One Year Anniversary.

Today is the first year anniversary of me officially being a stay-at-home Ibu! How has it been so far? Hmmm, let's see..

It is AWESOME to not have to sulk and worry every Sunday for the fear of getting shouted at during the Monday WIP meeting.

It is AWESOME to wake up every Monday weekday morning and know that I don't have to go to work.

It is AWESOME to not still be in the office at 12 friggin' a.m.

It is AWESOME to have more family time.

It is AWESOME to watch the baby grow up in front of my own eyes.

Okay okay, so it is pretty much awesome all around. However, there are also a few cons..

Unless some freelance job comes in, not so awesome to not get a paycheck every month end.

Unless I bug the husband by calling him every hour while he's in the office, not so awesome to not have adults around to talk to during the day.

Most of all, I miss getting to insult, whack, abuse, attack goof around with these three monkeys.

Dream, Dream, Dream

We all have a wish list that we make every now and then when that urge to splurge (but no money!) kicks in. There is a list that contain items that are within our reach, and then there is another that is waayyyy out of our budget. I guess we call that a dream list? Thanks to my constant day-dreaming sessions (no, that's not the reason for the lack of updates), I made a list of my own with hopes it can be turned into a wish list some time in the future. Anyway, it doesn't hurt to dream, eh?

My ultimate dream is to own a modern home. It need not be huge. Just a small and cozy one will do, as long as the design is minimal and contemporary.


I'm not much a car person. But these, ladies and gents, THESE are sex on wheels.


It is women's nature to have this crazy obsession over shoes. Some even spend thousands for just a pair. I'm not brand conscious, but these Christian Louboutin heels scream SEXY. Getting a pair would make my bank account die a painful death.


I am pro-Macintosh. Ever heard the saying "Once you go Mac, you'll never go back"? Haha. My Powerbook G4 (or rather, my husband's) has served us for a good 7 years, but we're in desperate need for an upgrade.


Up to this day, I've had about five dreams involving me going to Germany. The meaning behind those dreams? I guess I'd have to go there to find out.

Close to my heart

Making the decision to be a full time wife and mother was not the easiest to do, mainly because of the non-existent second household income. We were not making too much nor too little. We were just.. comfortable. But being a working mom in the advertising field was definitely not easy. Tight deadlines, late nights, high stress level, demanding working environment, you know the deal.

At the end of the day, whatever decision you make, be sure it is what makes you happy. Because there is no point of doing something when your heart and mind is not into it.

"Sure, earning money and being good at what you do is very good for self-esteem but there comes a time when the balance is tilted. Sometimes, you work so hard that wonder where the time has gone." - Source: www.nst.com.my

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