I made these today while watching my korean series lol

speaking of multi-tasking.. i think i am getting better..

now need more inspirations

and i finally got down to replenishing some of the charms to make this for a colleague

sorry it took so long

for a colleague

thanks to a friend who contributed some beads to me hee

modified version of a previous work

i am just glad that the weekends turn out alright though i was home these two days.

i am afraid of just idling away time at home which i hate to do, but knowing myself hahaha i wun let my hands do nothing. :P

my tv refused to be watched by us, not even willing to show abit of "face" thus i went to do this instead

This SPECIAL day was celebrated at Fish Tales at Clarke Quay with Dear.

i really enjoyed myself yesterday though its only for half a day as he had some army events till late afternoon but nonetheless he made the effort to rush down to meet me.

We browsed Spotlight together searching for scrapbooking stuff and dear promised he will do scrapbooking together with me! heh now i have more reasons to take LOTS of photos.

glad that everything else went smoothly.

oh i think we were taking so many photos that the boss asked if it was our anniversary and he gave us complimentary drinks hahahaha oops we made it too obvious? :P

I bought dear some cookies and a gift and am glad that he loves it.

Dear is having NDP parade again but its the LAST TIME!

I am so glad that we have stuck together throughout till now.

I can feel my heart afluttering and that's how i like mine to be :P

wanna say this again

just watched SECRET with Sharon on Mon LOL a last minute decision..
just causual chitchatting, about work, study plans and also parents' nagging LOL
anyway i enjoyed her company
i love the songs from the show too!
one of the theme song



all the best to us!
if all things go smoothly, i should be advancing to another new phrase next year.
life is getting mundance, work is getting stagnant, i think my brain is collecting dust again.

newest work

To start off the week, i have questions for my readers to ponder over.

Are parents SELFISH?
DO you SEE your parents as being selfish?

I was talking to a friend when she suddenly mentioned about how some parents are selfish. I asked her to elaborate and this is her explanation. (in my own words)

"Parents who call their children frequently has this mentality that they own the children and the children are supposed to be looking after them, regardless or not whether they have their own family, they are worried that once the children start their own family, they will become secondary and will not get enough attention and support, financially and emotionally anymore.
They also do not trust the children that's why they call to keep tabs on them and do not give enough freedom even when they are adults."

I was quite skeptical with my friend's explanation. When she mentioned about parents being selfish by calling frequently or asking about your situations etc. i prefered to term it as "concern". No matter what age you are, i feel that we are still "little kids" in their eyes, not in a bemeaning sense, but we will always be their children. And its not they dont trust us, it has become a habit i feel, for parents to call and ask, for my own parents that is.

Then she went on to use her colleague as an example.

Her colleague is a married woman in her late thirties and when she mentioned about starting a family to her in-laws, they dont sound very enthusiastic or supportive.

Her colleague's interpretation of her in-laws' behaviour is that they are worried that their son, her husband, will shower them with less attention or neglect them, and to intensify the situation, he is their only son.

To me, the daughter-in-law cant do anything and better not do anything lest she incurred more "wrath" from the in-laws who will be thinking that she is trying to sow more discord or place more distance between their son and them, only the son can reassure the parents and allow them to slowly let go of him and support him behind the scenes.

My personal interpretation will be as follows.

We, children, do owe our parents and should return the favour, this what "FILIAL PIETY" is all about. Its the thoughts that count i believe, not an obligation that we must do something back for them. IF you do it unwillingly, it defeats the purpose aint it? However again some parents might make use of this "filial piety" thinking and demand alot more from their children so it depends how individuals look at the situation and decipher the actions. Some parents will also think that it is only right for parents to look after the children and not expect anything in return when the children are able, however i feel that its always good to return something back, the thoughts that count, i am sure the parents will be very happy about it.

Maybe different families have different cultures. Some families might be stricter with the children eg, no dating before a certain age, no staying over at friend's place, no travelling with bf, no clubbing etc. Just as long as the children are comfortable with it, its up to own individual families to impose their own "house rules".

If you do not feel the same way as your parents, i believe communication is the key.

I do have clashes with my mum especially when it comes to my relationships so i always had to compromise and soon she will let down her guard once in awhile. I try not to push the boundaries and everything will fall into place nicely and everyone will be happy.

You are your parents' child, surely you know what they want? Just give in abit or explain and i believe it will be fine. And also to be open with everything you do. Once you earn their trust, everything will be easier. Surely you want to have your own life with their blessings and support.

I am being optimistic.
Being given the freedom is always welcome but i still like being fussed over like a kid by my mum.
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my ramblings for the week hahahah
feels good to give my fingers and brain a workout in the morning :P

Sunday was spent at SIM LIM with dear, i was contemplating whether to buy myself an IPOD or a camera, in the end, i got none. I think i shall aim the K810i instead, with a 3.2megapix cam and the sound quality of the music player is quite up to standard too. So till my hp is spoilt or there's promotions, i shall wait. :)

Then we went for icecream at Joo Chiat and reached back home early evening, dinner was with his family and it was a spread! hee

Simple day but i like it lots.

I practically spent the whole of saturaday morning drawing sketches and trying to figure out this.

And after some tangling and untangling and dropping of crystals all over the place, i managed to do this

:)
i finished all the crystals i bought on friday so gonna stock up more soon..

next aim

so sweet and "garden themed" right? heh wish me luck

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sorry if i sound too cute hahahha

its seems fun to speak in third person :P

shall revert.

gerry went to stock up on jewellery parts today~

sis wanted a bag charm "love" theme and i saw some cute butterflies..

but problem now is to get my ideas visualised.. i have themes in mind but nothing concrete tsk tsk

shall work on it tml Heh

and am glad that jess like my earrings LOL

ladies of the round table

Updated ! :)

a colleague is leaving so on a whimp, i took out my toolbox and did this for her
hope she likes it :)

the flower likes the fishie woh

gerry's in a panic!
its next week and i'm still pouring over gift ideas tsk tsk ..
thats the prob when u dont have a lead -_-"

decided to update on my life :P
sat was spent stayin home rushin vcd LOL its real good i find
different from the usual korean sob fest that mum used to watch

sun was spent at pasir ris farm with my dear, looking at the little pups and small animals... but i must be sure i aint gonna buy them on a whimp.
I just realised there's alot of miniature breeds too LOL the mini maltese reallly looked adorable and the pup i was holding was smaller than my piggie!

dinner was korean ginseng soup by his mum :)

Mon was spent waiting for dear at home hee i like it when he gives me surprises like that though he had to book in very early today.

dear's now clearing leave and soon it will be his ORD parade and maybe dinner and he said will bring me along hahaha
hopefully and finally i have the chance to wear my black dress LOL

張國榮跨越97演唱會 - 追

追张国荣

曲：李迪文
詞：林夕
編：George Leong曲：李迪文
词：林夕
编：GeorgeLeong

這一生　也在進取　這分鐘　卻掛念誰　
我會說　是唯獨你　不可失去　
好風光　似幻似虛　誰明人生樂趣　
我會說　為情為愛　仍然是對这一生也在进取这分钟却挂念谁
我会说是唯独你不可失去
好风光似幻似虚谁明人生乐趣
我会说为情为爱仍然是对

＊誰比你重要　成功了敗了也完全無重要　
誰比你重要　狂風與暴雨都因你燃燒＊谁比你重要成功了败了也完全无重要
谁比你重要狂风与暴雨都因你燃烧

一追再追　只想追趕生命裡一分一秒　
原來多麼可笑　你是真正目標
一追再追　追蹤一些生活最基本需要
原來早不缺少　WO..HA..　一追再追只想追赶生命里一分一秒
原来多么可笑你是真正目标
一追再追追踪一些生活最基本需要
原来早不缺少WO..HA..
有了你　即使平凡卻最重要
（＠只得你　會叫我彷彿人群裡最重要）有了你即使平凡却最重要
（＠只得你会叫我仿佛人群里最重要）

好光陰　縱沒太多　一分鐘又如何
會與你　共同渡過　都不枉過
瘋戀多　錯誤更多　如能重新做過　
我會說　願能為你　提前做錯好光阴纵没太多一分钟又如何
会与你共同渡过都不枉过
疯恋多错误更多如能重新做过
我会说愿能为你提前做错

Repeat ＊（＠）Repeat＊（＠）

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gerry's in a mellow BUT positive mood heh
the power of music, it can cause turbulence or give serenity or instill peace or uplift your mood.

Jun came over to visit me and we had some gals' talk LOL
she brought over so much tibits too so decided to give her some of the jewellery i made, hope she likes it :)

pardon my messy hair, i tried tying a pony tail -_-"

Matchbox20 "Time After Time" (Live Cover)
original is here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYxsUDZQ4Q

Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles
Confusion is nothing new
Flashback--warm nights--
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after--

Sometimes you picture me--
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said
Then you say--go slow--
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds


Chorus:
If you're lost you can look, and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time


After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows, you're wondering
[Time After Time lyrics on http://www.metrolyrics.com]

If I'm OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time


Chorus:
If you're lost you can look, and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time



You said go slow,
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds


Chorus:
If you're lost you can look, and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time

...time after time
time after time
time after time
time after time

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and gerry is in love with all these hee
anyone seen any of these pls tell me alright? :)

Mr Men and Little Miss plushies

HS was saying the graduation bears look cute and we saw a HUGE one today.

ooh i have one too hahahah at my age .. no no it was bought quite a number of years back, mummy got it for me :)
how big is big?

ta da~

and no, i did not sew the balls and hang around his neck LOL
its part of his decoration -_-"

and i saw my ham hams piling on each other again
one ham ham is OBESE though tsk tsk too much cheese maybe



my fav ball of fur ~

and just for amusement

You Are The Hermit

You posses a great deal of wisdom and the ability to see people for who they are. You are always looking ahead at the future, developing visions. A loner, you tend to travel by yourself through life, seeking your own truth. You don't crave material things or fancy titles. You have no baggage. Your fortune: It's possible that there is a unknown guiding figure in your life, ready to help you. All you have to do is find this person and seek their advice. It's also possible that you need to start seeking the meaning of your own life. Either way, there's some deep thinking you need to undertake, and it needs to be done soon.

What Tarot Card Are You?

Your Hidden Talent

You have the power to persuade and influence others. You're the type of person who can turn a whole room around. The potential for great leadership is there, as long as you don't abuse it. Always remember, you have a lot more power over people than you might think!

What's Your Hidden Talent?

You Are a Good Girl

You are 70% Good and 30% Bad Generally speaking, you're a very good girl. (But you don't have us totally fooled!)

Are You a Good Girl or a Bad Girl?

:P

and i said too fast yesterday
swelling became worse and so i had to drag myself to see a doc..
gerry is confined at home for today and will be limiting movements for this week .. :(

shall not be too greedy these few weeks tsk tsk
now to find things to do at home..

i dug out my knee-length skirt to wear for helping out during the convocation and in the end ..
the handling of us was so disorganised and uncoordinated that we waited in vain till 4 pm?
argh
but the sight of the graduating students brought out in me a bittersweet feeling..

i feel proud+envious+glad+disappointed all rolled into one..
but what is done cannot be undone.. mistakes to be learnt, future yet to be decided :)

AND
my ankle seems to be better today.

yesterday it swelled quite badly maybe cause of my stubborness to travel over to dear's place

-_-"
Nothing can keep me confine hahahah not even a sprained ankle

On sun, i hobbled my way to marine parade to have breakfast with my dear :P though he was insisting that i shouldnt have

BUT i wanted to go over and i like it, with katong, siglap and joo chiat at close proximity, with the various mainroads and sidelanes and quaint shophouses and refurbished ones adding lots of colours and flavour to the blend of cultures, it doesnt matter that i have to take a bus or walk long distances due to its inaccessbility.

gerry's a glutton who's always on a quest to find new food and places of interest

i finally got him to try the Cheesecake cafe with me :D and it was GOOD! solid stuff and full of flavours, even his mum and sis gave the thumbs up.
the ambience was so soothing too, with lots of fans and orange lights for the place, giving it a calming effect.

AND i saw pasta fresca nearby too, next stop!
i told him about the reviews and he gamely agreed to go there when he has the time again.
i like my guy who's adventurous and he's the one who will tease me and say i am being too "safe" and "serious" -_-"

for a not so bright monday
cheers

may they have a bright future ahead

updates on my sprained ankle

i think and feel that it got worse..tsk tsk

looking kinda swollen and puffy and after some rubbing from dear

it managed to subside abit

so hopefully i can endure tml's ushering -_-"

and when did i get that sprain?

i really do not know =.=

speaking of having to stay at home
just realised i sprained my ankle.. from what? i forgot -_-" careless me
i always have bruises or cuts without knowing LOL
so now hobbling around the place
hopefully will be well enough for the convocation on mon
hopefully it doesnt dampen my mood too much

it aint a good feelin ..

Alot of things had happened within this week, with or without me knowing, whether i like it or not.
Knowing doesnt make me feel better cause knowing doesnt ease the situation or knowing it yet i'm helpless to ease the burden of the one who said it, and i feel kinda bad

i do hope things get better, and the situations that have been bothering ppl i hold dear.
i do hope that it will not have to resort to third parties intervention.
Cause in the end, only the parties involved can redeem their own actions or untangle the situations they are in.

Myself

must ditch that opinionated side of me, not becoming weak, becoming blendable and it will cause me less mental anguish
cause since i cant change the way how the OTHER party do or say or handle things, i can only suggest and advice or things fail, have to find a way to get around it then
i can only readjust myself
i can only reflect upon my own actions
and i do not have to resent the surroundings i am faced with
cause if resentment rears its ugly head, my emotional side will lead while logical side will take a backseat and it aint be very nice

yet i do not have to resort to wearing masks to face the world
i am still me.
i can still face myself and i still answerable for myself

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gerry will be home alone again tsk tsk
what to do what to do?

a sidetrack..

found these pretty things
anyone wanna buy too? By 21st July

from the likes of vienne westwood

went gym with alfred
hahahaha
first attempt after years
shall do it on a weekly basis
maybe i should start running too

tired but its time well spent

From Steph's blog
http://www.paulgoldin.com/colorgenics.htm

Utmost in your mind is success. You are constantly seeking stimulation and a life full of experience. You are trying to 'grow' and above all you need to develop freely and to shake off the shackles of self-doubt. You are an enthusiastic individual, full of life with the desire to live intensely. You like contact with others and are enthusiastic by nature. You are receptive to anything new, modern or intriguing. Your interests are many and you are likely to expand your fields of activities. You are optimistic about the future and you deserve every success because deep down you are a 'winner'.

You are a very warm and emotional individual but unfortunately in the past too many people have taken advantage of this sensitive trait. You need aesthetic surroundings, or an equally sensitive and understanding partner with whom to share a warm understanding.

The way things are, you feel that you are stuck in a rut and there is not much you can do about it. You feel frustrated and inhibited but if you can find a way to let yourself go, you may find that things aren't quite so bad as perhaps you thought they were. One consolation is that since you are an extremely emotional individual, with the right person you may be able to release some of that frustration and tension with some mutual tender loving care.

You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.

You don't like authority and you rebel against all forms of limitation. You are your own person and you intend to stay that way and to get on in the world simply by your hard work and determination.

try it!

Zeitgeist album from The Smashing Pumpkins


Tarantula
i cant help it

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thinking of changing blogskin again
i dont really like the word "Beautiful Mistake"
it aint a mistake if its beautiful
:P

Gerry just reached home and is tired BUT

we watched Harry Potter

had Kenny Rogers (last time was BEFORE Marina underwent renovation)

bought new slippers(previous one gave way enroute cecilia's place)

felt relaxed and happy with my love

no matter how much i tease him, no matter how cranky or paranoid i get

he manage to ease my nerves

though we have our miscom, i feel we are getting better

he's the joker

i'm the serious one

we gave each other more options in life

:)

horoscope for the week says..

Heightened Emotions

The depth of your emotional intensity is well known, GERALDINE, and you take a very passionate interest in the world around you. You are able to put your whole soul into any cause that means something to you, and when you decide you want to devote your time to ending poverty, hunger, or any other social ill, you do it to your utmost capacity.

On Tuesday, the Moon conjuncts Venus in your sector of groups, organizations, and associations, and you will begin to work very hard for a cause that you sincerely believe in. This cause is very close to your heart for one reason or another, and you are happy to take time away from your busy schedule to make sure that you are able to contribute fully to it.

On Sunday, you have a potent power day when the Moon enters your sign of Scorpio and your sector of self, and you will wear your heart on your sleeve for the entire world to see. Your emotions will be readily available to you, and on tap, and keep in mind that you might have a tendency to overreact to the people, places, and events you come in contact with due to your heightened emotions.

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past activities for the weekends

On Sat, went visiting grandpa in the morn then popped over to Bukit Panjang plaza with mum to queue for the donuts..
ITS GOOD!
better than the ones at VIVO..
BUT i only liked the chocolate ones so i might be going there soon again ...
anyone interested? :P
then went JP with mum to meet little sis and had a late lunch then did a little shopping.
Bought myself a hairband and a waterbottle and its all red hahahah i love red
then went back home to laze around

SUN was basically a lazin day.
Brought mum out for breakfast then went out to OLD Airport road food centre for lunch.
It has just been renovated and there were so MANY stalls with SUCH LONG QUEUES..
tsk tsk
BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
there's the chicken wings and the otah and the famous prawn mee and char kway teo and kway chap!!
i was struck... with confusion..ahahhaha

any kakis for a food trip soon?

gerry is takin a break
shall resume full bloggin soon..
i read about so many things and i wanted to blog about so many things BUT cant get my mind to work..
to find the right words to form the right sentences..

in short topics circulating in my mind now

-slavery in brick kilns
-wife and 16 yr old lover charged with murder
-gender discrimination in china ESP Hainan + abandoned girls + a couple with a BIG HEART

i was watching the HISTORY channel at grandpa's place.. it was showin the Rwanada GENOCIDE..
maybe i shall read more and do a little report on it :)

and maybe i should finish my DAN BROWN book -_-"
haven gotten to finish the book since last yr..

and alfred is bringing me to gym LOL
finally someone dragging me to gym..
i cant seem to get my lazy ass out of the house to workout
dear commented i lost weight and he sounds kinda disappointed -_-"
well well
i am aiming for an M please

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AND!
i am so keen on this ..
anybody else interested? :P more ppl more varities to share mah
http://www.canele.com.sg/about.htm
yes
gerry is a serious chocoholic.. its tedious to watch my weight at times

And to my dear friend, if only words and emtions can be sieved out, aint life be better?
we dont have to feel the angst or the crudeness of the words around us..


Mika "Relax Take It Easy"

the week had been rough
do rest well.

when i am feeling mellow, MIka always never fail to perk me up
enjoy~
have a good weekend!

Heart range~

feelin lovey dovey yet?

:)

and onto more projects