Life is a Blessing – Dragonfly

dragonfly

From my research, a dragonfly represents renewal, positive forces and power of life. In Japanese culture dragonfly represents courage, strength and happiness. A dragonfly lives a very short life and it tries to live to the fullest with what it has.

“Life is a blessing. Enjoy every moment of your journey in life!!”

And here’s my second painting collection of 2011 !! Am moving on to the third one. It’s all gonna be in a series – flora and fauna. Would like to experiment and practice more to improve my painting. – Melle

Fun with UNO H20

Wahey, I’ve finally found you !! I have been searching for you around town since Lili brought you to Kemaman on New Year’s eve. But failed. I then decided to try my luck and see if I will be able to get you from online shops. I googled for a couple of minutes and Kids.Net.My caught my sight. Without hesitation, I clicked to enter the site, I enlarged your photo and added you to the cart right after I confirmed that it’s so you. Then I make payment right away via internet fund transfer. It’s so hassle free. 😀 I likey !!

Unexpectedly, I receive the goods the very next day at my front door. Guys, you got me so hype up. Thank you Kids.Net.My for your prompt action and efficiency !! A compliment from me to Kids.Net.My for the super good service and help. Clap. Clap. Clap. Keep it up !!

UNO H20

The durability is what I like most about UNO H20. I can bring this clear, plastic, water and dirt proof cards anywhere I want especially outdoor activities. It will not become wrinkly. Yay !! Super-duper-yay !! There’s also a new rule of “Downpour” which is a lot of fun to play around, and of course… it’s rugged too. Don’t you agree? 😉

Old Stuffs In The Box

old stuff collections

Ahoy, spring cleaning !!

I surely will open up this pandora particular box and take out some stuffs to admire and bring back some memories whenever I do some clean up.

No 01 – Old tin box from the 60’s. No 02 – Batu Seremban. No 03 – Mommy bear brooch (Papa bear is gone.) No 04 – Paper cut alphabet ‘A’No 05 – Handmade bookmark from my late grandma. No 06 – Buttons No 07  – Half done knitting.

Love them…

Smart Snacks

mixed nuts

Admittedly, I love to snack. I try and try kicking this habit but hmm… it’s really hard. Thank God, I found these little guys and they are now my new snacks. They are nutritional wonder. Walnut, Raisin and Macadamia. The benefit of walnut and raisin is that they are antioxidant while macadamia helps reduce cholesterol. I also read from an article saying that walnuts may help prevent breast cancer and sharpen memory. Yes ~ I need it. 😀

Try this speedy method to prepare some mixed nuts.

Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a sauté pan, then stir in a cup or two of walnuts and macadamia nuts, mixing constantly over medium-high heat for a minute. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes at 230°C until the nuts turn brown lightly and smell toasted. Remove the nuts and set aside to cool. Mix some raisins and it’s now perfect to go.

You may need to take note on the nuts from time to time and shake the pan in the oven once or twice to avoid it from getting burnt. This is what have happened when i turn my back away to wash the pan. They are so dunzo. Aww…

burnt mixed nuts