MGM tagged me to do this. Write down 7 things I am awesome. (I can already see my trolls coming and saying mean stuff) I have been thinking abt what makes me awesome? If I am even awesome..anyways heres the list
1.I took a 26 hour flight with all 4 kids last year. ALONE.Colorado to SFO, go through security. Try folding up a double stroller, while having 8 peices of hand luggage, and a 3 and 1 yr old clinging to each leg. SFO to Seoul. Again the same security thing.. Seoul to Singapore. Trying going to the duty free shop to buy cheap Vodka with 4 cranky kids. Just try it!
2.I speak 4 languages. Malay which I took in school. Mandarin which I learnt from friends and neighbours. I can curse you and your ancestors in 4 languages. Enough said.
3. I always try to look for the good in things.Got laid off from work, okay we get to move again. Child diagnosed with allergies, at least it just eczema and not respiratory issues. Flat tyre, at least it happened at home and not out on the freeway.
4.I am still married. I got married at 20, had my first child at 22. Statistically speaking I should have been a divorcee by now.People in Singapore start whispering that if I come back and visit my mom without NK for more than 2 months, rumours start flying that he left me. Instead I would be celebrating my 12 years anniv this Dec.
5.My weightloss. From a person who used to find shortcuts during the 2.4km run at PE class to running 4 miles(ahem this morning) is nothing short of amazing.
6.My sense of humour. That what gets me through the dumb trolls, the stupid 4 child comments.
7. God this is hard. I am done. I cannot think of anything else.
I tag
1.Sonia (my sister who just started writing a blog)
2. Joe
3.Mimi
4.2bsmommy
5.Suma(Maybe this will help the block?)
6.Abha
8.Munchkin’s Mom
Anyone else who wants to do it?
I agree to each and every point, sunita. You sure are awesome for each of those listed and many many more reasons.
yay to you!
it is tough, isn’t it?
the four languages…i wish i had learnt mandarin, never attempted to…
my 11 yrold can do a great impersonation of a chinese local speaking english
Me:) I can imagine. NK laughs at me when I say certain things in a totally Singaporean way. water is one
the points you mentioned are truly awesome..the flight thing, how did you do it…i had nightmares travelling with two when they were small..not any more.
Me: You know, I will do a post on that, a How to fly alone with kids tips
you are indeed awesome. The fact that trolls come and bark needlessly, means you’re important enough
Me: Crazy trolls..
nice one. 26 hours with 4 kids? you are awesome lady, I would not be able to even think about it!
And how have you been able to run 4 miles? Please teach me too!!
Me: Baby steps. I used to walk 2-3 miles and then decided to get into running. I then used the Couch to 5k programme and then build up slowlly. I am in all moms running club and I am always the last one. Always. The rest of the moms ran at a 11-13 min miles and I am at 15 min mile. It sucks…I dont compare to them but I always do
yes! you are so totally awesome!!!!!!
cheers!
Me: Will you do this tag as well?
Awesomeness made woman, S:-) Thats some impressive stuff:-)!!!
Wow you are awesome.. and for 7 add being super mom.. your last post was awesome in itself.. and now you add a 26 hr flight with 4 kids simply amazing.. I should send this to my friend.. who called me this weekend to lament about traveling with her only child ( a 2 yr old.. who is at a terrible twos stage)!
Me:What! Just one.. Thats like nothing..
Hi, I saw your link in MGM’s comments. Great list! I can appreciate your 26 hour flight with 4 kids alone. That is quite a feat. Congratulations on the upcoming 12th anniversary!
Me: waves hello.
7. You make a great friend
Me: Will you do the tag as well?
Awesome!!
I can do the swearing in multiple languages too!
Me: And you too.. How did miss tagging everybody!
I am impressed on many levels of your profound AWESOME-NESS.
Thanks for tagging me. I will get on it as soon as possible.
Me:YAY! Now you are officially a blogger.
My hats off to you.
You’re one awesome lady!
i think the awesomest is the running. i would put it way above travelling with four kids.
mostly because running is something you have decided to do for yourself…great! Sraikh!!
Me: Flying is only 26 hours and then the torture is over. Running is on and on and on.
Hmm, good.. U are awesome… But I am not doing this tag…its boring…Act I dnt thk I would want to do tags on the blog.. sorry
me: KNCC.. can you do it!!
26 hrs flights with 4 kids is indeed AWESOME. I have not dared even a 2 hr flight with my 2 yr old yet. And so is your running lady. I havent been able to run for more than 7 mins on treadmill ever! You rock.
Me: A 2 hour flight is nothing! Try it! And the running is baby steps.. I still am the slowest in the running group. Like laaaast all the time.
Yay you really are awesome! Traveling with 4 kids? Wow…..I dread even traveling alone…wow!
gosh this is truly extraordinary! the running, the cursing of ancestors in four languages- i am in awe!
the rest- good for you!!! i remember tracking your travels last year, i was most concerned, ofcourse there was no reason to, you sailed, sorry flew smoothly.
Me: I am going to do a post on that. I checked my archives and apparently I didnt do a post on flying ALONE WITH 4 KIDS.