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Just me... ranting
I think I'm no longer Pisces. 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...
View ArticleOne Year Work Anniversary
 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...
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Handmade bags
 First attempt at sewing a bag with round bottom. Here's how I made the round bottom bag, template and instructions by kokka-fabric.com. The fabric I used here is from IKEA, it's from an old collection...
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Daiso Cement Concrete Try-out
 Who would've expected that Daiso sells cement huh. I didn't.Available in small 600g packaging, it is for minor repair work for homes, and also for craft enthusiasts. So fun!So I got one packet of the...
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The Windsor Chair
 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...
View ArticleKhind 3-in-1 Hand Blender Midori Series BH600M - Unboxing and Review
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. I was looking for a good chopper/blender which comes in all-in-one...
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Zakka Patchwork Bags
 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.Trying to match and put together a patchwork is not as easy as it...
View ArticleBurdened by life
I've been sleeping so deeply, surprisingly. It's those kind that when you lie down and close your eyes, you're instantly gone. And I wish I hadn't woke up. Because every time I do, I get hit by a...
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Fun with concrete and cement dye
 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.The adjustable legs are...
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House number DIY
Make your own house number, no nails, no drilling, you just need a laser printer and decoupage glue coat Mod Podge.First, create your number in your desired font and size on Word document and print it...
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Zakka pouch
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...
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Cute mini ball drawstring pouch DIY Tutorial
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,...
View ArticleNew chapter
I made a decision, so major that I didn't know how to start this post. I have resigned! I have resigned from my job in Singapore. I have finally taken the big big leap.That leap I was contemplating for...
View ArticleFirst week of freedom
 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...
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Starting a new life
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.I'm into my...
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How To Sew Mitered Corner Hem - Tutorial
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...
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Painted Planter Pots
I must be very free and crazy to paint 12 little terracotta pots! My painting mojo just hit me and this was sometime in February. I gathered these mini pots from Daiso, my favourite Martha Stewart...
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Business and social online platforms
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 paokaliao one-man show...
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A Year's Update of My Handmade Adventure
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.In a...
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Day Trip in Singapore 2023 - Sentosa Skyline Luge, 4D Adventureland, Headrock...
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 Japan trip last time, LOL. Post-pandemic holiday planning is very...
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JARO
I 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...
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I have enough on my plate
"There will come a time when you have accumulated enough pretty things and no amount of prettier things can make you happy anymore" -me Lately I have been feeling overwhelmed by things, both physical...
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My craft and sewing projects - 2nd half of 2023
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.Instagram has...
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Sharing Sticker makers / Sticker manufacturers in Malaysia
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...
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Christmas Holiday in Kuala Lumpur 2023 - St Giles Boulevard Midvalley, TRX...
 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...Bookings for 2 twin rooms at St. Giles...
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