Happy April Fool! Hope you have not fool anyone or been fooled today. Lol!
Anyway, I will not be fooling any one today (have not do so for many years). What is in store for the month of April????
* Sarawak election will be this month. Nomination date as 6 April and polling on 16 April
* Renew my driving lesson. The last time I renewed it was during my first confinement. Yes, I remember I asked my parents to help me pay for 5 years period while I am in my confinement with my daughter.
* My lovely daughter's 5th birthday is on 28 April. I have not yet decide what to get for her birthday.
Happy weekend, everyone!
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Woodland Tails are going global
Today I received a shipment from the other side of the world. My little Woodland Tails animals have finally arrived. They are here for you to see in baby products: baby boy and girl clothing, bibs, melamine dish set (complete with storage box), boy and girl growth charts, receiving blankets and burp rags, and even little woodland stuffed animals. I didn’t get samples of each item, but this will give you an idea of what is out there, or about to be out there in the land of woodland products.
I don’t know exactly where to send you to find these finds, but I have been told that they are going global; going to Australia and possibly Europe, and some of the items (the dishes and the baby clothes and bibs) can be found in the states. Here is the place to start your search for products in the US. As soon as I have more information about items is the rest of the world, I will let you know. If any of my peeps down under site any of the woodland animals in your walkabout, please let me know and we can share it with the globe dwellers on the upper half as well.
Here are some images of the melamine dish set (plate, bowl, cup, fork and spoon) with the cute storage case that the set comes in. I’m especially excited about the dishes and the footie sleepers. Too bad I can’t stuff my grown up kids into the pj’s tonight. But, guess who’s having supper on the woodland plate? :)
Bon appétit for the petite!
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
365Project: March 17th- March 29th
I've been playing this a lot while I've been sick.
I found these bottles at Hobby Lobby. They're made for putting sand into but I'm going to fill them up with origami stars.
A present from my boyfriend <3
My new cute purple and white fan.
My kitty.
My kitty again.
I've been watching this all day.
Some of the origami stars I've made.
This will eventually be different colors that are layered.
More origami stars.
A snack container a decorated with stickers.
Part of the care package I made for my boyfriend for when he goes on a tip this weekend.
A chandelier in the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
Monday, 28 March 2011
Music Monday: Halestorm ReAniMate: The CoVeRs eP
. The songs they selected to cover show the range of their taste and influences. I think there's enough variety that most people can find at least one song they'll like. I already fell in love with their cover of Lady Gaga's Bad Romance after hearing a live version that was posted on YouTube. It's nice to have a studio version of their interpretation of the song.Track List:
1. Slave To The Grind - SKID ROW
2. Bad Romance - LADY GAGA
3. Hunger Strike - TEMPLE OF THE DOG
4. Out Ta Get Me - GUNS 'N' ROSES
5. All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You - HEART
6. I Want You (She's So Heavy) - THE BEATLES
1. Slave To The Grind - SKID ROW
2. Bad Romance - LADY GAGA
3. Hunger Strike - TEMPLE OF THE DOG
4. Out Ta Get Me - GUNS 'N' ROSES
5. All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You - HEART
6. I Want You (She's So Heavy) - THE BEATLES
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Happy Bunday! March 27th 2011
Soooo this past week I made a ton of origami stars and I even got some more star paper. My boyfriend bought it for me. We found some really awesome big shiny paper and some cool glow in the dark paper. I think I made 200 or so on Wednesday so I had to give my fingers a break, they were super sore from all that folding. I'll be putting the bottles up for sale in my ArtFire store when they're done. Half of them are going to be for Japan so they'll be priced a little higher than the others.
This coming week we're going to see Red State on Tuesday!!! I'm very very excited!! I guess I'm a little fan-girlish when it comes to Kevin Smith stuff...mostly the podcasts. I just love podcasts, ok? I listen to them instead of watching TV (seriously, they're better). I'll write a review of the movie after but it might take me a day or so because movies tend to trigger migraines (because of the flashing light from the screen). I might be out of commission for a bit but I'll try to recover as fast as I can.
After that my boyfriend is going to a math conference thingy...I'm not really sure what they're doing...but! I'll be home probably working on folding stars and other things.
Oh one last thing, my hair dye came in the mail over the weekend :D Exciting!! Now I just want my new sunglasses to get here.
What are you looking forward to this week?
Saturday, 26 March 2011
Ghost scare
Are you scare of ghost? Or have you encounter one?
I never (and I wish I would not) see one. I do believe in ghost existence like many other existence. But I am not scare of them, literally speaking.
I love watching ghost movies. When I was young, Chinese vampires, draculas and ghosts were a hit back then. Usually the Chinese vampires are more of comedy nature compared to English vampires and ghosts. So I am not so afraid of watching Chinese movies. But when ever I watched English ghost movies I will have nightmare or phobia. I remember I used to scare of looking at myself in the mirror at night after watching a ghost movie. Lol! Funny thinking about it.
Back to present state. There is a ghost story spreading around my area which some tenants advising me not to park my car in the basement carpark, where the ghost is sighted. At first I have a goosebump hearing the story from a friend (which I always did when ever I heard ghost stories) but after a while, I am not scared anymore. Why should we afraid of them, when they did not harm you at all. All the stories I heard were the ghost just passing by or floating up and down the staircases. They did not harm anyone in the process other than scare the souls out of them with its presence. So there is nothing to be afraid of as long as it does not harm you, don't you agree??
Frankly speaking, I am more afraid of a human being than ghost. They tend to harm you more than ghosts.
I never (and I wish I would not) see one. I do believe in ghost existence like many other existence. But I am not scare of them, literally speaking.
I love watching ghost movies. When I was young, Chinese vampires, draculas and ghosts were a hit back then. Usually the Chinese vampires are more of comedy nature compared to English vampires and ghosts. So I am not so afraid of watching Chinese movies. But when ever I watched English ghost movies I will have nightmare or phobia. I remember I used to scare of looking at myself in the mirror at night after watching a ghost movie. Lol! Funny thinking about it.
Back to present state. There is a ghost story spreading around my area which some tenants advising me not to park my car in the basement carpark, where the ghost is sighted. At first I have a goosebump hearing the story from a friend (which I always did when ever I heard ghost stories) but after a while, I am not scared anymore. Why should we afraid of them, when they did not harm you at all. All the stories I heard were the ghost just passing by or floating up and down the staircases. They did not harm anyone in the process other than scare the souls out of them with its presence. So there is nothing to be afraid of as long as it does not harm you, don't you agree??
Frankly speaking, I am more afraid of a human being than ghost. They tend to harm you more than ghosts.
Thursday, 24 March 2011
An unhappy tenant
Time flies pretty fast these days. Without realising, in 2 months time it will be 1 year anniversary. I mean my shop!
I am not going to talk about my shop anniversary today but I just could not stand some people any longer. They are the worst I have even encountered!
I am ranting about the poor management of my shopping mall where my shop is located in. No proper housekeeping and security. Those "aunties" that do the cleaning work are not doing their work properly. Sometimes they even scold the tenants or shoppers for throwing sanitary pads into the provided bins. Would you believe it?? My staff got scolded for that once, and she just replied back "Then, if I am not to throw in the bin, what is the bin used for??" Those aunties are even rude to the shoppers.
I know, no charges for the toilet usage, but it does not mean that we are not entitled to have a cleaner and better functional toilet facility. Every month, there would be one broken toilet door knob or blocked sink or spoiled water tap! What cheap materials are they using here???
The security is another story! That is the problem of employing outside securtiy team. No diligence in work. Always seen loitering around or chatting with sales girls. I have that problem. They keep talking to my sales girl till I have to shout back at them to leave my girl alone! Hai! What the use? It needs two hands to clap!
By now, you would know I hate people smoking. My hubby is a smoker I admit, but unlike some people, he knows where to puff. There is totally no control or necessary method taken to stop some of the tenants' staff from smoking in the premises. Not outside mind you, but in the air-cond building. Those people just puffing away coolly without taking in consideration of others. What the shoppers will think of the building with the anchor tenants' staff smoking in the premises?? With the big "No smoking" signs almost every corners, I think it does not serve much notices to those people.
The building is about a year old only, but it does not look its age! It looks so down and poorly maintained. No promotions or exhibitions to boost up the shoppers count. Since CNY, few shops have closed down. Now it makes me think seriously about its impact on my business. Sigh!
I am not going to talk about my shop anniversary today but I just could not stand some people any longer. They are the worst I have even encountered!
I am ranting about the poor management of my shopping mall where my shop is located in. No proper housekeeping and security. Those "aunties" that do the cleaning work are not doing their work properly. Sometimes they even scold the tenants or shoppers for throwing sanitary pads into the provided bins. Would you believe it?? My staff got scolded for that once, and she just replied back "Then, if I am not to throw in the bin, what is the bin used for??" Those aunties are even rude to the shoppers.
I know, no charges for the toilet usage, but it does not mean that we are not entitled to have a cleaner and better functional toilet facility. Every month, there would be one broken toilet door knob or blocked sink or spoiled water tap! What cheap materials are they using here???
The security is another story! That is the problem of employing outside securtiy team. No diligence in work. Always seen loitering around or chatting with sales girls. I have that problem. They keep talking to my sales girl till I have to shout back at them to leave my girl alone! Hai! What the use? It needs two hands to clap!
By now, you would know I hate people smoking. My hubby is a smoker I admit, but unlike some people, he knows where to puff. There is totally no control or necessary method taken to stop some of the tenants' staff from smoking in the premises. Not outside mind you, but in the air-cond building. Those people just puffing away coolly without taking in consideration of others. What the shoppers will think of the building with the anchor tenants' staff smoking in the premises?? With the big "No smoking" signs almost every corners, I think it does not serve much notices to those people.
The building is about a year old only, but it does not look its age! It looks so down and poorly maintained. No promotions or exhibitions to boost up the shoppers count. Since CNY, few shops have closed down. Now it makes me think seriously about its impact on my business. Sigh!
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
My Quirky Life: Being Sick Sucks
So...I haven't been keeping to my schedule for posting the past few days. I've been having a hard time getting motivated to do much of anything. My sleep schedule has been messed up because I've been sick sick sick. I'm not sure when I'll start feeling better. I can't go to the doctor because I don't have insurance right now so I just have to tough it out for awhile. I can't even take the proper dosage of medication I'm supposed to take daily to control my dizziness and other sensory issues because I'm going to run out completely soon. Until I can get stuff taken care of I'll probably disappear for a few days at a time here and there. Here's to hoping things turn around soon.
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Simply Charming
When something is precious it seems to be all the more precious if it is teeny tiny. And so it is with the charming set of characters from the My Deer, My Darling collection. Just make them itty-bitty, put them on a charm bracelet and see how adorable they become.
I created with the wonder product, Shrinky Dinks when I was a kid and thought it was wonderful. So, when I recently learned that they now have a plastic that can be printed on with ink, that’s all I needed to know and suddenly everything I get my hands on is being shrinky dinked. What a fabulous invention. I love, love, love it! So, I took my little creatures, miniaturized them, and strung them together for some little charming bracelets.
These bracelets remind me of a 1950’s baby bracelet, given at a baby’s birth. I never received one, but have been collecting vintage charm bracelets over the years. I have always loved miniatures, and charm bracelets are perfect for that interest. Now I can start my own charm bracelet collection thanks to Shrinky Dinks, my library of art, and my ever dependable printer.
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Weighing down
I am happy that I have shed some weight for the past 3 months. Now my weight is below 50kg and I hope to maintain it that way. I am back to my old weight before my 1st pregnancy. Tummy also not so big and I can wear my old clothings. *wink* And it means that some pants are too big for me. Lol!
Although I did not strictly follow a diet program or replace my daily meals, I still manage to lose weight. Slow and steady, nothing drastic. Diet program does not work for me as I find it hard to replace one or 2 meals. I still eat 3 meals a day but very light meals. I am cutting down on my rice intake.
Occasionally I will have some high carbo meal, like last night. Long time did not have a pizza. We tried out the new Cheesy Pop Pizza with tempura prawns. Our testimonial??? Not too bad, even the kids enjoyed it!
Life too short for you not to enjoy the food that you like, but moderation is always the answer!! Remember this. Your body is what you eat!!
Although I did not strictly follow a diet program or replace my daily meals, I still manage to lose weight. Slow and steady, nothing drastic. Diet program does not work for me as I find it hard to replace one or 2 meals. I still eat 3 meals a day but very light meals. I am cutting down on my rice intake.
Occasionally I will have some high carbo meal, like last night. Long time did not have a pizza. We tried out the new Cheesy Pop Pizza with tempura prawns. Our testimonial??? Not too bad, even the kids enjoyed it!
Life too short for you not to enjoy the food that you like, but moderation is always the answer!! Remember this. Your body is what you eat!!
Friday, 18 March 2011
Which to get?
If only I have a dryer at home, everything would be easy and convenient. I would not even need to use one of the rooms upstair as my "drying area". With the unpredictable weather lately, it is hard to have dry laundry every day. So I prefer to hang my clothes indoor than risking them hanging in the shaded balcony. You know, with 2 active kids, my laundry baskets never left empty a single minute!
Hubby and I agreed on getting a dryer once we move in new house. But we have yet to decide which brand to buy. I am considering Electrolux brand. Nothing heavy duty as only 4 of us, so I would not need a big washing machine and dryer. What good brand you can recommend? Do you think a combined Washing machine and dryer better or seperate units are better? Something economical, low maintenance and cost saving.
Hubby and I agreed on getting a dryer once we move in new house. But we have yet to decide which brand to buy. I am considering Electrolux brand. Nothing heavy duty as only 4 of us, so I would not need a big washing machine and dryer. What good brand you can recommend? Do you think a combined Washing machine and dryer better or seperate units are better? Something economical, low maintenance and cost saving.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Fighting
Are you fighting all the times?
I think I do. I do not know but I always feel like I am fighting for and about something. How do I feel about fighting? It is not always great in the end.
I am fighting for times every day. Every morning chasing my two kids, getting them prepared before we are off. And not forgetting the chasing of my "big baby" (hubby) so he would not be late for work.
I am fighting for my business and personal committment. I am fighting to keep my business in track. I am fighting to get the right staff for the shop. I hate those unloyal staff that I have in the past, but what the heck? Bygone is bygone. I did not lose anything from them. Life goes on. I have new staff for a week and I am fighting to keep them there. (I hope)
I am fighting to keep my family well fed. Ensure my little girl has the best education, ensure my boy is well taken care of. I am fighting to be a great mum and wife (if I am not the best).
I am still fighting for the best.....for my hubby, my two kids, my profession, my company. Fighting is exhausting and there were times when I feel like quitting, but when I think that it is just a part of life that we should encounter and go through....I will continue to fight. Fight for my sanity. And I determine to fight till I win the battle too! *wink* Happy fighting!
I think I do. I do not know but I always feel like I am fighting for and about something. How do I feel about fighting? It is not always great in the end.
I am fighting for times every day. Every morning chasing my two kids, getting them prepared before we are off. And not forgetting the chasing of my "big baby" (hubby) so he would not be late for work.
I am fighting for my business and personal committment. I am fighting to keep my business in track. I am fighting to get the right staff for the shop. I hate those unloyal staff that I have in the past, but what the heck? Bygone is bygone. I did not lose anything from them. Life goes on. I have new staff for a week and I am fighting to keep them there. (I hope)
I am fighting to keep my family well fed. Ensure my little girl has the best education, ensure my boy is well taken care of. I am fighting to be a great mum and wife (if I am not the best).
I am still fighting for the best.....for my hubby, my two kids, my profession, my company. Fighting is exhausting and there were times when I feel like quitting, but when I think that it is just a part of life that we should encounter and go through....I will continue to fight. Fight for my sanity. And I determine to fight till I win the battle too! *wink* Happy fighting!
Monday, 14 March 2011
Music Monday: Ginger Fish
If you know me then you probably know that Marilyn Manson has been my favorite band since I was 14. My love for the band extends to all of its members but of course there are a few that I hold a little bit more dear than others. Mr. Ginger Fish is one such member. He was the drummer for the band from 1995 until just recently when he announced his departure from Manson. It's a bit bitter sweet for me because while it'll be weird without Ginger manning the drums I'm excited to see what Manson and Ginger both do musically moving forward. I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate and share what and amazing drummer and musician he is.
Pamper me
Who could resist facial spa or body massage?? I couldn't. I missed my scheduled facial treatment last Friday. Why? Because of my business. My previous staff resigned so I am left with two new staff. Luckily both came in last week but as both are new, I have no choice but to cancel my appointment and instead look after the shop.
I used to be hardworking in the past when I come to feeding my face. Yes, I mean really feeding my face with all those beauty products from mask, scrub, cleanser to night cream. Now my regime is pretty simple, just cleanser, toner, eye cream and moisturiser. So I have to rely on beauty centre for the additional treatment.
I am currently signed up a 5 courses of facial treatment with Michelle Lazar. Used up the first one and the second supposed to be last week. If you asked me, is it good? Okay-lah. For me, I just want to have some time to relax and de-stress even it is for 2 to 3 hours. And also let my pores breathe well after all those layer of foundation I put on my face. *wink* I feel great after the treatment. Now I can feel my face not that smooth anymore. Sigh!
I used to be hardworking in the past when I come to feeding my face. Yes, I mean really feeding my face with all those beauty products from mask, scrub, cleanser to night cream. Now my regime is pretty simple, just cleanser, toner, eye cream and moisturiser. So I have to rely on beauty centre for the additional treatment.
I am currently signed up a 5 courses of facial treatment with Michelle Lazar. Used up the first one and the second supposed to be last week. If you asked me, is it good? Okay-lah. For me, I just want to have some time to relax and de-stress even it is for 2 to 3 hours. And also let my pores breathe well after all those layer of foundation I put on my face. *wink* I feel great after the treatment. Now I can feel my face not that smooth anymore. Sigh!
Sunday, 13 March 2011
Happy Bunday! March 13th 2011
Unfortunately I've been sick this weekend so I haven't gotten much done. I've actually spent most of my time playing Pokemon which while it's not exactly productive it's fun and distracts me from my aches and pains. While I'm recovering this next week I'm going to work on polymer clay charms. I'll try to post some pictures of them and hopefully list them on ArtFire when I'm done :)
What are you looking forward to this week?
Friday, 11 March 2011
Found Objects: March 11th 2011
Here are some things I found interesting this week.
- These adorable owl smores from Living Locurto.
- Gorgeous DIY snow globes from Well Worn.
- These amazing chocolate cupcakes with flaming strawberries from Sprinkle Bakes. I really want to try this recipe it looks like so much fun.
- And last but not least this super cute bookmark made of scraps from Craft Leftovers.
You can find more things I liked this week by checking my Stumble Upon account. Feel free to add me if you're on there too and of course feel free to stumble my site if you like it :)