2008 blessings

Dear Amir,

Tok Ma n Tok Pa came back from Aussie after 2 weeks of holidays (too much la this ppl!). Tok and An also left after 2 weeks in KL organising wedding stuff n wat nots. Everything is returning to routine. Today Tok Ma n Tok Pa took you and kakak to Seremban to visit my cousins. After 2 weeks of hectic schedule, Papa and I decided to have a laid back day so we are not joining.

So it's just the two of us now, having some quiet time alone in the emptiest Starbucks we can find, with internet and nothing else on our mind. It's a bit awkward cos we kinda forget how to spend time alone, without you around. But i can surely get use to this!

It's year end. Meaning it's reflection time for most (bloggers at least!). And i'm no exception. I was browsing few blogs, revisited some of the scribblings in my planner, cleaning up my email box... this year was definitely a GREAT year!

This year, i quit my job at the conglomerate who paid for major part of my education, endowed me with exposure locally n internationally, introduced me to wonderful friends that i wish to keep for life. Although it was liberating, i found myself in a bit of a struggle at first. Second guessing myself if i made the right decision. Whenever i hear a friend talking about business trips abroad, challenging projects, office gossips, it bites me a little. The things i forgo when i took this road. Looking back, i can definitely say i've no regrets. I love what i do now. I love the people i'm working with now (like duhh!). Although i dont necessarily gain so much more financially, unlike popular belief, (Tok Ma, Tok Pa, *hint *hint) i can confidently say that our quality of life has tremendously change. And that is worth so much more.

This year also saw you evolving from a baby to a healthy toddler without much hickups along the way. From a wriggly little thing who only knows to smile n chuckle, you're now a 'grown' soon-to-be abang with a mind of your own. Earlier today, when Tok Pa drove away with you in tow, we suddenly realised how noticeably empty our house felt without you around. Which means Mister, that you are now an individual so full of life, alhamdulillah.

This year, just after your first birthday, we received a great, great news that we're gonna welcome another family member next year. Little adik will be due early April, and so far, just like my pregnancy with you, things couldnt be better. Well, except that i've to start wearing my maternity clothes much faster, hence i need more to go about ! ; )

This year, I was hoping to tag along to Brisbane but we didnt manage too. We wanted to grab that free tix to Phuket recently and again, didnt manage too. But earlier this yr, we have enjoyed a memorable trip with the whole lot, Tok Ma, Tok Pa, your uncles n aunties in Pangkor. I know we have to dream big to achieve great things. But at times like this i prefer to look at the less fortunate and count my blessings that at least, we are still able to go on holidays with loved ones, a luxury to many. And for that i' m grateful. In fact, Papa and I also managed to squeeze some time to Jakarta/Bandung alone, in the name of work (hahaha..). So, we actually had our doze of oversea trip, i shouldnt be complaining.

Waa.. talk about reflection huh?

I think i better sign off, cos the original idea was to put our minds together to search for little adik's name.. without disturbance : )

Starbucks toffee nut latte is so sedap by the way. Maybe cos i've been deprived of coffee for a long time. Maybe sbb memang sedap that i feel like getting a second mug! Oh well, can wait till you come back later!