tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54245772011-11-28T07:49:11.209+08:00This is a journal of an art enthusiastwiwimunoreply@blogger.comBlogger6361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-69843299400934037512011-10-12T14:26:00.003+08:002011-10-12T20:08:12.579+08:00

I am not getting enough sleep. Probably have to shift my bedtime to an hour earlier. What else is new right. This is what happens when you are a movie buff and an hour or two of screen time is essential.Last week, I had a DIY hair coloring session at home to cover my greys. I really liked the outcome. L'oreal does the best haircolour products for hiding grey. Having a nice shade of colour really

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-82874205917333965482011-08-18T11:37:00.006+08:002011-08-18T12:04:39.101+08:00

Went a bit mad shopping this month, i bought myself a pair of star studded leather shoes for about 60 and a black dress for about 40. 2 shorts, & 3 T-shirts from Uniqlo...Just a couple of hundreds not that much i guess... Oh yah and a black bag from The Sak... Being a mom with a stressful job does that to you. You need all the shopping you can get to ease the tension~ Mattress on the floor

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-81518312166802534432011-04-18T15:04:00.005+08:002011-04-18T16:25:27.392+08:00

It's been so busy for the past year and a half. I cannot remember any day that i am not fully occupied. I seem unable to find time for personal enrichment such as painting, even playing the piano has taken a back seat.The latest "fun" thing i did was for Liam's invite.I have however been reading more as traveling to work from my new home takes a longer time. The last book that i really enjoyed

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-40767988598212749162010-12-14T22:10:00.003+08:002010-12-14T22:29:05.850+08:00

It has been a long long time since i last posted. Lately i have been busy with moving, and will still be busy until EVERYTHING is unpacked. Even tomorrow will be fully dedicated to unpacking the stuff for the work room and putting things where they belong. We are both eagerly waiting for more furniture to be shipped and assembled by IKEA so that we will have shelfs etc. to put all the stuff we

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-75618262468614393222010-11-03T11:09:00.002+08:002010-11-03T11:45:13.155+08:00

Liam at 5 monthsRestless nights~My dear son is now 5 months old. He had a bout of Fungal infection and on top of that, we found out that he was allergic to his infant formula (Enfalac A+). He developed rashes everywhere which refused to go away. The Ped suspected a milk allergy and advised us to change his formula milk to NAN H.A. It made a HUGE difference, within 2 days his rashes cleared. :)

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-52451839453528801112010-08-05T13:47:00.004+08:002010-08-05T15:49:34.164+08:00

Baby is currently 9 weeks old and things have begun to fall more or less into place. Although he still has his challenging times, some major improvements are.1) less crying2) less feedings3) more regulated sleeping times4) more sleeping5) no fuss at night (drink and sleep)6) so far he has been waking 2 times at nite to feed for the past 3 nites (i am hoping it stays that way.)7) colic seems to

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-67273072188690726982010-07-11T21:01:00.005+08:002010-07-14T14:22:29.160+08:00

Been a crazy confinement month. Not that i did any confinement practices. My sincere advise to all mums would be to get reliable help or a good confinement lady! Being a new mum poses sooo many challenges. Just figuring out breastfeeding takes a good while. Am i glad i got electric dual pumps or what.There should be a manual that comes with a baby especially for new mothers because there is sooo

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-52209411265239142782010-05-31T16:21:00.002+08:002010-05-31T17:04:50.037+08:00

27th May 2010I was admitted into Parkway East at 5p.m. When my gyn arrived shortly after, he told me that he will break my water to start active labour and told me that i will probably deliver by midnight as my cervix was very thin and already 4cm dilated.The nurses explained to me the 3 options i had for pain management which included Laughing gas, an injection to the thigh ( i am not sure what

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-91027252202304734862010-05-27T15:13:00.004+08:002010-05-27T15:15:40.167+08:00

I am 4 cm dilated and my gyn wants me to be admitted this afternoon at 5. I guess if i don't deliver tonight, i will most probably be induced tomorrow morning.Will keep you guys updated.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-56277769304738400602010-05-19T15:10:00.004+08:002010-05-19T15:22:46.714+08:00

These are some of my final layouts before i go on Maternity leave.Although all the publications i am working on are coming to a close i am still anxious as my replacement could only start work after i go on leave. I had to handover most of my work to my AD and trust that the new designer doesn't have too much trouble picking up where i have left off.I look forward to 4 months of break from work,

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-85673867919707268452010-05-16T08:28:00.002+08:002010-05-16T16:10:49.686+08:00

After my visit to the Gyn, he says that i am 2cm dilated and the cervix is ripe. I will expect to deliver anytime this week. Holy... Anyway, we did a CTG to measure the heart rate of the baby and all's good. His head is already engaged and preparing for his birth!Although i have not been having much contractions, i guess it will all happen after my water breaks. Feeling anxious because i am not

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-50297677607547119922010-05-14T15:09:00.006+08:002010-05-19T15:10:29.527+08:00

I had really bad cramps this morning, probably due to gas, bloating as well as the increase of baby Liam's weight. Felt much better after a visit to the toilet though. I cannot begin to image how bad labour pain is going to be. Apart from back pain and abdominal discomfort i have been experiencing increasing tightening of my tummy. It feels really weird... Can't really describe it but it's most

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-81907852590524695612010-05-10T09:22:00.005+08:002010-05-10T09:49:13.226+08:00

Went to my Gyn last Sat and the doc gave me my admissions letter to Parkway East, incase i go into labour this week. So i am keeping the letter in my bag for this emergency.Baby bag is packed, and the cot is all set up for the baby's arrival! :)Everything is going good. The ultra-scan showed that baby Liam is pretty big now with fully formed lips. Like mine. Hahaha cute. Maybe i should post a pic

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-11079146646462174352010-04-30T15:28:00.005+08:002010-05-10T09:52:43.710+08:00

Further refined the tiger graphic. This final artwork will look like a heart. Will need to add in clouds and probably some colour. Not 100% sure how the final treatment is going to be, but i am hoping to finish this very soon.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-23805354258047112922010-04-26T19:26:00.008+08:002010-04-26T19:48:21.645+08:00

I asked my hubby if i still snored at night from the pregnancy and it appears that i do, not only do i snore my snores are so powerful they make the bed vibrate. lolI find that pretty funny actually. It's just crazy to change from one person to another just by being pregnant. I have never known myself to snore. But lo and behold, i have entered into the world of motherhood. Next up would be the

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-53613176307247144582010-04-23T17:11:00.003+08:002010-04-23T17:12:40.202+08:00

Further refined the Tiger's face and added more elements in the illustration. Hopfully i can finish the drawing by mid May.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-44610593686572678002010-04-22T16:31:00.003+08:002010-04-22T16:34:03.767+08:00

Working on a tiger graphic at the moment, i am hoping to finish this very soon!

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-42342186895743585962010-04-21T08:59:00.004+08:002010-04-27T20:05:02.661+08:00

I bought a Seiko for my birthday last year. It came with a leather strap which after a year is starting to crumble and smell. I had a good mind to get the strap replaced and was very glad to swop the leather for a stainless steel bracelet. Although it did look more elegant in a black mock croc leather strap, i still opted for functionality. Now with the stainless steel bracelet it almost feels

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-35139766733468222142010-04-20T09:57:00.004+08:002010-04-21T08:58:21.210+08:00

Hubby and i will be catching this movie tonight. Hopefully it's as good or at least as funny as the trailer. :)After the movieThought that the movie was very fun and entertaining. Loved Hit Girl! She really made it super fun to watch. I would give the movie 7.5/10. I expected more blood and violence but felt that overall it was well controlled and did not seem over the top.There were some

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-24345047849704021672010-04-16T10:11:00.007+08:002010-04-19T09:05:34.351+08:00

To take leave or not to take leave?I was considering taking 1 week annual leave before my EDD to prepare the arrival of Liam. But now i am wondering if that is too premature, afterall the baby could come later. Maybe i will just take it a day at a time.Baby bonusI have been doing some reading about Singapore's baby bonus scheme. It is actually quite confusing and the website doesn't make it

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-76458180544252315562010-04-15T13:43:00.003+08:002010-04-15T14:04:19.423+08:00

Did 2 drafts for the baby invite and i am trying to decide which one to use.All the information is currently mock text. Will have to refine and fill in the details much later.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-80884015770121454512010-04-13T11:44:00.004+08:002010-04-13T11:58:21.535+08:00

Did a little graphic for Baby Liam. Maybe an announcement graphic or something.I am currently about 33+weeks pregnant and i can feel Baby Liam preparing for birth.There is less fetal movement and my belly is becoming rock hard. Sleeping on my side seem to be easier now, but i still tend to lay on my back most of the time.I have been thinking about the birthing process quite a bit lately probably

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-51260113400324691582010-03-30T15:48:00.002+08:002010-03-30T15:53:51.951+08:00

It's been a long day...Sometimes i don't get it. Why do clients approve an artwork only to "reject it" a month later. They wanna tweak this a little tweak that a little and before you know it, it's turned into a complete revamp.This sucks.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-20298155726417911882010-03-19T12:59:00.003+08:002010-03-19T14:56:42.547+08:00

I was shocked by a news report yesterday on an accident at Punggol Vista my HDB flat's construction site. Apparently there was a crane accident that killed a 32 year old Malaysian construction worker, and also injuring three others. Construction work has been ordered to stop pending an investigation, until further notice.It's not good at all, not only was there a death involved, my plans to move

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-37022773477422805032010-03-04T09:27:00.004+08:002010-03-04T11:25:43.971+08:00

Wow only another 87 days before the EDD. Feels quick and slow at the same time. Excited and anxious.I did not do up a birth plan, the only plan i have is to think about all the other women around the world who are going through the exact same thing. Nothing to be afraid of. Hubby and i have decided to stick to Parkway East hospital and asked for a single bedder. Hopefully on the day, the room

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-38625895227218189302010-02-15T09:11:00.004+08:002010-02-15T09:20:55.299+08:00

Too much food and snacks later we are completely smashed and staying in until more feasting tomorrow. It's quite unusual for Roy to be wearing red so it was nice to see the change from white, blue and blue. Chinese new year this year is modest, nothing fancy, just a quiet dinner with the folks and some Hong Bao giving at the relatives. Many well wishes for my tiger baby and no more "when are you

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-80528484527404272092010-02-12T11:36:00.017+08:002010-02-17T16:23:03.181+08:00

I have been brain storming for the new house and how it will look. It has now become my mission to keep the budget within 10K (furniture and fixtures not included), which means cutting out as many unnecessary details as possible e.g. false ceiling.Currently i have received quotations from 3 interior companies, their prices range from 11k-20k which i believe can be further cut down.I am planning

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-6453966580148433232010-02-08T09:26:00.003+08:002010-02-08T15:30:10.983+08:00

Had a very busy last week because we had to rush all our publications to roll out before Chinese New Year. Although i am relieved that we are on time and on schedule. Phew. Publishing...Last weekend Roy and i went to a baby warehouse sale and bought ourselves a Capella classic stroller for cheap. About $80 bucks (display piece). I am very pleased with it even though we had been thinking of

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-71304897141891069142010-02-03T10:51:00.004+08:002010-02-03T11:02:34.539+08:00

I am not really into Canvas bags but have been seeing some pop up here in Singapore.Prada limited edition canvas bags in Singapore going for SGD1310. Wow. that's really pricey for a Canvas bag but since they only have 25 available it would probably be snapped up anyway.Below are two of the seven Poppy-Chan canvas totes designed in Japan with prices starting from SGD100. Also only available in

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-59626988337877263572009-12-21T16:12:00.004+08:002009-12-21T16:20:53.282+08:00

Lately i have been borrowing jazz scores from the library. Playing Bill Evans is harder then then playing classical music.Jazz seems so impossible to master. I feel quite lost when i need to improvise, even trying to catch the tune is a challenge. Most of the time it's almost like a feeling rather then a tune, so it's really hard when you don't really know what to feel. Or if you are feeling

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-6002520072571966472009-12-15T13:29:00.005+08:002009-12-15T13:52:32.012+08:00

I am feeling a little bloated at the moment, there is a slight lower backache (actually i think it's due to sitting on the floor rather then the pregnancy, but i am not sure). Overall, i feel alright just more constipated then i was yesterday.Recently, i visited punggol's forum and was glad to see that the foundation of my flat is almost complete. Next year we will probably see paint on the walls

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-45153570973930803322009-12-10T12:10:00.007+08:002009-12-10T12:31:44.247+08:00

I recently took part in an online competition to sample Laneige's Prefect Renew series for a month. I have been using this series for the past 3 weeks and have been very pleased with the results. In fact when i went for facial the lady commented that my skin condition improved and was less oily. Happy skin :). Apparently it had something to do with ceramaids or lipids in the products...Despite

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-87775919644015355462009-12-08T13:53:00.010+08:002009-12-08T14:14:11.319+08:00

Saw this super cute design on threadless's 9 dollar sale and had to get the blue one for the baby (baby tees are 12 dollars). Not so sure if i should start stocking up on baby stuff but i guess its not too early to start?Some other things on my baby essential list:1) Stroller2) Bathing items (shower bucket, wash cloth, shampoo, soap, baby powder, rash cream, baby wipes)4) Food items (Bottles,

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-49321639554486498682009-12-04T17:12:00.004+08:002009-12-04T17:20:02.486+08:00

Saw this on amazon.com and loved it. The print is so beautiful, told Roy to get it for me for Christmas. It's prettier in person, and it's big so i can fit everything i want inside. I can even use it for a short holiday!I am such a sucker for cute, pretty things, especially those with exotic animal designs!

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-14220719532707239832009-12-01T17:25:00.007+08:002009-12-07T19:36:54.032+08:00

So far it's been a pretty easy pregnancy, but since i am only at the start of my 2nd trimester, things may start to rough up as i approach my expected due date, i have 180 days to go.Sil emailed me and offered to fly in so that she can be there for the delivery to share the joy in my first born. i am soo touched i cannot express how much that means to me. Best friends rock. Even my in-laws are

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-82947881465975095512009-11-25T11:39:00.007+08:002009-11-26T16:13:18.132+08:00

Last week i witnessed a guy's attempt to kick a cat in the belly. Although i did not see the impact i saw the his foot in midair and the cat landing in the opposite direction.He was standing beside his car with his wife and little girl. I noticed that he was trying to see if the cat had scratched his Volvo, while his little girl voiced out "Daddy kicked the cat".I am very upset, that this

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-84911767859464292402009-11-24T09:49:00.007+08:002009-11-30T08:49:46.655+08:00

I finally managed to scan the images to post them here.These are the ultrasound scans of the baby from 5 weeks to 13 weeks. Will be expecting the next scan to show the gender of the baby. We will also do a blood test on our next visit to check for down syndrome and other possible complications.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-30847299619178640382009-11-23T19:02:00.002+08:002009-11-23T19:12:54.392+08:00

I really needed one to recharge so the past 4 days were great, i had to clear leave so i stayed at home to relax, watch some TV and caught 2012 on the big screen. Great movie, one of the best disaster movies i have ever seen.On another note, the baby is growing steadily and i am quite excited to know the baby's gender, but the gyn says i need to wait another month. So exciting :)I had meant to

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-34823714372824158472009-10-30T09:46:00.003+08:002009-10-30T10:24:35.790+08:00

I read somewhere that a mother had written a letter to all three of her children while she was expecting. The contents of the letters included her joys and hopes for the expected child. The letter will later be passed to the child when he reaches 16.If i were to write a letter to my child i would like to tell him that although the future is uncertain, the decision to bring him here is. That life

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-77930027845785658372009-10-08T16:33:00.005+08:002009-11-25T15:06:46.046+08:00

It's always a bad thing to criticise others, i remember this after spraining my foot while ranting about a guy to my hubby. Never, rant while walking.The medical centre i went to is near work, but i had to hobble and shuffle there with great difficulty, since my right foot is completely swollen and useless. The centre is called Chien Che Tow and appears to be newly established in Rochor, infact i

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-1753438169478355942009-08-19T18:04:00.003+08:002009-08-19T18:32:25.064+08:00

Wah, long time since i last posted. i am probably getting over my ranting days. Life seems smooth sailing for me. I just need to save up for my new HDB and the renovations after.Lately, i have been discussing parenting with hubby, seems like it's a good time to start. Actually i doubt if there is a good time ever. It's just part of life i guess.Although planning for a kid seems financially

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-81483406457950400762009-07-17T11:11:00.002+08:002009-07-17T11:20:39.962+08:00

These past few weeks have been crazy. Tighter then tight deadlines!So it really sucks when you can't get on the train in the morning.1) Because everyone decides to go to the station at the same time when it rains....I don't get that... but anyhow i miss 2 trains and finally gets on the third to find...2) 2 women screaming at each other on how rude they are... because one of them can't get off and

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-22937679535745378852009-07-05T08:10:00.004+08:002009-07-05T08:20:21.371+08:00

Been a while since i last went for art class. Distracted by too many commitments and other activities. I remembered my art teacher telling me that once a week was not enough. Hahah indeed. At the moment i am interested in paintings that are impressionistic. Especially in watercolour, because that is my medium. I am not sure what to paint today, probably a photograph from the studio. Going for a

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-89567460038153408222009-07-01T16:58:00.009+08:002009-07-01T17:41:12.904+08:00

I did not enjoy Transformers 2. Felt that there was too much cleavage, sex jokes, bad lines, messy action and cheap shots.This really hits home, and i quote:There is a point in Transformers 2 where John Turturro’s character pleads with an ancient Autobot to tell him what’s going on: “Facts. Facts. Facts. Beginning, middle, end. Plot. Plot. Plot,” yells Turturro. Maybe someone should have been

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-24032071186321473922009-06-29T16:43:00.004+08:002009-06-29T17:23:07.441+08:00

Waiting for my coach bag to arrive~I ordered it online last week and will probably receive it in another 7 days. This is my 3rd Coach product. Personally, i love their stuff. I am not sure why, maybe it's all in the name. Coach to carry all my stuff. Wonderful.Tonight, hubby and i will catch Transformers on the big screen at Iluma (new shopping mall at Bugis), i hope the movie isn't all that bad.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-57960722557624661362009-06-14T08:23:00.003+08:002009-06-14T08:43:50.719+08:00

i have not been updating my blog for a long time, because at one point i lost interest and forgot why i started it in the first place. Managing 2 blogs at a time doesn't help either.I used to keep a written diary and the blog seem to be the natural progression of that. I no longer keep pages of my day to day but blogged instead. So in that way i guess i am a writer.When i update my blog like a

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-21213632819052533062009-05-17T09:48:00.004+08:002009-05-17T10:20:02.769+08:00

Singapore that is.I have returned home for a short week, and even though the weather is bad, i am glad to be back. 3 Months in Hong Kong is not a long time considering the scale of life, but it's long enough for me to miss my husband very much. It's not about being together but more about missing out on his day-to-day. For example, i have returned home to find our room rearranged. He managed to

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-85338591623416283972009-04-29T22:30:00.003+08:002009-04-30T09:29:04.997+08:00

Still missing are the foreground brunches and a little more background!

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-82467500791957866792009-04-25T11:10:00.004+08:002009-04-25T11:37:41.010+08:00

I will go to Artland again this weekend ( they were closed last sunday!), hopfully they are open today...I think it's time i started painting. I really miss painting, i think about it sometimes but work is taking a toll on me. I feel exhausted when return home and even having dinner is a chore. I just have a quick bite, a shower and climb into bed to watch some TV.The good thing about solitude is

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-5816356825715373742009-04-20T21:08:00.003+08:002009-04-25T11:10:18.903+08:00

Currently, i find myself drafting more and more emails as opposed to in the past where i just design. I write emails to suppliers, to my bosses, to everyone so that i can do my work.I used to belief that most people care. Now i have to come to terms that some only care when you make a fuss. So i resort to emails, and i cc others so the conversation is no longer private but etched in many minds.

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-60266815405556807062009-04-18T08:52:00.003+08:002009-04-18T09:20:37.375+08:00

Ah finally! Internet connection.Last week, Roy and family came to Hong Kong for a visit, but 5 days passed quickly.Some of the places we visited were The Victoria Peak, Lantau Island and Ocean Park. It was a busy, fun-filled Good friday weekend. Too bad it had to come to an end. My life seems to be divided between, reunion with my family and the long wait inbetween.This is my 3rd month in Hong

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-80562985087460459942009-04-04T16:55:00.007+08:002009-04-04T17:55:37.371+08:00

Shopping in Hong Kong can be crazy. So far, i have bought a couple of shoes, some shirts and a pair of jeans. If you are visiting Hong Kong you should drop by the famous City Gate outlet mall near the airport, at Tung Chung Station. City Gate offers high end fashion brands such as Diane Von Furstenburg, Burberry, Kate Spade (How does a HKD300 bag sound? Yummy?), DKNY, Armani xchange to name a

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-80105084704572665262009-03-27T08:51:00.004+08:002009-03-27T09:22:17.206+08:00

Wow, it's been a long long time since i updated my blog. Above is the tiny "apartment" I live in. It's clean and paid for so i shouldn't complain. And by April they would have installed the Broadband connection, Thank God for the internet. Maybe then, i can blog more often.Work has at the moment, overshadowed my life because i have temporarily left my life behind 3 hours away on some little

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Did this for my wallpaper.Dripping time...

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Chinese New Year is finally over. Ate too much, feel kinda sick but survived. Strangely, i didn't need to give out much Hongbao this year... Cool~Apart from giving Hongbao's i learn that i shd exchange Hongbao's with my in-laws! I found out too late to save myself the embarrassment, but managed to squeeze them a packet afterwards. My only consolation is that hubby didn't know either. We are a

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Flower painting.Hmmm not so sure about the background tho....I seem to be going thru some sorta painting crisis!!! eek

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Last year passed by in a flash...and here's a quick recap of 20081) Got hitched2) Bought a house3) Went to Canada4) A new jobNew Year Resolutions1) Save for the New house renovations/ furniture2) Beef up on my Life insurance/savings3) Learn to be more positive, in work and in life4) Roy bought me an easel, time to put it to good use2009My year did not start on a joyous note, an ex collegue of

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A picture of an abandoned home, in China.

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Merry Christmas everyone.Too much food and wine later... It's Christmas! I am still too full from the Kenny Rogers takeout, but it's the holiday season and we get a day off from work. Yay :)We have another round of eating this afternoon, not only is it Christmas day, it's also my father-in-law's birthday. We have not opened our presents but i can't wait.

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Yesterday, Roy and i attended my ex-collegue's wedding, afterwards we went to Cathay to catch the Movie, Ip Man. Great movie! Definitely watch it if you can. He's Kungfu is very inspirational. Kinda makes me wanna swing my arms around too.Happy day! Like a date; as close as a date can be after marriage. Considering that we see each other everyday dating seems almost redundent...sad~While we were

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Ah, finished the painting at class today, but it's too large for the frame at home. Stupid me for not measuring first, now i have to roll up the painting coz i cannot find anywhere to store it. I will probably buy some plastic sleeves.I also went Xmas shopping today. It's funny coz this year, we get to buy our own presents, and wrap it up for ourselves, the budget is 140 per person. I got myself

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-5411592726699833052008-12-08T13:20:00.007+08:002008-12-21T10:46:12.622+08:00

Me and hubbyMe with the kids.just 2 pics for now, more on the way!Roy took about 2300 pics, so that's alot to process.Canada is one beautiful place, i was truly surprised by how breathtaking the Canadian Rockies were. And there i was thinking that Canada must be a boring country. It is not, compared to my Switzerland trip, i would say that Canada is sadly underrated.Furthermore, i went in late

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I am sitting at the SilverKris lounge at the moment, using the free internet service on a very nice Imac. :) It's 8:30 in the morning and we will be boarding in an hour or so, i have no idea what Canada will be like but i certainly hope that the weather will be better then expected. I also came across several publications of KrisWorld :) at the lounge, a title i will be designing shortly after my

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Started on a new painting at home. I really need to get an easel so i can stop painting on the floor. It's a picture of boats, i was going to finish it before the trip to Canada, but i doubt if that is possible. It's a rather large painting, and if i am able to do it well i will probably replace the current picture on my wall with this one.

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Went to the Army market yesterday and bought myself a pair of 40 dollar boots, probably used in the police forces or something. Decided that i should wear them to Canada because its rain proof, and relatively good for daily wear and tear during the trip. I tried them on for work today and got myself some nasty blisters. Why on earth would i think that standard boots given out to the forces would

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-4302838165404739512008-11-09T19:42:00.002+08:002008-11-09T19:46:40.243+08:00

This is the latest painting from my painting class. Took 2 classes to complete.Did the rice field using masking fluid for 2 layers and a general wash and touching up another 2 layers after removing the masking fluid.

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I have recently accepted a job offer as Senior designer at a custom publishing company. I have thought about this long and hard and decided that it is the better choice. The company had an attractive pay package and also a new title, equivalent to a promotion. Despite enjoying my current work enviorment, collegues + magazines, the obvious answer was to move on.My holiday to Canada is due in less

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I have been reading this interesting novel Barking by Tom Holt. It was on the recommended wall at the National Library so i borrowed it. Very out of the world and if you like funny/weird books, it's for you. I am also shopping online a fair bit, bought a bag and sports bra off amazon, nothing beats online shopping and the thrill of paying without cash.Shopping reliefs stress, at least for me it

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I like mountains they always seem so strong and stable. Learnt how to paint several layers of mountain today, and lots of greenary. Fun. Kinda dabbed around abit. I actually messed up the painting the first time and my teacher mister loy washed off the first layer at the sink, so i stared all over again! Glad that it was not all lost!

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I have been too busy with work lately, so i didn't get a chance to blog much. But here is a copy of my latest painting, alot of it was "corrected" by my teacher tho... :p

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I reached home at about 10 last night completely exhausted. It feels like i have been working straight for the past month. It's not the amount of time spent at work but the sheer concentration of working continously for hours on end. If i went to work and surfed all day from 9am- 12 midnight, it probably wouldn't be as exhusating as designing and laying out. So today, my brain needs a holiday.A

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Generally, i find my painting too restrainted. Need to loosen up the strokes, sometimes i catch myself too engrossed with details and forget to look at the painting as a whole. Watercolour, i think is best lose, free and light.

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I finished the painting of old houses, but left the painting at my teacher's studio because it was raining heavily last week. Did not get a chance to post the picture on my blog. It's almost sunday now and i am thinking of something new to draw... Probably a portrait, i have always loved painting portraits. I just got to figure out WHO to paint. The most obvious being my husband. Hahaha or a self

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This is the main reason why i have been so busy the past 2 weeks! At work, the Marketing team had to produce an award book for Agency of the year! The production team: 1 designer (which is i), 5 editorial team members, 54 pages and 4 days.  This must be a feat! Finally!! Agency of the Year 2008 is over. The event was held last night at the Singapore Marriot Hotel with up to 500 guests. This is

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-82478435276688888192008-08-23T11:23:00.004+08:002008-09-09T08:48:34.846+08:00

First watercolour lesson 10th Sept 2008

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Braided scarf for roy!Half completed.  My scarf and beanie! Completed And these are pictures of my niece, Tracie! Excellent model!

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I have been very busy at work due to back to back deadlines and the recent hospitalization of our designer. It came as quite a shock when she revealed the news that she was diagnosed with leukemia, and would need to be warded for a month. Subsequently, she would need to be treated with chemotherapy for 6 months. It is frightening not to know when you are ill, because there is no tell tale signs

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I find my self trapped on the MRT today, with a man pressing against my back with his. A case of lazy, inconsiderate back in a super cramped space. Sometimes i wonder if the MRT is capable of supporting 6 million commuters? What if we all got trapped due to a track malfunction? Argh, the thought itself is murder.My boss cycles to work. Perhaps it is a more realistic option compared to driving,

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I feel blessed to be married to a good man. Lately, i was told horror stories of people who were left standing alone at the alter, and couples who decided to be separated less then a year after marrying.I wonder if their profile in facebook says "it's complicated".Met up with a recently attached friend who seemed to be sporting the newly attached "glow of happiness". Love is so powerful it

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I hate periods coz i often get giddy spells and feel bloated. Did a sketch on the first day, a sorry looking girl in the water. Sigh~

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As a designer, how do you know if you are good at your job? Do you think that a yearly appraisal is enough to determine that? And what is the value of a designer's work? Does earning awards mean something, or is it dependent on your boss's admiration of your abilities...When you think about it, you are only as good as your boss thinks you are. If you boss hates your guts no matter how much value

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Ready set go!Muji sent me an SMS yesterday to inform me of their clearance sale at Bugis (looks like their autumn collection). Went there after work and bought myself a black hoodie and Roy a very nice black-olive woolen jacket. Kinda jealous that they had more mens outerwear then women. Ah well such is...So apart from spending money on winter wear and yarn to make cute scarfs, i have paid for my

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Hellboy II: The golden armyI loved Hellboy II. The effects were fantastic some of the new characters were absolutely amazing. Updates---------------------------------------------i have been very busy at work last week and did not have time to update my blog. Mostly just working till late and heading back home. Apart from pushing out magazines, i also had a really nerve wreaking time because of a

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We attended Ryan and Janice's wedding lunch yesterday to celebrate their union. The wedding lunch was held at CHIJMES with a 5 course menu in the setting of a church. The lunch was good and the place was lovely but the service could have been improved. It's always nice to attend weddings, the bride looked soo beautiful and the groom anxious. Hahaha. After the joyous event, Roy and i headed for

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A friend of mine bought me the series from *China* and i have been watching it for the past 4 days in my room, on the bed!I really like the series, although definitely a girly show, i can't help but catch Roy peeking at the screen and laughing at odd moments while ripping his new cds, or blogging on his movie blog. I guess stupid jokes do appeal to both sexes. :)My favorite character is Samantha.

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Took part in the Anlene Orchard mile this morning. Me and Roy woke up before sunrise today and went to Orchard road for my short fun run. I got complimentary tics from work so free & fun.Since we had to wake up soo early, it was nice that Roy came along to take pictures. :).The run only took 10mins, so it was pretty quick. In fact the elite runners finished the race in less then 5 mins, pretty

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-60977281640473818572008-06-07T09:55:00.001+08:002008-12-13T14:18:34.203+08:00

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I am looking for a dress watch, below are some of the watches that i saw while shopping. Can't really make up my mind. The B&M is much more expensive then the longines but both are very attractive time pieces. Hmmmm. any thoughts?Baume Et Mercier Riviera ClassicalSize : S (28 mm)Case : polished/satin-finished steelMovement : automaticBracelet : polished/satin-finished steelClasp : triple

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-17641140999872609642008-05-30T16:44:00.007+08:002008-12-13T14:18:35.226+08:00

Click on image for larger viewThe Government has announced plans to build two new lines, namely the Thomson Line and the Eastern Region Line. The Thomson Line (TSL) and the Eastern Region Line (ERL) together will add 48km to our rail network. The Government has given the go-ahead for the TSL to be built by 2018, and the ERL by 2020.Hmm...I will be in my late forties by the time these

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Quick sketch in photoshop.

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My nieces rabbits' gave birth to Benjamin. I am holding him in my hands right now.He feels sooo small, fluffy and fine :)

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Wow, i just read on Yahoo news that the Singapore Government is planning a S$30 mil project, to develop new facilities such as the 4.2—kilometre waterway in Punggol. This is great news, especially since we chose to purchase a HDB flat in Punggol instead of other areas. Apart from the waterway which is a jogging, cycling and roller blading track, there is also the possibility of a Safra Sports

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Mmmm i have recently started a knitting project. First i bought a 5,0 sized needles and 3 balls of yarn, the mission is to complete a checkered purl and knit scarf. So far i am about 1/4 complete and love the bluish, greenish colors of the yarn. I am hoping to finish 2 scarfs, 2 hats by November so that Roy and i can wear them during our Seattle- Vancouver trip. Very Nice!I will probably post

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The bright lights and heavy earrings, Big dresses swooshing as you walk. Strutting down the streets with eyes wrapped around you. But... What does the old lady think? The past, the past? I see surgery, i see creams, i see helpless aids, money making ploys to recapture youth. I see sadness in women, minds lost while beauty fades, as they age. I see their spirits losing to time. Now isn't it lovely

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-4237602910672421942008-05-03T09:08:00.003+08:002008-12-13T14:18:36.711+08:00

I finished my parrot pic last night, no longer work in progress(WIP). Can't decide if i like it or not. The photo is a little dark coz i took it this morning with the blinds on. I am thinking of framing it up but we'll see how that goes.

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Update on my parrot drawing.Painted the background and the parrot on the left. Did the painting with a picture reference from a magazine. Kinda messed up some parts of it like that outline of the birds. Should have left a white outline. Which makes me think that i shd go pick up some Gouche or Acrylic paints. Is being too nitty gritty over little things in watercolor wrong? Because sometimes i

wiwimunoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424577.post-79869797947398624122008-04-25T12:24:00.014+08:002008-12-13T14:18:37.056+08:00

So much has happened since we moved offices. For starters my senior designer and editor has resigned, regrettably due to some reason or another. My job scope has dramatically increased and i received a small increment due to these changes. I don't know if i should be happy or sad.I started on another parrot painting, which i haven't had the discipline to finish. I also seem to suffer from

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It was my 26th birthday on the 2nd of April and i wanted to go to the Zoo. I have not been there for almost 15 years (if not more) and i heard some good things about it. So Roy and i took half day leave and set out for our tropical Safari.For the journey there, we took a shuttle bus from the city straight to the Zoo. It took about 45mins and i kinda just dozed it off. Mandai is very far!Out

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