February 2007

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• Balloon Sculpture

  02.28.07 | Permalink |Balloon, Craft, Hobby| 4 Comments

  Long time ago, I admired clowns who can make balloon sculpture. Now clowns are not the only one who can do balloon sculpture. I picked up this hobby when I found a book on how to do it. Now I am kind of an expert in it. It is very easy. You just need to be brave and not afraid of bursting balloons.

  My children love those balloons sculpture. Most children love it. It can be used for party time. If your kids want to fight, create some balloon swords, they can fight all they want without physical injuries. :giggles:

  Materials required are balloons, a good pump and a pair of hands. It is really fun, you can try it. Here is a gallery of patterns you can follow: http://www.professorwonder.com/gallery.htm and http://www.mbd2.com/kidsstuff.htm

  Basically I love to do things with my hands like origami, beading, balloon sculpture, cards making, 3D deco and paper cutting.

  
  
  

• Angpow Designs

  02.27.07 | Permalink |Design| 10 Comments

  Before married, all angpows go into my pockets. 😀 After married, I am counting my children’s angpow. See and cannot spend. 😥 They received a lot of angpows from family, relatives and friends. Even unmarried people also give my children angpows.

  I was counting all the cash they got. At the end of CNY, I will bank it into their account. I told my children, they can have RM10 to get a toy. Tim wanted a pair of glasses and Emily hasn’t decided yet.

  My children receive many different and interesting angpow packets. These days, the advertising company or bank is very creative. I used to collect different design of angpows but no space to keep it, so I have to throw it all away.

  	RHB Bank
  	Kodak – Power Puff Gals
  	Shiny Design – I kind of like this one.
  	Gurney Plaza – Simple and Sweet
  	The Whole Lot!

• Shopping Spree In US

  02.16.07 | Permalink |Shopping, Travel, US| 4 Comments

  I am pretty much “pook kai” liao, no money to celebrate Chinese New Year. Fortunately the local share market went up and my one and only share went up 5 folds. I didn’t check until last week, it gave me a shock. 😯 Anyway it is still money on paper.

  By the way, I went through 3 seasons winter (snow), springs (cherry blossoms) and summer (back home) within 2 weeks.

  What did I buy? First thing in my shopping list was Corelle dinnerware. I was surveying the market for 5 years. It was never a good price to buy here. It is 1/3 the price there even after conversion. If I can carry, I probably get 2 sets.

  
  
  

  Then I got lots of clothes for my children and my newborn niece for Chinese New Year. I got some pretty dresses from my gal and pants for my son. Tim love those with belts, he said “Look mum, seat belt on my pants.” It is cheap if you don’t do any conversion. Baby clothes were 70% discount. I just can’t resist getting those tiny little dresses. Look at the lion suit I got for my niece, isn’t tat cute?

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

  Wet n Wild nail polish was selling for 99 cents. Not that I have time to put on any. I probably give it away as gift to friends or relatives. Timberland shoes were on sale too at 60% discount. I got both pairs for 29.90. I got my hubby some shirts. MIL requested for a pair of sport shoes. I got her a pair Nike shoes. She wore the same size as Vien, so she was my shoe model.

  
  
  

  I really have to thank Vien, she not only showed hospitality by offering me a place to stay but she also got my children, a computer each. My children were very excited with their new computer. They played with it night and day. The computer has 30 activities. Most important activity was spelling for my boy.

  
  
  

  Belle did the final check that I have all the stuff pack. She even sat on it to make sure I can zip it up. :giggles: She is so adorable with so many interesting face expressions.

  Finally back home with 2 cute mickey children. I miss them so much and they miss me too.

  
  
  

• Snowing Here – Colorado Springs

  02.01.07 | Permalink |Travel, US, Work| 8 Comments

  Hey I finally arrived in Colorado and the snow welcomes me. YES it is snowing! Wow, I survived 15 hours flight. First stop was Singapore, Changi Airport. I was pretty frus because last 1 hour they change the departure gate. It was from 1 end to the other end. My legs were pretty tired. I found this free foot massage by the departure gate. It was fun and after the massage my legs felt better.

  

  

  Next stop was LA, I was so tired. If not, I could just pop by Disneyland and get some gift for my children. No I didn’t. I slept in the hotel. No Jet lag for me. I had a morning flight out to Colorado. In the LA airport, things were done efficiently. They have so many rows of DIY check in counter. All you have to do is punch your confirmation flight number and a ticket will be printed out. 1-2 staff will go around, putting tags on your bag and carried it to the conveyer.

  My dinner – Baby Back Ribs – Simply Delicious
  

  DIY Checkin Counters:
  

  Snowy Airport:
  

  When I arrived at Colorado Springs, it was snowing. I was worried because I had to drive to my hotel. Yeap, I had to pick up “right hand” right here. It was aright as I arrived to the hotel safely, was about 30 mins away from the airport. I didn’t get lost, shows that the GPS was working.

  Wow, I stayed near to the Pikes Peak. The view of the snowy mountains is simply beautiful. I will post more pictures here when I have the chance to take it. Now I wish my family was here. By the way, my husband just returned from US last monday and I had to fly on Tuesday. It was a back to back trip. Next time, we will plan for the entire family to go. May my wish come true.