I just got my new toy…

Yes, I just got myself a new toy on last Monday night. It’s a Nikon camera P50. Yes it’s not my dream DSLR camera. But it’s within my budget of $200. I brought it 2nd hand still w a 11mth warranty @ $220 to replace my 4+yr old 3 mega pixels Olympus cos it have a higher ISO up to 2000, with VR (Vibration Reduction), manual mode to do adjustment on shutter speed & aperture, wide angle and noise reduction compare to my old camera with a CMI shoot. I’m scared of spending too much on a camera and end up it’s not what I expected then it’s a waste of $ cos I may need to get another.

I have 2 SLR cameras at home sitting in the dry box. I only take it out to use when I’m able to bring it with me during travel and w an extra hand to carry. One is so manual… a Nikon FE4 w a Tokina len of 28-210mm and the other a semi auto also a Nikon F65 kit.

I’m getting to familiarize myself with it so that I can possible bring it along for our Hokkaido trip. At the same time maybe I can delay a bit to get my hand on the D60 or D80 or D90 cos I can’t make up my mine to get which of them and also wait for the price to drop.

The 1st model I used was Little Izzy and I tried it out doing some close up shot (using macro) on my chilli plants that started flowering and my neighbor Hibiscus plant and the effect was so shock. WOW! I’m won over cos my old point n shoot camera wouldn’t have such effects.

Take a look! But maybe can’t compare to a DSLR as I haven’t have the chance to give a DSLR a try.

 

What to do?

I’m in the cross road now. I’m thinking abt going back to school. I’m looking at upgrading myself to be a Dental Hygienist @ NYP for their Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Therapy.

It’s a 3 years course and that’s the problem. My worries are

1.    Will it be too long for this family? Can we able to handle while I’m not around?

2.    The whole family will have some “Big Wind Blow 大风吹!” with lots of rearrangement to deal with. Not only affect me but another too.

3.    Am I able to handle the school work n pressure n stress? Cos I’m not the usual student leh. I’m also a mother of 4 and a wife. I need to make sure my family is well then I can have some peace of mind to concentrate right?

4.    Glen will be Sec2 next year and will he turn bad to worse or will he work harder when he see me also in school?

5.    Carine will be taking her PSLE next year also.

6.    By the 2^nd year the twins will be in P1 and can they able to handle?

7.    My helper will she half way throw the white kitchen towel and said don’t want to continue cos too many stuffs to handle instead of my occasional help now?

8.    The cost fee though is the least of the worries b’cos I can use my CPF to pay.

So it’s worth for me to try and give myself a chance to go back to school? I still can’t even give myself an answer now. I want to do it but the above fear are stopping me. This have be pondering me since last week or so after my work at the clinic when my boss told me abt this course and how can I upgrade myself instead of being a DSA (Dental Surgeon Assistant).

Hub said if not take up Safety course cos firstly its only take me 1year, 2^nd he can back me up on the study/projects, 3rd I may able to help him next time and lastly is nearby only at SP instead of NYP. Anything I can just walk back even for lunch.

Though I’m also interested but compare to the above this one score 70% only. Why? Cos I’m afraid of conflict in opinions cos hub is super strict in enforcement like at time when we were in discussion regards his work I’ll told him to give way cos it is other people rice bowl while he’ll insist it will save a life. But can’t blame him lah, he’s in this line for 10 over yrs. He saw lots of mistake and at time it really took a life away. He saw the parents, wife or kids suffering he just hate it. Thus he is always so strict with his safety rules. And yes I’m always worried on the days when he said he had inspection on. I’m not sure will he be safe… *touch wood*

So which course should I take? Cos some said is best to help him out but I hate paper works with reports to do or to do something I’ll enjoy like looking at other people mouth? Sigh… this is my biggest stress now.

Cut my hair short???

Have been having this thought for these few weeks but yet to do. Why? Cos I have the fear of looking fatter with my short hair and also it took me so long to get this length. But why do I feel like cutting it short? Cos I’m getting “botak” at the centre of my crown. I have very little hair and they are also so fine. That doesn’t help me if I grow them too long and weight them down and cos more hair loss.  So do I want to cut it? I’m not prepared yet. My mind said cut to cut hair loss but my heart haven’t cut already feel the pain so how??? How to handle a 2 head monster?

I did some packing few days ago and found some old photos. I can’t help but took it down. They were me when I’m in young till 5 years back before I gave birth to the twins. I looked at it and see not much changes in me beside the slimmer me and “BA BA” me and age that catch up on my face loh. Can’t deny that one will age, but I do hope that I’ll age in grace lah. So at the same time look at my hair style and give it a second thought on a hair cut.

What’s your name means?

Try it! My sound 80% true. http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyournameshiddenmeaningquiz/

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are very hyper. You never slow down, even when it’s killing you.
You’re the type of person who can be a workaholic during the day… and still have the energy to party all night.
Your energy is definitely a magnet for those around you. People are addicted to your vibe.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don’t get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.
You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.
You may miss out by not settling down, but you’re too busy having fun to care.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.
You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.
Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don’t appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

I used Evelyn Ong and the above was what it comes out. What do you think?

Give yours a try.

Thanks for the help…

The post is simple.

Is to thanks Jeff & Liana for solving my problem to “fasten” and clear my computer problem.

So that I will able to post more “stories” as the comp was able to work as new.

If not with all the hanging and restart… looking at the comp is a nightmare for me as a computer idiot like me.

Stay tune for further update on my Kuantan Trip.

The Happiest Person in the family – My Twins! LOL

Received this sms this morning from my friend. In the msg it wrote:

The happiest people don’t have EVERYTHING in life.

They just make the BEST of everything that life brings their way.

So stay happy always and make the BEST of everything in life.

So simple right? I think we should live life just like that. The only person/people I can think of are Jaddon & Ossdon. They are at the stage of happy go lucky right now. Ask them do homework they do. Bribe them with sweets or toys they are happy like bird already. Any place you bring them to, they just follow. No complain (unless too much shopping). 2nd in line would be Glen… I don’t see him worried or stress abt his coming exam. He’s not scare on the results he is going to get.  If you don’t tell him to study… he will be too happy. But take away his foods… he will go mad.

If life is so easy it’s good? I don’t have to worry for this and that. I wouldn’t have to think of everyone feelings and thoughts. I just do what I like and be happy of what I do. I would want to live life just like that. Simple and meaningful.

 

 

Mental block

There are lots of things happening and thoughts that I feel like writing it down but the minute I sat in front of my comp, it seem words are not able to flow out. I feel like giving up blogging but I’ll miss the actions and things happen in our life later on.

I hate my life for now. I wish I can run away. I’m not sure it’s due to their coming exam which start from 25 of this month till 8-9 of May. Then I can really be mental free…. so Sian! Weekend burnt staying home to see hub coaching them. Or me alone w the twins going window shopping as no disturbance is allow at home.

I’m looking forwards for the 1st May holiday but hub is not spending it with us. He’s going up Genting w his male buddy. But never mind I have lots of things to sew. I would like to do my own skirts and dresses. If it’s done up nicely I’ll post it here.

So I will have to look forward to the next holiday, which hub ask me to check out where the family would like to go. Just nice for their post exam trip. I was thinking of Malacca or any beach resort. But then again June we are heading to Tioman so… maybe should give beach holiday a miss. But beach holiday is the most relax and good for family bonding. Just by doing nothing, laze around the beach, swimming and snorkel. Hmm… Maybe another beach holiday would be nice. But I want to go diving, he want to have family trip… different idea. Sigh…