10 Things I Learned in 2009

by on December 31, 2009
in life

1. that it’s never too late to embrace fitness.
2. to put on make-up.
3. that I look better bald, or at least, with very short hair.
4. to sit on a balance ball.
5. that I still love photography
6. to drink beer.
7. to dance like no one is watching and when too many people are.
8. that I love my job, but want something where I’ll have more time for myself.
9. that working under the world’s worst boss can make you a better, stronger person.
10. that I’m not  incompetent, unimpressive or useless. I can contribute, and I will.
Surely 2010 can’t be as bad as 2009. ;-) Happy new year.

Make-up Monday: Stash

by on December 14, 2009
in make up

When embarking on a new project (i.e. declaring Monday a day I’ll talk about make up), it’s good to do an inventory first. So here is an inventory of my cosmetics and skincare.

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Skincare

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Crafterday: Jewellery Display

by on December 12, 2009
in decluttering diary


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My craft project last Sunday was a jewellery holder, which took me about a half an hour to make. Most of the material is already lying around the house somewhere, and the only thing I had to buy was the embroidery hoop. RM3.40 at the craft supply shop.

I didn’t shoot the process because I was so intent on working on the project. Anyway it should be fairly easy to figure out.

What you need is to stretch a piece of porous or loose-weave cloth over the hoop. Cross-stitch fabric will probably work well. I used a piece of leftover curtain from one of our first projects. Instant earring hanger!

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The necklace hooks are made from wire thick enough to hold its shape but skinny enough to be manipulated by hand. I used a pair of pliers to speed things along, twisting it into a wavy shape, then turning the ends up. I reinforced the upper part with another strip of wire and used a ribbon to hold them together.

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Then I just tied it to the embroidery hoop, made loop on top with the ribbon, hung it up and piled my jewellery on.

The necklace rack is subjected to gravity so I made the hooks deep enough for my necklaces to stay in if the thing tilts a reasonable amount.

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Easy afternoon project!



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