Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Living with less

Many of my friends have been asking me if I have gotten used to living in Miri. Their concerns are valid, coz after all I am a city girl who loves her Jap food, buying handbags to commemorate occasions and shopping. I am seldom at home coz I love meeting up with friends whenever I can.
Before delivering Jon, I enjoyed being e centre of attention. That changed once Jon was born. And after the teething initial month and getting used to a schedule of caring for Jon, I asked myself if I can truly come to terms with a gap in my work resume, no income of my own, and not being able to buy pretty things.

I found the sacred in simple living. Jon's health, my stable marriage, and my wealth of friends are more precious than the lifestyle I've been accustomed to. Living on less really could mean more. We have time to watch Jon grow. I have been reading Christian literature, scrapping for Jon, making cards for friends, and baking. I've finally taken my driving theory test, and will be taking my first driving lesson tomorrow...please pray that my instructor has a healthy heart!

A few photos which I took recently

Mini lemon yoghurt cakes









Jon laughing when we talk to him










Jon's "talking" lots now if you give him your attention.








His first playmate, Patrick









First time on his tummy

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