Kammys Musing

I’m 15 for a moment
Caught in between ten and 20
And I’m just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are

100 Years – Five for Fighting

Celebrated Zarif’s birthday early January. I don’t know why people say he’s my clone – look at that hair?!

A simple celebration; Japanese food for dinner and later some gifts which blends with his current interest – sneakers. Wife wanted to have some dessert but I was already full; suggested the next day so it would look like we celebrate his birthday for 2 days.

A village to raise a child
I grew up with the concept of parents empowering the people around their kids to ensure the child grew up in a positive manner. Immediate/extended family members, neighbours, teachers at school, the stern uncle at the mosque, the seller at the wet market your parents frequently buy from… if these people know who your parents are, you better expect the same order as if your parents are around.

I sincerely thank everyone around Zarif, who has and continue to provide positive example and advice. Sometimes..rarely.. even the negative things happening is a good thing – so that we know what NOT to do.

Until then; keep nurturing, stay hungry, stay safe.