Back from holiday, refreshed

Took the kids out to Penang for a short-short holiday and for the kids, it was a great to be doing something different. And it's good to hear something different apart from, 'Two more minutes to homework time' and 'Have you practiced your piano?'

The beach - they were soooooo in love with the beach. The moment they open their eyes, it's 'Can we go to the beach?'. It's a pity that we only have such a short time to enjoy the beach. Really. Here are some pictures that I took. No pictures of me because I forgot to bring my makeup bag so....too bad. :-)

There. Son 2 is totally enjoying himself! But I can't help it but think that he needs a haircut when I look at this picture. The other son belongs (funny to say this) to my cousin, the boy's name is Ivan. Adorable guy.

Sigh sigh sigh....what's not to love about a scene like THIS!!! Awesome, love it!

Uncle Julius shows Son 1 how to make a REAL SOLID mud ball. The boys were making squishy ones.

Very nice pool with small little waterfall for the kids.

We did not swim in the sea because there are jellyfishes out there. Sadly, one boy (not one of us) got stung (big patch on the stomach) by a jellyfish. My cousin said, 'Poor boy, I got stung before and a big man like me, sigh....it reduced me to tears and still a little traumatized from the sting. Damn painful'.

We had BBQ at the beach and it was quite fun. There was drinking and eating on the beach and you can't beat that, really! :-)

I've put the whole album up on my Facebook, so, if you are interested, head on over here for my Penang Gathering photo album.

Anyway, I have decided to focus on writing for myself because I am the most important thing in the world to me. Finally, FINALLY, wrote an article for myself. Today, I chose to write an article about 'Frustrated with not finding the perfect life'.

Anyway, on with work, ADIOS! Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone!

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