Below are some of the beautiful blooms that I have taken:-
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Rhododendron trial at Ilam Gardens
A surprise await me when I first visited Ilam Gardens at the grounds of the University of Canterbury. I was so amazed at the spectacular sight that greeted me at every step I t00k.The beauty is simply breathtaking and the scent unforgettable. Its my Garden of Eden !. I regretted not having my camera with me. The whole night my dreams were of the colourful rhododendrons and azaleas flowering on the river banks and reflected in the water. I woke up feeling peaceful and happy. I pack my camera and spend the whole morning walking through the Rhododendrons and Azaleas trial at Ilam gardens again.
Below are some of the beautiful blooms that I have taken:-
Below are some of the beautiful blooms that I have taken:-
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Today in History
01-10-1955 an incredible event happened in Malaysia then Malaya........the story begins like this
Sorry folks I decided not to write this story. I plan to do it after completing the writers' course at the University of Canterbury. Watch out for my Ist Novel........Yes I can!
Sorry folks I decided not to write this story. I plan to do it after completing the writers' course at the University of Canterbury. Watch out for my Ist Novel........Yes I can!
Birthday Dinner Celebration with Book Club Members
Sheila our book club President arranged a great birthday dinner for four of us "LIBRAS" at Tutto Bene, Papanui Road opposite Merivale Mall last wednesday. Birthday girls recieved flowers from Sheila's garden and Orchids from Joan's garden.I gave handmade earrings. The evening was enchanting with wonderful Italian cuisine and great fellowship.
Great fellowship
from Sheila's garden
from Joan's garden
Great fellowship
from Sheila's garden
from Joan's garden
Saturday, September 20, 2008
CanTeen's annual appeal is Bandanna Challenge, 20 - 31 October 2008
Bandanna Challenge in New Zealand
Staff of CANTEEN is seeking help to sell bandannas in your areas in NZ. This could be in your school or business, or you could volunteer for an hour or two for our street collection or one of our mall stands. If you would like to help us in one of these ways please call the office in your area or 0800CanTeen. We look forward to meeting you!
Friends worlwide can also purchase bandannas online by credit card all year round. Just go to http://www.canteen.org.nz/
CanTeen members are really encouraged when they see people sporting a CanTeen bandanna. Thanks for showing your support for young people in New Zealand living with cancer!
Staff of CANTEEN is seeking help to sell bandannas in your areas in NZ. This could be in your school or business, or you could volunteer for an hour or two for our street collection or one of our mall stands. If you would like to help us in one of these ways please call the office in your area or 0800CanTeen. We look forward to meeting you!
Friends worlwide can also purchase bandannas online by credit card all year round. Just go to http://www.canteen.org.nz/
CanTeen members are really encouraged when they see people sporting a CanTeen bandanna. Thanks for showing your support for young people in New Zealand living with cancer!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Side Effects From Cervical Cancer Vaccine
I recieved an email from my friend Sally living in Australia. She wrote to highlight about the side effects of the cervical cancer vaccine. I guess with all vaccines you need to have a consultation with your GP about side effects vs its benefits etc before making the decision.
Its great that Sally shared the effects her girls had when they were given the vaccine .Below is an extract of her mail
"You know the free cervical cancer vaccine has already been offered to the girls(at school) over here. Both my girls have it done. Like most vaccine, there's also side effects and some parents are concerned about the effects. Very rarely, will there be complications.........the arm gets quite sore after the injection for a few days and some people might have a fever......."
Thanks Sally for your sharing!.
Its great that Sally shared the effects her girls had when they were given the vaccine .Below is an extract of her mail
"You know the free cervical cancer vaccine has already been offered to the girls(at school) over here. Both my girls have it done. Like most vaccine, there's also side effects and some parents are concerned about the effects. Very rarely, will there be complications.........the arm gets quite sore after the injection for a few days and some people might have a fever......."
Thanks Sally for your sharing!.
Monday, September 01, 2008
Handpainted Silk Scarf
Latest!
I am offering Beautiful handpainted silk scarf online at affordable price.
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Happy Shopping !
I am offering Beautiful handpainted silk scarf online at affordable price.
Click here for details.
Happy Shopping !
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Free Cervical Cancer vaccine for young woman aged 17 to18 years in New Zealand. Although I have no daughters, I am happy to hear that such a vaccine is available for young women for FREE!.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. According to morning news, approximately 160 women in New Zealand are diagnosed with cervical cancer yearly, and 60 women die from it.
Young women aged 12 to 18 years will be offered the vaccine, through schools next year.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. According to morning news, approximately 160 women in New Zealand are diagnosed with cervical cancer yearly, and 60 women die from it.
Young women aged 12 to 18 years will be offered the vaccine, through schools next year.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Climate Change
Research on global warming - Energy Demands of Buildings in a Warming Climate
My Eldest son William is an undergraduate student, doing a double degree in Civil Engineering and Economics at National University of Singapore. Currently he is at The California Institute Of Technology (Caltech) participating in the SURF program. He just completed his Research on "Energy Demands of Buildings in a Warming Climate " He presented his project at SURF public Seminar today. It was very well received and he was highly praised for his work.
I am indeed very proud of his work and here's to share it to my buddies. Enjoy ! it's quite technical.
My Eldest son William is an undergraduate student, doing a double degree in Civil Engineering and Economics at National University of Singapore. Currently he is at The California Institute Of Technology (Caltech) participating in the SURF program. He just completed his Research on "Energy Demands of Buildings in a Warming Climate " He presented his project at SURF public Seminar today. It was very well received and he was highly praised for his work.
I am indeed very proud of his work and here's to share it to my buddies. Enjoy ! it's quite technical.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Sponsor a child
Sponsor a child
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
On monday my son walk out of his room beaming with happiness. He told me he had achieved one of his life goals. He sponsored a 11 year old African child with his pocket money. With just NZ$40 per month he helps provide the child with education access, healthcare , clean water and a brighter future.
I am really proud of my 18 year old boy. A young man full of love and compassion. I told him he will be able to meet the child one day and help lots more.That instant when I look at his handsome face I could feel his sense of happiness and satisfaction.
He actions put me to shame as I have been thinking of it but never got on to doing it! What are we waiting for ladies....stop buying a pair of shoes per month ( I am a shoe addict) and we can help a family!.
http://www.worldvision.org
Friday, August 15, 2008
English tea or Japanese Green tea
Yesterday I hosted our second Rosedale book club meeting. Two of our dear members were unable to attending, Sally lost her voice and Gaynor is on holiday with her family. There were six of us and we had a terrific time .
We took turns to share our views and opinions of each of the books and the writing style of the writer. It’s a very enriching and educational evening.
Sheila our Chairperson presented each of us a group photo taken during our inaugural meeting held on Thursday 10th August 2008. She then introduced the new books that I had bought for the second meeting.
Interested in bookmarks click here please.
We took turns to share our views and opinions of each of the books and the writing style of the writer. It’s a very enriching and educational evening.
Sheila our Chairperson presented each of us a group photo taken during our inaugural meeting held on Thursday 10th August 2008. She then introduced the new books that I had bought for the second meeting.
We also got to know each other better through this beautiful fellowship. Three of our dear members migrated from England to New Zealand so it was indeed a very well mixed of experiences and culture.
As I am the only Asian, I decided to present the evening with a fusion of the east and west evening tea.., I laid out an English setting with my “rose theme” tea sets. We then seep English and green tea, with eastern fried dumplings and western blackberry crumble.
What a delightful evening, we then selects our next books to read ……until we meet next month which will be hosted by Joan who leaves on prestigious Cashmere hills
Each member was ask to choose a book mark (handmade by me)a gift of friendship and visiting my home for the first time. My grandma will be very happy and proud that I am keeping up with family traditions.
Interested in bookmarks click here please.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Something Blue
Something Blue
Less is more!A beautiful, simple yet elegant necklace made of blue quartz beads. They are natural quartz that has been heat-treated to produce a fabulous rainbow of blue and green hues. On each strand, you’ll find smooth, glossy beads in hues of turquoise, cobalt, light aqua, mint green, and jade green.Faceted round 12mm.The necklace is 17" long . The beauty of the blue quartz are enhanced with white glass pearls.There is a matching pair of earrings( 2"length)and a bracelet (8" length).
Monday, August 11, 2008
Saturday, August 09, 2008
"Beijing 08"
The opening ceremony 2008 Beijing Olympics was mind blowing, simply spectacular!. Midway watching the program I was inspired to created a figure 8 pendant.
I name it "Beijing 08" . A lucky pendant created on the 08/08/08 with a figure 8 formation made by my fair hands!.
I name it "Beijing 08" . A lucky pendant created on the 08/08/08 with a figure 8 formation made by my fair hands!.
Cleverly twisted gold plated wire in the form of the figure 8.This is a symbol of luck and the wearer will be blessed a hundredth fold as the figure 8 is further enhance with an olive jade faceted nugget 10x14mm and 8 small red seed beads top with a Czech red opaque renaissance glass . For real luck.
Price at US$18 - means to prosper every day. An auspicious pendant to wear or carry with you as a handbag charm .
Interested Click Here
(Sold on 11-08-08)
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
From Facebook to My Online Shop
Last year I watch my sons, nephews, nieces and cousins and their friends all having facebook accounts and having fun getting touch with each others. Knowing in detail what others do, sending high hives, drinks, flowers creating network etc.
Last October ('07)I decided to embark on having a facebook account myself. I love the idea of my son’s friend commenting how cool I am and I will reply proudly that I have Bebo, Friendster, multiple and I am Blogging too!
Over the months I grew tired it. So I decided to just maintain Facebook and my blog. Last month I realised I am spending unproductive time (hours in fact) on facebook, viewing friends’ album after album, sending silly messages to each other at my age.
So one day in July ('08) I decided not to open my facebook for the day.
An account on how I spend that one day day:-
1) After sending my son to school, I got home and did 30 min of exercising with WiiFit. I did 5 mins of yoga, 10mins jogging and the remaining time on table tilt.
2) Soak myself in hot water and bubbles and browse through Creative Beading magazine.
3) Sat down for a cup of coffee and read a book recommended by my friend. Finished reading half the book (an easy book to read). Decide to keep the remaining pages for the next day.
4) Wanted to do something physical so decided to rearrange and spring clean my kitchen drawers and the fridge ( very satisfying indeed)
5) All the above activities were all accomplish from 9.00am to 1.00am, got a call from my son to pick him at the library at 4.00pm.
6) Since he won’t be home for lunch, I then make a bowl of steaming hot and spicy Korean instant noodles.
7) Restless I just stare at the jewelries I made and decided to try some on. While fiddling with some earrings almost instantly I decided on creating an online shop. For the first time of the day I switched on my computer, checked my email and a beautiful friend Heidi recommended to me about buying gemstones and findings at esty.com. (Talk about timing!) While browsing through the site instead of becoming a buyer I decided on being a seller as while. So that afternoon, my first online shop http://clothbutterfly.etsy.com/ was established.
To date I have 22 items up for sale!
8) Looking back on that faithful day, I decided to maintain facebook with my family, some friends and classmates whom I have accepted earlier. From today onwards, I am sorry to say that I will not include any new friends or network. It’s more productive to keep in touch by email, a letter or a call. It’s more personal and bonding. No wonder my sons and their friends are addicted to the computer from facebook to youtube!Look at my day when I moved out of facebook!.
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Last October ('07)I decided to embark on having a facebook account myself. I love the idea of my son’s friend commenting how cool I am and I will reply proudly that I have Bebo, Friendster, multiple and I am Blogging too!
Over the months I grew tired it. So I decided to just maintain Facebook and my blog. Last month I realised I am spending unproductive time (hours in fact) on facebook, viewing friends’ album after album, sending silly messages to each other at my age.
So one day in July ('08) I decided not to open my facebook for the day.
An account on how I spend that one day day:-
1) After sending my son to school, I got home and did 30 min of exercising with WiiFit. I did 5 mins of yoga, 10mins jogging and the remaining time on table tilt.
2) Soak myself in hot water and bubbles and browse through Creative Beading magazine.
3) Sat down for a cup of coffee and read a book recommended by my friend. Finished reading half the book (an easy book to read). Decide to keep the remaining pages for the next day.
4) Wanted to do something physical so decided to rearrange and spring clean my kitchen drawers and the fridge ( very satisfying indeed)
5) All the above activities were all accomplish from 9.00am to 1.00am, got a call from my son to pick him at the library at 4.00pm.
6) Since he won’t be home for lunch, I then make a bowl of steaming hot and spicy Korean instant noodles.
7) Restless I just stare at the jewelries I made and decided to try some on. While fiddling with some earrings almost instantly I decided on creating an online shop. For the first time of the day I switched on my computer, checked my email and a beautiful friend Heidi recommended to me about buying gemstones and findings at esty.com. (Talk about timing!) While browsing through the site instead of becoming a buyer I decided on being a seller as while. So that afternoon, my first online shop http://clothbutterfly.etsy.com/ was established.
To date I have 22 items up for sale!
8) Looking back on that faithful day, I decided to maintain facebook with my family, some friends and classmates whom I have accepted earlier. From today onwards, I am sorry to say that I will not include any new friends or network. It’s more productive to keep in touch by email, a letter or a call. It’s more personal and bonding. No wonder my sons and their friends are addicted to the computer from facebook to youtube!Look at my day when I moved out of facebook!.
My latest creation bookmark!
anyone interested check out http://clothbutterfly.etsy.com/
From this day onwards, my days are productive and each evening before I retired I will recall one benefit for which I am thankful.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Waiting for Spring in Christchurch
It was freezing cold yesterday, wet and gloomy. I spent the whole day indoors creating some jewelries . I call it the" Garden of Eden" the spring range. Proceeds from the sale of this range will given to CANTEEN New Zealand- (Cancer For Teenagers) supporting young people living with cancer. Below a re a few of my handmade creations . They are mostly made of pearls, Czech glass bead and crystals.
Brazilian Sodalite and cultured pearls
Brazilian Sodalite and cultured pearls
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