tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68948355039941144152024-03-06T08:57:50.167+09:00little projects in stylejust a girl who loves her cotton candy, smell of rain and everything pretty. she lives in singapore with her man and their puppybear. she dreams of cute crafts, pretty fabrics and summer frocks all year round. follow her daily adventures in love and in life. xx::little projects in style::http://www.blogger.com/profile/09555994877403162389noreply@blogger.comBlogger2581125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894835503994114415.post-14828065142733519462018-02-05T08:30:00.000+09:002018-02-05T08:30:37.635+09:00this valentines... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i choose you. and i'll choose you, over and over and over. without a pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. i'll keep choosing you. </div>
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<br />::little projects in style::http://www.blogger.com/profile/09555994877403162389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894835503994114415.post-65702213191833126992018-01-26T08:30:00.000+09:002018-01-26T08:30:06.945+09:00turning five ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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when you turn five, suddenly school up steps up a few notches, you start having more homework to deal with, math, mandarin, you need a little study desk to scribble on, you have spelling lists to tackle on weekends and reading lists to work on. on one hand a little heartbreaking that the cruise-y years are over and it means more work for us parents. also begs the question if its at all necessary to make these little five year olds work on so many skills at one go? </div>
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but that said, what we thought were ridiculous asks at the start of the year, somehow became possible. our crazy hyperactive little guy is capable of practicing writing on his own. somehow can score decently (by my standards) on his tests and is occasionally found "working on his writing" just so he does better. who knew? </div>
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::little projects in style::http://www.blogger.com/profile/09555994877403162389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894835503994114415.post-2379170856412759202018-01-25T08:30:00.000+09:002018-01-25T08:30:25.868+09:00Bondi Wash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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obsessed with the products in this store - <a href="https://bondiwash.com.au/">bondi wash</a>! super cute find in the middle of bondi beach on route to date night. now we have a dog that smells (vaguely) fresh! can't wait to get my hands on the other products to give them a go! </div>
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p.s. they ship internationally but if you live in australia or even better, in sydney, you're very very lucky!! </div>
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just over December, we were in Perth to see family and attend our cousin's wedding! had the most wonderful weather and easiest time traveling around! we arranged to have our own wheels this time and stayed in our own airbnb for a bit more space and had a good balance of alone time & family. </div>
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we set base in prevally near margaret river and started everyday with the beach. and this crazy blueness. basically took things easy and lazed around a lot! margaret river is super family friendly, loads to explore and do. we didn't feel like we were bored in the five days we spent there. and definitely put on a lot of weight! </div>
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basically loads of playground time, hunting down yummy produce and long naps!! a lot more chilled out than our regular city holidays.</div>
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on drive back to perth, we stopped for some fresh produce (cherry season and cold pressed juice galore) and for old times sake, by D's grandpa's place in busselton! </div>
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is this not the most beautiful jetty ever? immediately quizzed D why we even bothered with maldives!! we changed into swimmers and jumped in and extended our short pit stop into a little picnic and afternoon dip in the water! </div>
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i guess we will be adding the busselton ironman to our bucket list! ;) more work for D! more fun for us.</div>
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perth was perth. we hit up our regular stores to stock up on basics, did a bit of research and found <a href="https://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park/area/naturescape">kings park playground</a> (by rio tinto) which was super cool! very well managed and loads of fun. they have little play areas, loads of shade and little activities for kids to explore. </div>
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B is digging up rocks to make his own dam in the river! not meant to get wet (not a swimming opportunty) but we all know how that ended up, eh? </div>
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and of course with massive climbing structures! he had such a brilliant time it was hard to get him to move on! </div>
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loads of fun at the wedding but only a few pictures of these boys when they weren't on the dancefloor!</div>
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also kick started a short solo getaway for blake! he flew to melbourne from perth to spend a few days with his amma before flying home to us. such a big boy now. he didn't even miss us and each time we wanted to skype he was either too busy or exhausted (code for : tv time). equal part heart breaking and comforting, i guess.</div>
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we started blake on pocket money! over christmas, i've noticed a general sense of indulgence and never-ending treats and gifts (as you might expect over the holidays of course. and part of the fun) but thought it would be a nice time to introduce some concept of value so we don't have last minute panic moments when he starts school and has not clue what to do with money! </div>
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I've realized that I didn't write about my very first brush with meditation while away on retreat with my girlfriend! I'll confess to say that meditation is a very airy fairy concept to me. But gave it a proper go since... why not! And it really helped for a few days. </div>
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So i thought maybe I'll write down the take away notes from Enamai because it was really useful at that point in my life! Point to note is Enamai is a retired monk. His beliefs are rooted in Buddhism but in the entire meditation session, religion was never preached or brought up. So you're welcomed to read into the information and apply as you deem fit.</div>
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Set your mind to focus on tasks. The mind is a great servant but terrible master. Each task you set your mind to, do it one at a time with a calm, clean and clear mind. Every task is as important and when you're doing it, you are already THERE. You have achieved it and you have succeeded in that task. That's is. Next day, you wake up and you do the same thing again.</div>
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you know life's been special when you are able to start on your (aspirational) daily blogging on day 5 of the new year huh! but with 2017 in the rear mirror, now feels like as good as any to get started. 2017 was interesting. loads of big grown up decisions and some major heartachey one. i guess not to wax lyrical about everything but some things just take some time to come to a realization and that love, when not genuine, is just talk when it comes to friends, work and family. </div>
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i've been a mom for five years. without much of a thought, it's really been a huge part of my identity and i no longer wake up and pinch myself that i actually am in charge of keeping someone alive. and i no longer wake up to cries and instead a house that can run on its own even without my presence. </div>
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but in the midst of trying to "do it all", some how the role of a home-maker fell to the backseat. when we set out to put aside my full-time job (and first most love in my life!!) for the family, it was a conscious choice for one of us to shift our focus on the home. it was the obvious choice for the person to be me (and gladly so.) but as things get easier, dogs became dog, baby becomes a school going kinder kid, home is somewhat under control, physical shopping (and lugging things with baby in tow) became online shopping with delivery.. hahah. i've been able to run around town during the day fussing around with other nice priorities! very lucky, i know! </div>
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super excited to be heading to germany this weekend. i've never been to germany nor do i know very much but so far we've only got beer recommendations and a shopping list from our pals! and a ticket to run berlin marathon (so much for not doing much, eh?) that aside, we're going to have such a fabulous time!! </div>
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it was great! we got to chill out load, ate really random meals (delinquents.. didn't quite follow their healthy recommendations.) but everything was so perfect and delicious. how could anyone just drink juice!! i read a bit, swam a bit, did loads of yoga and massages and was the perfect getaway! totally needed a break!</div>
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also interestingly enough, was introduced to basics of meditation. it was very inspiring (my thoughts are still a little raw and flighty at the moment) but definitely felt a lot happier coming back. till today, whenever i get into my aggro city mode, D would remind me to go read my meditation notes. hah!</div>
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how special are you bubba! you're so silly and so stubborn. so quiet and so afraid of every damn thing. but somehow you've really snuck into everyone's heart. </div>
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recently i was juggling everything. had some party food in hand, heels, a kid that was ready long ago and waiting by the lift (ie. he got dress, walked out of the door, gave up on his mom and is waiting by the lift as a statement that i'm taking too long) and i was trying to put you into your little hiding spot. </div>
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this morning i woke up and for once in a long while, i wanted to visit this space. that used to be my daily hide-out and in many years of our lives, was my gateway to the world and pal. but i've kinda drifted away and back occasionally. </div>
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not sure if i would ever catch up chronologically or just be a little like the thoughts in my brain, flipping from tab to tab but since i felt like it, i thought i should have a chat about something that's been on my mind for a while - gratitude. </div>
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while its easy for adults to realize how hard we've worked to get where we are. and how darn lucky we are to live what we live. i find it harder to teach a child born into all these about gratitude. just to preface things, we are not fancy or extravagant by any means. but we do take nice breaks regularly and are greedy and often need (icecream) treats to round off the day and spontaneous date nights with friends ... and to us the luxury to be able to round up the kiddies (fur ones too) at the end of a random week night, pick up fish and chips and head to the beach when its dead empty. the luxury of time. space. health and love from the people we love. that is all. </div>
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but our child. all of 4 year old... he doesn't know that these friends he grow up with are the best you can find. and we will hold on for life. and we've met so many along the way not worth our / his time. and these everyday places we frequent on the way home from school are the best ice cream parlors we can find in town. or the yummiest char kway teow in town! or that his mum didn't grow up eating sushi every week. and (even thought it feels like it) not everyday is "something fun" and no normal kids out there has a theme park membership and so much time to pop in on a regular day just for a few rollercoaster rides!! and my first visit to disneyland was at eleven and boy did i work hard for it. </div>
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so its hard. you want to shower them with all that you have. you want their childhood to be filled with great days. and nothing days to be creative and paint naked on the balcony (even that is a luxury of time). and playground days. and days in your grandparents yard (also another big one.) but at the same time, you don't want to be a nag and have to say "do you know how darn lucky you are?".</div>
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worked on a little under the sea recycle project a while back! </div>
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four is a beautiful age. you see little bits of personality shining through. but you feel like you're still able to mold it a little, change it a little and make a difference. i really enjoy quiet pockets of time with him these days. and feel like i have a little buddy for life. </div>
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one - he's a sensitive soul. he's very in tuned with emotions and what people are feeling. recently D's been training for an upcoming marathon so when blake is awake, he finds me alone in bed. so he makes it a point to keep an ear out for the front door and will climb in to keep me company. its very cute. but one day, he thought long and hard and decided to give me marital advice - maybe we should sleep in the same bed more. poor darling thought that we were not sleeping together anymore! and was worried! such a silly bunny!</div>
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baby bunny all grown up!! he was a real contender for eggs this year! maybe next time we'd need to reduce his handicap!!</div>
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i often chuckle when i see when my last post is! these days, inspiration to pen anything down is rare. coincide that with empty pockets of time.. and that never happens! </div>
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i am however truly enjoying every day of this life i'm granted with. the friends i have to fill my afternoons, my work to keep me connected with the world, this child filled with so much joy and curiosity it keeps me up at night researching how to keep up. and the working out (and my unattainable weight goals) and the food that i cannot resist. and all the things i love love endlessly and keeps my heart full. </div>
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we took a small day trip to malaysia one weekend to celebrate a pal's birthday! cos she chose to go LEGOLAND.. who does that!!!</div>
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these kiddies were too excited! they got to ride the legoland bus from singapore flyer and the whole way they were chatting, snacking and bubbling with excitement.</div>
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