tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-333148712024-03-14T13:02:42.014+08:00Quotes StationA Quote A Day Keeps The Blues Away! Positive thinking takes practise. This blog was created so that I have a place to practise thinking positively.Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-4735790210339328602015-05-17T09:00:00.000+08:002015-05-17T09:00:00.632+08:00Kindness Is By ChoiceThere is a lot of bullying going on in schools these days. My kids often come across classmates who take their stuff, ask them to do things, spread rumours and are generally not nice. I wonder why there are more and more kids behaving like that these days. Parents no time to teach? Sometimes, I think parents forget that they are their child's main educator and they are so busy earning a living to make a better life for the family, they forget this important role and leave it all to the teachers. Teachers can only do so much especially when they are teaching a big class.<br />
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Anyway, one day, a classmate asked my boy to carry his bag up the flight of stairs to their classroom as he usually does. My boy who usually does not mind helping him was tired of being asked over and over again and finally one day he said this to the other boy.<br />
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Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-31914103408958161192015-05-16T08:52:00.000+08:002015-05-16T08:52:00.516+08:00Poem To Say Final Farewell To AuntyMy aunty passed away suddenly, unexpectedly. She is missed by all of us. Here is something specially dedicated to her.<br />
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We can no longer see you with our eyes</div>
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Or touch you with our hands</div>
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Nor hear your voice so soft and gentle</div>
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But you will always remain in our hearts</div>
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Farewell our dear aunty</div>
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Farewell rest in peace</div>
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<br />Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-75692691714821550802015-05-15T08:41:00.000+08:002015-05-15T08:47:58.927+08:00Quote On Importance Of Time LostI saw this quote being posted and shared on a Facebook account. I don't know who the author is, however it is a beautiful quote. That is why I chose this one to pretty up using PicMonkey online photo editor.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Exo, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Three things you cannot recover in life, the WORD after it’s said, the MOMENT after it’s missed, and the TIME after it’s gone. So CHOOSE your words wisely, EMBRACE every moment you have with those you love, and NEVER waste time arguing over things that will not matter in the last 5 minutes of your life.</span><br />
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I just attended the wake for one of my aunties so these words resonate and touched me. Here I would like to share it with a simple graphic. I chose daisies and a soft peach and yellow colored background for it.<br />
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Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-82300246711818754212013-08-01T08:35:00.000+08:002013-08-01T09:32:29.297+08:00I Am A WallflowerI like to write all sorts of things. Inspirational quotes, non-fiction parenting books, poems, children's stories. Sometimes when I listen to nice instrumental music, I like to think of the lyrics that could go with it. Yes, I like to write lyrics to a song too. Here's one.<br />
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<b>If You'll Just Get To Know Me</b></div>
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I'm a wallflower</div>
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At the corner of the room</div>
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Everytime you walk by</div>
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You never notice me</div>
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Because wallflowers don't talk</div>
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They are silent, quiet as can be</div>
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Because wallflowers don't talk</div>
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They stay unnoticed in the corner of the room</div>
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<i>Oh baby</i></div>
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But if you'll just get to know me</div>
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You'll know</div>
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There's a song in my heart</div>
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Just waiting to be sung</div>
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There's a story in my head</div>
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Just waiting to be told</div>
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There's a poem in my mind</div>
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Just bursting from within</div>
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All the things I never said</div>
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They're all inside my head</div>
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If you'll just get to know me</div>
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You'll know the wallflower is no wallflower at all</div>
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This song in my head is dedicated to all the wallflowers in the world. Sing it to any tune you like. :)<br />
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Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-39511560265183833592013-07-31T09:20:00.000+08:002013-07-31T09:20:22.824+08:00Poem To Keep Hanging OnSometimes life gets you down. Sometimes it throws you more lemons than you can catch. If you have been down that path before, you will know what I mean. Don't let yourself feel down. Just remember, that the more difficulties you have to go through in life, the stronger you get.<br />
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Here is a little poem I wrote to keep hanging on when times are tough. Don't give up. Be strong.<br />
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<b>Because I Have</b><br />
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Because I have felt pain<br />
Now I can go through the rain<br />
Because I have shed tears<br />
Now everything is clear<br />
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Because I have walked alone<br />
Now I know I can make it on my own<br />
Because I have been afraid<br />
Now I won't be easily swayed<br />
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Each knock makes me stronger<br />
Now I can last much longer<br />
On the path that is sometimes tiring<br />
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To keep me going on....<br />
To keep me forever strong.<br />
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<br />Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-66351980297087294472013-05-29T11:35:00.000+08:002013-05-29T11:35:41.295+08:00Through The Eyes Of A Child Poem<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you seen children skip? My kids used to skip whenever they were happy. It is a natural expression of happiness for them. I love watching them skip. It makes me smile. They have stopped skipping now that they are a little older. However, they still see things in amazing ways that I don't. </div>
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Sometimes, I like to put on my child glasses and see the world again through the eyes of a child. In the eyes of a child, the world is a wonderful place with so many amazing things to learn and explore. They see the good rather than the bad, the beautiful rather than the ugly. </div>
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The stars are so shiny</div>
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The rainbow is so pretty</div>
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The rain is so sparkly</div>
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Nature is perfect</div>
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The sky is so blue</div>
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The butterfly is so yellow</div>
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The flowers are so red</div>
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The grass is so green</div>
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Mummy is so beautiful</div>
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Daddy is so knowing</div>
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Grandma is so cuddly</div>
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Grandpa is such fun</div>
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Family is lovely</div>
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Do you love your family</div>
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<br />Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-57086925112599723272013-05-28T11:00:00.001+08:002013-05-28T11:00:31.297+08:00Quotes For Mothers Quotes For Mothers. Do You Believe In Love At First Sight? I Do...Because I Am A Mother.<br />
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I love to write. I love to draw. I love quotes. I love motivational posters. So I put them all together. I drew a picture of a mother and her baby. I wrote a quote for my picture. Then I used <a href="http://wigflip.com/automotivator/" target="_blank">AutoMotivator</a> to turn my drawing and quote into a Motivational Poster for mothers. I hope you like it.</div>
<br />Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-71500179951674155162013-05-22T07:41:00.000+08:002013-05-22T07:41:54.501+08:00Rainbow After The Rain Quote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Quote: Sometimes The Rain Leaves A Beautiful Rainbow Behind..... So Don't Cry When It Rains. Wait And Maybe, Just Maybe You Will See A Rainbow.<br />
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There were many times in my life when it rained. Sometimes it rained really hard... like the time when my son was in hospital and the doctor said he had an auto immune decease and at the same time, my daughter had a seizure at home.<br />
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My heart felt so heavy then. Like it was at the soles of my feet. So heavy.<br />
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However, we made it through the rain and I hope that if life throws us any more challenges we will continue to make it through the rain because sometimes the rain leaves a beautiful rainbow behind.Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-36159689742064644102013-05-21T07:45:00.000+08:002013-05-21T07:45:10.724+08:00New Hope And New Beginnings Quote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A new day brings with it new hope and new beginnings. If you feel unhappy today, you may wake up the next day feeling better. If you quarreled with your spouse today, you may wake up the next day and wonder what made you so angry in the first place. If you are displeased with your children today, you may wake up the next day loving them, just loving them.<br />
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So, don't scowl, don't frown, don't be mad, and don't be sad. Sleep over it and tomorrow will be better day. :)Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-67050630119969743132013-05-20T06:30:00.000+08:002013-05-20T06:30:00.379+08:00I Am Free Poem And Quote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>I am free to dream</b></div>
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<b> I am free to be me</b></div>
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<b> I forgive. I forget. </b></div>
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<b>I am free to let go of the past</b></div>
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<b>I am free to create</b></div>
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<b>I am free to love</b></div>
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<b>I am free to laugh</b></div>
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<b>I am free to live</b></div>
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<b>I am free.</b></div>
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Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-54800063932502610052013-05-17T11:38:00.001+08:002013-05-17T11:38:40.670+08:00Never Say Anything In Anger Quote<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever had that "Aaarrrrgh" moment? The moment that makes you want to pull your hair and stomp your feet and go to the top of the mountain and scream and shout? Well, if you have, then do it. Why not? If you keep it all bottled up, you may feel worse.</div>
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However, do remember not to say unkind words in a moment of anger because words cuts like a knife and once it is said, it can never be taken back. So pull your hair and stomp your feet if you want but think twice before saying anything in anger.</div>
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Quote: <b>The Things You Say In Anger Does Not Come With A Return Policy</b> ~ Author unknown</div>
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Have you stopped to smell the flowers today? I haven't. In fact, I haven't for a very long time now. I have been merely existing and going through the motions of life because there is too much to do. I think it is time to slow down to smell the flowers.</div>
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I will do that soon after the kids exams are over. I will take a breather. I will stop to smell the flowers and maybe plant a few too.</div>
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<br />Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-40705675383097625372013-05-10T07:44:00.000+08:002013-05-10T07:44:11.221+08:00Patience QuotesPatience Is Doing Something Else While Waiting. How very true. I have two kids who take the longest time to finish their meals. Now, my ironing station is right beside the dining table. I have lots of ironing to do. So, these days, whenever I finish my meal, I would head over to the ironing board to press out some clothing.<br />
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In this way, I don't have to nag at the kids to finish their food. I can chat with them as they are eating and by the time is done, so are some of my clothes. I do this at mealtimes during lunch and dinner so I won't feel overwhelmed by all the ironing I have to do. It is spread out and at the same time, I am more patient with the kids over their tardiness during meals. :P<br />
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<br />Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-41516938825434548952013-05-09T08:54:00.001+08:002013-05-09T08:54:51.876+08:00When Life Throws You Lemons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When life throws you lemons, what do you do? Do you rant and rave and get depressed? Well, its okay to rant and rave and get unhappy and sad for a while but we must learn to pick ourselves up and move on.<br />
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So next time when life throws lemons at you, why not make a glass of lemon juice, drink the bitter sweet taste and then move on? For life is like that. There will always be ups and downs. Enjoy your ups and don't dwell over the downs for it too shall pass.Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-59146610314677659082012-12-13T11:15:00.003+08:002012-12-13T11:15:38.507+08:00Add Insult To InjuryToday, I'm going to move away from quotes and include some idioms in this blog. I have been teaching my children idioms, in Malay and Chinese recently. Idioms are fun. They are a good way to add some color to your language, just like quotes.<br />
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The idiom that comes to my mind today is "Add Insult To Injury" or "Rub Salt To Wound" or another idiom would be "To kick a man when he is down."<br />
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Why am I thinking of these idioms? My maid went back home during mid-contract and never returned. She is considered a runaway maid. I had to make a police report and had to pay a fine at the immigration when cancelling the work permit. That is certainly "adding insult to injury". Through no fault of mine, my maid did not return to work. I had to bear the expenses of renewing her work permit, passport and buy insurance and air tickets for her and in addition to that, I was fined.Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-16088552971741403262012-10-22T17:11:00.002+08:002012-12-04T11:46:52.669+08:00Christmas QuotesI like to read quotes and I admire all sorts of stuff with quotes on it.
While searching for Christmas Quotes, I found this delightful Christmas Tree Quote Peel & Stick Giant Wall Decal. A Wall decal is an easy way to decorate your home, especially if you are a student or bachelor. It can instantly give your room a festive look with very little effort.<br />
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This Christmas Quote is in the form of a quotes on a Christmas tree which you can stick onto your wall to decorate. Christmas Wall Decals are a really cool and fun way to decorate your home for Christmas.<br />
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"All I Want For Christmas Are Things Money Can't Buy."</h3>
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"Because Someone We Love Is In Heaven.... there's a little bit of HEAVEN in our home"</h3>
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<span lang="EN-US">When you’re feeling low<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">And life’s dealt you a blow<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Don’t give up move on<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The night will soon turn to dawn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When you don’t know what to do<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">And you’re feeling blue<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Don’t give up keep going<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">This is how to continue growing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">When you don’t know where to turn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">And you’ve reached the point of no return<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">And all you can ask is why<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Quotes">#Quotes</a> Station: Don't Give Up <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Poem">#Poem</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Inspiration">#Inspiration</a> <a href="http://t.co/Eg59JB9X" title="http://quotestation.blogspot.com/2012/06/dont-give-up-poem.html?spref=tw">quotestation.blogspot.com/2012/06/dont-g…</a></p>— mumsgather (@mumsgather) <a href="https://twitter.com/mumsgather/status/215288530069487619" data-datetime="2012-06-20T03:42:40+00:00">June 20, 2012</a></blockquote>
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I have had this blog for some time now. Most of the time, I like to collect and share meaningful and inspirational thoughts and quotes to share. Most of these quotes are inspiring to me at different points of my life.<br />
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Today, I have decided to take this blog one step further by designing my own quotes graphics and making up my own quotes. I shall also be writing inspirational poems. Yes, in order to reach my goals and my dreams of becoming a full time writer, I must let go of my old ways. I must learn new things in order to reach higher goals.<br />
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Today's quote is "Sometimes You Have To Let Go To Reach Higher Goals". In my quote graphic, I drew balloons in the sky. Just like balloons, you have to let go, in order to reach the skies. So just as the saying goes, you have to let go of old ways of doing things, learn new things, let go of old behaviors, learn better ones and let go of the past and look into the future in order to be successful and meet the goals you have set for yourself.<br />
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My goal is to write more inspirational poems by starting with the first step, writing inspirational quotes with a self-designed graphic. I'm loving it! I love this. I wonder why I didn't think of it before. I guess, I didn't learn to let go... till today.<br />
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Have a good day!Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-33933425908677931172012-05-15T10:55:00.000+08:002012-05-18T10:10:43.760+08:00Quotes About Self Image<br />
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I was not feeling happy last night and this morning but I decided to turn some of that negative feelings into positive energy... by writing. I wrote this quotes today. I hope you like them. It is about always believing in yourself and making sure your self image is not dented by anything anyone says. </div>
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The above picture was taken by me when I went to <a href="http://mumsgather.com/2010/03/24/i-city-shah-alam/" target="_blank">i-City Shah Alam</a> some time ago. I wrote a quote and made it into a motivational poster. This motivational poster design is available as a <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/stuffformoms.640735943" target="_blank">inspirational mouse pad</a> on in my CafePress Shop. If you like the same design on a t-shirt or mug or bag, let me know and I will try to customize it for you.</div>
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<b><i>"Sometimes what is important is not having your say but learning quietly."</i></b></h3>
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<i>"Believe in yourself even when someone else does not. That is the key to self image." </i><br />
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<b><i>"Even a cactus with thorns can be beautiful. It depends on what you choose to see. The thorns or the flowers."</i></b><br />
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</b></h3>Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-50175048827158660062012-05-02T17:52:00.000+08:002012-05-02T17:52:12.582+08:00Gifts For Moms With Funny Quotes On Them<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've got a <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/stuffformoms" target="_blank">CafePress Shop</a> that sells gifts for moms with funny quotes on them. I started the shop because I love Quotes and I love to write. Designing Gifts With Cute Quotes For Mothers is a hobby or an extension to my writing and quotes interest. I enjoy writing poems and quotes are even easier to write than poems because they're shorter.<br />
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You can read a little bit more about why I designed each logo or quote on my Squidoo Lens here: <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/gifts-for-moms-with-funny-quotes-for-mothers" target="_blank">Gifts For Moms With Quotes On Them.</a> Every design has a story. I tell them my stories on my Squidoo lens.</div>
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So if you or your mom likes quotes or a friend who is a mother likes quotes, why not check out my CafePress Shop this Mother's Day? </div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Happy Mother's Day to Mothers all over!</span></h3>
<br />Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-83031017471738866812012-03-22T09:10:00.000+08:002012-05-18T11:34:07.069+08:00Jewelry With Quotes for Mothers<br />
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Here's an Idea for Mother's Day Gift - Jewelry with Quotes for Mothers<br />
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What to you get for moms to show them your love? A quote would be nice. There are some lovely jewelry with quotes, some heart shaped pendants or nice bracelets with quotes to tell mom how much you love her. Here are some jewelry with quotes for mothers for this coming Mother's Day.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ULD9YC?ie=UTF8&tag=mothetimes-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001ULD9YC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Heart Shaped Pendant For Mom" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yX_Y6uzd5ww/T2p1CZOrsmI/AAAAAAAAB24/SWzNS1ByGpk/s1600/jewelry+with+quotes+for+moms.jpg" title="Heart Shaped Pendant For Moms" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ULD9YC?ie=UTF8&tag=mothetimes-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B001ULD9YC" target="_blank">Heart Shaped Pendant for Mom</a> with the following Quote for Mothers:<br />
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<b>A Mother Holds Her Childs Hand For A Short While And Their Hearts Forever</b></h3>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ECF2FA/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=mothetimes-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B002ECF2FA&adid=14FJREW481D9VWQHQV42" target="_blank">Bracelet with Quote for mom</a> from daughter with the following Quote for Mothers:</div>
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Want more ideas on what to get for mom this Mother's Day? Go to <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/top-10-gifts-for-mothers">Top 10 Gifts for Mothers</a></div>
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</div>Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-74230856653298967222012-02-17T12:57:00.001+08:002012-10-23T16:23:43.335+08:00Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love this quote. It basically means don't give up. It's a great pick me up quote and now I found the perfect pictures for it at <a href="http://pixabay.com/">Pixabay.com</a><br />
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You can have this quote on your wall too with this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007CC03F6/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=mothetimes-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B007CC03F6&adid=01JGWCR572N3RBCJWM4M&" target="_blank">stick and peel wall decal with quote</a>.<br />
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Mumsgatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08578910510946597934noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33314871.post-6793864813415882752012-02-14T12:39:00.001+08:002012-02-14T12:39:20.732+08:00A Love Quote for Valentine's DayI've read so many quotes I can now start writing my own. So here is one love quote just for Valentine's Day.<br />
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Just like the tortoises which I chose to represent this quote. Love that is slow is enduring like the tortoises. I like it that one tortoise appears to be protecting the other in the image. In love, we look out for each other and take care of each other when the rest of the world seems unkind. In love, it is wonderful to have a mate who will always be there for you.<br />
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The Chinese Fortune cookies come individually wrapped up. Very nice.<br />
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Here's how a complete Chinese Fortune Cookie looks like. It is very crisp and rather sweet.<br />
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Here's a Chinese Fortune Cookie with a quote inside. Normally you have to eat the cookie to get to the quote but this one had a gap at the side so I pulled the quote out. The quote or "fortune" is written in Chinese and English.<br />
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Today, I had two leftover Chinese Fortune Cookies. Here are the Quotes from my Chinese Fortune Cookies...<br />
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Hmm... Well, I haven't been blogging for a long time and I feel kind of stuck so I guess I will just have to get right down to it and start.<br />
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February is the month of Love so remember to utter words of love to all your loved ones. They will always be remembered in the heart and never forgotten. Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
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Perhaps I will eat more Chinese Fortune Cookies tomorrow and reveal more quotes from my cookies on this blog. <br />
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