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Radley Scottie Canvas Tote

2012-01-29T12:03:00.000+08:00

Unwrapping a mini parcel from Kuala Lumpur, and hey it's my gift from Radley London! Inside the mini parcel is a large durable canvas tote with Radley's iconic Scottie Dog logo, embellished with British Union Jack flag print. Later, I further adorn the canvas tote with my camera charm that comes with a red felt circle that def complement to Union Jack's blue + red hue. Even flattered knowing that this canvas tote has been used as VIP gift bag for Russell Simmons' 12th Annual Art for Life East Hampton. Oh my oh my. Argh love it to the bits!

ps. many thanks to Radley London and natalie for her kind favour to do me a pick-up at Pavilion :)

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

2012-01-28T23:34:00.001+08:00

Checked another movie Journey 2: The Mysterious Island with my cousins and nephews. First time to buy fifteen tickets in a row! And I am falling in love with Dwayne Johnson or The Rock again seeing him playing ukulele in this movie. What A Wonderful World for this round and quite some time ago, Are You Lonesome Tonight in The Game Plan. Gorgeous both! :)

Merry, Merry

2012-01-27T00:47:00.000+08:00

Very first working day after Chinese New Year break and it's fifth day of the festive only! I feel so reluctant to leave my bed this morning. Laugh. The rest of the day was a doom until my colleague Jesyca asked if I wanna tag along for movie tonight. Yes yes yes, the movie I wanted to watch but out of movie ticket at Queensbay Mall tonight! Great. And guess what, my friend Elisa happened to be her other friends who will join us tonight. The world is seemingly small when friends are friends coincidentally. Argh lovely!

We had our dinner at Manila Place before movie and my pick were mushroom soup + chicken bolognese. Beat the creamy on behalf of my poor tummy.

We managed to catch I Love HK 2012 which is seriously a laughter. Indescribable funniness!

ps. nice meeting my new friend, Splendy

年初三

2012-01-26T10:00:00.000+08:00

Time flies! It was like a glimpse and now we've reached the third day of Chinese New Year. Day out with Jin Yin at Azuma Japanese Restaurant was far longer than expected. We scheduled for lunchie only but owing to the cozy sharing moments that pulled us off from time, we actually stayed around three hours. Became tea time it seems...

Azuma's signature dish - Raw Salmon and Eel Pizza, quite a special one.

Enoki Butter Yaki. These dainty buds of mushroom were so fragrant with the butter flavour!

Azuma's CNY special dish: grilled prawn with fish roe.

Meet Jin Yin, my partner in crime of the day. Overall, our first dining experience in Azuma was doing well though I ain't really a fans of Japanese cuisine.

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It is always sinful to linger in Daiso! Undue temptation! Laugh.

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Love my night with Nicole and Zhen Hui too. Beat me for not getting a shot of us that I actually forgot I'm bringing my camera along. The Tambun Seafood, Haagen Dazs ice cream treat and gambling session simply made wonder through the night. Very much of wonder. :)

Photographed at Azuma Japanese Restaurant; No.100-2-F87, Queensbay Mall,Persiaran Bayan Indah,11900 Bayan Lepas.

Hours
Mon: 12:00 - 16:00, 20:00 - 23:00
Tue - Sun: 12:00 - 23:00

年初一

2012-01-23T23:06:00.001+08:00

Hallo lovelies, how was your first day of this dragon year? Mine was rather sleepy day with relatives showering these particular questions: where you working now? when you gonna find a boyfie? Laugh. Do you experienced the same? :)

Photographed mom's glutinous rice balls, my all time fav. Carrot flavoured for this round!

Happy Dragon Year!

2012-01-22T21:49:00.002+08:00

When it comes to this day, reunion dinner always takes place and definitely carries a certain meaning to the very core of my Chinese nature. I'm here to wish all my readers a very happy and promising year ahead. May the dragon year bring good luck and well being to everyone!

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If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant;

if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.

/ Anne Bradstreet /

Beautiful Finds: Leather Camera Necklace

2012-01-21T11:20:00.000+08:00

Antique FM2 brass camera necklaces feature red and tan leather front, big clear rhinestone lens and dainty gems that added an oomph to these vintage steal.

SOLD

Beautiful Finds: I Wanna Be A Star!

2012-01-20T22:49:00.000+08:00

When I was young, I have too many dreams that now I hardly recall all of them. There was a certain age that I wish I can be an actress. Laugh, just another childhood dream. Do you?

Stylish I WANNA BE A STAR! multi charm short necklace featuring Oscar statuette, Hollywood Star, the 'Hollywood' word, movie film roll, Hollywood Sunset signboard, video camera and movie clapper board. What an awesome piece of must-grab!

SOLD

Beautiful Finds: Whimsical Owl Ring

2012-01-20T21:13:00.000+08:00

Enamel owl ring coated with creamy yellow and cocoa brown detailed feather. Dainty pair of eyes are even whimsical with gleaming rhinestones. It's def a steal!

ONE available | RM 15 (not including postage)

Adopted by Ann, Paris, Cat. Thanks.

* first come first serve

Beautiful Finds: JC Inspired Designer Bracelet

2012-01-20T20:31:00.000+08:00

Cheerful Juicy Couture bracelet features delicate dark jade green string and gold metal plates, adorning JC's iconic crown that comes in diameter of 6cm.

SOLD

Beautiful Finds: I'm A Walrus

2012-01-18T22:08:00.000+08:00

Hallo there, meet the cute Lucky Brand inspired ring - I'm A Walrus. Hope Ee Lin the babe will love it. :)

ps. listening to I'm A Walrus by the Beatles while flipping company notes

Control oder Command?

2012-01-17T22:57:00.001+08:00

My mentor used my company email to send all my colleagues: Hi, I'm 21. Tomorrow I treat ice cream. Omg. Couldn't stop laughing at it whenever I tell my babes about this funny incident. Dang!

ps. had some problem switching back to Command after used Control for the whole afternoon. *sweat*

Rock At Job

2012-01-16T20:26:00.000+08:00

My handout from the past week. Can I just burn them like Chinese talisman and finish off in one shot?! I really wanted to...

And it was my first on the job training today where I got this query, 'Can you speak faster?' Dang!

Whispering to myself again, things will turn out well. Yes.

Redeem Your Scrap For Money?

2012-01-15T20:35:00.000+08:00

I am just wondering this afternoon, how many people actually redeem their scrap for money? This is not too difficult to spot a scrap metal dealer in this country, especially when people should have tons of trash after spring cleaning. Do you?

Loving Heart

2012-01-12T23:45:00.000+08:00

Aha I know it's like ages since the actual date these shots were taken. Sometimes you just gotta bear with my backdated style of writing. Laugh. Took these at Logos Hope after my visit to Chai Diam Ma, if you still remembered. May your Thursday an inspired one with many loves. :)

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A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.

/ Thomas Carlyle /

Photographed Logos Hope on Sept 17, 2011.

Starbucks Canvas Tumbler Bag

2012-01-11T23:35:00.000+08:00

A random creation from my old stock: korea zakka coffee fabric. I think this fabric looks sweet with pink and white handle. :)

Poor Sense of Direction

2012-01-10T23:47:00.000+08:00

Argh I am just too lucky today to be the only one from Singapore team who passed the second test. Flattered. Well here comes a huge challenge! I've got a very poor sense of direction and now I gotta poke my head into Singapore map. I can do it! *monologue*

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Change is in all things sweet.

/Aristotle /

Photographed Singapore map from our trainer, April.

Preserve.

2012-01-09T19:25:00.000+08:00

First working day. There are quite many friends who surprised that I am into banking line, even myself actually. Today went well that I can manage it and tests will be carried out throughout the week which means I am gonna arm myself with exam mood again. Laugh. Just call me unrealistic or so forth, I don't give it a damn. I am truly glad that I still preserve the dainty bits of child-like dreamy.

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If you tell grown-ups,

"I saw a beautiful red brick house, with geraniums at the windows and doves on the roof...,"

they won't be able to imagine such a house.

You have to tell them,

"I saw a house worth a hundred thousand francs."

Then they exclaim,

"What a pretty house!"

/ The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry /

Photographed my Le Petite Prince postcard and sticker set from ex roomie with my camera charm.

Women Create

2012-01-08T22:20:00.000+08:00

Though I linger around my university quite often after back to the island, I never notice this cafe Women Create until my ex roomie called a date here this evening.

It's rather small that you will basically get this floral table cloth as the biggest spot in your eyes once you stepped into the cafe. Well I would love to see that. I love floral prints a lot, if you know.

Yum yum. Today, I had a cup of hot tea and dessert that offered by cafe owner as replacement for their mushroom soup run out.

And a decent portion of fish & chips for me. Be frank, the food does not up to very-very-very delicious kinda range. However, if I am to let you know I settled the bill for tonight with a note of RM 10. I bet it does make a different. They are somewhere in the average range where you get what you pay for.

My second ex roomie back in university, Xin Yin.

And now, pardon me for a leave to prepare for what my work tomorrow. A bed of roses? I hope so. Cross your fingers and I will see you guys tomorrow night. :)

ps. 感恩，谢谢读者Betty的分享。

Photographed at Women Create; University Place (Plaza Ivory), Halaman Buki Gambir 11700 Gelugor, Penang.

Contented

2012-01-06T02:01:00.000+08:00

Went to Queensbay Mall with Kris, my babe after sent off the boxes to T3. Time flies and she's going to leave the island. I do feel a bit saddening as I'll lose more and more companion in this year. When some of them leaving for work and travel, when some of them back to their hometown, when some of them busying on their works; I truly felt and seem to learn how to enjoy one's solitude.

And just a quickie on my daytime job, I am on board next Monday for a job that I never visualize. With the gifted opportunity that gives me decent pay, great benefits, not-factory-based job, not-sales work and training provided for self development; what can I ask for more. It is a learning curve, keep telling myself. And yet, I didn't forget my dreams.

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Never let go of hope.

One day you will see that it all has finally come together.

What you have always wished for has finally come to be.

You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself...

'How did I get through all of that?'

/Unknown/

ps. in the progress of compiling all my previous blog posts into an archive blog

Elmo Felt Charm For Swee Ching

2012-01-04T03:15:00.001+08:00

This sweet babe saw the Elmo bookmark I custom made for someone and requested me to turn it into a charm. Hey tada! Here's the magic with floral brad and dainty key. Thank you Swee Ching, the sweet babe who's going to adopt this soon. :)

Monotony

2012-01-03T00:38:00.000+08:00

Watched Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol with Viv today and yea, letting go. Something should just end. I felt so warm this afternoon receiving a call from my aunt. Well... I already head up for a change which might be more like giving up to you. What I am waiting now is just the opportunity to catch and a little bit of courage.

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I lived in solitude in the country and noticed how the monotony of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.

/Albert Einstein/

Photographed at Penang Airport while waiting for Kris.

Runaway, Run

2012-01-02T21:50:00.000+08:00

Busy spring cleaning for coming festive, Chinese New Year and I successfully get my wardrobe checked. Yoohoo. My craft corner next!

Today's artwork is going to be delivered to a lovely babe. Bon voyage, soon. :)

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We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure.

There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

/ Jawaharial Nehru /

First Day Of The Year

2012-01-01T16:32:00.000+08:00

Very first day of the year, spent my sweet time rolling the ball with Anson, my nephew, spring cleaning and scribbling my life list.

De Title

2011-12-31T14:39:00.000+08:00

I wonder how do you celebrate your new year eve out there? I was having a simple but awesome one at De Title. Theoretically, I actually booked the whole cafe. Laugh. I felt so sorry for be there at the ending hour that they extended for an hour just for us. Heartiest thankful to the cafe owners again.

Owing to time constraint, I didn't catch much shots in the cafe. From the shop front to interior, they're all of lilac and artful. I bet you'll be amazed just like me, looking at the making of De Title from their Facebook page. One of the reason which draw me to them was owing to the passion and dedication. Oh yea meet our replacement for free drinks of the night, Iced Peach Tea as even the bartender has went home before us. Laugh.

De Shallot Chicken, the main course.

Pasta alla Carbonara, the main course.

Free flow of dessert + mushroom soup etc for only five bucks on top of main course during festive.

Colourful chocolate chips spotted at backyard of the cafe. Oh love.

Backyard of the cafe is actually the buffet area, lilac still, but adding city illustration on the wall by cafe owners that make it even delicate.

Highlight of the night, Nicholas and Shyuan. Sweet one.

Ended up with Starbucks New World Park for next round, chatting and waiting for the coming of Jan 2012. Happy New Year again lovelies!

ps. check my a word or two for this new year. :)

Photographed at De Title Dinning Cabin; No 97, Lorong Selamat, 10400 Penang.

Hours

12.00pm - 3pm and 6pm - 9pm (closed on Wednesday)

Contact
04-2297967

Heritage Stroll; With Contented Soul

2011-12-29T00:20:00.000+08:00

I find it delighting to carry my camera down the street, walking with heart that is full of love. The greatest part is when you've been to the same place for many times and yet, still having different views in each trip.

Wall art from our first stop, Armenian Street already triggered my mood today and I've Shyuan, Viv, Kris and Wilson who made my day.

Then, we went to Khoo Kongsi the chinese clan house and you know what, I'm with the surname of Khoo! You've to pay RM 10 in order to enter the building. The more I say, the more I feel we seriously acted like tourist. Laugh.

Every little part of the building is highly ornamented with its authentic historical value.

From a small passage at the left of the main building, you'll find an entrance to this ancient goods exhibition hall.

And walk further, you'll find another hallway where you got to inspire by the past, build for the future and realize the beauty of filial piety.

I spotted a very dirty mirror when we almost left the exhibition hall and tada, our only group shot of the day.

Life, has two sides. It depends on where you want to be. Outside, or inside? I am so sad to say that I always chose the latter one unknowingly. You gotta take charge of your own life!

We went on our heritage stroll after our lunch at Wang Zhao Jun. Argh lovely flower on the street. It reminds me of my mom whenever I saw this kind of flower.

As we walked into passage, I caught the kitten that I know I must hit the shutter button. Be frank I am not an animal lover but they simply look cute from afar. Thanks to Kris who helped me to call the kitten. Laugh.

Oh yea lets meet Wilson, the discovery-channel-kind of guy who actually brought a few lens along!

And walking still, never stop to unravel beautiful things.

Penang is really greener and a good place to stay in. I love the island for its aesthetically heritage, really.

I am thankful to be breathing, on this side by the grass. Whatever comes, comes. Quoted from Ron Perlman.

The sky is seriously beautiful this afternoon in its azure blue tone. We walked to Penang Road to have a taste on long forgotten Chendol. Beat the huge crowd!

At the end of the day, we managed to catch Sherlock Holmes 2 at First Avenue even. I struggled hard to keep my eyes open while my partners in crime actually fell asleep. Laugh. It was around 10 hours day trip! Contented.

Photographed at Khoo Kongsi and other beautiful sites in heritage trail, Penang on Dec 26, 2011.

Pimp Your Cube!

2011-12-28T12:00:00.001+08:00

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Contest Factory. All opinions are 100% mine.

Ever thought of how awful cubicle can influence your working mood? If you happen to be one of the pathetic guys in America who is now sitting on a broken chair, overseeing unorganized work desk, listening to endless noise of old school fax machine and most probably facing the granny monitor whole day long! Then, Pimp My Cube Contest by Contest Factory will definitely be your savor from the messy life.

Lets move your finger, click on this link and register yourself to get a better life! The contest period is from 12/5/11 at 12:00pm to 1/31/12 at 12:00pm.

Below are the steps that you should work on:

(A) Take a video, as easy as from your phone or webcam, of how worst your workspace could be. The more fun and witty it is, the higher chances for you to catch the judges attention.
(B) Explain to Contest Factory why is it so and how badly you want them to pimp your cubicle.
(C) Entered your video.
(D) Invite your friends, family, associates (I believe they will appreciate what you've done. Laugh) to vote for you. Remember, you can vote daily! Encourage them to do so to enhance your chance of winning.

Then with a little bit more of lucks, besides judging criteria such as the most votes, best (really worst) video, and most compelling story, you're just on the right track to win your fortune from the total grand prize value of approximately $1200.

The prize is to update your office/workspace/cube with one of three prize packages:

New high end computer system
New desk, chair and decorations
New entertainment package with high end stereo, espresso machine etc.

In addition, a second sweepstakes prize of $200 gift card will be awarded to the registered user chosen by random drawing at the end of the contest period.

Take a look at the example of contest video and join it right away!

Cubicle image retrieved from Tantalizing Tidbits.

E-Entrepreneur 2011

2011-12-25T22:50:00.001+08:00

If you still remembered my weekend getaway to Kuala Lumpur a few weeks back, here is my wrap up of the event E-Entrepreneur 2011 - National Pitching, taken place at the 5 Elements Hotel. I used to be in a certain place earlier than predetermined time, adding in I got the time wrong, so I actually reached the hotel so much earlier before anybody else did. Laugh. Had myself a pretty relaxing english brunch then at a cafe, just right beside the hotel.

Sooner or later, participants reached slowly at hotel lobby and we gotta take a portrait shoot before entering meeting room.

Christopher, one of the organizing team, brief all participants through the schedule and tried to ease us down.

Paris and Wilson the funny duo.

Wen Keat, busy preparing for the last round of presentation practice.

Meanwhile, Paris and me were making fun around the room. Hey spotted our blue outfit which matched the lanyard just good. I looked even petite standing beside her. Laugh.

Participants were waiting at this spot, batch by batch before their turn.

The main brain behind MyPath, John brief the sponsors at hotel's in house cafe.

Oh the other hand, I picked my lucky number 1 thus I was in the first batch with the rest of four other participants to move to penthouse. Just a little introduction, their penthouse comprises of five suite named after five elements: Metal, Earth, Water, Fire, Wood.

Participants were then pitched their business ideas to the sponsors, as shown by Mok.

Hey peeps, it's me. Thinking of going elsewhere after the national pitching so I chose a match of basic tee from MNG and my very versatile piece of Boyfriend blazer from Phatculture.com which you really gotta have a look. I really admire both the pretty founders at their early 20s to put their heart out in online business. Pour them some support if you like their range of apparels and accessories!

Meet Veron, my coursemate back in university.

Sneak peek of the judges.

All of us gathered then at the hotel's in house cafe for our buffet lunch treat.

Ice breaking and sharing session among participants.

Later, Christopher appeared again with the stunning moment of winners to be announced in a while.

John, delivered a word or two from his very core sharing his passion in developing youth and entrepreneurial spirits.

And Jenna, who was in the same boat or put it in more english way, bear with the same thoughts also shared with the members of the floor about her insight.

Ambassadors were given a certificate of appreciation. Meet Michele the project director and my bestie of similar height. Laugh.

Highlight of the day. Mr. Ronald Khoo, board member of Entrepreneur Organization Malaysia holding an Ipad to be given away, following by prize giving ceremony a couple minutes later.

All participants were fell into camwhoring mood again after prize-giving ceremony. Meet the glamorous duo, Jeremy and Paris.

Michele, Veron and me.

Lastly, the big family shot of E-Entrepreneur 2011 before we left the hotel. Ciao!

ps. fruitful journey of inspiration and new friends.

Photo credits to event photographer of E-Entrepreneur 2011, taken at the 5 Elements Hotel on Dec 3, 2011.

Strawberry-Merry Eve @ Pik Nik

2011-12-25T20:23:00.000+08:00

Saw Pik Nik on Facebook quite a long while ago and I decided to pick it as our Christmas eve gathering spot. **

Stepped into this victorian-styled building, you will see very crafty lamps hanging on the ceiling.

And move your eyes lower to the wall, you'll check very minimal but awesome wall decoration with just a few photos and a clock.

Looking through the arc shaped entrance on your right you will find a huge thunder bolt with artistic girl singing or screaming I supposed. And meet my piece of collage playing around with the metal ball.

The other side of the wall is filled with hand-drawn quote bubbles amidst the background in orange hue.

Well we're too hungry that we must check the menu now. What did the cafe offer for this Christmas? Lets see.

First, we were served with Christmas Sangria, sorta red wine punch with strawberries + orange that came in their Christmas set-dinner.

I have a thing for table-top shot if you know me well and lighting of the cafe made this shot even whimsical with the rainbow like effect. Heart it!

Next, the cafe owner continued to surprise us with Brocoroom soup that I found the name is so funny. It is actually a mixture of brocolli + fresh mushroom cream soup. So much delicious than the one I tried in a similar-styled cafe not long ago. **

We picked three out of the four main courses available for the day. Highlight of our choices would be this Strawberry-Merry Pork Steak where the pork is marinated with fresh strawberry + herbs, served with potato salad. Sounds weird but I really had my tummy satisfied savouring this plate of yumminess in decent portion.

Here we come to Waffle 'Three' the waffles + scramble eggs, topped with smoked salmon, streaky bacon and smoked ham.

Then, the Classic Salmon Roll, a rather common one compared to the rest, of baked salmon roll with ham, cheese and asparagus but delicious still. **

Lastly, each of us were served with a dessert - Mini Waffle Ice Cream with caramel and chocolate sauce + strawberry.

We lingered in the cafe, enjoying the of cozy ambience and waiting for Christmas. Glad that my sisters had fun meeting Kris, my university bestie.

Heart this shot with my sisters, though a few others couldn't make it together tonight.

We went seriously maniac playing the board games in the cafe. Meet Shyuan! Laugh. **

Vivian and Shyuan.

Poor babe of the night, Kai and her endless +8. **

Though felt a little bit sad in this Christmas for losing something but I guess I am letting go. Vivian told me that sometimes compromise simply doesn't work when the other party doesn't appreciate. Yes, lucky me as usual. My good luck spells are back!

We ordered Strawberry Trifle while we were playing the games. It might be due to the sharp twelve is just around the corner or simply my eyes for everything Christmas, I spotted the reflections on my spoon that looked so much like ornaments jingling in the air.

Even the payment method is whimsical that we placed our money in this old school biscuit tin. Laugh. And hey lovelies, Merry Christmas although we don't get to celebrate together. **

Later, we stayed for quite a long while playing around with the cafe owner's Holga colour filters. Bet he must be regretted for lending us. Laugh.

** Credits to Kris for the following shots: Pik Nik main entrance, Brocoroom Soup, Classic Salmon Roll, Shyuan portrait, Kai portrait and old school biscuit tin.

Photographed at Pik Nik; 15 & 17, Jalan Nagor, 10050 Penang, Malaysia.

Hours

Mon: 15:00 - 00:00
Wed - Thu: 15:00 - 00:00
Fri - Sat: 15:00 - 02:00
Sun: 13:00 - 00:00

Contact
+04 226 0562
+0164529250

My Lucky Christmas

2011-12-24T23:43:00.000+08:00

Merry Christmas lovelies. How was yours? Mine a really lucky one. Sneak peek of the night on the number of skips I got in a game! Laugh. Guess where was I this christmas eve?

ps. stay tuned for my upcoming post

Tealiciously In Love

2011-12-23T22:06:00.000+08:00

That's basically what I spent my week on, from sourcing, cutting, tying and getting my butt stuck in chair. Laugh. First print available at Tea Tac Toe now. See you peeps. :)

Heart

2011-12-23T21:50:00.003+08:00

Last piece of Pei Yeen's order, felt heart charm with personalized word embroidery. Thanks babe! :)

Happy Solstice

2011-12-22T19:50:00.000+08:00

Happy Solstice, lovelies! How was your day eating these gummy balls? Used to make myself a special one every year but this year, I am just lazy to move my butt from paper cutting and box making. Lets have a look on my last year's masterpiece here. Laugh.

Hey Alvin!

2011-12-21T23:15:00.000+08:00

Sneaked from crafts for a few hours to meet Jessica. Gossiping session with Kris, Jess and Alvin Liew Jia Xiang was fun! So great of me fetching him a Christmas present which is not 'dead'. Laugh. You guys made my day either. :)

Oh yea, just a quickie. Finally I watched Alvin and The Chipmunks with Kris and Jess! So cute!

ps. credit to Kris for the milk tea shot

Photographed at Tea Tac Toe Taiwanese Bubble Tea; Jalan Sungai Dua, 723F-G Vanda Business Park 11700 Georgetown, Penang.

Outlets
723F-G Vanda Business Park, Jalan Sungai Dua(Opposite Sg Dua Mc D)
0166262114

7A, Jalan Gottlieb, 10350 Penang.(Opposite Penang Chinese Girl School)
0165577457

434, Jalan Ayer Itam , 11400 Penang.(Opposite Chung Ling High School)

Let The Sun Shine In

2011-12-21T00:47:00.003+08:00

Meet Shiny and her pocketful of sunshine! Laugh. Thanks to Pei Yeen. It reminds me of one of my favourite songs, Let The Sun Shine In by Frente!

So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never lose
And Frowners never win
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in

Cheers peeps. :)

A Sign of Change

2011-12-20T09:06:00.001+08:00

Meet Steven's felt 'Change' charm with personalized word embroidery! Thanks to Pei Yeen. :)

Felt Goat Charm For Joshua

2011-12-19T02:04:00.000+08:00

Meet Joshua's felt goat charm with personalized word embroidery. More to come! :)

Sky High Happiness

2011-12-18T00:48:00.000+08:00

It's quite difficult for me to online at day time as my broadband basically dying for no reason so I've to rely on cousin's wifi. Sad case when I've to settle some works online. Thus here I off to university hostel to find Kris again. Laugh. Thanks god that university server still workable on my laptop. And hey lovelies, see my owl necklace with floral charms and wooden bangle from this babe. Heart it to the bits! Thank you... :)

ps. 无端端成了某人的女神，哈哈，谢谢！我会努力的。

Hey Bystroe!

2011-12-17T02:56:00.000+08:00

Day out with Tze Ying this weekend after I sent off some loves in rush. Just feel like doing something stupid this Christmas. Laugh. We went to this cafe named Boutique Bystroe, a boutique-orientated and cafe-lounging place where family gathers and new friends meet. And hey lovelies, Christmas is just around the corner!

The cafe interior is not so spacious where it fits around four to five tables I guess. However, you'll amazed how the cafe owner made wonder of this tiny space into an awesome place with many surprises.

Take a peek at the counter as I always did, I find the sugar pot seems sweet with the content and embracement of flowers in similar hue. They simply shine each other in a lively way. My mood was really good looking at these dainty happiness in the cafe.

Here comes another surprise from the cafe! Happy weekends, miss sunshine! Their mugs are hand-drawn, filling with our beverages the ice cubes milk tea on the left and Tze Ying's mocha on the right.

Then meet the giant portion of today's special All American Burger for both of us. Well we seriously didn't manage to finish ours. Next round I think I will just order a set to share with my babes with more ala cartes.

Chicken + Pork combo sounds great to me as I do not take beef.

Greatly grilled or so where it wasn't too dry or too juicy. Pardon me as I seriously don't think these are the right words to describe the food. I will learn how to cook, soon. Laugh.

As implied with its name, upstairs is actually a boutique. This fashion collage on the wall caught my eyes in still once I stepped into the cozy space. Argh so arty. I always have a thing for black and white shots.

The boutique carries imported apparels from Japan, Korea and so forth according to the super friendly employee.

Oh my even the fashion figurines on the floor look so arty too!

And the wooden pigeon holes carrying a vast range of jewelries, bags, belts etc. We managed to get a shot of the day with help of the friendly employee again. Spotted my Casio mini vintage from Hullabaloo again? Recently I tend to leave behind my other watches no matter where I am heading to. Find it just nice to match with every outfit.

Then shall we move to their downstairs once again, visiting the cafe's games corner that lies with a cozy couch and board games. Dear foreign readers, if you don't know, the wooden panel thingy with colourful marble balls is named congkak a Malay traditional game in my country.

What's even caught me exciting are the nice collection of books they have there! I will definitely pay a visit someday for the sake of grabbing a cuppa and some good reads there.

Another point of surprise is that the cafe actually offers mug-painting for only RM 1. You may be the artist of the day, painting your clear mug into a Picasso piece of art and they will bake for you which take around half an hour to forty five minutes. Hey hey then you may back with your art which the owner encourages you to bring them back to the cafe again for next visit. Amazing no? My mind was rather blank that I've no idea what to paint with. Will def do that in my next visit.

Having to wait Tze Ying's friend to pick her up, we simply spent the afternoon chit-chatting and catching up each other's latest to-dos. We're grown, someway but friendship never change. Move on with passion and act dumb sometimes, as told by Jenna. I remembered that and actually practicing that. :)

Photographed at Boutique Bystroe; 233-C, Burmah Road 10050 Penang, Malaysia (Just opposite the Malaysian Buddhist Association).

Hours
Mon: 11:00 - 22:00
Wed - Sun: 11:00 - 22:00

Contact
04-2287562

Make Life Good

2011-12-15T01:05:00.000+08:00

Just done with May Ting's journal. The lady in polka dress was actually inspired by skating girl illustration on Starbucks's cup as sent by her dear boyfriend. Knowing her nature of loving vintage stuff, I made my mind to get a colour palette of tangerine pink, white, and chocolate brown, adding in a little lace and pearl that enhanced the sweetness of the cute lady. I hope both of them will adore this colour palette! :)

Spent two hours chatting with Jenna and John the inspiring coaches. Their words matter a lot. And thank you Mr. Shahidan for the kind words, though he will not see this. Keep the good, eliminating the bad. *working*

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Your resentment gives more power and influence to whatever you resent. Is that really what you want?There’s no reason why a negative situation has to make you negative. You always have plenty of other options.You don’t have to let your attitude be poisoned by other people, situations, or events. You can choose a positive, powerful perspective no matter what.You don’t have to let your life be thrown into a turmoil by every little thing that happens. Instead, you can decide to be directed by a deep and abiding sense of true purpose.Remember who you are, and why you are, and what’s important to you. Focus a little more on what matters, and a little less on what just arbitrarily comes your way.Live on purpose, live with purpose, and with constant, loving attention to that purpose. You can make life good in your own way no matter what.

/ Ralph Marston, greatday.com /

Back To Crafty

2011-12-14T01:18:00.000+08:00

Busy with someone who actually dumped me the trash to settle, which basically got nothing to do with me. Even Kris and Michele also couldn't stand it! Well thanks god that I learnt how to reject because of this. Looking at my schedule, guess there are a few others that I've to make my mind and say a No! to make my life better.

Back to crafty mood to settle my pending craft lists. Thanks Siennie for adopting these felt and ribbon bookmarks.

First, caramel brown-based cookie monster bookmark with ivory ribbon. The other end of the bookmark is a dainty cookie adorned with sapphire blue Swarovski Elements hot fix rhinestones.

Second, mocha brown-based owl bookmark with black ribbon. The owl's pair of eyes are embellished with light gray brads, causing a contrast visual with teal outer. I hope Siennie will love my choice of colours for the hootie.

ps. 2 hours powerpoint sharing and bak kut teh dinner with Kris, Samuel and Jovan were nice!

Dilemma

2011-12-13T01:13:00.000+08:00

Been out for whole day again to clear the chores. Met the dudes to discuss the consignment thingy and went to Queensbay Mall then with Kris. I am thinking maybe I really need 48 hours now, if adding in a proper job. Working on completion-in-progress letters to be sent out and pending craft orders again, amidst the din of some nonsense people who actually called me to clear the shit up. Sorry for being harsh but it is seriously none of my business. Do you guys experience the same case before?

A or B, C or D, why always ask me make decision...

Homemade blueberry chocolate by friend, photographed by Kris.

Of Red & Blue

2011-12-12T00:25:00.000+08:00

There is something special about today's post where I actually hang out with my mom. I do not know how the case might be in your family but to me, def once in a blue moon thingy. Since I was small, I used to mingle around, talk, play, study with friends only and yes, still friends basically. So we went to this sensory-evoking dessert house, Strawberry Forever Dessert Cafe after my Skype chat or interview with Cass early in the morning.

Stepping in the dessert house, you'll find yourself in the redness of the interior which just suit its name Strawberry. With a dim hanging lamp on top, the ambience around your table seems dancing leisurely in a very cozy manner.

Even their table settings are all in red plus green, connecting the little bits of strawberry which my mom loves seeing them.

We started off our mouth-watering moment with coffee and vanilla creme brulee.

And their spaghetti bolognese before the highlight of our tea time. The pepper in creamy taste worked just fine for me! I love it.

Then here comes their strawberry fruit platter and chocolate fondue set. As for ours, their strawberries are freshly served with fresh cut fruits such as banana, honeydew, kiwi and apple besides a few scoops of ice cream.

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within, quoted from Maya Angelou.

Gazed upon the azure blue sky and waves after you left the cafe with us, took a deep breath and I hope you'll find the joy of simplicity. So how was your day lovelies?

Photographed at Strawberry Forever Dessert Cafe; 26, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 5 11600 Jelutong, Penang.

Hours

Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 23:00

Contact
012-4058151

Oh surprises!

2011-12-11T01:01:00.000+08:00

Was attending Winson's birthday party with Shu Kai whom I invited along a couple hours ago. I hand-drawn a chocolate or cookie you name it for his big day as this was what I basically can recall about knowing him as friend. Laugh. So surprised that this guy actually sang and proposed to his girlfriend. Argh so sweet and lovely where she got really touched! I feel so honoured that I was there to witness this beautiful moment. I believe they will def live happily ever after.

ps. written this in a little bit of hangover! :D

Photographed at OB Irish Pub, Bukit Jambul Country Club.

Passion

2011-12-10T02:44:00.000+08:00

Though it feels depressing to drive on the Saturday afternoon, the heart is fine with the thought of chasing my endless dream. Went for an interview, though I might not being chosen or take up this job but deep in my heart I am glad that my passion still living there. Just a moment, waiting to be revealed. Passion can stay everywhere, whispering that to myself everyday. :)

Changed my mindset after the previous KL getaway, trying hard to live back to the previous me. The funny me.

Harvesting The Heart

2011-12-08T21:43:00.001+08:00

The world seems like 180 degree change after the night I chatted with Michele and Kris, after I picked up another page-turner for this Christmas, after I received dainty loves from Ken Jee and Sis, after I got inspired to brush up my German, after I Skyped with JJ, after I met up with two potential partners for my little business, after hard-to-reject aftermath, after received a note from Nat, after savouring the sweet home made chocolate, etc. Wow, it's a bliss to have so many things and loves that keep you moving! In just two days time, even.

ps. leaving now the poor ballerina flats that are wondering still where to head next, someday. :)

Blunt

2011-12-06T22:52:00.001+08:00

Was dating with Kevin and Kris tonight at Manhattan. Still coughing though so ended up with a cup of hot Earl Grey and Chick in olio for my dinner. And gosh! I simply do not know how to reject people and it caused me a huge trouble. Tired. Life, goes on. Keep reminding myself on that. When people see me in blunt, so do I. I ain't that strong actually...

Photographed at Manhattan Fish Market, Queensbay Mall.

Arthur Christmas

2011-12-04T14:24:00.000+08:00

Checked the movie with Ken Jee and Nicole! I love christmas, like really really love it. Was so happy sashaying in the candy shop that is filled with rainbow colours in this December mood. Like the little girl in Arthur Christmas, I wish there is someone in the north pole that I can write to as well! Anyway, I am sending off some loves this Christmas. Do you? :)

Photographed at Candylicious, KLCC.

Ben's by BIG

2011-12-04T13:34:00.000+08:00

Was having my so called 'alumni luncheon' at Ben's. Screen-captured the art piece above from Ben's website and I can't stop looking back again on the coziness of it. So minimal, yet so rich with emotion! Bravo Ben's.

Twenty minutes wait became worthwhile when we were brought to the cozy corner hidden behind the glass partition. Couch and toss pillows were lying silently, waiting for us.

So arty menu with handwritten font in navy blue that adds in a touch of home and inviting dishes.

Michele and Hui Min, racking mind which to choose.

I love their idea of Ben's chit chat cards. We were making fun of the cards that they could possibly last for an hour in ice breaking. Meet Ken Jee and his professional Uniqlo smile. Laugh. Lovelies, what superpower would you like to have and how would you use it?

Nicole and Michele the babes. Oops I missed portrait shot of Veron! Sorry...

Nicole and me. I love the big toss pillow!

Def must have group shot (from left): Nicole, Michele, Hui Min and Ken Jee.

And me with the buddies.

Move on to food next, Ben's fish and chips are in quite decent portion and looks great.

Nicole's Pad Thai.

My mushroom lasagne, served with hot Earl Grey. Love the aroma of it, always.

Overseeing the fountain and blue sky out there, chatting session became even cozier. I truly feeling grateful for the priceless companion and such a nice dining ambience.

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Friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold.

Oliver Wendell Holmes

Photographed at Ben's, KLCC.

Chilli Rush

2011-12-04T02:10:00.000+08:00

Heart all the lovely moments I had throughout my weekend getaway to Kuala Lumpur. Stay tuned for more stories then. Shall I start my whereabout with night out at this hot place, Chilli Rush with Ken Jee and Yee Leng.

First thing that caught my attention as usual, the restaurant counter which looks just nice with these minimal lamps and the ooze of hotness from its red wall.

Overall interior appearance is just minimal with some wall arts and two cork boards which I bet we'll never see my photos on top for the rest of my life. For customers who managed to take the challenge of their highest level of spiciness will get to paste their photos and receive this survivor tee! I can never do that.

Our refillable iced lemon tea, thanks to the friendly waiter. When you see someone smiling amidst the soothing tone of music, you feel the warmth that you will go back to this place again someday.

Our yummylicious food of the night. If you noticed, the CR3 means level 3: getting there and Yee Leng my babe was so brave to order CR8: close to insanity which was argh! I couldn't take it at all. Little eaters's portion of Macaroni with chicken meatballs filled my tummy just great. Laugh.

Lastly, we ended the chill out with this piece of Red Velvet cake. Taste not bad though. Quite a great dining experience lovelies! Check this place!

ps. followed by pillow talk with Michele and Yee Leng and we shared quite a number of secrets!

Photographed at Chilli Rush; Blk J, Unit 31, Level G, Jaya One.

Hours
Monday-Saturday (11am-3pm, 6pm-1.30am)
Closed on Sundays

Contact

Tel: 03-7960 7368 / 012 321 8368 (Aru)

Vote mylittlejoops On MoreLook!

2011-12-01T00:53:00.000+08:00

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Hohoho...

2011-11-30T23:03:00.001+08:00

Christmas is coming! Hohoho... Everything I see lately are just warm, guess the influence of this season of love. Laugh. Night out with Paris the babe and now I shall doze off, been staying up late till 4-5am almost everyday since back at the island! Hope I'd be able to wake at 5am for my work. Bye people...

Joops

2011-11-29T20:45:00.001+08:00

New photo featuring my joops necklace. :)

Friends

2011-11-28T01:33:00.000+08:00

Sometimes, it is just so lovely to be with friends where all turn into chatter boxes. Laugh. Thanks to Sien, May, Kris, Samuel and Jin Yin in a row! And I am happy that I completed my report this morning. Phew...

Photographed at Roti Bakar.

Hoot hoot!

2011-11-27T23:25:00.000+08:00

Hoot hoot! Here launched our new product line, sketch notebook/multipurpose notebook you name it. Each notebook is hand-stamped and retouched, adorning with dainty crystals at certain details on brown paper cover. At the back of the cover, an inner pocket is taking place with hope to cater to your needs when it happened that you need a space for your receipts, short notes etc. It's gonna be a so-personalized gift where you may request for any debossed words to be done on the same piece of whimsical art.

I heart the joy of doodling and scribbling my thoughts on paper that typing hardly replace. Why stop yourself from doodling, from reading the printed words? Those alphabets are so lovely to be twisted around your fingers. I hope to bring the fun escape of doodling to everyone. There are no rules, no gridlines to be obeyed. Thus, here popped my idea to work with whimsical others on these imperfectly beautiful paper goods. Humming with the experience of immersing in the beauty of crystal elements back in my days in the fashion house, I try to adorn these little jewel-like onto my later crafts.

Thanks someone for adopting our very first piece of notebook as a Christmas gift to Jin Yin.

I hope Jin Yin and all of you will love them as much as I do. Have fun scribbling. :)

Owl illustration by our whimsical friend, Rebekah Ginda.

不懂

2011-11-25T00:32:00.001+08:00

不懂从什么时候开始，连自己也开始动摇了。不喜欢、不喜欢，还是不喜欢。脑袋说服不了内心，内心又坚持不妥协；结果会是怎样的呢？会有爆发的一天吗？＊努力压抑着＊

Photographed my new tools and dream with no related blog content.

The Author's Thought

2011-11-22T02:52:00.000+08:00

It becomes my daily habit to drop by and write something. Enjoying the life to be the author of my own. I think, I write, I read, I smile. Sounds like a narcissistic one, laugh. Tonight, I simply feel thankful for having companion of Kris and Paris the sweeties and caramel hot chocolate that made my working night more enjoyable.

Soon, it'll be over.

Photo retouched with software; I wish I could paint like this one day.

You & Me

2011-11-20T21:57:00.001+08:00

Thanks Yee Leng for adopting this smiley face music player cozy. She needs more smiles so I hope this little wonder will do the magic. Or kindly, do the same magic on me too.

Workload for the coming weeks are crazy. Bad of failing to reject as usual. Repeated Just You & Me by Zee Avi for more than fifty times, really. Simply love the tune and the way it soothed my hard feeling last night.

Will not be here as often for two upcoming weeks though. Argh I can do it! Lets dare to dream, you & me...

ps. only the creatures of the night, will harmonize with me :)

Pre-School Graduation Concert

2011-11-19T00:15:00.000+08:00

Was doing my babe Sherril a favour today in this pre-school graduation concert thingy with Shu Kai. Here goes my lovely Saturday with arty errands and laughters looking at the innocent faces. Sometimes I wonder why on earth kids nowadays grow so fast? Even a few minutes sketch can be filled with such lovey dovey that how the prince proposed to the princess and their relationship being objected by parents where they overcome all difficult circumstances living merrily ever after. Laugh. Ain't it be pre-school?

ps. I am sucks in rejecting.

It's Delicious!

2011-11-18T19:46:00.000+08:00

Night out with Stephanie, Wilson and Zhen Hui in my mustard yellow top, plus jade green tote and shoes. Love Zee Avi!

Popped in for a quickie dinner at Delicious before Zee Avi's homecoming tour.

Meet Stephanie the dancing queen and her four cheese pasta.

And meet my Aglio Oglio and hot mocha.

ps. Gosh, I missed some shots of the guys. Laugh. Will show Zee Avi in upcoming post then.

Photographed at Delicious, Straits Quay.

Racking mind, again.

2011-11-17T18:34:00.001+08:00

God knows how long I never write reports. Ok cool I am writing my report now in Starbucks with Kris. Need a dose of coffee to make my mind clearer. Working on the 2500 words. Decreasing though, 2300 words now! I can do it. *self-motivating*

ps. I dreamt of auntie this morning on her 100th day after passed away. Hope you're doing well.

Photographed at Starbucks, Queensbay Mall.

Blissful Night

2011-11-17T12:55:00.001+08:00

This is a rather belated birthday post as I just received the photos from Miss Photographer, Tzyy Shyuan. Laugh. We stayed up late until 2 or 3am early in the morning where we chatted a lot.

Mostly circling about my problem with a friend at that moment. I do not know how to respond, even now. Life, goes on. Guess that will be the most appropriate quote to soothe my inner core.

Back to Sherril's birthday bash, we were hiding at her house where Siang Kuak the bf was out with her. The little babe does not realize her house was filled with a few intruders once she stepped into the house but how surprised she was to look at the cake.

Hey mom, daddy leh? Wow... surprise somemore... Ice cream cake ar?

Be frank, I couldn't recall exactly what she said but def a laughter. And the brilliant her heard the footstep noise made when we ran to upstairs. Too bad that her dad was coughing at the wrong moment so our plan ruined. Laugh.

Belated happy birthday again babe, and thanks for the love and care peeps. Dear our new sister, Siang Kuak even. I do appreciate someone who offered the dessert treat at random too. Thank you though we did not make it. It's my bliss to have you guys. :)

With love, Jhu

Photographed at Sherril's home sweet home.

Cookies & Elmo

2011-11-16T12:46:00.000+08:00

Hooray! Cleared my pending orders in a row. Thanks Emelda for adopting the bookmarks and I am really happy here to find another person who bears the same thought with me, like exactly the same. Omg. Guess it was the day I text the most for the last two years. :)

ps. mom is asking, and keep asking but got herself disappointing answer everytime :D

When Boy Meets Girl

2011-11-16T09:08:00.001+08:00

Today we've Jerome with his order, a couple bag charm hand-embroidered with dainty blue florals and couple with a cookie in between. Look exactly as told. Hope he and she will love this! Thanks. :)

ps. glad to have Chendy dropped by and the craps! laugh. Glad to found companion to the music tour, yes.

Hello Kitty Ribbon Brooch

2011-11-15T13:37:00.001+08:00

Thanks someone who adopted this for her friend's birthday. Shall wait till the actual day and I will tag owner of this little piece of joops! Stay tuned. :)

ps. a few more pieces and I am done for the week. 2500 words report to conquer then. phew...

Que Sera, Sera

2011-11-14T23:37:00.001+08:00

Thanks Anish for adopting the flower bookmark. As usual, this babe will illustrate her idea for me which make my work so much easier. Looking at the flower, it reminds about the conversation between a reader + friend and I just now. I am glad that I still able to type such deeply moving quotes in Chinese and get him found himself again. Laugh. And I would like to share this song at this moment. Hope I can find a right song for every upcoming post later.

When I was just a little girl

I asked my mother, what will I be

Will I be pretty, will I be rich

Here's what she said to me.

Que Sera, Sera,

Whatever will be, will be

The future's not ours, to see

Que Sera, Sera

What will be, will be.

When I was young and fell in love

I asked my sweetheart what lies ahead

Will we have rainbows, day after day

Here's what my sweetheart said.

Que Sera, Sera,

Whatever will be, will be

The future's not ours, to see

Que Sera, Sera

What will be, will be.

Now I have children of my own

They ask their mother, what will I be

Will I be handsome, will I be rich

I tell them tenderly.

Que Sera, Sera,

Whatever will be, will be

The future's not ours, to see

Que Sera, Sera

What will be, will be.

Listen to Doris Day's Que Sera, Sera [here].

Frosty The Snowman

2011-11-14T16:03:00.001+08:00

Frosty the Snowman phone cozy, Xue Qi's order for Pei Shi. Thanks babe. *keep working*

ps. 不懂得自己做的对不对，或许对某些人来说无谓的坚持是固执、是愚昧。可是，朵朵说的话给心里打了支强心针，“就像一隻小鳥無法變成一架飛機一樣，一個人若是不能依照他的本質去活，是不會快樂的。” 看来努力从平凡的生活与梦想追逐、嬉戏的不止自己一个，呵呵，不寂寞了。

Hey Penguin!

2011-11-14T15:50:00.001+08:00

Thank you dear my junior's sister, Xue Qi who placed her orders sometime from now. Just done with her penguin phone cozy and now, working on her piece of snowman. Stay tuned!

ps. should have quite a few creation updates for today :)

Smile

2011-11-13T14:49:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Pei Shan the little babe for adopting her new mobile phone a red Smiley cozy with a ribbon charm. A smile goes a long way. Yes, I always believe that a smile is a curve that sets everything straight. :)

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Was out with Wei Seong to Berlin's Bier Houz at night and had a mocktail of Lychee Margarita Frozen. To him, I never change.

Muizz!

2011-11-13T14:36:00.001+08:00

Thanks Haridan, hope the mini parcel had reached in front of your door safely.

You Are The Apple Of My Eye

2011-11-12T13:15:00.000+08:00

Spent my whole afternoon wandering around jobs fair with Tze Hou, again and again. Guess I really need a getaway soon. Had deposited only five resumes on hand, I hope they work. Need a job right now, for my dreams, for my getaway. Later, met up with May who happened to in need and would like to thrash her work pressures to somebody. Been chatting about career and shared the thoughts until it was time to join my other sisters for You Are The Apple of My Eye. Read this book during my secondary so I was really craving to watch the movie then.

I do not know myself either. Just that, barely able to open my heart to everyone. My ex roomie told me once, There are some people who simply can't open their heart. For example, a bungee jump. It can be a really daunting task for those people who seriously couldn't move a step and poop! in the air. Yes, I am this kind of person. I actually treat everybody, very truly but not the inner core of my little secret corner. I reveal all, only to some who I am comfortable with. We got a cuppa after movie and chatted almost everything. Back at home around 3.30 in the morning and relief, the feeling I stuffed with throughout the rest of the day. It's a bliss to have them.

Current mobile ringtone that lasted for a few weeks, Our Last Summer.

I can still recall our last summer, I still see it all.

Walks along the Seine, laughing in the rain.

Our last summer. Memories that remain.

Thanks Shyuan for the postcard. Anyway, I decided to hop on board end of next year. Trying hard to open my heart, meanwhile. Hoping I will be able to make it to somewhere unreachable by phone, by internet.

ps. 寻找着愿意陪我丢下一切“出走”的人. Laugh. :)

Making Memories

2011-11-11T22:02:00.001+08:00

Went to law firm yesterday and things do not turn out really good. Yes, I am still uncertain on how to proceed over here. Keep telling myself, just a short period I guess. Finally received my mini parcel from the States. Argh, making memories metal box! :)

ps. just done with my 3 mins video of Time dot Com which I spent my whole afternoon racking my mind.

Sashay Into Winter Warmers

2011-11-10T00:01:00.000+08:00

Step into the Victorian dinner delight with me people, as we sat amidst the flowers under the spinning fan.

Have you hear, what the flower say? I do, the whispers of all the darling buds are so sweet calling us to sashay in such a vintage winter mood. I have a thing for Christmas, as I told you so.

Victorian floral cups and saucers. Mine, the romantic rose.

Salad, served before the main course.

My Chicken Spaghetti and white porcelain tea sets filled with my choice of Earl Grey.

My roomie's Tuna Pasta.

My belated birthday gift from someone, oh gosh so dainty piece of lovely. New collectible, again.

Duo shot with my ex roomie, Xin Yin who I get to know for only a couple months back in university as I was traveling quite frequent that time but still keeping a rather close knot now.

Oh yea, forgot to introduce her other identity to you guys. Laugh. She is running a craft store Red Jodie named after her little red man, hop to her [here] if you are looking for some craft supplies. :)

Photographed at Winter Warmers, Queensbay Mall.

Peony In Love

2011-11-09T23:41:00.001+08:00

The feeling was good upon finishing a book, and another... Peony In Love by Lisa See had set in century of Manchu China where three lovesick maidens, fought against the social norms of people at that time, seeking their love. Intricate foot-binding, death rituals and afterlife casted another mystery of ancient China culture throughout the storyline which made it a must-read.

Next list: On Gold Mountain by Lisa See

Image credits to LotusReads.com.

Bird On Tree Charm For Yenfei

2011-11-08T12:25:00.000+08:00

Still remember my other november baby, Yenfei? Thanks to her Mr.Pilot who made this order! That was pretty funny when he told me that Yenfei mentioned about this charm a couple months ago. My first reaction was so does she still like it? Laugh. Thanks god she does! :)

ps. suddenly feel that I've quite some to-dos on hand, wonder if I get a proper job now and it'll be 4-in-a -row routine. sighed.

The Beauty of Simplicity

2011-11-07T00:46:00.000+08:00

It was an inspired Monday afternoon with Zhen Hui. While we encountered with some particular situation that colours came to a mess, laugh, I was thinking about this lady the TV host of 庞铫敲敲门 and her quotes.

She once said, “简单的生活状态，最能酝酿出好的创作” which means the greatest creation is ever to be found in simplicity.

The next quote from this inspiring lady, “我喜欢用“减法”，减掉、放掉，才知道自己真正想要的是什么。因为减去生活中过多的颜料，才能看见真正的自己。” which means I love to apply the principle of subtraction where letting go, eliminating enable me to know what I truly want. As we are letting go excessive colours in our life, we are seeing our core of being much better, clearer.

And so I am just in the mood of presenting photos for today in lesser colour. Hope you people got inspired with the beauty of simplicity too.

Was having afternoon tea at Paddington with Zhen Hui.

Peekaboo, laugh.

Oh I always love desserts for their portion and mouth-watering displays. We just had a Mini Treasure Box that comes with dollar pancakes, mixed fruits, nuts etc. I think he didn't know that I actually have a thing towards treasure box.

Next, Pannekoek with Banana and Cheese.

Later, we managed to catch a movie, Tower Heist. Oh my god it was so damn funny in the cinema because of some laughters and I really adore Tea Leoni the FBI agent in the movie. I love her eyes, like really. Met up with someone after the movie and thanks god, Zhen Hui was there. I just did something I never imagine I will be doing anyway. First experience count? :)

Photographed at Paddington House of Pancakes, Queensbay Mall.

Owl Felt Ornament

2011-11-06T23:00:00.001+08:00

Whimsical owl charm which is 100% cut and sewn by hand at a smoke free little corner. It looks just yummy with a brass ribbon. Approximately 9cm x 7cm. Oh love.

ONE available | RM 20 not including postage

* first come first serve

Beautiful Finds: Dainty Bird Nest Ring

2011-11-06T20:29:00.000+08:00

2 Available | RM 10

Betsey Johnson inspired dainty bird nest ring. It looks just yummy in brass + faux white pearl.

Awesome Trinkets

2011-11-05T18:18:00.000+08:00

Hey peeps, just to showcase my awesome trinkets from Yen Fei. A dainty camera ear stud with shimmering clear white stone!

Next, it comes to the owl soft toy postcard.

Which I cut them into tiny parts, sew them on and stuffed with plushy.

Tada! Completion of my sewing project, without wings though. Laugh. Simply love it in this way.

The other side of the postcard.

Oh yea, I was really surprised with my birthday bash with Sherril, Shu Kai, Chendy, Jureen, Li Hern and Zhen Hui at Egate last night. Thanks all for the wishes from all over too! Will update later on when I got the photos.

23's

2011-11-04T21:22:00.003+08:00

Alles gut zum Geburtstag! Haha just a quickie to test my German which I seriously never touch a word of Deutsch since the proficiency test was taken. It's my birthday today which is just an ordinary day as usual where I do not throw any party. Hang out with november baby, Yen Fei today for our luncheon date or maybe pressie exchange at Paddington. Laugh.

Wonder if november babies, or maybe girls are prone to indecisive. I actually look at the menu, wondering what to take, once I reached until I saw a girl in mustard yellow smiling and running towards my direction. Lunch menu by Paddington are all within affordable price range which is quite decent at the mall.

After exchanged pressie, straight off to savour the yummylicious meal for our tummy. Yen Fei's Omelette Wrap.

And my pasta, both came along with a glass of iced lemon tea respectively.

Lastly, duo shot of Yen Fei and I. Oh darling! Heart this photo to the bits. Love the matching mustard yellow+ sapphire blue. :)

And so I went USM to catch up with my junior and off to an interview. That was pretty funny when the interviewer was wishing me happy birthday suddenly throughout the interview. What a day!

ps. wondering what I got from babe? Tomorrow, tomorrow.

Photographed at Paddington House of Pancakes, Queensbay Mall.

Pre-Birthday With A Blast Of Mediterranean

2011-11-03T23:50:00.000+08:00

Hey peeps, it's love Thursday and I just got a blast of Mediterranean with Kris at Agua this afternoon. They offer assorted Mediterranean cuisine from Morocco, Spain, France, Middle East and Italy.

We had our dining experience rather well stimulated with the cozy environment, relaxing instrumental music, and especially when nobody is around.

Our 4-Tapas Mediterranean cuisine for two, including baba ganous, squid rings, chicken terrine and Spanish omelette.

Apple lemonade, grapefruit juice, chicken terrine and yes, Kris the partner in crime for the day. Laugh.

Shifting our focus from food to interior, that is awesome to have different kind of feeling with just a minor twist over wall colours at different part of the restaurant. Personally, I was drawn more to the image of the right. Do you?

And now peeking through the wooden partition, I am really in love with the secret corner which simply added an oomph! to the contemplating interior design.

Duo shot of me and Kris, before leaving for a stroll in Straits Quay and Gurney Plaza next.

ps. thanks for the some kinda pre-birthday celebration :)

Photographed at Agua Mediterranean Cuisine, 3A G 18-19 Straits Quay.

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Birdie Wisdom

2011-11-01T23:48:00.003+08:00

Thank you Suzanne for her kind support in mylittlejoops! Just done with her leather bookmarks a couple seconds ago. Freshly served, seriously. Laugh. So you guys adore this dainty awesomeness?

Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.

Rabindranath Tagore

ps. oh yes, working again or maybe, reading time? :)

1.11.11

2011-11-01T18:13:00.000+08:00

Hey what a nice group of numbers for today! Love November, always. May I have a better one in this month? It's lethargic that starts to mumble from inner heart, unconsciously. Oh yea I went for an interview this morning and, not too sure about whether am I going to get it. Anyway, will drop by the office for some briefing or training next Monday. I mean, just a trial. Then here comes my work to settle the pending orders. Meet Ze Shen for today and his Shin Chan phone cozy that I've embellished with some eyelets which simply rock. :)

CHARLIEism Phone Cozy

2011-10-31T23:51:00.003+08:00

It has been raining cats and dogs for a few days in the island. Looking at the calamities around, sometimes I really wonder will the doomsday actually reach, one day. The weather is changing like nobody business, as if any of us couldn't even voice a NO to deter it. Ok stop rambling for the moment and shall we back to Skyler's iPhone cozy for her friend who hearts a character named Charlie the Unicorn.

That's why Skyler insisted the term CHARLIEism to be sewn. Laugh.

Owl character from the game, Birzzle which I hand-painted its eyes on plain white brads.

And a checkered, light brown brad to replace the button without her knowing in advance. Hope Skyler and her friend will be amazed by this little surprise.

Before that, do you? :)

Trick or Treat?

2011-10-30T00:43:00.000+08:00

Hey sweeties, how was your Halloween party? Was it fun? Anything quirky? Seriously, I just realized yesterday that I did not attend any Halloween party before. Yea all kinds of festive, leaving this alone. Weird thing though. Anyway it doesn't matter much. Glad to spend my day with Kris and my baby boy, Anson. Just in case you did not read about him before, he is my lovely nephew. We were having some fun just now playing spot the difference together. Laugh.

Happy Halloween! Share your stories with me if you'd like to. :)

Love Birds Leather Bookmark

2011-10-28T21:56:00.001+08:00

Still have a few custom made orders to go before I can really work on my felt owl bag charms which I've done with the parts and waited for so long to stitch them together. Today we've love birds leather bookmark for Michele. Thank you babe and I've added a robin blue stone to complement the dainty key at the other end of the bookmark.

Funny. I ain't an animal lover but somehow, I love to see them in still! Laugh.

ps. happy birthday, yu min!

Felt Moustache Brooch

2011-10-27T21:13:00.000+08:00

Hey people, meet my felt moustache brooch, crafted with love for Swee Ching. Thanks babe and hey Mr. Joops! How are you today? :)

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Hey Movember is coming!

2011-10-26T01:01:00.000+08:00

Hooray, can't wait for the next few days and it'll be November! Favourite month out of all darlings. Now it turns out to be favourite Movember month after I am in love with fine handlebar moustache ever since I incorporated the element in my old logo for mylittlejoops. Laugh.

Back to my day, I was out with Paris and we just got ourselves a new cardigan. Hers full in red and mine is fun red & white stripes. Love it to the bits the more I am looking at it right now and I found this whimsical set of I Love Moustache from Polyvore then to show you my cardigan. Failed mission though. Will show then in upcoming post when I happened to dress in.

Oh yea, still remember my Mr. Joops moustache ring? They're now lying gracefully over my little corner. As usual, limited pieces available. Grab them here now!

Credits to I love moustache by mimusik featuring skinny leg jeans from Polyvore.

Bird On Tree Charm - Pastel Blue

2011-10-25T20:12:00.000+08:00

1 Available | RM 18

Dainty bird on tree charm which is 100% cut and sewn by hand at a smoke free little corner. It looks just yummy with its 3-ply pastel blue + grey felt base, adorning with a leather strap which def makes wonder to every tote. Approximately 6cm in diameter.

Shiny Owl!

2011-10-25T19:49:00.002+08:00

Oh darlings, just added another piece of owl bangle in my treasure box. Chic-looking owl bangle celebrate some of our favourite night guardian with its shiny yellow brass plated details and clear black rhinestones eyes. Seriously love this to the max! Argh how great would it be if I own this Sherwood owl handbag from Kate Spade last fall. Match-made in heaven!

Would love to own my owl bangle and other hooters collection as well? Welcome to my shop [here] to adopt them right away! Limited pieces available for each design.

Image courtesy of Kate Spade Fall Collection 2009.

Beautiful Finds: Miniature Coffee Set Short Necklace

2011-10-25T04:31:00.000+08:00

Ola coffee lovers. Short brass necklace with very cute coffee pot and a cup of coffee charms. Spice up your busy day with a jingle of addiction around your neck today?

TWO available | RM 12 not including postage

* first come first serve

Beautiful Finds: Vintage Owl Necklace With Lace

2011-10-25T04:30:00.000+08:00

Vintage-looking owl necklace celebrate some of our favourite night guardian with shiny black rhinestones eyes and white rhinestones detailing, adorning the yellow brass body.

TWO available | RM 10 not including postage

* first come first serve

Beautiful Finds: Owl Necklace With Blue Rhinestones Eyes

2011-10-25T04:26:00.000+08:00

Chic-looking owl necklace celebrate some of our favourite night guardian with shiny white rhinestones eyes and black details. Each necklace comes in 士 38cm length.

TWO available | RM 15 not including postage

* first come first serve

Beautiful Finds: Moustache Connector Ring

2011-10-25T04:23:00.000+08:00

RM 12 | 2 Available

Quirky, fun moustache connector ring with adjustable ringbacks. Moustache is enamel coated in black and lined in glamorous gold, make it a dainty piece that is perfect for all occasions.

Beautiful Finds: Marc Jacobs Inspired Owl Keychain

2011-10-25T04:22:00.000+08:00

Chic-looking Marc Jacobs inspired owl keychain celebrate some of our favourite night guardian with shiny white rhinestones eyes and enamel coated body. Each keychain comes with a dainty yellow brass trinket.

SOLD

Beautiful Finds: Shiny Owl Bangle

2011-10-25T04:18:00.000+08:00

Chic-looking owl bangle celebrate some of our favourite night guardian with its shiny yellow brass plated details and clear black rhinestones eyes. Each bangle comes in 士 6cm width.

SOLD

Beautiful Finds: Silver Brass Owl Ring

2011-10-24T19:54:00.000+08:00

Vintage-looking owl ring celebrate some of our favourite night guardian with shiny black rhinestones eyes and silver brass body. Free normal post within Malaysia.

SOLD

Beautiful Finds: Mini Owl Earrings

2011-10-24T19:49:00.000+08:00

SOLD

Each mini parcel will comes in two pairs of owl earrings, as shown on the above images respectively and free normal post within Malaysia. Simply heart the way mini owls sparkling on your ears. Don't you think so?

Real Steel

2011-10-24T00:08:00.000+08:00

Watched Real Steel after celebrated Li Hern's birthday with Jureen and the gang at Soba Yoshi. Love the Max kiddo and robots a lot! Argh wondering all kiddos who named Max is good looking? *giggling*

Photographed at Soba Yoshi, Krystal Point. Credits to Chloe for the photos.

Of 1911 And Peri-Peri

2011-10-22T23:50:00.000+08:00

Was out with Kai Yan and we just caught in a spontaneous movie craving. Laugh. We ended up with Jackie Chan's 100th movie: 1911 a historical epic of the founding of the Republic of China and Sun Yat-Sen's forces. God knows the rainy weather out there was like so cold even in the mall. Can't help rushing for our late dinner at somewhere warmer, I mean really warm. Wandering around the mall, thinking what kinda meal might be warmer; Nando's became the place of the night we hang out then and had some great chat. Oh gosh hot drinks soothed us so much better from shivering. Haha, yes it is. Too bad, it was just me doing the talk as the waiter seemingly chasing us away. Guess I should leave the talking to him next round. Laugh.

Photographed at Nando's, Queensbay Mall.