Love in action

I'm glad that my mum is visiting at the moment. I miss her. I miss my family in Perth. 

She deserves to be pampered. This was a simple gesture to show my love. 

Much Love Monday: Welcome Bro

Much love First Monday of 2012!
It's a happy day coz my dear bro has arrived in Perth this morning.
He's here for good now. yay!

Just realized i haven't seen him since his graduation in Adelaide back in Dec 2010.
Has it been that long!?

Here's to the many great days ahead, bro! Cheers!

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New Year thoughts: Good Madness

It's that special time of the year 

when we all feel a little hyped about new beginnings 

and setting our new year resolutions.

Imagine all the new opportunities the new year holds.

I hope you are looking forward to the many new encounters the new year shall bring.

Just want to share this intriguing thoughts from Neil Gaiman. 

My friend, Sam told me about Neil Gaiman's inspiring work.

So i just want to quote him,

"May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful, and don't forget to make some art -- write or draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And I hope, somewhere in the next year, you surprise yourself." (taken from his recent blogpost)

i like the phrase 'good madness'.

He wrote the above about a decade ago.

You have to continue to read what he shared for this new year here. 

You just have to.

It struck me.

So this new year, I sincerely hope that you always have some inspirations and actually do what you are really passionate about. 

Let's hope that we all be a little braver, a little more hardworking and kinder than we were. =) 

paper garland i cut out on new year's eve. Say hi to my giraffe. lol.

Macarons & Christmas tree

Yesterday i made some macarons for a Christmas dinner party at Jo's (My Wey of Life). I was rushing so i didn't get to take any pictures. Managed to baked all the trays except for one. So after i came home from the party, i baked the last tray of macarons. One good thing about macarons is that you can leave the piped domes for a couple of hours and they will still have perfect feet. haha.

The party was AWESOME! Meeting many new people. The table was filled with absolutely delicious food all cooked by Joe & Jo and also their friends. Really enjoyed the food & the super-cool games! Wish i could stay longer but i had to go earlier. Got a hairdryer from my secret Santa! nice! Thank you.

So this morning, I experimented with the filling. I made some cream butter filling and added crushed pistachio and sandwiched them with the macaron shells.

Gave some to a lovely couple who lent me their bean bag. Thanks so much, Jin! =)

The rest went to my mum's tummy. haha. 

Found my Christmas tree cookie cutter few days ago. Planned to bake some cookies but didnt get around to do it. Instead, i had fun playing with it for my breakfast.
Made myself a peanut butter & sprinkle Christmas tree toast. haha!

and a Christmas tree watermelon was just perfect for a hot summer day.

Hope you have been enjoying these few days. If you have been busy, i hope you find time to rest and be refreshed now. New Year is on its way!

Postcard from Nepal

about 2 weeks ago, i received the postcard my friend sent me from Nepal. Finally! after 2 months of patiently waiting... We decided to write to each other instead of writing to ourselves on our last day in Nepal. 

It feels nostalgic reading what she wrote for me. Words of encouragement.

I must say, words of encouragement is one of my love language. Simple words stringed together can have such powerful impact, at least for me. 

And i believe we all need words of encouragement... you never know someone out there might just use a little to feel uplifted and hopeful again. =)

Melbourne 2011

taken Dec 2010 - Melbourne

I'll be away for the next few days as i will be in Melbourne. 

Yay!

I'll be at a lovely wedding witnessing the beautiful couple says 'I do.'

I hope to check out some funky shops & cafés...

sipping good coffee while catching up with my friends.

I shall be back hopefully with some lovely photos. 

Pink sky & more crafts

Today's beautiful evening sky

Playing with MT tapes.

did a bit more cards this evening.

Happy Friday

doodling on my mini whiteboard (a  piece of tile i got from Bunnings. hehe)

Verse of the Day: John 8:36

In Jesus there is freedom.

Love made of mini pom-poms? at Mt Lawley

sipping latte with bro at Exomod cafe, Mt Lawley.

a visit to Zakka Box & got a packet of MT tape stickers. Cute! 

Kind Yuka gave me a freebie! yay! 

been making some red buntings for Christmas...

bought some jelly powder for tomorrow! =)

Much Love Monday: Cloud Cookie Cutter & Ghostbird by Zee Avi

Today i am joining the fun of Much love Monday. Head over to Much Love for more lovely posts!

Lately i am obsessed with

my cloud cookie cutter,

& 

i love playing Zee Avi's new album 'Ghostbird' 

while driving on the freeway.

Favourite track is 31 Days.

11 random things on 11.11.11

Playing with iPhone screenshot to capture 11.11.11

Finished night shift at 07:30am. Slept for 3 hours. oh dear...

What did I buy today? - brown sugar. Going to bake this weekend!

Emo-ing to James Morrison's new song 'I won't let you go' on youtube.

Watch this video - 'A year in New York'

Cute illustration over here.

Nice print design on totebags via pinterest.

Smart eco-friendly idea - water bottle cookie package over here.

A recent flickr favourite - Today felt like it's new year to me. lol!

meeting a new friend tomorrow at the Beaufort Street Festival. yay!

Was at the 'Turning on the Christmas Lights' family event in city tonight. The city was illuminated. 

Can't believe it's coming to the end of 2011 soon!! eeep!

Check out more pictures over at Perth 2011 photo set.

inspirations today

"Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem and see an exquisite picture."

Having this catchy song stuck on replay.


"All the other kids..."


Read this inspiring article on travel while you're young.

Quote from the article: 
"Be careful of the yeah-but. The yeah-but will kill your dreams."
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What inspires you today?

iPhoneography

Little moments

Here are some of  my recent photos edited 

using iphone photography apps such as instagram & ps express.

11:11
my iPhone screen

iCloud
baked 'you & me' cloud cookies with icing on 1 Nov 2011

received the wedding invitation card in the mail today! =)

1.11.11
Banana & Strawberry Smoothie..so healthy so yummy =)

Picturesque Perth-fect view from Mill Point on 30 Oct 2011

Church Outing to Abingdon Miniature Village, Mandurah
on Queen's Birthday, 28 Oct 2011

maze at miniature village, Mandurah

cafe at the miniature village, Mandurah

my little gorgeous niece is turning 8 months soon =)

tried Vegemite favoured chips.
 Can't take more than 2 pieces. too salty!

with Nepali children while at Bandipur, Nepal 20 Oct 2011

at Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC back in September. =)