My Favorite Childhood Movie

I used to rewind the tea party scene and watch it over and over and over. I'm pretty sure it drove my mom nuts.

25 Days of Epic Epicness or A Scott Pilgrim Christmas

 Sooo last Christmas I made my boyfriend an advent calendar out of a mini muffin tin. I filled it up with ornaments for our first Christmas tree we decorated together. Each day had corresponding gifts and Christmas-y activites for us to do together. It was a lot of fun to put together for him and it made the lead up to Christmas day more exciting.

This year I wanted to use it again but I wanted to do something a bit different. After we saw Scott Pilgrim in theaters together I knew what I wanted to do. 25 Days of Epically Epic Scott Pilgrim Epicness!!! Coming up with Scott Pilgrim themed gifts has been super super fun. I wanted to fill up the advent calendar with something special so I made homemade Scott Pilgrim inspired candies which I will reveal as the days go on. I'm really proud of them actually. There are 6 books in the series which works out really well since there are 24 slots in the calendar. Every four days has a theme that is loosely based on the each book. I will also reveal those as the days go on. I'll be updating so everyone can follow along here and on the Tumblr (Satellite True) that I update for my boyfriend on days that we're not together. The Tumblr will be mostly pictures with quotes from Scott Pilgrim that go with the gift for that day while I'll write more detailed posts about everything here. It should be fun and I hope you enjoy following along.

3 years of my thoughts

November 30 2007. That was the day that everything started here. 3 years have gone and I have been through the ups and downs as a blogger and a person. I cannot believe that I have gone this far.

I have followed food blogs for a year before starting my own blog. It was hard to decide what for my blog, but end up a chuck of everything in one blog. I thought that I should have a place to store my thoughts, update on my life and create a space for my children to read when they are older.

The first time I blogged, I was blogging about my little gal. That time she was a year plus, but now she is 4 years old plus. Now I am a mother of two adorable children. Last time I was working in my first and the longest employment as a marketing personnel. Now I am an entrepreneur and doing MLM. Life has indeed changed since then. There is no turning back for me, but I am happy with what I have and achieved so far. Hopefully more to come.

Along the way, I met many nice and wonderful bloggers. They inspire me one way or another with their postings. Although we never meet, but almost every day we will visit each other blog and make comments. The thought of leaving comments make one feel appreciated because it takes time for people to read your post and write comments in the comment box. So there are true friends that you can meet in the blogging world. I know I did!

Never thought of making money out of blog; although I did have some in my Paypal account. Lol! What is interesting about blogging is that it is your personal blog, you can write what ever you want to and should not be judgemental about what I write. All are my personal opinions and what interested me in my daily life.

I still love to write in my blog. I shall continue to do so and hopefully more will come along the way......Happy blogging everyone.


DON'T EXPECT PERFECTION OF YOURSELF OR OTHERS - Ecclesiastes 7:16

Music Monday: Liz Phair- Supernova

I love this song and video. It's pure 90s goodness. The lyrics are non-tradition for a love song but they're still very sweet. They actually seem more genuine to me because they're different. Every time I hear it I think of my boyfriend and it makes me smile :)

Sorry this is censored I couldn't find an uncensored version.

My top artist for this week:

Add me on Last.fm

Happy Bunday! November 28th, 2010

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I hope everyone has had I wonderful Thanksgiving! I'm enjoying the last day of my boyfriend's break from school with him. I'm excited for the Christmas season, onward to December!

Chronic Couture: Pill Boxes and Holders

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Cross-posted on Chronic Couture

Medicine storage can be a big hassle. I searched for ages to find a way to hold my pills that wasn't bulky and ugly. Things that look obviously medical can be depressing to see day after day. I also don't like the strange looks you end up getting if you have to pull out you medicine at a restaurant. Most of the time I just want to be left alone to eat in peace. I've never had anyone ask me what I'm taking thankfully (I know that happens to others sometimes) but I have had my pills stolen before (while I was in the freaking hospital no less). I know some people use locks and things of that nature. I haven't done that, mostly because I don't know how to go about finding something portable that locks. I've heard of people having to lock up their pills while at home because of "friends" who decide to take a few for fun. So far that hasn't been even remotely a problem. Hopefully it never will be. Usually, when it comes to pain medication I keep a few at home by my bed just in case my bottle gets stolen or lost.

On to what I personally use for storage. For my daily medicine I finally settled on a Hello Kitty cosmetics bag I found at Target. It's cute and bright and happy. It fits all the bottles (there's 4) for the pills I need to tote around. I also keep Zomig nasal spray my round week day pill box that holds my vitamins inside. It's really easy for me to find in my purse and to keep track of because it's bright pink and green. While my Hello Kitty bag is cute it's still a bit bulky. When I go to events where I can't carry a large purse or any purse at all I use a little pill box that my boyfriend gave me. I can fit my daily medication in along with migraine rescue meds and a few ibuprofen. It can fit nicely in my pocket (or my boyfriend's pocket haha). It's been really helpful. I also have one more small pill storage container. It's really really cute. I found it at Icing. It's shaped like a little pill and is black on one side and pink on the other. You slide it open and put a few pills inside. This is what I keep in my bedside drawer. Inside I keep rescue meds for those days when I wake up and get immediately slammed with a headache. I keep water by my bed as well so I can take them right away if I need to. That's what I do but there's tons of different options. What's important is figuring out what works for you.

So here's a basic rundown of the storage ideas I've come up with over the years, feel free to add your own in the comments:

• Basic weekly pill boxes. The can be rectangular, circular, and many other shapes. You can find tons of them on Amazon and in lots of drugstores and grocery stores.
• Bags. Cosmetic bags work really well.
• Makeup compacts. 
• Small pill boxes.
• Lunchbox containers. Sometimes you can find some really cute small ones. Try looking at Sanrio stores if you have one near you.
• Contact lens cases. If you're in a jam and need a small container for transport contact cases can work really well.
• Wallets. Pouch wallets can be super cute.
• Any kind of box really. You can even decorate them yourself with stickers, deco-den. doodles, or whatever you can think of!

I hope this was helpful!

Freebie Friday: November 26th, 2010

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• Free Pretty Elizabeth Arden 1oz Eau de Parfum Spray
• Free Sample of Mist8 All Purpose Cleaning Spray
• Free Sample of Starbucks Coffee
• Free Burt's Bees Lotion Sample (Facebook)
• Free Canvas Bag from Michael Kors (In Store on Black Friday. Must sign up for email list and refer 3 friends.)
• Free T-shirt from Townie Records

Enjoy!

Turkey Time

Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey Drumstick Leg On Paper Plate free creative commons

I'm not a huge fan of eating plain turkey on Thanksgiving day but I love leftovers. My dad has always makes himself turkey and butter sandwiches on rye bread to eat with the other various leftovers we have. They've become one of my favorite kind of sandwich.

Happy Thoughts: Thanksgiving!

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Things that are making me happy and that I'm thankful for:

• My boyfriend. A million billion googltrillion times <3
• That I'm done with my antibiotics today.
• Podcasts for keeping me entertained and from completely losing it most week days.
• Music. Manson, Gaga, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Hole, The Doors, and so many more.
• Lzzy Hale specifically.
• Twitter for making me laugh and giving me a place to vent on the days I'm stuck in bed.
• Polymer clay for becoming my new favorite hobby.
• My friends.
• My best friend giving me someone else to make things for by getting himself and awesome girlfriend (they're so cute together!) :)
• That he's found someone that makes him ridiculously happy.
• My pets, especially my kitty Cosmo.  
• Tumblr for becoming my favorite online addiction and a place to channel some of my passions.
• All of the awesome people I interact with online.
• That it's almost December and I can start giving people presents!!
• And finally my boyfriend. He needs to be on the list more than once because he's the first, last, middle, up, down, sideways, every single thing I'm thankful for. (I love you!!)

Chronic Couture: Living Well With Chronic Illness

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As a girl who loves fashion becoming chronically ill during my teenage years, a time when you really start exploring and figuring out your own style, was really rough. I wasn't always able to participate in some of the silly beauty rituals being young can afford you. It felt like I was up against a road block that made even the simplest of things suddenly inaccessible. There is also added pressure from society that makes you feel as if you don't deserve to do these things for yourself because you are sick. This is something I've struggled with mentally, and honestly, I think that's bullshit. The better I take care of myself and the better I express myself through beauty and fashion the better I feel. When I feel better I can pass on positivity easier. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself well. I love fashion as an art form and a life style and I don't think I should feel forced into giving that up.

Becoming chronically ill has changed what I am capable of doing for myself in terms of beauty and sometimes even more basic personal care. Some days I'm too tired or in too much pain to do things that used to be part of my daily routine. A shower can easily eat up all my energy for the day. Over the years I have come up with some shortcuts that lighten the load so to speak. The most important thing is finding ways to use my time as efficiently as possible and to remember that every little bit helps. Making a few small changes can sometimes make a world of difference. There will still always be days where nothing is going to help but managing the days I can salvage gives me some sense of normalcy and control over my mostly chaotic life.

I haven't been able to find many resources on the internet about this specific issue so that's why I'm going to start posting articles here on my blog and also on my Tumblr (Chronic Couture) about beauty and fashion for those of us who are chronically ill. I'll be updating the Tumblr with interesting articles and things from other sources as well as the original content that I'll crosspost here on my blog.

Obviously the tips I've come up with wont work for everyone's specific needs but hopefully they can help out a few other people who are dealing with similar issues as myself. If you have your own tips please feel free to submit them to the Tumblr (Chronic Couture). I think it'd be great if we could get tips from all kinds of different perspectives gathered in one place.

Everything Happens for a Reason: My Stance

I do believe everything happens for a reason even though I know it's irrational. I think it's just part of human nature to think that way. It's something ingrained that I can't quite get logic to override.

Music Monday: Fuck Yeah! Halestorm

 If you follow me on any of the various social networks I hang out on you may have already heard that I've taken over a Tumblr dedicated to the band Halestorm called Fuck Yeah! Halestorm. If you're a fan of the band please follow. I'm going to try to keep it as up to date and active as possible. You can submit posts (it can be fan art, news, a cool picture you found, whatever) as well :) I know I'm a bit Tumblr obsessed lately but it's really fun for me. I already poke around the internet for news and photos so I figure I might as well share the things I find.

5 Things I'm Looking Forward to This Week

Spending Extra Time With My Boyfriend
I get to see him from Wednesday-Sunday instead of just Friday-Sunday. It will kind of make up for the lost time this past weekend.

Christmas Shopping
I'm going out shopping on Wednesday to pick up a few Christmas presents for some of my friends. I love buying and putting together gifts for people.

Bowling
We're going bowling with friends on Saturday which should be fun.

Finishing My Antibiotics
I'll be done with them on Thanksgiving, yay!

Thanksgiving Leftovers
I like leftovers better than the actual Thanksgiving meal.

Happy Bunday! November 21st, 2010

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This afternoon I'm going out with my boyfriend. I haven't seen him all weekend because I've felt so completely drained. The antibiotics I'm on make me sleep and sleep and sleep some more. I'm about half way done with them and I'm starting to feel better. Hopefully I wont catch anything else that forces me to stay home and in bed this year. I feel like I've been stuck in a loop of catching something then recovering since I was in the hospital last July. It's like my body hasn't had a chance to really fully recover.

I hope everyone is having/ has had a great weekend!

Quirky Life: My Tick Tocking Heart

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Sometimes my heart doesn't beat quite right. It's like a pocket watch that gets a little stuck every other tick. It's still going but after awhile it's no help figuring out what time it is. I feel like I can't catch my breath. Each skipped beat is followed by a punch that hits my breast bone. It makes me feel hollow, metal. It's like I've swallowed a bird that wants nothing more than to escape. All I can do is sit, wait, try to make myself breathe, and stay calm. Panic only makes it worse.

The mood of holiday

People start to talk about Christmas shopping and I read in today newspaper that clothing prices going to be marked up next month due to insufficient supply of cotton. So guys, this month would be a good time to shop may it be for Christmas, New Year or Chinese New Year.

Over here some of the CD shops playing Christmas songs and once a while I would hear CNY songs play! Lol! I haven't start my shopping yet, anyway nothing much to shop. My little girl will be going back to hometown next week. Without her, we would not in that mood to put out the Christmas tree and shopping for present. However maybe will shop for her new shoes when she is back after Christmas next month. Have you started your shopping spree?

It is time to give back to the children in need too. In my previous employment, I would give away some present for the Love-In-A-Box organised by SEDC, but since left the company I would directly go to the Salvation Army. So it is time to clean up my children's wardrobe for old stuff. Hmm.....

Freebie Friday: November 19th, 2010

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• Free Tony Hawk/ Tobacco Free Poster
• Free o.b. Tampon Trial Pack
• Free "My Other Car Is a Rockbus" Bumper Sticker

Tweeting with My Chicks

Okay, so I’ve been trying to get time to remix my little vintage animals that I started back in the day before I was bloggity-blogging*. The original set has a deer (surprise:), a bear, a squirrel (who ended up as a Woodland Tails character) and a bunch of little sprigs and flowers. I am now reorganizing the menagerie and moving them a bit more toward the farmland look. I now have a little donkey, these tweeters you see here and I’m thinking about a few other barnyard buddies.

I would love to hear any critiquing or opinions on the art as I start developing this new collection. So . . . cluck, cackle, tweet, chirp, but just give me your thoughts on the little red hen and her golden peep. Ooow, and take note—I’m branching out, red is my new pink, ha, ha! Can you believe it? This may be a first. ;)

*thanks Sheree, you’re the cleverest word girl I know:)

Happy (Late) Bunday!

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Sorry this is a little bit late (it's still Sunday on the west coast so it's all good right?). I haven't been feeling that great all day. I think I must have a sinus infection. I'm going to the doctor tomorrow because I've started running a fever. Right now I'm nibbling on a piece of cake that my boyfriend made me. He knew I had a bad week so he surprised me with it (isn't he sweet?). I hope everyone is doing well and hopefully after I get my sinuses sorted I can post more interesting things more frequently :)

No vacations

School holiday is just around the corner. And it means my little girl will be away for almost a month to be with her grandparents. The other day while chatting with my MIL, she reminded me again on my girl's holiday. I normally pack her stuff on the night before, so no hurry there. My MIL even joked about bringing Baby Jay home but since either me or hubby not tagging along, she is worry Baby Jay will be homesick. Since he was born, he has never been away from home, so it is not a good risk to take.

It has been more than a year since hubby and myself went back to his hometown. Now with my business and him just started working in new company, it is hard for us to take vacation. Suppose to visit Singapore end of the year to attend a cousin's wedding but we cannot make it. How I wish that we can take some times off, maybe next year for a family vacation. Hmm, need to think of a way.

My Greatest Hero

S is for Superman

There are lots of people that I admire for many different reason but I don't really have anyone I consider to be a personal hero. I'm not sure why, maybe it has something to do with it's use in pop culture, but I have a hard time attaching that word to people. It seems disingenuous.

Freebie Friday: November 11th, 2010

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•  Free Flip Flops from Orbit Gum (Use code 074941)
• Free "Got Science?" Sticker (There's a quiz but it's optional.)
• Free Sample of Kotex Liners
• Free Pack of Kleenex (Send to a friend.)
• Free Portraits For Families of US Military Deployed Personnel (In store throughout November)
• Free Download of Phish Album "Live Bait Vol. 2"
• Free Download of Bruce Springsteen song "City Of Night"

Enjoy and have a great weekend!!

Quirky Life: A Quick Update

I'm sorry for the lack of posts this week. I had a few planned that I was really excited about writing but I've been slammed with horrible migraine after horrible migraine. When I'm not feeling well I get nervous about posting because I can't think clearly. I'm afraid of everything turning into a gobbledygook unreadable mess. Trying to get all of my health problems under control so that I can do these silly normal things is frustrating but I'm hopeful that things will get better. For now I'm just going to have to accept that some weeks are going to be bad and that shouldn't discourage me from picking myself up and continuing on when I can.

“It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop.”  - Confucius

P.S. It amuses me that gobbledygook is apparently a legitimate word. It's even on Wikipedia! I Googled it after spell check didn't put a red squiggle under it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobbledygook

Weekend Menu #10: From Indonesia

A quick post on food. Hubby came back from Indonesia yesterday afternoon and as usual, he never missed out on buying souvenir or gifts back. His first trip to Potianak.

Aloe Vera dodol. Very cute. Reminded me of our Malaysian Durian Dodol
Too sweet for me!
This is my type! Yummy sticks!
We went to Kwali for a late lunch since hubby was hungry after landed in Kuching. As usual, his order was ulam and nasi lemak special.

As for me, I tried its chicken chop. The portion is just nice but slightly expensive for me. Around RM12.00 per plate.

Happy Bunday! November 7th, 2010

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The time change is throwing me off because none of the clocks in our kitchen have been set back. Every time I go in the kitchen I have a moment of panic where I think I've some how lost an hour :P I hope everyone had a good weekend. I got to see Trevis so mine was ^_^

The times, they are a-changin’

Okay, it’s time to get an extra hour in your day. How many times have you just wished for one extra hour to get something done? Unfortunately, we can’t just choose that extra hour when we like, but here it is, it won’t happen for another year, and . . . it will be taken away again come spring . . . so take it happily now, because as far as I know, time travel is not yet possible. This is the only way to turn back the hands of time, so remember to do it tonight.

Freebie Friday: November 5th, 2010

 

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• Free Sample of Garnier Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Moisturizer
• Free Post-it Notes
• Free Red Robin Kids' Cook-Off Cookbook (Download)
• 25 Free Songs From Urban Outfitters (iTunes)
• 15 Free Sons From Spin

Quirky Life: Yucky Stuffy Cold of Doom

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So...I've had a cold for almost two weeks now and while it's seemed like it's mostly gone away I'm still incredibly tired and have a stuff nose and sore throat. I have a feeling it's turned into a sinus infection. I was trying to wait it out because I really really don't want to go to the doctor.

It's not that I don't like doctors because in general I do. Of course I've run into some not so great ones over the years but I'm pretty sure that has less to do with their profession and more to do with the fact that there are jerks everywhere. I've found some really really great doctors, my GP, OB-GYN, and dentist are seriously the best. I love them all to bits and pieces for how well they treat me. It's not even that I'm afraid of needles or am uncomfortable with medical tests. Luckily neither of those things bother me. If they did I would have been seriously screwed when I was trying to find the source of my headaches and abdominal pain. I've probably had enough blood draw for test to fill another person and I've had so many other strange and sometimes invasive tests done that it really became routine for me. I've had a Barium swallow, a weird test on my heart where they sent bubbles through it, a dizziness test where they sent hot and then cold water and air through my ears, an endoscopy, multiple ultrasounds to check on a bad cyst I have, and so much more. For a few years when I was at my worst I pretty much only left the house to go to a doctor. Today I still have regular doctors appointments for specialist for my health conditions. I always have another appointment coming up. Really I'm just tired of it. When I'm sick with something that seems so minor like a cold I don't want to go through the whole process of a doctor visit.

If I'm still not feeling well after this weekend I'll drag myself to a doctor. I really want to give my body a chance to recover on its own because it worries me to take antibiotics so many times so close together (I've already been on them twice this year). I know using them more can lessen their effectiveness. Here's to hoping my body can handle this on its own!

Flying fish

On my way home this evening............Must be some enthusiastic kiters who put so much effort in their kites. They always attract onlookers and some even stop and park at the side to have good look at the kites.





There you are. One of the two flying fishes in the sky.