"When you photograph people in color you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black &White, you photograph their souls! " ~Ted Grant
Thursday, January 27, 2011
L-O-V-E
"When you photograph people in color you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black &White, you photograph their souls! " ~Ted Grant
Saturday, November 27, 2010
3
It's going to be our third anniversary this tuesday! And almost a year to our LDR...
I know it's early to post this... but i couldn't help it! hehe...I always made something, well I like to make something, for birthday, anniversaries, and valentine's day. Something that you made feels more personal.
Since I have been hooked up on digital scrap booking ( I prefer the digital one to the 'real' one cause I always can't bear to use the whole nice looking papers...) I have been making digital scrapbook pages a lot these days.
I can't really remember where I got the phrase (i better start remembering the sources) but it's so apt for LDR, no?
I know it's early to post this... but i couldn't help it! hehe...I always made something, well I like to make something, for birthday, anniversaries, and valentine's day. Something that you made feels more personal.
Since I have been hooked up on digital scrap booking ( I prefer the digital one to the 'real' one cause I always can't bear to use the whole nice looking papers...) I have been making digital scrapbook pages a lot these days.
I can't really remember where I got the phrase (i better start remembering the sources) but it's so apt for LDR, no?
Saturday, November 20, 2010
What turns my frown upside down
A tear of fear, and anxiety turned into a tear of joy when I saw this text. He's not a very romantic person and I always complained about this. But, he still have an inkling of romanticism in him. I just have to let him 'surprise' me in his own way, his own timing. Thank you for turning my frown upside down! This totally made my day! ^^
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Fall Festival
I was helping out what they called "Fall Festival" at the church last Sunday. This was a 'spin-off' from the trick-or-treat Halloween tradition. The festival was some sort of a mini game arcade. The children 11 and under got to play games and then received candy after that. I had fun, feeling like kids again. But, I think for 2 hours and with small group of kids that came, the kids got bored and kept playing the same game again and again. Still, they had fun.
This is my favorite costume ever! She's so adorable in the Winnie the Pooh costume, isn't she?
I made cake pops too for the kids. But I forgot to take photos of them. I used white chocolate melts with choco swirl as the decoration. Here's a photo of another cake pop that I made (they were my first ever cake pops!)
This is my favorite costume ever! She's so adorable in the Winnie the Pooh costume, isn't she?
I made cake pops too for the kids. But I forgot to take photos of them. I used white chocolate melts with choco swirl as the decoration. Here's a photo of another cake pop that I made (they were my first ever cake pops!)
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Change
I came across this while browsing through the tumblr.There's so many things about people, about life that you just don't understand! People change, things change... I used to wonder who or what's constant enough for me to depend on then? The answer is there all along. When I opened my heart, my mind, and my soul, I see Him. He's the only constant in this ever changing world.
Friday, July 09, 2010
Mojo Monday
It's my friend's wedding tomorrow, so I made use of this week's mojo monday sketch 146 as the template for their wedding card.
Here's the card:
Here's the card:
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
chortles...
As if Spain's victory was not enough to lift my spirits... these phrases made me chortled while working in my quiet lab...
"So nearly a month, 62 matches and tens of thousands of vuvuzela blasts later, the World Cup is down to two title contenders: Spain and the Netherlands..."
"So nearly a month, 62 matches and tens of thousands of vuvuzela blasts later, the World Cup is down to two title contenders: Spain and the Netherlands..."
Friday, June 11, 2010
World Cup 2010
It has been four years since I came to this land that calls football as soccer. This is the sport that I used to be really passionate about. I hope this world cup can reignite the passion for the world's - not including America-most popular game.
I was real glad that I didn't have to watch it alone but with another gal that has even greater passion for the game than me. If it were left up to me, I would miss the first match between South Africa and Mexico. My beauty sleep was more important. I would watch selective match based of my mood and of course favorite countries. Luckily, I wasn't alone. It was an exciting match, especially the second half with a great finishing by South Africa, followed by a great pass (but an easy goal) by Mexico.
But of course, the real lesson that I learned was the "real" meaning of football's most confusing term- offside.
The FIFA rule:
A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent (at the time the ball is played).
All the hype about Mexico's first half "goal". Was it offside? If you said yes, then congratz, you really know the meaning of offside.
I -and many people for sure- thought it wasn't at first. See, we thought there was another South African player in front of Mexican Carlos Vela when his teammate dos Santos put the ball to the net. Well, the keyword is the second-last opponent. The S.African player that was at the goal was the last man, which usually is the keeper. But since the keeper move up, the keeper was the second-last opponent (simply put, they "switched" places), and since Vela is in front of the keeper, he was offside.
I used to have this scenario in my head and wanted to asked someone, but I think I didn't as I assume that it might not be offside as there were still players there to "defend" the goal post (sometimes there are 2 players at the goalpost to help the goalkeeper when there's a corner). I forgot about my assumption and logic till I saw the reply and began wondering why was it not offside. My friend agreed with the referee... then, I remembered my assumption.
Looking forward to the England vs USA match tmr. I want to see Gerrard in the field leading England. How I missed seeing him in action >.<
I was real glad that I didn't have to watch it alone but with another gal that has even greater passion for the game than me. If it were left up to me, I would miss the first match between South Africa and Mexico. My beauty sleep was more important. I would watch selective match based of my mood and of course favorite countries. Luckily, I wasn't alone. It was an exciting match, especially the second half with a great finishing by South Africa, followed by a great pass (but an easy goal) by Mexico.
But of course, the real lesson that I learned was the "real" meaning of football's most confusing term- offside.
The FIFA rule:
A player is in an offside position if: he is nearer to his opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent (at the time the ball is played).
All the hype about Mexico's first half "goal". Was it offside? If you said yes, then congratz, you really know the meaning of offside.
I -and many people for sure- thought it wasn't at first. See, we thought there was another South African player in front of Mexican Carlos Vela when his teammate dos Santos put the ball to the net. Well, the keyword is the second-last opponent. The S.African player that was at the goal was the last man, which usually is the keeper. But since the keeper move up, the keeper was the second-last opponent (simply put, they "switched" places), and since Vela is in front of the keeper, he was offside.
I used to have this scenario in my head and wanted to asked someone, but I think I didn't as I assume that it might not be offside as there were still players there to "defend" the goal post (sometimes there are 2 players at the goalpost to help the goalkeeper when there's a corner). I forgot about my assumption and logic till I saw the reply and began wondering why was it not offside. My friend agreed with the referee... then, I remembered my assumption.
Looking forward to the England vs USA match tmr. I want to see Gerrard in the field leading England. How I missed seeing him in action >.<
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Something Made
A birthday card for a friend's 21st bday... it's quite a challenge to make a card for a guy without making it end up too girly.
A try at cream puffs... Yum...
Not so Red Velvet cupcakes. I really like the cream cheese frosting!
A try at cream puffs... Yum...
Not so Red Velvet cupcakes. I really like the cream cheese frosting!
A Friend-ly Gifts
First of all,
I received a package from my friend from singapore for my bday but she sent it by seamail which took almost a month to reach. Another friend sent me a letter which I can now declare lost! It has been more than a month and I still haven't received it >.<
Apparently, the seamail was not only slow (but it arrived a little earlier than I expected) but it also smashed the box!
My roommate and I had a good laughed from the state of the box and also from the "memos" that my friend wrote below my address. I wondered if the postmen read it and laughed. If they did, good for them!
Read the "NOTE:..."
I finally have the alphabet stamp set!
She gave me some punches and adhesive sheets, which I'm still thinking of what to use them for.
I made this out of a recycled box to store the stamps and the punches.
Secondly,
A friend who I have known for quite long, and also who I have not met for quite some time, sent me something all the way from LONDON! I was guessing if he's going to send me something when he asked for my address out of the blue, and also because he visited ANFIELD!!! i'm sooo jealous! I will visit the home of Liverpool Football Team one day.... some day...hopefully... before they move to a new stadium.
Yes, I'm a liverpool fan and no, I don't want to comment anything about their performance this season.
I quickly framed the signed picture of steven gerrard as soon as I got it! hehe...
I received a package from my friend from singapore for my bday but she sent it by seamail which took almost a month to reach. Another friend sent me a letter which I can now declare lost! It has been more than a month and I still haven't received it >.<
Apparently, the seamail was not only slow (but it arrived a little earlier than I expected) but it also smashed the box!
My roommate and I had a good laughed from the state of the box and also from the "memos" that my friend wrote below my address. I wondered if the postmen read it and laughed. If they did, good for them!
Read the "NOTE:..."
I finally have the alphabet stamp set!
She gave me some punches and adhesive sheets, which I'm still thinking of what to use them for.
I made this out of a recycled box to store the stamps and the punches.Secondly,
A friend who I have known for quite long, and also who I have not met for quite some time, sent me something all the way from LONDON! I was guessing if he's going to send me something when he asked for my address out of the blue, and also because he visited ANFIELD!!! i'm sooo jealous! I will visit the home of Liverpool Football Team one day.... some day...hopefully... before they move to a new stadium.
Yes, I'm a liverpool fan and no, I don't want to comment anything about their performance this season.
I quickly framed the signed picture of steven gerrard as soon as I got it! hehe...
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
everything is beautiful in His time
I came across this. I'm not sure what's the source as the author didn't put it, but I find it real meaningful.
everything is beautiful in His time
I asked God to take away my pride and God said “No”. He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to grant me patience and God said “No”. He said patience is a by product of tribulations. It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness and God said “No”. He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain and God said “No”. He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.
I asked God to make my spirit grow and God said “No”. He said I must grow on my own, but He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life and God said “No”. He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me and God said “finally you have the idea!”
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Embellsihed Magazine and Mojo Monday 133 Challenges
A month has passed again and we're almost 3/4 away from 2011... The last weekend has been HECTIC!!! To get rid off all the fatigue, I visited the Embellish Magazine and Mojo Monday and decided to combine these 2 challenges again!
I decided to use my new japanese masking tape instead of ribbon. Yay! Finally I'm able to use it!
I used Stampin' Up stamps Short & Sweet stamps and polymer clay button...
I decided to use my new japanese masking tape instead of ribbon. Yay! Finally I'm able to use it!
I used Stampin' Up stamps Short & Sweet stamps and polymer clay button...
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Mirrored texts invitation
My braces are scheduled to be taken off this Thursday! It's a month shy of the initial date! Yay! So excited!
Yesterday, I got this from my ortho! I guess I won't be the only one who's going to get my braces off so there'll be a party and the invitation is real cool as the texts are backwards!
Here's what it reads after I hold it to the mirror
My cousin saw it and was surprised that this actually came from my ortho! haha... Fun people they are! I told her that I can try to make one for her bday later in October (if i remember :P) and she couldn't wait for it!
Yesterday, I got this from my ortho! I guess I won't be the only one who's going to get my braces off so there'll be a party and the invitation is real cool as the texts are backwards!
Here's what it reads after I hold it to the mirror
My cousin saw it and was surprised that this actually came from my ortho! haha... Fun people they are! I told her that I can try to make one for her bday later in October (if i remember :P) and she couldn't wait for it!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Doilies and Lace
I have this new crush on doilies and lace! I used to think of laces as old, you know like it's what only your granny will like... But now, I'm looking at them with a different perspective. There's a vintage (not old) feel to them. The intricate lines forming unique and in some symmetrical patterns make them look so delicate. This I think is what attracts me to them.
If you're wondering what is the difference between lace and doily, you're not alone. I've been thinking of the same thing. These are what I found from Wikipedia:
If you're wondering what is the difference between lace and doily, you're not alone. I've been thinking of the same thing. These are what I found from Wikipedia:
There are so many pretty and inspiring pictures on how doilies and lace can be used, from clothes to necklace to packaging! Check them out yourself!
the gilded bee via ohhellofriend
ohhellofriend
Much Ado About NothingPinky even posted a video on how you can make your own paper dolies!
IttyBittyPrettyShopMonday, March 22, 2010
Card & Color Challenge
It's Monday... Monday after Spring Break for me, with exam coming and homework due, my procrastinating mode is ON >.< style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFC0sQ-K7IkKljaEBTs3D0hTG3V3rZHYdYDrySPeOqXOy_t8NlXj5OWDnwhM61z3mNHf0CB40MTUjGTIdQm2yFb72_2znsvmJ9pua9GcO-97qkabuHoNsUr-2Cg5m28qupShS/s320/Mojo131Sketch.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451680060185037890" border="0">
In addition, I found out about this blog, Embellish Magaize and like the colors for the Fabric Color Challenge, so I decided to incorporate the colors and the mojo monday card template together!
Here's what I came up with...
The flower papers are from K&C Company which I bought during my visit to CA. The lace ribbon and the pink stone embellishment were also the "CA souvenirs" for myself!
Although Mother's Day is still a couple of months, there's no harm in making Mother's Day card early, is there? hehe...
In addition, I found out about this blog, Embellish Magaize and like the colors for the Fabric Color Challenge, so I decided to incorporate the colors and the mojo monday card template together!
Here's what I came up with...
The flower papers are from K&C Company which I bought during my visit to CA. The lace ribbon and the pink stone embellishment were also the "CA souvenirs" for myself!Although Mother's Day is still a couple of months, there's no harm in making Mother's Day card early, is there? hehe...
Saturday, March 20, 2010
bye...California
Just when I thought the weather in OK will be as nice as that in CA (it's March already after all), another snow storm hit oklahoma again! I'm glad i'm home and not stuck at the airport!
After a week in California, I left my heart there >.< onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOsMTUqQK7ztQIMC1C8kIrf5Qxmhvfy2rPS-shBMfk0413eFgzVe19rf8jucQjksx4tQcoIK5cqQzke1J6cL3zJE3tmQRVCSE1TsaxCKbsCTuCTC6ZyoyACQ4ULEIHpj_iS86/s1600-h/handmade+presents.jpg">
I made the match box for easter goodies using this template
Mirkwood Designs
And I decided to make her a headband for her bday.
A trip to hobby lobby for my very first fabric shopping left struggling in choosing which type of fabric I should use. In the end, I managed to buy 3 types of fabrics in 3 different shades of pink. I have to say I'm really pleased with my first try!
I followed the tutorial from life's little embellishment to make the roses.
I bought a headband from Wal-Mart and wrapped it with pink ribbon. I urged Celeste to open the presents despite her mom's initial disapproval. I forgot how rough 6 yrs old (girl) can be when opening presents. Anyway, she seemed to like it and wore it right away ^.^
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I made the match box for easter goodies using this template
Mirkwood Designs
I actually used the "card template" on Mojo Monday challenge and then made it into a box.
And I decided to make her a headband for her bday.
A trip to hobby lobby for my very first fabric shopping left struggling in choosing which type of fabric I should use. In the end, I managed to buy 3 types of fabrics in 3 different shades of pink. I have to say I'm really pleased with my first try!
I followed the tutorial from life's little embellishment to make the roses.
I bought a headband from Wal-Mart and wrapped it with pink ribbon. I urged Celeste to open the presents despite her mom's initial disapproval. I forgot how rough 6 yrs old (girl) can be when opening presents. Anyway, she seemed to like it and wore it right away ^.^
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
cupcakes...in a jar!
I found this interesting "red velvet cupcake in a jar" idea when I visited the ohhellofriend blog this morning. Check it out!
It made me want to try out this idea too... It'll make a unique party favor!
Thursday, March 04, 2010
driftwood Crate & Barrel
My dad's creation- driftwood table- is selling at Crate&Barrel. It has been sold there quite sometime... perhaps a couple of years or may be a year. I forgot but I have been wanting to check out the table and most importantly the price tag that they put on it. Indeed, I went "waaah" when I saw the price.
My dad's doing more of living room accessories now as opposed to rattan furniture like he used to. Well when business wasn't peaking, you have to think of something. Here's one of his first creation. My dad asked my aunt to bring it here when she visited her son. There's no coating on so I guess u can see the natural color of it. I don't dare to put candle on it. But he puts glass on the candle holder now so it's safer.
I also found some cute stuffs at Crate and Barrel. I heard of and kinna knew what Crate & Barrel is- a store selling good(expensive) stuffs from furniture to kitchen stuffs. So, I didn't really bother checking out the website and the store(well, I don't think they have a store here in OK). But I came across this cute cupcake spatula at Bakerella
I kinna want this cupcake book too. It's in pink. No matter how much I tried to deny it, pink is still my favorite color.
My dad's doing more of living room accessories now as opposed to rattan furniture like he used to. Well when business wasn't peaking, you have to think of something. Here's one of his first creation. My dad asked my aunt to bring it here when she visited her son. There's no coating on so I guess u can see the natural color of it. I don't dare to put candle on it. But he puts glass on the candle holder now so it's safer.
I also found some cute stuffs at Crate and Barrel. I heard of and kinna knew what Crate & Barrel is- a store selling good(expensive) stuffs from furniture to kitchen stuffs. So, I didn't really bother checking out the website and the store(well, I don't think they have a store here in OK). But I came across this cute cupcake spatula at Bakerella
I kinna want this cupcake book too. It's in pink. No matter how much I tried to deny it, pink is still my favorite color.
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