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“Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs …. who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants….The race began….
Honestly:
No one in crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower.
You heard statements such as:
”Oh, WAY too difficult!!“
“They will NEVER make it to the top.”
or:
“Not a chance that they will succeed. The tower is too high!”
The tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one…Except for those, who in a fresh tempo, were climbing higher and higher….
The crowd continued to yell, “It is too difficult!!! No one will make it!”
More tiny frogs got tired and gave up….
But ONE continued higher and higher and higher….
This one wouldn’t give up!
At the end everyone else had given up climbing the tower. Except for the one tiny frog who, after a big effort, was the only one who reached the top! THEN all of the other tiny frogs naturally wanted to know how this one frog managed to do it?
A contestant asked the tiny frog how he had found the strength to succeed and reach the goal?
It turned out….That the winner was DEAF!!!!
The wisdom of this story is:
Never listen to other people’s tendencies to be
negative or pessimistic…. because they take your most wonderful dreams and wishes away from you — the ones you have in your heart!
Always think of the power words have.
Because everything you hear and read will affect your actions!
Therefore:
ALWAYS be….POSITIVE!
And above all:
Be DEAF when people tell YOU that you cannot fulfill your dreams!”
[Note : The above story was extracted from an email forwarded to me by a dear friend!]
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watching your child run towards the gigantic play-ground set;
receiving red roses for no reason at all but because you are appreciated and love;
clear blue and sunny skies;
the idea (a very real one) of Grohe faucets in your bathroom;
having a perfect meal with your family;
spending an evening with your loved ones;
the smell of a freshly brew ground coffee;
ice-cream;
a good book;
someone to tickle you pink;
Often, we are so caught up with the big stuff but neglect the little things that, collectively, can amount to a VERY BIG thing! It is this VERY BIG thing that we should treasure and not take for granted of. It is this VERY BIG thing that will make us happy - it’s what Happiness truly is…
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Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek
Today’s story comes in 2-parts.
First and foremost : the photo. This was shot while we were at a local Bird Park : Dubbed the Largest Free-Flight Walk-In Aviary in the World and true enough, it certainly didn’t disappoint. I will probably show you more photos in the near future but for now, this photo was taken at the parrots’ haven of the park. We were allowed to feed these little chirpy but loud birdies with sunflower seeds purchased at the park for a reasonable sum. As you can see from the photo, 4 of them decided to simultaneously perch on the woman’s hands for some yummy goodies. Also, let me tell you this : there were in fact more when we first saw them but a few flew away towards other feeding customers when they probably realized that this poor woman’s arm had limited standing space. Nevertheless, we caught the nibbling act just in time while the woman laughed and giggled away.
The next thing I had wanted to include with this story is that our nation will be celebrating it’s 51st Independence Day this Sunday. So, yeah, Happy Birthday Malaysia!
My country, despite its niggling flaws and it’s youth, is actually a wonderful country to belong and I am proud to call it home! I chose this photo for today because of the sheer vibrant colors of the birds’ feathers; that to me, represents exactly what we, the citizens of Malaysia, are - a melting pot of diverse culture, living in harmony and most importantly, full of life. Plus, my country’s name is proudly displayed around the wrist of an obviously excited tourist!. I don’t think this post has enough space for me to write plenty more pleasantries of my beloved country. It just won’t be justified. But, trust me when I say that if you were ever to visit us and once you have, you will never leave with an ounce of regret, ever - that I can promise you.
With that, it is our sincere hope that you and your loved ones will be surrounded by beautiful colors. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Filed Under Family
I’ve got some exciting news - I will be traveling overseas again…after 4 years! That’s a long time to not have been anywhere other than in and around my own country.
The reasons are, in fact, plenty but primarily, it has everything to do with family. You see, Gnat’s siblings have all moved Down Under save for himself and his parents. And because of work commitments (mostly), they don’t often get to meet up. This year though, we’ve made it a point to travel there together with our newborn and his parents. Plus, this is the first time that Ash gets to actually meet, apart from all the photographs, her cousins, aunts and uncles. I am already excited just talking about it.
A bonus from this trip, for me, would be the opportunity to take fabulous photos for all to see. I can’t promise that I will be blogging much since it is after all a family reunion kind of thing. Although, I will be taking along all necessary blogging tools : you know, just in case something extraordinary happens that I can’t wait to tell you about.
That will be fun. And my photographing skills have improved quite a bit but still, there are plenty room for improvement..PLENTY! Besides, I need to, especially for this impending trip. I’ve set this obscene target for myself and I want to see how far I am able to reach it. Clearly, I wasn’t thinking much when I set it because at the rate I am going…gosh, I can’t even begin to imagine. I don’t even want to.
Anyway, that’s about all I have for you today. More tomorrow..till then, be happy, be nice to one another.
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I know it is probably a little pre-mature to be thinking about Halloween but I figured, it probably isn’t. I mean, it is almost coming to the end of August and I am pretty sure September will go in a flash. And I am not too keen in doing everything at the last moment unless if I am forced to.
The easiest way in celebrating the occasion would clearly be simply deck ourselves up with hideous costumes (it is after all, the night of gouls and I am not inclined to be a fairy) and go out trick or treat-ing. But, no one will buy that here : we’re not in the States. So, I figured to have a party of my own. If I am going to do that, I think the first thing on my list would be to think of nice and fitting Halloween invitations
Just imagine, Ash and her first Halloween party! Am I a baaad mom or what??
