so colourful, so many varieties, so 'never a dull moment',so many packaging design, so competitive ... that in the end we found there's a hole in our pocket ^^!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
on why i couldn't resist grocery shopping
so colourful, so many varieties, so 'never a dull moment',so many packaging design, so competitive ... that in the end we found there's a hole in our pocket ^^!
Sunday, May 06, 2012
radio radio
I remember during my schooling years, I came up with all kind of 'can-thin-of-excuses' for my parents to get me a radio / cassette player. Among the reason I gave is listening to music will help to improve memory & performance. Still I ended up having to save my own money to get my own radio.
and so I got my radio, my parents brought me to the electrical shop and I selected the one that was within my budget.
However, once the radio is on my study desk, i started listening more intently to the radio instead of studying.
I started picking up latest chinese songs, got very updated with the chinese music industry gossip, can memorise all the radio station frequencies, knew almost any DJ that was on night shift, can even memorise and recite the radio program at night from monday to sunday upside down.
the best part, I even started buying blank empty cassettes ever ready to record compilations of my favourite songs.
thinking back, I really missed those times when I can sit down in the middle of the night...listening to the radio while the night goes by (although i'm supposed to be studying).
I'm thankful to that loyal little radio of mine. My sister is still using it.
One thing I didn't regret doing was listening to the radio every night without fail ... for that was i think how I got to pick up my native language.
so once again, radio radio kam xia lu!
and so I got my radio, my parents brought me to the electrical shop and I selected the one that was within my budget.
However, once the radio is on my study desk, i started listening more intently to the radio instead of studying.
I started picking up latest chinese songs, got very updated with the chinese music industry gossip, can memorise all the radio station frequencies, knew almost any DJ that was on night shift, can even memorise and recite the radio program at night from monday to sunday upside down.
the best part, I even started buying blank empty cassettes ever ready to record compilations of my favourite songs.
thinking back, I really missed those times when I can sit down in the middle of the night...listening to the radio while the night goes by (although i'm supposed to be studying).
I'm thankful to that loyal little radio of mine. My sister is still using it.
One thing I didn't regret doing was listening to the radio every night without fail ... for that was i think how I got to pick up my native language.
so once again, radio radio kam xia lu!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
P & G for London 2012 Olympic Games
Video description :
This Procter & Gamble commercial honors everything that all moms do to help their children succeed by showcasing the amazing moms behind Olympic athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The hardest job in the world is truly the best job in the world.Being a mom is the hardest job in the world. But it's also the best.
Friday, April 20, 2012
吃错药
吃错药
today,in a few hours time, a(nother) major project is starting ...
I'm not that ready and yet I'm not worry.
Given the previous me (that took the correct medication) =p
I would have been panicking.
Yesterday, while in the pre-project meeting,
I looked around at the people around me in the meeting room
- there were about 30+ individuals from various divisions,
I see a reflection of myself, people were totally exhausted from work.
At that spur moment, I just had the urge to get out and leave just like that ...
Well, I did leave the meeting room to take a breather at the ladies,
Too sad, I still have to go back inside.
吃错药
These days, I tend to not feel guilty over anything that was not done.
The 错药 is good.
It gives me the liberty. the freedom. the release from
what I think I should have done
what other think I should have done
there is only so much that can be done (by me).
I'm no superwoman ..
Now, I wonder they have any 错药 to bring out the rebellious me.
I'm in dire need of those.
today,in a few hours time, a(nother) major project is starting ...
I'm not that ready and yet I'm not worry.
Given the previous me (that took the correct medication) =p
I would have been panicking.
Yesterday, while in the pre-project meeting,
I looked around at the people around me in the meeting room
- there were about 30+ individuals from various divisions,
I see a reflection of myself, people were totally exhausted from work.
At that spur moment, I just had the urge to get out and leave just like that ...
Well, I did leave the meeting room to take a breather at the ladies,
Too sad, I still have to go back inside.
吃错药
These days, I tend to not feel guilty over anything that was not done.
The 错药 is good.
It gives me the liberty. the freedom. the release from
what I think I should have done
what other think I should have done
there is only so much that can be done (by me).
I'm no superwoman ..
Now, I wonder they have any 错药 to bring out the rebellious me.
I'm in dire need of those.
Friday, April 13, 2012
was I afraid?
For some of you close to me, you might remember that once upon a time I used to be crazy for money that I can spend all my waking hours trying to find ways to earn extra.
at some point of time in my mid twenties, I had started a business of nutrition breakfast with some partners.
Not known to anyone except the person I'm living with now (apart from my previous business partners), is that from that business, apart from the experience gained doing business, I had another experience which I had chosen not to remember but couldn't get it deleted from my 'recycle bin'.
Our breakfast shop last time used to be the half front part of a comic shop. Meaning we rent only a quarter of the shop space and we share the toilet which is way at the back of the comic shop.
Those days, I used to leave home around 5.30am - 6.00am and reach the shop before 6.30am. Our operating hour start 6.30am. We need to be there early to do setup. Since I am working full time on weekdays, I'm in charge of the breakfast shop for weekend.
I couldn't remember clearly already whether it was a saturday or sunday.
The day was already bright but I couldn't remember what time. The comic shop was not opened yet. They open at 10am daily.
There were a few customers and we were busy.
An Indian uncle customer came to ask me where the toilet is.
I led him to the door that connect to the comic shop and told him to walk straight and the toilet is at the end. He said he cannot see, very dark.
It was indeed dark at the comic shop so I had no choice but to go switch on the light. Unfortunately the light switch is not at where I'm standing. (Remember, our shop is just a made up of a partition of a quarter of the comic shop).
That's when the horror began, after I switched on 1 row of lights, this (later-i-found-out-drunk) uncle grabbed hold of me, attempted to hug and kiss. I remembered pushing him away only to be pulled harder. I know I should have shouted for help as loud as I could but somehow i don't remember being able to shout. I just remembered pushing him away with all my might, bend down and dash to the connecting door as fast as I could.
I was shaking but relieved when I saw the crowd. At least I know here I'll be safe.
My legs went jelly, I felt as thought all my energy has been drained from my body and I had difficulty breathing. I squatted down behind the counter. Seeing things are not right, Wai Peng came over. All I managed was just to grab her hand, hold it tight and told her that there's a crazy fella inside.
I think a few minutes passed, we heard the connecting door opened. I dare not even look and hid behind the counter. The crazy fella just walked off.
After calm down, I told Wai Peng & Joyce what happened and for our safety, we told our left right shop owners to help keep an eye for us. When the comic shop owner came, we told him and asked for one row of lights to be kept on instead of us having to go and switch it on.
When I think back, even if I shouted, people outside may not even hear with the radio playing, the blender blending and customer chit chatting.
I didn't know at that point of time, what can be done? other than preventing things from happening again to anyone. I didn't know whether we can report or who to report to? Heck, I couldn't even remember that bas**** face.
But one thing for sure ... after that incident, each time I go to the shop, I don't feel comfortable. It just doesn't feel right and I'm scared.
To cut a long story short,
I'm not sure ... it's strange that at that point of time, I can get so shaken & scared and yet I didn't dare to tell anyone (except wai peng & joyce - my biz partners). Not even my sisters / parents (well, I didn't want them to worry). I only told my other half so so so much later.
Now, it doesn't affect me at all already. It is part of my life experience. Something that has make me braver today (i hope). something i can close / put an end to. something that we can learn ... to prevent women from sexual harassment.
at some point of time in my mid twenties, I had started a business of nutrition breakfast with some partners.
Not known to anyone except the person I'm living with now (apart from my previous business partners), is that from that business, apart from the experience gained doing business, I had another experience which I had chosen not to remember but couldn't get it deleted from my 'recycle bin'.
Our breakfast shop last time used to be the half front part of a comic shop. Meaning we rent only a quarter of the shop space and we share the toilet which is way at the back of the comic shop.
Those days, I used to leave home around 5.30am - 6.00am and reach the shop before 6.30am. Our operating hour start 6.30am. We need to be there early to do setup. Since I am working full time on weekdays, I'm in charge of the breakfast shop for weekend.
I couldn't remember clearly already whether it was a saturday or sunday.
The day was already bright but I couldn't remember what time. The comic shop was not opened yet. They open at 10am daily.
There were a few customers and we were busy.
An Indian uncle customer came to ask me where the toilet is.
I led him to the door that connect to the comic shop and told him to walk straight and the toilet is at the end. He said he cannot see, very dark.
It was indeed dark at the comic shop so I had no choice but to go switch on the light. Unfortunately the light switch is not at where I'm standing. (Remember, our shop is just a made up of a partition of a quarter of the comic shop).
That's when the horror began, after I switched on 1 row of lights, this (later-i-found-out-drunk) uncle grabbed hold of me, attempted to hug and kiss. I remembered pushing him away only to be pulled harder. I know I should have shouted for help as loud as I could but somehow i don't remember being able to shout. I just remembered pushing him away with all my might, bend down and dash to the connecting door as fast as I could.
I was shaking but relieved when I saw the crowd. At least I know here I'll be safe.
My legs went jelly, I felt as thought all my energy has been drained from my body and I had difficulty breathing. I squatted down behind the counter. Seeing things are not right, Wai Peng came over. All I managed was just to grab her hand, hold it tight and told her that there's a crazy fella inside.
I think a few minutes passed, we heard the connecting door opened. I dare not even look and hid behind the counter. The crazy fella just walked off.
After calm down, I told Wai Peng & Joyce what happened and for our safety, we told our left right shop owners to help keep an eye for us. When the comic shop owner came, we told him and asked for one row of lights to be kept on instead of us having to go and switch it on.
When I think back, even if I shouted, people outside may not even hear with the radio playing, the blender blending and customer chit chatting.
I didn't know at that point of time, what can be done? other than preventing things from happening again to anyone. I didn't know whether we can report or who to report to? Heck, I couldn't even remember that bas**** face.
But one thing for sure ... after that incident, each time I go to the shop, I don't feel comfortable. It just doesn't feel right and I'm scared.
To cut a long story short,
I'm not sure ... it's strange that at that point of time, I can get so shaken & scared and yet I didn't dare to tell anyone (except wai peng & joyce - my biz partners). Not even my sisters / parents (well, I didn't want them to worry). I only told my other half so so so much later.
Now, it doesn't affect me at all already. It is part of my life experience. Something that has make me braver today (i hope). something i can close / put an end to. something that we can learn ... to prevent women from sexual harassment.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Apr 2012
from last month list, I only managed to achieve :
(a) save RM50 for sewing machine
(b) update resume & start looking
(c) kid vaccination
(d) soft biz launch - started acquisition & selling
(e) another mini pillow (completed just yesterday & ah bi is sleeping hugging it now)
the rest I can say 'sudah masuk longkang'
For April,
1. vaccination & checkup
2. do income tax
3. submit claim
4. (at least) 1 book 1 month
5. 30 chinese words/phrases
6. continue rm50 saving for sewing machine
7. sleep more, rest more, exercise more
8. arrange for free medical check up
9. housework - reduce backlog to less than 1 week.
10. review portfolio & re-strategize.
11. revive cooking kiddie meals.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
奶妈
I'm the little baby 奶妈.
My milk has been consumed (not sure voluntarily or involuntarily though) by my friend's baby while she was away for a week to Taiwan. She's a breastfeeding mother too.
I've never got the opportunity to donate blood but I'm glad I provided food for this little baby.
Haha...no big deal i know, no breastmilk still got formula milk what...=p
My milk has been consumed (not sure voluntarily or involuntarily though) by my friend's baby while she was away for a week to Taiwan. She's a breastfeeding mother too.
I've never got the opportunity to donate blood but I'm glad I provided food for this little baby.
Haha...no big deal i know, no breastmilk still got formula milk what...=p
Thursday, March 15, 2012
1 loaf bread, 2 person eat, count to 3 就 habis
Bought 1 loaf of bread after work
Open 1 can of tuna
he 2 piece, me 3 piece
then still got big appetite for dinner
For supper,
he 5 piece, me 4 piece
everything habis
1 loaf of bread habis within 6 hours
cannot even last for tomorrow's breakfast
夸张 不夸张 ?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
收旧床单..old old bedsheet.. cadar cadar lama ..
If you have any old bedsheet, old pillowcase, old bolstercase which no longer being used or which you may want to discard... please please donate them to me. TQVM!
I'm take in all old bedsheets(any condition, any size, anything) for my recycle project. TQVM!
I'm take in all old bedsheets(any condition, any size, anything) for my recycle project. TQVM!
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| pic source : elle deco (google image) |
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| pic source : alibaba.com (google image) |
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
stalled project
Went into my 'stalled little reading room' to retrieve something
and suddenly I was surge by the urge to clean & tidy the whole room NOW.
I envision myself nesting comfortably, sipping hot chocolate drink and reading a favourite book. (Yes, I'm aware I'm either dreaming or day-dreaming)
As it was intended to be at the moment : 我啊, 真的有心没力
and suddenly I was surge by the urge to clean & tidy the whole room NOW.
I envision myself nesting comfortably, sipping hot chocolate drink and reading a favourite book. (Yes, I'm aware I'm either dreaming or day-dreaming)
As it was intended to be at the moment : 我啊, 真的有心没力
Monday, March 12, 2012
something I picked up along the way
drawing ... something I've never liked
but somehow it's something that I HAD to pick up ...
Now it seem like a pre-requisite (at least enough for little ones to know what I'm drawing)
but somehow it's something that I HAD to pick up ...
Now it seem like a pre-requisite (at least enough for little ones to know what I'm drawing)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
特别的爱给特别的你
Last night, I was sleepy but I feel like giving some love ...
and so I took out my sewing box.
and so I cut out the cute picture from a pre-loved stained little pant.
and so I started filing it with love..
and here's the outcome
and I absolutely love it
and it will be breakfast suprise for little ones..
and so I took out my sewing box.
and so I cut out the cute picture from a pre-loved stained little pant.
and so I started filing it with love..
and here's the outcome
and I absolutely love it
and it will be breakfast suprise for little ones..
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| Front |
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| Back |
Friday, March 09, 2012
Thursday, March 08, 2012
d-r-oooo-l-i-ng
Drooling is infectious.
Since ah bi know how to drool, mama has also learnt up the new skill.
I was asleep in the LRT yesterday on my way back from work.
I was so tired (read : sleep deprived) that I fell so deeply asleep as soon as the train leave the station I boarded.
At some point of time, I suddenly woke up feeling that my saliva has started drooling towards my office blouse.
In a haste, I attempted to swallow back my saliva to prevent it dripping on my blouse with a loud 'slurpssss'.
Haha... the lady sitting next to me, the lady and they guy standing in front of me was looking at me in disbelief.
And when I looked up, I find it very funny that the 2 person standing in front of me was trying very hard to pretend as though they are not looking.
The lady sitting next to me moved further away from me.
She must be shocked by my disgracefulness and unladylike'ness.
I should be embarassed but I found myself too tired to bother so much...I woke up but continue sleeping. And I got down at my destination.. heading home for my drooling teacher.
Since ah bi know how to drool, mama has also learnt up the new skill.
I was asleep in the LRT yesterday on my way back from work.
I was so tired (read : sleep deprived) that I fell so deeply asleep as soon as the train leave the station I boarded.
At some point of time, I suddenly woke up feeling that my saliva has started drooling towards my office blouse.
In a haste, I attempted to swallow back my saliva to prevent it dripping on my blouse with a loud 'slurpssss'.
Haha... the lady sitting next to me, the lady and they guy standing in front of me was looking at me in disbelief.
And when I looked up, I find it very funny that the 2 person standing in front of me was trying very hard to pretend as though they are not looking.
The lady sitting next to me moved further away from me.
She must be shocked by my disgracefulness and unladylike'ness.
I should be embarassed but I found myself too tired to bother so much...I woke up but continue sleeping. And I got down at my destination.. heading home for my drooling teacher.
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
you're doing OK, Mom
Sometimes motherhood pushes us to do something we never knew we could do...something beyond our imagination.
Although our children may not be capable yet of saying this, but I would like to choose to believe that they are telling us : You're doing OK, Mom.
This Johnson & Johnson commercial hit it right. Enjoy =)
it's time for me to head back to dreamland =)
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
upcoming project (1 of 3)
While saving to buy a basic sewing machine, I'll settle for hand sewing this one.
inspired by
If you're wondering what are these ... these are taggies handkerchief/blankie...the latest so called 'in' toys for baby development.
the more expensive version popularize by some famous baby toy brands :
Saturday, March 03, 2012
i can eat like a cow...no joke
After giving birth, I've got the appetite of a cow...
Even my confinement lady is amazed by the amount of food I can consume. She mentioned that I'm the 1st in her history of confinement.
Judging from my frame & size, it almost never occur to most people that I can have the appetite of a full grown man if not more.
Haha...even ah dear is amazed(shocked to be exact) by the amount of food I can consume when we met initially.
(Imagine a girl eating a very big plate of mixed economy rice with 3 types of dishes filled to the brim and finished till the plate shine in less than 20 minutes...)
Now, I think he needs and has got used to the idea of needing to allocate/provide a substantial amount of budget for my food supply =p muahahaha
Now I think I need to amend my 1st sentence ...
It should be before giving birth, I've already got the appetite of a cow.
After giving birth, I've got the appetite of a blue whale. (They can eat up to 4 tons a day)
Friday, March 02, 2012
tax deduction / tax rebate for breastfeeding supplies?
Around this time of the year, the mention of income tax / e-filing / LHDN (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri) will slowly start surfacing.
As usual, the deadline for employees are 30 April and for business owner/self employed 30 June.
This year beside personally optimising the tax rebate and tax deductible available, i think it's about time for our country to introduce tax deduction / tax rebate for breastfeeding supplies (particular big items like breastpump and milk storage bottles/bags).
In US, this decision was made in 2010 under the pressure from American Academy of Pediatrics and other breastfeeding advocates to define breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies as medical devices.
source : http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ask-heidi/tax-deduction-for-breastfeeding-supplies.aspx
I think it's a win-win situation.
The reason:Breastfeeding provides reams of health benefits for baby (fewer infections, reduced risk of asthma and obesity, to name a few) and mom (lower cancer and type 2 diabetes risks) which translate to lower medical expenses.
However judging from the current 'LYNAS' issue ... i don't think they give a heck to what we say. It's always only about them, them, them & them. *roll eyes*
As usual, the deadline for employees are 30 April and for business owner/self employed 30 June.
This year beside personally optimising the tax rebate and tax deductible available, i think it's about time for our country to introduce tax deduction / tax rebate for breastfeeding supplies (particular big items like breastpump and milk storage bottles/bags).
In US, this decision was made in 2010 under the pressure from American Academy of Pediatrics and other breastfeeding advocates to define breast pumps and other breastfeeding supplies as medical devices.
source : http://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ask-heidi/tax-deduction-for-breastfeeding-supplies.aspx
I think it's a win-win situation.
The reason:Breastfeeding provides reams of health benefits for baby (fewer infections, reduced risk of asthma and obesity, to name a few) and mom (lower cancer and type 2 diabetes risks) which translate to lower medical expenses.
However judging from the current 'LYNAS' issue ... i don't think they give a heck to what we say. It's always only about them, them, them & them. *roll eyes*
Thursday, March 01, 2012
1st Q 的 last month
For Feb
1. bring kid for vaccination & check up - yes
2. Finish cleaning children's cupboard - yes (actually just unloaded about half of content to babysitter's home)
3. Complete projects : (a) baby cubes - yes (b) baby mobile - yes (c) baby comfort pillow in sufficient sets -not yet4. finish at least 1 book - yes (Empress Orchid by Anchee Min - nice read)
5. Learn at least 29 chinese characters - partial (i didn't managed a full 29 characters/phrases)
6. Adapt to 'back to work' routine ... establish nursing schedule, getting ready baby stuff for babysitter... - slowly getting used
7. settle banking & household errands before start work - failed. all not settled yet.
8. review portfolio and make new plans - failed. Need to really find time & capital.
9. introduce new things to kids - yes
10. Adjust sleep pattern & EXERCISE - failed - sleep pattern still eratic and definately no EXERCISE
1. bring kid for vaccination & check up - yes
2. Finish cleaning children's cupboard - yes (actually just unloaded about half of content to babysitter's home)
3. Complete projects : (a) baby cubes - yes (b) baby mobile - yes (c) baby comfort pillow in sufficient sets -not yet4. finish at least 1 book - yes (Empress Orchid by Anchee Min - nice read)
5. Learn at least 29 chinese characters - partial (i didn't managed a full 29 characters/phrases)
6. Adapt to 'back to work' routine ... establish nursing schedule, getting ready baby stuff for babysitter... - slowly getting used
7. settle banking & household errands before start work - failed. all not settled yet.
8. review portfolio and make new plans - failed. Need to really find time & capital.
9. introduce new things to kids - yes
10. Adjust sleep pattern & EXERCISE - failed - sleep pattern still eratic and definately no EXERCISE
So for March 2012
1. kid vaccination & check up
2. update resume & start looking
3. to complete (c) baby comfort pillow (d) taggy handkerchief
4. preparation work - setup small business
5. Another book for March
6. Another 31 chinese characters
7. start income tax submission 功夫
8. portfolio review + increase income, reduce expenses plan
9. spend more time with kids especially elder one
10. Exercise
11. start a RM50 / month saving fund for sewing machine
12. mark off at least 1 item on my home improvement project list
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
home sweet home
I love the feeling of being able to provide a good & comfortable home environment for my family.
For this juncture, I've just a few minutes ago put up some posters (with lots of mouth watering fruits, vegetables and colours)...ready to suprise the little ones tomorrow morning =D
ps. fyi, I'm also selling these posters for RM5 each if anyone interested (while stock lasts).
For this juncture, I've just a few minutes ago put up some posters (with lots of mouth watering fruits, vegetables and colours)...ready to suprise the little ones tomorrow morning =D
ps. fyi, I'm also selling these posters for RM5 each if anyone interested (while stock lasts).
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
从零开始, 从头开始
Tomorrow, I'll be starting again right from the beginning ..
1st thing 1st, I'll need to adjust my biological time table back to normal.
Although I didn't manage to complete all that I intended to do during the holidays..
I'm glad and thankful that I did reached a few milestones.
So from here onwards, I'm walking towards a new kilometre.
hope everything work out just fine.
1st thing 1st, I'll need to adjust my biological time table back to normal.
Although I didn't manage to complete all that I intended to do during the holidays..
I'm glad and thankful that I did reached a few milestones.
So from here onwards, I'm walking towards a new kilometre.
hope everything work out just fine.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
toy project completed
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| the original bears which I removed from the baby mobile |
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
valentine's night
We made some home-made plasticine using flour, salt, oil & food colouring on valentine's night.
While I was teaching little one how to play plasticine, someone taught me how to use plasticine to convey a message =)
While I was teaching little one how to play plasticine, someone taught me how to use plasticine to convey a message =)
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| very cacat i know ... but since little one doesn't complain...I take it as a pass. From left upper row : footprints, worm family, eye, mickey mouse, bag, fish, butterfly, smiley, flower |
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
who say doing laundry no fun?
Err...for me at least when my trusty 3yo (and still counting) washing machine is willing to help me do the washing.
and also for the following reasons :
(1) the thrill of finish folding the piles of clothes that had been accumulating before the next pile add on. Also the thrill of searching for particular clothing item when we are rushing when not folded =p
(2) the 'hidden happiness' that envelope the heart when you know you'll have alot of pre-loved office attire and smart casual wear waiting for you to get back in shape to wear them. Also the 'indirect happiness' that you need not spend on office attire for at least another year.
(3) knowing that those fabrics which we use to make those crafts /baby toys / gifts / daily use items are clean and chemical free.
(4) the fun of having eye feast with colourful baby clothes. Thanks to some preloved from Evelyn. if I've got the time, would have love to do some colour toning.
(5) the satisfaction when everything is folded and categorised, ready to be put to drawer for use...knowing that I've done my duty (this portion of housework). Also because folding clothes is fun...it allows me to watch TV while folding (the only multitask I'm able to master currently)
and also for the following reasons :
(1) the thrill of finish folding the piles of clothes that had been accumulating before the next pile add on. Also the thrill of searching for particular clothing item when we are rushing when not folded =p
(2) the 'hidden happiness' that envelope the heart when you know you'll have alot of pre-loved office attire and smart casual wear waiting for you to get back in shape to wear them. Also the 'indirect happiness' that you need not spend on office attire for at least another year.
(3) knowing that those fabrics which we use to make those crafts /baby toys / gifts / daily use items are clean and chemical free.
(4) the fun of having eye feast with colourful baby clothes. Thanks to some preloved from Evelyn. if I've got the time, would have love to do some colour toning.
(5) the satisfaction when everything is folded and categorised, ready to be put to drawer for use...knowing that I've done my duty (this portion of housework). Also because folding clothes is fun...it allows me to watch TV while folding (the only multitask I'm able to master currently)
(6) Last but not least, getting free detergent like this makes laundry'ing even more fun.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
scrap toy 2
After cutting out circles for baby mobile project
I have some bits & pieces of fabrics left ... again, I feel it was a waste to throw away so this is what i did.
scrap toy 2 ...
can be bangle for sunny days / beach days / holidays / fun days
can be baby toys ... things for them hold / catch / roll on the floor / play throw rings to stick / (can be used as teether if tube use is safe for babies).
can be decorative item @ home
ok, i lied.
The tube is not scrap. The tube was brought from the aquarium shop at 50cents per metre.
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| Honestly, do you think babies or mothers would like to receive this as gift? |
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
kettle 'kong' & Tg Sepat pau
Last week, our kettle decided to give up.Cause of death : constant overloaded & overworked.
Implication : No choice but to get a new kettle, coincidentally there are eletrical appliances sale in Tesco, so grabbed this kettle for less than 30 bucks.
Not sure how long it can last but should be ok for night / weekend usage once I go back to work.
A nice thoughtful yummy suprise from good friends from Tanjung Sepat. Haha...came right on time when I was complaining to dear my food supply at home is low. TQVM to you all =)
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
男人女人
許茹芸 & 阿穆隆 - 男人女人
Find this song catchy and love it from the moment I heard it.許茹芸 does have a very gentle 温柔voice.
Monday, February 06, 2012
freezer's occupant
I spent a night arranging these ... as I need to optimise the space in my home freezer.
It really wasn't easy as need to arrange according to FIFO (First In First Out) method so that the earliest expressed breastmilk can be used 1st.
As you can see, I've remove the ice compartment to accomodate.
The door side 2 level is almost occupied also.
Ask me to pour away, I can't ... How can i throw away my blood & sweat. (The confinement lady told me that breastmilk is actually made from a mother's blood).
All I'm hoping is that my supply will continue to be sufficient even after I go back to work.
I do not ask for more..just for me to have enough to feed my child for as long as I can.
For I think it's one of the best gift I can give.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
the FERRERO ROCHER project
the Ferrero Rocher (empty box) that is
transparent box for small ah bi
ah bi is fascinated and having fun tracking the colourful items movement inside.
To keep things fresh, I rotate the things inside. Rather should i say can throw anything colourful inside. Baby don't know how to differentiate what is what yet..
tray for big ah bi
Good for refining their fine motor skill - picking up tiny things and sorting them.
Items can be rotated to avoid boredom. In the picture, I used wolfberries(geiji), soya bean and 'bak guo'. Home no more red bean, green bean and black bean.
transparent box for small ah bi
ah bi is fascinated and having fun tracking the colourful items movement inside.
To keep things fresh, I rotate the things inside. Rather should i say can throw anything colourful inside. Baby don't know how to differentiate what is what yet..
tray for big ah bi
Good for refining their fine motor skill - picking up tiny things and sorting them.
Items can be rotated to avoid boredom. In the picture, I used wolfberries(geiji), soya bean and 'bak guo'. Home no more red bean, green bean and black bean.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
BKK
I suddenly have the urge to book a ticket & leave for Bangkok
but for now... I had to be content reminiscing looking at Bangkok trip with best buddies photo 4 years back...
this is life
we don't always get what we want
but for now... I had to be content reminiscing looking at Bangkok trip with best buddies photo 4 years back...
this is life
we don't always get what we want
Friday, February 03, 2012
scrap toy
What do you do with some scrap thread overrun from fabrics?
I feel it was too wasteful & colourful to throw away.
So I just kept them until the day before yesterday...
While I was trying to encourage ah bi motor skill of using a peg, I've a sudden 'eureka' moment... I rushed to dig out my scrap thread collection and told him it's where the birds stay.
Ah bi seemed to be fascinated with the idea. Learnt a new word : nest. Learnt a few new concepts like how mama papa bird go out look for food, so gor gor bird have to take care of mei mei bird & etc... He even interacted more telling me the "all bird go home o..o.. (sleep) with colourful nest" (pardon the use of with...he can't differentiate when to use in and when to use with).
Actually I even lied to ah bi that those peg birds were present from mei mei(sister) and the nest were made by mei mei.
The next magical thing that happen, he actually keep his toy (a.k.a all the peg birds and their nest into a tiny bag I gave him and bring them to bed.
I'm glad how those scrap threads and birds is precious to him.
I'm glad he thinks the s'crap' toy I thought of is cool =p
Up next, the Ferrero Rocher project =D
Thursday, February 02, 2012
my monthly investment : the crazy & desperate version
Why still using this method?
Cause it will still yield same result (hopefully).
The calculation :
Each sms cost RM1, so if I want to 'invest' in 9 'stocks' for that particular month, I need to fork out RM9.
whereas this method, I need RM0.60 stamp x 2 envelopes (different magazine) = RM1.20.
Yes, I have to resort to petty petty things like this to help me survive the ever increasing costs...haha.
Well, if you ask me, I'll continue doing this until one day the company gives me a call and say "Pleassse STOP sending in. You're NOT going to win ANYTHING so don't waste your postage fee" ...
well, at least they are going to tell me. If I'm sending sms, all I receive is an automated message thanking me for participating. The sms won't say ""Pleassse STOP sms in. You're NOT going to win ANYTHING so don't increase your hanphone bill"
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
now what?
Now what?
Time for review Jan and set for Feb lor...
So to start of with Jan's
1. Gather up enough money to repay debt + prepare angpows + buy CNY gifts for close relatives. (死都要死出来啊! 没办法!) Done
2. Meet up with family & friends ... re-establish my social life after so many days within 4 walls. Done & doing
3. Eat good & healthy food to meet to ensure pass QC for 'susu cap ibu'. Done & doing
4. Spring clean for CNY & reorganise wardrobe for whole family. Spring clean failed. Reorganised wardrobe mine done, children's in progress.
5. Finish clearing my over-the-years magazine piles Done
6. Bring kid for vaccination & monthly check as scheduled. Done
7. Start kid on cloth diaper for day time. Doing
8. Sleep like a normal person do (err...I mean the hours) Failed with slight improvement
9.Curb my addiction for online shopping/shopping with the excuse of CNY. So far so good.
10. Exercise .. really exercise. No, housework and chasing kids around not considered. very failed
11. Get ready & pack all the stuffs which I want to donate to the charity lorry before they come. at last I managed to although not all
For Feb
1. bring kid for vaccination & check up
2. Finish cleaning children's cupboard
3. Complete projects : (a) baby cubes (b) baby mobile (c) baby comfort pillow in sufficient sets
4. finish at least 1 book
5. Learn at least 29 chinese characters
6. Adapt to 'back to work' routine ... establish nursing schedule, getting ready baby stuff for babysitter...
7. settle banking & household errands before start work.
8. review portfolio and make new plans
9. introduce new things to kids
10. Adjust sleep pattern & EXERCISE
Time for review Jan and set for Feb lor...
So to start of with Jan's
1. Gather up enough money to repay debt + prepare angpows + buy CNY gifts for close relatives. (死都要死出来啊! 没办法!
4. Spring clean for CNY & reorganise wardrobe for whole family. Spring clean failed. Reorganised wardrobe mine done, children's in progress.
8. Sleep like a normal person do (err...I mean the hours) Failed with slight improvement
9.
10. Exercise .. really exercise. No, housework and chasing kids around not considered. very failed
For Feb
1. bring kid for vaccination & check up
2. Finish cleaning children's cupboard
3. Complete projects : (a) baby cubes (b) baby mobile (c) baby comfort pillow in sufficient sets
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5. Learn at least 29 chinese characters
6. Adapt to 'back to work' routine ... establish nursing schedule, getting ready baby stuff for babysitter...
7. settle banking & household errands before start work.
8. review portfolio and make new plans
9. introduce new things to kids
10. Adjust sleep pattern & EXERCISE
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