Project Adam 365 : 2010

Finally! After much work and effort from everybody in my family, Project Adam 365 is finally completed. I wanna thank everybody including those who commented and like the photos in my FB because all of you has given me the strength and courage to complete it. When people asked if I want to continue in 2011, without any doubt I said no. It was not easy. Especially when I send Adam back to my hometown. I have to trouble everybody to ensure they take a photo of Adam and send it to me. Having said that, I would want to take the challenge for my next child(ren) because at the end of the day, the compilation of photos showed how your child has grown throughout the year.

To my little Adam, I hope you would understand how much you mean to me and our family. Everybody played their part to ensure our little gift for you would be a reality. You made it easy for us with all your candid action and creative act in exploring the world. You inspired us by your positive atttitude and determination in learning new things. I wish you would stay as my little baby forever :) I love you son..

Adam 365: First half completed :)

Before Adam was born, I bought a beautiful baby scrap book with a very ambitious plan to complete it. I never did. When Adam was born, the nurse at the hospital sold me another scrap book for Adam and they even started it with Adam's foot prints and I thought I am going to complete it. I never did. After Adam was born, a family friend gave me another beautiful baby scrap book. It was too beautiful that I promised myself even if I did not finish the other two scrap books, this one I have to complete. I never did.

I was never good at follow through. I am easily excited and always have plans to do this and that. The problem is, my enthusiasm doesn't last long enough. I always ended up giving up half way through.

At the end of 2009, as I was reflecting back my past and look forward for the new year, I made a promise to myself to start something that will require my long term commitment. Something easy that I can easily maintain throughout the year. Then, came the idea to start this Project Adam 365.

The objective of this project is to have a picture of Adam every single day in 2010. There is no rule. As long as there is a picture of Adam on each day, the task is complete. Some people argue that some of the pictures were taken by somebody else. It's up to other people how they want to interpret it. I know that it would be impossible for me to be with Adam every single day throughout 2010. So, if I am not with Adam, I have to make sure and remind whomever with Adam, to snap a picture of Adam on that day.

In the past six months, I received strong support from my husband and family for this project. On days that I would be home late from work, hubby would take charge and snap the picture. The good thing is this ensures one of us to be at home with Adam at least a few hours of the day. Whenever my parents kidnap Adam back to our hometown, they too helped me to snap Adam's picture of the day and send it back to me.

I am very proud and happy with the support I received from my family. Without them, I would not be able to complete this. I am also thankful to all the comments I received from friends and family who follows the project in my FB. Their comments play a very important role in keeping me on track. I hope the support will continue till the end of the year :)

Here is pictures of Adam from 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010..

Adam 365 : 1H 2010

Labour Day

On my resolutions..

• Project 365 is still on track.. 120 days done :)
• I managed to fast for 14 days in April and today is my LAST day fasting.. alhamdulillah.. one resolution accomplished :)
• Did not even read any book this month.. huhuhu..

End of first quarter

On my resolutions..

• Just finished the first quarter of Project 365.. Thanks to all who made this a reality :)
• So, far I managed to fast for 26 days.. another 15 days to go..
• Managed to finish a book this month.. hope to be able to maintain this next month..

kemalasan

kemalasan menyebabkan saya x berblog sepanjang february.. tapi saya masih rajin melawat blog2 kawan2.. juga rajin berfb.. cuma saya malas nak menulis walaupun banyak yang boleh ditulis jika saya rajin.. sekian..

On my resolutions..

• Project Adam 365 is still on track.. 2 months down.. 10 months to go..
• So far I managed to fast for 15 days.. another 26 days to go..
• On reading, satu buku pun x habes bulan ni. FAIL. 

100th post :)

On Adam..

Adam woke up early as usual this morning.. As I let him play around me in silent, suddenly, I heard him say “Milk”. I was like, am I hearing this right? My boy just asked for his milk! It was the first time ever he asked for his milk. Usually I would ask him, “Adam, do you want your milk?” and he would reply with “nak! Nak!” and accompanied by a little cry if he was really hungry for one. Other time, he would just show to the door and say “nak! Nak!” and when I opened the door, he will show to the counter where I usually mix his milk.


As we were about to leave my tailor’s place this evening, the tailor said bye bye to Adam, and for the first time ever, he said “Bebai”.. It was very clear.. usually he would just waive his hand to say goodbye.. I am so proud of my son :)

On my resolutions..

1. Project Adam 365 is still on track.. 1 month down.. 11 months to go..
2. So, far I managed to fast for 10 days.. another 31 days to go..
3. On reading, I managed to finish reading only 1 book this month.. Not too bad.. my aim is to finish at least 1 book a month.. Aiming for 2 books in February :)

Adam 365: Day 9 - 15

Day 9: Playing hide and seek with Daddy @ Aunty Za's house

Day 10: Boom with Asyraff on Aunty Tasha's plush carpet

Day 11: Waiting in style @ clinic

Day 12: Makan ubat; rela dalam paksa

Day 13: Playing his favourite game; rebut bantal!

Day 14: Adam cuak tengok first scene Ice Age 3 (walaupun da tgk byk kali masih cuak jugak)

Day 15: My neighbourhood = My territory :)

New Year Resolutions #3

I managed to fast for 7 days before Ms P came to visit last week :p So, 34 days more! The best part is, my colleagues in the office also fast with me but with different reason of course. This makes the fasting much much easier. Thanks girls!

So far, I have been able to shoot Adam's picture everyday. Hubby also helps to shoot Adam's picture on the days I had to go back late. Thank you for the support sayang! :)

julie & julia

Just finished watching this movie. Just like Julie, most of the time I am only enthusiastic during the beginning of a new project. After some time, the adrenaline is gone and I abandon my project. To be able to finish a project is ok if it is in just a short time. But 365 days? It's a really huge task. This reminds me of my Adam 365 project. I really hope I could complete it. Wish me luck! :)

Adam 365: Day 5 - 8

Day 5: Siapa suka makan nestum, angkat tangan!

Day 6: Khusyuk makan Chipsmore sambil tengok Noddy

Day 7: Smiley potatoes for bereakfast.. Yeayyy!!!

Day 8: I can read and play ball at the same time :p

p/s: looks like this week's theme is makan :p

Adam 365: Day 1 - 4

Day 1: Playing with chicks at A Famosa Animal World Safari

Day 2: Breakfast @ Pantai Pengkalan Balak, Melaka

Day 3: About to "boom" on his Garfield bolster

Day 4: First taste of Chipsmore and he loves it!

New Year Resolutions #2

So far I have fasted 5.5 days! So, another 35.5 days.. :)

Inspired by  Munirah's Project 365 on her kids last year, one of my resolutions this year is to take photos of Adam every single day.. Photos of him eating his breakfast, photos of him playing football, photos of him watching tv and even photos of him sleeping (if I did not get the chance to spend time with him on his waking hours).. The best daily photo of him will be updated in this blog and my FB.

Wish me luck!