Being back in Waterloo for my last term has got me determined to do as much as possible and to take advantage of this beautiful weather. Returning with a new, albeit temporary, hairstyle made me feel that this term is going to be different!!
The cold months of winter had me huddling inside the apartment, cranking up the heat and watching Drop Dead Diva marathons, but those days are long gone. I am now yearning to walk outside and experience the beauty of nature that I took for granted back in my native land of Sri Lanka - moving to Sharjah made me miss the sound of birds chirping or the sight of a squirrel scampering along a telephone wire. These were replaced by sounds of traffic and the sight of shopping malls (not that I'm complaining about the latter though :P). Even though my calves are feeling the brunt of my nature walks, I'm glad I decided to venture out and explore the neighborhood. Seeing sights in the daylight that I had only previously seen at night was refreshing. The evening sunlight reflecting off the waters of the lake reminded me that God's creation can never cease to amaze. Discovering little bursts of life in the form of colorful flowers or animals was a pleasant bonus.
I have come back rejuvenated from a two week pampering session at home courtesy mummy dearest. This Easter break was a learning experience - I became a semi-expert at preparing milk for, feeding and burping my adorable, 2 month old niece. I even somewhat grasped the art of diaper changing! My kindergarten memories were rekindled in an attempt to entertain my little lady bird with a string of nursery rhymes (thank God for Google!) and my entertainment skills were put to the test, the best reward being the smiles and laughs I received from her. I would love to say that she misses me as much as I miss her, but I'm not even sure she realizes that I'm gone (as would be the case with any 2 month old baby, I presume).
I'm also glad that I got to celebrate my birthday with the family and a delectable strawberry cake :) Bowling and monopoly with the cousins was another highlight of the vacation.
Having the chance to dress up and wear make-up made me feel all girly ( although I was a bit rusty with the eyeliner and I'm not too sure my eye make-up was entirely symmetrical).
I have come back rejuvenated from a two week pampering session at home courtesy mummy dearest. This Easter break was a learning experience - I became a semi-expert at preparing milk for, feeding and burping my adorable, 2 month old niece. I even somewhat grasped the art of diaper changing! My kindergarten memories were rekindled in an attempt to entertain my little lady bird with a string of nursery rhymes (thank God for Google!) and my entertainment skills were put to the test, the best reward being the smiles and laughs I received from her. I would love to say that she misses me as much as I miss her, but I'm not even sure she realizes that I'm gone (as would be the case with any 2 month old baby, I presume).
I'm also glad that I got to celebrate my birthday with the family and a delectable strawberry cake :) Bowling and monopoly with the cousins was another highlight of the vacation.
Having the chance to dress up and wear make-up made me feel all girly ( although I was a bit rusty with the eyeliner and I'm not too sure my eye make-up was entirely symmetrical).
