A weekend in Tanjong Tokong

My sister in law and family came over from Singapore, and we haven't met for almost five years. Time really flies. We had some good hanged out over the weekend, good local food, tasty local durians, shopping and buying of souvenirs with favourable exchange rate now, it's fun and exciting. Dinner with fried pork leg and sambal kangkong are their top favourites.

Oh, those pictures on top, one was my kids after school choir competition. The others were the event held - cycling. Many participants which come from everywhere. Ahh, Penang, it's a beautiful place.

Penang this lovely land

A treasure within the treasure

School holidays start. We're back to nature, into the woods and by the sea. I've been to this Southbay seaside some ten years ago. And yesterday we were back to this place again despite it is only at a walkable distance of fifteen minutes from my home! What a shame that I don't treasure it as I supposed to be!
It's a treasure within the treasure of this island, far from the business of city and soaking ourselves in calm and peacefulness. Both my kids were amazed, excited and feel the trip was full of adventure. They learned and making discovery along the way. The local hobbies are at their usual selves finding seashells that would make a good meal. Yum...

Penang Yosakoi Parade

First time first hand news!
Our Penang Yosakoi Parade! Near and far, come, come, come... to celebrate the day with us!

You may get to know more about Penang Yosakoi Parade here.

Randomness

We visited our reservoir recently at Air Itam. I have a fond memory of this place, maybe because this is the very first picnic site my family had introduced to me since I was two or three years old. And now, occasionally I bring my children and hubby to this lovely place, bringing along some snacks and drinks to spend the whole morning here listening to the sound of nature, breathing the fresh air. Some otters could be spotted in the middle of the dam if you're lucky!

Oh yes, the Peter Pan collar shirt is still in the process of jazzing up. I need to pick up the concentration to complete a w.i.p. custom made baju kurung that has seen no progress for the past three days. gosh. I'm in weekend mode, rest is much needed for now. Happy weekending... : )

Cheongsam Dress

I attended a teaching workshop this morning on drama and acting. And now somehow I couldn't switch it to sewing mode, my brain just resist to switch : ( So, I'll just show you what I've been completed with in the week. It was a long pending sewing project after many sewn, ripped, sewn and ripped. Finally... da..da... a piece of Chinese traditional ceongsam with modern touch. It's my size of M/L in 100% cotton fabric, oh, my favorite.


I've added a set of chinese button right on the collar. I couldn't think of any other color besides light purple tape for the bias.

This piece of ceongsam indeed was a detailed careful handmade, and that makes me couldn't resist to put it on me, but it would be better that I only wear it on special occasion... unless if I manage to make a few more pieces, that's another story ; )
Hope you have a wonderful weekend...

Functioning woven bag

Sometimes when my home is full of this woven bags, I don't know what to do with it especially when it is printed with some specific name of the event. It's kind of embarrassing if you carry it along right? So, my kids and I thought of this potato print project to transform this whole bag into a new functional yet artful shopping bag.


We measured the size of the printed logo on the woven bag, then cut a piece of plain fabric that will be used to cover the whole printing area. Then, we started to work on the fabric by geting the kids to paint some arcylic paint onto their cut potato or apple, then stamp it over the right side of the fabric that will also be used as the front pocket of the bag.




After the paint dried, I overedge sewn the fabric and hand stitched with arty saturday wording before actually machine sewn it onto the bag. Now, I would happily let my kids carry along this newly converted shopping bag whenever we go to shop ; )

Old and new

I've got a new overedge sewing machine. Hubby says by running to craft shop for the overedge sewing service each time I needed is way too time consuming. He bought for me one : P and thus, I could sew more things and hopefully can sell at an online store.

Kids grow and grow, the pajama pants that my sons are wearing mostly are way too short for their height. While I still need to improve further on my sewing skills, the simple and loose pajama pants are the most practical stuff I can sew for them. And the most rewarding return is they like to wear mummy sewn clothes most. I involved Russell in the making of his pants, he decides on which fabric to put on for the pocket and how many pockets he needs.
Besides, the brown knee length pants are for my mother, who never ask me to sew anything for her. I choose my favourite colour - that's brown. But but... these pants are a little too tight for her and it end up to be mine :( May need another few days to get her new pants done.
What have you made or done for your love ones, you may share that with us... looking forward hearing from you...

Logos Hope

When I was just a little kid, I could remember that my parents had brought us to one of the floating bookfair. In thinking that I should also do the same for my kids, and coincided with Raya Puasa holidays, we bring the kids to Logos Hope which is in Penang now.



Look at the queue before us...


and the queue behind us


It wasn't a wise decision to go on such a peak time as most of us, my kids inclusive of me were falling ill after the visit. The deck were so cramped with too many visitors at that time and without proper ventilation flow, everybody is just have to bear with the overly packed condition inside. But yes there are some interesting books and references that one could get there.


I snapped this picture of jelly-like colourful balls which my son has brought back from his kindergarten. I wasn't quite agreeable to let young children playing this sort of thing is because they might eat them if not being supervised closely. And thanked God that it was published in the newspaper just not long after we were getting it, these balls are a banned item. It could turn haphazardly dangerous to the little one.

Be brave and persevere, to all Japanese people

Reading news update from time to time, what has hit Japan is really saddening and heart breaking.
They were my ex-boss for 4 years in a Japanese machine maker branch office. They had treated me well and all the employees' benefits is at First Class, and as I'm part of them too.

From the bottom of my heart, I hope all the Japanese people will stay brave and persevere to overcome this hard time.

weekending with pizza...

We shop for grocery during weekends, then explore this homebake pizza...yum...yum...

more than a mom...

I'm in the paper The Sunday Star. (3rd from right)
Ms. Lucille Dass is one of the big name in English teaching.
She is a super teacher! My inspiration.

Job Vacancy - General Clerk / Administrator

There is a vacancy available in a food manufacturing co. in Bayan Lepas, they are looking for general clerk/administrator. If you're interested, please email me or contact 012-5889101 for interview appointment.

Martha Stewart is in Malaysia!

On Thursday early morning, my son Ryan woke me up early in the morning shouting: "Mummy, mummy, Martha Stewart show is on Friday 9am on NTV7, ah.. your favourite show!" As usual, my respond is: "hahh... ok... Get ready for school now..." I didn't bother and never take what he said seriously. Guess what, when I switched on the TV at 9.40am whilst sweeping the floor, I saw this 'Live with Martha Stewart' on NTV7 'The Breakfast Show'. Then I realized that what kid said might be reliable in certain circumstances!

It's amazing to see this super icon to be in our country. We are so close to her. If have the chance, I would like to know what she likes best (food & living) during her stay here...

why Penang Tourism Board never invite her here, Penangnites and Penang food definitely are as fabulous if not more than those in KL, too bad laa.....

Kindergarten and nursery

I just came back from a workshop on how to teach children better. It's part of my passion in giving back to the society by influencing people around that it's never too old to learn, what's more on young children - they are our future generation.

It's our responsibility to guide and coach, to mold and shape them to become what they want to be. As a parent, I'm always there when my children needed me. There will be moments where you feel proud of them seeing them progress well. If you are searching for preschool for your toddler or kids, here's another option which you can consider - Kiddyhouse.

Vintage sewing machine

I search, buy and buy and keep buying everyday...and recently I'm the happy owner of this vintage sewing machine.ha..haa...happy! I am a sucker for vintage items...I've been looking for one years ago and finally found one...

The not-so-fun part is, this machine is not complete yet, the seller took away the bobbin which supposed to be there when I examined it before purchase. and it left me blank where to get the bobbin and its case for this vintage. I've asked my people to get them for me and hopefully I don't have to wait too long to get those bobbins and cases, and get my sewing kaki to sew together...

There will be more sewing projects coming up next...

Plant more...

It rained for the first time since Chinese New Year and we have a good nite sleep. Everyone is longing for more downpour since the dam water are running low. Since the weather turned extreme recently, one practical way to curb it is to plant more. We had visited to floral fair held at the entrance to Botanical Garden and bought lots of orchid plants and fruit trees for planting.

These plants are in my wish lists. The fair will be held again in June during mid-term school holidays. So, just keep an eye on it...

Penang seafood and scenery by the sea

In the midst of mundane housechores, it is a peace of mind when I do marketing by the sea, the scenery and the non-stop supply of seafood one can get here. This is Teluk Kumbar fishing village.

the sunset...

the little lover's bridge...


villagers' fishing boats...


fresh catches that everybody would craving for ...


this will be our dinner tonite...

would I not to love Penang...?!
not so possible.... just enjoy the little thing that you do.