New Year 2018

2017 was like taking the first step into a whole new journey. Embarking on this journey is like a one way ticket train, with no turning back. It had been a year full of learning, weariness, hope and struggle.
2018 will be a better year, as three of us learn to love and grow together. Looking forward for the new year.

This, too, shall pass

It's not easy handling LO in house, especially as a first-timer.
There are simply too many unexpected turn of events happening now and then, just when we thought that things are finally settling down bit by bit.

And honesty, I really need to give most of the credit to DH. From the very first day until now, he had been doing most of the tasks whilst juggling with his personal work. And he even need to pacify me and LO when we're being emotional.

Lots of article mentioned that all these are just phases that shall pass, as time goes by. We just need to pace ourselves and be consistent, as usually LOs are inconsistent themselves.

So, we'll just stay by the phrase "this shall pass", and continue to face the unknown hurdles ahead. No point of hiding or moaning, if it's inevitable.
Let us just face it and get done with it.

Self confidence

Some people just simply know how to put people down. And some keep doing so, without knowing it. But the one hurting the most is the receiving side, regardless of being trampled on purposely or not.

Would you believed that statement above is actually reflecting one who do not have enough self confidence.

But what is that that make us belittling ourselves? And what make those confident people able to speak out so loud and act as if the world is circulating around them?

Self confidence is something you give yourself, that is shone out from your ownself through your speech and gestures.
It may be something that others can give you a boost on, but it needs to originate from your ownself.
You need to feel confident.
How do you feel confident?
Believe in yourself. Gear up yourself with sufficient knowledge. Ask around for things that you do not know. Listen to others and do your own judgement. Don't be afraid. Acknowledge your own worth. Do not compare with others.

It's not easy to build up your self confidence in a day or two. But you can always start with small steps. Keep on going and you'll find yourself getting more confident. When you are confident, there's actually nothing you can't do.
And of course, we're not saying to be overconfident, which is the bad side and can cause you downfall.