贝贝的新衣

一个多月前，曾答应宝贝帮她的贝贝做件衣服，昨天终于实现我的诺言了。这就是贝贝的新衣。


结果，她要我帮她的WoWo也做一件！

Crochet Project - Sweater

Should have updated this long ago. Anyway, this is the sweater I crochet for En in US.

The Potter Race (a.k.a. Chase)

How to ensure you get to read the last sequel to Harry Potter (and the Deathly Hallows)hot of the shelf, without having to fork out a fortune for it (keep these tips in mind when the next HOT book launches)?

1. Hack NLB's system (Joking lah!!). Check with the library when they're going to launch it. 2 ways: send email to their helpdesk or use NLB's mobile Reference help via SMS (need the number???? Of cos, I have it. Haha). In this case, they put the books on the shelves exactly on 1st day of sale.

2. Find 'accomplices'. Work with someone who's just as interested to get hold of the book. Raid different libraries and borrow additional copies. As solo libraries (not attached to shopping malls) open earlier, my accomplice managed to get hold of an extra for me (double Haha).

3. Place an online reservation. Was informed by NLB that online reservation started earlier than library opening hrs (supposed to be around 9am, 21 July. I was online then waiting for the TIME. Managed to be 1st in line, though reservation started somewhat later).

Despite confirmation I got the book, I still rushed to my neighbouring library hoping to get the book immediately (so I didn't have to wait till I'm able to retrieve the book from 'accomplice'). Wah, so many people were already waiting outside for the library to open. When we rushed in, NO books at all. A check with the librarian showed that all copies were under reservation. I still have to wait till I receive my reservation slip before I can borrow my copy. Was kind of pissed, as the info relaid to me was that priority will be given to people who went onsite to borrow (see! U can't always trust everything that were told, even if they were from official sources).

Did someone said "KIASU"?? So what?? Kiasuism saves the day, Man!!!

Anyway, got my copy on the next evening. Finished in 2 1/2 days. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Writing

Only recently do I discover that writing is one of my passion. Not that it didn't occur to me before but rather there wasn't any motivation for me to write.

I'm not the sort of writer who's able to profess my thoughts through flowery languages, or one that has an abundance of imagination. Writing is but one avenue for me to vent my frustration, air my thoughts and to record down memories of Baby En's growing up days.

Prior to starting my own blog, I had this habit of picking up any scrap pieces of papers to scribble on whenever my emotions got triggered big time and I have no where to vent them. These writings usually got missing/ disposed etc. after the incidents. But the bad feeling lingered, for I felt I was the only one bearing all these, with no one to turn to. Now, with my own blog, somehow it feels better, for somewhere out there, be it someone I know or just any strangers who chanced upon my pages, at least there's someone "listening". Quirky you may think. "Why does anyone want to 'air their dirty linen in public'? "some may ask. To me, it's like having someone there to share your problems with, without having to force it upon them to listen if they don't want to (like if I were to call up people).

Strangely, I slowly develop feelings of self-worthiness, knowing what I'm writing does touches others' life in one way or another. By chance, it has also created opportunities for me, for e.g. being selected as one of the Mommy Bloggers for Channel 8's programme - Superkids. I finally have some budget whereby I can dispose freely for the enrichment of Baby En (Do visit http://ch8.mediacorptv.com/superkids/mommyblogger.php to find out more.).

It has also opened my eyes to other non-conventional ways of earning some extra cash, with whatever spare time that I can afford, right from home, like contributing articles to some website. So far, I had 4 original articles posted on (http://www.helium.com/), mainly on issues which I'm interested in. Feel free to drop by and have a look:-

1. My personal take on marital life - http://www.helium.com/tm/376643/signifies-fresh-beginning-union

2. Tips on Potty Training - http://www.helium.com/tm/334123/sharing-things-picked-potty

3. Crocheting Tips (this is the article that's currently earning me $$$) - http://www.helium.com/tm/335782/learn-crocheting-interesting-economical

4. Motherhood - http://www.helium.com/tm/381068/feeling-frustrations-taking-occasiona

I'm hoping this new-found passion can really take me somewhere. Keeping my fingers crossed......

Bath Mitten

Want to take a look at my 2nd completed crochet project? Here it is!

Cute?? Baby En loves it. Anyone interested to own one? You can check out this link http://www.sugarncream.com/data/pattern/pdf/instruction_122.pdf.

Have fun!

First Crochet Project

I finally completed my 1st crochet project (almost lah. Haven't weaved in the ends yet :P)! It's called the Market Tote Bag. It's suppose to look like this (Pic on right. Downloaded from www.lionbrand.com)....

Mine turned out...

Urmm.. think it's not even anywhere near 1/3 of the suggested size. Seriously, come to think about it, isn't it suppose to be a Tote Bag?? How can a tote bag look like the one on the right? That's more like a sling bag. Ahhhhhh! I think the picture is an enlarged size of what the crochet pattern is meant for!

Now I have 3 extra balls of yarn and a bag I don't know what to use for...