What should I write in a letter to my (future) child?

 

There will be times you might need guidance for living this life full of different people and backgrounds, but my child, please be wise.. I hope growing up, you will learn : 

1. TO BE PATIENT

Verily, there will be those who will disagree with you (and your thoughts). But please DO NOT ARGUE. Write only facts, and cross-check facts. Be resourceful. Write a statement, don't mind about others. Arguments are for those who likes to waste time (and energy?)

Source : Facebook

2. DO NOT RESPOND TO A BULLY

If you are a target to a bully (unnecessarily calling someone unnecessary names), know that they are trying to use and validate their power over you. DO NOT RESPOND. They find joy if they knew they hurt you. I was not prone to bullying (growing up, in school etc) maybe because I am tall, large and appear "not-to-care", but sometimes in social media, it is funny how a single comment I left on a website became a target to someone I knew nothing about. It is hilarious, really..

This comment on JAKIM's page that attracts geng Sajet (bukan nama sebenar)

Siap sambung in Messanger but as always, I DON'T EVEN click/read mesej beliau

But still, I don't care. I don't know him, he doesn't know me, I don't need him in any kind of favor, so why bother? (He = a she-male kot?)

3. TO WRITE/TALK LESS

It is amusing, how even a two sentences can totally be misinterpreted to become something totally out of context. I really don't usually respond to this kinda conversation (that I know will lead to lengthy arguments, and sh*t, that day, the amount of time I spent on IG raised up! -which I don't usually do), but this one worth an example!

So I write a simple sentences like below :

The replied I get is 10x the amount(of words, by her)! It is disturbing, how could a simple statements.. be all these? 😆

Nota : Ada bila pulak lah aku kata yang "choose to go out in pandemic" ni pendosa. Tiberr betul. Maybe I secretly criticize pembukaan sektor ekonomi?

Notakaki : Always replied good thing(s) to this kak's IG, wishing her daughter's birthday, wishing good things and all. But oh well..

So I after even another simple reply (of probably 10words) became another 100words.. 

I decided to stop (replying). Not sure how she feels about it but I don't care LOL

Note : My husband should be grateful for this wife (me) that is less argumentative, less (unnecessary) words. Maybe it is because I am in Engineering, that I am not prone to how "ladies" typically behave. Or maybe I don't like small talk.. Or maybe I am 1 in a 1,000,000.00.

Until next post!

I quite recently bought toddler/preschool busy book : surprisingly both at the same price (RM59) so here is my review: (to hopefully become the product's future improvement)

Note : Items are purchased with my own money

Comparing the product colours between Juggle Brain & Kiddy World (under natural light)

Juggle Brain : the loose piece's lamination separates very easily! I think this one separates in less that 2 hours. Until today there's more items that separate..

Good job, Kiddy World! Nicely laminated (got border for correct adhesion)

A mom should always know how to repair, right? I plan to laminate back and cut along the edge with border.. that's all. But sadly, I don't have laminating machine yet. Hmmph..

That is all from me, if there is anything I should try, let me know! (in comment)

Until next post!

 When designing the kitchen cabinet, I have to be certain with the spacing/gap, height and placement of water tap, what's next to it, and so on..

So yeah, determining the kitchen appliances is very important (like I previously wrote) :

KITCHEN APPLIANCES : WISHLIST

before finalizing the Kitchen Cabinet design HERE

(PROSES HIDUP BERSEDERHANA UNTUK MASUK RUMAH BARU 2022) STEP 0 OF 5 : KITCHEN CABINET DESIGN (USING IKEA KITCHEN PLANNER)

First and foremost, I will not break the bank for this entire process (moving into a new house), so whenever possible, I will keep our purchases (furniture, appliances, home decors) as inexpensive as possible.. The house will not undergo (structural) renovations, because especially due to my job (very much likely to move/relocate, if not, a series of outstationsss)

Note : tak lekat di rumah, thus macam not too attached to a house (due to frequest outstationssss)

I am also very wise about my purchases. I never bought things in installment (like my laptop right now, straightaway cash, among the cheapest suitable to its job). I just want a simple life.. 

This is my zoom-in view of previous sketch :

So the gap (fridge's width) must be certain, before asking quotation from contractors. Or else, keep the gap in a standard size/fits all fridge, if it's later to be decided.

 I also build the sink to be at the centre possible from the guest rooms' bath view, and have some gap for table top water purifier (with a certain size too). Below is my snap of the appliances before finalizing the sketch in IKEA Kitchen Planner :

Pay attention to product sizes

So, from my kitchen appliances wishlist, the only expensive item is the LG refrigerator. And still not a space made for a dishwasher because the basis of getting one is still not strong (will undergo a series of discussions for this purchase (budget defense)! Hehe

One can always google, if need to know what else to get/plan on the countertop. But I am not getting any new appliances (ovens, rice cooker & bread maker) since everything I have is working fine and wow, I just realized they are all gifted!

Microwave oven = from friends (during wedding)

Heating oven = from colleage (during wedding)

Rice cooker = from a family member (during wedding)

Bread maker = from mom

Although, I have a little dream of having a little coffee/tea station and cake bar later (this one need to visualize the house on-site later) and this will be my favourite space! One I can display my marble cakes and cookies, OMG 💗💗💗

Pinned from Pinterest!

Above all, I will always keep in mind that I shall not spend fortune to move, but still keep my home as lovely as possible. So I heard a dear friend of mine just spent around RM120k from home renovation (not structural) and decor! To each of their own, but nope, not me..

I also found this on FB recently :

I think the major source for No. 1 is : Wedding, Business (not No. 4 because I believe that is from registered business) & probably moving into a new house.. I hope this will guide me & everyone I know not to make this journey a burden..

Follow this space for an affordable journey!

Until next post!