 04 Update

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Today is the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year and to all readers who celebrate this festival, “Xin Nian Kuai Le“. This is the year of the Metal Rat.

Our week was the usual, with the children being themselves. We got both of them new phones since that was something I was planning to do for a while now since they will be starting new phase in life, but because of their good O level results, we did this earlier than expected.

Other than that, I am enjoying the slower pace of life these days because of Chinese New Year. The city pretty much comes to a standstill during this period and its nice to just stay at home and chill.

We are also going across the causeway for an engagement in the extended family, but that’s something I am excited about going and not excited about being stuck in the causeway traffic jam.

Have a wonderful week and to those living in the region, enjoy your CNY break!

2020 Week 03 Update

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I spoke about having tears of joy and happiness last week when GG & BB get their results and that is exactly what happened! Both of them did much better than expected and when I first saw their scores, I actually had to see it twice to believe it.

They both scored Distinctions in unexpected subjects and in some subjects where a distinction was expected, it didn’t materialise. But all in all, we are very pleased with their results.

Since both of them have already gotten into their courses through an early admission exercise, their results confirmed this and they can’t take part in any admissions exercise. Their new schools have already sent them messages confirming their admissions, so that’s a real load off our heads. The children can’t stop smiling since the results.

This big news was pretty much our week. We have promised them new phones in this new stage of their lives, so that’s what needs to be done this next week.

Thank you to everyone who sent positive vibes our way and said a prayer for GG & BB. Thank you again since your vibes and prayers have been heard and acknowledged by the universe.

Have a greak week folks!

2020 Week 2 Update

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Tomorrow is the day. In slightly over 24 hours we will know how GG & BB will fare in their O level exams. GG’s anxiety is over the roof and she will flare at anyone who dares cross her path. We have been giving her a wide berth over the last few days. I am also giving her more cuddles and reassurances lately. BB on the other hand, is more chill, but as we countdown to the results, I can see some anxiety in him, but it’s not as bad as GG.

I am slowly getting back into my work frame of mind and getting into the routine I had before I went on holiday. It’s taking longer than I expected, but I guess, this is because I am getting older!

I still haven’t figured out what I want to do this year with my life, but I want to think things over thoroughly before coming to a decision, so that I don’t break them the first chance I get.

If anyone can send some positives vibes our side, please do so, so that tomorrow, we are happy and the tears in their eyes are those of happiness and not sadness!

Have a wonderful week!

2020 Week 01 Update

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It’s 2020 and we are in a new year! Hope this year has been good to you so far.

We arrived back in Singapore after a wonderful holiday and its back to the usual for us. The children, for the first time in more than 10 years didn’t wake up early to go to school. We all felt a little weird that day when we saw school children going to school, but they stayed at home.

This weekend is also super free for us since they don’t have Hindi school or tuition for the first time in years. It feels slightly strange, but it’s our new reality and one that we are getting used to.

The children are also meeting friends and catching up on what happened in the last month they were away.

I have not yet started working on my business full-time, but am starting to do so. Somehow, it seems to me that I should start on a Monday, which is tomorrow!

Have a wonderful 2020 and a great week ahead!

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year folks! Its the start of a new decade and out with the old and in with the new!

2019 has been an intense year for us, as regualr visitors to this page will know. BB & GG sat for their O level exam (results of which should be out in the next two weeks or so) and I got more grey hair during this period than even the PSLE exams. The one silver lining which allowed us some respite during the exams was that both the children got an acceptance into a course of their choice. This means that as long as their meet the minimum requirements of their chosen course, their admission is confirmed once the results are declared.

I am hopeful for both of them for 2020 as they embark on a new chapter in their lives. They will be studying subjects they are interested and passionate about and I hope this translates into doing well in school and living their best lives.

On the work front, things were a bit quiet in 2019 as I was more focussed with the children this year. I work with some wonderful ladies and in 2020 want to expand what I am currently doing.

On a personal front, I have decided that that my word for 2020 will be “Bloom”! I am a fairly ecclectic person with varied interests and this year I want to expand the interests that consume me during the year. I want to bloom both personally and professionally in 2020 and give my best to whatever I do.

I also want to work more on this blog and provide interesting content. For a blog where I write anonymously and don’t share content with anyone and anywhere, I have great pleasure when I see all those who choose to follow me because you think the content I post is something you are interested in. So a huge Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Here’s wishing all of you a very Happy New Year! May 2020 be the best year of your lives and hope you achieve all that you set out to in the year. I leave you with a quote from Albert Einstein – Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.