tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187521722024-03-14T18:21:03.209+08:00Ally's In WonderlandAllyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.comBlogger802125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-30567178669449197432023-12-28T00:11:00.007+08:002023-12-28T00:23:03.556+08:00Christmas Holiday in Kuala Lumpur 2023 - St Giles Boulevard Midvalley, TRX Exchange, Skyline Luge, Desa City Park<p> We went up to KL to spend the Christmas holidays with Daniel! And again, I'm ever so thankful for all the blessings throughout this trip. Let me begin...</p><p>Bookings for 2 twin rooms at St. Giles Boulevard were made at a good deal via Agoda, for a total of RM2277.40 for 3 nights with breakfast. Yippee!</p><p>Two days before the trip, Daniel announces he is Covid positive. Yikes!</p><p>Hubz and I frantically discusses if we should go up a day earlier but eventually decides to book a small room for him at Smile Hotel Wangsa Maju so that he can isolate himself there as he has a roommate at the hostel. So that was settled. Thank God, his symptoms were very mild, just sore throat and slight fever for a day. In fact, I think it was a good thing we went up to KL to be with him during his isolation, at least he wouldn't feel so lonely. </p><p>Day 1</p><p>We started our journey from JB at 6am. Traffic was just slightly heavy which was expected, morever the toll were free! We did a pit stop at Seremban for breakfast, reached Wangsa Maju at 9.30am to pick Daniel up from the hotel and continued our way to Midvalley Megamall.</p><p>I requested for connecting rooms at St Giles Boulevard, and luckily they were available. Not only that...</p><p style="text-align: center;">One room was upgraded to a junior suite, at the highest floor, level 28.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwyu4vicoYxNr0lRvcIQSa1vH2dEamKqPR-Pl8hXYz_8V_RglkCrZTibg9G_OLWQB5Vxr_9ChuIyag' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Super spacious with an amazing city view.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtcR6DPNyudpbjlG1Y_LNxSPZeuE-aWXHIj6uKRAdLGQ3A_8h9jE-OPVJdzHWNy3arYUuyyugylwMDsloskeHT74IJB7ptGet6g3rUzZBfSx2zMVJN_i_GpZNnqsxNPdXSPFbbdmQNFsjeDnGc3jEKbQ29eIrzL42_w9LElY6UNyUcMvnp5QaLg/s4032/IMG_9017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtcR6DPNyudpbjlG1Y_LNxSPZeuE-aWXHIj6uKRAdLGQ3A_8h9jE-OPVJdzHWNy3arYUuyyugylwMDsloskeHT74IJB7ptGet6g3rUzZBfSx2zMVJN_i_GpZNnqsxNPdXSPFbbdmQNFsjeDnGc3jEKbQ29eIrzL42_w9LElY6UNyUcMvnp5QaLg/w400-h300/IMG_9017.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bathtub was well used. I practically soaked in it everyday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbby0uGxyeQrmrBLipKJhj7b2Xl6BuJEc16t9dbZ0IdnsJ_Ez73bvYVScFPVieNLObVe2tRhcrn0v-kB3mBnQKHHmcesDfSDKh95gGqTiKv0eby_7pnFIVzeyS_n27f9sE-fDUMz700zNRXbxkf65-ffzjy5fX8vvBx3PTLdYcxKQCSb4Qb4K_nw/s4032/IMG_9018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbby0uGxyeQrmrBLipKJhj7b2Xl6BuJEc16t9dbZ0IdnsJ_Ez73bvYVScFPVieNLObVe2tRhcrn0v-kB3mBnQKHHmcesDfSDKh95gGqTiKv0eby_7pnFIVzeyS_n27f9sE-fDUMz700zNRXbxkf65-ffzjy5fX8vvBx3PTLdYcxKQCSb4Qb4K_nw/w300-h400/IMG_9018.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Radio and coffee machine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXnHPeTzmnqVOploViu0oURlkgiWmrSfzhGzfcE5rIIEfITbWu4lrmB7pk1HTQBtQdPUnBwJx71_w8DcNxphqeiuvRG3Dkz1yUZN3VHdgPFnSda7LnMuye5KrDPkvTj2CMEq0a-obZ8ooWsalX9vfWWNF31t6n7-24pycBIpHr6SeLC-5rAk_Rg/s4032/IMG_9021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXnHPeTzmnqVOploViu0oURlkgiWmrSfzhGzfcE5rIIEfITbWu4lrmB7pk1HTQBtQdPUnBwJx71_w8DcNxphqeiuvRG3Dkz1yUZN3VHdgPFnSda7LnMuye5KrDPkvTj2CMEq0a-obZ8ooWsalX9vfWWNF31t6n7-24pycBIpHr6SeLC-5rAk_Rg/w300-h400/IMG_9021.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The usual coffee and tea making amenities.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibC_VvHVF4vP44ZJX2cvW32a04e6WWuOSs9KT3VCtw3d0DWjxFE3XhM7BSX7ATaGAWdde8a1lyfyY2eson4Tg40TPeECHuypQSp1NT64Dm5PPeR3CJ-SLpMyreWrlahAWcK7GPQYTpRbKKlLHcD9unZHlEZz_ZUJgaIPbTGQBqHOml0B9yfIslCA/s4032/IMG_9019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibC_VvHVF4vP44ZJX2cvW32a04e6WWuOSs9KT3VCtw3d0DWjxFE3XhM7BSX7ATaGAWdde8a1lyfyY2eson4Tg40TPeECHuypQSp1NT64Dm5PPeR3CJ-SLpMyreWrlahAWcK7GPQYTpRbKKlLHcD9unZHlEZz_ZUJgaIPbTGQBqHOml0B9yfIslCA/w300-h400/IMG_9019.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Made in Australia Ink&Water toiletries.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Dbm1OPzWvs_KnIgN2D-dO2QSPLD_Flnu7RGVqznDnZusi0nA8ewdkt445UKI2vvD0qJ04Lw43SDTCjVlwwA9TDfeF55FeE3Z5pUUWu-SadR-HhJZMuqaau1xT9Kpoy1IcYYKH6PogcQvMq12sqhJa7nR29XV4lZsoS0OBe6zWuyaMjXFRbzA4Q/s4032/IMG_9162.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Dbm1OPzWvs_KnIgN2D-dO2QSPLD_Flnu7RGVqznDnZusi0nA8ewdkt445UKI2vvD0qJ04Lw43SDTCjVlwwA9TDfeF55FeE3Z5pUUWu-SadR-HhJZMuqaau1xT9Kpoy1IcYYKH6PogcQvMq12sqhJa7nR29XV4lZsoS0OBe6zWuyaMjXFRbzA4Q/w300-h400/IMG_9162.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Feels special with this personalised welcome screen on the TV. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Made me feel at home because Channel News Asia is available. There were some movies to watch but the quality was not very good, not HD you know. The boys watched The Meg 2 and that's it. 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We explored Midvalley Megamall a bit. </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The main Christmas decor this year is epic they said. A European style luxurious mansion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3iwQClSb_b995oGX-pBf36k_2uOv0Dap4o54uyiDSdGNQdR16P8hDgBSOmDeIdE2-7NJqLC3cQ6wf09Kl9BkYLRC9GsBpHGZvcqcgvzOPokgNcE4-BuyFUuEuuGyCkRT5VAFFF78_bngDYP3Iy3I6F347NERfPJUW9vgb23kjqUyzBv5CJQA_A/s4032/IMG_9008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm3iwQClSb_b995oGX-pBf36k_2uOv0Dap4o54uyiDSdGNQdR16P8hDgBSOmDeIdE2-7NJqLC3cQ6wf09Kl9BkYLRC9GsBpHGZvcqcgvzOPokgNcE4-BuyFUuEuuGyCkRT5VAFFF78_bngDYP3Iy3I6F347NERfPJUW9vgb23kjqUyzBv5CJQA_A/w400-h300/IMG_9008.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsZQBPnraBcYIKnnkmJ9yPpcTF8KJlx7L94K_87gyjzbicTVmH5jd3q1X4woZ-QxmnWF0kay2K8YlIWdGjUGu7qM8LTABRChCOx2bTIdY24XPko1Gy1oARrrqGekD6cirN1GVlW1RANZMFbJfdN1zaJ1kbiQiQxHHIt5M1hlY-M386n_PTHHUFQ/s4032/IMG_9151.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;">Day 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">TRX Exchange</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmezXBpswoiUAHYHdnnFa_bkw1X1bXyN1u2KV7dUIGFLNt1Jqldx8LkQTpcgP2n8YXGNoP3KvbSyhr8kOo4IK8YgHpjpV25N3Zdwj_CEei3_4npDifFilAxcVlhUrny0wCS-xT7y3OUZrPyk4CszvaM6YSvzGwqxjZbSgJ6viTg9p7GpAAIkjCQ/s4032/IMG_9035.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmezXBpswoiUAHYHdnnFa_bkw1X1bXyN1u2KV7dUIGFLNt1Jqldx8LkQTpcgP2n8YXGNoP3KvbSyhr8kOo4IK8YgHpjpV25N3Zdwj_CEei3_4npDifFilAxcVlhUrny0wCS-xT7y3OUZrPyk4CszvaM6YSvzGwqxjZbSgJ6viTg9p7GpAAIkjCQ/w300-h400/IMG_9035.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHsY_NlbpqWdC1ZM051l8bBJWYpMqrplBruTnaNuwc2TMO5Kpjq_Oozb8qk9tyqyh0FhmRBEewXIREgM9LEZmK7bNSTDXnq7hv6flFfkMXXnKZVe-5P2H8L4nVjr_hzm-82StOg5j36cGhIrbQ3kFe8snOEfUtGcJwE8HnZMPeW0he3G7IfX7LkA/s4032/IMG_9042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Quite unlike other mall's free playgrounds, this is something extra with water play, a huge play cave and play house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnsZa61wX9UU17a3B5sWn-oNCxDRA1n9-8wbXjANaXgpwgN0gjgwMa0JnNrNHKizr60vtjvWFRLsAAVrxUaJ98V4biDN3Dh1Nm5n0ZRkWA4RWWSwc0zVXAz2neP3k-nRJdu1Hw8YJQMbGc5VWRawMM1uqL-QzdVXb62bhspxLCU8WEB4t6B2Iqg/s4032/IMG_9047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnsZa61wX9UU17a3B5sWn-oNCxDRA1n9-8wbXjANaXgpwgN0gjgwMa0JnNrNHKizr60vtjvWFRLsAAVrxUaJ98V4biDN3Dh1Nm5n0ZRkWA4RWWSwc0zVXAz2neP3k-nRJdu1Hw8YJQMbGc5VWRawMM1uqL-QzdVXb62bhspxLCU8WEB4t6B2Iqg/w300-h400/IMG_9047.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbG48P5NI6XHVupP7a2p2ZJFUBhCaYvOEAaQ8D7ZKzS3smNFVAl4rwU564p7LZSEjI0ptiPUtPhu8_Ps_og17M5pyWT3R4-dc15cbOPxKEA94Q0SZxrgV5Adg7O9J18cmW-UJ4X4wAsa0DDcS3uxJicMGn9Je7ZVwJbvGq9fQirubsMRjDQNELA/s4032/IMG_9050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbG48P5NI6XHVupP7a2p2ZJFUBhCaYvOEAaQ8D7ZKzS3smNFVAl4rwU564p7LZSEjI0ptiPUtPhu8_Ps_og17M5pyWT3R4-dc15cbOPxKEA94Q0SZxrgV5Adg7O9J18cmW-UJ4X4wAsa0DDcS3uxJicMGn9Je7ZVwJbvGq9fQirubsMRjDQNELA/w300-h400/IMG_9050.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saw kids and parents walking around in the mall wet after playing here..hahhaa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSn8Ev3qqyhG4VY7KdMNA74biXFkUN8Hk0A_hoLLHd-xkfj_yfc8yct9trh8bGHR1IW2jrwuWX9kocMe1sOsn2ErbzGFNjB3Es-1qym_CQmFayUYevUpNRsAVM4maMyccbIsnPs1quyg86m2jdcTOIFvxAGuiY5xNEIeKu4tUxjf_I8uItGaGBqQ/s4032/IMG_9051.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSn8Ev3qqyhG4VY7KdMNA74biXFkUN8Hk0A_hoLLHd-xkfj_yfc8yct9trh8bGHR1IW2jrwuWX9kocMe1sOsn2ErbzGFNjB3Es-1qym_CQmFayUYevUpNRsAVM4maMyccbIsnPs1quyg86m2jdcTOIFvxAGuiY5xNEIeKu4tUxjf_I8uItGaGBqQ/w300-h400/IMG_9051.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhEe_1ZMiHCMNNoGl6oS6XY4Smmmb5s_NaQE9bhycsSeOj00kvvrpEKScSeFFvrXDBfnTF0n3t82Lpo0GG-8RM3bMM4Qry1mHPDjj06US4ZtilF2DgPn2DiPp367XksBoX1a9jeACgRn3ohoteRsYmrkNpvZAOQIYKpZckE-ib5oaM9BePQgG3Q/s4032/IMG_9052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhEe_1ZMiHCMNNoGl6oS6XY4Smmmb5s_NaQE9bhycsSeOj00kvvrpEKScSeFFvrXDBfnTF0n3t82Lpo0GG-8RM3bMM4Qry1mHPDjj06US4ZtilF2DgPn2DiPp367XksBoX1a9jeACgRn3ohoteRsYmrkNpvZAOQIYKpZckE-ib5oaM9BePQgG3Q/w300-h400/IMG_9052.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB2BsiHDeYkaYd5jAbDJiLDhc-uNwVq1hh1x-jXBWLsgFQ_i1jMzrEmUU8OgnwugDm1EQLo-DN2WwRcCNHfr1nCsSJUHzq0osznxrlKDVdR23c2QFgs91tPnGUPPNp8HsGHBpYjlrVoZmrsvZlhiik5HNJbNQaKzN5_WkpPAjc7Cu-ABy0zPvvg/s4032/IMG_9053.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggB2BsiHDeYkaYd5jAbDJiLDhc-uNwVq1hh1x-jXBWLsgFQ_i1jMzrEmUU8OgnwugDm1EQLo-DN2WwRcCNHfr1nCsSJUHzq0osznxrlKDVdR23c2QFgs91tPnGUPPNp8HsGHBpYjlrVoZmrsvZlhiik5HNJbNQaKzN5_WkpPAjc7Cu-ABy0zPvvg/w400-h300/IMG_9053.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Be warned, on festive peak season like Christmas Eve, almost ALL the eateries had long queues, at ANY given time of the day. There were queues even at 3pm. I thought, if you would start looking for a place to eat around dinner time like 7pm, you will PANIC after seeing all the long queues, serious! Especially if you have seniors and young kids. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, it was 5pm when we decided we should just queue for our early dinner here. No time to 'survey' where to eat. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAma7B0eWX0aW7Do0Z5bgSkM5fHQF-omNY12oGzG5UtcPJcO5dHf68034MrJeN2qRHKjJtOi8Zn_rHKmsYASSJt10t4ASwEWzBdl13cTSEoD641oWNwdz7ESsCA1o1NmBAsey9ZPTDMzIXsarkrxyG4J8uCavk2fAKQQPKjONLTdxMIcJG0P-lg/s4032/IMG_9055.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAma7B0eWX0aW7Do0Z5bgSkM5fHQF-omNY12oGzG5UtcPJcO5dHf68034MrJeN2qRHKjJtOi8Zn_rHKmsYASSJt10t4ASwEWzBdl13cTSEoD641oWNwdz7ESsCA1o1NmBAsey9ZPTDMzIXsarkrxyG4J8uCavk2fAKQQPKjONLTdxMIcJG0P-lg/w300-h400/IMG_9055.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Very happy with your choice. In fact, I think this was my favourite meal during this KL trip. It was relaxing and fulfilling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBf9rRYbvV1tPvgADYh0KalgX2xWbpXFK0WwWZL5AVGOKaTkpIxVvwr2i4PL2JwhqNqxXAcrKTvkSYDKLDq7Spfm4r1OoTgJYmonusiujXzIOmgbB1Aqfb5-sgIZFsM7PgS-bEOno3YggWDVEtVcTKAJ2_sVNLYLkagbmghyphenhyphen67ASozcug7TQMj6A/s4032/IMG_9059.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBf9rRYbvV1tPvgADYh0KalgX2xWbpXFK0WwWZL5AVGOKaTkpIxVvwr2i4PL2JwhqNqxXAcrKTvkSYDKLDq7Spfm4r1OoTgJYmonusiujXzIOmgbB1Aqfb5-sgIZFsM7PgS-bEOno3YggWDVEtVcTKAJ2_sVNLYLkagbmghyphenhyphen67ASozcug7TQMj6A/w300-h400/IMG_9059.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I went to check out Seibu's stationery section. Here, Darren and I played 'Guess How Much' game. Heh.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">RM51.00 for a bite sized plushie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL62x1CkeeetkL8JtuBQ9nun8Qf34IeiKwtRWiCNjYpWro9h1GYBnUwl1aIeJaEksobxOsPOh1ru6IuRxBkR4F2hr49VlhtYTlJcwBAPhYmvLdCVEMfLdM4YpXn0BYFZn7yKV1lhWqop8Mm9tan9Uigdu-yd-DBJZ5_IX9GcOmZ93IWIl8C7XdaQ/s4032/IMG_9064.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL62x1CkeeetkL8JtuBQ9nun8Qf34IeiKwtRWiCNjYpWro9h1GYBnUwl1aIeJaEksobxOsPOh1ru6IuRxBkR4F2hr49VlhtYTlJcwBAPhYmvLdCVEMfLdM4YpXn0BYFZn7yKV1lhWqop8Mm9tan9Uigdu-yd-DBJZ5_IX9GcOmZ93IWIl8C7XdaQ/w300-h400/IMG_9064.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDrBRQ_iX9jQkfEU3U6txTiZ58J_ft1cD6jY_i7bMORpwUd3qF0RgIG83fOhvYlnPo_jGqql3QRRU78hgF3CamgtQhKwBZESiUbJOmiYapBkeMLNovgi0hzPWxhKWCI7Y4tF6KJWKMp1kLxU8ml2wk_ZXOEmYUz8m2xs2H9OKkKvI1eN_Me7cUA/s4032/IMG_9065.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDrBRQ_iX9jQkfEU3U6txTiZ58J_ft1cD6jY_i7bMORpwUd3qF0RgIG83fOhvYlnPo_jGqql3QRRU78hgF3CamgtQhKwBZESiUbJOmiYapBkeMLNovgi0hzPWxhKWCI7Y4tF6KJWKMp1kLxU8ml2wk_ZXOEmYUz8m2xs2H9OKkKvI1eN_Me7cUA/w300-h400/IMG_9065.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shinzi Katoh! RM40.80 for stickers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LKcMJcgtzdoE3xeKB7LirByAAek44S1sggW_FE11IgauI4_kdBWpat5Azwn7Zt4IuWSHIlL7EdtJK9lfQjqpcLFBHqMku5Ov9Xb3isXeX7QRSf3TaHzyeu61TjQfhXecHlOkkmNbsKbHewnTYYQuX3oyKChyU7PsKIuOA-t21yV1qmxlWX6vRg/s4032/IMG_9066.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LKcMJcgtzdoE3xeKB7LirByAAek44S1sggW_FE11IgauI4_kdBWpat5Azwn7Zt4IuWSHIlL7EdtJK9lfQjqpcLFBHqMku5Ov9Xb3isXeX7QRSf3TaHzyeu61TjQfhXecHlOkkmNbsKbHewnTYYQuX3oyKChyU7PsKIuOA-t21yV1qmxlWX6vRg/w300-h400/IMG_9066.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBg8-3OokjqUlarAUzaQ0BbHqBGhZQtmIJPfda9KZFQPpb6WhHVOso6BEHLZpjK9S3_YcESoATcHqkuB5UsVcEr7wZvtdZmLd0hSlQOEQw2mhM5RAQwTzksVHPUtT5saUdzQ4QFxh68vKIIjNAPQs-6IUQ7xqWST3UqkiEOPMT3FKUYH09-kShA/s4032/IMG_9068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBg8-3OokjqUlarAUzaQ0BbHqBGhZQtmIJPfda9KZFQPpb6WhHVOso6BEHLZpjK9S3_YcESoATcHqkuB5UsVcEr7wZvtdZmLd0hSlQOEQw2mhM5RAQwTzksVHPUtT5saUdzQ4QFxh68vKIIjNAPQs-6IUQ7xqWST3UqkiEOPMT3FKUYH09-kShA/w300-h400/IMG_9068.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Someday..maybe. RM1600++ for keyboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXuUakT_4cnrYj5a8xJp8pyAGY0EPgGeSyOFY1mY2QE_2E2xN_wPQatx1bHIJN1ypDVvqpjqF_mzkMtkFR1z1U26KR5LjY2kmkD_o4wX_yO8-fh8rYWiUvGGPs08WbzkeEgu5dFNG0hhJYvp_IuOeap1fmu3nKnWzWuH9Vfq2D4SjZpaxvTqbnA/s4032/IMG_9071.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWXuUakT_4cnrYj5a8xJp8pyAGY0EPgGeSyOFY1mY2QE_2E2xN_wPQatx1bHIJN1ypDVvqpjqF_mzkMtkFR1z1U26KR5LjY2kmkD_o4wX_yO8-fh8rYWiUvGGPs08WbzkeEgu5dFNG0hhJYvp_IuOeap1fmu3nKnWzWuH9Vfq2D4SjZpaxvTqbnA/w400-h300/IMG_9071.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nice to have in the office.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDKsEamE9eTjtaOQNCNMPNBB-TW33JzzJO_Fs2HUQgtUzuNPeIYDaOMDpGp6DzvksTGXS6t6yLZJqQWm8v0iWGI3scKChVkZwcXnLv-EpNspNsLfwqLmL4W-rTHpRG2BpMs1vK1GEhPR8y-seQLOzWC_EZPbAhVLDLeIm66VqG5IGinJqv16BTg/s4032/IMG_9073.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDKsEamE9eTjtaOQNCNMPNBB-TW33JzzJO_Fs2HUQgtUzuNPeIYDaOMDpGp6DzvksTGXS6t6yLZJqQWm8v0iWGI3scKChVkZwcXnLv-EpNspNsLfwqLmL4W-rTHpRG2BpMs1vK1GEhPR8y-seQLOzWC_EZPbAhVLDLeIm66VqG5IGinJqv16BTg/w300-h400/IMG_9073.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We left TRX Exchange and went back to Midvalley by LRT-KTM. The train system is a bit more complex than Singapore's MRT system. Here, there's LRT, MRT and KTM operated by different companies. So a lot of station transfers depending on your destination. We had to do 2 transfers and the journey duration isn't short either, I think it took about an hour. Maybe it would've taken more time by car due to massive jams, I don't know. Nevertheless, this is quite an experience for us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WZM9E0yE3hS8T28yKiIF-6d8P2GOclZgUdETgZ5fLqZi_OOEO2EhgCexd4cTNN_-3WVkf8q3E2egA1PiIHkaA_9Yxye-FFilU8A6EyMQQPFUS272cPFcER87wiCcnIkM3jO-0wrHFg3biOD-v5DbZoAxfjxF8WgfC1bA4SqB6fM1J_3Aw7wJWA/s4032/IMG_9076.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WZM9E0yE3hS8T28yKiIF-6d8P2GOclZgUdETgZ5fLqZi_OOEO2EhgCexd4cTNN_-3WVkf8q3E2egA1PiIHkaA_9Yxye-FFilU8A6EyMQQPFUS272cPFcER87wiCcnIkM3jO-0wrHFg3biOD-v5DbZoAxfjxF8WgfC1bA4SqB6fM1J_3Aw7wJWA/w300-h400/IMG_9076.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Day 3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Skyline Luge</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This almost didn't materialise. It was supposed to be Darren's highlight of our KL trip. So imagine his disappointment when we tried booking tickets <a href="https://www.skylineluge.my/kuala-lumpur/buy-tickets/">online</a> and it was sold out. Yes, you have to book online, especially on peak season holidays. The website says you was queue on site for tickets subjected to availability but on the day we went, only online bookings were accepted. I checked for tickets online two days before this and it was sold out. But then, I checked again the next day, it was available. Very funny system. With tickets secured, we arrived there around 11am.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The queue. OH the queue. THE queue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An hour for the Skyride. Another 45min for Luge at the first-time-rider lane. Then queue again for Skyride. It was the longest in the morning, and it got shorter towards afternoon. And then you can queue for the Luge at the 'Ride-Again' lane which moved faster because you don't need the briefing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYr1OJ_4hHLUWQr0-kCWluY0OcEgqvvID533hQjbTNKX2jHLtRfHAAWzdfybCJd4s_T2Kpae3uwibZlvT2oTHswgovfJxUmaCRDeCX-Jid7QmlerVCT1q1hhOlwEH-Cp2xGACurfYaiZLC6obBz6s5SnQ_aVAENmSZZTEtJweGMKK4TRj9wOZuw/s4032/IMG_9106.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYr1OJ_4hHLUWQr0-kCWluY0OcEgqvvID533hQjbTNKX2jHLtRfHAAWzdfybCJd4s_T2Kpae3uwibZlvT2oTHswgovfJxUmaCRDeCX-Jid7QmlerVCT1q1hhOlwEH-Cp2xGACurfYaiZLC6obBz6s5SnQ_aVAENmSZZTEtJweGMKK4TRj9wOZuw/w300-h400/IMG_9106.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So thankful for the weather. No thunderstorm, just cloudy most of the time, not hot either!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawYDY61ZjjbtDgnooW2MKVFHHtN3QLSsPY3q8vMujg2_Iv7CJkLaEeYqFBLLnos4tcGNkKoFEzerXm1d8mQj3R5nd6IRbQ0eBTync9e-I7TEsiA_l_1HggLlf0W01EmwVvU4MKJwjCgdZ9SjOOYJL5Q-_KgsSIisb0JOoUuxPhblkQKl2YjEO3g/s4032/IMG_9105.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhawYDY61ZjjbtDgnooW2MKVFHHtN3QLSsPY3q8vMujg2_Iv7CJkLaEeYqFBLLnos4tcGNkKoFEzerXm1d8mQj3R5nd6IRbQ0eBTync9e-I7TEsiA_l_1HggLlf0W01EmwVvU4MKJwjCgdZ9SjOOYJL5Q-_KgsSIisb0JOoUuxPhblkQKl2YjEO3g/w300-h400/IMG_9105.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Staff was concerned with a kid who had an arm cast, understandably because you really rely on two hands to brake. After demonstrating that he can pull the handles to brake, he was good to go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3UUPWtC_yPRKledbZA4FcdNKWj_3LBRa2fgzTdaNAdAFCCCsu1K0VSm-lim_Tnh19WS3QO5cN1WhbwIW0wcTqdlSEUlFLausHOolkwlAUu5hAExyEccxU0uhbq_8-7IfOYj1SX3mVpcXHjV4cNJSeWQbV3j8bLz0QM4TD38syZoANypHWJjdVw/s4032/IMG_9110.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3UUPWtC_yPRKledbZA4FcdNKWj_3LBRa2fgzTdaNAdAFCCCsu1K0VSm-lim_Tnh19WS3QO5cN1WhbwIW0wcTqdlSEUlFLausHOolkwlAUu5hAExyEccxU0uhbq_8-7IfOYj1SX3mVpcXHjV4cNJSeWQbV3j8bLz0QM4TD38syZoANypHWJjdVw/w300-h400/IMG_9110.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxNDwVn8EL-fDaieojJzfI7rLGuXvd6O-r8MZo_XUIHvLlqCO0qq8s8gh-gpQVr4UczxmcwMZ-658I' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were done around 3pm, after going for 3 rides. Spent a good 4 hour there! So glad that we could include this in our trip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a brief break in our room, we were off to Hing Kee Bak Kut Teh for dinner. Michelin awarded, this one. Different style from our favourite one in JB, but generous serving of tender meat though. OK, can pass! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then to one of KL's dog-friendly Desa City Park for a walkabout. Lots of decorative lights, and lots of cute little dogs! 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text-align: center;">We need this place in JB please!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Day 4</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Back to JB</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoyed our breakfast buffet for the last time here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kA0xPpCxpc3Hbsp2P9ROumbbaHcGapQ-d0vn9_82ZIesCCehKg8nmTi1Gm72QFaULXcHTmzdyAwfzuo5GLp8RnFB4NJQZhIpE5LCrNmB6iE-q155DK3TFV0qm-NbE909DJ10AU7VH7XFeI7qt-s_HP9ji3GAiyUZwgGVhck0dIy3dttVhdsLoQ/s4032/IMG_9096.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kA0xPpCxpc3Hbsp2P9ROumbbaHcGapQ-d0vn9_82ZIesCCehKg8nmTi1Gm72QFaULXcHTmzdyAwfzuo5GLp8RnFB4NJQZhIpE5LCrNmB6iE-q155DK3TFV0qm-NbE909DJ10AU7VH7XFeI7qt-s_HP9ji3GAiyUZwgGVhck0dIy3dttVhdsLoQ/w300-h400/IMG_9096.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wasn't brazen enough to take photos of all the food but it was pretty standard, you know, there are bread, pastries, the egg station, noodle soup, porridge, cereals, kuih muih and few cakes, mini roti canai with dahl, pancakes, baked potato wedges, chicken stew, sausage or ham, hash brown, baked beans and....the nasi lemak section with a variety of add ons like sambal bawang, sambal sotong, chicken rendang, kang kong belacan etc, I highly recommend this one, it was my favourite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2_T2mUFvJe_xUCnXXdaFShnWE46EsuBQ4IDcOyP52Qxpm1wFuIHk_JdaqBN9Isi3Zq24yJiwMsHeXbEphrKazHhqr4NrcLZYQfM-HFjbFA7MSQbfA7AAmlkocByk2Fk1d5DDk_aCXHbAh1uIg5OcN5noc1PaNKEOZoUxB3thA-qHTJw7EO_OsA/s4032/IMG_9030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ2_T2mUFvJe_xUCnXXdaFShnWE46EsuBQ4IDcOyP52Qxpm1wFuIHk_JdaqBN9Isi3Zq24yJiwMsHeXbEphrKazHhqr4NrcLZYQfM-HFjbFA7MSQbfA7AAmlkocByk2Fk1d5DDk_aCXHbAh1uIg5OcN5noc1PaNKEOZoUxB3thA-qHTJw7EO_OsA/w400-h300/IMG_9030.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our journey back to JB was smooth, better than expected. Toll was also free! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All in all, I couldn't ask for more. With Daniel studying in KL, I guess we'll be making more trips in future!</div></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-27567759502904354702023-12-07T23:54:00.002+08:002023-12-07T23:54:21.881+08:00Sharing Sticker makers / Sticker manufacturers in Malaysia<p>Recently I came across a creator (artist, designer of stationery and accessories) who has grown quite a following on social media and is doing well in sales I presume. One of her main product is stickers that she designs and have them made by sticker makers / manufacturers / print companies. I wanted to know which supplier she engages as I, too, would like to find a good one, and there are so many out there I didn't know where to start. So as I was reading through her replies to comments and other captions, I found that she doesn't like to share her supplier list or info, citing that 'it isn't fair for others to have it easy' and that it's best that creators go through the trial and error, and all the process she went through I guess.</p><p>Is this true that creators don't like to reveal their suppliers/manufacturers? Really?</p><p>Well, I'm sharing. Gah.</p><p>I designed some sticker sheets and I was looking for good sticker makers in Malaysia. I wanted those that can make the kiss cut stickers where you can peel off from the sheet like this </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh-sqG68CcVkQLXDzg4Sk851jq1wLqjkOryya9y34nBFNuQ2XJnI-dY3L-DH3rhxNTH5Q9dEHKhESGZU6oHrmf7RHHvV6sEmcsaW7g00nb1gKtbaxPqQUBCIRyaI2WxZ-37IrMMEdlOPHtGtRY5Hz8fv7V9lry9R0vw9LJH7RV_irJAtWlR4pDQ/s5184/A4232DF6-115B-4EAA-9342-8385DD9E38F1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZh-sqG68CcVkQLXDzg4Sk851jq1wLqjkOryya9y34nBFNuQ2XJnI-dY3L-DH3rhxNTH5Q9dEHKhESGZU6oHrmf7RHHvV6sEmcsaW7g00nb1gKtbaxPqQUBCIRyaI2WxZ-37IrMMEdlOPHtGtRY5Hz8fv7V9lry9R0vw9LJH7RV_irJAtWlR4pDQ/w400-h266/A4232DF6-115B-4EAA-9342-8385DD9E38F1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>So I started looking on shopee for sticker makers. The good thing about shopee sellers is that they accept small quantity orders, even one single sheet. I figured maybe this is the best way to try a few. Turned out, there aren't many sellers on shopee that can do kiss-cut sticker sheets. I tried only 2 sellers and here are my reviews: </p><p><a href="https://shopee.com.my/thechaeg" target="">thechaeg</a> - A6, matte, 10 sheets, RM18.00 with free shipping.</p><p>The prints were very nice but in darker shade, well, a lot better than my Canon Pixma E410 series. I test-printed with mine in so many settings but none of them were near the original colour shades. However, I realised it was a lot darker after I saw the second shopee seller I ordered from. Also, the individual stickers can't be peeled off easily by fingers like you normally would. The only way I could peel them was to use the sticker tweezer, but I reckon not everyone would have one right? Thankfully I only ordered 5 sheets for each design. I contacted the seller and gave the feedback in which she acknowledged the issue and said she will adjust the setting next time. Honestly, I felt that as a good seller or service provider, you should rectify the issue and produce good quality goods, no? And then I took the risk and ordered from her again, this time, another 2 new designs, 10 sheets each, because she said she has fixed her cutting issue. About the printing shade, she also said that she tried to adjust the print brightness but it turned out reddish. Fine then, I thought all printers will be the same. Theeen, I tried a higher priced seller, but first, some pictures of the stickers made by thechaeg.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSi4cDlnN7z87U-sbwscoOyG3tQZpNTtII-aQE61fIZPy3aozeCDAGd0mypcu1wWm1FmgRUA3Ahzt_o_9MAGoxyrpktacG9RnVowUo9FBQEf37okGDjA73YrS42W7QtAOB8gFwv2jK0Hi_hek-XWFa_dtsOyiA-a0RV3QfK2dJ-DcZi0gwNYzAg/s3949/061CB6CC-A9EE-41B8-A7A3-6695F7C75FE1_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3949" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSi4cDlnN7z87U-sbwscoOyG3tQZpNTtII-aQE61fIZPy3aozeCDAGd0mypcu1wWm1FmgRUA3Ahzt_o_9MAGoxyrpktacG9RnVowUo9FBQEf37okGDjA73YrS42W7QtAOB8gFwv2jK0Hi_hek-XWFa_dtsOyiA-a0RV3QfK2dJ-DcZi0gwNYzAg/w400-h350/061CB6CC-A9EE-41B8-A7A3-6695F7C75FE1_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4bjJ957DZ2gCMmULPit9NjDFWdzlPrFBx482tAMMsHONheo0iDF5lxIOBQUWkbDUoBAoINgdSzAy4gYM8vnwzQ-Gysd-XJez9SsZjC_LCwAkeAMuFhvus8mcRsBRQ-xmslhrXZL771tQj9LcGjJBvja6Rc-qNiKNJOSAo0qc2LgumY-6CZcQhA/s5184/310D404B-9A0F-438B-8648-38623FFE944B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4bjJ957DZ2gCMmULPit9NjDFWdzlPrFBx482tAMMsHONheo0iDF5lxIOBQUWkbDUoBAoINgdSzAy4gYM8vnwzQ-Gysd-XJez9SsZjC_LCwAkeAMuFhvus8mcRsBRQ-xmslhrXZL771tQj9LcGjJBvja6Rc-qNiKNJOSAo0qc2LgumY-6CZcQhA/w400-h266/310D404B-9A0F-438B-8648-38623FFE944B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Original design. Look the orange cat here and compare it with the print above. Mmmm...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2tEREgMNAnhAHUcn-yp-s_gAssmHtRuiY66cUg5e7R37eUBs2DmUbtV7SSG2pE6xqqu19Jldl9fTvEyN2YhRN8wlrevXnrny0s01rZ7lEtG-XZF6vSVJsrkoTEOTGZFqF1KwKFofmtrNYD1gyHeafm-XCPHDWdI13sQt5hyphenhyphenynHFmJZE7k-DElw/s1760/Sticker_RetroKampung.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="1240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2tEREgMNAnhAHUcn-yp-s_gAssmHtRuiY66cUg5e7R37eUBs2DmUbtV7SSG2pE6xqqu19Jldl9fTvEyN2YhRN8wlrevXnrny0s01rZ7lEtG-XZF6vSVJsrkoTEOTGZFqF1KwKFofmtrNYD1gyHeafm-XCPHDWdI13sQt5hyphenhyphenynHFmJZE7k-DElw/w281-h400/Sticker_RetroKampung.png" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://shopee.com.my/happy2print">happy2print</a> - A6, matte, 8 sheets, RM22.90 in total.<div><br /></div><div>Faster chat response. Nicer print! Buuuuut, out of 8 sheet, 4 had the kiss cut lines a bit off. Sadly I can't sell those. I gave feedback to seller but all I got was a "I will check with production team". Never got back to me. Strike! But at least, I know the pro printers out there can print better like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKied74LdnTf0EqvT_MYC_4PtLAVdiw6N-3hDFBlIfH7uGACp5MssKFFGLJ4yGXfEiane2w2h9Rg868JQBfQEOoJpKqoqlKCCBCP2DsUR79s3fNqt1ZLydJYqVxDVCJNlQszCsMEmDwMUX1TGxVwhAhbQPqXJO2bXjez4C9XOeEbNX38vHeySOA/s5184/3FA69987-AB19-4B75-95BB-A69D8F1809D6_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyKied74LdnTf0EqvT_MYC_4PtLAVdiw6N-3hDFBlIfH7uGACp5MssKFFGLJ4yGXfEiane2w2h9Rg868JQBfQEOoJpKqoqlKCCBCP2DsUR79s3fNqt1ZLydJYqVxDVCJNlQszCsMEmDwMUX1TGxVwhAhbQPqXJO2bXjez4C9XOeEbNX38vHeySOA/w400-h266/3FA69987-AB19-4B75-95BB-A69D8F1809D6_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Original design. Very close!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9CmPgQpLoEtz4V41huIUyqn8gvPVZbQNhXGzF6E2sC53ev6n9BGH2LdhhYaP64SXoG6hYO1S0FziZJy_DZ1l5txJtLyzlOrh0L2TuhkxUjdYWxNQTh0G20VepOzdjDD3MuGbMDvkpYixRibf6R2n5S-gBOEVXfnXkZescCobLe4ghOTcovcIQw/s1760/Sticker_CafeCaffe.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1760" data-original-width="1240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs9CmPgQpLoEtz4V41huIUyqn8gvPVZbQNhXGzF6E2sC53ev6n9BGH2LdhhYaP64SXoG6hYO1S0FziZJy_DZ1l5txJtLyzlOrh0L2TuhkxUjdYWxNQTh0G20VepOzdjDD3MuGbMDvkpYixRibf6R2n5S-gBOEVXfnXkZescCobLe4ghOTcovcIQw/w281-h400/Sticker_CafeCaffe.png" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>So the conclusion was that I cannot rely on neither of them for mass production.<div><br /><div>After this, I mulled for a couple of days before I realised the solution has always been in Google. I mean, I know it, but somewhere in my mind told me, 'no use wan la, all are vinyl stickers for cars'. </div><div><br /></div><div>So then, I started with a simple search on Google. 'Sticker shop Johor Bahru Malaysia'. From the top matches, I listed some and texted my enquiries to them, with the following result and quote:<p>gogoprint - Cannot do </p><p>imagemagic - A6 mirrorkote, minimum 100pcs, RM102.40 but I need to draw the cut lines myself</p><p>stickerbear - A6 mirrorkote matte, minimum 100pcs, RM150 + RM10 shipping fees.</p><p>stickermaniac - A6, RM4/sheet if order 12pcs, RM3.20/sheet if order 100pcs.</p><p>I put those aside for the time being, because lo and behold as I expected it, sticker shop ads keep popping up in my socials' feed. Nice.</p><p>So whenever I came across an ad, I'd directly whatsapp them. And I gathered more! Here they are:</p><p>Colorlab advertising - A6 mirrorkote matte, minimum 100 pcs, RM125 + RM8 shipping fees</p><p>stickerboom - Cannot do </p><p>sticker.fp - Only prints A3 size</p><p>stickerpro - Cannot do</p><p>Egoule Print - A6 mirrorkote matte, minimum 50 pcs, RM45 + RM10 for creating cut lines + RM6 shipping fees</p><p>Moomoo sticker - Cannot do</p><p>Pusat Borong Sticker Label - Cannot do.</p><p>After I narrowed down to a few, and after more discussions and confirmation, finally I chose 2 companies to try, Colorlab and Egoule. Here are my reviews:</p><p>Colorlab</p><p style="text-align: center;">Awesome print, awesome kiss cut, can peel off easily by fingers. Love it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RH_0NPjT4CtPazp_PMEnltbEiPVg5PF6UVZxvdzrfFc0uOUMgyqnfwKMyge1wuNHPuFLvsIcwtt26PW145il0wg8FE8J_jLLtM_IaiK_0WOUfmDg9l5Q5rkmbNbEYBbxjwPYbGV7a7OJz3m6fTbTtIuaqkDUFjFleD0IlLWpWAbN7t83hf8ZFw/s3456/894CFFD1-47F6-4041-A8BC-5B8066EA7202_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3095" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RH_0NPjT4CtPazp_PMEnltbEiPVg5PF6UVZxvdzrfFc0uOUMgyqnfwKMyge1wuNHPuFLvsIcwtt26PW145il0wg8FE8J_jLLtM_IaiK_0WOUfmDg9l5Q5rkmbNbEYBbxjwPYbGV7a7OJz3m6fTbTtIuaqkDUFjFleD0IlLWpWAbN7t83hf8ZFw/w359-h400/894CFFD1-47F6-4041-A8BC-5B8066EA7202_1_201_a.jpeg" width="359" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWBr7NKN5vj5hhywFWqEAOVT8uO2o_pTijsQ5yPbwXRVbjkeEk7whs6W-_3g0mBa1unSEcHN2HLgi4Vmn9i78wEV8NCE0IM3bNbxpPBbwmMEf4u1SoWV3uDaI93UvgMpO_zkAECgOJlZF1Kme0vuhNlAjz_2EDpWgMiNS_t8iVbZIthJyUfi-HQ/s5184/7F0C8068-130C-4339-A513-FE157ADA8195_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWBr7NKN5vj5hhywFWqEAOVT8uO2o_pTijsQ5yPbwXRVbjkeEk7whs6W-_3g0mBa1unSEcHN2HLgi4Vmn9i78wEV8NCE0IM3bNbxpPBbwmMEf4u1SoWV3uDaI93UvgMpO_zkAECgOJlZF1Kme0vuhNlAjz_2EDpWgMiNS_t8iVbZIthJyUfi-HQ/w400-h266/7F0C8068-130C-4339-A513-FE157ADA8195_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Egoule Print</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also awesome! Also love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3Xsq5_wmw3geXCW87AoFj2UXfl6zTnl0lrp0Iq3buDpRsynVxUdpDvh4d-z7xM0PQMLoyZQpKxJQFxaG3mLyfMpumTEhwJZ13D4UNqxZe-SK5PKH8Y24OHACFdtmNgctyu3UYfcT1ORw7uDQ2Xzz0c-howaJstmEm_aPjsec1dDnlnQdrthWIw/s3456/D592628D-583F-462B-ADA6-4101262D9818_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="2701" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3Xsq5_wmw3geXCW87AoFj2UXfl6zTnl0lrp0Iq3buDpRsynVxUdpDvh4d-z7xM0PQMLoyZQpKxJQFxaG3mLyfMpumTEhwJZ13D4UNqxZe-SK5PKH8Y24OHACFdtmNgctyu3UYfcT1ORw7uDQ2Xzz0c-howaJstmEm_aPjsec1dDnlnQdrthWIw/w313-h400/D592628D-583F-462B-ADA6-4101262D9818_1_201_a.jpeg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fPxASct97yZy-weowjlGm1m0iqGOkmcw63SymUzjETrFF5xW7Ze5_bLkj12WgQtIoqrNNBgoxV_uCpaL91kKLOVjKa1vzGN4PUCG8N0GtkwfGmZ4sygqB9Fpopa9OQN2ZrHjmSQmnWjHrcCYLA8LIo4FrbHyHwy0aMNEWf-NaSSBLtTYpcofPg/s4167/51C73BB1-E051-48CA-A874-9C2D3E87802B_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4167" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fPxASct97yZy-weowjlGm1m0iqGOkmcw63SymUzjETrFF5xW7Ze5_bLkj12WgQtIoqrNNBgoxV_uCpaL91kKLOVjKa1vzGN4PUCG8N0GtkwfGmZ4sygqB9Fpopa9OQN2ZrHjmSQmnWjHrcCYLA8LIo4FrbHyHwy0aMNEWf-NaSSBLtTYpcofPg/w400-h331/51C73BB1-E051-48CA-A874-9C2D3E87802B_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">However, I see that the Colorlab sticker sheet curves like this after a few moments. I suspect it's because of lamination as they stated they use mirrorkote matte with lamination. Maybe?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20v_t7lbHT0Kyesbpi2NeUkp8zER73crPx4ZdNTZqbb1Gw45F3ZQ_VHcGSg3f3SiSWKpBNRuoBbfoMtRWUf02bs2DPo5bwseFXJXryg_asS398zfvkCjgY8fPSWd1C7AhPy-FwnM4LXJaxsWcsic2IQySLrnIMvuYRoAC8YaF5J7R483Yo3AE4Q/s5184/E1764976-0BB5-4FAA-A177-1A32305DA269.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20v_t7lbHT0Kyesbpi2NeUkp8zER73crPx4ZdNTZqbb1Gw45F3ZQ_VHcGSg3f3SiSWKpBNRuoBbfoMtRWUf02bs2DPo5bwseFXJXryg_asS398zfvkCjgY8fPSWd1C7AhPy-FwnM4LXJaxsWcsic2IQySLrnIMvuYRoAC8YaF5J7R483Yo3AE4Q/w400-h266/E1764976-0BB5-4FAA-A177-1A32305DA269.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I have decided to order more from Egoule! Still in the process of determining if the kiss cut lines can be created from the new designs... can't wait!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope this post helps you sticker designers out there. There might be more companies and if you already have good one, I hope you're willing to share too luv.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-38569923195835318512023-11-29T15:21:00.004+08:002023-11-29T15:29:24.925+08:00My craft and sewing projects - 2nd half of 2023<p>I miss you blog. I was focused on other social platforms which were faster paced filled with 15 second reels and trending audio that at one moment I felt everything is moving too fast.</p><p>Instagram has become like ADHD. I find myself scrolling when a reel doesn't catch my attention for the first 3 seconds. And I'm constantly scrolling until I find something that inspires me but lately, NOTHING inspires me! Is this the result of content saturation? Too many contents out there. And here I am trying to create my own content but I feel like I will never be good enough like them. Haiz...</p><p>Anyways, more updates here of my creations. Picture time!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Casual indigo sling bag with adjustable strap, just tie at the bronze D-ring at one side of the bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMl4DeAX7qr1jgguQMriOYSNO7qWvdfpMxueBKgM4tb5c-WRtA2qeT23mjDOxqkaRC3oPy7McuEJdEGQ129ktdM-ZMVaFqNKuVCz8wwCZ2fciUoAze8NkPDPm1OtTS5t7zgSriJhDA5tZCzZdwNZsGNCgElEcwiLEzA95KwQ8JOKRe9V2nUB0TFw/s4804/64B843C0-E670-4F3B-9775-829DEFCB9A11_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4804" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMl4DeAX7qr1jgguQMriOYSNO7qWvdfpMxueBKgM4tb5c-WRtA2qeT23mjDOxqkaRC3oPy7McuEJdEGQ129ktdM-ZMVaFqNKuVCz8wwCZ2fciUoAze8NkPDPm1OtTS5t7zgSriJhDA5tZCzZdwNZsGNCgElEcwiLEzA95KwQ8JOKRe9V2nUB0TFw/w461-h640/64B843C0-E670-4F3B-9775-829DEFCB9A11_1_201_a.jpeg" width="461" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boxy pouches, very roomie inside for your cosmetics or stationery.</div><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiLgPE2L63H6zekSATHvaxaxAEXKElyRiIO11lDU_ddgabBU-T0KSjI4yBBZ4KtAeSyuOj3vMz0hI2P8kQnZQAO928VKc_jxvLWq6kFPQdtXDPWFaTNy5URichvzTyBqR6zbNo_xcU_M10hlOfo1GZ558Ix55VqFxG5JqPdh3LaW-pjSgULznMQ/s3456/2FB1FF29-6B4E-4A1A-9E23-92E94699AB02_1_201_a.jpeg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3431" data-original-width="3456" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiLgPE2L63H6zekSATHvaxaxAEXKElyRiIO11lDU_ddgabBU-T0KSjI4yBBZ4KtAeSyuOj3vMz0hI2P8kQnZQAO928VKc_jxvLWq6kFPQdtXDPWFaTNy5URichvzTyBqR6zbNo_xcU_M10hlOfo1GZ558Ix55VqFxG5JqPdh3LaW-pjSgULznMQ/w400-h398/2FB1FF29-6B4E-4A1A-9E23-92E94699AB02_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a> </p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNI0i1VqfcRi1oqN91zbVlCF2NNtNf0yG-CEWotqFz-vjIB2jIuZH5sjMQXIxIiY6I7Zev-S5P9lMxkKxY8lAEvsNltVsgZkNTTxRmJxIDvH8IuPlBxD68lhCLGU0hry1E3i9KuIoIC9NncUxLcJmqrugSYacHOrDGuckfREWoVh0MXjFAZykZYA/s3796/E5BF22E8-1D58-4C40-AC52-B0583A08DFF1_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3796" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNI0i1VqfcRi1oqN91zbVlCF2NNtNf0yG-CEWotqFz-vjIB2jIuZH5sjMQXIxIiY6I7Zev-S5P9lMxkKxY8lAEvsNltVsgZkNTTxRmJxIDvH8IuPlBxD68lhCLGU0hry1E3i9KuIoIC9NncUxLcJmqrugSYacHOrDGuckfREWoVh0MXjFAZykZYA/w400-h364/E5BF22E8-1D58-4C40-AC52-B0583A08DFF1_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKGgLFYS94VmYyqnKLdPSV9a5FQJn6jLMYfmcKIuqLz7CnaGWLSmon6i_IBhN85tdf88W0HYxUUz0ov2HE1xmWnqj93sUG3T-AdqOb-3XtspOSZYkez1thQSJX5SrbPhyphenhyphenrVbkRvIROGkwLMpg0L2pOTckFr0vzx6VDsKHQMXv_OxIhn6kY3WKGg/s3272/0DD16290-2BFA-4914-99B6-018D26DF5C4A_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2651" data-original-width="3272" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKGgLFYS94VmYyqnKLdPSV9a5FQJn6jLMYfmcKIuqLz7CnaGWLSmon6i_IBhN85tdf88W0HYxUUz0ov2HE1xmWnqj93sUG3T-AdqOb-3XtspOSZYkez1thQSJX5SrbPhyphenhyphenrVbkRvIROGkwLMpg0L2pOTckFr0vzx6VDsKHQMXv_OxIhn6kY3WKGg/w400-h324/0DD16290-2BFA-4914-99B6-018D26DF5C4A_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Compact purses with front pocket compartment and a zippered compartment</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNcgWgn8stgLAEkccq6IYNP48jcp7Vi4yPivwKfhuQW5zykVQuFz6AOX5GX6ep9YqtoFr81jmGunEZ3B6_WwkHiagMGbQmWLvbI5AQCD3oxtMh-hxMTwmXNn41NLKdzaLU-YwS04P1O8utF-IE7DfuJBLWL8mTcNc5VXHFEaQ4ikx3g4mfQSMtw/s3865/ADD12FF6-D5DD-4155-A572-FAC5A0C89A6C_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3865" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNcgWgn8stgLAEkccq6IYNP48jcp7Vi4yPivwKfhuQW5zykVQuFz6AOX5GX6ep9YqtoFr81jmGunEZ3B6_WwkHiagMGbQmWLvbI5AQCD3oxtMh-hxMTwmXNn41NLKdzaLU-YwS04P1O8utF-IE7DfuJBLWL8mTcNc5VXHFEaQ4ikx3g4mfQSMtw/w572-h640/ADD12FF6-D5DD-4155-A572-FAC5A0C89A6C_1_201_a.jpeg" width="572" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hand painted series of pouches, starting with this Nanyang kopitiam style coffee cup pouch. Comes with wooden spoon, heehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGq9H5oRJvguitMFSW21Jb997B9mpJ5nYg9caKPnFy6LNUy7PdgfwLXDdvcH7_X8xEqO75S0Y8m-XADHIwrtg0mxCb7EeofBkQwrem_kb0n_uLKhid4dsYheV04xkIgddFKFphSu5dokszBXw-iJeVR96vDDkOr0VvX3mTFzu4ddOwMdFU22fJw/s3698/33E19B9B-3F01-4F7E-979F-CB3AFE4FB34F_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3698" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYGq9H5oRJvguitMFSW21Jb997B9mpJ5nYg9caKPnFy6LNUy7PdgfwLXDdvcH7_X8xEqO75S0Y8m-XADHIwrtg0mxCb7EeofBkQwrem_kb0n_uLKhid4dsYheV04xkIgddFKFphSu5dokszBXw-iJeVR96vDDkOr0VvX3mTFzu4ddOwMdFU22fJw/w400-h374/33E19B9B-3F01-4F7E-979F-CB3AFE4FB34F_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGlzRGTjskriZGHEzh10jjY8liDhG4LbpeRHz_32X2sY6DpjHOcxTOCe5iWfNESTK_4PRit2SHWFwArYmC1TsKLgHHtUyGaFxSRWxZRljO-UFIbgqYCAn1U7OBkDyChp1TIgmn-WgqXVnfD86Apw3iq8HZfdRCEe41AVS7i_FPiSIzV5n7Co0Kw/s3722/77E9491D-0E14-457D-84BD-D160F0CDD426_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3722" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGlzRGTjskriZGHEzh10jjY8liDhG4LbpeRHz_32X2sY6DpjHOcxTOCe5iWfNESTK_4PRit2SHWFwArYmC1TsKLgHHtUyGaFxSRWxZRljO-UFIbgqYCAn1U7OBkDyChp1TIgmn-WgqXVnfD86Apw3iq8HZfdRCEe41AVS7i_FPiSIzV5n7Co0Kw/w400-h371/77E9491D-0E14-457D-84BD-D160F0CDD426_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6nRZHfXs8LStW7N-x1QYOJzWGZ8aGWB2lcdeimt5xOkWpNweiPX_E-Lw6oAxbhd3qMlxsTUERFFeH2rJcy_TqpfD8c6wUjq8nqgtURhU0enqiEgDn9fGtenKS0urwv1FpcwEuKnjWYtEzw0tdXjjdM338ReW38mLx7foDSDGSNYpEj0zmdpFww/s4086/DBC22AA3-E642-4184-8F77-5A5816407B36_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4086" data-original-width="3234" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6nRZHfXs8LStW7N-x1QYOJzWGZ8aGWB2lcdeimt5xOkWpNweiPX_E-Lw6oAxbhd3qMlxsTUERFFeH2rJcy_TqpfD8c6wUjq8nqgtURhU0enqiEgDn9fGtenKS0urwv1FpcwEuKnjWYtEzw0tdXjjdM338ReW38mLx7foDSDGSNYpEj0zmdpFww/w506-h640/DBC22AA3-E642-4184-8F77-5A5816407B36_1_201_a.jpeg" width="506" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNhPSzY05m7WzmRoJIhmP4Ytyr7ujjSS4n_LMMD0FYmTSWk7sHRWC45v71Lw8bY8b2FxHZBZ4gwomEFrNAiXWgzqZyp09WJoQXGerZF5rfceq7pkUykRVla-YXEHHh9fTk2FRok-IBd534eyfheNyHGTpqbtESsGcyRRA0DyRcL_yoZfnLils3Q/s3834/E1AD776E-F6B3-4791-92DA-5F433FF24542_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3834" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNhPSzY05m7WzmRoJIhmP4Ytyr7ujjSS4n_LMMD0FYmTSWk7sHRWC45v71Lw8bY8b2FxHZBZ4gwomEFrNAiXWgzqZyp09WJoQXGerZF5rfceq7pkUykRVla-YXEHHh9fTk2FRok-IBd534eyfheNyHGTpqbtESsGcyRRA0DyRcL_yoZfnLils3Q/w400-h360/E1AD776E-F6B3-4791-92DA-5F433FF24542_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good Morning pouch made using transfer paper method. I need to change the approach as this method was risky as it resulted in more casualties than I expected ie. some parts not ironed well even though I held the iron on for more than 5 minutes. Screen print perhaps? The other parts lije the blue lines and the crosses at the back was easy peasy, stencil painted like a breeze.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNG1cmnqOb406ZoMoL1BaA52Ttos-RGqcgzdxL4-OGIIuvPU9rog-JwcrcBoPscsCQjx6dq_DoWQcjbLeQ4nig5YmrEohOqZXN6yvjokiUAUhvLiJdyVn77gVbap0wNjFkbrtnNs9_o1IqeZEJXRGoEt4N2usCZ_5rL9hnrRBgVtHzrofqchmzw/s3514/AA6AB93A-D8BB-4567-8A72-F78FE5A94055_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3191" data-original-width="3514" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVNG1cmnqOb406ZoMoL1BaA52Ttos-RGqcgzdxL4-OGIIuvPU9rog-JwcrcBoPscsCQjx6dq_DoWQcjbLeQ4nig5YmrEohOqZXN6yvjokiUAUhvLiJdyVn77gVbap0wNjFkbrtnNs9_o1IqeZEJXRGoEt4N2usCZ_5rL9hnrRBgVtHzrofqchmzw/w400-h364/AA6AB93A-D8BB-4567-8A72-F78FE5A94055_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikenr15LrZThzJHDtD4r2ksWZ6EkMHgHYlxWXLB5Un84Lr8PyYK_OVGHHZymDL5Aft_0wjWEh9QBftMNPosVvxWvF49WM3x_J9ecW9TwMrLKJry2gkrhv3v1dQSYFozQ5t6M3yWDFaiJ2AES3ECbjvsPF9j66v0RJitBtzGAEDWp-iefZ1Xxp-rQ/s3748/F06AFF9B-8120-45BB-9F08-36D6E49DAFAA_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3343" data-original-width="3748" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikenr15LrZThzJHDtD4r2ksWZ6EkMHgHYlxWXLB5Un84Lr8PyYK_OVGHHZymDL5Aft_0wjWEh9QBftMNPosVvxWvF49WM3x_J9ecW9TwMrLKJry2gkrhv3v1dQSYFozQ5t6M3yWDFaiJ2AES3ECbjvsPF9j66v0RJitBtzGAEDWp-iefZ1Xxp-rQ/w400-h356/F06AFF9B-8120-45BB-9F08-36D6E49DAFAA_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stencil painted scallop wave pouch. I was looking at my collection of Martha Stewart acrylic paints sitting sadly in a box and I thought I should use them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuixDF2cuv9lsdwAp1Dqw_hPjGHvilAkUEWYcoEpZTx_mLhi3YpCelNpGTIZxxneS8mMS_aeGa2LhBeWS9ZHmNGz0jEAtQnGXUIQhje4MX73XhHXFXwosHvX1QgR65b_InMEOTSoxkhdKX0lxj3P-62ypa-lejYAILED6Wb4GRAbqnDL_hxWfv5g/s5184/88B18F42-26BA-402D-91A1-8C1706425461_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuixDF2cuv9lsdwAp1Dqw_hPjGHvilAkUEWYcoEpZTx_mLhi3YpCelNpGTIZxxneS8mMS_aeGa2LhBeWS9ZHmNGz0jEAtQnGXUIQhje4MX73XhHXFXwosHvX1QgR65b_InMEOTSoxkhdKX0lxj3P-62ypa-lejYAILED6Wb4GRAbqnDL_hxWfv5g/w400-h266/88B18F42-26BA-402D-91A1-8C1706425461_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hand drawn tulip pouch. I started experimenting with acrylic markers on fabric. I love how easier and controllable it is compared to painting with a brush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIDVQUWI-x5zIqMnDp2cbHZ9WJkyKJtC-sqMcfMeDxlP7t7gNlVxJk8oy9V_UriPsq_RWP6o-n-aBABVSA_QHm6sWMf93X-M0-HZxp3yazMf5mm25i-9qjxbP8jJ4r_4xrhz80pQavbO3Dvvv2_MINMMm1zh7wcZ7uNb9ns7TyyBZnddvocYKKw/s4104/E389832D-DADB-4961-94C5-4B1C16427BA1_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4104" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIDVQUWI-x5zIqMnDp2cbHZ9WJkyKJtC-sqMcfMeDxlP7t7gNlVxJk8oy9V_UriPsq_RWP6o-n-aBABVSA_QHm6sWMf93X-M0-HZxp3yazMf5mm25i-9qjxbP8jJ4r_4xrhz80pQavbO3Dvvv2_MINMMm1zh7wcZ7uNb9ns7TyyBZnddvocYKKw/w400-h336/E389832D-DADB-4961-94C5-4B1C16427BA1_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Made two more pocket sling bags based on the <a href="https://shop.tsukanoma.com/">Tejika</a> book for minimalist canvas bags.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NnUuVWG3R2qLFUN87yLICYYfWtpFQOYOjDWXr4hCO2Kij1HyOhV7QiSnWWPf0g3RXJFKFC3xIvdrupCmKOiOiR0iQyiTQrJyerK9NqGWez887asAirSPI0l30f2WVPMrMPfWsmFGj104JEoYtEUmo_FB4wZKDT5_uEs2JqBXEaz9OviAHAlVdQ/s4406/0EBED69B-4050-4CCD-BCCD-3A84E1CCF781_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4406" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NnUuVWG3R2qLFUN87yLICYYfWtpFQOYOjDWXr4hCO2Kij1HyOhV7QiSnWWPf0g3RXJFKFC3xIvdrupCmKOiOiR0iQyiTQrJyerK9NqGWez887asAirSPI0l30f2WVPMrMPfWsmFGj104JEoYtEUmo_FB4wZKDT5_uEs2JqBXEaz9OviAHAlVdQ/w314-h400/0EBED69B-4050-4CCD-BCCD-3A84E1CCF781_1_201_a.jpeg" width="314" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vpM6YrpNFvUyvY1XNZkQ5SspQlsc96fVBsRYk0KqHnKyaM7Q2LzrN1p-NvgvGz3AcMmsaL_6zvnbYCZJLhlwFGcXmqKX-vk8JiOzA_C9U-sU_0TZnGQCHqtAMM13OA7NPA68ZH4piLstnIiq_rYVrKfTK5-KAg6JHhcI7_IhIglTQhrNfM-GTQ/s4358/C9305DF5-7ECF-41F2-AA3C-60C47DF38BC6_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4358" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vpM6YrpNFvUyvY1XNZkQ5SspQlsc96fVBsRYk0KqHnKyaM7Q2LzrN1p-NvgvGz3AcMmsaL_6zvnbYCZJLhlwFGcXmqKX-vk8JiOzA_C9U-sU_0TZnGQCHqtAMM13OA7NPA68ZH4piLstnIiq_rYVrKfTK5-KAg6JHhcI7_IhIglTQhrNfM-GTQ/w318-h400/C9305DF5-7ECF-41F2-AA3C-60C47DF38BC6_1_201_a.jpeg" width="318" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Vintage style canvas messenger bag. I love this thick canvas which I can't find anymore *sob*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_i4kQjMdrpV1QBA4a7spYwbo9QZUWZTsfTm71ocC1NrZhzTffzbH2FHedg1FKY8XC-M5DH-txe49ZY_wVAwp-oDBnQH5YfWf_yqbUlESsq4_8u1N33IWMn0p4n1IEBtdXIgxD6xJIyf5yN_HRmf597pi6bxz9ypzj_hqiCEWacA5oJ5lPDcQmg/s4084/37D97FDA-41A5-4E20-BDBA-9038F56B997A_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_i4kQjMdrpV1QBA4a7spYwbo9QZUWZTsfTm71ocC1NrZhzTffzbH2FHedg1FKY8XC-M5DH-txe49ZY_wVAwp-oDBnQH5YfWf_yqbUlESsq4_8u1N33IWMn0p4n1IEBtdXIgxD6xJIyf5yN_HRmf597pi6bxz9ypzj_hqiCEWacA5oJ5lPDcQmg/s4084/37D97FDA-41A5-4E20-BDBA-9038F56B997A_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANPL_Lu00203i0n7-gRWhYwIFPR-E61SiuH1pL8r5uSD71avAr3L2Gzozh01KdVSziFkmRlsVBOwDoWXrQqRmlXUVKbsrwIE8rTilspEJTHWlDPO9nsSbzn5azFGV_f1tqM4bkexz-qZ3O_BvI7sOK14PP6usggo75DwfjOX8L4ThPwY7_y-7dA/s3926/069F2574-F141-4BC0-815F-F6E3F78CEC87_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3926" data-original-width="2686" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANPL_Lu00203i0n7-gRWhYwIFPR-E61SiuH1pL8r5uSD71avAr3L2Gzozh01KdVSziFkmRlsVBOwDoWXrQqRmlXUVKbsrwIE8rTilspEJTHWlDPO9nsSbzn5azFGV_f1tqM4bkexz-qZ3O_BvI7sOK14PP6usggo75DwfjOX8L4ThPwY7_y-7dA/w274-h400/069F2574-F141-4BC0-815F-F6E3F78CEC87_1_201_a.jpeg" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="4084" data-original-width="2915" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_i4kQjMdrpV1QBA4a7spYwbo9QZUWZTsfTm71ocC1NrZhzTffzbH2FHedg1FKY8XC-M5DH-txe49ZY_wVAwp-oDBnQH5YfWf_yqbUlESsq4_8u1N33IWMn0p4n1IEBtdXIgxD6xJIyf5yN_HRmf597pi6bxz9ypzj_hqiCEWacA5oJ5lPDcQmg/w285-h400/37D97FDA-41A5-4E20-BDBA-9038F56B997A_1_201_a.jpeg" width="285" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And probably my last sewing project for this year, this cute mini boston bag, also based on <a href="https://shop.tsukanoma.com/">Tejika</a> book. With this, I used up all the blue canvas! I always feel satisfied when I finish using up my fabric. I have more to clear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mn_ue2Aamo37Rrb96y4saGlTVOF1Qf7NX64EQ371FVUaetwqslmWihQ3bl-g4qNrfcfpiAxNeENDT5s8tuE5sf5uMvLJ5g7YsJpPB0DPoLhXOZ1EuIkGaV4Pvc0dexVU3De1uDl4N57NBTq9nkhwoLiVy8_lCoEh1MoVNd7zGMLY4lVp5TzX0A/s3247/271EFB67-8176-46D2-A437-D55EB13232A0_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3247" data-original-width="2791" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Mn_ue2Aamo37Rrb96y4saGlTVOF1Qf7NX64EQ371FVUaetwqslmWihQ3bl-g4qNrfcfpiAxNeENDT5s8tuE5sf5uMvLJ5g7YsJpPB0DPoLhXOZ1EuIkGaV4Pvc0dexVU3De1uDl4N57NBTq9nkhwoLiVy8_lCoEh1MoVNd7zGMLY4lVp5TzX0A/w344-h400/271EFB67-8176-46D2-A437-D55EB13232A0_1_201_a.jpeg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkHCmReqnEsO_9baWBTyOA04d-jfYmoyH0W3kidKF2NC45aaEDCpBFM5JdCmwrsJwv6W_J-GL3ZL5D8bBoLcJbrapNQsGuQsV7QwpZ5-Z25WZiFW0eu-GXFtLuRYsfRbyXhOemCg5-vS79PRYTtPHLrqhYA16E9nGhMq-nuq0xypXL5rFi8w7_A/s3132/E8CA862F-A9E9-4215-9C4F-58F243F11D0C_1_201_a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3132" data-original-width="2982" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkHCmReqnEsO_9baWBTyOA04d-jfYmoyH0W3kidKF2NC45aaEDCpBFM5JdCmwrsJwv6W_J-GL3ZL5D8bBoLcJbrapNQsGuQsV7QwpZ5-Z25WZiFW0eu-GXFtLuRYsfRbyXhOemCg5-vS79PRYTtPHLrqhYA16E9nGhMq-nuq0xypXL5rFi8w7_A/w381-h400/E8CA862F-A9E9-4215-9C4F-58F243F11D0C_1_201_a.jpeg" width="381" /></a></div><br /><div>These are pretty much all my sewing projects since the last <a href="https://aruri.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-years-update-of-my-handmade-adventure.html#google_vignette">update</a> . I'm very happy with my creations this year! For more pictures and details, do visit my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aruri.handmade/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://shopee.com.my/shop/157837751">shopee</a> and <a href="https://www.lazada.com.my/shop/aruri-handmade/?spm=a2o4k.pdp_revamp.seller.1.122327e98DiVqI&itemId=3631898268&channelSource=pdp">lazada</a> online shops, luv.</div><div><br /></div><div>ps. I have also designed some sticker sheets which I will post separately. So excited!</div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-39355861148381759592023-06-25T18:22:00.002+08:002023-06-25T20:17:03.087+08:00I have enough on my plate<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNakbPMWkXjx6j_RCAsFIDMzZ6FZEslFyRgfpnZ0oqgMi_QSR6Kwm7vM4iHKHThnd8BJxoZbhfC3MvpA1CBnTaEwAgCkYcO1ZYfR7eVIEs4OdMszL9Oh3uZkLVYE4eSefbHDvt5Kby04v8TxBH_IKFoiMQ1ZBTqFIHwjj0yv-rd0W6GVevo1wPg/s1080/I%20have%20enough%20on%20my%20plate.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNakbPMWkXjx6j_RCAsFIDMzZ6FZEslFyRgfpnZ0oqgMi_QSR6Kwm7vM4iHKHThnd8BJxoZbhfC3MvpA1CBnTaEwAgCkYcO1ZYfR7eVIEs4OdMszL9Oh3uZkLVYE4eSefbHDvt5Kby04v8TxBH_IKFoiMQ1ZBTqFIHwjj0yv-rd0W6GVevo1wPg/w640-h640/I%20have%20enough%20on%20my%20plate.png" width="640" /></a></div><br />"There will come a time when you have accumulated enough pretty things and no amount of prettier things can make you happy anymore" -me<div> <div>Lately I have been feeling overwhelmed by things, both physical and digital. Too many things in this world. Too many things in my house. Too many things on my plate. <p></p><p>The culprit that is causing me to feel this way is the availability of things. It is now SOOOO easy to get your hands on that pretty thing by online shopping. And it is also soooo easy to find pretty images by endless scrolling on socials. Overload of information, visual stimulation, inspirational ideas...</p><p>Anyways, I am now trying to enjoy the good things on my plate. And to FINISH them.</p><p><br /></p></div></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-45164196679262232492023-05-28T21:06:00.003+08:002023-05-28T21:06:36.231+08:00JAROI visited JARO in May 2023, and it's still one of my favourite places in Johor Bahru. There's always something about that place that gives me the feeling of calm and nostalgia. Or maybe I just love rattan.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some pictures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBTx73v77f9hGMSBnFogsc0O_h-QxlpO8gLpO_XdRfpVg5_oncCpSlDwK6NL9y_WfW-YqpKT56DdHY71Vc22zN45Jiyu4-smvaNwAw68MYjvIYoDEZaOyShyqeq9Lt8WQE1IK77OHMOqKcmzqdJf4Qli5S5BKfJiXpx70JDLsJfHIIjLn8rw/s4032/E933D4C2-4F1C-484D-A7FF-C808FBCF7AC0.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBTx73v77f9hGMSBnFogsc0O_h-QxlpO8gLpO_XdRfpVg5_oncCpSlDwK6NL9y_WfW-YqpKT56DdHY71Vc22zN45Jiyu4-smvaNwAw68MYjvIYoDEZaOyShyqeq9Lt8WQE1IK77OHMOqKcmzqdJf4Qli5S5BKfJiXpx70JDLsJfHIIjLn8rw/w640-h480/E933D4C2-4F1C-484D-A7FF-C808FBCF7AC0.heic" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There is also a single-storey house.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PpVxIevYK1bXmcFZLr-EGxCUzO-SVxpStJS5y6uwgl9FMUQy8DwGp_LDQlrJa2wMQdYdCK-dDTkeFpJL9UoNXDHYdov3Tx8-v0o-7Z2jb0XqL1OXg08rZNToO3C2rD7rCb8bIb2xcqHm8fwApcuKcAIV5bscQnLvcXCZGonLKpGWWEsIRt4/s4032/39DDF4CE-F71C-4588-AD96-DFBBF60D6D98.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PpVxIevYK1bXmcFZLr-EGxCUzO-SVxpStJS5y6uwgl9FMUQy8DwGp_LDQlrJa2wMQdYdCK-dDTkeFpJL9UoNXDHYdov3Tx8-v0o-7Z2jb0XqL1OXg08rZNToO3C2rD7rCb8bIb2xcqHm8fwApcuKcAIV5bscQnLvcXCZGonLKpGWWEsIRt4/w480-h640/39DDF4CE-F71C-4588-AD96-DFBBF60D6D98.heic" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cute table and chair set for children.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTMODFFCUPmZ9DHQRP4NxdEcMX1UQbaNjesrVHupKcFjHj5AAqx8Tp8vwfYQo-eyWOaTJi5STw1jNvctf0aSN_Sz-uVwnwpgVsrafC4cw0u5kIUn4Fxfy21Us3kUeLDIZxiYjApYPpu2O07T1LsAE5o9-ezWTVZjSOCougYNrltlZXQ-kiWM/s4032/A88E4B2C-5A18-4B26-A57B-31D9972530C2.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTMODFFCUPmZ9DHQRP4NxdEcMX1UQbaNjesrVHupKcFjHj5AAqx8Tp8vwfYQo-eyWOaTJi5STw1jNvctf0aSN_Sz-uVwnwpgVsrafC4cw0u5kIUn4Fxfy21Us3kUeLDIZxiYjApYPpu2O07T1LsAE5o9-ezWTVZjSOCougYNrltlZXQ-kiWM/w480-h640/A88E4B2C-5A18-4B26-A57B-31D9972530C2.heic" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div>I fall in love with this place over and over again...</div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-26937313210052948152023-05-27T18:43:00.001+08:002023-05-27T21:05:02.885+08:00Day Trip in Singapore 2023 - Sentosa Skyline Luge, 4D Adventureland, Headrock VR - Funan Digital Mall - Vivo City - Orchard Road<p>This trip was 100 percent customised for my boys. I took one week to plan our itinerary and routes, same as when I planned for our <a href="http://aruri.blogspot.com/2019/06/osaka-kyoto-2019.html" target="_blank">Japan trip</a> last time, LOL. Post-pandemic holiday planning is very different, you know. Must have objectives, targets and plan Bs, and mine was:</p><p>Objectives: Fun thrills, memory refresher of Singapore and introduction to Singapore's specialty F&Bs</p><p>Targets: Sentosa, Funan digital mall, Orchard Road, Mr.Bean, MOS burger, Don Don Donki</p><p>I wasn't so anxious about the Causeway traffic this time even though it was the start of Johor's school holidays and also Singapore's one-month long school holidays. We woke up casually at 8am, ding-dong here, ding-dong there and started our drive in. Traffic was surprisingly good; Malaysia customs were clear, and just the usual slight jam approaching Singapore immigration counters. We arrived at <a href="https://www.vivocity.com.sg/" target="_blank">Vivo City mall</a> at around 10.30am and headed first to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MrBeanSingapore/">Mr.Bean</a> stall for their pancakes. Boys gave thumb's up, heh.</p><p>After brunch, we walked to Sentosa via the Sentosa Boardwalk. I read there are walkalators along the route but when we got there, ALL OF THEM were under maintenance. In fact it looked like they had no plans to make them work again. That part looked like Malaysia. The boardwalk was close to 600m and is sheltered all the way, so it wasn't bad. When we reached the end of the boardwalk, the area looked abandoned. I couldn't find the way to enter the Resorts World Sentosa, and no one was around so I got a bit creeped out. We walked further and it was a relief when I saw some humans at a distance! Really, it was a rare sight to see an area without any people, IN Singapore, that was what creeped me out.</p><p>Once we got in Sentosa, we sprang into action. First in the checklist, Skyline Luge! It's a fun thrilled activity where you sit on a luge and ride downhill on 4 different track variation, relying on gravitational pull, and at the end of the ride, you return to the starting point by chairlifts to repeat the ride if desired.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looks like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_M5Nlpf2ceNUtuS5GeAbVcF4h8xIciU05kqv7O7d9zEW4gBpXWlmnMerH3OLhpz8C4mfszCCRv11LnGdi5AYroBW21IsES_a05mv9OukI4kBeaiVu4uqaNKygsqbqZd80LnOHG71jWWz6x78q5I8JSucgqoBX34wQMkjGz9jBvyhbhxGIPQ/s800/Luge.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_M5Nlpf2ceNUtuS5GeAbVcF4h8xIciU05kqv7O7d9zEW4gBpXWlmnMerH3OLhpz8C4mfszCCRv11LnGdi5AYroBW21IsES_a05mv9OukI4kBeaiVu4uqaNKygsqbqZd80LnOHG71jWWz6x78q5I8JSucgqoBX34wQMkjGz9jBvyhbhxGIPQ/w400-h300/Luge.webp" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Source: Klook.com.sg</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9EWYT5Hn6UKJFB6KClsaWCgczGir2mTXh-iSlxeT8wMpkcWQ5zonyQsnSTlIIU9pXv1o2sn631QwBkv8kzqMKNownH_rqTy8ap9ypIffFQgU6zfurMt4IEwXJAb6KHtMU1DWrLgqFTVY25OzC0jrEoNFbttZoShml_orveXFXZhbDjN9DW6s/s4032/3B10D8CC-5C59-474A-8007-784500A0022B.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9EWYT5Hn6UKJFB6KClsaWCgczGir2mTXh-iSlxeT8wMpkcWQ5zonyQsnSTlIIU9pXv1o2sn631QwBkv8kzqMKNownH_rqTy8ap9ypIffFQgU6zfurMt4IEwXJAb6KHtMU1DWrLgqFTVY25OzC0jrEoNFbttZoShml_orveXFXZhbDjN9DW6s/w300-h400/3B10D8CC-5C59-474A-8007-784500A0022B.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got them the 4-in-1 ride tickets for S$35/pax at the counter. Many holiday-planning experts book by <a href="https://www.klook.com/en-MY/activity/132-skyline-luge-singapore/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1MajBhAcEiwAagW9McBunEBCWvSG-OtML-614tLzqaQTQPivByYvOlj-S7l0p5CljKArMBoCLWYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">klook</a> as it is discounted, but I didn't want to risk it, <i>manatau tak jadi masuk Singapore. </i>By the way, I came across this news that Skyline Luge is set to <a href="https://klfoodie.com/malaysias-first-skyline-luge-activity-park-set-to-open-at-gamuda-gardens-in-2023/" target="_blank">open in Malaysia end of 2023</a>, hurray!</div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG4A1B_EMS-dGL4DEOZ_e454mSoBUQ9aqP4Smr67k-Kjn1EU2wttZZauB9ie4LzCRQJDRZywb3frb9UVVlAnwK2sgzTyVerP5bYAuF_0SMeHkbbwFUEGToa6OHrFPdvn6ZY6Z8c69XbceYICE1sfBEENOOy8sssiGGJbRn7uYbEYwDKcx_Bs/s4032/01A68686-22C1-4069-850D-2F38AEACA83E.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJG4A1B_EMS-dGL4DEOZ_e454mSoBUQ9aqP4Smr67k-Kjn1EU2wttZZauB9ie4LzCRQJDRZywb3frb9UVVlAnwK2sgzTyVerP5bYAuF_0SMeHkbbwFUEGToa6OHrFPdvn6ZY6Z8c69XbceYICE1sfBEENOOy8sssiGGJbRn7uYbEYwDKcx_Bs/w300-h400/01A68686-22C1-4069-850D-2F38AEACA83E.heic" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, they watched two 4D shows at the 4D Adventureland; the Extreme Log Ride and Journey 2 Mysterious Island. 2 shows for 2 adults=S$61.80. Again, book with klook if you can.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHXRs1DtW1oyD5mDsruFf_TJ7NktK1nljN-uCJmUO6EzY5aifr2t2ohZ-YNW7ipg3mYIKwMnzMag6fmIHEtf0cRtOptKccZXHvGvO_q-6uQpx1xBOKbynUGj7siIlIaOCIsvWQQviIRY0Vp-e9OESasLOdZzzMx95tsezsXY1biLZI9TQ25Q/s4032/0D75C45E-BAEE-478A-809C-5C3C0E485A72.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHXRs1DtW1oyD5mDsruFf_TJ7NktK1nljN-uCJmUO6EzY5aifr2t2ohZ-YNW7ipg3mYIKwMnzMag6fmIHEtf0cRtOptKccZXHvGvO_q-6uQpx1xBOKbynUGj7siIlIaOCIsvWQQviIRY0Vp-e9OESasLOdZzzMx95tsezsXY1biLZI9TQ25Q/w300-h400/0D75C45E-BAEE-478A-809C-5C3C0E485A72.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last activity on the checklist, VR games at <a href="https://headrockvr.sg/" target="_blank">Headrock VR</a>. How can we miss this right.</div><div style="text-align: center;">3-games-for-2-pax combo ticket for S$68, plus S$5 for non-playing person aka me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzyzqFXmm6YIkIzwR5r5nxJ07M8c3sibdiKUNp1amMfRPSR6n8YPaEzhE0xcH_cJkhzuljo6JDJdWjx8A6Y0LFbM4QPYlY7XVJnb4Hbbceytbx2ZsorAysDMYEw0K8z1QAsyQCqWlruey20dttDNnltSdLTvUSs8BKerjCR1tAsizsQrp0eg/s4032/6A9D1E14-9F22-498C-AACF-3DCA70F6C33D.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzyzqFXmm6YIkIzwR5r5nxJ07M8c3sibdiKUNp1amMfRPSR6n8YPaEzhE0xcH_cJkhzuljo6JDJdWjx8A6Y0LFbM4QPYlY7XVJnb4Hbbceytbx2ZsorAysDMYEw0K8z1QAsyQCqWlruey20dttDNnltSdLTvUSs8BKerjCR1tAsizsQrp0eg/w300-h400/6A9D1E14-9F22-498C-AACF-3DCA70F6C33D.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daniel only played this Action VR. He said 'the rest looks boring'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizazuoJoMFSBfJbpv6-WjBAgVjH_gRpPzBt9SKqOj7gDDsAWSHRHfVh2FdW5bgd9Sl3kanKUysF-eVav3iuMMttZ1sHOnbeVUeNwkRyEQikuPAb8wE6nqPzemGbv_xAlyGV8mZztUfrSdXL2AtPqfdJs9sn1-xNdgKMBQtCh9mT1kJgyMSM6k/s4032/C26FB11B-8055-4E81-999A-F3B969FC5E6F.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizazuoJoMFSBfJbpv6-WjBAgVjH_gRpPzBt9SKqOj7gDDsAWSHRHfVh2FdW5bgd9Sl3kanKUysF-eVav3iuMMttZ1sHOnbeVUeNwkRyEQikuPAb8wE6nqPzemGbv_xAlyGV8mZztUfrSdXL2AtPqfdJs9sn1-xNdgKMBQtCh9mT1kJgyMSM6k/w300-h400/C26FB11B-8055-4E81-999A-F3B969FC5E6F.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Darren played the Beat Saber and Action VR.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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If you love to experience super strong wind blasting at you, try this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcqEqw5U3hxUmaEgVXCRiC3weZvKkwkqqjqFTCOk8GTy7oM4Y_uTdoqOVWUO9o6OzMikXihcXTo9q6bcRlurKMEU_1p4WbuvnEa9pwmCRn4pAwxI6_kbP9bv9G67_WejZ-68A-IeFnx4WMXu_wERUv1e2_Y0ewac-mrxSU2ZM1z_dCA0hU2c/s4032/E6ECDC6E-9FF3-4961-A989-CF8A054EADAD.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqcqEqw5U3hxUmaEgVXCRiC3weZvKkwkqqjqFTCOk8GTy7oM4Y_uTdoqOVWUO9o6OzMikXihcXTo9q6bcRlurKMEU_1p4WbuvnEa9pwmCRn4pAwxI6_kbP9bv9G67_WejZ-68A-IeFnx4WMXu_wERUv1e2_Y0ewac-mrxSU2ZM1z_dCA0hU2c/w400-h300/E6ECDC6E-9FF3-4961-A989-CF8A054EADAD.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />We did it, 3 target activities fulfilled! We headed back to Vivo City by monorail this time (so much faster and comfortable) for some commonly found local food ie. MOS burger and Old Chang Kee.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvQX2vct0PMt8aXYWB9WvIbgltQ8FNxjkBZ9hjxtcvDmPhT8Has67NpKmhBclsSUueiBAoUskrc_P7826wE4vUPSPy3_XK67aihyW0w7evrsZmk2V6SrPcSe4qZyiFTdlGWDrAB2rwxxCPVxXPrQdr7kORqdzaCX44okxY0Aw2mzF6MTXGcw/s4032/3F42E625-1909-465F-84A5-F7D15D31EDBF.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvQX2vct0PMt8aXYWB9WvIbgltQ8FNxjkBZ9hjxtcvDmPhT8Has67NpKmhBclsSUueiBAoUskrc_P7826wE4vUPSPy3_XK67aihyW0w7evrsZmk2V6SrPcSe4qZyiFTdlGWDrAB2rwxxCPVxXPrQdr7kORqdzaCX44okxY0Aw2mzF6MTXGcw/w300-h400/3F42E625-1909-465F-84A5-F7D15D31EDBF.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JORqPc1TQ3MNdLBwlQ3bAL_F_yeKmmF1U4QMY4Bi8GtShnd01ERj8BybQUdKk707Q7vJCmfZLGaNa8n8iFCgzTi3B6Rc4O0Dc-ntBnV5D-ey-WpJU37obNNRwd-dkiyk9_MWuwYfxEgN7NxpIkGyvOywrCg8PcIgaf06miGQvxlQyX86Ftk/s4032/F404FF3A-CA3A-4025-8C04-086E9DEF17E5.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>We saw a girl taking a picture here, and Darren wondered what if he took one standing BESIDE the wings instead. This is him joking around. Hahah, he is a funny guy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6yjScVqudA36IylsZ_5neLwRmgeO7_dCkx0CcSvGtxdPjc8MmkEtLfD1-nDdawk8r-tmbSuLAwKayqbyg49fn1M4a99pWjyxBoNKC3VHLaoOSp081OebQcnzDklqrJW1Y0xQl03gX1s3rA_wFiE7K2nzZzHSM0qN_ulLzZ86iL5DjqFOQIg/s4032/D083981E-6734-48B3-9301-5F60B26AFA75.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6yjScVqudA36IylsZ_5neLwRmgeO7_dCkx0CcSvGtxdPjc8MmkEtLfD1-nDdawk8r-tmbSuLAwKayqbyg49fn1M4a99pWjyxBoNKC3VHLaoOSp081OebQcnzDklqrJW1Y0xQl03gX1s3rA_wFiE7K2nzZzHSM0qN_ulLzZ86iL5DjqFOQIg/w300-h400/D083981E-6734-48B3-9301-5F60B26AFA75.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Next, we wandered purposely to Orchard, specifically Far East SC, in aim to find the lowest priced Legend of Zelda game.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A brief walk along one part of Orchard road.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8AXcnArvrCeiW7_bf0tGBpv_6aeuVD3VGIlmIRuXE3vEa0vxXTJNxe-WmFd_p5v7W90s91qzAUUWv-9pMWM0gl9PuSJoXlkZp5G-U8ICfM2pmgNn8LtIk_VU1T_nLcZJRn4ZYeekL0X9TdVCnNzv1xocgWTFcQB_O9XaMbFW5Ti_ScVBulU/s3088/2A8D481F-DC33-40F8-B82B-932FC2B34EDD_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8AXcnArvrCeiW7_bf0tGBpv_6aeuVD3VGIlmIRuXE3vEa0vxXTJNxe-WmFd_p5v7W90s91qzAUUWv-9pMWM0gl9PuSJoXlkZp5G-U8ICfM2pmgNn8LtIk_VU1T_nLcZJRn4ZYeekL0X9TdVCnNzv1xocgWTFcQB_O9XaMbFW5Ti_ScVBulU/w300-h400/2A8D481F-DC33-40F8-B82B-932FC2B34EDD_1_201_a.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFif9duNoQZ_3IM_5hP8UD1qjM4t7aar8wQi6WbAyNZ7tjebQS0PPUDGIyBL7sR3ZB0nrYEJHn1xPSqhSpo0mxoOP9FV29hI9hcm7L1n0aJsWn3fYHr7YvFPZSCCCxEpD6rg8mrJJ_jI4ZnJfcfrT-RwyLHeHwISmspy9_37jDMew-bZuqEs8/s4032/BECA0307-8AF7-4F1F-88AB-18861DFFEE13.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFif9duNoQZ_3IM_5hP8UD1qjM4t7aar8wQi6WbAyNZ7tjebQS0PPUDGIyBL7sR3ZB0nrYEJHn1xPSqhSpo0mxoOP9FV29hI9hcm7L1n0aJsWn3fYHr7YvFPZSCCCxEpD6rg8mrJJ_jI4ZnJfcfrT-RwyLHeHwISmspy9_37jDMew-bZuqEs8/w300-h400/BECA0307-8AF7-4F1F-88AB-18861DFFEE13.heic" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And we found it in <a href="https://www.qisahn.com/" target="_blank">Qisahn</a>! It was a cozy gaming shop in this old old shopping building, a stark contrast to the other malls around it, especially ION Orchard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy boy here.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHZf47_M5N_p_m4pQdqtOgRR9xRHbUJCGfp3DhBhJvZToFatKy_-JgRAY6trKSHLKZefxxitFn7rBs9rcYedQ_z_mnFWiHnUXFLADFqpJFoMkOOl7fJOdi_9eFat80a3Hi3iFU2gamJT_XHBSnBQw3Je0U7OMxDxRNpiplWXXyFnMm-ldiu0/s4032/9824FFB5-EA6D-4693-AF72-5579837A1147.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHZf47_M5N_p_m4pQdqtOgRR9xRHbUJCGfp3DhBhJvZToFatKy_-JgRAY6trKSHLKZefxxitFn7rBs9rcYedQ_z_mnFWiHnUXFLADFqpJFoMkOOl7fJOdi_9eFat80a3Hi3iFU2gamJT_XHBSnBQw3Je0U7OMxDxRNpiplWXXyFnMm-ldiu0/w300-h400/9824FFB5-EA6D-4693-AF72-5579837A1147.heic" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mission accomplished! So all we needed to do now is head back to Vivo City. Gosh I am so glad the MRT brown TEL line is in operation now. No need to go through many stops and transfers. It was just 3 stops from Orchard to Outram Park, a transfer to the purple line, and one stop to Harbourfront.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though it was just the last short route back, at this point, my legs were starting to sore already.</div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last stop, Don Don Donki! The boys weren't as bright-eyed as I thought they'd be, considering it was their first time here, I think we were all very tired already.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was still excited to be here anyway, haha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFW8-9WhGSmhB17sAMWV0ErKky7V72cf-EnwGQeAv-tiWidNBIlk4aXuGU5zNUHbJwYuCSPl4byGkUBQhE87Veb4q54yBzr_o8YnbqVl_D3xKIbwePPYG4ET5HeoRsLhQTujc5hnTuoer-x5evkdUCd9hzNC6pzFvF-wivoS-hH9zOY0aVPuU/s4032/8EC44370-6244-4980-A0D8-587DE4DC4CDA.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFW8-9WhGSmhB17sAMWV0ErKky7V72cf-EnwGQeAv-tiWidNBIlk4aXuGU5zNUHbJwYuCSPl4byGkUBQhE87Veb4q54yBzr_o8YnbqVl_D3xKIbwePPYG4ET5HeoRsLhQTujc5hnTuoer-x5evkdUCd9hzNC6pzFvF-wivoS-hH9zOY0aVPuU/w300-h400/8EC44370-6244-4980-A0D8-587DE4DC4CDA.heic" width="300" /></a></div><br />We then dragged our poor sore feet back to my car. The traffic back to JB via Causeway was also surprisingly ok, not the massive type you'd expect on a Friday night, also at the start of Singapore school holidays. <div><br /></div><div>I thank God for this fruitful day and a wonderful bonding with my boys.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-16518072573870574092023-05-09T15:14:00.003+08:002023-05-27T21:05:15.338+08:00A Year's Update of My Handmade Adventure<p>I've never felt so contented in my designing and crafting journey these 2 years, all because I had all the time and freedom to focus on it a.k.a no longer have full-time employment. Hahah.</p><p>In a nutshell, my days revolve around chauffeuring my sons from school, settling their lunches, help with homework, laundry, cooking dinner Mon-Fri, house-cleaning and in between those activities I design, paint, draw and sew. The highlight of my 2022 was participating in two craft market in JB.</p><p>Two amazing years of this routine and I'm still not tired of it yet! I guess crafting is really in my blood. </p><p>SO... I will let these photos speak for me now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKoR01b-zOmZMcfmGJISoXlY_5lxV8OWIDg9oK6MIcFTsG5ep5DR8BBiIHkHYY9UA5Z7woGLaIVbsbRpr54Fczv35TbeLkgwvh3_87B-63fLfRPshh5x9ffBrDFw2LnJBdpuAQMj8wZh4s5MDkYgXoq2xTzWOS-gMnteDBAfBnrE2-Pukmgo/s3716/4AAC2FAA-E865-411C-A0AF-F340BF74A043_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3170" data-original-width="3716" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcKoR01b-zOmZMcfmGJISoXlY_5lxV8OWIDg9oK6MIcFTsG5ep5DR8BBiIHkHYY9UA5Z7woGLaIVbsbRpr54Fczv35TbeLkgwvh3_87B-63fLfRPshh5x9ffBrDFw2LnJBdpuAQMj8wZh4s5MDkYgXoq2xTzWOS-gMnteDBAfBnrE2-Pukmgo/w400-h341/4AAC2FAA-E865-411C-A0AF-F340BF74A043_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAt-xUq-_LlUZKpdQcF1N9SI0DrD7cLPVwRi9vM2NGIheI_L_jFdX0zULgWu13OAsUBxNuZLI6f9wEXSJwMxbbNX__zxli4ylkHe9b4TxmDtdI-yixKQyqqC7qZpeXHEQhPbY8U0eBhaaGU2V7z8b4VoclKHVqsVxq3qQp7dutrPf-rj_2XRc/s3125/68C6A478-3A05-4493-B160-42D0A837EE1A_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3190" data-original-width="3190" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcP2vejiLCPPhy2uNcs4MgBEIQopJwunH1Df7SiDff4msbwpNuZpj0Sh3PsmzBOTYfVPC7jmhEQwgNoJkIFaeNCOeSxvdvxbTp85woJXdekRLa1fJozv-EdlahWRqw8svjHrN59cUUY72e7Q23slBtCYy1vN-1N1fsRjVWAtRynfGqNnbP4x0/w400-h400/F42AD78B-6C05-4AB0-A616-EF9450755ED4_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I took these shots to showcase a themed collection of all my small creations ie. pouches, mini drawstring pouches, five stones game, wooden beads necklaces, card tags and decor trays.</p><p style="text-align: center;">These 2 years, I made a lot of bags too.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Tried this new bag type, the dainty rounded corner bag.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfrkM2gcqjhF2S36btYeMv7ROaBjSVWSLDMZkWyiJtN3cXtx2XCVnyWb-ZnLIHuUJlJWLuMASW0ODMYKEGaj8M2J9yOYqE8YVI7iT8VkoQB-ldIBIcfxoZXeouWPtKjcd01THOT8o1W4ZJI6NcfVObOtbw4e00On72ZYdVX5g0AGiodICj1g/s3804/1C0A1EC1-B7F7-43A3-A0C0-ED011F1BE8EE_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Kinda cute.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Ku9dSWZoXIBDxGfJm03PDyPSxnnjGMa84TF54wMJ_4b9QFfU4YvlRJeDRbVKZCWa2sxh26Gioei4LKVNoZW3RP2NM_1OEI1e8ixxJYGgvzvnMai_toOemsLGrHwHoplclhSxoTYN_raqpOEzURGenUeu9hLE9IY8vnn1svOsNXOztue6L7M/s4038/2B0E0DB2-8DA3-4813-A772-6F7E4DEEC098_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4038" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Ku9dSWZoXIBDxGfJm03PDyPSxnnjGMa84TF54wMJ_4b9QFfU4YvlRJeDRbVKZCWa2sxh26Gioei4LKVNoZW3RP2NM_1OEI1e8ixxJYGgvzvnMai_toOemsLGrHwHoplclhSxoTYN_raqpOEzURGenUeu9hLE9IY8vnn1svOsNXOztue6L7M/w343-h400/2B0E0DB2-8DA3-4813-A772-6F7E4DEEC098_1_201_a.jpeg" width="343" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiks5uldYoHtU9mf6CyCE3AVcVIe7PXVKCQfUg1IHyv7CBtIlUfCfoUKDMD6A6qROuMt0KM3CycZzcIfm8I3dkCJgwI5buD0A1CEV3198pGLRRtZMzY2vhJdI8Nwld_f_uxGH6csUD5K1hU2bW6H-Awzbvomffso5GLlldK3QTC5hcHZhB4rbw/s5184/5193EB31-5B0D-42A2-870A-6DB2CA8306D4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I was quite obsessed with making some of the bags in this book.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1S8z0N_HGvJT-YcDxhbuWpYMYYyX6k8q_YGeyBgSZ5VAMJTPKqoZbyyWDZsh8-V7QWkg2MbabywZxmJUeGn_jKTG40B8nK4AggJlG8RWOrZLhtfboqkhclVokzvO1BMXlsKbf1T8fRlpuScvVVDLjcR3P_49IUQ1_u1tDnOJ8orlv4W4fCE/s4032/IMG_5346.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1S8z0N_HGvJT-YcDxhbuWpYMYYyX6k8q_YGeyBgSZ5VAMJTPKqoZbyyWDZsh8-V7QWkg2MbabywZxmJUeGn_jKTG40B8nK4AggJlG8RWOrZLhtfboqkhclVokzvO1BMXlsKbf1T8fRlpuScvVVDLjcR3P_49IUQ1_u1tDnOJ8orlv4W4fCE/w300-h400/IMG_5346.HEIC" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0_f7tQ13B0DKK5y_VMGmBFjqvaOkV7gsFcFxBxdx2Hj7YfHa4F2PO84k9kvVaulYQhn3tymCB29h2KCk142gQl3RU2FR1mltJ5vXTlhPs1o1-jbdSX2NsGA3Rnj9rY19STqz5KK1Hilwzhbw0HWrfs8Ma3V1jTAMLFd7SNuB1BFqAhPZQCs/s4032/IMG_5347.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0_f7tQ13B0DKK5y_VMGmBFjqvaOkV7gsFcFxBxdx2Hj7YfHa4F2PO84k9kvVaulYQhn3tymCB29h2KCk142gQl3RU2FR1mltJ5vXTlhPs1o1-jbdSX2NsGA3Rnj9rY19STqz5KK1Hilwzhbw0HWrfs8Ma3V1jTAMLFd7SNuB1BFqAhPZQCs/w300-h400/IMG_5347.HEIC" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So very happy with these!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuwDGvgC_YukWgghTFe-oCsN46pfWA9ByxFK7Pr9WZpzDAvH_DRycmj9Kr-_VUwHTcXBkx4Dyezw_Dw7ausW0XzhrudQBVOMeo1NkE280B67Hj1BYWpehbxSMsGdHxW1HicXrAV2TUbFkdUm7GbVt0b1gm4YYyLlaENH3oovZMbJjNX6MQ6I/s3850/9AD6316F-6D80-44CD-91C9-7960A9E8F1E0_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3850" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuwDGvgC_YukWgghTFe-oCsN46pfWA9ByxFK7Pr9WZpzDAvH_DRycmj9Kr-_VUwHTcXBkx4Dyezw_Dw7ausW0XzhrudQBVOMeo1NkE280B67Hj1BYWpehbxSMsGdHxW1HicXrAV2TUbFkdUm7GbVt0b1gm4YYyLlaENH3oovZMbJjNX6MQ6I/w400-h359/9AD6316F-6D80-44CD-91C9-7960A9E8F1E0_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLkBkmbVn5A8n9mJEqpJko3UkwnD4DCF_QxYJlV6QdPpMu5yicLttAcVUoU5m2ys3twNv4YGKPjKQN7BqT_uBdnszTLFDGNb0BtfaTP3XR1_6-vdFWiKVdceqsrE3V3ulBVvNTGgRI4SSHOvKc-fcGLL_Pcjg7b-3MKwENsa0g_8rYJ-rVuI/s3440/1D5D3DEA-3771-4FD0-8517-2CD2FB789732_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3434" data-original-width="3440" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLkBkmbVn5A8n9mJEqpJko3UkwnD4DCF_QxYJlV6QdPpMu5yicLttAcVUoU5m2ys3twNv4YGKPjKQN7BqT_uBdnszTLFDGNb0BtfaTP3XR1_6-vdFWiKVdceqsrE3V3ulBVvNTGgRI4SSHOvKc-fcGLL_Pcjg7b-3MKwENsa0g_8rYJ-rVuI/w400-h399/1D5D3DEA-3771-4FD0-8517-2CD2FB789732_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9OPa406QWzCXw633c0kRj2EurtSYJH8aOdc8GphMTCiWsVxwsCvyxlRIRgN2ad5H14qgGs2yxKa8tJGSnsRmA32ci6VzZu9i4w0_KReUCafSCCsnj6twOCNqiqiUCxujOEyl7CQPgcdRiL7JZ8zP-SuqjoFKuF9jD-aax6bxjRNbpA9Gr-E/s3828/68F0D931-3226-48DF-9768-F513FC12C7DD_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3828" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9OPa406QWzCXw633c0kRj2EurtSYJH8aOdc8GphMTCiWsVxwsCvyxlRIRgN2ad5H14qgGs2yxKa8tJGSnsRmA32ci6VzZu9i4w0_KReUCafSCCsnj6twOCNqiqiUCxujOEyl7CQPgcdRiL7JZ8zP-SuqjoFKuF9jD-aax6bxjRNbpA9Gr-E/w400-h361/68F0D931-3226-48DF-9768-F513FC12C7DD_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At the same time, I was also trying out this bag style with a rather special handle made from bias tape. There was more manual stitching involved for this style, but it turned out very pretty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONYgYeL3LXyzzHJUizXiWKRrKIdG802JPaxPzyQ2Pw55vK8NC4OiqKoDmnwdHmpdFHnW_RaJb1WHdTZxgljHo2LWiWZM51TREGSQRlkXVtlUsqXZiVdRtD75BxTYBTqkKia3gehBLOWMj5J2rz1f_3u8KFJt8N5-fGOuxPnsQgud2a9NH8rg/s2944/9F001A4B-94C9-42B2-ABB5-A99A44436EDC_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONYgYeL3LXyzzHJUizXiWKRrKIdG802JPaxPzyQ2Pw55vK8NC4OiqKoDmnwdHmpdFHnW_RaJb1WHdTZxgljHo2LWiWZM51TREGSQRlkXVtlUsqXZiVdRtD75BxTYBTqkKia3gehBLOWMj5J2rz1f_3u8KFJt8N5-fGOuxPnsQgud2a9NH8rg/w375-h400/9F001A4B-94C9-42B2-ABB5-A99A44436EDC_1_201_a.jpeg" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyeipnxJnS_LEOQOMQJZAmuLA86iqTt8xcGbaq6PH7SRt9cVqI0k9RiSuYOQAHYCRtzhuvhsKmDka-9PjjK7NzXAGlgdEnsg3LDv1T9aXsUPDK-v-xLMPZRyztn_4EaNGcz9PjrVvc4gCGsofoVD00pPghiMho2SM3ZPVoAxOnAlLw4uvVhI/s4071/99B297B3-9B7A-4741-A01F-ACB5B28F4D7F_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Checked one of my biggest bucket list..woo hoo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jio Market at Jalan Tan Hiok Neem 13-14 Aug 2022</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is literally my dream come true. I had always wanted to have a shop in this heritage retro area, and setting a pop-up here is good enough!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1F2ey9crhfv6ScjBGjRBCpt7Ae8aLfQRrfwtb3GdlCkj6iW17z3mwmplRAkSvqCve9pLkz8F23BoyJvmzGFewzJvMcg0mXo7QZxYctktMmg_vqGkqRqht-f1qgBA_bmAo0nTBE2ZfSHB33JmDksMMGH-mbEVPBQK09P3THrSo8cfbFt-14DQ/s4032/39231B56-BA2D-4B0E-A9E1-8A45D383A845.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1F2ey9crhfv6ScjBGjRBCpt7Ae8aLfQRrfwtb3GdlCkj6iW17z3mwmplRAkSvqCve9pLkz8F23BoyJvmzGFewzJvMcg0mXo7QZxYctktMmg_vqGkqRqht-f1qgBA_bmAo0nTBE2ZfSHB33JmDksMMGH-mbEVPBQK09P3THrSo8cfbFt-14DQ/w300-h400/39231B56-BA2D-4B0E-A9E1-8A45D383A845.heic" width="300" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0onZkbUkzxCxxNuUSHGJmKLxFQ9uDXhTOCVEokFYaabvI3ag4n9ZmCoosQlEUEJNWMN9SjOEtVbJOks1E8KAGeFG311Cs0egDEONqGH0rBFzbJmAavUzo3lX55G2JdWgJOZw8rhwKUrHNX23FIX2GrFJHppRA3V0-2ZF0Jgv8uBpopVYlOw/s4032/EF6B6A9B-B9AD-4069-9E81-833E990A1F7F.heic" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; 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Many of these projects and events just came along with the flow, and I don't think there anything more fulfilling than this kind of life. But I do need to improve a lot more on the marketing side as I'm not reaching more people as I should. I always imagine that there are more folks out there who loves what I create, and one day they will stumble upon my platforms. <i>Jia you</i> aruri!</div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-44762710633838484952022-04-24T21:52:00.006+08:002023-05-27T21:05:32.202+08:00Business and social online platforms<p>Being mid-forties starting an online handmade craft business in this digital era is quite a challenge, albeit an exciting one. It is also quite tiring! Especially if you are a <i>paokaliao</i> one-man show ie. design, brainstorm, make, amend, improve, take LOTS of good photos, take videos, list on Etsy, list on Shopee, list on Lazada, upload on Facebook page, upload on Instagram, upload on TikTok, blog, promote, promote AAAAAAND promote.</p><p>*catch breath*</p><p>So. Many. Platforms to keep track of.</p><p>Seriously, to learn all these, I have to delete 7 years of childhood memories to make space for new information storage. I'm now a screwed up adult. Heh.</p><p>Where was I? Oh yes, social media platforms, that have conveniently become business platforms too. I just created an account on TikTok and making videos last week, showcasing my handmade goodies for the first time. All the while, it has been photos only. Clean white background and my trusty digital SLR camera. With videos, a good tripod and smartphone is all you need. It takes me on average 5-10 minutes to record some satisfactory videos.... BUUUUUUT, 30 minutes to choose the song! HAH! </p><p>And then after uploading, I'm back at the main feed, I got hooked on the endless scrolling of funny POVs, funny cats, funny kids FOR 3 HOURS!</p><p>So addictive this TikTok. Very bad.</p><p>Oh, after uploading on TikTok, it will automatically direct me to Instagram to upload as well. ANOTHER 3 HOURS of scrolling through funny POVs, funny kids, funny cats, funny animals, amazing destinations, touching stories. 3 hours of laughing and crying.</p><p>I'm so tired.</p><p>Anyway, here are some new creations I made.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Casual handbags with key hook inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5LsTSgFbwJJQGehgG4eA1d_ELASZ8y6J2UpPmMU19cPChSh1xKLJIuY6yBy17wgBi3A--ykkU4HbCnBJLKAp5NT5oKui3Fm4d8cirPtif0WA0NvnEOa9YTqSCnUsFcmCKr0tUhtHjPsBQzysELfNPI6QJbLqH1ngL897AEuLyGvprNJZErI/s4757/3BEDC774-5FE1-41CC-B18D-920C67FDAECE_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4757" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5LsTSgFbwJJQGehgG4eA1d_ELASZ8y6J2UpPmMU19cPChSh1xKLJIuY6yBy17wgBi3A--ykkU4HbCnBJLKAp5NT5oKui3Fm4d8cirPtif0WA0NvnEOa9YTqSCnUsFcmCKr0tUhtHjPsBQzysELfNPI6QJbLqH1ngL897AEuLyGvprNJZErI/w400-h290/3BEDC774-5FE1-41CC-B18D-920C67FDAECE_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Decorative concrete oval trinket trays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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My painting mojo just hit me and this was sometime in February. I gathered these mini pots from Daiso, my favourite Martha Stewart Acrylic Paints, some brushes, and lots of design ideas brainstorming along the way. This project was more of a fun try-out. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Materials. Important tip for brush, use soft nylon flat type for acrylic painting, it gives a smoother finish. Another good alternative is sponge brush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5yWTjtde_J3Ks2ZxSR19-SA-gcqb5hhqqKy0DzfvjigeoN3iqOV77d0vKMdVPysbE3QvE1AJe6yy29nvROKDUODIV-utw8H29UGBqYeaILX6vEsc6mekYvB6LxwlzbRG5KeWDN2doQ0G6p_qeA1bb3_PLvT1RyhzqS4BM1mfOq_2RzElL1U/s5184/1D07DDA6-7A27-45CF-9BC5-A50288C3B6FD.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm5yWTjtde_J3Ks2ZxSR19-SA-gcqb5hhqqKy0DzfvjigeoN3iqOV77d0vKMdVPysbE3QvE1AJe6yy29nvROKDUODIV-utw8H29UGBqYeaILX6vEsc6mekYvB6LxwlzbRG5KeWDN2doQ0G6p_qeA1bb3_PLvT1RyhzqS4BM1mfOq_2RzElL1U/w400-h266/1D07DDA6-7A27-45CF-9BC5-A50288C3B6FD.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First coating always look uneven because terracotta clay is porous and absorbs water and water-based paints.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_H-UNiiLEgq-hKYxQdcUFaTJnYg1hL_LBoXJ6YwLW10F5NCcDefZ_GrPdlTX2XLL5cqmzSTSqcN5cG40y6TngD8gsNJYOn2nawdV1-WYU6XI7256_WsebVpPHSWN9sFwbyKJ4WUIL6zW6weN__2RQE30r-FrGEE_8SU4HNeCAE8j-iTP-ns/s3456/EE98B7F5-9C0E-4B6A-848E-6ECAC1B663D9_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3106" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_H-UNiiLEgq-hKYxQdcUFaTJnYg1hL_LBoXJ6YwLW10F5NCcDefZ_GrPdlTX2XLL5cqmzSTSqcN5cG40y6TngD8gsNJYOn2nawdV1-WYU6XI7256_WsebVpPHSWN9sFwbyKJ4WUIL6zW6weN__2RQE30r-FrGEE_8SU4HNeCAE8j-iTP-ns/w360-h400/EE98B7F5-9C0E-4B6A-848E-6ECAC1B663D9_1_201_a.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It will take a few coating to finally look like this, at least 3.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zByNXj36U5I0pg1tEl1phi8jKwFzgXj_GF8VCAfkaZD-uPjFPpt842eQa3OE8edzRUOXQBK8sezEe4gTA_fyw2qPnsqjG0B5nirtTNC0n0Tdhn1zyPXQC9o-D72g-iGv_Gs3Z304RuuSitRYEvJQaqvktPW4HLL5uIk-ik36BNz3iNUHYsk/s3456/DBC080F1-E065-4289-B041-B0BBC9ABB01F_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3185" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zByNXj36U5I0pg1tEl1phi8jKwFzgXj_GF8VCAfkaZD-uPjFPpt842eQa3OE8edzRUOXQBK8sezEe4gTA_fyw2qPnsqjG0B5nirtTNC0n0Tdhn1zyPXQC9o-D72g-iGv_Gs3Z304RuuSitRYEvJQaqvktPW4HLL5uIk-ik36BNz3iNUHYsk/w369-h400/DBC080F1-E065-4289-B041-B0BBC9ABB01F_1_201_a.jpeg" width="369" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After painting the base colour on the pots, it was time to create different designs. Here are some of the methods I used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I created a scalloped pattern using masking tape cut with scallop scissors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lHZTZ_WYZYgf9CHNEfzxdUdYOFVKQCTNpdlQlvMw3ddRbt9bfycRPUH5Jf0-pRX_MUKw1-LkDInS6n-3zBb_8GRgD8ikpKRmi6MnE5KMD91yqb0T7BR5eloWvNO4_r3hYDUuensQrkkZwfSacujKmYt5-_MN2WenmLd0DfpeThrBGKHiws0/s5184/7DACA043-217B-4FEC-AA38-F33D40E9ECB0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lHZTZ_WYZYgf9CHNEfzxdUdYOFVKQCTNpdlQlvMw3ddRbt9bfycRPUH5Jf0-pRX_MUKw1-LkDInS6n-3zBb_8GRgD8ikpKRmi6MnE5KMD91yqb0T7BR5eloWvNO4_r3hYDUuensQrkkZwfSacujKmYt5-_MN2WenmLd0DfpeThrBGKHiws0/s5184/7DACA043-217B-4FEC-AA38-F33D40E9ECB0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4037" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLtkMMaiETSfYC7uPuh6eOpuDzSQLTFDxLzQpLKsArA85HmRk_XPaPchTktDzvu4Rra1I4MFftY9l8Ppwx3Y9dr_8ft5lpPBifSi05OprDV6J52UJTJ1JGyvh8mkYe3sf17A88ZbIvTInjfuSxNyWKLPpGz75_Pp-drmdUCXImUL9UhhL_hgk/w400-h343/BBCB5064-DCC6-491C-AA1F-2E0313789CF1_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These patterns were drawn using permanent marker pens.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFAYmjIPI_fZAJ552otWQbzqQECE8_9BTmNSOQfFMZJ8TQJLpsH8fBSddyujfoXpnf3Mi6LjOiYlm3KmGL6zZ3I02-mFLjCTdMko28f66G4EVVewZHh8GigBQU5MDE09nz_4XKn_UmTK731ri_oMcAOlVaNrIo_dB_IFADl0mktLdZ1dkBWU/s5184/F3B373BF-81D8-4565-A8DF-E3E257FD8180.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFAYmjIPI_fZAJ552otWQbzqQECE8_9BTmNSOQfFMZJ8TQJLpsH8fBSddyujfoXpnf3Mi6LjOiYlm3KmGL6zZ3I02-mFLjCTdMko28f66G4EVVewZHh8GigBQU5MDE09nz_4XKn_UmTK731ri_oMcAOlVaNrIo_dB_IFADl0mktLdZ1dkBWU/w400-h266/F3B373BF-81D8-4565-A8DF-E3E257FD8180.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also painted a terrazzo pattern and this was surprisingly easy because the shapes, size and positions are so random that it's OK even if you made a mistake. The only hard part is choosing the colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGOKG7jZ9d5RXI4kwAS4ntbU69qaKtuQZcELVOFK9veVcO98i00UEH54DAIkc0IJ0aiBvDR5e_L-Nz6W_Ws5udueempN5oFEnpA2w0D5QuwVdFGXhmKnWTLWvLUsuDM0hKMNXJ7pL5WrSazFNuGYPtFhSDIqrCjNv3FOj5yVfUOaxsLogTLI/s3456/1429343D-8384-4769-BD6F-D3B8F039B0F9_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3456" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGOKG7jZ9d5RXI4kwAS4ntbU69qaKtuQZcELVOFK9veVcO98i00UEH54DAIkc0IJ0aiBvDR5e_L-Nz6W_Ws5udueempN5oFEnpA2w0D5QuwVdFGXhmKnWTLWvLUsuDM0hKMNXJ7pL5WrSazFNuGYPtFhSDIqrCjNv3FOj5yVfUOaxsLogTLI/w400-h400/1429343D-8384-4769-BD6F-D3B8F039B0F9_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So fun. The next step is to add wording/name on the plain ones. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPw-J7YDjUiP7Vgu1XASNd0_ENkB0t6KwVsdJkmAbq0Bgx2IIqovGsasR3M5Q3esRqUul_OGCrt4zq5qlkmEmSR_hwknFlT18YNjngze_crwRZLqj_0aXOHOesnqd6C3Y0DCiNPBt2fOMPq74kCtI9NBOaN3cDLeFlrAubjqpW3vNees5sLiM/s3047/AC1D12A6-CE7E-4DAD-84F8-C98E350D10E6_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3047" data-original-width="2915" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPw-J7YDjUiP7Vgu1XASNd0_ENkB0t6KwVsdJkmAbq0Bgx2IIqovGsasR3M5Q3esRqUul_OGCrt4zq5qlkmEmSR_hwknFlT18YNjngze_crwRZLqj_0aXOHOesnqd6C3Y0DCiNPBt2fOMPq74kCtI9NBOaN3cDLeFlrAubjqpW3vNees5sLiM/w612-h640/AC1D12A6-CE7E-4DAD-84F8-C98E350D10E6_1_201_a.jpeg" width="612" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some styling shots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwenCbOWjWW-qo9t8Eb5Sz8AMzD35S0pOssifphErSHa4xUKVBx46mHFx5WB4ZSAQLPf9KuZ6ULPQLrnkELNVjT3JhU1ONtrn2hlZzQORWAlnKDqJx7GjYmxBEZe53e8WelXgSGi9JNob8ZyfNvDgieGdgsxfI8HzsRgicGJk_MFmBirRlK0/s4166/B6D983DE-1E6B-46F0-AA7B-198D7662E404_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4166" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwenCbOWjWW-qo9t8Eb5Sz8AMzD35S0pOssifphErSHa4xUKVBx46mHFx5WB4ZSAQLPf9KuZ6ULPQLrnkELNVjT3JhU1ONtrn2hlZzQORWAlnKDqJx7GjYmxBEZe53e8WelXgSGi9JNob8ZyfNvDgieGdgsxfI8HzsRgicGJk_MFmBirRlK0/w400-h331/B6D983DE-1E6B-46F0-AA7B-198D7662E404_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79-Be5NU6GXrYyyVQztnkFN-JZvh5D6Xa_BrZ7gj84lPuCmyJR20oY-Krs9DtTvgXWIjkWZhTw8MQo3KXpYpyFREGOLJxco9DqXaCMNm-VlCIsiI4ZbxgozNkMaX-iCjwWu92azGcJuY2Fgxzy022z1mwZyTdFhVzEfZ432dkiauKiwmqQlk/s4002/B6967318-AC0D-466B-8064-517D2FFE08F1_1_201_a.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4002" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79-Be5NU6GXrYyyVQztnkFN-JZvh5D6Xa_BrZ7gj84lPuCmyJR20oY-Krs9DtTvgXWIjkWZhTw8MQo3KXpYpyFREGOLJxco9DqXaCMNm-VlCIsiI4ZbxgozNkMaX-iCjwWu92azGcJuY2Fgxzy022z1mwZyTdFhVzEfZ432dkiauKiwmqQlk/w400-h345/B6967318-AC0D-466B-8064-517D2FFE08F1_1_201_a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Other than flower pots, I think it'd be cool to make them as candle vessels. So I bought some soy wax, wicks and fragrance, all excited to make candles for the first time. I'm a bit nervous about this one because I have never done any crafts that involves boiling / heating yet. I guess this will be another post, so stay tuned!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-46126375580920187302022-01-26T16:12:00.009+08:002023-05-27T21:05:32.202+08:00How To Sew Mitered Corner Hem - Tutorial<p>Mitered corners are when two edges meet at a 45 degree, creating a 90 degree corner. There are a few ways to sew a mitered corner hem and I've tried the simplest most 'shortcut' way which basically is estimate, fold and sew along as you see. Risky and not very neat. </p><p>I've searched for the proper and professional way on youtube and all of them involved drawing a lot of lines, and ironing. I am not a fan of drawing a lot of lines, also ironing if it's not necessary. </p><p>So I came up with my own modified version. And because drawing lots of lines is a hassle to me, I used my good ol' distance/width judgement with consistency. If you prefer drawing lines to be more confident, feel free and go ahead.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Prepare your fabric, tweezer to turn the corner inside out efficiently, fabric pen and ruler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimPgHizC4g7Pt25FiS90rjUQZWp37NFJM9Z28WxQQyhnddkt5pAbhuTWtUl0iAwvGKei9CcrXb6pH7f33nd3pXCxwjzc3wGeJPTAbdsTy6PvJ9bw4EIPFcPpbJ-6z8lxKCWdgVTuNcqi5HejQsJMlk_W1_aR0PpUi8KtiqI_1XwDlhZlBO1Js=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2874" data-original-width="3024" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimPgHizC4g7Pt25FiS90rjUQZWp37NFJM9Z28WxQQyhnddkt5pAbhuTWtUl0iAwvGKei9CcrXb6pH7f33nd3pXCxwjzc3wGeJPTAbdsTy6PvJ9bw4EIPFcPpbJ-6z8lxKCWdgVTuNcqi5HejQsJMlk_W1_aR0PpUi8KtiqI_1XwDlhZlBO1Js=w400-h380" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start a first fold on one side. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgetua-Y5SAXbVeFEuP5TwKM4asHRd7puFwIu9utaS5-MYbnxyknXf8x9LBEBpBJ1g4eKgbSMuoicaWfjWDCVSjZJ9YbEgSLUCLE_09YMWwfgccjSGG_Ywpq7sP3jnuBSu2GXpzE_-Ek60FXvY2l6c4gE-1zFY7Bq6ymxd0HR4nXpEM1u3rCeM=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgetua-Y5SAXbVeFEuP5TwKM4asHRd7puFwIu9utaS5-MYbnxyknXf8x9LBEBpBJ1g4eKgbSMuoicaWfjWDCVSjZJ9YbEgSLUCLE_09YMWwfgccjSGG_Ywpq7sP3jnuBSu2GXpzE_-Ek60FXvY2l6c4gE-1zFY7Bq6ymxd0HR4nXpEM1u3rCeM=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then fold the next side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKp2RN38E_lNQ3V61dytqEnIP7-KFeqGNVbrMa3gFGdlKSzUX0y6DZyBbE29-wTE5dSUGdCnNMdNPvJ2FtGeYIjXZOpQkT5QWqpM0r6tC5he6fpliyqniLVth8o08N2v6l09x8JbQix_fnkGzdst2M2fjPFMZdN9MxmP1ObgoFZTHorApo8q0=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKp2RN38E_lNQ3V61dytqEnIP7-KFeqGNVbrMa3gFGdlKSzUX0y6DZyBbE29-wTE5dSUGdCnNMdNPvJ2FtGeYIjXZOpQkT5QWqpM0r6tC5he6fpliyqniLVth8o08N2v6l09x8JbQix_fnkGzdst2M2fjPFMZdN9MxmP1ObgoFZTHorApo8q0=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hold the folded sides down and pinch the corner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1REt0ww-iEDVpJNom5e8im4OoXWQcIBU7ySroLyHRtOIymVdzxzawht4gXkWN3KHN408qpE3s1OBDdWGYOmpGmYGLMBNDm3clw6l_wInForijbA_CiDS9BWsLPc6E4BLrdTu7AZksSdanv16DZQecBUNJFz_OPf2g5F1Rp6nzaHqU9bDpULA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1REt0ww-iEDVpJNom5e8im4OoXWQcIBU7ySroLyHRtOIymVdzxzawht4gXkWN3KHN408qpE3s1OBDdWGYOmpGmYGLMBNDm3clw6l_wInForijbA_CiDS9BWsLPc6E4BLrdTu7AZksSdanv16DZQecBUNJFz_OPf2g5F1Rp6nzaHqU9bDpULA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fingers still on the fabric, slide it to the table edge, in half.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRwa2Y0gPMtieLaftljQO42UJ9XzAETugnSVlvgdyzkcg2duBdXQU2qblE1MDCWe2MUdtb_TLT3mAVewxAOBUzs0z24A3URwCVbLw_vmNBxguNViAKZveaLBwTjv_3KcHSj6Zhs6_NNonl6mC5CRUUivDInjSFylB_-Xd2zo251a33tj3PbrA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRwa2Y0gPMtieLaftljQO42UJ9XzAETugnSVlvgdyzkcg2duBdXQU2qblE1MDCWe2MUdtb_TLT3mAVewxAOBUzs0z24A3URwCVbLw_vmNBxguNViAKZveaLBwTjv_3KcHSj6Zhs6_NNonl6mC5CRUUivDInjSFylB_-Xd2zo251a33tj3PbrA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the edge of the table, bring the two sides together, still pinching the same spot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBmyZZbmd65jl2iMwsym0cpqz1Q5cWksxe4D60d5OXUCfx1e9Ctgijkq4Q3P2esi2PEJMJ2jV10jvDvGV3KIGB4eXRxuhwPkYBFQ9xzXNzQbQFVZVip2nHKMxWUZz_OIDh03nf24XkWRf0_kMTxbOVedsk9Qm4WOncpsqspoVbNj6mPyppnAw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBmyZZbmd65jl2iMwsym0cpqz1Q5cWksxe4D60d5OXUCfx1e9Ctgijkq4Q3P2esi2PEJMJ2jV10jvDvGV3KIGB4eXRxuhwPkYBFQ9xzXNzQbQFVZVip2nHKMxWUZz_OIDh03nf24XkWRf0_kMTxbOVedsk9Qm4WOncpsqspoVbNj6mPyppnAw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Put the folded corner down on the table, place a ruler in a way where it's 90 degree from the folded side, and draw a line which is the yellow dashed line on the picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcVBbSyNCqUp_4oJ1q2i2hudrPaPeUBZ6shn3cFeu4S1Pbz2j90b5k-AVk-T3Eiz1fjBucfq90I111Pwe17F7NmvkZrNfpYmUUlUmVAdlhKNm8_can_KIsytdmxooOFCghAa25gqMViZRLwDMcv1yDSvJQXIxRld9ft0AUm-YS0R_H-69_t94=s3223" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3223" data-original-width="2772" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcVBbSyNCqUp_4oJ1q2i2hudrPaPeUBZ6shn3cFeu4S1Pbz2j90b5k-AVk-T3Eiz1fjBucfq90I111Pwe17F7NmvkZrNfpYmUUlUmVAdlhKNm8_can_KIsytdmxooOFCghAa25gqMViZRLwDMcv1yDSvJQXIxRld9ft0AUm-YS0R_H-69_t94=s320" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sew along the line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBmdfrRKgpYSd252Cu8sDBGldNkEgC6ZZo2PVeMYqBRkiELaOislmT3T9vLsIz-9RW18WS819bl0tOwWGpTpXLoudSa_5UoLilu0i-GfYWGFiVQX1makraVznxCigbLX59OWDqDjwIbCEuv44RL5ftZ8sPz0nJ8OUtk980qHaxO8aCKViyLEk=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut off most of the corner, a distance from the sewn line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCeVwCCtPPxP6TsoYs8I0GkS_C5y4SDaR8V25PXffqIU3YCBgeGYx6aEjDWgEldSZzCaziTCB3QnwVUfN1jNnZjydVt4E__yx91gcT-GnJFVuN6tD9J-Cyh6azb14maAUQeMEVg3BePrcZ57kceBEATbfeq2q6F-U-y3TRCEn30JpR4DfxdkI=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiCeVwCCtPPxP6TsoYs8I0GkS_C5y4SDaR8V25PXffqIU3YCBgeGYx6aEjDWgEldSZzCaziTCB3QnwVUfN1jNnZjydVt4E__yx91gcT-GnJFVuN6tD9J-Cyh6azb14maAUQeMEVg3BePrcZ57kceBEATbfeq2q6F-U-y3TRCEn30JpR4DfxdkI=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, snip off the sharp stray corners on each sides.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbjJDdeuGrj6A_E1jPlNa14m8W_q1K2eaH91MHEYTpuOd1SKdooltM86iCsXHfyVtVIf-DnovRaWBFX2N0ey9EEQurNtuQuxMJviwK4BmiJ81RZrxcOKtG1nSZWOQjApe2e2e2X1xk1UYL8O2bvb_iX3T6Gx5AOVUYNJU47vtJ_zOKXvn2gfE=s2898" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2846" data-original-width="2898" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbjJDdeuGrj6A_E1jPlNa14m8W_q1K2eaH91MHEYTpuOd1SKdooltM86iCsXHfyVtVIf-DnovRaWBFX2N0ey9EEQurNtuQuxMJviwK4BmiJ81RZrxcOKtG1nSZWOQjApe2e2e2X1xk1UYL8O2bvb_iX3T6Gx5AOVUYNJU47vtJ_zOKXvn2gfE=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now when you open up the corner, and flatten the inner part, it looks like this.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCb7zeEHy44QNGBcwC1FXLwMTVQwScL1VjkeD4y6n4Sb-SK5-Ec3JzuSqD7B1c9PTYyk8mX0qxDOTB1R6GrErfr3d-noj9uJZxpdQpZ3W_9c4d7DUNO8-aNu0Eye9vdEhRlt15F36i5xEkabAZCxeJkDNNLhF6pIzJFlHMS1JvBesrZVmkVCs=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then turn the corner inside out</div><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6P5AwMxECfEmIIx5Mcth0zMwdASGJY0AI5EVu0Qj0e03gqbC9vL00QHPqj8nNqgsDPsDK3UDAvf9iXP75Uk5moC3n7_EqSqIKoQtWJ8pG-c80jarFoA8tgnY_AgluA26eaFmzROGGUFmpZBqkldyWipSKW_eGVnOZjMqnKCoZCWITpghLuYc=w300-h400" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Almost there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEopohxoCdus7-iZ2S7teoOw5wttouSFjxDwlf1oLevT06ASkf4wudzmt60qrbVuMHxOetSNoz_Ns_56Rv-zWZDpk0ZHxfL4OGTVfLujep5JIcQiy-15x7q2gA5BcfLNVE-2pvz2mXUH4LZLVzFhU3Fsj-PcsU6QrRKmXXEs5CbI3bB0kOmwU=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEopohxoCdus7-iZ2S7teoOw5wttouSFjxDwlf1oLevT06ASkf4wudzmt60qrbVuMHxOetSNoz_Ns_56Rv-zWZDpk0ZHxfL4OGTVfLujep5JIcQiy-15x7q2gA5BcfLNVE-2pvz2mXUH4LZLVzFhU3Fsj-PcsU6QrRKmXXEs5CbI3bB0kOmwU=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To finish up, do the second fold or fold over to make the complete hem starting at one one side first. Start sewing the hem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOz128K6mp0sM_WaXnn9ryTfuZsLHGD4YDz-kyYqufehG5qfjNW6CTsrmON1gn_UrHtq6rl7QQ3VP8-XIQLGuc8loU7Qv6a3GAJjorFzS_lXNlCclEfnW0cbgEI7jaSXrvYIjzgm8K8VyIsrSKlNAkePe0q9SoguGy0PBlvA1BC-XedsOashU=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOz128K6mp0sM_WaXnn9ryTfuZsLHGD4YDz-kyYqufehG5qfjNW6CTsrmON1gn_UrHtq6rl7QQ3VP8-XIQLGuc8loU7Qv6a3GAJjorFzS_lXNlCclEfnW0cbgEI7jaSXrvYIjzgm8K8VyIsrSKlNAkePe0q9SoguGy0PBlvA1BC-XedsOashU=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Press on the next hem side when you reach the end of the previous hem, at the corner. Continue sewing the new side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilpj-OZ2d_T-qk5sLf8B-8HCsp7c9Dh45Jo8egSKDO1cc4nVpxj9bgJbOsCmnWbSC1DuBZLHecFzeI4aU4RKIIQKgXW1rhPP2KqvzL16qumBixLazPwJ5Mcp_35lCcLiWSF-kI5qBt-idb2JxuJFEgz_W2w9gCuAqFc8McEyCw5xI7DIQKfQQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilpj-OZ2d_T-qk5sLf8B-8HCsp7c9Dh45Jo8egSKDO1cc4nVpxj9bgJbOsCmnWbSC1DuBZLHecFzeI4aU4RKIIQKgXW1rhPP2KqvzL16qumBixLazPwJ5Mcp_35lCcLiWSF-kI5qBt-idb2JxuJFEgz_W2w9gCuAqFc8McEyCw5xI7DIQKfQQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The underside of the mitered corner hem looks like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpDOVCMJgynuK3ue6mcFfEiT_pESEkmLg22A9EGbUduR_kk23Beu5RW-r1qYkG-Qj-zwxULjoXEHQBW5WrIl8oa8c1ICOb4l-fgN7f87WRsS0Ld2hm_-Yd7MdcPCJZU2kv4AppjwZ5aVlj4ygNuBBEyO-MDL2ErNNEzBOnlN7EPkzEFTrct0A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpDOVCMJgynuK3ue6mcFfEiT_pESEkmLg22A9EGbUduR_kk23Beu5RW-r1qYkG-Qj-zwxULjoXEHQBW5WrIl8oa8c1ICOb4l-fgN7f87WRsS0Ld2hm_-Yd7MdcPCJZU2kv4AppjwZ5aVlj4ygNuBBEyO-MDL2ErNNEzBOnlN7EPkzEFTrct0A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All corners done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2mksohqSBdOj59pooW8aN5dsvhM6G1uPBKQAIpQ0UpvCxyHv1cqcWGVIijljnAnoPOVe4_1iiT_oba8OfaJ0UuXZihwAMB2Dop8uAVyIq62rR3M4ANHjGKt0TMIMrMjPBsojYaKyed1eN2La-Pc02lg0lQ-UtyhoaMNC-VeFVgAXx7OUOMKg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2mksohqSBdOj59pooW8aN5dsvhM6G1uPBKQAIpQ0UpvCxyHv1cqcWGVIijljnAnoPOVe4_1iiT_oba8OfaJ0UuXZihwAMB2Dop8uAVyIq62rR3M4ANHjGKt0TMIMrMjPBsojYaKyed1eN2La-Pc02lg0lQ-UtyhoaMNC-VeFVgAXx7OUOMKg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Neat and nice!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6UbNFnhu9e7YMIHDllt67Tx0mM9IA8ksEVHxk2ssVjhj43a5gtws_LB5zBAocNfi2okbHE-2elVpFEtzQXA9dK7KkchrhqIHjBECZ_QhznY3RNQxG31_m16EKST1GIX6oM4s8i_IDXP-6mjOUmElhxe8wecaIpV3BzkZUYBGidEUmZKa1Bjw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6UbNFnhu9e7YMIHDllt67Tx0mM9IA8ksEVHxk2ssVjhj43a5gtws_LB5zBAocNfi2okbHE-2elVpFEtzQXA9dK7KkchrhqIHjBECZ_QhznY3RNQxG31_m16EKST1GIX6oM4s8i_IDXP-6mjOUmElhxe8wecaIpV3BzkZUYBGidEUmZKa1Bjw=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you're wondering why I made this small piece, it's an inner pocket for a tote bag.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT1bCPAW4Bx_0QROFU7d5eyc2v72puvZeXfJxMnJ_aMYdFBHOaNeaAkxI4_TO7ycbaSM_9hke4dYbLQlwdubHIaKWxz4hjNQngqrrz9ouUwVl3NRrIARUv-nBgGARnK4ax-R4H5iuAdbeeyJV5LI3E2pzdjvjz2d5FzFiAVW4rcrdjR4VVRak=s5184" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT1bCPAW4Bx_0QROFU7d5eyc2v72puvZeXfJxMnJ_aMYdFBHOaNeaAkxI4_TO7ycbaSM_9hke4dYbLQlwdubHIaKWxz4hjNQngqrrz9ouUwVl3NRrIARUv-nBgGARnK4ax-R4H5iuAdbeeyJV5LI3E2pzdjvjz2d5FzFiAVW4rcrdjR4VVRak=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More bags coming!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-3253425149220377712022-01-13T15:38:00.002+08:002022-01-13T15:38:17.061+08:00Starting a new life<p>While many working folks cleared their leaves at the end of 2021 and have begun their Monday Blues at the start of 2022, I have started my indefinite leave days. Gosh it feels so carefree.</p><p>I'm into my second week of 'leave' and there is no "Ohh, time flies, my leave will end soon and I will be back to the daily grind for the rest of the year again". I have never felt this pure joy. The days belong to me now. How liberating is that!</p><p>Though I manage to steal shake-leg moments in between house chores, I'm starting to appreciate and enjoy the peaceful moments at home, and not working-from-home. I usually leave the TV on, Channel News Asia on default, but recently, I'd leave it off and just lounge on the couch, looking out the house. I was totally immersed in the sight and sounds of my home ie. the huge mango tree rustling in the cool breeze and the moving shadows on my garden. I could just sit there and be in the moment. Now I know what is luxury.</p><p>I am also enjoying my clean space! Ahh, all the spring cleaning hardwork paid off. It's great way to start my creative projects. And this space will be in a mess again, heh.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2RoIfES5lDTemlYuO4k21VnNkN1Ht8m5A7pLfkrO9ejvV-WcLRmTi94QykIdSFUrW7t8--wkTa1N51c71W3pigr-iUYij9GK0NfpxN1Lvt4Uxj4w0xPEjh8KF_9JuZHXXTB8q0Oqnn4-kXPAJ-lWOJf0bAT9YXwREa6K_aLkt--V7j2K6aLw=s3910" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2932" data-original-width="3910" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2RoIfES5lDTemlYuO4k21VnNkN1Ht8m5A7pLfkrO9ejvV-WcLRmTi94QykIdSFUrW7t8--wkTa1N51c71W3pigr-iUYij9GK0NfpxN1Lvt4Uxj4w0xPEjh8KF_9JuZHXXTB8q0Oqnn4-kXPAJ-lWOJf0bAT9YXwREa6K_aLkt--V7j2K6aLw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7-8JZ9flk5FoCAmM85WFpLPF4m_1EPm3SSG3nRNwuYTAxKjhdbVHUqIB2eojrkR4E7jl_OYzVE--0eZHEs9d4V2aGWs7ig1pozm4chO7IYClrcpZy3vrGVON8GxURFNXeBgmEnHxSQZE4FbTs5BO7u7gSnNUmK5xEdP4hNCMYWmPenq4qejM=s5184" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7-8JZ9flk5FoCAmM85WFpLPF4m_1EPm3SSG3nRNwuYTAxKjhdbVHUqIB2eojrkR4E7jl_OYzVE--0eZHEs9d4V2aGWs7ig1pozm4chO7IYClrcpZy3vrGVON8GxURFNXeBgmEnHxSQZE4FbTs5BO7u7gSnNUmK5xEdP4hNCMYWmPenq4qejM=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Prayers do get answered...</p><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-57400551856359505142022-01-06T22:52:00.002+08:002022-01-13T23:15:41.598+08:00First week of freedom<p> And here I am, at my first week of freedom. I'm no longer bound to a corporation, a company, a team or a boss. No more work emails, weekly meetings, night meetings and performance reviews. It's a strange, surreal and thrilling transition. </p><p>People normally resign to join another company to gain more, to develop their career further and reuse their skills and experience. </p><p>I resigned, period. I'm not going anywhere, period. I have no plans, period. I pulled the handbrakes and switched off the engine. To some, this is unthinkable, but to me, at this moment, is the sweetest taste of midlife second chance.</p><p>Am I about to mess up my life? Hell yeah, and it's going to be a BEAUTIFUL mess. Heh.</p><p>So what happened this week? Monday 3 Jan 2022 was my last day as a 'Scientist'. Since I was not on site, a courier arrangement was made to return my company laptop and other assets while they clear and pack my personal items at the Singapore lab office to ship to me. During my last video call with my boss, bless him, he showed me my personal items that was at my workstation, one by one to ask if I would want them back. One by one. Umbrella la, bags la, face cream la, food container la, even 15 cents coins. Quite an unforgettable clearance meeting, hahah. While still bound to my laptop for farewell emails and replies, and any last minute clearance procedure, I waited with bated breath till end of the day. And then I shut it down, unplugged everything and packed it up. This is it!</p><p>Did I lie down and shake legs after that? NO! I was on the move NON-STOP. Cook, wash, clean, throw stuff, declutter, reorganise. On. Repeat. I spring cleaned a lot, and it felt SOOOO good. But I'm SOOO tired. Gosh, I feel like I'm on a rainbow now.</p><p>My prayers were heard...</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-85017106103705604262021-12-05T23:21:00.003+08:002021-12-05T23:21:39.735+08:00New chapterI made a decision, so major that I didn't know how to start this post. <div><br /></div><div>I have resigned! I have resigned from my job in Singapore. I have finally taken the big big leap.</div><div>That leap I was contemplating for the longest time.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's funny how the heart really <i>knows</i> what you want. I remember an immense feeling of peace came over me when the decision was made. I believe it was also the peace God gave me after answering my constant prayers.</div><div><br /></div><div>My roller coaster ride began in September. In fact, I think it already began when Malaysia imposed the lockdown in March 2020. The day before it, I said goodbye to my boss and colleagues, the temporary kind, thinking it was going to be just a week or two maybe. From then, I was working remotely in JB, doing whatever I can online. But deep down, I was feeling bad. My primary role required me to be IN the lab, preparing samples, supporting all the experiments of my colleagues projects, learning new lab skills etc. So I geared myself towards learning new softwares, proposing targets for the first time, keeping up with presentations and willingly taking on any administrative processes that my team needs. </div><div><br /></div><div>Along the year of 2020 and beginning of 2021, I had actually asked my boss if I should leave as the border was closed for too long and the uncertainties were increasing, but he kept saying it was fine and not to worry about it. But my stress and guilt were growing and eating me. I wasn't at peace.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then one day, my boss told me that his boss, and his boss's boss have 'raised a concern' on the team's bandwidth. They needed more hands. With that and the border uncertainties, I was given an option to enter and stay in Singapore, or....</div><div><br /></div><div>I already knew my decision. And for the first time in a long time, I felt something heavy was lifted off my heart. But of course, there was still some room for second thoughts. <i>Are you sure you want to leave a good company?Are you sure you can give up the SGD?</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>A lot of <i>are you sure </i>questions that week.</div><div><br /></div><div>I work in Singapore for my family, and I gave up my job in Singapore also for my family.</div><div><br /></div><div>For whatever reason, I believe God will lead the way for me and open many more doors for me here in JB where I can finally feel like I really belong to. I'm scared but excited. But more excited!</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to blog more consistently xoxo (aiyaiyai Ally you gonna jinx this up?) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-49874223143008148392021-08-01T23:05:00.003+08:002023-05-27T21:06:14.239+08:00Cute mini ball drawstring pouch DIY Tutorial<p style="text-align: center;">Frankly, I don't know what these little round pouches are for, but they're cute and it makes me happy making them. I could decide that they are for keeping your favourite golf ball, how random is that, heheh.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGpejgYZIfdqpMk2D5tYgj8Hs66AQOjJD_bF2-7MwZJegt5Nq2ao1YEktk9LCLoGRA5oyr7kn56rPyLGp1m7tZKi3IpOY7jL5ggCjJGehqaP1C9mBSNDLVviChsuIFaKL7Oqxzw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_142d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="2048" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGpejgYZIfdqpMk2D5tYgj8Hs66AQOjJD_bF2-7MwZJegt5Nq2ao1YEktk9LCLoGRA5oyr7kn56rPyLGp1m7tZKi3IpOY7jL5ggCjJGehqaP1C9mBSNDLVviChsuIFaKL7Oqxzw/w640-h484/fullsizeoutput_142d.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you would like to make one (to keep your favourite golf ball), here we go!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First, cut these out. I used a takeaway container lid, quite a big one by standard to make the half circles. Choose whichever width you like, mine is about 17cm wide here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAcO53Vy3koItQFg2QsEOSQYxHfNcA9Uyf4QxU5G_MOyTR6yuyp07GmEOuqCHNVHwbbR0_qDQq4rhDfQZ0-AJ9aok7v7-GlGGPfsEuCKyDC7jl8wKEh5SIbk3xDbTeyhUKhUp8A/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1413.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1908" data-original-width="2048" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAcO53Vy3koItQFg2QsEOSQYxHfNcA9Uyf4QxU5G_MOyTR6yuyp07GmEOuqCHNVHwbbR0_qDQq4rhDfQZ0-AJ9aok7v7-GlGGPfsEuCKyDC7jl8wKEh5SIbk3xDbTeyhUKhUp8A/w400-h373/fullsizeoutput_1413.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Align one 'tab' fabric with a half circle fabric. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xKhwzAbXHHnWQ4T7KRicvGdplPdzotP5UqA5IofKYD4j20ayEBQlfprg8Up46rob1y_yM7-cyJc5vS6IlkpPL4KP4vZmLtpl9_Ld4pgSp5bRjtRG2zOczWF4gnXe325_jCvq7Q/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1414.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xKhwzAbXHHnWQ4T7KRicvGdplPdzotP5UqA5IofKYD4j20ayEBQlfprg8Up46rob1y_yM7-cyJc5vS6IlkpPL4KP4vZmLtpl9_Ld4pgSp5bRjtRG2zOczWF4gnXe325_jCvq7Q/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_1414.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fold in both sides of the 'tab' fabric to sew the hem, while leaving enough space for the hem of the pouch as indicated by the arrows here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRx595xJ44BwyBw9ZGQ4BcZ0VQgJc_JN4cyfIB7kI1tsp9aVgD8nEaVITx5KzUzS83gKF9Mj1cDfFa6aVzkNHupLoO64iquXuK1H64PscFZHKHUg1cKCbWqK6NKiktKZ6rjWOtZg/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1417.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRx595xJ44BwyBw9ZGQ4BcZ0VQgJc_JN4cyfIB7kI1tsp9aVgD8nEaVITx5KzUzS83gKF9Mj1cDfFa6aVzkNHupLoO64iquXuK1H64PscFZHKHUg1cKCbWqK6NKiktKZ6rjWOtZg/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_1417.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Repeat the hemming for the other 'tab' fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9V5448mHkVaoAL_fg36DNMoL4Vdjvaqb4VaxdQPhJW8QgHYfJhKRnZm0Hf-rXT-FFE58orYOIfM26sYwMJ27ponsv7jgpH5JdXp9h0Opaf9oZIQGYtaTxKeVHCA__UmyZ8fXQ3g/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1418.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9V5448mHkVaoAL_fg36DNMoL4Vdjvaqb4VaxdQPhJW8QgHYfJhKRnZm0Hf-rXT-FFE58orYOIfM26sYwMJ27ponsv7jgpH5JdXp9h0Opaf9oZIQGYtaTxKeVHCA__UmyZ8fXQ3g/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_1418.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, fold the hemmed 'tab' fabric and place it between the outer and lining half circle fabric pieces, right side facing each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksW3lDJKhx52Hh_sEzpCslO757j2Me7VCtdE1LxRlZMlSy9itHFi0RBdVmNeL9t09tRPVD5ys4dRR2I3e8yML18hJNtM36rwhVcCbQ6X-M5vuTznWyS6II-sGxjLQNTMXUKc44Q/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1419.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1819" data-original-width="2048" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksW3lDJKhx52Hh_sEzpCslO757j2Me7VCtdE1LxRlZMlSy9itHFi0RBdVmNeL9t09tRPVD5ys4dRR2I3e8yML18hJNtM36rwhVcCbQ6X-M5vuTznWyS6II-sGxjLQNTMXUKc44Q/w400-h355/fullsizeoutput_1419.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proper alignment is the key here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrjZIHX_uB_TcZ4SsxDDfFpmdnVIn7fXEfLXqQ7_GvZbFOmNrMu9QjvoqTvIeBa9XnvqJfcnS9a3nhevjH8Ug_mG74qeaAdoTQFPv9TPD4GJ9XPOcPW-NUww5JCqlz5mbnMruCA/s2048/fullsizeoutput_141b.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1527" data-original-width="2048" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrjZIHX_uB_TcZ4SsxDDfFpmdnVIn7fXEfLXqQ7_GvZbFOmNrMu9QjvoqTvIeBa9XnvqJfcnS9a3nhevjH8Ug_mG74qeaAdoTQFPv9TPD4GJ9XPOcPW-NUww5JCqlz5mbnMruCA/w400-h299/fullsizeoutput_141b.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sew along the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGPIHY4zLbyyvnSl_gO6WEmABOmMgQ8lJ99B-XpmJk3qY02rWW_6uwOFREoQd7gFaxH3TAOzxsW8WS2076GJpm2p2_QD4mwpXQGaAIU2l6NE_j53L2iUm55-R_4nZjXbpXgomDw/s2048/IMG_1180.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyGPIHY4zLbyyvnSl_gO6WEmABOmMgQ8lJ99B-XpmJk3qY02rWW_6uwOFREoQd7gFaxH3TAOzxsW8WS2076GJpm2p2_QD4mwpXQGaAIU2l6NE_j53L2iUm55-R_4nZjXbpXgomDw/w400-h266/IMG_1180.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looks like this when opening them up flat.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FAu2vf1Je60JOUu0oEnzXkoq1XnmrdcDXnjfr2bPrgEIHVmb-0nDYShqjb1WVYOHAphMFk7DN8Qr8CYuX0UcirrIBw61KCnQk1YDFiDuRhLMUcKkEqUS8UOg6qrPbjfEN5ZNLQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_141e.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4FAu2vf1Je60JOUu0oEnzXkoq1XnmrdcDXnjfr2bPrgEIHVmb-0nDYShqjb1WVYOHAphMFk7DN8Qr8CYuX0UcirrIBw61KCnQk1YDFiDuRhLMUcKkEqUS8UOg6qrPbjfEN5ZNLQ/w400-h266/fullsizeoutput_141e.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, place the right sides facing each other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lh2TeaZ_YWc4LgeXbeFlBCY0iaxVzrNwlvZi17wKD6y4BJF-yJ6960ou0b-W2Ui-j5W6Zut9dXHxlvSWuj_xzcXHW9Nkmx0s4oXntFNUFbSrESN5hkpcscoFAW3amODy4S7IFw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_141f.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lh2TeaZ_YWc4LgeXbeFlBCY0iaxVzrNwlvZi17wKD6y4BJF-yJ6960ou0b-W2Ui-j5W6Zut9dXHxlvSWuj_xzcXHW9Nkmx0s4oXntFNUFbSrESN5hkpcscoFAW3amODy4S7IFw/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_141f.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Again, proper alignment is the key here. Align one side to start sewing the pouch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfj0DiTV9u1iBZLMSke0jmOzvNL9rRQaXD1CfuN7bc5KL23OPjlT0E5n9bywDgquhA9IkGY5bAzRmRIInLgoVZLfg9BBmhI3RnmKRAGyJjSgu4KLzYOgrh3pSe0-cDszyWA_Tlg/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1422.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1897" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdfj0DiTV9u1iBZLMSke0jmOzvNL9rRQaXD1CfuN7bc5KL23OPjlT0E5n9bywDgquhA9IkGY5bAzRmRIInLgoVZLfg9BBmhI3RnmKRAGyJjSgu4KLzYOgrh3pSe0-cDszyWA_Tlg/w370-h400/fullsizeoutput_1422.jpeg" width="370" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Remember to align the other side as you sew as well. Leave a 5-6cm gap at the middle of the lining<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlPPIl35MGR9getatE8wVCoLg1fgajl1t9lxPg2z79AeDwJhrucPrVFeluc5lvnAlqRq19MtzJwDaNbKv5DQpc3hQZ2OCEmzG4ri-9ol3GdYshpCOAPFQevIDKNYKSidQ8t9leQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1432.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlPPIl35MGR9getatE8wVCoLg1fgajl1t9lxPg2z79AeDwJhrucPrVFeluc5lvnAlqRq19MtzJwDaNbKv5DQpc3hQZ2OCEmzG4ri-9ol3GdYshpCOAPFQevIDKNYKSidQ8t9leQ/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_1432.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Turn inside out through that gap opening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YVr0fZKqKLd0uY0KOdHtRnPwB93xsI8H6-UFjjzJbXym1TA9C0fPp2WWjBwQ1ga6STcDIGaVAaOwPl6o2ibnFiM89twD-AYdHhvBOISDq6pmWzuH3Qs-sHNzRslXf995qIZrlg/s2048/IMG_1188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YVr0fZKqKLd0uY0KOdHtRnPwB93xsI8H6-UFjjzJbXym1TA9C0fPp2WWjBwQ1ga6STcDIGaVAaOwPl6o2ibnFiM89twD-AYdHhvBOISDq6pmWzuH3Qs-sHNzRslXf995qIZrlg/w400-h266/IMG_1188.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Check the sides to see if they're aligned.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGLqBpc1GFXj0SawNiNzU9-TgUjpRkxoqQwr7PbNaN7RJeuXl0lu5wzedOve6-lYEvk24Pfb6G84eL8K90OGPquLvP6qozP_sGVPcopNUDcuTN37E06z2b_tws8-SjPvyx844pw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1423.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1713" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGLqBpc1GFXj0SawNiNzU9-TgUjpRkxoqQwr7PbNaN7RJeuXl0lu5wzedOve6-lYEvk24Pfb6G84eL8K90OGPquLvP6qozP_sGVPcopNUDcuTN37E06z2b_tws8-SjPvyx844pw/w335-h400/fullsizeoutput_1423.jpeg" width="335" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blind stitch the opening.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogySGAPJc9aaUrRBAZZVG8ZK144W2JDwJqGFohi_bDGDIFAXrkD2wZFxAe4WIkkEJHZQu_N7q3Ow_b7ZGz6y4UoRqtJTP7uu_dVibI5xnaMXgkadxGhwbzM4fBnUzs9XOh6pNPQ/s2048/IMG_6602.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgogySGAPJc9aaUrRBAZZVG8ZK144W2JDwJqGFohi_bDGDIFAXrkD2wZFxAe4WIkkEJHZQu_N7q3Ow_b7ZGz6y4UoRqtJTP7uu_dVibI5xnaMXgkadxGhwbzM4fBnUzs9XOh6pNPQ/w300-h400/IMG_6602.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thread in the cord strings at both sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4Zts_6gFCxBxRj4eDHzvLhX4nxpnK33aIBsdzA5Ca6OncadqLOYfM7It8KQThWjUmjzz6y4E0mbvpoPMNj_4YNSeccLMSErtHUvkinbJq3rplqs4Svhr2N3-8FIiZjxcbZ1U0A/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1426.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1913" data-original-width="2048" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4Zts_6gFCxBxRj4eDHzvLhX4nxpnK33aIBsdzA5Ca6OncadqLOYfM7It8KQThWjUmjzz6y4E0mbvpoPMNj_4YNSeccLMSErtHUvkinbJq3rplqs4Svhr2N3-8FIiZjxcbZ1U0A/w400-h374/fullsizeoutput_1426.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ta-da!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX8T4YPpGGRnuhyphenhyphenwuP6sZKQOnLd3rPBgNEW-jThT7B0XHBzljE0Iev6UnxgmjP6SEXgU_3086OaYkAbBzdDnPRnyFCO7uP79hfJFJYrfsZXkwrgOAePspM987IXf77NOLU6Ux1w/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1427.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1804" data-original-width="2048" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX8T4YPpGGRnuhyphenhyphenwuP6sZKQOnLd3rPBgNEW-jThT7B0XHBzljE0Iev6UnxgmjP6SEXgU_3086OaYkAbBzdDnPRnyFCO7uP79hfJFJYrfsZXkwrgOAePspM987IXf77NOLU6Ux1w/w400-h353/fullsizeoutput_1427.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not kidding when I said it's for keeping your favourite golf ball..teehee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSn0D1MrGUzGAklDPmo-1l8qvnbUQ8fc1Ix-OXqqbvtkSa7hbizofX4WCNiLO6W_1GesnIUGyNgzWIZ4cAwqyCRGE9H1zsfkKeVpezAgRe0c9VJ7cUbqqTq0Hc3WabI1giTmrHDg/s2048/fullsizeoutput_142a.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1685" data-original-width="2048" height="329" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSn0D1MrGUzGAklDPmo-1l8qvnbUQ8fc1Ix-OXqqbvtkSa7hbizofX4WCNiLO6W_1GesnIUGyNgzWIZ4cAwqyCRGE9H1zsfkKeVpezAgRe0c9VJ7cUbqqTq0Hc3WabI1giTmrHDg/w400-h329/fullsizeoutput_142a.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br />It could also keep your earphones, cables or other tiny knick knacks that always get lost in your tote.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSy96eAcupq4jjTzuppox2HqUNqXPSg6RWsUN5kVymjHebhh2cS0nfjPM5pPE8nOEnB9dIarxA6sqXhq7NSOv77OhJ3gUlUaTNdGd_s5O6SWzsGnf59F_iILrsf82d5mTg5Yr1kw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_142b.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSy96eAcupq4jjTzuppox2HqUNqXPSg6RWsUN5kVymjHebhh2cS0nfjPM5pPE8nOEnB9dIarxA6sqXhq7NSOv77OhJ3gUlUaTNdGd_s5O6SWzsGnf59F_iILrsf82d5mTg5Yr1kw/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_142b.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And how could I not make more! The amount of fabric to make these are small which was great for me as I had a lot of fat quarters in my fabric stash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DXnJR5bLVZvop5AZHaoaNaElmM60OopwFgVyWmo8tm5DqLST4lZu84LSCaURWqYCQu6pkMJJHdlsKR8nuzk7w0NJHdKs1opRCvcSeB3Akem7ENyFNQfBNe-TmXIbjTwwXjvFjQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1424.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8DXnJR5bLVZvop5AZHaoaNaElmM60OopwFgVyWmo8tm5DqLST4lZu84LSCaURWqYCQu6pkMJJHdlsKR8nuzk7w0NJHdKs1opRCvcSeB3Akem7ENyFNQfBNe-TmXIbjTwwXjvFjQ/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_1424.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pVaVy0Aipw13_miUnKHVkPSB0mCWjchHyXRP1MgABAs8lydfK88_dYxiyXjP5CCge21Zt6u_GrgO3egFk4z41r3RRjr5Dd5qcFA87R9tUVBkNXmXuMD02z64r8Tatd3y2ZP8Aw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1429.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2039" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pVaVy0Aipw13_miUnKHVkPSB0mCWjchHyXRP1MgABAs8lydfK88_dYxiyXjP5CCge21Zt6u_GrgO3egFk4z41r3RRjr5Dd5qcFA87R9tUVBkNXmXuMD02z64r8Tatd3y2ZP8Aw/w399-h400/fullsizeoutput_1429.jpeg" width="399" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a joy to make these little cuties!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-70888000380365434262021-08-01T20:57:00.001+08:002023-05-27T21:06:14.239+08:00Zakka pouch<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had quite an intense and busy few weeks with work. It seriouslytook over my entire being that all I thought about the moment before I sleep and the moment I wake up, is work. It was both exhilarating and stressful. After it was over, i just had to make something like these.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Something zakka, something zen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQIP-UmKw8rWMo4dxMqKmG39xKUdcdKXlAmmWsRRcUvwEbhzPIAtQvVILNLl1fpSydw1K2v54RuIUDm2O9hFxgW3Jq54vC9UDXRrXGEwOo3H8P96EYYuoRCGRtE7V1k3zWI1ykQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_13f0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="2048" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVQIP-UmKw8rWMo4dxMqKmG39xKUdcdKXlAmmWsRRcUvwEbhzPIAtQvVILNLl1fpSydw1K2v54RuIUDm2O9hFxgW3Jq54vC9UDXRrXGEwOo3H8P96EYYuoRCGRtE7V1k3zWI1ykQ/w640-h444/fullsizeoutput_13f0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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If you're using inkjet, you will need to have it photocopied. The rule of thumb is, the print must be carbon-based. </p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">Then, tape over the numbers with regular cellophane tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjd0vigNfaevJuTxlnMO8_a3IHebde2TCcx2gdZjHMKLrWoj1nHiun0F4gBVu-oIvc86CkaBz53wM-hdPiIDUZFYgCKwa1rJK8Vey29ntMYLbl9FSP1iCL1reAcqB_7Bu9NcKTg/s2048/IMG_5823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjd0vigNfaevJuTxlnMO8_a3IHebde2TCcx2gdZjHMKLrWoj1nHiun0F4gBVu-oIvc86CkaBz53wM-hdPiIDUZFYgCKwa1rJK8Vey29ntMYLbl9FSP1iCL1reAcqB_7Bu9NcKTg/w300-h400/IMG_5823.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut out the number close to the edges and soak in water for 10 minutes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTg3sy1xuHjMyRZoL-e0vKTjfs4YXkZ2kq27BEiMHyYpW8nOfiBVXFlEy5kEH10ZvVYomW66f8zU0L5EIxI3Wd7mGu_l0ZmHCZt9-cnr0JIaLhL_b-SmrN_vnKEVdZyMf9MkrPg/s2048/IMG_5825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTg3sy1xuHjMyRZoL-e0vKTjfs4YXkZ2kq27BEiMHyYpW8nOfiBVXFlEy5kEH10ZvVYomW66f8zU0L5EIxI3Wd7mGu_l0ZmHCZt9-cnr0JIaLhL_b-SmrN_vnKEVdZyMf9MkrPg/w300-h400/IMG_5825.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rub the paper off the cellophane tape, it comes off quite easily.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAo0IP08ETSqHhWytcEguIi0h8GcFlxez_lV57l_u22D1ZRmRKdaW-CsTeb2Baa7O8U4GEhK7Ms44WAAfV8rbfSuCiJNDz9HiQ0DoQYWqZc9LVVvkahG2eGjpdQBnqYtikeimHvg/s2048/IMG_5827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAo0IP08ETSqHhWytcEguIi0h8GcFlxez_lV57l_u22D1ZRmRKdaW-CsTeb2Baa7O8U4GEhK7Ms44WAAfV8rbfSuCiJNDz9HiQ0DoQYWqZc9LVVvkahG2eGjpdQBnqYtikeimHvg/w300-h400/IMG_5827.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAH4a-BvNkYMwznM0OkKr9oxM7wlUDbYChgSRHxIscV6jyWo_Fw6WWWlVc2vfGBD7mY91dtYz-s-_GYrWtJm9MDP5rdbKLqRWu6XA8r6YoyicATxsrbyA1nZfXmmlm3jGnIcqLzw/s2048/IMG_5833.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAH4a-BvNkYMwznM0OkKr9oxM7wlUDbYChgSRHxIscV6jyWo_Fw6WWWlVc2vfGBD7mY91dtYz-s-_GYrWtJm9MDP5rdbKLqRWu6XA8r6YoyicATxsrbyA1nZfXmmlm3jGnIcqLzw/w300-h400/IMG_5833.JPG" width="300" /></a></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align: center;">Coat a layer of Mod Podge on the wall surface where your numbers will be. Then place the numbers on the coated surface and paint another coat on top of the numbers and around it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPcRqabplNAgI2HqPOml2PWYj_ltIIUeFzInJBGaDc7Fz8T72XKG2XMKK-19PLBH_URi-Uk0KHWPPOXMQEHk9ozWq8SjUpsrao0VTX8OUSFhkKqeQBb_F2HiXAWxuS26eBvFz3Q/s2048/IMG_5834.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPcRqabplNAgI2HqPOml2PWYj_ltIIUeFzInJBGaDc7Fz8T72XKG2XMKK-19PLBH_URi-Uk0KHWPPOXMQEHk9ozWq8SjUpsrao0VTX8OUSFhkKqeQBb_F2HiXAWxuS26eBvFz3Q/w300-h400/IMG_5834.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is actually my second time doing this because we had our exterior walls repainted with a fresh coat of white. The first one lasted very long, in the all kinds of weather, surprisingly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01j4wejTL_vafDZHZpZndfLric4uSxqbECH0zK4Q2hmaJbLL4KJceDJXwIj2FjMBb3SRD8xSz5krEvOInZMHrf53CYJECed1wIAXuG8pM6z_tUHw64Gp38xSNPFNhJidOk3t8UA/s2048/IMG_5843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01j4wejTL_vafDZHZpZndfLric4uSxqbECH0zK4Q2hmaJbLL4KJceDJXwIj2FjMBb3SRD8xSz5krEvOInZMHrf53CYJECed1wIAXuG8pM6z_tUHw64Gp38xSNPFNhJidOk3t8UA/w300-h400/IMG_5843.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple and unique!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-81685678716481187562021-08-01T20:08:00.001+08:002023-05-27T21:06:14.239+08:00Fun with concrete and cement dye<p> More fun and experimentation with cement, this time with new moulds, yay! But first, I must give credit to the hubz who made me an adjustable platform for my concrete project.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrONEFpMkYx425BQe0yfRVjr3_5dCpj_P4ZpMLXTMvMzTsxK9-TZHk9BH_FSRJfairSrzFLhz7w_KeiPnoexLD1VpelJnkCfR2OH_0Facmdn4TOnVxA7VN3xd7U8oGkQ8MqRH0Q/s2048/IMG_5797.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrONEFpMkYx425BQe0yfRVjr3_5dCpj_P4ZpMLXTMvMzTsxK9-TZHk9BH_FSRJfairSrzFLhz7w_KeiPnoexLD1VpelJnkCfR2OH_0Facmdn4TOnVxA7VN3xd7U8oGkQ8MqRH0Q/w400-h300/IMG_5797.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The adjustable legs are very useful to ensure an even surface for the cement to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDusFOiSEdVdoRZItiury7TwVbfw7jxO6nD0n5gjnLU48e76Fh5RbOP2ElWMoU8k-0YWiv8jqPQtfb1gmwq0Gw_MNNC0D1aUpB7Vyx3nAnwJ9xdaWGl_Uqr4VzdqD3kT4az6Ijw/s2048/IMG_5798.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglDusFOiSEdVdoRZItiury7TwVbfw7jxO6nD0n5gjnLU48e76Fh5RbOP2ElWMoU8k-0YWiv8jqPQtfb1gmwq0Gw_MNNC0D1aUpB7Vyx3nAnwJ9xdaWGl_Uqr4VzdqD3kT4az6Ijw/w300-h400/IMG_5798.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">New silicone moulds I bought from Lazada and Shopee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bxjWcS4bhCfSZp8emJ-UkPbxcD6AW-R6rzDMp96JZa6sHgWAOwNvD_p89sNgliHT8vvBXOjS0HoPLim_m4e-oZhQ1hM60H4Kc_wgBCjkZvKoeo-SyrOddnby9b82WDEvUZLm4g/s2048/fullsizeoutput_140f.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1026" data-original-width="2048" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bxjWcS4bhCfSZp8emJ-UkPbxcD6AW-R6rzDMp96JZa6sHgWAOwNvD_p89sNgliHT8vvBXOjS0HoPLim_m4e-oZhQ1hM60H4Kc_wgBCjkZvKoeo-SyrOddnby9b82WDEvUZLm4g/w400-h200/fullsizeoutput_140f.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had this Rayher cement powder for years! I tried this, together with the regular cement grout</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC96sZ6SVrszWX1cqnvBY7hzKPPBzgnYsLS1VgrTIuSx8Zme6lsBA0NxMzWVv48k8rhZ1c40YnAn-tRyi13CxrjEU-lxZegTNHnTWrkAUEtxcGhxGtjyZ_bGhOcWTaMD64wRJOw/s2048/IMG_5801.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqC96sZ6SVrszWX1cqnvBY7hzKPPBzgnYsLS1VgrTIuSx8Zme6lsBA0NxMzWVv48k8rhZ1c40YnAn-tRyi13CxrjEU-lxZegTNHnTWrkAUEtxcGhxGtjyZ_bGhOcWTaMD64wRJOw/w300-h400/IMG_5801.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvujtEeoeKFIzN5T-Cu3qXTaE9bXkiG4QF_9HBIB52NQtU-JkxXWhemvtVJ6NW799-UmOw_RsgAgyrIOpyhi5ZhI0oVsZsBvO3PavcPEUJQ8CU-u1WOCswlD-zzf9NkiJttzy1w/s2048/IMG_5802.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvujtEeoeKFIzN5T-Cu3qXTaE9bXkiG4QF_9HBIB52NQtU-JkxXWhemvtVJ6NW799-UmOw_RsgAgyrIOpyhi5ZhI0oVsZsBvO3PavcPEUJQ8CU-u1WOCswlD-zzf9NkiJttzy1w/w300-h400/IMG_5802.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Still works!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GLPAb_ZjtzQyYFHMRkmJks115kZBLPV3EPjtLVBx68kPmV-FmjKCRe7tk47FGDRxFBcBrEp-JFV7RDoc-SMmOBKTfjvykFV1Stpkr5LgGziclyaXErNPNi8oj2Rx3Mu1g2YmGQ/s2048/IMG_5804.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GLPAb_ZjtzQyYFHMRkmJks115kZBLPV3EPjtLVBx68kPmV-FmjKCRe7tk47FGDRxFBcBrEp-JFV7RDoc-SMmOBKTfjvykFV1Stpkr5LgGziclyaXErNPNi8oj2Rx3Mu1g2YmGQ/w300-h400/IMG_5804.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Rayher cement is the darker one</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFByYASarDqxUVxFS9RXdb5ypWqVSjz9c1kYRLknam0uj6AkWqwvCR31K_vMcGpaYGlok8nEi4yJGKi1oU6hp512ZczOf5yAmXX4IIT5ta-AZp9nwdVCx2PQ7hDJuPPGMogFMH9g/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1410.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1103" data-original-width="2048" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFByYASarDqxUVxFS9RXdb5ypWqVSjz9c1kYRLknam0uj6AkWqwvCR31K_vMcGpaYGlok8nEi4yJGKi1oU6hp512ZczOf5yAmXX4IIT5ta-AZp9nwdVCx2PQ7hDJuPPGMogFMH9g/w400-h215/fullsizeoutput_1410.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;">The elites ones.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvetCHtS4IeevGRGPD-8_5sfjS8zZkoJv8bNWQjWazzBbOmhMAIqKtsFm6wgxmSDp5Lt6ooRKf9pzyUG1cviSp_2_Nb-bbVD1ZOhyM_Q7pwZ_VZvIWs5MdUCRU319PaRSI9Hkb6Q/s2048/fullsizeoutput_13de.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="2048" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvetCHtS4IeevGRGPD-8_5sfjS8zZkoJv8bNWQjWazzBbOmhMAIqKtsFm6wgxmSDp5Lt6ooRKf9pzyUG1cviSp_2_Nb-bbVD1ZOhyM_Q7pwZ_VZvIWs5MdUCRU319PaRSI9Hkb6Q/w640-h628/fullsizeoutput_13de.jpeg" width="640" /></a></p>Here's the thing about conrete work, it's never perfect all the time. Some will come out with more 'voids' on the edges and surfaces due to formation of tiny air bubbles while hardening. Sometimes it's possible to salvage the 'voidy' ones by smoothening it with rough rough sandpaper (lower number)<div>It's amazing how different shades of grey is produced from the same mix.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_EP8q3VTjBWJ3xzNN16UNOZPazq8O90CvgYVNYIz_iSBsmo3UERMjZ3RLUasvO5lU7bS78FxhEMSsVyX5UX9wqdfpf3Y6FBN5ckQCvo2_pMUxt88QbE1gE8anpUB2tRJHJkg4w/s2048/IMG_1148.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg_EP8q3VTjBWJ3xzNN16UNOZPazq8O90CvgYVNYIz_iSBsmo3UERMjZ3RLUasvO5lU7bS78FxhEMSsVyX5UX9wqdfpf3Y6FBN5ckQCvo2_pMUxt88QbE1gE8anpUB2tRJHJkg4w/w400-h266/IMG_1148.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also bought some of these cement dyes to try; terracotta brown, red and black. Basically, I prepare the regular cement mix as usual and add a few soup spoons of the dye to mix.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtHvEIXkD2vQutICEns2J3Sc2CcSUsV4behd22nceBb_3nIZ7QCScPWwWhFxHkHgnoH6NHoiMnduGU4MuVVFp4shHrQ2EKZyCSyJYlh31f83m5VeGTRS4ppkZu-4KqYzNFW6B_w/s2048/IMG_5927.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtHvEIXkD2vQutICEns2J3Sc2CcSUsV4behd22nceBb_3nIZ7QCScPWwWhFxHkHgnoH6NHoiMnduGU4MuVVFp4shHrQ2EKZyCSyJYlh31f83m5VeGTRS4ppkZu-4KqYzNFW6B_w/w400-h300/IMG_5927.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bbXv6z7bdjGdmONcisquxbABTqUVVvPhh9ooXJbFK64oiNB8m2U8vLO4LAezdsSZcSP9w_5VAluwthDFPDml6GxBWT9NzHGb8qVinojTUiDPZStZrnr7J0gDKedqJgtLLHfwpg/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1411.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6bbXv6z7bdjGdmONcisquxbABTqUVVvPhh9ooXJbFK64oiNB8m2U8vLO4LAezdsSZcSP9w_5VAluwthDFPDml6GxBWT9NzHGb8qVinojTUiDPZStZrnr7J0gDKedqJgtLLHfwpg/w400-h300/fullsizeoutput_1411.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The terracotta colour is my favourite. I had expected the black one to be solid black but seems like I have to add more dye to to it. The one I made is just a darker shade of grey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTTn2dgx6oBE-E_RCc4ommkKxUCZvt67HpoLF-pPvHO3soDKqo67ma-hb4a0OTdu7gU2FGaqkr6kAPVlvFiY-TGyYydOVQUk4tQPWKgAyUvvCCm5hzanKJi_9MUPEnihXDNUstw/s2048/IMG_1151.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTTn2dgx6oBE-E_RCc4ommkKxUCZvt67HpoLF-pPvHO3soDKqo67ma-hb4a0OTdu7gU2FGaqkr6kAPVlvFiY-TGyYydOVQUk4tQPWKgAyUvvCCm5hzanKJi_9MUPEnihXDNUstw/w640-h426/IMG_1151.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUtYOKoUPQ0gVKPohsTsKAol1WD6bjlDjTSPTCQruJ59M5olLmK54pcHHVgLWHweCYhDECkMGwLGfB7xhppHRTFToUcT0Oz7g7yh64G8dBilCJdKCKpazXZS-rOFdJiO_ukBo5g/s2048/IMG_1153.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUtYOKoUPQ0gVKPohsTsKAol1WD6bjlDjTSPTCQruJ59M5olLmK54pcHHVgLWHweCYhDECkMGwLGfB7xhppHRTFToUcT0Oz7g7yh64G8dBilCJdKCKpazXZS-rOFdJiO_ukBo5g/w640-h426/IMG_1153.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I've made so many I don't know what to do with them. I guess I'll keep them until a craft fair opens one day. </div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-34614515627102964152021-05-28T23:06:00.002+08:002021-05-29T23:03:07.572+08:00Burdened by life<p>I've been sleeping so deeply, surprisingly. It's those kind that when you lie down and close your eyes, you're instantly gone. </p><p>And I wish I hadn't woke up. Because every time I do, I get hit by a hundred questions. The same questions that bludgeon me and leave me battered for the rest of the day until it's time to close my eyes in the dark again. It's a pain and healing cycle that I can't come out of.</p><p><i>Can I quit my job in Singapore?</i></p><p><i>What should I do? </i></p><p><i>Can we actually survive without my SGD pay?</i></p><p><i>Can we afford our children's education if they need to go to private colleges?</i></p><p><i>Will I have enough resources of time, energy and finances to support my separated aging parents if they need facilitated living?</i></p><p><i>Can we save enough for our own retirement in order not to burden our children?</i></p><p><i>Who am I kidding here?</i></p><p><i>Really?</i></p><p><i>Will I be so happy that I regretted not doing this earlier?</i></p><p><i>Or will I be so miserable that I regretted doing this?</i></p><p><i>How else can I afford the weekly shopping at the grocers? </i></p><p>I turn to God all the time. Pray for peace in the heart. Pray for strength and perseverance. Pray that He show me the path I should go. Pray that I follow His will. Then I would doubt that my decision will be right. Lots of doubts. Lots of arguments in my head. </p><p>Obviously, I searched for answers in the internet. I liked what I found, <a href="https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2014/06/11/lord-i-dont-know-what-to-do" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: source-sans-pro, "Helvetical Neue", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">"Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you"</em><span face="source-sans-pro, "Helvetical Neue", helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-size: 18px;"> (Psalm 25:4-5).</span></div><p>And this customized verse:</p><p><em style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: source-sans-pro, "Helvetical Neue", helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Dear Lord, I come to You because I'm in need of direction. Remind me that the world can't offer what I deeply long for, nor does it hold my future, but You certainly do. Thank You for guiding me today. In Jesus' Name, Amen.</em></p><div style="text-align: left;">This remains my challenge. To strengthen my faith and truly believe that He will sustain me if I quit my job in Singapore.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm also comforted by <a href="https://www.gastongazette.com/article/20130606/lifestyle/306069903" target="_blank">this</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(35, 35, 35); color: #232323; font-family: "Crimson Text", Georgia, Cambria, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 17.5px;">1 Peter 5:7 says “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for us”</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Jesus so loves and cares for us that we can cast all our worries, burden and anxiety for him to carry. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Keep trusting, keep praying!</div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-44729542687345579232021-03-17T13:58:00.007+08:002023-05-27T21:06:14.239+08:00Zakka Patchwork Bags<p> I think patchwork is here to stay. I have tonnes of fabric scraps and fat quarters, and I love mixing and mis-matching, that's why.</p><p>Trying to match and put together a patchwork is not as easy as it looks, it really does take some effort and decision-making in the process before you look at the final match and it feels right. At first you might look for ideas and inspiration on Pinterest and IG but at the end, it boils down to your own inspiration and the fabric collection you have. So I think patchwork is hard to copy and it's really personal. It can also have different themes! Here, I made some zakka themed patchwork pouches, which features a lot of natural linen texture and simple pop of colours. One of my favourite the checkered themed one. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrROKI15tqVZP_s7R4FY6NMpQxnhVdMIbPcmEo5qYCucA7VGzdUs2DyJ-0Tg8gbG9hQZ1Se5NhoxDckZXW5wo-HeNoaC35cz45MPqdu2LomdozH2h-FGcgI6dUQ2NaJv4oTca-kg/s2048/fullsizeoutput_13a4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1841" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrROKI15tqVZP_s7R4FY6NMpQxnhVdMIbPcmEo5qYCucA7VGzdUs2DyJ-0Tg8gbG9hQZ1Se5NhoxDckZXW5wo-HeNoaC35cz45MPqdu2LomdozH2h-FGcgI6dUQ2NaJv4oTca-kg/w576-h640/fullsizeoutput_13a4.jpeg" width="576" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61e1VEO_bOpaeLU9WEY_TQLj7719Wm8B0onZRhkno4Nk3QQHUPylElARM2_S8POPC-sJENiab_GEGBsppb3ZhqsQ6Yr_WLyYORBn4fJ27NDYSncjWMx_WP1I4vdFWgFcUHSdkTw/s2048/IMG_1010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61e1VEO_bOpaeLU9WEY_TQLj7719Wm8B0onZRhkno4Nk3QQHUPylElARM2_S8POPC-sJENiab_GEGBsppb3ZhqsQ6Yr_WLyYORBn4fJ27NDYSncjWMx_WP1I4vdFWgFcUHSdkTw/w640-h426/IMG_1010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk0yS0TfdkJ8PpPVG_HRS7tKChpXtDWuVE1ymfDQ7gwcuA1FMrjlFm_TU4sy1bL77O11ksloB3GgFsZFLmpT6AAmbXeRVUrU9iQXaU81qVGRoVYVfR3Ot7ab-O-iieY6FkKZewg/s2048/IMG_1012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmk0yS0TfdkJ8PpPVG_HRS7tKChpXtDWuVE1ymfDQ7gwcuA1FMrjlFm_TU4sy1bL77O11ksloB3GgFsZFLmpT6AAmbXeRVUrU9iQXaU81qVGRoVYVfR3Ot7ab-O-iieY6FkKZewg/w640-h426/IMG_1012.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2ytpHBzz0B6ntejtKZoMNs8orG-V7Al4NnGoN3yLTYiKZizawPe5Wj0raYGjB0BBpW7slC9SJphxo1pbyAxc4viCMa7AxEAW-9HQjwbtJkRCQsEFUsn9UjJ55BpNOUO_WfFKAA/s2048/IMG_1013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2ytpHBzz0B6ntejtKZoMNs8orG-V7Al4NnGoN3yLTYiKZizawPe5Wj0raYGjB0BBpW7slC9SJphxo1pbyAxc4viCMa7AxEAW-9HQjwbtJkRCQsEFUsn9UjJ55BpNOUO_WfFKAA/w640-h426/IMG_1013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKO8XHhjPA4WAI-64mdCnhcrOT_iEa-hw3PBS5UC9Ai4HROyk11VxAYj6E3MDFLY3JInYV6EafpRsteObItLW9tK57G6er_Ux850M53JaDfOE-q19uK4uOw2Rz8w3cl2SkfVbJg/s2048/IMG_1016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKO8XHhjPA4WAI-64mdCnhcrOT_iEa-hw3PBS5UC9Ai4HROyk11VxAYj6E3MDFLY3JInYV6EafpRsteObItLW9tK57G6er_Ux850M53JaDfOE-q19uK4uOw2Rz8w3cl2SkfVbJg/w640-h426/IMG_1016.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>I wished I had more variety of vintage French linen, those with simple red lines at the sides. Those are hard to find! I hope to land on a pile some day... tee hee.</p><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-29894772029779454292021-01-29T11:11:00.002+08:002021-01-29T11:11:20.728+08:00Khind 3-in-1 Hand Blender Midori Series BH600M - Unboxing and Review<p>My first video on YouTube. Recorded and edited by Darren using iMovie. Are a lot of 10 year-olds this tech-savvy? Yes. Yes they are.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V1y5xZFftCM" width="320" youtube-src-id="V1y5xZFftCM"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>I was looking for a good chopper/blender which comes in all-in-one kind of package deal, and after searching around in Lazada, I had my eyes on the Khind 3-in-1 Hand Blender Midori Series BH600M. I tried to find reviews for it but there were practically none. Maybe this model is considered new in the market? I don't know. So after having it in my cart for weeks, I finally got it for a good price of RM83.99 at <a href="https://www.lazada.com.my/products/i1552890282-s5218916261.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1&spm=spm%3Da2o4k.order_details.item_title.1">Lazada</a>. Yippee!</p><p>So, to help others make decisions easier, I made this unboxing, mini tutorial and review video.</p><p>In my opinion as a moderate home cook, this rocks. It chops, blends and whisks.. I like the all-in-one deals. It has a strong motor. Few seconds of chopping does the trick. And it comes in my favourite colour. Mint! Yep, it's minty to me!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-58150735423938961782021-01-28T16:40:00.004+08:002021-01-28T16:43:17.126+08:00The Windsor Chair<p> Sometimes I feel guilty of my materialistic desires. Like this windsor chair. I had always liked it since many years ago. Then recently, I watched the popular Korean drama Start-Up and in Dal-mi's room, I saw it. Oh, the memories of the desire came back.</p><p>But first, I had to find out the specific name of the chair. Without it, I'd be looking for a needle in a haystack. I remembered I had a scrapbook with a brochure picture cut-out of this chair and I found that it was from <a href="https://hk.francfranc.net">franc franc</a>, a home furnishing and lifestyle concept store which had an outlet in Singapore long time ago. From that website, I found that it's called the windsor chair. YAY, I have my first lead!</p><p>With that specific product name, the world is yours. I first teased myself with Lazada. And my heart jumped when I saw this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUZ3730AE4lpydBV0U4ahty5ne3AXHhVTiDZAkATB8EVJ5WDIuoDX9H6xhC-tmX_4_Hq3Igr9x43gHkkZLgG5SVaMKU2fUX6JPlcjkcl16GvQFL7MWa2paUAerXoyOw2GD5wvGw/s2370/Screen+Shot+2021-01-28+at+3.16.37+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="2370" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUZ3730AE4lpydBV0U4ahty5ne3AXHhVTiDZAkATB8EVJ5WDIuoDX9H6xhC-tmX_4_Hq3Igr9x43gHkkZLgG5SVaMKU2fUX6JPlcjkcl16GvQFL7MWa2paUAerXoyOw2GD5wvGw/w400-h150/Screen+Shot+2021-01-28+at+3.16.37+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>My heart jumped because at that time it was a few days before the 11.11 sale. And the price was slashed to RM264.75, and shipping was RM4.60. I wanted it so much but I made a stupid decision to wait. <i>I wasn't in a rush</i>, I thought. then AFTER 11.11, the price went back to the original. Instant regret? Yes.</p><p>Not knowing when is the next slash, I went to good 'ol Taobao. It did not disappoint me. About RM186. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_mM7DE9D0YaH2EWz_KPmUTiC3LnUDEW31Jj-aeLrv-q_tsnhx1crulhHx4F1Soa2rHkfZAu3pTVKqDDaHYVjA20UCyS3wYED4KA7qnNuRH05TUtQ_nBnWpQ_2jeOvrTvlVHvFQ/s1874/Screen+Shot+2021-01-28+at+3.45.37+PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="1874" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb_mM7DE9D0YaH2EWz_KPmUTiC3LnUDEW31Jj-aeLrv-q_tsnhx1crulhHx4F1Soa2rHkfZAu3pTVKqDDaHYVjA20UCyS3wYED4KA7qnNuRH05TUtQ_nBnWpQ_2jeOvrTvlVHvFQ/w400-h214/Screen+Shot+2021-01-28+at+3.45.37+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>So I engaged trusty <a href="http://eazyla.com">Eazyla</a> as the agent to order the chair, along with some fabric. I think I was so excited that I didn't ask if it is flat-packed. That would lower the shipping cost, and with that price of RM186, I was prepared for another RM100 for shipping, and it would still be cheaper than the Lazada's RM491.80.</p><p>Or so I thought!! Well, the shipping came back to RM255. By sea. After negotiation and discount. Eazyla's customer service is really good I must say. They respond fast and always find a way to help you, even in reducing the shipment costs.</p><p>Fast forward 4 weeks later, it arrived!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKmXaBwNUan-v8EFhRgggbnYAabV4gv5fpARga5R6kHbnQ4SWy8iDjBFPeUXXobkwzzEeq_musLLB4vbcEYLqnvUPrykzaIhI5fpho7H9jip5eF_9EiPXF8Zwk5V_wDb34R0Cyw/s2048/IMG_4154.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeKmXaBwNUan-v8EFhRgggbnYAabV4gv5fpARga5R6kHbnQ4SWy8iDjBFPeUXXobkwzzEeq_musLLB4vbcEYLqnvUPrykzaIhI5fpho7H9jip5eF_9EiPXF8Zwk5V_wDb34R0Cyw/w300-h400/IMG_4154.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I felt stupid. Why did I waste my precious money on this chunk of a junk.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I opened the box and see this.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2P6oyJpvgIRIVmVrSKjSlpCCNe1Vna7RXdt78bkB2sBCqVTy-_Z5KvTVA-Wq_JRR-8issEjxFZdEYR7tckR3qrj0OxMt6dUoTEvLYvxoiLUdsjqhk3KG_5ANJG01_QjFySxtXQ/s2048/IMG_0941.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2P6oyJpvgIRIVmVrSKjSlpCCNe1Vna7RXdt78bkB2sBCqVTy-_Z5KvTVA-Wq_JRR-8issEjxFZdEYR7tckR3qrj0OxMt6dUoTEvLYvxoiLUdsjqhk3KG_5ANJG01_QjFySxtXQ/w266-h400/IMG_0941.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3x0A_gY4Ms_NT8jPUczgXIDOpC4h7EKyJ8Eo99WTpdrVsyjpZEsCPa4KACkNTcOzWd3NO4_6W7eSKYTTarBw70NQcIE90H3VTkqwOABDCAYa6JXNoykHuHCAURjnRR5s-lYV8Q/s2048/IMG_0942.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3x0A_gY4Ms_NT8jPUczgXIDOpC4h7EKyJ8Eo99WTpdrVsyjpZEsCPa4KACkNTcOzWd3NO4_6W7eSKYTTarBw70NQcIE90H3VTkqwOABDCAYa6JXNoykHuHCAURjnRR5s-lYV8Q/w266-h400/IMG_0942.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Maybe not a junk after all. Was it worth it? I don't know, maybe. But it was a lesson learnt. Be very patient when hunting for treasures online. Why? Because the price was slashed again in Lazada! Huhu..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Love the chair... you'll be seeing more of it as my prop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">ps. It is actually very sturdy and solid, good quality!</div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-47622465804245993042021-01-18T11:44:00.004+08:002023-05-27T21:06:14.239+08:00Daiso Cement Concrete Try-out<p> Who would've expected that Daiso sells cement huh. I didn't.</p><p>Available in small 600g packaging, it is for minor repair work for homes, and also for craft enthusiasts. So fun!</p><p>So I got one packet of the 'Easy Finish Cement' to try on my moulds.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEp9al8hz2aXZ0Sc-jY_lScaRvYkxmEKU2TEGAfpN07rZvnjFQjo7_Q_zuhMbG_9FU0DDoCDpPF_hkc5J2leh5vcr29dBtpBOK5dCQ36tKISE7aFucLG4nF7Zrbx4tCpONfdv1fw/s2048/IMG_4005.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEp9al8hz2aXZ0Sc-jY_lScaRvYkxmEKU2TEGAfpN07rZvnjFQjo7_Q_zuhMbG_9FU0DDoCDpPF_hkc5J2leh5vcr29dBtpBOK5dCQ36tKISE7aFucLG4nF7Zrbx4tCpONfdv1fw/w300-h400/IMG_4005.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looks clean and fine. Of course, be careful when handling cement as it has very fine particles that easily fly around in the air even with a small stir, so wear a mask if you are sensitive to the fine particles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FXA8xGAI6Y7gnRhjMw6gLacCsgudiKVU7RBWX49gV28HEdcLM1HONiRORqBkhpWc2Pw9xfHjdF7JJuk3waoM72x2zYdkJZ_8A-MNs3oTwg4Y4_hMMG8zkvTFzrmXLBD6wfz65w/s2048/IMG_4007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FXA8xGAI6Y7gnRhjMw6gLacCsgudiKVU7RBWX49gV28HEdcLM1HONiRORqBkhpWc2Pw9xfHjdF7JJuk3waoM72x2zYdkJZ_8A-MNs3oTwg4Y4_hMMG8zkvTFzrmXLBD6wfz65w/w300-h400/IMG_4007.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I poured roughly a cup of water and mixed with the cement thoroughly. If it is too thick, pour a bit more water. The consistency here is like medium where if you lift up the spoon, the cement mix can still drip but not like watery drip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbovlDZ4GjezE3TKvm0YnUDYCdCTGqwIdtb6cOnnvCb3LZIl65tZnA8aDcHEnes8tqt4YLM4mu52FNgj3qqQEG3jmaU-5k0rc_q4s-D1xaoxJYp2SoG-e8xng2WORp2yZPCxtWng/s2048/IMG_4008.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbovlDZ4GjezE3TKvm0YnUDYCdCTGqwIdtb6cOnnvCb3LZIl65tZnA8aDcHEnes8tqt4YLM4mu52FNgj3qqQEG3jmaU-5k0rc_q4s-D1xaoxJYp2SoG-e8xng2WORp2yZPCxtWng/w300-h400/IMG_4008.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After stirring slowly towards the end of the mixing, make sure there are less air bubbles popping out from the surface. Then pour into your moulds. For one whole pack, I could make these 3 items. Use a leveller to make sure the curing surface is even.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_hryPzkwjsPX6gJQsptPIhZkpaDGg7FPu7A_f1S_ce7XBKM8Sr6nCPV1-urOiOwo3S1b-i973yCUqoiH81Mw_Qb-U6XtMVIzRDUTrZYIxUJmbLObXS_8dXcFO_hWm1phoxJUCw/s2048/IMG_4012.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_hryPzkwjsPX6gJQsptPIhZkpaDGg7FPu7A_f1S_ce7XBKM8Sr6nCPV1-urOiOwo3S1b-i973yCUqoiH81Mw_Qb-U6XtMVIzRDUTrZYIxUJmbLObXS_8dXcFO_hWm1phoxJUCw/w300-h400/IMG_4012.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the result after 2 days of letting it dry in the mould.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhjeTf7Tg-7SytJN13zjGJ490LPuOMjvq95I83YsueReTLtwqzOYbXGhQ-8PA33ojR0Pjfy48Qy__66J8KMBfZjHNwwwi6ZKUC9v2ob0HjGnG5sbo1x-UHeocomDd_X2RfHVKUQ/s2048/IMG_4071.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIhjeTf7Tg-7SytJN13zjGJ490LPuOMjvq95I83YsueReTLtwqzOYbXGhQ-8PA33ojR0Pjfy48Qy__66J8KMBfZjHNwwwi6ZKUC9v2ob0HjGnG5sbo1x-UHeocomDd_X2RfHVKUQ/w300-h400/IMG_4071.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Further dried after another day or two.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFl2E7PrhEiV7mCOH0U9xnIbZFuvI5W6JotihZDXA-xDrfOjf7mU8FjqdwjUQNnlDNrehyxH3aCzsLAL5u0i53zH8-lvEZ14mYVFfIISdd7f-gUtD5tgrNrySfsMvWuj1LMY7t0w/s2048/IMG_4073.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFl2E7PrhEiV7mCOH0U9xnIbZFuvI5W6JotihZDXA-xDrfOjf7mU8FjqdwjUQNnlDNrehyxH3aCzsLAL5u0i53zH8-lvEZ14mYVFfIISdd7f-gUtD5tgrNrySfsMvWuj1LMY7t0w/w300-h400/IMG_4073.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Not bad! The quality is good for craft projects like these. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-24680861386383044452021-01-05T14:55:00.001+08:002023-05-27T21:06:14.239+08:00Handmade bags<p> First attempt at sewing a bag with round bottom. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrWec3w-06tsrj4mkhJt49YSg8z4y2IWW3-V921VOjeoTEbBj-U2wwJ4cbUqFXtxRLv9IGXR5tOtGh7_cBYv5It3Y9dzN48S2tnDUE7mqve2yAKQ5J0x-K5bAa4AWfD1vxFZlEA/s2048/fullsizeoutput_133c.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsrWec3w-06tsrj4mkhJt49YSg8z4y2IWW3-V921VOjeoTEbBj-U2wwJ4cbUqFXtxRLv9IGXR5tOtGh7_cBYv5It3Y9dzN48S2tnDUE7mqve2yAKQ5J0x-K5bAa4AWfD1vxFZlEA/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_133c.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50HU2KuW0X7MhDUx5xleZFUpyoHyEcskV43O3QHMv2CdBCwyMMtqZ2PVS0EYv-S7LNiimLskxY8he6Vig0gHCuzwkMzoOkpcBFXBv6yCiuJyu1G0gn62EfH1-epvHV-_MSsh6iA/s2048/fullsizeoutput_133d.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50HU2KuW0X7MhDUx5xleZFUpyoHyEcskV43O3QHMv2CdBCwyMMtqZ2PVS0EYv-S7LNiimLskxY8he6Vig0gHCuzwkMzoOkpcBFXBv6yCiuJyu1G0gn62EfH1-epvHV-_MSsh6iA/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_133d.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MJL3XnbSSiR6VwnCgCa5yR_k9FVLBgET6rPqAD1e6Dzh6NrxVnWmoAw83bsj3OfbKDTowzkQAu4GnULEdZbY_mfiH0JegK_lgg1lTkKHQe7EpKg4NvxkmDvebyZesujj9-utIQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_133e.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6MJL3XnbSSiR6VwnCgCa5yR_k9FVLBgET6rPqAD1e6Dzh6NrxVnWmoAw83bsj3OfbKDTowzkQAu4GnULEdZbY_mfiH0JegK_lgg1lTkKHQe7EpKg4NvxkmDvebyZesujj9-utIQ/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_133e.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKC7PKemnvAC2Gh1myGtK9bqu1RUxCsHJ4JLrqMsf5Ddo3fGvwLa7nxr-wyjAOtsaXNVIVBRI_w7mfBLlds1tBpoqaiTyXhIeXXlhN-yDs5uPMPAkYluY0sZIVaW4B5BmWY_uNrw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_133f.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKC7PKemnvAC2Gh1myGtK9bqu1RUxCsHJ4JLrqMsf5Ddo3fGvwLa7nxr-wyjAOtsaXNVIVBRI_w7mfBLlds1tBpoqaiTyXhIeXXlhN-yDs5uPMPAkYluY0sZIVaW4B5BmWY_uNrw/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_133f.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Here's how I made the <a href="https://kokka-fabric.com/en/craft-sewing/round-bag/?fbclid=IwAR2SoWHJG1a1aA5Kl3_VhFvJ_kytpKC5uuyEvfLAMEdNaI9TO2DzxLYDAVk">round bottom bag</a>, template and instructions by kokka-fabric.com. The fabric I used here is from IKEA, it's from an old collection and no longer available. I think it suits this bag shape.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE3ln6pCTFcHj0PmO4bxY4o1kHE_Dvx023LhSBuSofk_3R5mmKgRkrwvCmwxstW31jpkQPS-qQFoL-SHSR_RRXCrLN1oqhJcsvILFcmyOvvunIfwoVxCwAQ6CXIJ7ZkKwy7P0JQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1343.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1548" data-original-width="2048" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKE3ln6pCTFcHj0PmO4bxY4o1kHE_Dvx023LhSBuSofk_3R5mmKgRkrwvCmwxstW31jpkQPS-qQFoL-SHSR_RRXCrLN1oqhJcsvILFcmyOvvunIfwoVxCwAQ6CXIJ7ZkKwy7P0JQ/w400-h303/fullsizeoutput_1343.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQreIiouR4pwx9zm1pItqx7QjROAc42NSassKDrQ4SUHNoJ4MvgiquZRGJO8ORiNB1Eff7DHesMAvwDNCg1SnSvQrln0MV26ztZ19MspYL68x7B7aGJWJ7trT3O2Yn-dcdAyn5SQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1344.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1922" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQreIiouR4pwx9zm1pItqx7QjROAc42NSassKDrQ4SUHNoJ4MvgiquZRGJO8ORiNB1Eff7DHesMAvwDNCg1SnSvQrln0MV26ztZ19MspYL68x7B7aGJWJ7trT3O2Yn-dcdAyn5SQ/w375-h400/fullsizeoutput_1344.jpeg" width="375" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>I also made a slight modification to the template and made a similar bag but with straight lines instead of curved sides, and not with round bottom but a regular gusset I usually make.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLwehg0XT6e9xc5SkdnpTKqzzkIBime7-L_NT4zd851PgZZPOUPqxqP9hl9ElVBr8yniUX97N0EPlp2QGcUo28S5j_D-BamRgCaC-Qca24zORF1-zBlPURde95bzeeVBU0ipjBQ/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1341.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLwehg0XT6e9xc5SkdnpTKqzzkIBime7-L_NT4zd851PgZZPOUPqxqP9hl9ElVBr8yniUX97N0EPlp2QGcUo28S5j_D-BamRgCaC-Qca24zORF1-zBlPURde95bzeeVBU0ipjBQ/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_1341.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywWGaS0H7MgtuzUhGzY8uYPBsTp_Ee-3yz1C2TPTm4J0HSbXtySw8V_N1JVHVfcmo6MF4g5T3IxAZHosC-6WcIp92NvjonNmbj11sZihqc-9wTByyWXHxwMduM5Y5otBaK5mDMw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_1342.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjywWGaS0H7MgtuzUhGzY8uYPBsTp_Ee-3yz1C2TPTm4J0HSbXtySw8V_N1JVHVfcmo6MF4g5T3IxAZHosC-6WcIp92NvjonNmbj11sZihqc-9wTByyWXHxwMduM5Y5otBaK5mDMw/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_1342.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is a nice bag to make as gifts but I realised I don't have fabric that is big enough to make a whole bag in one piece. This is because I usually buy fabric in half yards or fat quarters, I'm cheapskate like that. <div>The only option I have is to make patchwork or halves type. We'll see...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-50571347928118875972020-12-09T16:32:00.007+08:002020-12-09T22:09:38.261+08:00One Year Work Anniversary<p> Today marks one year since I joined my new company as a scientist. The memory of my first week is still fresh. And little did I or everyone expect that in 4 months, I would be working from home until today. It feels weird. Time passed so fast, yet so slow. It felt like both. </p><p>In the past 10 months, I went through an emotional and psychological roller coaster, mostly caused by two major changes in my life; new job after 19 years, and first work-from-home experience. But I cannot thank my new company enough as I was entirely supported throughout the time. </p><p>I had a tumultuous ride at the start of the lockdown and working from home, starting with shock of sudden change, then gradual acceptance of the new situation. Then anxiety and moments of darkness hit me on some days every week. It was an eerie feeling of hopelessness, and it felt dark and lonely. Just totally negative. And it wasn't something I could share even with the husband because it would worry him. Even I was worried I might do something stupid. </p><p>I think it had something to do with my new role. A lot of times, I felt I was not good enough. Although my job wasn't stressful, I put a lot of pressure on myself to perform. There were presentations which I had never done before in my previous job and in this new role, it is something you have to get used to. Actually I wasn't scared of presenting, but I was very stressed about building the content to present. There were so many details about the projects that I wasn't familiar with, and I had to gather my sources and information remotely. It wasn't easy, but somehow, I managed to pull it off. I prayed a lot too during these times. Prayed for wisdom, prayed for strength.</p><p>Then, gladness and gratitude followed. I felt extremely blessed that I still had a job during this time, that my boss and my company are taking good care of me, that I get to have an extra couple of hours sleep everyday now and I get to be a full time mom for the first time. I could do things for my kids that I usually don't get to do like settle their lunch, be more involved in their school work, cook dinner and generally just be at home with them. Spending more time with the husband has also brought our relationship closer. His golf/ drinks/bike outings reduced considerably due to the new norm so he was home a lot more. We'd watched drama series before bedtime, now that I could because I get extra sleep time. It's amazing how much time I earn back when I don't commute daily to Singapore for work. And that extra time converts to more well-deserved sleep. Just wow.</p><p>Demotivation was another challenge I faced during this time. Being away from the physical work site for so long had made me lost my core purpose in my role. I felt useless, redundant and a burden, which added to the new-job-pressure stress I was having. I developed an aversion towards my work. I wanted nothing to do with science. On many days, I wanted so badly to quit and settle for a simple job here. I wanted a sense of permanence, not questioning myself like "When can I stop working in Singapore, how long should I work in Singapore, when will the border open?" I was sick of all the uncertainties and what-ifs. I wanted something solid here that I can finally say "Here you are, you can do this for the rest of your life now and not worry about border crossing problems anymore" You have no idea how strangulating it is.</p><p>So comes December, exactly a year now. Things are slowing down, colleagues are taking leaves, presentation stress is on hold, time to reflect and time to relax. It doesn't seem so bad after all. </p><p>It really felt like riding a roller coaster for the first time, not knowing what laid ahead and after whooshing through with my eyes shut tight, I emerged on a smooth and slow glide towards the end of the year.</p><p>I think I can finally breathe.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18752172.post-52344578412229147892020-12-08T15:25:00.009+08:002021-06-04T11:14:52.278+08:00Just me... ranting<p>I think I'm no longer Pisces. </p><p>Pisceans are dreamers. I've stopped dreaming and started worrying about everything. Life, quite suddenly, has become a dark and lonely place; the real world. In this world, my zodiac sign is called Sandwich.</p><p>Yep, this is the time we get familiar with terms like sandwich generation. It is a generation of people, usually in their 30s, 40s or 50s, who are responsible for both bringing up their own children and for the care of their aging parents. I would like to add that this generation is also responsible for taking care of themselves and planning for their own aging support.</p><p>I bet my parents were once in the sandwich generation. The great depression also happened during that time. But how different was it compared to now? I'm really curious.</p><p>Though I can't presume that it was easier for our parents to cope, I do believe there are more challenges for the sandwich generation today, some of which are digital- and financial-wise.</p><p>On top of being a sandwich generation, if you fall into these two categories like me, I want to give you a hug.</p><p>1. You are an only child</p><p>2. Your parents are separated</p><p>And if you fall further into these categories, I want to give you a big hug.</p><p>3. You are the only one with stable income.</p><p>4. You have a dream of starting a business from your passion/hobby but cannot, because of point number 3.</p><p>AND, if you fall further into this category summore, I want to give you the biggest hug.</p><p>5. You are a woman. Wife, mother, daughter, all-in-one combo.</p><p>Some are giggling, "Ha ha, you so funny". But I know some are crying after reading this. Because it really feels dark and lonely, this world. </p><p>Sounds so negative doesn't it? I'm afraid I'd be reduced to a grumpy old lady, cursing the world. GAH!</p><p>I know there are so many people in worse situation than me, and that I should be very blessed instead of feeling burdened, but the fact that I AM feeling burdened is something I should acknowledge. </p><p>Acknowledge, accept and leverage.</p><p>I will be back on the leverage part. Till then, I'll sulk.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9K6omVwLPYcb0OASKaUvTzgtsqiM1jn6-TPRoV330N1CTLdMEQ6yO0fqIWsPHO9MBxGY10OMkcECHpfF5jPVPbbwE91awm48ZaYUH40z-TdWmrrc6MV3AXJA_Mocdw4jAziKEw/s2048/fullsizeoutput_133b.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9K6omVwLPYcb0OASKaUvTzgtsqiM1jn6-TPRoV330N1CTLdMEQ6yO0fqIWsPHO9MBxGY10OMkcECHpfF5jPVPbbwE91awm48ZaYUH40z-TdWmrrc6MV3AXJA_Mocdw4jAziKEw/w400-h400/fullsizeoutput_133b.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13179885050967524328noreply@blogger.com0