Writer’s Workshop: A Recap of 2013( What I am Thankful For)

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A shot from above

2013 is almost over and in slightly more then a month’s time we will be welcoming in 2014.

This year I have a lot to be thankful about. It has been a rather good year with the kids staying in the pink of health most of the time. It has been quite challenging year for me as the boys were in different sessions in school. One was in the morning session while the other was in the afternoon and R was off flying around the world on business almost every other month.

It has been a really hectic time for me but I have been really enjoying it. I got the chance to spend my time with my love ones, go on holidays to Jeju island , South Korea, Desaru, Malaysia and pursue all my passions while taking care of the family.

There are many many blessings which I have received from GOD and I don’t think that I will be able to list down all here in this post. Nevertheless here is a list of the the most significant happenings for me this 2013.

1. I have managed to double the blog earnings this year as compared to 2012. I’m grateful for all the campaigns which I have been on this year and it has been fun reviewing products such as the Philips Avance XL Airfryer, Philips Jamie Oliver Blender , Philips Jamie Oliver Food Processor, Philips Perfect Care Steam Genrated Iron, 3M Lamp, Nivea UV Whitening Serum among other items.

2. I purchase new lenses for my DSLR and my kit lens is now replaced by a Sigma 18-250mm and a Tamron Macro 90. This has certainly made it easier for me to take more stunning shots.

3. R and I have managed to go on date nights without the kids more regularly when he is in town. This has certainly help to strengthen our marriage as we both try to spend more time with each other despite our heavy commitments.

4. The kids and I also managed to watch a few movies together. We watched 5 movies together at the theater so far together and will be watching 1 or 2 more this holiday season. They have also been on play dates and have the chance to try out many different activities both indoors and outdoors and have not been fairing too badly in school. They have been able to maintain their grades while at the same time having time to play.

5. I’ve been able to do more reading and have a clearer idea about my walk with GOD and where I will be heading with him during my journey on earth.

What are you thankful for?

November 8, 2013

Writer’s Workshop : You Stay Where?

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Thoughts alpha thursday, mama kat's writers workshop

At the cross junction

1.3000° N, 103.8000° E this is the co-ordinates where our little island lies 132km north of the equator. Singapore is where I was born and am still currently residing.

I love living in Singapore as

1. It is relatively safe and I do not have to constantly worry about being mugged at gunpoint.

2. There are lots of parks around and places for kids to run and have fun.

3. It is summer all year round so you don’t need to worry about buying different clothes for different seasons.

4. It only takes the maximum an hour to get from one side of the island to the other so there is no overtly long commuting to be done. However the public transport system is still far from ideal.

5. Food is available 24/7 if you do not wish to cook and there is a very wide variety of cuisines to choose from.

6. It is a mix pot of different cultures and races here and you can hear people speaking different language everywhere.

7. There is a fusion of both eastern and western culture and trends here.

8. My family all live here and we get to meet up every weekend.