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10 Things We did on Mother’s Day

Tiger girl blowing bubbles with her grandmothers

Tiger girl blowing bubbles with her grandmothers

We celebrated Mother’s Day yesterday. It was extra special for us as the kids had the opportunity to celebrate mother’s day with both their grandmothers this year. Here is the list of things we did on Mother’s Day.

 

1.Praying to GOD.
We started off the day by going to church as it was a Sunday.

Roti Prata and Chicken Curry

Roti Prata and Chicken Curry

2. For lunch we had what we desired to eat.
There is no need for  expensive lunches at restaurants who overcharge for Mother’s day. I had what I was craving to eat. Roti Prata and chicken curry.

3.Visiting a game arcade
What better activity to indulge in after lunch then to spend some time at the gaming arcade. The kids were extremely thrilled to have a round at the Daytona cars and other machines at the arcade.

The 3 moms

The 3 moms

4 Having a Photo Shoot taken
This year we went for a photo shoot at Hort Park so that I will be able to capture more moments of the kids with the grannies in their yearly photo book.

Monkey boy and Doggie boy goofing around

Monkey boy and Doggie boy goofing around

5. The kids played with apples.
It was so much fun pretending to be William Tell. A pity we didn’t have any bow and arrow sets around or it certainly will up the fun.

The kids posing for the camera

The kids posing for the camera

6. Play play and more play.
Who says that play cannot be the highlight of any park outing?

On the sea-saw

On the sea-saw

7.  Playing at the playground
Seven  heaven for the kids as there was a mini playground within Hort Park. All 3 of them having a go on the sea-saw with their dad.

Brinjal

Brinjal

8. Looking at plants
As it was a horticulture park that we visited there were plants/vegetables growing at the park. Here is a brinjal plant which we spotted.

White blooms

White blooms

9. Looking at flowers

We also spent the time looking at the blooms there. There weren’t as many flowers there as compared to Botanic gardens or the Tulipmania which we recently visited but I did managed to get a few nice captures.

Sunset in the park

Sunset in the park

10. Enjoying the Sunset

Having a romantic moment while enjoying the sunset in the park with R while the grannies look after the kids who were having fun running around.

How was your Mother’s Day?

 

 

 

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20,000 Days and Counting

Book Cover

Book Cover

20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Your Life Right Now by Robert D. Smith is the latest self-help book which I have read.

No Reserves. No Retreats and No Regrets

In the 3 sections of the book Robert covers stories by different individuals who died young but have lived their lives to the fullest.

All of them have these similarities in their lives.

– They are motivated to live life to the fullest

– They know their purpose in life

– They have a plan on how to live their lives.

Robert talks about going out and doing the things that matter most to you. Celebrate your achievements as and when they come along as they will help boost your confidence and keep you marching forward in life.

You decide

YES or NO

You, yourself are in charge of how you lead your life. To spend time meaningfully or simple to waste the time you are given on this earth. It is your choice how you want to lead your life. The mindset that you have victim or problem solver will affect your view on life.

There are many different examples given on how yo can lead fulling lives and it is not beyond you.

My thoughts

You never will find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.

Charles Buxton British author b. November 18, 1823, d. August 10, 1871

I found this quotation in the book very meaningful as it is all in the mind to get anything achieved. Nothing is not achievable if we put our mind to it.

Planning without implementation is useless so it’s best to take action and to do it now while you are still alive. I like the prompt questions given in the 3rd section in the book. It gives one some food for though or how to live a more meaningful and action packed life.

It is important to find your strengths and work on it. Belief and have faith in yourself. There will always be naysayers around and people more then willing to put you down to stroke their frail egos. Experiences are sometimes overrated and I do agree with this point. What others experience doesn’t equate to what you will experience.

Their failures do not relate or equate to yours. It is up to you to create your own personal experiences, take chances to make your dreams come true and face fears head on.

It was a really refreshing short read and certainly inspirational for anyone who is seeking clarity in life.

Get your copy of 20,000 Days and Counting: The Crash Course for Mastering Your Life Right Now today.

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