It seems I have lost access to my password and can only post using my alternate account, henceforth, I'll be migrating this blog to thekentchronicles.wordpress.com.

Twenty Three No More!

At Cafe Crepe. ❤ 

That's right, I'm 24 and happily posting pictures all the while having a post birthday blog bash [I know, certified blog-aholic here]. Anyway, I just want to thank all of you who remembered my day. It was a real treat to read and hear from all you well wishers out there. Here's to hoping next year's bash will be bigger and awesome-r than ever!

Cheers.  ❤

Tick Tock...

It's another Saturday night and Amit is out working at Cineplex. Crazy right? Dude doesn't get a night off. It makes me feel bad most days because he works crazy hours while I stay at home and tend to the little one. Hardly sounds fair for the most part but, it is how it is for now, until Kid can start going to daycare.

Anyhow, I'm just happy to be spending more time with the little man before school starts. I'll be taking a full course load so I can get my degree faster. With all the pressure put on me by my SIL, I have to get on it. Clock's ticking...

For the mean time, this is what I've been up to in the past hour. I love procrastination.

Updates...

It has been a while since my last post. One can argue that I have gone into a blog hiatus of some sorts but to be honest, I haven't really felt like updating much since I have created a Tumblr account and pretty soon, will be launching my own website. Exciting stuff!

With regards to my personal life, everything is going along just fine. I cannot wait to be off of mat leave and back on the job market again. Will be going back to school again, either pursuing an actual Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing or perhaps venturing into something else totally out of the Healthcare. I want to spread my wings far beyond my limits. 

Family wise, it's been challenging esp. with my sister choosing to giving up her PR status and choosing to go back but let us not dwell on the matter. I have spent many a night to be glum and stressing about something which I have no control of. On a lighter note, DH's family has really warmed up to me. Since DS came, they've been so welcoming, even his dad manages to smile and talk to me, in English! His siblings don't look at me as a threat anymore and even considers me as a sister. Funny how every thing has changed in just a year.

On the flip side however, I could not say the same with my mom and I. We've grown ever farther apart and now with all the issue surrounding my sister's departure, it's sad to say our relationship has been pushed to its limits. . We aren't on speaking terms at the moment and it's been 2 weeks since the last time we chatted. I guess I'm just not ready to talk to her just yet. Only time will tell at this point.

So, in summary, everything is okay, not wonderful and peachy but just fine... The way I like it. Until next time! 

XOXO,

Melissa

P.S. 

Here is an updated photo of the Little Man, enjoy.

Of Battle Scars and Sunburns

know I mentioned going on a hiatus and continuing my journey on  Tumblr but after a major blog design overhaul, I've decided to continue on. It would be a pity to let it all go to waste right?

o, moving on... Let me start by saying how much I enjoy being a full time mom. Don't get me wrong, I do miss working and all but I would not trade even a single-tantrums-filled-crappy day with the little man. There is however an issue with the, ah, grotesque and nausea-inducing battle scars. Yes, I'm talking about the dreaded stretch marks. They're everywhere and I have this annoyingly nagging feeling that no matter how many times I apply purcellin oil, creams or ointments, this eyesore will be around for a long time. There are other options like microdermabrasions,  chemical peels and laser treatments, but I refuse to take that route. They're much too invasive if you ask me. For now, I'd just let time do her thing and wait I suppose.

n that note, I must also face that it will take time for me to get bikini body ready. I've gained close to 100 lbs, albeit not getting on the scale. I have the ❝ mommy figure ❞ now close to a size 4, I've got to get back to  size 0 [my pre-pregnant size]. So how do I do this, while nursing Kent full time? Most moms of course would recommend taking him out for a stroll and there's nothing wrong with that. However, in this kind of weather where heatstroke [for me] and sunburn [for him] are legitimate threats, it might not be the case. I have yet to find a good sunscreen lotion that not only offers ample protection from  UVA and UVB rays, but is also gentle on the skin and baby-friendly. Wouldn't want our lovely super baby to bake. We have high aspirations for him. So until I lose all the baby weight, for the mean time, I guess I just have to suck it up.

Feeling unglamorous,

26th May

ust to state on the record, I am now a mommy. Yes, that's right. A mommy at twenty three. I finally got the go signal from my mom. And yes, I am going PUBLIC. So let this be known, I am a proud mommy of one awesome super baby. And although we go against tradition, we are a happy family of three.

nd so, with that, I will be going on a blog hiatus, at least here. I will be continuing my journey on Tumblr.

Au revoir for now,

It's Official.

Finally after two full weeks of waiting, the little man's legal documents are here! And within a span of 4 days, little Kent receives his first piece of mail; addressed to and bearing his full legal name. Cannot wait for his other documents to arrive!

Now, if only I can persuade Amit to baptize Kent. Hmmm... Any suggestions out there?

מהבית של אל

In the process of planning a baby shower and let me tell you, there are a lot of preparations to be made. Choosing a theme alone is difficult, then you have to worry about setting a budget and booking a venue, food/catering, and entertainment if you want to go all the way. LOL.

Seriously though, on top of all that, you also have to consider which people to invite. RSVP baby. Tackling the guest list alone and trying to keep things under budget's a hassle! I mean, what's the point of throwing a shower if you don't ask for help right?

I mean, for anyone who's thrown a baby shower, you know how difficult and awkward it is to ask people to get your baby stuff knowing how economically challenging life has been in the past few years. Not wanting to sound like a dick about it but for most first-time parents such as myself, asking people for the essential stuff like say a crib or travel system is tricky business, unless they're family of course then that's another issue altogether.

Next up on the list is the menu to ponder on.

הבן שלי, החיים שלי

Lies, lies and more lies.... I don't honestly know how I can go on living like this. It seriously feels like I'm being pushed to a certain point where I just want to break free and be able to live my life the way I want to. Without any shame or a trace of regret, I would like the whole world to know. I feel like screaming at the top of my lungs, ecstatic and filled with so much joy its overflowing.

I am happy. Happy because I'm alive and happy because I have more than just my family and friends to live for now. I have you. No matter what, I have you and I know although we haven't officially met yet, you are already the core of my being, the mere reason for my existence.

I love you for who you are and no matter who you become someday, I will still be here. I know it hasn't been a smooth ride for both of us but I'll rally us through. I'll make sure you're safe and well. You can count on that. Society may shun us, but that won't stop me. You are a gift regardless of what people may think or say, and for that reason, I will never give you up. However difficult life may get, always know that I am here. And that will never change even when I'm old and gray and too senile to even carry a conversation. Dementia may get the better of me, but know this, somewhere deep inside the confines of a complex mind lies a heart that will always have a place for you.

After A Long Hiatus

The bitch is back! LOL. Oh yeah, I'm back and I've got plenty of juicy gossip for you! Yes you, who's been so diligently and patiently waiting to read any updates on this almost forgotten blog. LOL. Wow. Talk about major grandiose delusions! LOL. Kidding aside, a lot of things have seriously happened since God knows when. Of course, as you can see and probably gather, my head's in the clouds right now and I just seem to mumble on and on. So before I get carried away, I'm just here to happily report that I'd be venturing on a new life soon. What this means for me and for all of you who want to know, well stay in tuned for my next post. LOL.