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Notes From Underground: Yields Increase But Watch Out, Take Care, Beware

December 19, 2017

The long-end of the U.S. Treasury curve steepened Monday and Tuesday as bond futures did some technical damage, closing under the 200-day moving average. It joined the 2-, 5- and 10-year Treasuries, which have been below the important technical level since September. U.S.Treasury yields rose as the ECB failed to lift European sovereigns. The BUNDS, FRENCH OATS and Italian BTPs all saw significant increases in their yields. BUT I ADVISE PATIENCE AND CAUTION BECAUSE THE ECB IS SUPPOSEDLY SET TO FINISH ITS MONTHLY PURCHASES BY DECEMBER 21. As of the close of last Friday the ECB had bought ONLY 33 billion of assets leaving it 27 billion EUROS of its QE quota. It has two days in which to push yields lower and we don’t know how much they have purchased over the past two days.

Notes From Underground: Merkel’s Boner, Take Two

September 26, 2016

It seems that 108 years is enough time to pass to relive history. For those who are not sports fans, Merkle’s Boner is a famous mistake made by New York player Fred Merkel, who didn’t touch second base and was called out erasing the “fact” that the New York Giants had beaten the Chicago Cubs. The major GAFFE led to the Cubs beating the Giants and the CUBS moving to the World Series where they defeated the Detroit Tigers for their last World Series championship only 108 years ago.

Notes From Underground: All My Words Come Back to Me in Shades of Mediocrity (Homeward Bound)

April 9, 2012

Friday’s weaker than expected JOBS REPORT caused AGITA in the BOND and EQUITY MARKETS. Early in the week, the markets had punished the BONDS and EQUITIES as the FOMC MINUTES caused the purveyors of QE3 as a SURE THING to stop, look and listen. The sounds that they had listened to were from the previous speech by Chairman Bernanke as he voiced his deep concerns about the persistent drag of unemployment on GDP. The rush of FED governors and District presidents to any microphone to undermine the chairman’s views caused the market to pause and reconsider its stance on possible FED normalizing rates quicker than the “extended period” language presumed. Stocks were under pressure and U.S. Treasuries were offered as hints of FED buying grabbed traders attention.

Notes From Underground: Getting To The Core Issue In Apple’s Dividend

March 19, 2012

Today, in an interview with Betty Liu on Bloomberg TV, I was asked about the “news” of the day, of course that being the APPLE decision to pay a dividend and buy back stock. Long-time readers of NOTES are aware that I am a believer in stock dividends as a way to return capital to the genuine owners of a corporation: THE SHAREHOLDERS. Ms. LIU wanted to know if the APPLE news was bullish for the EQUITY markets as the share price of the technological behemoth would drive all indices higher. As a GLOBAL MACRO analyst/trader/investor, I said that it was more bullish for capitalism in America.

Notes From Underground: Weekend news is predominantly positive for the risk-on crowd

September 12, 2010

A quick overview of the weekend: The Chinese growth story is proceeding at a much stronger rate than previously expected and Chinese inflation levels seem well contained. The global equity markets have opened higher as the China’s surging growth has given a boost to the risk-on crowd. We are not big fans of the Chinese data releases. We are and will be suspect of official data from a country that seeks to harness what its populace can read. We also are not surprised by Chinese strength as the copper and energy and grain markets have been telling us for months that the Asian upturn is real. The slack demand in the the developed world has be more then replaced by emerging global boom.

The Turkish elections have added more power to tonight’s risk-on profile. The elections went better than expected for Turkish Prime Minster Recep Tayyip Erdogan and gave him even more latitude for reforming the Turkish polity to further meet European legal standards. Turkey’s equity and bond markets viewed this a positive as the consistency of reforms is what the markets are most desirous of pursuing.

There is also news from Basel that the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision agreed to the provisions of Basel III and though is means higher capital requirements, the new standards will not be phased in until 2013 to 2018, which gives the markets some breathing room. One of the more positive aspects will be based on what Bill White has called leaning into asset prices and acting in a countercyclical manner.  As economies heat up capital ratios will rise for banks, thus acting to curtail out of control asset appreciation. This is a very good regulation and will act to head off future “irrational exuberance.” It will be awhile before its full effect is felt but it is an acknowledgement that BUBBLES need to be deflated in the incipient stages.

We will also be watching the DPJ election that takes place Tuesday in Japan. The intra-party battle between Ozawa and Kan can have a very big outcome for YEN valuation. If the old warhorse OZAWA were to gain the party leadership–and the Prime Minister post–the YEN will weaken in the initial anticipation that Ozawa would move to weaken the YEN. We will certainly report more about this as events unfold, but there were several stories written about the Japanese unhappiness in regards to the Chinese purchases of JGBs putting unwanted bid to the YEN. Some Japanese are even suggesting that China has ulterior motives and wishes to keep the YEN unduly strong to further its own trade advantage. This is merely “speculation,” but it certainly adds to the heat on possible intervention. We don’t know the outcome but pay attention as Ozawa ‘s victory could move him to action.

Notes From Underground: Jackson Hole is where the market focus will be … and Bernanke the main act?

August 25, 2010

It has been written in many domains that the speech to watch will be the paper delivered by Raghuram Rajan and Bill White. What will they say? We don’t have a clue but they are being given a great deal of pre-speech attention. Why? They have been proven prescient in their early views on the danger of asset bubbles and predicted the housing crash. Alan Greenspan belittled their work in 2005 and that is all we need to know. Even Bernanke, who was skeptical of the possibility of pricking asset bubbles, has given Professor Rajan much more respect than he previously did so will be particularly attentive to these two academics and the work they present.

Notes From Underground: G-20 is waste of time and energy; finreg is just a waste

June 27, 2010

Germany added liquidity but it was all directed at the British goalie David James–nothing austere about their World Cup peformance. The news from the G-20 was as expected: Nothing short of a waste of time and the resulting communique will be the paradigm of vacuousness. The Chinese took center stage in that they spoke up for the developing nations, stating they wanted input in the discussions about global problems. We agree with the Chinese that the G-8 is an atavistic appendage of a past colonial world and is merely the delusional forum for those wishing to hold onto a past that left the arena long ago. Yes, we are sure that Russia, Brazil and the others that make up the most robust members of the emerging world want to advise the likes of Italy, Spain and France who have certainly failed to get their own economic houses in order.


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My father was the most popular shoemaker of our town Bor,

Nigde. For years, he had made and repaired shoes in his shop

“Fashion Shoes,” which was very near the Government Square. The

bank manager’s wife, the beauty symbol of our town, Nigar Hanim

(Lady Nigar), would never wear any shoes but those made by my

father. My father was a very respectable shoemaker in our

When my eldest sister insisted on going to college, the whole

family had to move to Ankara, the Capital. My father kept to his

shoemaking in his shop at Demirlibahce for a while but as he was

no longer a demanded master of shoemaking, he wasn’t earning

enough money, so he found a job at the military shoeandclothes

factory, where he made boots for soldiers, pushing the buttons of

some machines he himself had seen for the first time in his life.

He spent a whole life as a clicker. A lifetime between his

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service in Iskenderun, a seaside town in the South of Turkey, and

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time at the sea. However, my father, immediately after he put one

foot into the boat, decided not to do it saying that the bottom

of the boat was liquid and that he would not dare to get on that

scamp. I had learnt that, all his life, my father had never ever

been on a ship. I was shocked.

My father was very happy when he heard that I bought a flat

in Istanbul, a flat looking down on the Bosphorus. As I was sorry

for him because he had never lived anything related to the sea,

the other day I took him by force to Istanbul.

I was determined to take dad to Labor Cafe, on the other

side of the Bosphorus, after some tea at Dalyan (Fishgarth) Cafe

at Beikos.

As soon as we finished our tea, I told him that we were

going to have our breakfast at a beautiful place amongst

enchanting seaside residences. He did not resist. Until we came

to the Beikos quay, where we had to take a boat to cross the

Bosphorus, he did not ask anything. But when he heard the bawler

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with passengers ready to go to the European side, he grew

“Where are we going?” he asked anxiously.

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“How are we going there?” he inquired again, this time

“We’ll get on that boat dad. It’s the shortest way.”

Dad grabbed my arm.

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“I’d rather die!” he shouted.

The rest was a hard time trying to persuade dad to get on the

boat. As I believed that dad had never lived anything worth

remembering, my only aim was to get him to live something

exciting. Thus, I would feel happy and relieved as if I was doing

some charity. However, my father was so obstinate. He just would

not set afoot aboard. Everyone around joined in my efforts to

persuade him to get on the boat.

“Come on old man. There is nothing to fear. Look, we are

aboard, aren’t we? You think we want to die for nothing?”

No one could believe that in this age one would fear to get on

a boat. They were dying to share the joy of getting my dad

aboard. They were so eager, as if it was their only aim in life.

“Poor old man, he must have lived like a hermit,” one

In the end, we managed to get him on the boat. Victory for us

Dad kept looking at his shoes and never put his head up. As

the boat reached half way on the Bosphorus, dad put his head up,

saw Yalikoy, Beikos, moving away from him like an island, he took

a deep breath as if he was fearing to be petrified. As he was

shievering out of fear, he mumbled:

“What a pity!”

“Why dad?” I asked.

“I have wasted a life son. So far, I have led a whole life of

nothing but illusions!”

“You love this, don’t you?” I wondered, expecting

“Yes, so much!” he exclaimed. Then he added:

“I wish she were here on this boat, and wearing the shoes I

made for her.”

He probably meant mom.

“Who dad?” I asked, sure about the answer.

“The bank manager’s wife, Hicran. Ah, what a pity!”

(Translated from Turkish by the author.)

(*) KAHVEHANE is the equivalent of a pub frequented by the old,
the retired, the unemployed and the idle, where one can drink
only tea, coffee or beverages, and no spirits.

(**) One of the beautiful districts on the European side of
Istanbul, means “New Village”. (New York?)

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Real Estate September 1, 2020

Home Buying Trends Emerging from COVID-19

How COVID-19 is Affecting Buying Trends

Coronavirus has made many of us rethink what is important to us…and our homes are no exception. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the top feature desired by buyers is now a home office (or even more than one). 22% of buyers are less concerned about their commute, which means homes in affordable areas outside the city are now in high demand. Some buyers are considering second homes in rural areas. Outdoor space is also trending with more buyers wanting a yard for veggies and exercise. Here are some insights from a recent nationwide survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)…

This chart shows which features are more important to buyers due to COVID-19, based on a recent survey of buyer's agents.

We’re also seeing the family unit become more important. While smaller urban homes were once in top demand, we’re now seeing a boost in multi-generational living with buyers seeking larger suburban homes that have space for everyone. Additionally, recent surveys show that more buyers—especially young buyers in their twenties—are moving to live closer to family and friends.

Another big trend? Pets! We’re seeing a surge in households that want a pet, and a 2020 NAR survey revealed that 43% of households say they’d be willing to move to accommodate their pet. This is another reason yards and even acreage are now trending among buyers. Pet fever could potentially lessen the demand for condos with strict pet policies—in the same survey, 68% of REALTORS® said that community animal policies influenced their clients’ decision to rent/buy in a particular community.

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YWCA CEO, Debbie Esparza, Recognized in Fifty Over Fifty

April 16, 2020

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Monthly Archives: May 2010

Dark Matter Found?

Well not found exactly, but possibly identified.  If true, this is one of the most important discoveries of this young century and will go along way solving the the inflation/contraction mystery. “European researchers observe for the first time a transformation … Continue reading

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Kathy Vines Live With Less

Is there a business idea that you’ve held onto for a bit too long? Maybe you’ve got some relationships that are holding you back from bigger things? Or perhaps there are there a few physical items that need to be taken out of your office for good?

Professional Organizer Kathy Vines is here to teach us the strategies and mindset needed to overcome:

  • purposeless practicality
  • sunk costs
  • fear of the future

and other mental pitfalls that will get in the way of growing your business.

In this episode we cover:

  • How to strategically prune your tools.
  • The difference between status quo and purposeful ownership.

  • “Escalation of commitment to a failing course of action.”

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Kim and Ming: Engagement Shoot at Christopher Newport University

“If you want to be successful, it’s just that simple. Know what you are doing, love what you are doing, and believe what you are doing.” This quote by Will Rogers spoke loudly to me as we were doing Kim and Ming’s engagement photos. It couldn’t have came at a better time. This journey has brought me places I’d never imagine, and introduced me to so many people. People like Kim and Ming who trust me to capture such an important time in their lives. Christopher Newport University was the perfect location to document this amazing event. Check out some of the highlights below from Saturday’s shoot!

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Fair Trade Towns, Campuses Catching On

Brandon Sun “Small World” Column,  Monday, September 16 / 13

Zack Gross

Fair Trade is a concept that has become part of the mainstream over the past decade in Canada.  Manitoba has been a leader in promoting this socially and environmentally responsible producer and consumer concept in the past five years, but the history goes back a generation and across the ocean to Europe.

The Mennonite Central Committee and its Ten Thousand Villages stores recently celebrated a half-century of selling crafts and food products from developing countries.  Their store in Brandon has been one of the most successful, relative to local population figures.

The Marquis Project’s Worldly Good store, which closed about a year ago, had been in business since the organization’s staff began bringing back crafts from their project sites back in the 80s. In some ways, Worldly Goods was a victim of the fact that fair trade goods are now available in “regular” stores.

However, Europe has always been ahead of Canada, the US and Australia in its consumer and official support for fair trade.

 One such area is in establishing the criteria for, and “signing up” of Fair Trade Towns.  Back in 1999, a committee of fair trade enthusiasts developed the process and made Garstang, England the first official FT Town.

Over the next ten years, in Great Britain, the number of fair trade towns grew to 400, including London, Edinburgh and Dublin.  There are now about 600 fair trade towns around the world, although likely only about 50 in North America.   These communities officially adhere to criteria such as serving and selling fair trade products in stores and restaurants, whose municipal governments and local organizations and faith-based groups also access fair trade products, whose media cover fair trade issues, and who maintain local fair trade committees to promote and educate about these products and standards.

Wolfville, NS became Canada’s first fair trade town in 2007, followed by the Municipality of La Peche, Que., just outside Ottawa.

On Canada Day in 2009, Gimli, Manitoba became Canada’s sixth fair trade town and the first in our province.  Currently, Brandon is going through the process of deciding if it would like to join these official ranks.  A Committee has been established, led by the Marquis Project, presentations have been made to the Mayor and Council, and stores have been canvassed to see what and how many fair trade products they carry.

The idea is not to “boycott” other products, but to encourage fair trade options to be available to those who want them.

Canada overall is about to declare its 17th fair trade town, with Edmonton joining the list later this month.  Toronto, meanwhile, which recently eclipsed Chicago as North America’s third largest city, became a fair trade town when their City Council voted on a motion in early May.  Other fair trade cities include Olds and Canmore, AB, Barrie, ON and Vancouver, BC.

Why become a Fair Trade Town?

There are obvious ethical implications.  It’s very hard to be “against” fair trade, which essentially means that Third World producers will be paid a little bit better, work in safer surroundings, take better care of the environment, have some decision-making power in their workplaces, and avoid child labour.  The world’s largest companies – including all the grocery chains and many of the large coffee shops - are getting on board, wanting to be seen as practicing corporate responsibility while also capturing the growing market for fair trade products.

In many cases, the greatest push is coming from youth – from schools kids and from university and college students.  While they have often played the role of social justice advocates in our society, they are also a large consumer presence who, more than ever before, “vote with their dollars

For some communities, fair trade status is part of their “sustainability plan” for economic, environmental and social development.

For others, it is a status that might help to stimulate consumerism and tourism.

Parallel to the fair trade town campaign is the FT Campusmovement.  Colleges and universities across Canada, led by their student councils and by campus student groups such as Engineers Without Borders, are working with their administrations and food services to switch to fair trade options in coffee, tea, sugar, hot chocolate and more.

The University of British Columbia (January 2011) and Simon Fraser University in suburban Vancouver were the first campuses to qualify as officially fair trade, and McGill, Brock, Calgary and others have recently joined.  Can Manitoba’s universities and colleges be far behind?

We ask people in our communities to practice good citizenship.  Many are now asking their communities to be good global citizens by adopting purchasing policies that include fair trade products.

Zack Gross works for the
Manitoba Council for International Co-operation (MCIC), a coalition of more than 40 international development organizations.

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YouTube reveals the UK’s top trending videos for 2020

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Many of us have turned to YouTube during the pandemic (Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)

YouTube has published its list of the top-trending videos watched in the UK over the last twelve months.

Like parent company Google, this end-of-year list was heavily influenced by the global coronavirus pandemic.

The number one trending video of the year was Joe Wicks’ P.E. with Joe on Monday, March 23. The Body Coach became the nation’s P.E. teacher during the spring when the first lockdown was put in place across the UK.

‘What an incredible year. The pandemic has been really tough for everyone, but I’m so proud that I was able to help so many people with my workouts on YouTube,’ Wicks said in a statement.

‘I never could have imagined that ‘PE with Joe’ would take off the way it did, but it will always be one of my most proudest achievements.’

The second video on the list is a mukbang – a hugely popular type of eating show – hosted by the Sidemen channel, a group of popular YouTubers. This particular video was uploaded on June 28 and has, at the time of writing, nearly 18 million views.

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MORE : The rise of the mukbanger: Why more people than ever are watching strangers stuff their faces in lockdown

Third on the list is an upload from ITV’s This Morning programme in which Phillip Schofield came out as gay.

Roya Zeitoune, the head of YouTube Culture & Trends, EMEA said: ‘2020 has brought about astounding change. It’s altered the way we work, communicate, learn and live. But Brits haven’t let this year’s challenges stop them.

‘Whether it’s gardening or a new skill in the kitchen, staying fit with Joe Wicks MBE or finding creative ways to keep British community alive with weekly pub quizzes from home, YouTube’s look back at 2020 proves that Brits have focused on overcoming adversity by participating in digital culture.

‘The UK turned to YouTube to find the content they love, shared by the people and voices they relate to and recognise. The access to authentic connection as well as unexpected joys are what YouTube is all about and why it remains on the cutting edge of culture.’

Here’s how the full list looks, as well as some other top-tens from YouTube during 2020

Top trending YouTube videos in the UK 2020

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  1. The Body Coach (UK) – P.E with Joe | Monday 23rd March 2020
  3. This Morning (UK) – Phillip Schofield Opens up About Being Gay | This Morning
  4. NikkieTutorials (NL) – I’m Coming Out.
  5. WillNE (UK) – Making YouTubers Sing All Star – Smash Mouth Without Realising
  6. Sky Sports Boxing (UK) – FULL FIGHT! Jake Paul vs AnEsonGib
  7. MrBeast (US) – $250,000 Influencer Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
  8. Britain’s Got Talent (UK) – GOLDEN BUZZER! Sign Along With Us put on the GREATEST show in EMOTIONAL Audition | BGT 2020
  9. BT Sport (UK) – Barcelona vs Bayern Munich (2-8) | UEFA Champions League highlights
  10. JeffreeStar (US) – We Broke Up

Top 10 breakout YouTube creators watched in the UK in 2020

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Home workouts became a thing in 2020 led by The Body Coach (YouTube)
  1. The Body Coach TV (UK)
  2. Dream (US)
  3. Chloe Ting (AU)
  4. Vikkstar123 (UK)
  5. charli d’amelio (US)
  6. Dixie D’Amelio (US)
  7. Hyram (US)
  8. GeorgeNotFound (US)
  9. Addison Rae (US)
  10. Yung Filly (UK)

Top YouTube creators watched in the UK in 2020

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UK viewers are loving MrBeast in 2020 (Picture: MrBeast)
  1. The Body Coach TV (UK)
  2. MrBeast (US)
  3. Sidemen (UK)
  4. Dream (US)
  5. Eboys (UK)
  6. LazarBeam (AU)
  7. Niko Omilana (UK)
  8. ZHC (US)
  9. Fresh (AU)
  10. MollyMae (UK)

Top music videos watched in the UK in 2020

Protest-related songs peaked with Black Lives Matter during the summer (YouTube)

Protest-related songs peaked with Black Lives Matter during the summer (YouTube)
  1. Future, Life Is Good ft. Drake
  3. Aitch x AJ Tracey, Rain ft. Tay Keith
  4. Joel Corry x MNEK, Head & Heart
  6. Tion Wayne x Dutchavelli x Stormzy, I Dunno
  7. The Weeknd, Blinding Lights
  8. Dutchavelli, Only If You Knew
  9. Eminem, Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD
  10. Drake, Toosie Slide

MORE : James Bond franchise now streaming for free on YouTube with 007 blockbusters available in full

MORE : Joe Wicks and KSI lifting up next generation of YouTube stars with new project The Rise

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The Bob Marley web docu-series ‘Legacy’, which premiered in 2020 for the celebration of the 75th birthday of Bob Marley, has been nominated for the Webby Awards. The docu-series has been nominated for best video series in the music category.

This 12-part mini-documentary series features a collection of intimate conversations and interviews with Bob’s family, friends and fans, constructed with his original music, remixes and covers. This YouTube series provides fans with a stimulating and cinematic journey of the life and legacy of Bob Marley.

The Webby Awards honours excellence on the internet, including websites, video, advertising, media and PR, apps, mobile, voice, social, podcasts and games. More than 13,000 entries from all 50 states in the US and 70 countries worldwide were received this year.

Winners will be announced on May 18 at a virtual ceremony hosted by Jameela Jamil, viewers will be able to watch online at the Webby Awards website.


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Too funny.  Buddy is way big and fat, barely fits in the lid.  It made me laugh.  He did it yesterday on Valentines Day for his mommy Zoe.  HA HA HA  Yoga class Day 42, I think, last night was awesome - teacher is one of my best friends ever.

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Why We Must Appreciate Every Opportunity

Wong Shu Lee

  November 11, 2020

A survey by recruitment company JobStreet back in May has revealed up to 20 per cent of 5000 respondents have been retrenched, amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Besides, the survey also showed 35% of Malaysians have experienced a pay cut of more than 30% during the movement control order period.

Just when we thought things were getting better during the RMCO period, the third wave of the Covid-19 outbreak hit us badly again. Not only our health is at risk due to the increasing clusters in almost all districts, but businesses that had just got back on track are again facing a huge crisis.

Another survey done by YouGov pointed out that a quarter of Malaysian employees are experiencing job insecurity. YouGov said out of 655 full-time employees polled, 6% felt “very insecure” while 19% felt “somewhat insecure”; in contrast, 18% of them said they did not feel secure or insecure, and the remaining 57% said they felt secure in their jobs.

Despite all the uncertainty that local Malaysians felt, there was a protest recently in Bangladesh expatriates who returned home prior to the Covid-19 pandemic are demanding to come back to Malaysia to work. On November 2, thousands of demonstrators gathered at Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry office in Dhaka.

It’s said that more than 25,000 migrant workers are stranded with expired visas and are jobless as travel restrictions prevent their return. Since the 90s’, Malaysia has absorbed large-scale labour migration from Bangladesh as well as Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines to work in the agriculture, manufacturing and construction sectors.

The influx of foreign labour was attributed to Malaysia’s economic growth, resulting in better education and employment. Since then, we Malaysians began to avoid “low-status” jobs in favour of better work opportunities and some would even emigrate to higher-income countries.

With the current impacts brought by the pandemic to the labour market here, the government aims to reduce our dependence on foreign labour to reserve more opportunities for unemployed local workers.

In June 2020 the Human Resource Ministry (MOHR) announced that we would be freezing the intake of migrant workers. At the same time, MOHR also prompted locals to fill up available job opportunities and not to be picky about the employment options.

From our perspective as a career development platform, we notice that there are still many companies actively seeking more talents and manpower to fulfil their business needs. Therefore, we would like to urge all the fresh graduates who have difficulties finding jobs and those who have lost jobs recently to explore more career options out of your expertise or your ideal industries.

For those who are fortunate to be employed currently, please appreciate your job and ensure your services add value to the company.

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Bengal Folktales: The Origin of Rubies

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Image by Warwick Goble from Folk-Tales of Bengal – Public Domain

Bengal Folktales

Bengal is a region of the Indian subcontinent giving its name to the Bay of Bengal and the following story is a retelling of a folktale from that region.  The story retold here is based on a story called the Origin of Rubies, from a collection compiled by Lal Behari Day, and illustrated by Warwick Goble titled, Folk-Tales of Bengal. According to the compiler it ends with a verse that traditional Bengali storytellers used to conclude their tale.  He makes it clear he does not know what it means and why they did it and neither do I, but I chose to end this story in the same way in keeping with the tradition.

The Origin of Rubies

The  Prince

There was once a king who had four sons.  Sadly, this king died and left his sons in the care of his wife and Queen to bring them up.  The favorite son of the queen was her youngest and she made sure he had the best food, the best clothes and the most affection at the expense of her other sons making no secret of her deep love for him.  As her other three sons grew up they saw all of the love and attention their mother heaped upon their younger brother and grew increasingly jealous and resentful. They made him and their mother move into a separate house and plotted against him.  With all the attention and affection heaped upon him by his mother the youngest son grew up very selfish and wilful. He always demanded to have his own way and always got it.

The Boat

One day his mother took him down to the river to bathe.  The young man was intrigued to see that a boat had tied up along the bank and while his mother bathed he went to investigate it.  There was no captain, or crew, on the boat so the prince went on board to have a look around and shouted to his mother to come and join him.  His mother told him to get off the boat as it did not belong to him but the prince replied, “No, I will not!  I am going on a voyage and if you want to come with me you must hurry up and get on board, for I am leaving.”

Hearing this, his mother again told him to get off the boat immediately but her son ignored her and began to untie the ropes that held it to the bank.  The queen ran up the bank and boarded the boat as it began to float off down the river and taken swiftly by the current.  Neither the prince or his mother knew anything about boats so they had to watch as the current took them rapidly down the river to the sea where it continued to float out of control at the whim of providence.  On and on the boat floated with its two passengers helpless to control it as it took them out into the open sea.

The Whirlpool

After a while the boat came to a giant whirlpool and looking down into it the young prince saw hundreds of huge rubies whirling around in the maelstrom of the pool.  Reaching down the prince caught many of these red round rubies and brought them on board. His mother said, “You should not take those red balls because they may be the property of someone who has had the misfortune to be shipwrecked and they may think we are stealing them!”  At first the prince refused to throw them back, but after his mother continued to insist he eventually did, but kept one back which he hid in his clothes.

The boat then began to drift to shore and came to rest in a great port where they disembarked.  The port was a thriving, bustling city and the capital of a rich and powerful king who had a beautiful palace and the prince’s mother found lodgings that looked out over the palace lawns.

Like all boys the young prince loved to play and when the king’s children came out to play he would go down and join them.  The royal children liked to play marbles and although he had none he would play with the round red ruby that he had got from the whirlpool.   Using this every time he hit another marble that marble would shatter into shards.

The King’s Daughter

The King’s daughter greatly admired the brilliant red marble this strange, unknown boy played with and wanted it for her own.  She ran to her father and told him all about the beautiful red orb the strange boy was playing with. She told it she wanted it for her own and if she did not get it she would starve herself to death.   The King loved his daughter greatly and indulged her every whim and so he sent his servants to seek out the strange lad with the beautiful red stone.

His servants went out and found the prince and took him to see the King.  He asked to see the red stone and when the prince showed him it he was astounded at his size and rich red beauty for he had never seen its like before.  The King was so impressed he did not believe another of its like existed anywhere else in the world and asked the prince where he had got from. The prince told him he had found it in the sea and when the king offered to pay him a thousand rupees for it the boy, not knowing the value of rubies eagerly accepted and ran quickly back to his mother with the money.  At first his mother was terrified he had stolen the money but he continued to reassure her that he had got the money by selling the red stone to the king had brought the red stone and at last she believed him.

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Image by Warwick Goble from Folk-Tales of Bengal – Public Domain

The Pet Parrot

Back in the palace the king had given the red stone to his daughter who had put it in her hair and ran to her pet parrot and said, “Tell me beloved parrot how beautiful I Iook!”  The parrot looked at her then retorted, “Beautiful!  You look like a poor serving girl.  What princess would ever wear a single ruby in their hair?  It would be more befitting of your royal station if you had at least two in  your hair.!”

Hearing her pet parrot’s stinging answer she was flushed with shame and ran to her bedroom and took to her bed refusing to eat or drink.   When her father heard she was not eating and drinking and refusing to get out of bed he went to see her to ask her why she was so sorrowful.

The princess told her him what her parrot had said and told him, “I am very sorry father, but if you do not find one another ruby to match the one I have I will kill myself!”

The king was frightened that she meant it and was very worried because he did not know where he could get another ruby to match the one he had bought for her.  Therefore he sent his servants to bring before him the boy who had sold him the ruby.

When his servants brought the prince before him the king asked him where he could get another ruby like the one he had sold him from.  The prince told him he did not have another ruby in his possession but he knew where he could find one saying, “I found that ruby in the sea and I know where to go to find many more.  They are all swirling around in a whirlpool far over the sea, but I can go and get some more for you, if you like.”

The young prince clearly had no idea of their value and the king was astounded at his reply because he knew their worth.   He promised to pay the boy handsomely if he would bring to him a ruby to match the one his daughter now had.

The young prince ran home to his mother and told her he was going back to sea to bring back a ruby for the king.  His mother was not at all happy with idea being frightened for his safety. She begged him not to go but he would have none of it.   His mind was set and he was intent to go to sea and bring back a ruby for the king and would not change his mind. Without listening to his mother’s entreaties he ran to the boat, untied the ropes and set sail for the whirlpool without her.

The Palace of Siva

When he arrived at the whirlpool he looked into it and saw the rubies swirling around in the maelstrom and looked to find the source of where the stream of rubies were coming from. Once he had located it he went into the centre of the whirlpool where he could see through the funnel of water the ocean floor. Then he dived in leaving the boat riding round and round in the whirling current.

On reaching the ocean floor he was amazed to find a beautiful palace and he went inside to explore.  He made his way to a vast central hall where he he found the god Siva sitting with his eyes closed engaged in a meditative state.  Just behind the god and just above his head that was covered in matted hair, was a platform where a beautiful young woman reclined.  Seeing her and being enthralled by her beauty the prince went to the platform where the he was shocked to find her head had been severed from her body.  The horrified prince did not know what to make of the terrible scene but as he looked on he noticed a stream of blood was trickling from her severed head on to the matted hair of the head of Siva and then seeping  into the ocean, which turned into the red rubies that were whirling around the maelstrom of water.

As he looked on in horror he noticed two batons lying close to the head of the woman.  One was silver and the other was gold. Moving to pick up the batons to examine them closer he accidentally touched the severed head of the woman with the golden one and to his shock the head instantly joined with the body and the woman stood up.

She looked at him in astonishment as is if she had never seen another human being before and then she asked the prince how he had managed to find his way to the palace.  After hearing his story she shook her head and said, “Foolish young man, get you gone from this place now with all speed, for when Siva awakens the very glance from his eye will burn you to ashes! Go now before it is too late!”

The prince had fallen head over heels in love with the beautiful young woman and would not leave without her.   At last after much begging and pleading she agreed to runaway with him and he led her back the way he had come, through the whirlpool to the boat.  Together they collected a great chest of rubies and departed.

When they arrived safely back at the port he had left he found his mother anxiously waiting and we can only imagine her wonderment at seeing the young woman who accompanied him.   Bright and early the next morning the prince took a basket of rubies to the king who was astonished at seeing so many big beautiful gems.  His daughter was delighted that now she had more gems to match the one she already had demanded of her father that she marry the strange and marvelous bringer of rubies.

Even though the prince had the beautiful woman he had brought with him from the palace on the ocean floor he accepted a second wife and they all lived happily together for many years.  They had many sons and daughters between them and now this story is brought to an end in keeping with the traditional way of Bengali storytellers: –

Thus my story endeth,

The Natiya-thorn withereth.

“Why, O Natiya-thorn, dost wither?”

“Why does thy cow on me browse?”

“Why, O cow, dost thou browse?”

“Why does thy neat-herd not tend me?”

“Why, O neat-herd, dost not tend the cow?”

“Why does thy daughter-in-law not give me rice?”

“Why, O daughter-in-law, dost not give rice?”

“Why does my child cry?”

“Why, O child, dost thou cry?”

“Why does the ant bite me?”

“Why, O ant, dost thou bite?”

Koot! koot! koot!

© 30/05/2018 zteve t evans

References, Attributions and Further Reading

Copyright May 30th, 2018 zteve t evans


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Ultimate Blog Party 2011

Ultimate Blog Party 2011

The wonderful ladies of 5 minutes for mom are hosting The Ultimate Blog Party and I am so excited to be participating this year! I adore the blogging community and what amazing support and friendships can be formed because of it.

If you are new here, you can learn more about me and why I blog by reading the little about me blub on the side bar, and my About Me page. If you are ready for some (happy) tears and to be inspired, read the story of my miraculous daughter.

Intrigued? You can learn more about Cystinosis and direct yourself to one of my most popular posts, Love & Other Drugs (and no, it is not just about the movie.) :)

You can shop some beautiful jewelry, including every day looks as well as statement pieces and personalized charm necklaces, at my Stella & Dot Boutique.

I love my life. I keep this blog to cherish the details, embrace the beauty, and capture the positive. I enjoy celebrating the impossible that I am still alive, as corny as that may sound!

Please introduce yourself! I can't wait to meet some new fabulous friends!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's What I'm Loving Wednesday time!

I'm loving this adorable pony necklace.

...because once upon a time I met the band Hanson for my Make A Wish. The youngest member, Zac, looked at me and said, "You wished for us?! I would have wished for a pony."

True story.

I'm loving this cardigan.

...because a girl can never have too many cardigans, now can she?

I'm loving the new Roasted Garlic and Black Bean Tostitos. Delicious I tell you! I'm officially obsessed.

I'm loving Newman's Own Mango Salsa paired with them. Seriously amazing...your tongue will do a happy dance. I promise.

I'm loving this Yellow Woodgrain Market Tote from Gussy Sews.

Yellow and gray? Plus ruffles? Be still my beating heart.

I'm loving Philosophy's Sugar Chick Shampoo, Shower Gel and Bubble Bath.

...because really? Peep scented shower gel? Does the world get any more wonderful? (Okay, I don't actually own it yet, but the fact this exists is exciting beyond words! My gingerbread girl shower gel from Christmas is finally running out and I need to be festive for Easter, right?)

I'm loving these gorgeous ankle wrap sandals.

I'm loving the song "Little Miss" from Sugarland.

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I'm absolutely loving these curls on my girl. I hope they stay this way. They are all natural baby.

Happy Wednesday to you!

My Girl Tuesday: Jennifer Nettles

My stunning friend Shelby, of shelbylately.com recently started a new feature on Tuesdays titled 'My Girl Tuesday'. In her words: "I suffer from too many girl crushes to count, so every Tuesday I'm going to share one with you."

Which is why I'm participating this week.

Jennifer Nettles (of Sugarland) is one of the most effervescent women I've ever seen. Granted, I've never actually met her, but she has inspired me beyond what I can articulately portray. She's bubbly, she's vivacious, her enthusiasm for life and everything in it is so outrageously potent that it is contagious. And her voice? Incredible.

Sugarland's songs have a way of recapturing that magic of summer love and the hope of youth we all crave to always keep clutched in our hearts. They inject much needed energy and light into my (toughest) days.

Plus, I adored the outfit she wore on American Idol last week. She has killer style.

Their song 'Little Miss' has motivated the The Little Miss Project. Here's the video:

I fell in love with what Jennifer had to say about the song. The best part, is when she belts out it's alright, it's all right, it's all right...it'll be all right again, you believe her.

"She is a woman coming to terms with the fact that just because you CAN do everything doesn't mean you SHOULD do everything. She is a woman who often forgets herself in her attempts to try and do for everyone else. She is a woman who has learned the hard way that often when we try to do everything for everybody all the time, we can wind up losing ourselves. And when that happens, everybody loses. But all is not lost in "Little Miss!" Oh no! "Little Miss" has a spark of hope. She has had enough life experience and loss to know that anything forgotten can just as well be remembered. That anything she has tossed aside in a fog of perfectionist martyr bullshit can be reclaimed, including her sense of self, her body, her passion, her inspiration, and her desire to savor the marrow of life. While "Little Miss" was written in the voice of a woman, the disappointments of being under appreciated and the pressure to be perfect are struggles that are often felt by men as well. The emotion we each feel within these struggles is the same…whether male or female, our tears all taste of salt, my dear ones."

“I hope this song holds up a mirror. If you happen to catch a glimpse of yourself there, I hope you are reminded that you are enough, that you are worthy, that perfect is completely boring and, most of all, that it'll be all right again.”

I just want to give her a big bear hug.

So Much

I see the world through Sookie's eyes lately and it is piercingly incandescent.

Deep down I know she has all of life's secrets close to her little beating heart and that is why she is so blissfully happy 99% of the time. In the very short span she has been in my life, she has taught me more than anyone else has...ever. It seems nearly impossible that just two short years ago, she did not exist. The world could learn so much from her. Perhaps that is the epitome of a mother's delusion for the power of her own child, but oh well. I feel it, so I'll document it and write about it. She wakes up with a grin engraved on her porcelain face and she goes about her day finding humor and light in the seemingly mundane. She has so much love for everything and everyone; she waves and blows kisses to strangers like it's her job and she's running for president. Except the emotion behind her friendly gestures is achingly genuine.

I don't like to dwell on what is wrong with life, but I've made a lot of excuses. There was so much holding me back, but I'm throwing it all away. The first year of motherhood is hard. It is also sweet, drastic, stunning, overwhelming, and amazingly profound. I'm turning a new leaf in various ways and ventures. And it feels so good it kind of hurts. Jogging alongside spring with her awakening, renewal, and insane drive to be better; I'm pushing, leaping into new chapters and saying goodbye to self deprecating guilt.

Life is an ongoing improvement project, isn't it? I don't ever want to lose that fire to be better.
One of the many lessons Sookie has made me concretely aware of? You can embark on each new day as if it is a new year, a fresh beginning to get it all put together, strung up, turned up loud and bright. And you go as far as you can with that momentum, but the really sweet secret that can elude us is that you can continue to build on that day the next morning, or if need be, you tear it all down and start from scratch. You keep repeating this until you hit a day, a groove so funky and vibrant, that you run with it as fast as you can, for as long as you can.

The changes in her daily are momentous, and yet they have soft, blurry edges that only people around her every day would even notice. Her hands are getting big. Like, so very big. I don't think a word exists to envelop how grateful I am that I get to be a part of her every day so I notice details such as this one.

I love to see her reach for me.

When there are two arms you had a part in creating and they are reaching out for you, and only you will do; these things morph into a whirlwind and there is something so ridiculously special about that it smashes everything you ever were and rearranges you into something new, someone wiser, someone more aware.

Five Minute Friday: Waking Up

Friday is gracing us with her presence once again. I'm challenging myself with Five Minute Friday.
The concept is simple, five minutes, write, no worries, no correcting, just put it all out there. It is incredibly liberating. Check it out, visit others who are contributing this week and challenge yourself.

The prompt this week is:

Waking Up
(This photo was taken when Miss S was only a few weeks old, but I still treasure it so deeply. It captures that unprecedented time of newborn stillness and the knowledge that the world has become an entirely new place with the addition of this new heart in it's universe.)

Mornings have never been my strong part of the day. They've always been the most difficult psychically. A major side effect from medications leaves me struggling with severe nausea most days when I wake up. Add into this mix a little being who depends on me for her daily existence and mornings can wreak havoc on my self confidence in my abilities and strengths as a mother. Nearly 14 months in, I've learned to take it slow. I can't jump right out of bed with boundless energy and tackle my day. Our mornings start slow. We cuddle. We kiss. I melt into her and sink into the gratitude of another day with her in it. She grins. In fact, this morning she rubbed my arm up and down, ever so softly. With the touch of someone who truly gets it.

Happy Friday! I hope your week has been wonderful.

I Am

It would be perfectly Disney-esque if one day we woke up, looked in the mirror and said "Oh, look. I found who I am."

Disney-esque and very boring actually. I've always subscribed to the theory self discovery is a never ending journey that knows no limits or finish lines. I've found out over the years that each new experience I wade through, brings out a new facet of myself. Pregnancy brought out the warrior in me, the believer, the temptress of fate and all things that were once upon a time considered impossible. Labor and delivery brought out the one who rises to the occasion, the fearless woman who would do anything to meet her daughter, the confident girl who felt she could take on the world.

Being fresh into this new venture of motherhood, I am reminded daily, ah, let's be honest here...hourly, that it can be very easy to fall into the cliche of letting one aspect of your being overtake everything else you are, strive to be, hope to be. Mothers can often feel like their life revolves around diapers, laundry, dishes, and bottles. And just as easily, students can fall into measuring their self worth up against grades, test scores, and how many credits they are balancing during a semester.

Which is why I instantly fell in love with the idea and motivation behind this blog. I am excited to be a part of it today with a little feature I contributed to this amazing project.

Happy Monday!

What Matters

{Late night thoughts)

What matters is not that the dinner dishes didn't get put in the dishwasher, but that there are 20 minutes of lullabies courtesy of Scout the night time cuddly pup.

What matters is not that my jeans didn't get hung up to dry and are still in the dryer, thus rendering themselves most likely too little for my French toast for dinner loving belly, but that there is a girl, who is mine, who will tunnel and spin her way into a rhythmic pattern of breathing while safely enveloped in my arms.

What matters is not that she isn't in her crib, but that we are one big happy co-sleeping family and it works for us. We like it that way. Hell, I like it that way. And so it goes and that's all that matters.

What matters is not that I should have cleaned the house while Sookie took an unprecedented two and a half hour nap, but that I put myself first and snuggled up in our bed to let the world wash away from my thoughts. I told my body I heard her cries for rest and I obeyed.

Here's to a new day  and loving ourselves as much as we should.

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

There a lot to love lately. I'm such a lucky girl to be living this beautiful life. I'm participating in What I'm Loving Wednesday for the first time.

I'm absolutely loving this headband I won in a Miss Ruby Sue giveaway.

Little Miss S is loving it as well.

I'm loving this new message board and storage center combination Rory surprised me with yesterday. I've been wanting one for awhile now in hopes of getting our house more organized. I'm excited! (Yes, that is a magical Target clearance sticker on it!) :)

I'm loving my new purse from Mimi Boutique. (The link is to the green version, looks like tan is sold out.) They were having a big sale a few weeks ago and I couldn't resist. It is nice and roomy, everything I like in a purse.

I'm loving this edible Easter grass my momma found at Target and pointed out to me. I haven't sampled any yet, but I think the idea behind this is just brilliant! Why didn't I think of it? It is probably disgusting but better than just throwing it all away, right?

I'm loving this pretty new bowl I picked up from ...yes, you guess it, Target. $2.50 baby! Such a deal. I'm thinking I might need to put some coconut M&M's in it.

I'm loving these lace shorts from Ruche. Problem is, I don't have Gwyneth Paltrow-esque legs or the guts to even try to carry these off. But I can dream. And oh I will.

I'm loving this Write your own life's story print I scored at Target for $5 on clearance. I've been coveting it for awhile now and thrilled to snag it for so cheap! Now I just need to find a place to hang it.

Happy Wednesday!

Top 2 Tuesday: Random Facts About Me

Trying something new, as a part of my effort for a little change.

I'm linking up to Top 2 Tuesday.

Top 2 Random Facts About Me

1. I have a huge sweet tooth.

Funny thing about this is that I never even gave candy a second chance before my kidney transplant. I liked sour patch kids, but that was about it. Salt was my forte.  The real change came when I was pregnant with Miss S. I went crazy. Oreos, brownies, shakes, M&M's, cinnamon bears, toffee, rock candy, starbursts, cotton candy, caramel, sour patch kids, and of course the best candy ever known to man...sour patch blue raspberries. It is fascinating to me how one's tastes can change so drastically over the course of our lives.

{banana republic}

2. I'm obsessed with cardigans.

I mean really obsessed. I'm in heaven with all the ruffles and embellishments that adorn them these days. I currently have three gray cardigans; granted one is plain, one has ruffles, the third has little flower petals. So at least they have slight variations to make them individuals. Ha. I fell in love with the one pictured above, but now it is no longer available from the Banana Republic website and I never could justify the price tag. C'est la vie.

It is going to be a week full of slowing down, counting blessings, and yet still crossing a lot off of my to-do list!

Project 365: Week 7

Playing catch up with Project 365 still. It is an undeniable kind of special to be able to look back on my days and realize how much joy there is to be found in the little things.

{2.13.11} Stella & Dot necklace I gave to myself for Valentine's Day
(Yes, Rory gave me a super great little desk. I was selfish.
In my defense I ordered this before I knew about said desk.)

{2.14.11} Our super romantic Starbucks Valentine's adventure.
That is Rory's coffee and my root beer.
That M&M blondie thing was not good.
I spilled 75% of that bottle of root beer in my favorite purse.
I became distracted at Forever 21 and didn't realize the cap had come off in said purse.
It is a good thing I know the girl who makes said favorite purse.

{2.15.11} I heart the way toys look at the bottom of a tub.
And you can tell by the remnants of this bath,
that it was quite the party tub time indeed.

{2.16.11} Sometimes living in Utah isn't so bad.

{2.17.11} Party dress.
Have I mentioned I love this girl?
Like over the moon, head over heels, I'm in trouble
kind of love.

{2.18.11} My idea of a stellar, kick arse Friday night.
Chocolates, a Diet Coke from McDonalds
(I don't eat their food, but their Diet Coke is marvelous.)
and making a belated Valentine's card for my love.
(No excuse for a card that late,
I bought him the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
so I'm the best ever, right?)
All while indulging in trashy t.v.
(Days of Our Lives)

{2.19.11} My ga-ga-ga-gorgeous new headband from
I've been trying to come up with excuses
to wear it every single day.

I'm ready to make some changes this week.
All good ones.
Up and up!

13 Months

I have a secret to tell you little Miss S...

This mommyhood adventure gets sweeter every day.

As do you.

I could write about you until my fingers fall off, but I also want to be sure to capture how you made me feel at different stages in your life. Of course this is for purely selfish reasons. Perhaps it is because I am obsessed and head over heels with the intricacies, depth, madness and pure delight that is motherhood.

Everyday you grow more and more into this little person you will one day be. It is one of the most magical things I have ever been privledged enough to witness. Your charisma shines to the outermost edges of everything.

While the above photos would have some believe you are a perfect little angel who always holds still for mommy when she's taking a picture of you, here's the reality of mommy trying to take these pictures by herself:

After awhile I threw in the towel and waited for reinforcements in the form of a jolly Poppa who can always make you laugh. Or at least hold still for two seconds. (See above for proof.)

You weigh 17 pounds; while this is small for your age, I am just grateful everyday that you are growing. Perspective is a good thing to have. You love to eat and don't mind trying new foods. You want what you want when you want it. We are working on other forms of commuicating your needs besides screaming, whining, and yelling. You are winking up a storm. You love to put your hand on the rails of the stairs when we are walking up them. I think this makes you feel like a big girl. You have an adorable new found sense of your control over your environment. I lose myself in watching you and the moments you recognize what power you have over objects in your atmostphere.

I'm excited to experience so much with you, but I'm planting my feet in the now and really focusing on loving each moment with you as it unfolds.

Five Minute Friday: I feel the most loved when...

It is time for Five Minute Friday once again! Each week I fall in love all over again with this challenge that the fabulous gypsy mama hosts on her blog. The rules are simple, she gives a topic and you have five minute to write. Sounds easy but it isn't! No censoring, no editing, no worries. (Yes, let's pretend we all write with no worries, shall we?)

I feel the most loved when …

I’m the first to admit I am extremely critical of my parenting choices. Going to college to become a Child Life Specialist will do that to a girl. Being shown every single way to be detrimental to each developmental stage is a good tool for someone working with chronically and terminally ill children, but maybe not so much so for a momma who thinks perfection is the only road down which she can ever be allowed to walk.

I feel most loved when I let go, embrace my faults, ah no, celebrate my faults even and allow others to let me. Be loved that is. When I can honestly drink in a compliment handed to me and not reply to it with something incredibly unappealing about another area of my life. When Sookie stretches her little arms around my neck and squeezes me for dear life, I’m given my proof all of this mommahood business is not comprised of stress, worry, and anxiety. I feel most loved when I’m living up to what I know is my best self. When I can celebrate my life in it’s own scope and not drown my sorrows in envy for others.

And done...

When do you feel the most loved?

A Happy Girl

I hope you have all had a wonderful week!

I am thrilled to usher in a new look, a new title, a new domain and consequently, a new beginning around here. What do you think?

Of course, I've adored the name two one ten because it is the day we met Miss Sookie. (February 1st, 2010) For many understandable reasons it was one of the scariest days of my life, but I will always cherish those hours for showing me what can happen when you conquer the impossible. How your heart can stretch to leaps and bounds you never knew existed. It was the day she made me a momma and showed me how much I have underestimated my power in this world. It was the day she showed me what fierce fight can be within someone who is a mere 5 pounds, how much courage she had to make it here. I still tear up at the simple thought of her first cries. How I ached to hold her close to me for hours without interruption, but that I knew they had to whisk her away to check on her heart.

I debated forever if I should change the name of this blog or not. I annoyed friends and family asking for their input. I typed in many, many, many different ideas for a new domain name. I started to drive myself insane because I so desperately wanted a simple title that summed up my life in two to three easy to remember words. I finally came to the realization all I can do is share our story, celebrate the impossible that has comprised our journey, practice gratitude everyday and hope the title of this blog brings me some new inspiration along the way. I'm a happy girl. I have a happy and healthy 13 month old who has a personality bigger and sweeter than a lot of adults I know! I'm a blessed momma and although it is tough to be a trailblazer and dealing with health issues while raising a child, I will continue to see the joy in all things. I can't compare my luck to others, I can only see it in the scope of my own life.

I have to say an extra extra special thanks to Danielle Moss Graphic Design & Photography for the blog makeover. She is stunningly talented! The design I had up before was one of her pre-made templates. I still love it too! I had a vision of what I wanted for my custom design but I'm horrible at describing things in a way that makes sense, especially when it is someone else with all of the graphic design knowledge. Danielle was unbelievably wonderful to work with. She had endless patience with me, my changing preferences and completely chaotic time schedule. Go check out her site and be prepared for some gorgeous beyond words eye candy.

There are a few new additions to the navigation bar right below the header. In addition, I will be finishing up Sookie's birth story within the next few weeks. I also have a cute new button! Grab one, go ahead...I know you want to.

Here's to new beginnings and a fresh start!

Wordless Wednesday (with a few words)

Donkey? Check
Fairy Pajamas? Check
Yummy fingers? Check
Tired eyes? Check

She survived her first red eye flight from SLC to JFK.
She's my little trooper.

Sometimes I savor the satisfaction that comes with cleaning up a mess; physical, mental, or emotional.

I have so much to say here and of course, the never ending issue of time. A few days ago, Little Miss S and I took a trip to Long Island with Glamma. I was going to have a bunch of posts written and scheduled while we were gone. Obviously that didn't happen! I barely survived two 4 hour plus flights with a 13 month old who happens to have a cough and is cutting 3, yes 3, molars. Luckily, the stress was worth it to see everyone we were able to see last weekend.

My head is a little messy right now even though my house is not. (Thanks so sweet Rory who not only cleaned the house while we were gone, he organized the cupboards in the kitchen AND our closet. He knows the way to my heart and I'm a lucky gal beyond words.) Deadlines, projects, words, thoughts, worries, hopes, plans, all swirling into one big storm. So I find quotes like this to quiet it all down and keep my focus:

I feel parenthood has had interesting changes on us. Rory is much more patient, while I feel I never have any these days. Funny how that works, right?

There will be lots of changes around here in the near future. I'm excited to share them with all of you.

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Monday, 7 July 2014

"Can u get my son off the sofa please?"

"I'm sorry ...I don't follow" I replied in a stunned manner.

The woman on the other end of the phone repeated the point slower and louder than the first time.

"I said: can - you - get - my - son - off - the - sofa - please? He graduated recently and went to an interview where he thought he'd done quite well - until he had some feedback that told him he hadn't.  Since then he's just been sitting round mumbling that he'll never get a job. I need you to I help him please!"

As she took a breath I slipped in a question - "is that so he pays his own bills?"

She resumed in the same insistent tone "I don't care who pays the bills... I just want him to stop grumbling and get a job!"

This is an extreme version of a common plea from parents who contact me for help, convinced that their recently graduated offspring are ill-equipped for the job market.

The other variation of this call is "my Mum / Dad said I should ring you" - in an unconvinced and long-suffering tone which is surely reserved only for 20-somethings who haven't yet escaped the power of their parents to impel them to do something they really don't want to do.

Fear not though. I win them over pretty quickly when we meet for a coaching session - once they realise that I'm not going to speak to them like a parent. They soon get the hang of the 'sleeves rolled up' and fun nature of my coaching sessions. Of course the fact that I'm just getting them to talk about themselves helps too.

They like me even better when they get their first job and ...maybe glimpse their "grown up" lives ...where they no longer have to do what their parents tell them they should do. So maybe they realise that their parents MAKING them contact me turned out to be a good idea.

Incidentally, there is a happy ending to the "son and sofa" story.  He turned out to be a lovely lad who joined in enthusiastically as we practised what he'd be asked at interview and who listened intently to my advice. And now... He has his dream job working on multi-million pound performance cars ...and he's vacated the sofa!

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