Ok lar, going to Tekka market has been our routine forthnightly. I took this pic cos I am amazed at the bundled vegetables that are wrapped in plastic that are usually being suspended from the shop's ceiling. You literally have to pluck or yank the plastic bundles from the air. 'Phwaacck' the sounds are torn rubber bands, tand 'Oouch' the sound one would make when it slaps your skin. Anyway the cacophony of going to Tekka is also a rmoment of deep reflectiion for me.(No idea why it happens) I figured out my resolution this year. And it goes something like this
1) Not to get stressed so easily - take it easy, enjoy life's journey, no need to be too perfect.
2) Enjoy home and family more - Yes this has been quite missing. I am present but not there. Sounds luke Boylan's book. With the status of Gillman en-bloc temporarily settled, I dont have to go on our streefull weekend house hunting anymore and this provides more time for me to rest with Faiz and our THREE kids. (yep it has grown)
3) Work smart - Yep i have new subjects and new syllabuses to deal. And I will try my best. No promises, but as what Yoda said 'Try you must, young skywalker'. I will also look after my colleagues more and try to make Swiss a heck of a cool place to work in.
4) Forget the past, be practical, move on- Yes being a historian, we are often nostalgic about the past, often attaching a premium on things we have done, places we have visited, and often saying to ourselves that they are much better than what we are having now. Well, I am going to change that. The future is going to be better and I will devote my time and energy in ensuring that. Hitting 35 this year, I guess I have another 35 more good years to live and to make an impact on others around me.
5) Me and God - Yes another neglect of mine. Will try to move myself closer to God. Will perfect sholat, try Qiyam on Sunday mornings, Ratib on Thursday at Al Amin mosque and will attend Quran classes on Monday evenings at SIglap mosque.
6) Family - As usual mom,dad,bi and siraj - will make sure we make time for all the happy moments this year and next.








