It's been a long time since I've actually written anything about a day out for myself. Strangely, this was something I wanted to share since the beginning of yesterday. Not that something great actually happened but it was more about what I was most appreciative & grateful for.
We shouldn't be writing down only because something great happened but also because something BAD didn't. For that, I blessed that we have ONE DAY of joy which we can be happy for.
As always, Saturdays are the busiest day of the week. Both hubby & myself have to take turns to be DRIVERS for the kids. And it starts as early at 8AM in the morning for their extra curriculum activities. Although it was a long weekend holiday in view of the celebration of our country's Independence Day, school activities was still on as usual on Saturday. So, there goes any plans for Staycation even if there was a slightest thought.
And of course, due to our hectic work schedule, house cleaning was totally not in my books. I turned to my long time alternative of having a weekend helper to manage the cleanliness of the household once a week. It was the best decision I ever made... Amy comes by every weekend & she's a miracle helper for me. I don't know what I would've done if I never found her. She's been in our employment for almost 8 years now.
By 1 PM, we managed to achieve :-
i) Kids school activities - Checked
ii) House cleaning - Checked
ii) Grocery Shopping - Checked
iv) Take away Lunch for Kids - Checked
I was really proud of myself for having completed quite a number of task in the list. The afternoon session was a bit tougher. I had to explained vigorously with my elder son as to why he needs to do his revision in the afternoon. Final examinations is just around the corner & as the saying goes, Practice Makes Perfect.
I had one important task to achieve in the afternoon. Folding Clothes !!! There was 3 large baskets of clothes to be folded. I'll admit.. I'm quite fussypot when it comes to folding clothes & placing it correctly in the right drawers. As such, no one really fuss around me when I'm doing it. As you can see below, the entire carpet is full of clothes.. Ha ha
Finally, all house chores completed. It was finally time for dinner. Cooking seems to be the perfect option in order to tighten the wallet a bit since both hubby & I are going for a short weekend trip. But, then the thought of cleaning didn't really appeal to me.
There was 2 options :
i) Nice dinner, come home & be a potato couch again
ii) Quick simple dinner & go watch Crazy Rich Asians
Naturally, option 2 was much more appealing. It has been a long while since we last catch a movie in the cinema especially after we bought the online tv system (I have no idea what it's called but I'm sure most of you understand what I mean). Only my elder son could join us since it was P13. I didn't think my 9 year old son would enjoy all the mushy stuff.
The movie was great ! I'm so proud to be an Asian. And walking out from the cinema, I knew I was going to be watching this movie again very soon. It's a wonder why so many people are talking about it & the cinema... It was full. Guess, everyone is just like me...
By the time we got home, it was already almost midnight. An entire day gone but I felt good as I still had a Sunday to enjoy...
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Oh I love movies and seems like you enjoyed it very much. I'll add this to the movies I will be watching. Great way to de stress.
The movie is good!!
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STOPWonderful heartfelt post.. I am so glad I met you in #steemitbloggers :)
Me too @rebeccabe
aww sounds like a very busy but fulfilling weekend! So organised!! Sounds even more busy when the boys grow up eh!
The boys are the ones who decide on the program.. ha ha
That's a super productive and happy day!!!! So glad to read of it and you sound very happy with it @ireenchew! :)
It ended well with crazy Asian movie 😎😎
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I can't wait to watch the movie!
It's good. I'm so proud it made the headlines
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That's a lot done in a day and managed to wrap up with Crazy Rich Asians too
There's another long weekend to look forward too 😊
Sounds like quite the hectic perfect day. #amyneedsaraise might be in order too.
I'm a huge movie fan and watch them whenever I can
Sounds like a fulfilling day! I love the kinds of days where I get bunches of things done.
@mattifer... I couldn't agree more .. ha ha
Not my kinda thing but people are sure talking about it, heh
Everyone is talking about it because of the book. After watching the movie, I'm considering to buy the book now
Wow! What a busy weekend, but it sounds so full and amazing. I want to see that movie. I don't watch a lot of movies, but I'm curious about that one because I've heard so many great reviews.
@byn ... Pls do catch it. It's definitely worth it... I don't recall the last time I watched a English speaking full Asian movie apart from Jacky Chan. But this is really good & entertaining
It is nice to get all those household chores done and out of the way so that you can enjoy Sunday without the nagging guilt of not getting things put in order...
Yes... That's what I was so happy for
You are right! Every day is special and I like this just another day post. Gave me an insight of how another person's life is like.
You know what, I am a fusspot like you when it comes to folding clothes the way I wanted and putting them in specific sections of the drawer. Lately they just got too much and I let my part time cleaners fold them for me. Not the way I wanted but one huge task off the list so I am not complaining! And I think they clean the house faster and better than me, guess some things are best left to the professionals.
I saw the movie too. The books are even better! I only had book 1 and couldn't wait so read an e-book version of book 2. Halfway through book 3, I cannot stand the tiny screen and bought the hard copy when i passed by a bookstore!