Preparing for School

School is about to reopen in two days from now. I have to get ready for many things including teaching new subject which I never had experience before. That's okay, I'll take it as a challenge. As long as I am able to get the resources and materials needed. I am not into science, really. But I have to learn to teach it for about three months. Our Science teacher was on unpaid leave for three months, and so some of us are taking his subjects temporarily.

It's 1.30am. I've just finished preparing my class timetable and the pupils' duty roster. I need to rest and continue some other stuff tomorrow. Okay, I'm out of words now.

This is one of the useful website for class decorations.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/890715987613785/?fref=ts

Be Patient

Just a while ago, a man was yelling angrily because his parking space was 'occupied' by someone I knew (which is my sister). My sister and I were basically afraid of going out to move the car because he was acting like a gangster and said he would smash the car if the owner did not turn up.

For sure, I was afraid that the guy would hit or do something bad to the car, my sister and me. But I got the feeling that meeting the guy is the best thing to do despite of what will happen. I was thinking about my sister's safety and also the car. My gut was telling me that I should do something to make things a little bit better. I've never been in this situation before. I've never confronted any stranger with that temper before, except for my husband. (he's a stranger now...kidding).

I am sure that God was with me the whole time when I was trying to explain to the man about the car. I did mix up the story a bit because I was still afraid of what he might do to me. I'm glad that he didn't yell at my face like I thought he would. Maybe he didn't expect to be dealing with a soft-hearted woman like me. (Lol). Anyway, we exchanged our apologies and ended up with wishing a happy new year.

I just hope I could carry this 'patient' thing throughout the year of 2015. Just thinking about the pupils that I am about to deal with makes me worry. But I know that I have to confront it, just like I confront this angry guy.

World Peace

People always talk about world peace. Some organization also tried to promote world peace through World Beauty Contest, etc. Whether its done for their own benefits or not, hopefully the message will spread out to the world.

How to Gain Weight in a healthy way

I know most people are trying their best to lose weight, but there are also some people (like me) who want to gain weight. Here are some tips I got from the net :

Tips

1. Eat more than your usual calorie intake as this is the simplest way to gain extra kilos.

2. Eat a lot of protein rich food, dairy products, starchy food, eg. beans, pulses, eggs, fish, and meat and also potato, almonds, low-fat cheese and yoghurt.

3. Never skip meals.

4. Avoid fats like red meat, margarine etc as they are bad for the health of your heart.

Morning

Breakfast:

• 2-3 eggs + 2 toast + 1 bowl of full milk with cereal
• OR a bowl oats/poridge
• OR stuffed parathas/upma/poha

Mid Morning Snack:

• 1 fruit + yoghurt can add granalo + nuts
• OR fruit juice
• OR smoothie

Lunch

• 2-3 rotis + veggie + 1 bowl pulses (dal) + 1 serving of non-veg (chicken/ fish or egg) if don’t have non-veg add a bowl of yoghurt or paneer + 1 bowl of rice
• OR grilled chicken / paneer sandwich + salad with dressing can add potatoes
• OR veg / non-veg Pasta with either olive oil / dressing / red or white sauce

Evening Snack

• Vegetable / non veg sandwich can add cheese / mayo
• OR Milkshake

Night Dinner

• Same as lunch
• Can avoid Rice
• OR 2 toast with Roast / grilled / tandoori Chicken
• OR Baked fish with potatoes
• OR Veg sandwich / grilled veg burger (paneer/ potato)
• A glass of milk before going to sleeping

http://blog.timesdeal.com/2013/07/how-to-gain-wait-in-30-days-diet-meal-plan/

Fengshui Tips for Bedroom

Bedroom is a private place to recharge after a long tiring day at work. Hence, the new bedroom ideas. Fengshui or not, it is best to keep those paperwork out of sight inside the bedroom. I can't hardly wait to throw all the stuffs that cause me headaches throughout last year and the year before that. That's a good start for a new-me-new-year resolution. Well, I don't want to change myself. I just want to make my life better.

I prefer an old-English style kind of bedroom. Its comfy, cozy, warm and snug. Its just perfect for me to snug in after driving back for an hour from school. Just the think of it makes me want to sleep peacefully right now. But before that, let's check out the fengshui for a better bedroom makeover..hmmm

Here is a link of fengshui no-no's
http://www.fengshuidana.com/2012/01/14/the-biggest-feng-shui-bedroom-no-nos/

Fengshui Tips for Your Bedroom
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/chinesemedicinetcm/a/fengshuibedroom.htm

The first picture with green pillows is a good fengshui bedroom. The second picture is randomly taken from google, which I like. So, after reading about the fengshui bedroom, I discover that the second picture is not a very good fengshui; because of the window above the bed and too many books above the bed. I'm not a firm believer of Fengshui but sometimes it does make sense in living a healthy and energetic life.

It's gonna be alright..

When I was little, I imagine my life would be easier. Just like a fairy tale story. When I got married, the first few years were amazing. I dreamed of having kids and just a simple normal house will do. But things turned out differently. It was all in the past now. I don't blame anyone for any of it. Well, at first my mind was blaming several people including myself. Of course I let myself drown emotionally for some times, while holding on to God's hand. While in the midst of uncertainty, I tried my best to trust in Him. I know that He will never let me drown. It's not easy while having people around you and you could not help comparing your life with theirs.

Sometimes, I feel good living the way I am now. Other times, I feel insecure of the uncertainties. During those times, the best way for me to handle it is to be in my room and pray. Sometimes, I would call my trusted friends and share it to them. I don't know how long is this gonna last but I'm sure there's a reason for everything that happened in our life.

When I think about my life, a form of picture comes into my mind. A picture of a kitchen's window facing a big tree about five meters away, with a rope swing and I could see a lake nearby with a beautiful sunset scenery. It is so peaceful. Maybe that's a way of God saying "It's going to be alright".

Happy new Year 2015!

For years, new year celebration has been a moment where the sweet and sour memories will be retrieved from the brain; consciously and unconsciously. For me, I really tried to accept the reality of life. People may say new year's resolutions are too cliche, because its still quite the same every year and they get fed up seeing people updating their new year's resolution on facebook or twitter. Whatever it is, I think it's best we have a new year's resolution to help us focus on achieving a good life throughout the year.

My resolution is just to adapt my situation to the reality and focusing more on loving myself. I'm sure it's not gonna be easy sometimes, but I have to go through it and keep reminding myself that the world is just temporary.

At some points, I tend to compare myself to others who seem to have a good life and luck. Therefore, loving myself more is a way of getting rid of those negative thinking. Focusing more on what I like and makes me happy.

Music and cute stuffs such as animals make me happy most of the time. Yes, it does count! And a good bedroom with dim light, not too bright.