An experience with tow-yard…!!!

This morning, the very first day of July scared the shit out of me, when I saw that my bike was missing from where I had parked it. The first thing that came to my mind was… “Oh no… not another month of bad luck and deficit, oh please no… not after such a tight and busy June!”
But thank God my luck hadn’t faded away, and thanks to my very dear friends, minutes after I had SMS to all of my friends, I received calls that it was at taw-yard. “ Ah! Why didn’t I think of that instead of panicking… hehe.” My friends have always warned me about my very bad habit of parking outside the zone. No wonder they were so quick at tracing it. Well… now I’ve learned my lesson :) … the taw-yard is not a place I want to visit again. They sure know how to make life difficult for you when you disobey the law.
First I had to wait in a queue of two people for 20 minutes just to show my documents, then another 30 minutes for the lady at the desk to fill out a form for me (thanks to their snail speed computer). After all that time she tells me that I have to go to Inland Revenue to make the payment… (sweetness :D). And then back again to wait in a queue for almost an hour to receive permission to collect the bike.
A whole day wasted over a silly misact. Now who would want another chance to go through those procedures again? Definitely not me… Tow-yard knows how to serve their purpose…!!!

I have hopes for a better June…!!!

This May dawned on me with a viral flue, a plague that kept me and my kids in the hospital for 15 days. The continuous examinations and medical charges drained away all my savings. And just when I thought it was all over, my phone gets stolen… cutting me off from all my contacts, friends and colleagues, at a time when my exams and assignments are due a week over my head. What else could go wrong??? At times like this, the one thing that gives me strength is the wise words of a true friend, “God will not test you on anything you can’t handle, have FAITH…!” Indeed, it is faith that keeps me going. Surely there is a heap after every fall and I have faith that God has something wonderful in store for me over the heap and I’m willing to work my way out of this plunk. This May, may not be my month, but I have hopes for a better June…!!!

And so the journey continues…!!!

Same old questions, same comments and critics… only a matter of opinion for which I don’t really care. I know I’m right and so thinks everyone who know me… my family and friends. I have no regrets whatsoever; no will I ever turn back, for the decision was my own. I am indeed thankful to God for giving me the strength to walk this road… and with nothing more than the two most precious possessions in my life… my kids! The road however had not been easy, but thanks to my very supportive family, I was able to confront the challenges and win my way through… I am indeed grateful.
Now, after seven long years of endless obstacles, battles and sacrifices… I am finally content with my life.
But the journey does not end here, no it doesn’t. There are still many mountains to climb, hearts to concur… for I certainly don’t want to grow old alone. I also wish for more siblings… perhaps a sister for my boys (now there’s a thought *smile*).
And so the journey continues… with a strong heart, an open mind and a smiling face…!!!

Let me enjoy my singleton!!

To be alone was my choice… So why does everyone want me to find a companion? How many times do I have to tell you people, “I am not lonely… and I do DATE!!!”? I don’t see any reason why I should make my dating public. I don’t bring my Dates home b’cos I can’t have my parents dreaming wedding bells on false alarm or be showered with questions from all four corners… (Please!!! Spare me!!)

So why am I still single?
Obviously because I haven’t met anyone worthy of boyfriend material!!

Am I the only single mom in the world? If I am to find a companion, why should I settle for anything less, when I know I deserve the best? I like to believe that my Prince Charming is out there somewhere, and he will find me someday! Until then… let me enjoy my singleton!!

Bye Bye Holiday Blues

I had been so freaked out by the thought of holiday boredom, but now that its here, its not so bad… In fact, it’s going to be great!! I have come to understand that nothing can be so bad when you know how to deal with it. It’s all in the mind and the ability to make things happen. You can twist and turn situations and circumstances to suit your moods and needs. Now, I have got the whole holiday period planned out… hehhe!

Yesterdays’ picnic, with my kids, their classmates and parents was indeed a blast. The exciting games and the island exploration was most fun. Being the only group on the island… we had the whole Kuda Bados to ourselves. This was the first time I took my kids out of town by myself (without a family member). To watch them have so much fun with their friends was a real treat and for the first time I realized just how well behaved my kids are… naughty and teasing, yet well mannered! What more could a single mom ask for? They’ve made me a proud mom indeed.

If all goes according to plan… which I know it will… I’m all hooked up for the next too weeks. So don’t be surprised if you don’t see me around for the next couple of days. Hope you won’t miss me too much… ;)

Quit with the daydreams, girl !!

Keeping me busy is what I do best. Although I don’t over work myself, I always find something to keep me occupied. With two projects to run back to back, the academic yearend workload of all four work stations to conclude, kids and family to attend to… I still find me lost in myself these days. Something is definitely not right… but I can’t seem to put my finger on exactly what. Maybe if I gave it more thoughts as to what it is that is keeping my mind off routine, I might be able to attend to the matter and get me back on the track. Hmmm that’s exactly what I need to do!! Speaking of which… what am I blogging this for?? I should be working not blogging!!! That’s it girl, quit with the daydreams and get back to work, pronto!!

Loneliness sucks… (at times)!!

OK I admit… being alone sucks (at times). And tonight I realized that by all means. I just had an upsetting confrontation with my family and needed to get away. So I got on my bike and took off…only to realize I had no where to go and no one to hang out with or even call for a get away chat. Not that I didn’t have friends… got a lot of them. But at times like this you wish for someone closer than a friend, someone to cuddle up with… someone to forget all else with...

Oh well!! I guess there’s only one way to rid off this miserable feeling… cuddle up and sleep on it with hard rock music!! So, I’m off to bed… good night guys. I’ll be fine by morning… works all the time (smile)
Cheers!

Leave me alone!!!

My life has been sabotaged by nonstop criticism of my relationship with myself. When my parents do it… I can understand. Family… I can handle, friends… I can get away with a chuckle. But what am I to do when all of ‘em come on to me at the same time?

It was my sons’ birthday party and all the family and friends were gathered. We were having a great time when all of a sudden the topic targeted towards me and my life as a single parent *hide face*. Now is that even a topic to discuss in public? I don’t think so!!!

What is so wrong with being single? I have had my share of courtship and affairs. Now, I’d rather spare my time and energy RAISING my men rather than be out FISHING for men. True, I do get lonely at times, I have my urges, my desires… but those are just feelings and they come and go, on and off, just like that… no big deal! There is no emotion that I can’t handle. I’m a big girl and I’m happy as I am. And if I wanted to get entangled again, I will… but for now, just leave me alone!!!