… while I went for a quick shopping last weekend, I saw these origami cranes beautifully displayed in a shopping center. It’s so soothing, calming and well thought of. Let us together wish everyone long-life, happiness, good luck and peace. ~ Melle
Here’s a July project for you all… a step-by-step to make an origami crane. Enjoy!
May you be blessed with health and happiness. ~ Melle
…unabashedly, I asked.
“So if I want to learn wood carving, can I come over so that they can teach me?”
“Yeah, why not!?” Chris answered.
Woot… I’m kinda taking his words for real and needless to say, I have started my homework with some research and hope I’ll be able to get some good woods to start.
Huh huh, Hi ci ja, hold tight !!
… as always, spending time walking around on the feet is how I prefer to travel, be it city or countryside. I like taking my time strolling along the streets and discover the place, watching the people, tasting the food along the roadside, in the restaurants and cafes where the locals eat, talking to the locals, understanding the culture and aspect of life that we can’t see or experience from riding on a car. Agree?
During a walk on a refreshing morning, I got fascinated (silently) with this traditional handcrafted Chinese paper lantern in a small temple and my mind drifts back to the olden times. The older days were filled with characters and people live their life in a creative manner. Let’s take the artisanic handicraft for instance, handcrafted useful and decorative devices using natural and limited materials are made completely and impeccably by hand. With simple tools. They are genius !! Very amazing. Very inspiring. If I have a chance to live in the olden days, my life sure is super-duper interesting, imaginative and creative.
But sadly most of the crafts that were practiced in olden times are not practiced nowadays, but I dream of doing one of these crafts one day ~ Melle
…la la la laaa…
HELLO people. I am back !!
Sorry that I have not been blogging for a good couple of months. As the end of year 2011 is approaching, I’ve been busy with work + lotsa errands to run. In and out for everything, you know? Well that’s one. Two, attending wedding ceremonies, gatherings, meetings, some “shopping” here and there and you know what? At times, I hardly had any recollection of my weekends. Oh boy, age is catching up with me already. Hmm… Okay, three!! Getting the nest done is hectic, tiring yet exciting that is undeniable (…) I do not really know what else to say nor express for this as it’s all written in the heart. I shall keep this section ellipsis till the next 10 or 20 posts 😀 And four, I have got to get myself prepared (both mentally and physically) for the festive seasons to come. You know, Christmas, New Year and soon Chinese New Year which is not long from now, today… you know? *roll eyes*
Anyways, the earth is not gonna stop moving around the sun and so we gotta keep on going. Let us all have a Merry, Merry Christmas. May we be blessed with health, positivities and happiness !!
Oh ~ I still practice and stretch. Do you? Luv y’all, Melle.
… Here’s the photo of our yoga performance where I got it from Abby. Haven’t been on stage like eons (never like it though) but it was a great and fun experience. I have been staring on the screen for minutes and I’ve decided to let the picture do the speaking. I just felt overwhelm. I am going off for yoga class now and let’s keep our life balance. Namaste ~Melle
… I had so much fun making these smiley faces with these nice people for the concert decoration. Thank you for your effort and hardwork. Oh yes, all these will be recycled for the charity fundraising too !! Yippie !! 😀
Have a smiley weekend to y’all !! Cheers ~ Melle
“Hi, I am a magnet and I am made of recycle material from mineral water bottle cap. You can buy me at RM5 and the profits will go to charity. Thank you for your support.”
…Yeah, I’ve been extremely busy with work and some handcraft stuffs for the past 2 months. This is my first handcraft work for charity that I always wanted to do so. It was in my wish list, if you remember it from my earlier post. HE heard me. Thank you. Thank you Esther and Shammee for giving me this big opportunity to try. Albeit the response weren’t good but the opportunity given and the appreciation is more than words can say.
Not forgetting the yoga rehearsal where we were all very well-commited. It was indeed cwazy tiring but I believe we did spent our time meaningfully and gratefully. We built up trust, teamwork, friendship and lotsa warm-beautiful smiles filled up the space amazingly. Sincerely thanks to my family and Abner for the great support and understanding during those hectic days. I feel grateful to have such wonderful and thoughtful people in my life. Thank you all. ~Melle
There are more handmade stuffs. Photos to come in the next post. Please stay tuned.
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all my muslims friends !!
Am on vacation to Tioman, wahey !!
Have a wonderful holidays to y’all !!
and keep strrrrreeetttttching !! Namaste ~ Melle