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Fight one more round

2012-01-29T19:25:00.006+08:00

Be true, be strong, have faith, have courage...

Is it easy? If you walked her steps, you might know the answer. It's not the worse, but each has their own stories to tell. Each has their own battle to fight. The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strengths from distress, and grows brave by reflection. You, listen...

Fight one more round. When your arms are so tired that you can hardly lift your hands to come on guard, fight one more round.When you nose is bleeding and your eyes are black and you are so tired that you wish you opponent would crack you one on the jaws and put you to sleep, fight one more round, remembering that the man who always fights are more round is never whipped!

Lord, be good to me

2012-01-28T19:14:00.002+08:00

Storms, pretty big storms these days. The storms are so big and strong, inside and outside. She holds on to the captain of the boat. He says to her to be brave and promised that He will not give her storms so big that she cannot manage. Just hold on...

Lord, be good to me
The world is so big
My ship is so small

Second year, far far away

2011-10-15T13:53:00.004+08:00

October 15th, 2011... Second year, so far away. It's something that will never be forgotten. Though she's not here, who said that memories cannot be kept forever? Who said that only the present must be treasured, the past to be let go of? Nobody... nobody should...

Time flies by, but let the good times roll...

A grateful heart

2011-03-30T19:46:00.002+08:00

There is no such thing as gratitude unexpressed. If it is unexpressed, then it is plain, old fashion ingratitude.

She had a tough time, a rough one. Then a friend came along who reached her hand into the darkness and pulled her into the light. In the card, it wrotes...

"A day is really made beautiful when kindness touches it. When my life overwhelms and does me in, you did what you did. You didn’t have to do it, but you did anyway. I’ll always think of you with a grateful heart. You’re one of the nicest person I’ve ever met. You’re very special, and that’s a fact! What you did really meant a lot to me. It will always glow in my memory."

Pulled another into the light

She has to admit that the card is a 'duplicate' from her previous card because her brain juice machine broke down, and is therefore under repair.

Hanging by a thread

2011-03-19T20:29:00.004+08:00

These nights had been really tough... these nights had been very long, so long it feels like there is no dawn. These nights had been a struggle, a struggle to stay on Earth... These nights she really is...

Hanging by a thread

Quietly, a prayer is said

2011-03-18T20:44:00.000+08:00

Someone said that everything will be all right in the end. If it's not all right, then it is not the end. When will it be? She had waited long, trying harder than hard... would it ever come to an end? How or what would this 'end' be like?

Quietly, I say a prayer...

She wondered if anyone heard, if anyone cares... at all...

The willow tree

2011-03-17T09:25:00.000+08:00

People say to be like the trees - stand tall, stand firm. The firmest tree, the strongest tree, they all bend, they all crack when the wind is strong enough. In the weather, they all wither, they all crumble... sooner or later... just a matter of when

Would the trees be so proud of themselves because they HAD stood so strong? Or would they be ashamed of themselves because they could no longer fight the weather?

Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked. Maybe she should learn from the bamboo or the willow, because they survive pretty well... by bending with the wind...

Likes the quote below. Close your eyes and imagine. It's a beautiful scene, a peaceful one too.

The willow tree plays the water
like a harp

Be kinder than necessary

2011-02-07T20:20:00.005+08:00

Many things had happened since her return to Singapore. Good and bad. People gets upset and angry with each other. Disappointment, sadness etc. It has been a tough month for her. Everyone is feeling those feelings with everyone. Everyone had gossiped. As she said before, gossips (words) are the most lethal poison ever existed. Therefore, she made a card to remind her, you you and you to...

Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet
is fighting some kind of battle

It is definitely easier said than done. But she believes it's achievable. How you may ask. She can only say...

If you add a little kindness to a little kindness
And then do it again.
Soon the little kindness shall be much

2011-02-06T20:46:00.000+08:00

When someone you treasure the most is gone, the Earth seems greatly depopulated. Today you see them, tomorrow you don't. She once thought she could hold her forever. But things happened so suddenly. It is still hard to accept. The grieve never leaves. When she comes to her mind, the feeling of her restless body falling into her arms, everything about her last few moments comes flashing back. Ouch

Gather the rosebuds while you may
Old time is still a-flying
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying

It's so true...

Time heals wounds?

2011-02-05T20:34:00.000+08:00

Things always change, they never stop. Change is the only thing that is consistent in this universe. When certain things change, it leaves a scar. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. When changes occurs, wounds are created, people say that time heals all wounds. Is that really true?

They say time heals all wounds
But what if time has already passed for an eternity?

Calendar 2011 (2)

2011-01-13T16:51:00.004+08:00

Wow, after such a long time, she squeezes a little time to upload the second half of 2011's calendar. Almost forgotten that it ever existed. She wished she had taken the photo of the second set. =(

July

August

September

October

November

December

Calendar 2011 (1)

2010-11-22T21:08:00.006+08:00

This is one of the things she has been busy with. She did 2, but she forgot the photos of the 2nd! Looks simple, but it is real time consuming. Confession that procrastination did put its nose in quite a bit. At the end, the time and effort spent are all worth it. It always does... always does.

January

February

March

April

May

June

Christmas for Someone Special... again

2010-11-21T20:46:00.003+08:00

This card is called 'mosaic of Christmas cards'. She designed 9 simple little cards then put them together. New idea.

In it wrote...

I find that it would be uncomfortable to live in a world where I had no person to thank. I wish I could leave a trail of gratefulness behing me that you could see - glowing thanks. My recovery walks real slowly, with a walking cane, and whenever the light in my goes out, it is often rekindled by a spark from you. I can carry on and on, but at the end, all I want to say is... Thank you!

May the meaning of Christmas be deeper,
its friendships stronger,
and its hopes brighter
as it comes to you this year

1st Anniversary

2010-10-15T20:18:00.005+08:00

It's her Lady girl's first death anniversary. While she held on to Lady's ashes, sadness overcame her. The heart pierce. Pirece because there were regrets. Regrets that she cannot forgive herself for.

The ashes sits on her table, Lady is forever so near to her... but... so near, yet so far.

Lady, wait for her at the rainbow bridge. She will come. WAIT for her. In the meantime, play with God. She is sure He will take care of you. Wait for her, ok?

When someone you love becomes a memory

The memory becomes a treasure

Fantasy

2010-06-13T12:41:00.003+08:00

Enchanted worlds still exist because the child within us never dies. The doorways may be more obscure, but we can still seek them out. There are still noble adventures to undertake. There are still trees that speak and caverns that lead to nether realms. There will always be faeries and elves within nature because they will always be dancing within our hearts ~Ted Andrews~

Be still child...

The wall is silent, the grass is asleep
Tall trees of peace their vigil keep
And the fairy of dreams with moth-wings furled
Plays soft on the flute to the drowsy world

... sleep

Just sail

2010-06-12T12:58:00.000+08:00

Sits with her all the time, through good, bad or tough times, this keychain always seems to speak these words. They were just engraved into an ordinary wooden plaque. But it speaks, it does. Set sail. Just sail.

Don't quit or give up when struggles you face
Those who keep trying will finish the race.

A magic place

2010-06-11T12:35:00.001+08:00

Are those the magic fairy wands glistening on the tree or only the winter icicle that you see?

If she has the influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, she should ask that the gift for each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life. She, so agrees...

Deep within the forest

among the snowdrift wide

You can find a magic place

where all the fairies hide

Dreamcatcher

2010-06-10T18:54:00.001+08:00

In some culture, they held the hoop in the highest esteem, because it symbolized strength and unity. A lot of symbols evolved around the hoop, and one of these is the Dreamcatcher.

It is believed to have the power to catch all of a person's dreams, filtering out the bad ones, letting only the good dreams pass through. She needs the dreamcatcher for bad dreams often occurs. She doesn't like it.

May the dreamcatcher works for her and everyone out there...

Sleep well sweet child, Don't worry your head.
Your Dream Catcher is humming, above your bed
Listen so softly
I know you can hear.
The tone of beyond
Close to your ear

Love is alive
And living in you.
Beyond all your troubles
Where good dreams are true
~~By Toni.~~

Memory becomes a treasure

2010-06-06T18:16:00.001+08:00

If dreams were the only place they could meet, let her stay asleep... for a little while longer. Make the night longer, so there are stars... No, no. Perhaps they are not stars, but rather, they are openings in heaven where the love of her lost one pours through and shines down upon to let her know that she is happy.

When someone you love

becomes a memory
The memory

Where her photo and her ashes sits, right beside her, memory of her floods. She never knew that one could look back on their tears and laugh, but she never thought she would look back at her laughter and cry. The laughter between her and her.

Roses in Winter

2010-06-05T20:53:00.001+08:00

She feels that memory is the power to gather roses in Winter. Though there is no winter where she is, does it matter? There is Winter in her heart. It's cold out there when she misses her... again. She see her in her dreams. Once, twice, thrice... and counting.

She wonders... 为什么她在梦里得到的跟现实生活中失去的同样多?

God gave us memories

so that we can have

Roses in December

The Butterfly speaks

2010-06-04T20:35:00.002+08:00

The butterfly agrees. If we just live, would there be a purpose? Beginning to live may be the best way of preparing for life, but what if we do not notice the flowers along the way, or the freedom around us?

So the butterfly speaks:

"Just living is not enough,"

said the butterfly.

"One must have sunshine,

freedom and a little flower"

There is an Irish blessings that goes like this - May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.

When fences are up

2010-06-01T21:48:00.002+08:00

The grass on the other side of the fence may seem to be greener, but what it seems may not be what the truth is. The same applies when you see a turtle up on top of a fence, you know he had some help. If you don't know why it was up, then don't try to bring it down. It might be feeling safer up there.

Read deeper into the quote below. We sometimes build up fences inside for a some reason. For her, the fence keeps her safe...

Don't ever take a fence down

until you know why it was up.

Carefully, she sings

2010-05-31T21:29:00.001+08:00

People say not to ask for the meaning of the song of the bird or the rising of the sun on a misty morning. There they are, and they are beautiful

'Hope' is just the same. It is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words, and never stops ... at all.

To her, birds seems to signifies hope because...

Hope is like a bird that

senses the dawn and

carefully starts to sing

while it is still dark

It has wings

2010-05-30T21:03:00.001+08:00

Have you ever saw a wild thing felt sorry for itself? A small may drop frozen dead from a branch without ever feeling sorry for itself. When life ends, would you want to be like a bird that would arise to heaven without feeling sorry for yourself?

Do what you can, with what you have. Don't ask for more, be contented.

Be a bird that perched

on a frail brunch though she

feels bending beneath her

Still, she sings away all the same

Knowing she has wings

Kites...

2010-05-29T19:01:00.008+08:00

...they say it flies against, not with the wind. It's easy to imagine. Have you tried flying against the wind? Try it. Just throw your dreams into space like a kite. You do not know what it will bring back... a new life... a new friend... a new goal... a new beginning... a new ending?

Try, but remember...

When you send your kite flying up

all at once you're lighter than air

You can dance on the breeze over houses and trees

With your fist holding tight to the string of your kite

... remember...

Fist holding tight

To the string of your kite!

Perfection

2010-05-28T19:18:00.000+08:00

Let's start with a quote:

"Ideals are like stars; you'll not succeed in touching them with your hands. But like the seafaring man in the desert of waters, you chose them as your guides. Following them, you will reach your destiny"
-Carl Schurz-

This is to remind herself that nothing is perfect. There is crack in everything. That is how the light gets in.

Have no fear of Perfection

You'll never reach it

Disappointment is growth

2010-05-25T22:32:00.005+08:00

Long long ago, disappointment to her was devastating. Long ago, it was terrible. Now, it's sadness. People grow with experience. How true.

Disappointment is Growth too

She is experiencing disappointment again. This time, she is upset. What she had been working hard and aiming for through the past years, the goal, the dream... failed. Through this sadness, he, a friend, whom had made a great difference in my life said

"The goal is not your only dream. It enables the future but you still have what it takes to succeed."

She was comforted. Whenever she feels the sadness and pain, she reminds herself of that statement.

She smiles.

You'll be taught to fly

2010-05-24T22:11:00.001+08:00

A reminder for her to stay strong. Things might be hard, and always will be. That's challenges. It makes her grow. But God has promised that when He bring her to it, He will bring her through it. It's a promise. There is nothing too big that God and her can't solve. Nothing! She still holds faith.

She came across this quote...

When you have come to the edge of all light that you know

And are about to drop into the darkness of the unknown

Faith is knowing one of two things will happen;

There will be something solid to stand on

Or you will be taught to fly

Treasured... Appreciated

2010-05-23T20:40:00.000+08:00

Just a simple card to tell you, you, and more youS that you are treasured and appreciated.

Adapt yourself to the life you have been given;

and truly love the people with whom destiny has surrounded you

Want the rainbow?

2010-05-22T20:27:00.000+08:00

Skies have been raining these days, in reality, and in her heart. She is disappointed about not getting what she had always wanted. She wish for a rainbow soon. Not that what she wanted would come... but acceptance it will be. She still did not learn her lesson of not having much expectation, for less expectation, at the end of the day, she can still say 'Though she wish for it, it's ok that it didn't come too'. Oh well...

Want the rainbow? First embrace the rain...

In the hands of a gifted teacher

2010-05-09T19:08:00.001+08:00

Dear Principal would be leaving soon. Everyone wanted to tell her how dear she is to me, you and us. This Mother's Day, we gave her a card, a card that expresses all our heartfelt thanks and the amount of difference she had made in our lives.

1 gigantic rose represents her, and 22 little roses represents each and every staff. Butterflies in the background, is a reminder for her to fly, fly to where her heart leads her to.

At the back of the card, it reads...

In the hands of a gifted teacher
A classroom is a magical place
In the hands of a gifted teacher
There is a smile on each childs' face
In the hands of a gifted teacher
Creative energy is everywhere
In the hands of a gifted teacher
There's a catalyst who genuinely cares
In the hands of a gifted teacher
Desire and wonder and awakened
In the hands of a gifted teacher
The education agenda is shaken
In the hands of a gifted teacher
Self-management skills are modelled
In the hands of a gifted teacher
The best of reality is bottled
In the hands of a gifted teacher
Gifts and talents are refined
In the hands of a gifted teacher
The willed future is designed
In the hands of you
You are like a mother to us
Happy Mothers' Day

Always remember... Always remembered

2009-11-12T17:20:00.000+08:00

Memories of her will always be in her heart... Always...

Female, Cocker Spaniel

LADY

21 January 1999 - 15 October 2009

Bestest Friend

2009-11-12T17:16:00.002+08:00

She remembers her as all these things and much much more... the one and only only one...

She's her bestest friend

A Pet's Prayer

2009-11-12T17:13:00.003+08:00

Read this poem over and over again to remind herself that she did not make a wrong decision. It was a decision that was made out of love.

If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then, you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.
Don't let your grief stay your hand,
For this day more than the rest,
Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many years,
What is to come can hold no fear.
You'd not want me to suffer, so
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me to the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold tears.
Smile, for we have walked together

Pawprints in my heart

2009-11-12T17:03:00.003+08:00

She's her dog, HERS, and only hers

She's my dog, MINE
She is my other eyes that can see above the clouds
My other ears that hear above the winds
She has told me more than a thousand times over
That I am her reason for being -
By the way she snugs against my leg,
by the way she wags her tail upon seeing me,
byt he way she shows hurt when I leave without taking her

When I am wrong, she is delighted to forgive
When I am sad, she clowns to make me smile
When I am happy, we shared the joy
When I am a fool, she ignores it
When I succeed, she brags

Without her, I am only another person
With her, my life is made meaningful

She has taught me the meaning of
devotion is loyatly itself
With her, I know the secret of comfort and a private peace
She has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant

Her head on my knee heal all the hurts
She may be timid, but still,
Her presence by my side is protection against
my fears of dark and unknown things
She has promised to wait for me...
Whenever... wherever... in case I need her
And I expect I will, as I always have
She's my dog, MINE

Heaven's Doggy door

2009-11-12T16:56:00.003+08:00

Behind the door, writes a story of her and her.

My best friend closed her eyes that night,
As her head was in my arm.
The Doctors said she was in pain,
And it was hard for her to breathe.
The thoughts that scurried through my head,
As I cradled her in my arms.
Were of how I could go on without her.

Today, there was no gentle nudge
With an intense "I love you gaze",
Only a heart thats filled with tears
Remembering our joy filled days.
I wish for an Angel to appeared to me,
And says,
"You should cry no more,
God also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a 'doggy-door"!

So she knows that she is warm and safe till they both meet at the Rainbow Bridge

Stairway to Heaven

2009-11-12T16:50:00.004+08:00

If tears could build a stairway

And memories a lane

I'll walk right up to Heaven

And bring you Home again

It's difficult to let go of you

The Rainbow Bridge

2009-11-12T16:39:00.005+08:00

Have you ever heard of the Rainbow Bridge? She asked many people. It's a special place for all our canine friends when they leave this place. It's a beautiful place, she can only imagine it as one... She feels the pinch, but she knows that all will be well... for her...

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially

close to someone here on Earth, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends

so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,

and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor.

Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,

Just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;

They each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together,

but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.

Her bright eyes are intent.

Her eager body quivers.

Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass,

Her legs carry him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,

You cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.

The happy kisses rain upon your face;

Your hands again caress the beloved head,

And you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,

So long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…..

A g... journey

2009-10-31T19:11:00.005+08:00

Perhaps she needs a hand to help her a little bit... just a little bit... to carry her up so that she can continue to walk, and maybe, sometimes, stumble.

Somewhere inside, she still wants to believe in fairies because once upon an enchanted evening, fireflies would dance, and fairies will make wishes come true. She only has one wish and she asked the fairies to please grant it.

A deepest sympathy card for her to... ???

Thank you for those who had lent a shoulder to cry on, to those who had lent a listening ear, to those who had lent a helping hand. This blue rose is for you, you and you.

Last of all, can you hear that she misses you? Very very very much. Very. See you on the rainbow bridge...

Take a stroll down the beach

2009-10-25T20:41:00.006+08:00

Do take some time to stroll down the beach. Watch the sunset, walk the soft sand, hear the waves, listen to the whistling of the wind... It's such a beautiful thing to do. I read that - In every grain of the sand, there is a story of the Earth. So beautifully described. Visual this in your minds' eyes. Enjoy the moment...

Don't grow up too quickly,
Lest you forget how much
you love the beach

She imagines herself walking along the beach and she realizes that her life is like a stroll on the beach... as near to the edge as she can go.

If she was still little, if only she was still litte...

Reminders of the carefree days,
Building castles in the sand

A child...

2009-10-24T21:03:00.001+08:00

She works with children not because she loves children, but because she loves working with them. There is a difference.

As she watched the world and the children, there was a pain in her heart - neglected, abandoned, abused, forgotten... This shouldn't be happening to them for they are the most innocent of all beings.

If we could put faith, love and hope together, we can raise positive children in a negative world!

Bitter are the tears of a child:

Sweeten them

Deep are the thoughts of a child:

Quiet them

Sharp is the grief of a child:
Take it from him

Soft is the heart of a child:

Do not harden it

Let's party

2009-10-23T20:55:00.001+08:00

Put on your dancing dress and start to dance like nobody is watching.

Life may not be the party we hoped for

But while we are here

We should party!

If I could...

2009-05-10T21:25:00.006+08:00

... Live in the water...

Wouldn't that be real cool? Did the centre beading and did not know how to continue to finish the card. Suddenly thought about the project approach - Underwater Theme - which I'm planning to do with my children this coming June. And I started to imagine being able to live in the water. How would it be? Free fun scary exciting adventurous wonderful....???

I guess I'll know after June. =)

Count your blessings...

2009-05-09T21:21:00.002+08:00

... It's not easy because it seems that the bad things are easier to attract our attention. Count them anyway.

For showing and reminding

2009-05-01T14:00:00.004+08:00

Thank you...

... for showing me that...

...there is more to life than increasing it's speed.

And thank you for reminding me that...

... when one door of happiness closes, another opens
But often, we look so long at the closed door
we do not see the one that has been opened for us

A land of fairy

2009-04-18T16:11:00.003+08:00

Today, she wishes to live in the land of the fairies. As if in the fairytales, as if everything is innocent, as if there is no need to fight, as if she is free, as if they are all happy.

U shine

2009-04-13T19:15:00.002+08:00

You shine! =)

Thanks a bunch
for shining!

Enjoy the simple things

2009-04-05T20:58:00.004+08:00

Take time
to enjoy the
simple things

Lifes' pace is getting real fast, so fast we all have failed to stop and notice the flowers that are growing at our feet. You pass by more than you could ever imagine. It is time to relax, and go slower. There is only one life, why hurry pass it? There are many things we can enjoy.

And you run and you run
to catch up with the sun
But it's sinking
racing around
to come up
behind you again

And yet, we run and run, chasing after time. But we forgot that the sun will always come up behind us again. So, why run against time? All sounds so perfect if we can really slow down.

Experiences teaches slowly,
and often at the cost of mistakes

It's ok that you have been real fast in your pace. It's never too late to slow down. We all make mistakes of going too fast. It's an experience. And through this experience, we realise the mistakes. We will someday learn that we do need to take time to look at the beautiful things around us.

Happiness

2009-03-31T22:11:00.000+08:00

Cheer up you. Don't frown for too long. I made you a card, to send a wish for you.

A wish of happiness... Smile

Best Wishes

2009-03-30T08:50:00.000+08:00

I handmade the blue flower. The effect is not too bad huh? =)

Best wishes to those who are
embarking on their new journey

Bird of paradise

2009-03-29T21:14:00.003+08:00

The bird of paradise alights only

upon the hands that does not grasp

She loves this phrase...

What does it mean to you? To her, it meant freedom. Beautiful things will come upon those who are self-less, upon those who truly love, truly give. To whoever around them. The bird will sense the rare human sincerity, and land upon your hands.

Hang in there!

2009-03-28T21:07:00.000+08:00

No matter how tough,

when I get to the end of the rope,

I'll tie a knot and hang in there!

Hang in there, you!

Hope whispers

2009-03-28T18:18:00.003+08:00

Work has engulfed her life, and she is really tired. Children are great, but partners need loads more effort to work with. Alot of times, she has the temptation that nags 'I quit!'. But she remembers she's doing all things for her children, and furthermore, she has a bond. The second reason sounds very much like an obligation! However, indeed, she loves her children.

So, she made herself a card that says...

When the world says 'give up',
Hope whispers, 'Try it one more time.'

Take my hand

2009-03-04T18:02:00.005+08:00

Did this a couple of days ago. Knew that work is going to take up a lot of my time. Therefore, spent a little more time on a little more confusing card.

I have a bookmark that reads: If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the other end of your own arm. So cute. So... I'll take my hand, and I make sure we (me, myself and I) will make it through.

Take my hand

And we'll make it

I swear

Sing and fly free!

2009-02-26T21:48:00.000+08:00

She is seriously tune-deaf. But it's ok. Music is part of life. Therefore, let us just sing.

Sing,

like nobody's listening!

This is not just merely self-entertainment. It tells her to feel free to sing, to fly, to soar. No matter what other's think or say (somebody somewhere will always be saying something unneccessary about us), just remember she's worth it. Just continue to sing, and to fly.

Fly high!
Fly Free!
Be what you are meant to be!

Celebrate

2009-02-22T10:37:00.007+08:00

Celebrate... I'm not too sure celebrate what too. Her graduation? Her career? Her good doings (oops)? Whatever it is, it is all worth celebrating.

We can celebrate the happy, we can also celebrate the sad times. Sad times make us stronger, why not celebrate? Not easy, I believe so too!

The happiest of people don't necessary

have the best of everything

They just make the most of everything

that comes along their way

To make the most of everything that comes along your way, believe. Let's believe, and hold on to faith, love and hope.

Faith makes things possible

Love makes things easy

Hope makes things bright

Thank her

2009-02-21T10:33:00.000+08:00

Like the transparent see through effect of the 'T'. A simple card, yet so elegant.

A card to thank her for everything

Make time to give

2009-02-20T10:28:00.000+08:00

Almost all the cards have gone to charity again. Good girl me. Can use my craft to help others, what a wonderful and meaningful thing to be doing.

Make time to give

A beautiful occupation

2009-02-16T21:48:00.005+08:00

Every occupation has it's purpose. As long as one does not break the law or do things against their conscience, the job is truly useful, because they are contributing in one way or another.

I wanted to be a zookeeper when I was little. It was so much fun to be with animals than with human species. They may be dangerous, but more dangerous are humans' mind. But fact has convinced me that science plays a big part, and hopelessly, I'm not good at it. So, perhaps that occupation needs more thought.

Then I read about 'The little prince'. Yah, that story again. It's a beautiful story. So much about humans' behavior and adults thoughts/world. And he described an occupation so beautifully.

When he lights his street lamp
it is as if he brought one more star to life, or one flower
When he puts out his lamp
he sends the flower, or the star, to sleep
That is a beautiful occupation
And since it is beautiful, it is truly useful

You're the only person

2009-02-10T19:42:00.003+08:00

Are you looking high and low for someone who can put a smile on your face? Or for someone to make your day? Or for anything to at all to change your thoughts, feelings and self? The best place to look for, would be within yourself.

There is only one person

who could ever make you happy

and that person is you

True friendship

2009-02-09T09:32:00.004+08:00

Surrounded by people, whom can we really call our friends? What's your definition of friendship? Someone who lends a helping hand when you're in need? Someone who laughs and cries with you? Someone who knows every little secret about you?

To me, true friendship is when he/she accepts and loves you for who you are, just who you are.

Received a small pot of plant from M. Such a sweet and unique thought. It was funny, when we tried to light that candle... the memory still remains, carved deep, real deep. Thank you friend.

True friendship comes

when the silence between two people

is comfortable.

Friends, so happy together

Wing of dreams

2009-02-06T21:54:00.004+08:00

Haven't had time for cards. Now that all is slow and easy again, I'll probably enjoy it.

Kites, are the wing of dreams. It teaches alot of lessons. It teaches that we should not be afriad of opposition, for the kite rises against, not with the wind. It is the contrary wind that raises it higher. This is call true courage. Therefore...

I made a kite for you today,

so you'll have to look up

Destroy the weeds

2009-01-14T21:42:00.003+08:00

Like a gardener, he plants grass and notices that weeds have sprouted among the good grass. He goes to work to kill the weeds. He has to destroy the weeds or else it will destroy the good grass. You have to do the same. Destroy the weeds (negative thoughts) that are growing within you before they kill off the good grass (positive thoughts).

Always be mindful of what you are thinking and the effect that it will have on your life. When you notice the weed, kill it, before it kills the grasses.

This week, just this week, she will only hold positive, life empowering thoughts that move her closer to her goals. And we will destroy weeds that hold us back. Can you do that for yourself this week? I know she can. Don’t try to do it – DO IT. By Dawn Fields

Weeds can't grow in places
you have planted flowers

A simple occupation

2009-01-11T20:34:00.006+08:00

From the 'Little Prince'.

"When he lights his street lamp, it is as if he brought one more star to life, or one flower. When he puts out his lamp, he sends the flower, or the star, to sleep. That is a beautiful occupation. And since it is beautiful, it is truly useful."

Such a simple occupation, but as long as it means something, as long as it makes something different, perhaps just for a second or two, it's all worth it. Difficult things or work as maybe sometimes - maybe all the time, for some of us - whatever we sow today, we will reap tomorrow.

All the effort today, promises a result tomorrow, but if not tomorrow, then someday. Just keep sowing.

It may not be easy
but it will always be worth it

Take my hand

2008-12-30T09:33:00.000+08:00

No smile is beautiful as the one that struggles through tears. She saw it on her face before. It happened when someone offered that hand. Everything was not the same, it became different after that.

Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness

to pull another hand into the light

Walk the earth like brothers

2008-12-25T20:22:00.004+08:00

The actual piece is MUCH nicer than the scanned image! The words isn't very clear as well. Anyway...

Men have tried to achieve much. From deep till the core of this planet, to the highest and furthest point in the universe. In the hope of reaching the moon, men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet. What a pity.

Children can tell you that. They notices the smallest detail that adults failed to see. Grown-ups are walking way too fast. Ask a child and he can tell you the difference between the swimming motion of a whale and a shark. A child told me that. I didn't know. They Observe.

If only she can still live in childhood, with him... Perhaps, he will teach her how to better walk this earth with people.

We have flown the air like birds
And swam the sea like fishes
But have yet to learn the simple act of
walking the earth like brothers

A journey within

2008-12-21T08:33:00.004+08:00

Remembered someone told her 'Go out there and made a difference... because you can'. No matter how small that difference you made, it changes their life, and it changes yours as well. Surely.

When is the last time you made a difference in someone else's life? Is this one of the reasons that make life more meaningful? Is this what she can live on to do? How many more hearts can she touch? She'll have to first touch her own.

The only journey

is the journey within

There can be no happiness if the things we believe in
are different from the things we do.
(The little prince)

A special Christmas

2008-12-18T08:25:00.001+08:00

Love this Christmas card. Made for the very special someone who made a difference.

The spirit of Christmas is in the peace,

joy and hope that it brings

May it touch your heart and

remain in your part of the world

today and always

Tears are telescopes

2008-12-11T09:29:00.003+08:00

It seems that tears are abundant these days for people around me. Is it the festive season that sometimes accompanies a little of loneliness? Is it the year coming to an year and changes will be just less than a month away? The anticipation of it can be upsetting sometimes. It's probably the downward coaster ride for some right now.

A card to remind us that it's ok to cry, for tears clenses the eyes so as to help us see further. May you tear because of joy, not sadness.

Tears are often the telescope
by which men see far into heaven

Christmas star

2008-12-08T16:40:00.004+08:00

A star of wonder, in the starry night.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,

keeping watch of their flocks at night.

An angel of the Lord appeared to them,

and the glory of the Lord shone around them,

and they were terrified.

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid.

I bring you good news of great joy that will for all the people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;

he is Christ the Lord.

Christmas is forever

2008-12-07T07:44:00.003+08:00

Christmas is forever, not for just one day

for loving, sharing, giving

are not to put awaylike bells and lights and tinsel

in some box upon a shelf

The good you do for others is good you do yourself

Christmas hollies

Embrace

2008-12-06T18:15:00.003+08:00

The draft of this card had sat on my table for quite a while. The word 'embrace'... I wasn't quite sure what is the thing she'll want to hold close.

I've seen rainbow 3 times. The full 7 colors. Perhaps I'm considered lucky to those who hasn't seen it before. It's nature, I love nature. Nobody draws it, nobody created it, nobody 'photoshoped' it. It happens by itself, for a reason. Always for a reason.

The old saying - after the rain, the rainbow appears. I love rainbow. I love rain. I love it most when both comes together. Especially love the fire rainbow.

If you want a rainbow
you must first embrace the rain

This Christmas Season

2008-12-04T07:36:00.002+08:00

During this Christmas season
May you be blessed
With the spirit of the season
which is peace
The gladness of the season
which is hope
And the heart of the season
which is love

What is Christmas?

2008-11-29T21:08:00.004+08:00

It is tenderness for the past,

courage for the present, hope for the future.

It is a fervent wish that every cup

may overflow with blessings rich and eternal,

and that every path may lead to peace.

If you have Christmas in your heart, everyday is Christmas.

Christmas Noel

Soar

2008-11-27T20:01:00.006+08:00

Like the effect of how the wings turn out. Not the best neither is it the way I had in mind. But still, it looks kind of cool. The words don't seems to compliment it either. Shall stop criticizing.

No bird soars too high

If he soars with his own wings

I tried to find words for this card. But I couldn't. Somehow, it just explains itself. Soar, us... with your own wings.

The hourglass

2008-11-26T20:11:00.003+08:00

Isn't the story of the hourglass beautiful? It tells us that...

Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment because it will never come again.

What we leave behind is

not as important as

how we had lived

Winged

2008-11-22T20:33:00.005+08:00

3 feathered creatures.

Opposite my house sits a bird-shop. It has been there for as long as I can remember. 20 years I believe. The uncle watched me grow, I watched the uncle age. I wonder how someone can manage and take care of birds every day of their life for the past 20 odd years, definitely even more. Still remembered a bird that whistles whenever I walk past it. No idea where it is now. Seems like the trademark of this neighbourhood. So many things have moved in and out, but that shop remains, and the birds continue to sing.

Faith is the bird that feels the light
And sings when the dawn is still dark

Birds sing after a storm
Why shouldn't we?

'Hope' is the thing with feathers that perches in the sand
And sings the tune without the words
and never stops at all

Butterfly flower hearts

2008-11-16T20:56:00.004+08:00

It has been a long time since I last made cards. Did 3 today.

A couple of things have been going on for the past one month. Felt like an eternity for her. So a sweet little butterfly card to remind her...

Faith makes things possible
Love makes things easy
Hope makes things bright

And she learnt that
if we could see the miracle
of one single flower clearly
our whole life would change

To conclude the month:

The human heart feels things that the eyes cannot see
and knows what the mind cannot understand.
The heart whispers, so listen closely, and feel deeply.

Be well

2008-11-01T13:59:00.004+08:00

Did this 2 weeks back. A reminder for you to 'be well'. No matter what, be well. Many things are inevitable, just be well.

The best way to know life

is to lose many things

With one silent laugh

2008-10-22T08:10:00.004+08:00

With one silent lie, they tilted the night, and the stars shattered to the ground.

With one silent laugh
you tilted the night
And the garden ran with stars

Promises

2008-10-21T10:03:00.001+08:00

She told me she never believes that promises can be broken. Though it happens everyday, everywhere, she keeps her principle. A principle of trust, of self, and others. To know that a promise is genuine.

Humans are the only living species who are able make promises, and of cos, break them. Have they thought about the misery it can cause the other party? Especially when a major issue of trust is in jeopardy? A broken promise can cause sadness, anger, hate etc. Worst of all, it can cost - trust. Once trust lives no more in a person's soul... what happens? What happened?

Promises are not meant to be broken
Where is the trust?

The bud has fallen, so have the leaves. Broken.

2 Reminders

2008-10-18T19:57:00.007+08:00

Was browsing other cards on the net, they are beautiful, then I realise how simple and easy my cards are. Maybe one day, I'll 'advance' to those standards, but it's not my style. Perhaps not. So for now, I'll make do with what I feel I'm ok with.

Learn to be one thing... I need to nurture a lot more of my patience in these (many) areas. Oh well...

2 simple cards as a reminder for you. Keep them in mind. Journey ahead will be a little easier. Hang in there, you.

Follow your dreams, take one step at a time

Don't settle for less; just continue to climb

Unless you flap your wings

you will never know how high you can fly.

Candles

2008-10-15T11:31:00.005+08:00

For souls out there in search of a glimspe of hope - Don't light your candles at both ends, is the advice. That glimpse of hope stands from the quote 'There is not enough darkness in the world to even put out the light of one small candle.'

Candles, such a simple object, yet symbolises so many things - birth celebrations festivals peace joy sorrow sympathy condolences hope love light miracle... and when things comes to an end... ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

My candle burns at both its ends

It will not last the night

But oh my foes and friends

It gives a lovely light

A game of chess

2008-10-08T19:32:00.005+08:00

Ever played a game of chess? Do you know how to play it? If not, learn.

There are things you don't want to know, but have to know, don't want to accept, but have to no matter what. Only 2 choices, either you do, or you don't. If you don't, it can cost a life. Life is like a game of chess. To win, sometimes we have to sacrifice some things. Including things you love, things you can't let go of, and at times... even a LIFE.

If tomorrow, someone is not here anymore, accept it.

Once a little boy, now a man

2008-10-07T20:30:00.006+08:00

Torey Hayden's book - One child.

6 years old Sheila was abandoned by her mother on the highway. She was sent to a class for severely retarded children after abducting a 3 year old neighborhood child, tied him to a tree in a nearby woodlot and burned him. What is going through this child's mind?

Sheila was not the only victim; her father undoubtedly needed and deserved as much care as she did... Such a feeling so close to home.

Once there had been a little boy,

whose pain and sufferings were never relieved.

Now there is a man.

If only there could be enough people to care,

enough people to love without reservation...

At the end of the school year, she wrote a letter to Torey:

All the rest came, they tried to make me laugh.

They played their games with me,

some games for fun and some for keeps.

And then they went away leaving me in the ruins of the games.

Not knowing which were for keeps and which were for fun,

and leaving me with the echoes of laughter that was not mine.

Then you came.

With your funny way of being not quite human.

And you made me cry and you didn't seem to care if I did.

You just said the games are over and you waited...

Until all my tears turned into

Joy...

I teared. The only 2nd book that had made me teared.

The little prince

2008-10-06T19:03:00.007+08:00

What does 'tame' mean?

It is an act too often neglected. If you tame me, it will be as if the sun came to shine on my life. I shall know the step that will be different from all the others.

But I have not much time. I have friends to discover, and a great many things to understand.

One only understands the things that one tame. Men have no time to understand anything. They buy things all ready made at the shops. But there is no shop anywhere where one can buy friendship, and so men have no friends anymore. Please tame me.

So the little prince tamed the fox.

The hours of departure drew near, goodbye.

Now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. Men have forgotten this truth. But you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.

For him and him

2008-10-05T16:37:00.005+08:00

Some people don't believe in having true friends, some agree that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Which side do you stand on?

If they are around you, don't forget to let them know that they're appreciated. It's always nice to hear it. Thank them for being around, bringing some joy-laughter-smile... Thank you dear pal. Thank you for all the 'whatevers', 'anythings' and 'do-you-think-I-cares?'. Thank you for being ridiculous, dumb, irritating, encouraging, humorous, childish... just everything.

For you and you...

Not all that glitters are gold

2008-10-04T19:51:00.004+08:00

When things are done and accomplished with sincerity and passion, it can be felt by another; just like you can hear the person smiling at the end of another phone line. Not everything that appears to be easy are easy nor difficult are difficult. Some things that appear simple can be complex. Not all that glitters are gold.

For some reasons, most of my cards have inspirational quotes on it - it is not meant to be just a card. I always believe that no matter how resilient or strong a person, we all need reminders at times. A simple reminder can go a long way.

A burnt child dreads the fire.
When you're afraid,
do the things you're afraid of,
and soon you'll lose fear of it

All good things come to an end.
Don't cry because it's over,
smile because it happened.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
When you reach for the stars, you might not get one,
but you won't come up with a handful of mud either.

Walk on with hope in your heart

and you'll never walk alone.

When you believe

2008-10-03T09:25:00.008+08:00

Hopes and dreams have turned wary, like the summer bird that has swiftly flown away. Fear and uncertainty came knocking hard on the door, and it's really easy to give in to these fears. In these times, pain has blind my vision to see clearly through the rain. We all do, sometimes. But somehow, somewhere, there's a small, but still resilient voice, says that hope is very near.

There can be miracles when you believe

Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill

Who knows what miracles you can achieve

When you believe, somehow you will

You will when you believe

(click on image for larger view)

How many times have miracles ever happened in our (my) life? A couple of times, I can remember. Everyone of it brings along a little more hope. Hope is why the stars light their candles every night. When you believe, it might not necessarily be miracles. But it's because you have believed, so it happened. Whether you believe you can or believe you can't, either way you're probably right - Henry Ford.

Funny moments!

2008-09-27T21:18:00.009+08:00

Had the ANIC rehearsal today. Remembered one we did in 2006. Then, thought about sadeaf's in-house rehearsals for anic and other performances. The laughters is something I believe everyone there will remember. It's the most enjoyable thing about being in Xtomic. We do stupid things, childish things, shoot words, play childhood games etc. Also, I can't help it but found the extremely funny clips on youtube that we posted last time.

Those who sees their face in the videos, I'm so sorry. I can't help it. =P

Links (click) and ANIC photos

Aaron and his salty banana

Imagine

2008-09-25T22:09:00.008+08:00

It's ok to dream, dream about the possibles, dream about the impossibles. No dream is too small. Imagine achieving them, imagine getting there...

Imagine all the people, living life in peace. Imagine all the people, sharing all the world. I maybe a dreamer, but this is too complicated a dream to be imagining for it will never happen in the rest of my life. But... it doesn't harm to imagine, because everything will be peaceful, everyone will live as one.

(click on image for larger view)

Imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try

No hell below us, above us only sky

Imagine all the people, living for today

Imagine there's no countries, it isn't hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for, and no religions too

Imagine all the people, living life in peace

Imagine no possession, I wonder if you can

No need for greed or hunger, or brotherhood of man

Imagine all the people, sharing all the world

You may say that I'm a dreamer

but I'm not the only one

I hope someday you'll join us

And the world will be as one

She to him

2008-09-23T20:19:00.003+08:00

I didn't make this card. I was only the advisor. Miss L spent about 3 hours trying to get this right. Her patience, her concentration, her detailed-ness, her sincerity to him... wow. Women... Satisfied, very satified indeed she is. Her first handmade card, how could she not be proud. I think it's pretty. Prettier is the effort.

Blowin' In the Wind

2008-09-21T17:19:00.005+08:00

Did a similar one before in card form. Now in A4 size, it looks as charming.

First time cos of news about Palestine, second time cos those are questions whose answers I seek. How can people ever be so blind? It reminds us to slow down, to look, to think. Like the wind, the answer often whispers.

The answer my friend
is Blowing in the wind

How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man
how many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand
how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they're forever banned
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,

How many times must a man look up
Before he can see the sky?
how many ears must one man have
Before he can hear people cry?
how many deaths will it take till he knows
That too many people have died?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind

How many years can a mountain exist
Before it's washed to the sea?
how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free?
How many times can a man turn his head,
pretending he just doesn't see?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind

Colors of the Wind

2008-09-18T08:13:00.003+08:00

Heard this song in multi-language. Really loved it. The graphics that accompanies the lyrics, beautiful.

There is no venom like that of the tongue. Think before you speak because the cruel things people sometimes say to one another can hurt more than deadliest poison can. Let not the pot call the kettle black - do not criticise others for weakness that you might possess too - for if you walk the footstep of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Listen more, and speak less. You'll know why.

If you walk the footsteps of a stranger

You'll learn things you never knew

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon?

Can you sing with all the voices of the mountain?

Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?

Same but different

2008-09-10T19:21:00.003+08:00

Cut from the same piece of paper, but different design. Ready designed papers are for 'lazy' people.

Threaded beads to make the dangling 'ribbons'.

Butterfly is from peel-off and I colored it. And I made it...

Just for you (me)

'Many thanks' and 2 green stars are all I added to this one.

Eeyore Family

2008-08-23T09:27:00.005+08:00

Introducing to you... My Eeyore family!

Big ones

Small ones

Tiny ones

Eeyore family

Love

2008-08-20T10:09:00.004+08:00

A few 'love' card. Not my favourite theme to do because there is no feel when doing the card.

Celestial flower

2008-08-18T10:05:00.000+08:00

3D decoupage angel. Feel so bad for printing the picture instead of creating it myself. But I like the effect anyway. It gives a sense of peace and tranquility though some of you may not think so.

The flowers wear celestial colors,

the delicate texture of angel's wings

Birthdays

2008-08-14T10:25:00.004+08:00

It's holiday and I've done quite a number of cards, but have yet to scan and upload them.

2 birthday cards.

This feels a little gypsied. Don't really like the color. But everything is worth a try.

Look carefully at teddy. It has flowers embossed on it. It's finally the opening ceremony of my new embossing plate I bought 2 months ago! This card is for my mum's best friend's birthday.

Mel's

2008-08-09T19:59:00.005+08:00

Mel mel's thank you cum congratulation card for his friend's promotion. Thanks for coming to me for the cards. And congrats to mel mel for getting the Ngee Ann Kongsi Scholarship. What a prestigious award that is!

May you grow higher and higher everyday

I like the blue one very much. Feels simple, sweet, and peaceful.

Be like the butterflies, fly higher and higher, reach.

~~* |n my OwN woR|d, i’M a sTaR *~~

Fight one more round

Lord, be good to me

Second year, far far away

A grateful heart

Hanging by a thread

Quietly, a prayer is said

The willow tree

Be kinder than necessary

Time heals wounds?

Calendar 2011 (2)

Calendar 2011 (1)

Christmas for Someone Special... again

1st Anniversary

Fantasy

Just sail

A magic place

Dreamcatcher

Memory becomes a treasure

Roses in Winter

The Butterfly speaks

When fences are up

Carefully, she sings

It has wings

Kites...

Perfection

Disappointment is growth

You'll be taught to fly

Treasured... Appreciated

Want the rainbow?

In the hands of a gifted teacher

Always remember... Always remembered

Bestest Friend

A Pet's Prayer

Pawprints in my heart

Heaven's Doggy door

Stairway to Heaven

The Rainbow Bridge

A g... journey

Take a stroll down the beach

A child...

Let's party

If I could...

Count your blessings...

For showing and reminding

A land of fairy

U shine

Enjoy the simple things

Happiness

Best Wishes

Bird of paradise

Hang in there!

Hope whispers

Take my hand

Sing and fly free!

Celebrate

Thank her

Make time to give

A beautiful occupation

You're the only person

True friendship

Wing of dreams

Destroy the weeds

A simple occupation

Take my hand

Walk the earth like brothers

A journey within

A special Christmas

Tears are telescopes

Christmas star

Christmas is forever

Embrace

This Christmas Season

What is Christmas?

Soar

The hourglass

Winged

Butterfly flower hearts

Be well

With one silent laugh

* |n my OwN woR|d, i’M a sTaR *