Views from the Peak ...

Hi peeps.

Yesterday was another public holiday; it's one of those many public holidays in this country. 
All of us, for once, roamed the highlands and wooded hilly  areas scattered around our neighbourhood together. 

The weather was wonderful. It's drizzling with occasional little sunlight. A souffle of cumulus nimbus loomed over the extensive field force camp.

It would be awesome if a cottage were to be erected at this very place. It would be a paradise on earth!

Abundant rainfall means that you can find lush greenery that remains throughout the year.The verdure had undoubtedly caught someone's interest.

Daybook 2

Good morning people!

This is my second daybook entry.

For today :: May 28, 2013  

Outside my window. . .  apartments and apartments painted in white and blue (the official colour of the men in blue)...with wooded hills background.

I am thinking . . .  about all my blessings.

From the kitchen. . .  NesLo and 'nasi lemak'...I know...I know it's harmful, but I'm for "everything in moderation".

I am wearing. . . T-shirt and 3-quarter pants. . . as usual I would go for comfy and easy to wear stuff.

I am creating . . .  a clutter free home...still.

I am remembering. . .  my family and friends. . . all the time.

I am reading. . .  'Confessions by A Shopaholic', by Sophie Kinsella (only once my housework is done - otherwise I would read the day away!)

I am hoping . . .  to start the write-up today.

I am hearing. . .  gunshots and more gunshots ... I'm not living in the war zone but just a stone's throw away from a training base.

Around the house. . .  still pretty quiet ... my teen and tween are still in a deep slumber...it's common during school holidays.

I am going. . .  to sweep and dust the floors, whip up fish curry for lunch and...I'm counting it as some of my 'exercises' for the day.

One of my favourite things. . .  sprucing and updating virtual home 'Sophyta's Casita. 

A favourite quote for today. . . We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves!

From my picture journal . . .

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My Daybook

Good day all! 

It has been weeks since I last updated my blog, and today I am starting something I have seen on other blogs. I enjoyed reading them, so I'm going to have one.

It's called 'My Daybook' and I will post My Daybook entry as frequent as I could. I love the idea. After all that's what blogging is really all about, right? A web-log of the events in our lives. . . our days. 

Daybook 1

for today  ::  May 27, 2013

outside my window. . .are the wooded green hills and lots of sunshine!

I am thinking. . . of starting my proposal write-up

from the kitchen. . . lunch. . . I've just whipped up my son's favourite ABC Chicken Soup

I am wearing. . . my tights and baggy T-shirt. . . they're my all-time favourite

I am creating. . . clutter- free home

I am remembering. . . my Mom, Dad, siblings ...it's holidays now and for sure they want me to be home

I am going. . . to my daughter's hairdresser...she's in need of a haircut and hair straightening

I am reading. . . Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella

I am hoping. . . that I will not catch the 'lazy bug' this afternoon, like I did yesterday

I am hearing. . . the annoying buzzing sound of my old PC

around the house. . . my son is having lunch, my girl is reading, and my washing machine is spinning hard

one of my favorite things. . . getting to read my favourite book at home.

a few plans for the rest of the week. . . making muffins, baking bread, and taking old newspapers to TzuChi.

from my picture journal. . .

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2012 Wrap up ...

In less than three days, 2012 will bow out and bid us farewell. Our beloved Mother Earth, once again was spared from the much touted Apocalypse!

On the very day the Mayans predicted doomsday, my family were frolicking on a mythical island. Thank you God for sparing the mankind and the place called Earth.

The pictures below say it all about our year-end holidays.

Goodbye 2012...

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Winding up ...

      The holidays have come to an end. Tomorrow is working day. Most of the planned works are done. There're a few more needed my attention. Ironing, cleaning, sweeping, tidying up, vacuuming ... ought to be executed today! The past ten days at home were blissful. I've accomplished most of the task ... assignments have been wrapped up, group work ... my part was written! Hope to start the day  anew tomorrow!
      Nonetheless, at this moment, hordes of chores waiting for my attention. Just whipped up few dishes and they seem to whet my family's appetite well. Broccoli with minced meat, deep fried fish slices, stir fried red meat with sliced ginger and pumpkin risotto. Voila! A sumptuous lunch for my loves!
     By sunset this evening, everything should be in order. Clothes should be ironed, paper work should be ready for printing, and the most crucial one ...mindset  should be tuned to working direction!