The quest for a pink car

Iman and Mummy had this conversation a few months back before Iman started Standard 1.

Iman: Mummy, how long do I have to go Cik Han's (Iman's aunty who is a teacher in SKS) school?

Mummy: 6 years.

Iman: What? So long? After that I go to college?

Mummy: No... after that you will go to Mummy's school - Secondary School.

Iman: Oh man! How long do I go to your school, Mummy?

Mummy: You will be there for 5 years!

Iman: Oh man! So 11 more years before I go to college?

Mummy: Yes! 11 more years! (in my heart I was amazed how fast Iman did the math to calculate how long it will be before she goes to college).

Iman: Can I drive when I go to college?

Mummy: Yes, you can drive when you are in college. You need to get driving license first.

Iman: Can I drive a pink car?

Mummy: Of course you can drive a pink car. (realised that Mummy shouldn't have answered too quickly but since the conversation was held just before Iman started her Standard 1 and Mummy didn't want to upset her, Mummy thought we should just leave it as it is for the time being.)

A few days later, Mummy decided to talk to Iman about the pink car.

Mummy: Iman, if Mummy and Ayah buy you a car when you go to college, then you just have to accept whatever colour car that we give you, ok?

Iman: I can't drive a pink car?

Mummy: If you buy the car with your own money, then you can drive a pink car!

Iman: Really?

Mummy: Yup! Really.

Since then Iman has been keeping RM2 everyday from her daily pocket money for the fund towards buying her own car. It was amazing to see how motivated and determined Iman is about making sure she save the money for that fund to buy her own car.

Iman: Mummy, do you think I can buy my own car?

Mummy: I'm sure you can if you continue to save your money from now.
(was so touched to see her determination).

When the boys from her group kept going to the canteen to buy stuff, Iman's comment was: "The boys just like to spend money! They don't know how to save their money, Mummy!"

Mummy got rather worried in case Iman felt that she had to save her money all the time, so Mummy said "Iman, if you are hungry or thirsty, you can go to the canteen and buy, ok? You don't have to save your money."

Iman said "It's ok. I don't need to buy drinks because I already have my water and I don't have to buy food because I have my bread!"

Mummy just have to see how long this determination to save money will go on. Deep in Mummy's heart, Mummy is very proud of Iman for being so visionary about wanting to drive the pink car in college. Most kids at her age do not even know about college, let alone wanting to go to college. Mummy hope Mummy can continue to nurture Iman to be a mature and wholesome kid.

Iman, I am very proud of you, darling!

Iman resisting sleep

Mummy thot it was so funny that when it was time for Iman to sleep, she claimed that she can't sleep coz her eyes were already sleepy but her mouth was still not sleepy. She keep chatting and telling that is always worried about school. When Mummy asked Iman what was it that Iman was worried about, Iman said that she wondered why she have to carry so much stuff to school - books, colour pencils, and water colour. Mummy told her that all kids have to go through that. In fact Iman was lucky coz the school has made arrangement to let all the Standard 1 kids to leave their exercise books and activity books in school. All Iman has to bring are the textbooks. She always get upset when she thinks she is loosing in the discussion. She finally said "Don't get me start talking again!" And in less than 2 minutes, she finally fall asleep. Mummy couldn't help but laughed to see that. 

What Mummy is worried about is Iman always being worried about everything. Mummy wish Iman will try to relax more like other kids.

A Mother's Worry Never Ends

We worry from the time we conceive.

Will they make it to trimester three?

We worry about when they were born

Are their  limbs normally shaped and complete?

Can their eyes see and their ears hear?

We worry about how much they drink and eat 

and even when they poop and pee.

We worry when they take their first steps

Will they be strong to also run and jump?

We worry when they stumble and fall,

at all the scratches, bumps and bruised knees.

We worry about all the teeth that must come free

and if they will need Orthodontistry.

We worry when they seek friendship

Oh..will friends walk hand in hand?

We worry if they will excel the class,

from their first day of school until their last.

We worry when sickness afflict

Dear ALLAH, bring them back to health

and trade ours with theirs if the way is none other.

We worry about them going off to college

and if we have given them enough knowledge.

We worry when tears well up in their eyes spilling down their cheeks,

wishing we can shield them from all misery

We worry when they venture away on their own,

and will not rest till they come home safe and sound.

We worry when they ask to ride on a motorbike

no, no, no... i dont want you to be hurt beyond repair

We worry for them when their hearts break

and for the scar that might never heal.

We worry for them on their wedding day,

may the love they share never fade.

We worry for them when their baby comes

now their worrying has just begun.

You see.... A Mother's worry never ends. 

It just evolves and grows and starts again

Forever & Always..

Mummy thot the poem is so nice and very fitting with how Mummy feels. This was written by Mummy's friend, Aunty Yet (hope Iman get to meet her one day) and she has graciously allowed Mummy to put this poem here for Iman to read. Hope one day you will understand this and will cherish the love that I always have for you. Love you, Iman!!

Mummy's Intelligence

Your top three intelligences:

Intelligence	Score (5.0 is highest)	Description
	4.86	Social: You like to develop ideas and learn from other people. You like to talk. You have good social skills. Effective techniques of enhancing your learning using your social intelligence include taking part in group discussions or discussing a topic one-to-one with another person. Find ways to build reading and writing exercises into your group activities, such as: Reading a dialogue or a play with other people Doing team learning/investigating projects Setting up interview questions and interviewing your family, and writing down the interview Writing notes to another instead of talking.
	4.57	Self: You have a very good sense of self. You like to spend time by yourself and think things over. You will often take in information from another person, mull it over by yourself, and come back to that person later to discuss it. You like working on projects on your own. You often prefer to learn by trial and error. Effective techniques to enhance your learning include keeping a journal and giving yourself time to reflect on new ideas and information. More ideas: Go on "guided imagery" tours. Set aside time to reflect on new ideas and information. Encourage journal writing. Work on the computer. Practice breathing for relaxation. Use brainstorming methods before reading. Listen to and read "how to" tapes and books. Read cookbooks.
	4.43	Language: You enjoy enjoy saying, hearing, and seeing words. You like telling stories. You are motivated by books, records, dramas, opportunities for writing. Effective techniques of enhancing your learning using your language intelligence include reading aloud, especially plays and poetry. Another idea is to write down reflections on what you've read. You may also enjoy exploring and developing your love of words, i.e., meanings of words, origin of words and idioms, names. Use different kinds of dictionaries. Other ideas: Keep a journal Use a tape recorder to tape stories and write them down Read together, i.e., choral reading Read a section, then explain what you've read Read a piece with different emotional tones or viewpoints — one angry, one happy, etc. Trade tall tales, attend story-telling events and workshops Research your name

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The scores for your other five intelligences:

3.86	3.43	3	2.29	2

Just because these five are not in your top three doesn’t mean you’re not strong in them. If your average score for any intelligence is above three, you’re probably using that intelligence quite often to help you learn. Take a look at the Practice section to see how to engage all your intelligences.

Willl get Iman to do the assessment one of these days...

More Write-up on Multiple Intelligence

Meet the Eight Intelligences The following chart is adapted from descriptions by Howard Gardner. We have changed the names of several intelligences to make them easier to understand and remember. Gardner's label is listed below those that we have changed. Sensitive to language, meanings, and the relationship of words Vocabulary activities, grammar, poetry, essays and plays Keen observer, able to think in three dimensions, likes to use metaphors Graphs, charts, color codes, guided imagery, pictures, posters, mind maps Abstract thinking, counting, organizing; prefers logical structures Critical thinking activities, breaking words into smaller parts and reassembling them Good body control and fine motor skills; often active and animated Needs "hands-on" learning opportunities, like games, skits, and plays Sensitive to rhythm, pitch, intonation, and can remember tunes and rhythms easily Likes poems, plays, jazz chants, rap music, songs, and musically guided imagery Sensitive to others’ moods, feelings, and motivations; outgoing and interactive Likes to talk with people, enjoys discussion groups, good at verbal problem solving Has a sense of self, able to understand and access one’s own feelings Likes poetry, meditation, guided imagery, journal writing, story telling Sensitive to nature and environment; knows the names of rocks, flowers, birds; loves to be outdoors Likes to work in the garden, read plants and animals, study habits of fish or birds, read nature magazines, go hiking, walk outside

Iman's Trip to Universal Studio Singapore - New York and Hollywood

We moved on towards New York City and snapped some pictures there:

The famous Subway of New York City

The actresses from Sci-Fi City passed through New York City to go back to their resting area.

The street of New York

Ayah and Iman taking a break

 

The family resting on the bench on the street of New York City!

Ayah working for New York Department of Public Works 

 

 

Betty Boo posing in front of the Empire Hotel

After resting for almost 1/2 hour, Mummy and Ayah thought of going to see the Camera, Lights and Action show. The usherer told us that we should miss this show and explained that kids like Iman would be ok to go for this show. However, our darling Iman was just adamant that we should not go to see the show. So, Mummy asked Ayah to go while Mummy walk around outside to accompany Iman.

Iman became very very moody and Mummy almost loose Mummy's temper. Just to handle it, Mummy focus on taking pictures:

There was this shop that displayed lots of fancy looking hats and everybody stopped by to try the hats and take pictures. So Mummy decided to join them:

Can u see that I'm wearing a witch's hat?

Moody-looking Iman trying the Birthday Cake hat.

 

A very unhappy fire-girl!!

Mummy wearing the Pharaoh's hat

Iman with the pirate hat.. better mood by this time...

The show Mummy had to miss.. Lights, Camera, Action!

Instead Mummy and Iman sat down along the street of New York and watch the world go by.

The shops along the street of New York:

The actors from Sci-Fi City came by to go back to their rest area:

 

Iman and Ayah busy playing iPhone and iPod Touch:

"Bettle Juice" actor being approached for pictures.

Mummy and Ayah in "New York City"!

 

"Marilyn Monroe" blowing a kiss to Mummy.                   "Charlie Chaplin" and his funny actions.

 

 "Charlie Chaplin" and his funny actions.

In Hollywood:

 

  

 Ayah and Iman at the street of Hollywood, waiting for Mummy who was busy taking pictures!

 The street of Hollywood

Iman buying a drink.

When we first arrived, we took picture with the lady Woody Wood Pecker. Are were so lucky to bump into the boy Woody Wood Pecker too!

Managed to take picture with Kung Fu Panda.

Another shot of us with Kung Fu Panda!

The Frankenstein running after the visitors of Universal Studio:

 

As we were leaving Universal Studio to go back to our hotel room for a short rest.

 

Bye for now, Universal Studio... Iman needs a break. We'll be back after we have perform our solat and Iman has at least taken a short nap. See u later Universal Studio...