HAPPY NEW YEAR

It has been almost 4 months since I penned my thoughts and the only word that kept haunting me is the word my dad often uses and often quizzes its meaning on unassuming people; lackadaisical which according to Dictionary.com means 

adjective

1.

without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic:

a lackadaisical attempt.

2.

lazy; indolent:

a lackadaisical fellow.

That's exactly what I have been for the past 4 months and totally not proud of it. Oh well, I am not going to delve in this sorry state of my life instead I am going to talk about New Year!

Happy New Year, guys! Hope you had a great one. I sure did amidst Pebbles' tantrums. It was nice spending some time with my folks. Made me feel blessed and more grateful that I still have them and I have resolved to be more appreciative of them.

I usually spend some time writing in my diary about the past year and often they are bleak moments. I seriously have to focus on the positive moments! Geez! So I didn't this year and had all the things I want to be this year ingrained in my head which are pretty straight forward; to be present, grateful and healthy. Three key ingredients to lead a happy and fulfilling life.

Seriously, life is not so complicated. It is the brain of ours that keep muddling our thought processes. It is important to stay focused on our goals and we will reach the destination, sooner or later. I am thankful that I have people I look up to emulate and also detractors to keep me on track (of course I feel thankful for them after I murder them in my head :P 

The only thing that is glaring in 2016 is that I have FINALLY started to cook. Yeap, at grand old age of 35. I am beginning to believe that I am a late bloomer :P I have tried some interesting recipes. No fatal victims so it is safe to say it is edible Yippee!! I am beginning to enjoy to cook not to mention how therapeutic it is (I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST SAID THAT!!!!) Just the other day, had a huge argument with Hubby and instead of sulking in a corner, I cooked a feast which was yummy judging from the empty pots and pans (no leftovers!)

The only time I feel stressed out when cooking is when Pebbles decides to join me in the kitchen. She just loves to live life dangerously, the little teenager of mine. Doesn't help that she turns a deaf ear to me when I yell at her to step away from the stove! Even writing this is making heave!

So yeah, I can cook now, YIPPEE! But then again I stopped Yoga for no apparent reason so that is not cool :( I resolve to learn something new this year so hope to keep you fantastic ardent readers of mine, posted. Ciao!

Be Present