April 20, 2013: Saturday Night Lights

Outside my window: Beautiful. Its raining and the sun is shining!! :) all at the same time. Wow.. God is great!!  Wish I had a good camera.. awwwwwwwww, very nice.
I am thinking: He's the lighting am thunder... yeah ok, been listening to Kelly Rowland's 'Train on a track' and I just can't stop it playing over and over again in my little brain.This brain of mine with a very low retention whatever. Anyways, am thinking about thinking.
In the Kitchen: yeah, lots of things. I hear am on cook duty tomorrow. Ouch!!! A promise I'll have to break. Gotta go to work. Yes Sir, am back to working Sundays.. Hmm! my Sunday breakfast with the lovelies have come to an end. :(

I am Thankful: for the Rain. For this week that is coming to a close. Yes, for my friends. and oh yeah .. hahahaha.. Aunt Flow!!! YAY- Don't ask. :-)

I am creating: Routines. Workable routines.

I am going: to work tomorrow.

I am hoping: She didn't take my charger with her. Would be terrible if we argued over her forgetting it at her aunt's place.

I am learning to count my blessings. Name them one by one.

A few plans for the rest of the weekend:
1. Menu plans for two weeks ahead. This weeks menu did me a lot of wonders!! I know, everyone talks about planning before and etc but boy, is it a life/time saver or what? Forever grateful.
2. Smile more.
3. GET OFF FACEBOOK at least for a week.

A peek into my day: My camera is dead-like i had one in the first place.

Until tomorrow..
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Today is the Day- April 18, 2013

Outside my window...Its a sunny day. Not Hot though, just the right weather to keep happy. Much as am not sad, am not smiling either. Wasting the sun rays-that am doing.

I am thinking...About the week that has been. My son makes a new month tomorrow :-) The journey continues. Its a beautiful journey. Worth every thorn prick, stone cuts, heat flashes and sleepless nights. Its worth it.

I am thankful...For the week that is ending. For my friends, family, workmates (yeah, they got me drunk on Monday, but owkay) am still thankful that they always have my back. I acknowledge that am not the best person to have in any corner but they smile at me/with me every morning.

In the kitchen...Officially out. Menu planning on this afternoon for next week. Tomorrow i hit the grocery stores and market and everything. time for re-fill. 

I am wearing...My Hijab. Complete with new shoes!!

I am creating...bedspreads for the girls. Alright, started with just one.

I am going...Movie tomorrow night. Just me and myself. Who knows, I could find another alone movie goer and we would be together.. :)

I am wondering...If i hadn't written that post, what would have happened. also, this flu thing... arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh-not wondering anymore, am I?

I am reading...Done with the Jeffery Archer. Would have loved to pick up a new book, but instead am heading to the movies. Funny, movie costs the same as a new book. I'll do movie

I am hoping...The rains keep away until next week.  Today is the day I fall in love. ;) not that its what am working towards that particular goal. does not hurt though.

I am looking forward to...Cake!

I am learning... A friend is a rare gem. And there are quite a few.. hell, a lot of duplicates- fake ones out there. shame, by the time you distinguish the real thing from the fake, its usually when you are hurting so bad.

Around the house...Its the weekend baby!!! Cleaning, dusting.

I am pondering...Time for a new investment project. Now, gardening(commercial) as opposed to poultry. Hmmm!

A favorite quote for today..."One step at a time....' (not sure how it ends.. but am taking it one step)

One of my favorite things...my crochet projects

A few plans for the rest of the week: Menu planning, Expense manager fill up-(accounting sucks- but gotta do it- otherwise i'll be doomed)

A peek into my day...

Was young once- loved the braids.

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Morning After!! I made it. Day 5

Outside my Window: Bright sunlight. Too bright-- no more dinners on a monday night especially with such a rowdy group. Ok. scratch that. No more drink ups after the Dinner. Next time, just eat food and head home- these coffee things, i hear just one wine glass...

Am thankful for this day today. Its been a great day. Couldn't focus much but achieved quite some.
Surprised myself too.

All the Rest-God is great.

Quote: “A man is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” 

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Day 4- Small steps

Outside my window...am writing from a friend's apartment. Crazy traffic outside her window. Wonder how she gets any shut eye in an environment like this. 

I am Listening to Reggae music, only genre that makes me forget anything- even a heartache.!! Throw in some Weeknd explicit tunes and am smiling more. I know u love that smile... I do too.

I am thankful...This traffic makes me thankful for laid back environment at home. Yeah, so out of the city and all, traffic jams are killer but the peace when i get home is worth it.

In the kitchen..... huh!!! That's a hard one- was terrified of looking at the empty shelves. Aunt said she'd do the refilling-

I am wearing...actually smartly corporately dressed. Thanks to that meeting that was cancelled. 

I am creating...new company policies

I am going... for office dinner tonyt- hmmm! in my suit!!! yay.. This chic should find me a dress- can't get home at 11pm still looking like this. these impromptu things-

I am wondering...Why the un announced office dinner?

I am reading...Still on my Jeffery Archer. didnt get time to read a page yesterday

I am hoping...I find my babies awake tonyt

I am looking forward to...Tomorrow morning

I am learning.... When someone says they are behind you all the way, dont believe it until they get infront of you. They could be holding a knife

A favorite quote for today..."We do not see things as they are. We see things as we are."

A few plans for the rest of the week: Nursing a heartbreak has me messed up.

A peek into my day...

Will skip this one. scared of having my sadness exposed... oops!

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Day 3- April 14

Sunday Evening: Third entry of my Day Book.

 

 

April 14, 2013
Outside my window: the Clouds are gathering. Looks like we'll have some rain tonight. Its been a lovely SUN day though. Totally enjoyed it, though I missed church.

Am Thinking: Maybe I should just close this whole crushing project down. For a number of months now, I've not been able to think about any other man but this one guy. Crazy huh? He's miles away and I have a crush on him bigger than anything i've ever experienced before. Last night and the whole of today got me thinking- and asking meself: is it real? am i giving it more attention than i should?

I am Thankful: That I have Sundays off. Working on Sunday was not a bad thing, but the smiles on my babies' faces at breakfast were...worth killing for. We missed church but we had fun and lots of love shared.

In the Kitchen: Save for a pitcher of juice and milk... am out of supplies. yeah.. I know, right.

I am wearing: a jean wrapper dress that makes me happy.

I am creating: Memories for the little ones. AM sure they'll treasure these.

Iam Going: to work tomorrow. Its monday, 3 a.m!! Gotta pay the bills!

I am Wondering: Should I be moving? If so, how do i present it? am i selfish? Single motherhood does not mean that i dont get to go to the movies? Alright, am still wondering, have my wings grown too wide.

I am hoping: May will be the month i go solo yet again. Been at my aunt's for almost 3 years now!! Time should be up. AM grateful. I hope i find a way of saying it without sounding mean or whatever.

I am looking forward to: Monday lunch. Its gonna be a blast. of that am sure.

I am learning: Parenting is an instinct. Not every one can be a Mom or Dad. Its special.

Around the House: hmmmm, Fresh air. Fresh flowers.

Favorite Quote for today: Peace that surpasses all understanding be with you.... (That will be my hope for the week. To find that peace)

One of my favorite things: Sunday movie with the whole crew.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Master my daily routines. Need a more organized house when i finally go back to running my own house.

A peek into my world:

Blogging with the girls.

Day 2: April 13, 2013- Not an easy one

Outside my window... Children playing in the sand- Its a weekend. No school.. yay.. lots of beautiful sounds- Children laughing. Nostalgia that comes with these days... ;(

I am thinking.... about letting go. sliding into comfortable old lifestyle. Thinking of waking up from the dream. Its been a long one this one. 

I am thankful... Last night, I slept well. Very well.

In the kitchen.... Saturday... Junk food

I am wearing...this little dress that my government is seeking to ban. I love me small clothes. Show off leg!

I am creating.... a shawl. feels good to have something to do with my hands other than watching the phone waiting for a text or a call.

I am going...House party... yay!!! guilt trips- will check in tomorrow.

I am wondering... actually am not wondering anymore- i know for real. 

I am reading...yes....between yesterday and today- I opened a book. Jeffery Archer- Shall we tell the President!

I am hoping.... Micah gets his locomotion in order

I am looking forward to.... sunday morning

I am learning..... Not all that glitters is gold. Also counting in Arabic.. Wahid, Ithnein, Thalatha... :-)
Around the house.... new flower garden started today

I am pondering..... what does tht word mean again

A favorite quote for today..... John 3:16: "for God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son..."

One of my favorite things...My new flower and vegetable garden

A few plans for the rest of the week: Its the weekend for me... Maybe I shouldn't think about this.

A peek into my day...

Blank...

Day 1- April 12, 2013

Outside my window... Sun is finally shining. :-)

I am thinking...Not clear thought that I can put on paper. Everything is just mambo jumbo

I am thankful...I woke up today. My family has food on their plates and every one is warm, well and healthy

In the kitchen...Staple Rice, lots of fruit- (glad there is fruit)- need to pick up some yogurt

I am wearing...Jeans and my favorite silver grey blouse. (that one my sister gave me for Christmas 2012)

I am creating...New memories

I am going...came to work this morning, and am going home after this.

I am wondering...am i one of many? 

I am reading...Haven't opened a book yet. Keep meaning to

I am hoping...Next week will be a better week

I am looking forward to...Making dinner tonight. Hope i can surprise myself yet again

I am learning..... Love is as simple as simple is. Being loved back is the best feeling in the world

Around the house...Nothing much to show

I am pondering...

A favorite quote for today.. If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?

One of my favorite things...My phone

A few plans for the rest of the week: Friday Night, Catch up on the remaining episodes of NCIS season 10,
Saturday, iron, clear hotspots, sort through clothes for donations (am sure i'll find some more to give out.) Sunday- big day- go to church. Been waiting for quite a while.- aaaah am on cook duty too.

A peek into my day...

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