Monthly Archives: March 2009

Beginning today . . .

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Hi Singapore Parents

A friend sent me the following poem and I would like to share with you.

BEGINNING TODAY . . .

I will no longer worry about yesterday.  It is in the past and the past will never change.  Only I can change by choosing to do so.

I will no longer worry about tomorrow.  Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it.  But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.

I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.  This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.

I will cherish each moment of my life.  I value the gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.

I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.  I will face challenges with courage and determination.  I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.

I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time.  Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to success or my capacity to love.

I walk with renewed faith in human kindness.  Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.

I will open my mind and my heart.  I will welcome new experiences.  I will meet new people.  I will not expect perfection for myself nor anyone else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect world.  But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.

I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy. . . admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favourite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath . . .  Pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.

I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savour all the various flavours life has to offer.  I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.  I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

So parents, with the economic crisis going on, beginning today, take one step at time time and enjoy the moment . . .

My 100 Successes

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Hi Singapore Parents

With your busy schedules, ever ponder for a while the successes you have so far???

Well, after attending the Neuro-Linguistic Programming workshop, I manage to list out the 100 successes in my life thus far.  It was a good feeling.

  1. Age 6 – successfully stopped sucking my thumb
  2. Apple of my father’s eye for the 1st 8 yrs of my life (only girl)
  3. Pri 4 – 1st in class
  4. Age 12 – passed PSLE
  5. Sec 2 – 1st in class
  6. Tried girls’ soccer when in Sec 3 or 4
  7. O’ level – got distinction in Chinese
  8. Besides coping with sch work, also help in family biz (underwear wholesale)
  9. Age 17 – completed and obtained PSC (secretary certificate)
  10. Age 17 – started my 1st job. When I got my 1st pay of $200, the feeling was superb.
  11. Age 18 – completed sewing course
  12. Sew clothes for myself and family
  13. Started table-tennis journey (still playing occasionally)
  14. Also played netball (position of Goal Keeper)
  15. Represented Maybank in netball during May games in KL
  16. Represented Maybank in table tennis tournaments in Singapore
  17. Age 19 – promoted from clerk to secretary
  18. Attended my 1st dinner and dance. Shocked my boss with my new look.
  19. Celebrated my 21st birthday in the office (egg agar-agar)
  20. Joined beauty pageant during D&D of Maybank
  21. Can remember appointments without taking notes (before childbirth)
  22. Passed my driving test on the 2nd attempt (high way code 1st attempt)
  23. Age 22 – made my 1st trip overseas to Taiwan
  24. Lost 10 lbs through diet
  25. Age 23 – got married. Felt on top of my world in my new chapter of life.
  26. Age 26 – gave birth to my 1st child
  27. Age 28 – gave birth to my 2nd child
  28. Age 29 – moved into a private apartment in my name.
  29. Bought and wrapped 25 gifts all in different designs for X’mas party at work
  30. Wrote to ST Forum on bus stop at Raffles Pl (no seats). Within a wk, they were up.
  31. Age 32 – gave birth to my 3rd child (breech baby naturally borne)
  32. Age 32 – bought study policy for each of my 3 children
  33. Identified & went for courses to upgrade myself and in line with mkt sentiments
  34. Age 34 – gave birth to my 4th child
  35. Participated in migration of old system to AS400
  36. Participated in 2000 Millenia exercise
  37. Age 34 – promoted to officer level
  38. Age 34 – bought study policy for 4th child
  39. Learnt computer softwares on my own – WordPerfect, Lotus123 and Database
  40. Able to wear back my old clothes after 3 months of childbirth (no slimming diet/pills)
  41. Breastfed all my children for at least 1 month
  42. Recycled baby clothes/pram/diner chair to friends and relatives
  43. Recycled maternity clothes to friends and relatives
  44. Coached my 4 children during their primary sch days (no external tuition)
  45. 1994 – whole family went for trip to Australia Gold Coast
  46. Age 38 – obtained IBF certificate
  47. Age 41 – completed Advanced Diploma with PSB
  48. Tried canoeing for the 1st time
  49. Age 44 – completed degree in Bachelor of Sci in Biz Admin
  50. 2001 – made trip to Oklahoma for finish last 2 modules of degree
  51. 2002 – rented out apartment and bought HDB flat
  52. Settled debts for my spouse
  53. Paid for insurance premium of spouse
  54. Worked in the same company for more than 30 years
  55. Raised 4 independent and confident teenagers/adults
  56. Nursed my spouse back to health
  57. Helped him reduce 7 kg within 3 months
  58. Maintained household expenses
  59. Visit my mum once a week
  60. 2004 – completed Reiki I course
  61. Dec 04 – whole family went to Perth, Australia
  62. 2005 – conducted 3 sessions of gift wrapping courses for Maybank staff
  63. 2005 – completed Reiki II course
  64. Reiki myself and others when the opportunities call for it
  65. May 07 – make a trip to Beijing with my spouse & climbed the Great Wall of China
  66. 2006 – paid of o/s loan for HDB flat
  67. Wrote to ST Forum on mosquito breeding (within the day, the press came)
  68. Participated in Bull Run in the city for 2 years
  69. 2006 – retired from Maybank without a job
  70. 2006 – obtained CPT certification (IPMA)
  71. Aug 06 – joined SEO Web Design wkshop & started my 1st blog parent-joy.blogspot.com
  72. Wrote 1st article published in ST on 20 Mar 07 – Give it your best shot
  73. Sat in committee for CPT 2007 graduation ceremony
  74. 2007 – accredited PSW for teenagers (13 – 19)
  75. 2007 – volunteered as Parent Guardian for a China scholar (Li Jing fm CGSS)
  76. Mar 07 – participated in rdshow at Bras Basah complex (got 7 leads – 9 enrolments)
  77. Apr 07 – completed 3 Artistry Beauty workshops on proper facial handling
  78. Apr 07 – participated in Parent/staff event in Cedar Girls Sec Sch sports day
  79. Apr 07 – taught Perseverance for Success to P5 & P6 students at Huamin Pri Sch
  80. May 07 – at Temasek JC to give talk on Family Bonding to Sec 3 & 4 students
  81. Jun 07 – had my 1st public talk on Family Bonding
  82. Jun 07 – assisted a friend on Creative Writing workshop in NUSS Guild Hse (P1-P3)
  83. Jun 07 – completed 6 session of GAB with WINGS
  84. Jun 07 – faciitator at GSK Quality outlet for talk “Keep Your Relationship Going Hot
  85. Jul 07 – gave talks to Pri 6 students on Time Mgt and Motivation Study/skill
  86. Jul 07 – gave talk on “How to talk so tt yr child listens” at Blossom Monte Creative Ctr
  87. Jul 07 – gave assembly talks on “Internet Safefy” to Ngee Ann Pri Sch students
  88. Started a blog – juneparenting.com with more than 160 posts
  89. 2007 – joined Art OutReach as a volunteer
  90. Had gone to many schools to share with children on the various art profiles
  91. 2008 – obtained ESC certification from Mindchamps (2nd attempt)
  92. 2009 – completed and obtained NLP accreditation
  93. Can still remember 75% of primary school classmate names
  94. Ongoing – make it a point to go for massage once a month
  95. Ongoing – make it a point to go for facial once a month
  96. Able to cook up meals within half an hour (a soup and 3 other dishes)
  97. Able to cook 9-course Reunion dinner for 20 people
  98. Organized gatherings for OCU classmates
  99. Organized gatherings for ex-Maybankers
  100. Meet up with friends regularly to catchup and de-stress

So parents, do take a moment to go through what you have done and reflect the happy moments . . .