Writer’s Workshop: 5 Things You don’t know
5 Things You Don’t know about me
- I keep to the appointment time and are punctual for any appointment. If I’m running late I will tell the other party in advance.
- The only alcoholic drink I really enjoy drinking is Bloody Mary. However I’m okay with just Tomato Juice or other vegetable juices.
- I have a very good sense of direction and seldom refer to the map for directions.
- I can cook up a 4 dish meal with dessert within an hour.
- I always love teddy bears however since the kids were born my interest in them have waned and see them more as decoration pieces then one of attachment.
5 Things I am knowledgeable about.
- Teaching elementary school kids. I have been at it for the past 10 years.
- Baby wearing and Breastfeeding. I have been using carriers for all my kids as they don’t really like to be in a pram. All 3 have been breastfed and I’ve yet to wean Tiger girl yet.
- Handling multiples. Anyway from 3 to 43 on a daily basis. I used to have 43 kids in my class now it’s just the 3 kids and me and the ratio is really much better.
- How to set up a WordPress blog, creating graphics and writing articles. Did I mention that I’m also a freelance writer?
- Cooking and baking. I’m cooking for the family during the weekdays and have been making 3D cakes for the kids birthday. An upcoming project will be to tackle a 3D playable Angry bird cake which Doggie Boy has ordered for his 5th birthday later this month.
5 Things I know nothing about
- How to earn a constant stream of income online and become a WAHM.
- Economics. I barely passed the compulsory units back in University when I was studying for my commerce degree.
- What the kids will grow up to be in the future.
- Whether we will still stay in Asia or retire to another country in the future.
- Skillfully handling office politics and being “sweet” to all the snakes and vixens in the workplace. Maybe that’s why I feel more at home with the kids then at work.
5 Things which I believe in
- There is a GOD , a superior spiritual being, that is looking down and taking care of us.
- I should be true to myself and my family. There is no point better satisfaction then seeing your love ones healthy and happy.
- Working on relationships which are important to you like marriage, kids and important family members . Drop all other toxic relationships/alliances irregardless of whether that person is immediate family or not.
- Life in this century is much harder then our parents and forefathers have it. Even though they don’t have the modern conveniences that we have but life was certainly less complicated.
- Be optimistic. There is certainly light at the end of a tunnel.
Kimberly
December 1, 2011 @ 9:35 pm
This was a fun prompt! I enjoyed writing AND reading everyone else’s. I agree with a lot of your points.
Stopping by from Mama kat’s
Peg
December 1, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
I enjoyed your lists. I was able to be a SAHM for a while and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stopping by from Mama Kat’s.
Dionne Adkison
December 1, 2011 @ 10:19 pm
Hello,
I like this post. It was fun to read information about someone I have never met. I am new at staying at home and I died laughing when I read your “I don’t know about handling office politics and being sweet to all the vixens and snakes in the workplace. Amen to that…Before I became a SAHM recently I was also an elementary teacher. I had to deal with more vixens than snakes, but it was NOT fun.
Thanks so much for sharing your heart and God bless you!
Dominique
December 1, 2011 @ 10:35 pm
@Dionne,
I’m so glad that you and me are no longer ” stuck” in elementary school. I only visit that place now and then and only during Parent Teachers Conference for my kids.
storybeader
December 2, 2011 @ 12:10 am
since you like teddy bears, you should continue to collect them – maybe for your own children to enjoy. I’m also always on time… except lately I’ve been a little late for work, but no one seems to mind… {:-Deb
Cathy Kennedy
December 2, 2011 @ 2:13 am
3D cakes…WOW! That takes talent and patience. I made a free style 3D cake a few times over the years when the kiddos were small. It’s great fun to look back on the photos to see how happy this made them Thanks for hopping over. I’m struggling to get things done today. Phew, I’m tired and it’s several hours before I can retire for the day. lol.
Mama, Hear Me Roar
December 2, 2011 @ 2:15 am
I’m glad I’m a SAHM too! And I regretfully know nothing about making a constant stream of income online either 😉
Kristy
December 2, 2011 @ 2:22 am
Good list! I agree that everything is going to be alright! (light at the end of the tunnel)
JDaniel4's Mom
December 2, 2011 @ 2:31 am
I taught school for years. I would love to know what my students grew up to me! I agree that family comes first.
Sue
December 2, 2011 @ 3:27 am
I am liking these 5 things posts. It is fun to get to know Alphabe-Thursday friends a little better!
=)
My post today: Divine Nature
beckyp
December 2, 2011 @ 3:34 am
Great lists. I used to teach in a preschool setting but am now a SAHM as well. How old is your nursing child if you dont mind me asking? Mine will be two this month and I still havent been able to wean him
Dominique
December 2, 2011 @ 10:39 am
@beckyp,
My nursing child is 14 months old. You will have to gradually drop feeds before you be able to wean your child. That’s what I did with my #2. I also gave him other alternatives and comfort items.
Not a Perfect Mom
December 2, 2011 @ 3:47 am
wow…43 kids in one class? crazy…
and 3D cakes? they must be gorgeous! I like to bake from scratch and decorate, but that’s about where my skills end…
visiting from mama Kats
Dominique
December 2, 2011 @ 10:57 am
Yes 43 kids in a class.. the number of students in a class here in Singapore have been reduced to 30 students for the new batches but I still find it a handful at times. I’m still learning how to make better 3D cakes..however if you are interested you can see the cakes that I have baked so far at Bakermama
anita
December 2, 2011 @ 4:04 am
I enjoyed reading your lists. It’s so true, what we believe can really drive what we do and what we become.
Tracey aka KidLit
December 2, 2011 @ 7:15 am
Great post! Hey, once you figure out to change that S in SAHM to a W, let me know the secret. ;0)
Dominique
December 2, 2011 @ 10:34 am
@Tracey,
sure I will do a write up on it on this blog once I get to know how to do it 🙂
Jenny Matlock
December 12, 2011 @ 11:15 pm
3D cakes?!?
Wow. You should go on one of those TV shows! Let us know when your grand TV debut is.
It would be delightful to watch such a fun and energetic blog friend WIN!!!!!
Thanks for a deliciously informative link for Alphabe-Thursday’s letter D.
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