I was browsing through the many old projects. FFS was a huge one, given that I knitted for less than 3 years and was adventurous enough to take this on.
Now let me see if any lace yarn is pleasing to my eyes.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
1 year apart
Its 1 year from the day I moved out from my folks and into the new place with DH. A year full of ups and downs amongst everything and everyone close. The thought of having to do housekeeping was dreadful but its now part and puzzle of livelihood at the nest. When someone shares the load, the chores became more endurable. And we get to enjoy the end result: a clean nest to live in.
I would say that it had be an astonishing achievement being able to live with someone (besides my folks). We do have our differences, bickerings, quarrels and then hugged/kissed over them. I never thought time would passed so swiftly. I look forward to many more years to come, living with someone I cannot live without.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
From Twitter 05-11-2011
- 08:41:50: no bring phone today. so smart of me
- 12:55:57: @Knitcafe no leh. my new toy no clothes so nv bring out
- 13:10:25: had my fill of Fu Lin yong tau hu. craving for it ever since they took down their stall @ ION food opera.
- 14:39:49: y i keep missing the mirror necklace from @smooch ?
- 16:51:07: i feel like a toilet cleaner, in a kio sai (clear shit) department. less than an hr to a shitty day
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 09, 2011
From Twitter 05-08-2011
- 00:49:57: RT @verydeepsleep: at those margins, Joo Chiat SMC may not exist for the next GE #sgelections
- 00:54:50: RT @xjieke: if not for Uncle Goh TPL is long gone... Fuck... Disappointment... #sgelections
- 01:48:04: RT @mrbrown: PM proves when you say sorry, you can get 3% more than your 2006 performance. #sgelections
- 02:53:11: this video is certainly worth 46 min of my life http://t.co/pUnbANK via @youtube
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Saturday, May 07, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
From Twitter 05-04-2011
- 08:14:21: A guy with a lunch bag?? Thats 1 in how many thousands sg men?!?! http://twitpic.com/4szoda
- 09:16:37: what's the next worst thing to happen if i forgot my keys? to forget my knitting bag...
- 11:33:40: http://www.greatdeals.com.sg/2011/05/04/20-off-universal-studios-tickets/ - USS offer
- 12:58:53: ok YOU can start raining now, as i am safe inside buidling.
- 14:07:14: gosh, old "frens" are msging me on whatsapp. so scary
- 15:01:28: alamak...the CEO got super strong BO... *pinch nose* gotta hold my breath
- 17:48:36: YOU really did stop at the right time. Gng hm w/o the brolly
- 18:27:15: IK mailed a renewal notice when they still own me 2issues @InterweaveNews http://twitpic.com/4t76c3
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Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Monday, May 02, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
From Twitter 04-29-2011
- 00:14:13: @ssedro the store was offline this afternoon
- 07:27:34: @ssedro u managed to get yours? i might go try my luck at the stores later.
- 07:47:46: @Knitcafe no la.....q for what? avail stock then buy
- 08:38:44: @Knitcafe u can check one of FB post from ytd for prices
- 09:18:06: @ssedro will u be getting the wifi only or wifi + 3G?
- 09:27:31: @ssedro still on the fence between the two...let's see which has stock left when i decide to get it. :p
- 09:28:49: its the #RoyalWedding in less than 12 hours! can't wait to see the dress and the new princess.
- 09:29:16: @reimasae so happening!!!!
- 13:28:59: seems like most wifi+3g model was sold out this morning. give me more time to cool down and think abt it. still waiting for ipad2 JB.
- 16:43:15: trust no woman or man
- 18:04:02: jus time to see Kate's dress. blew me away instantly #rw2011
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Friday, April 29, 2011
From Twitter 04-28-2011
- 09:15:18: hey i am not a wall, stop leaning so close to me. btw, u dun smell good. *pinch nose*
- 09:22:46: @meishanl not tired. but its nice to break off in the prime. that what most celebrities did, died or retire in their prime.... haha
- 11:44:29: ipad 2, shld i get one with 3G or without?
- 13:56:34: @smoochsg noticed that Chandelier Mirror is not on BO...... :S
- 14:19:53: @smoochsg thanks, will keep a look out
- 14:30:38: omg, queus are forming to get ipad2. *faint*
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
From Twitter 04-27-2011
- 08:35:46: @meishanl good ah...i dun wanna live so long. *continues to sit*
- 11:13:44: should i have mos burger today? since ytd's budget was free up.
- 11:44:32: so hungry i can eat my lipbalm for lunch
- 13:26:53: HOHO....Its real holiday for me on 7 May.
- 14:40:27: "I will look after you for the next 5 years", says MM Lee - General Election 2011 http://t.co/vTuuyvK via @AddThis
- 14:49:06: @Knitcafe my grc walkover ma... i might push KO to sunday instead
- 15:07:18: @smoochsg any chance of BO for the Chandelier Mirror Necklace? i was too slow during the launch.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
When i put aside knitting
Then what would I be doing? It's shopping, not of wool or yarn, but of apparels. So I guess retail therapy still works out pretty well for me.
So the local shopping scene is much similar to the yarn industry. You will find brick and mortar boutiques or online blogshops (BS). Glad to say that I saved up quite a bit which goes in the money for yarn. In between launches of BSs, I will work on my latest project. This sound like stalking for Wollmeise yarn every friday. Anyhow, this post is a short review for a few BSs which I had patronised and in no particular order of ranking.
BS for shoes are hard to come by. Few BSs will have a pair once in a while. So this is indeed rare for shoes lovers. However, the thing about shoes is that you need to try on. Buying based on measurement given could be risky at times. My first pair was passed to my mom cuz I got pretty wide feet. So I might go one size up for their pretty flats. Owner is a young pretty lass out to venture in the world of fashion. Still, I am looking forward to her next collection on thursday.
Known previously as Acrossthebloodyuniverse.com. Set up by 2 ladies, Sarah & Mery, with a great and unique fashion senses. Quality of apparels had only failed me once, when the measurement given was off. However, that piece was returned and I had my refund. Everything was done in a timely manner, kudos to their customer service. With that in mind, I had made more purchases and even recommended to friends. My biggest wish is that they could bring in more stock for their items. They always ran out within a minute of the launch. Being on backorder is the other way to your items.
Their clothes are quite affordable despite being on dot com basis. Dot com shops do have more overheads, especially when they are doing very good on LJ and move over to dot com. They will need a good server that supports them during each launch. In their previous carnation, I had a few qualms about them due to their website going down when they do an update. Once being item short delivered and other times having to wait for their page to load while my item went out of stock during check out. Currently, they placed their shop on myshopify.com, which I hope they do not increase their prices. Shopping experience since the change had been smooth but items run out within 2 minutes. Faster fingers win the game.
Another one which move to dot com recently. Unlike SMooch, they do not keep a data base for customers to trace their orders (so does Hollyhoque). Its something which is very essential to customers. They to know their payment confirmations, delivery or even credit notes. I find it a waste of effort to move to dot com if owners do not take customers seriously by not improving. Its a giant step to move on, but does their service getting in the same direction and speed? I seriously doubt so. I used to love shopping on their LJ launches and received some lovely items.
Ever since their move, I had stop not in spite of their service but of their designs and quality. I had read negative feedbacks on local forums hence this shop will be on the backseat unless they up a few notches on their website config.
This is the biggest and most successful ones that move to dot com last August. There were also issues with server problems during their few initial launches but were all ironed out subsequently with dedicated servers. It's not a wonder when a few thousand people are loading their browsers to check out on new items. I do get their basic items once in a while. Prices had a hike since their move so there are times when items were overpriced
I do love to mention other BS, but will leave it to next round.
From Twitter 04-26-2011
- 08:32:38: @Knitcafe muahhahaha
- 10:49:35: finally got the cleopratra necklace. thanks to @smoochsg for bringing in more stock.
- 12:36:58: my fav chicken rice gotta b fr: Boon Tong Kee, TianTian@maxwell and the one @ redhill mkt. white meat and protein, essential !!!
- 17:19:54: @Knitcafe new wedges from LB http://twitpic.com/4po0bt omg...there goes my yarn money
- 21:09:54: @Knitcafe wear not chant
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
From Twitter 04-25-2011
- 08:36:48: i love maxi dresses, cuz they help me get seats on crowded public transports. yes i am that shameless, who cares...
- 08:37:33: ...when i get to knit or dead tired. 3 yays to maxis!
- 08:38:18: @jasz05 morning to u
- 08:48:50: @jasz05 where got ho sey....waitin for pang gang lo. haizz
- 09:05:04: @jasz05 T_T sobsobz
- 20:46:33: @meishanl preggy figure :p
- 20:50:24: @meishanl ya i know. they just "naturally" fall asleep
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
From Twitter 04-20-2011
some ppl are over buying and some are just lazy to shop. but doesnt shopping and wearing new stuffs cheers one up?
@mypreciouschest hi is the Chic Drape necklace still avail?
@mypreciouschest how do i reserve one?
darn! its way too crowded at #theplaincafe. gonna try our luck this weekend. no reservations on wkends. booooo!!
came home to a mailbox packed with YARN!
@mypreciouschest hi is the Chic Drape necklace still avail?
@mypreciouschest how do i reserve one?
darn! its way too crowded at #theplaincafe. gonna try our luck this weekend. no reservations on wkends. booooo!!
came home to a mailbox packed with YARN!
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Thursday, April 07, 2011
We went to the Zoo
Well, when was the last time I hit the zoo? Too long to remember, perhaps more than the fingers on one hand. Anyways, we made our way to Singapore Zoo on his birthday. How creative can a wife be? Hah, that's me. The birthday guy got free entrance and a complimentry scoop of ice cream from Ah-Meng's Restaurant. Too bad no Ben & Jerry's though.
My favorite shot of the day.
Knitting while off the grindstone is probably boring me out soon. As I kept finishing way too fast and sifting for pattern that might intrigue me enough to cast on is not catching up.
A pair of socks probably take me at most 6 days. On average, I clocked at least 1 item a week. Still, the yarns are aplenty. Meanwhile, am stocking up a few hanks in the Knitpicks spree.
Back to pattern looking on ravelry.
Friday, February 11, 2011
plenty of warmth
something that was gifted to me and i have it near my window now. guess it needs a bigger pot soon. now, where is my Green Thumb?
Monday, January 10, 2011
back for a minute
Almost 6 months had passed since my last post here. Perhaps a lot of people had forgotten to check this blog. A lot had been going on with home, work, shopping and knitting.
Although this space had been left alone, I never did put down my knitting. THe longest that I did not touch my needles was around 2 weeks. I simply had no idea what to cast on. No patterns nor yarn called out to me. I did not buy yarn for quite some time too, this exclude the Madelinetosh sweater club which i joined earlier and got my last shipment not too long ago. On clubs, Colleen joined the Cookie A sock club with me. How could I stand by and do nothing when this is one club by my favorite sock designer. FYI, the club is sold out a few days after we got in. I am still looking for a lace club.
So what have I finished so far in 2011? 1 pair of Milo socks, 1 Cusp sock. And hopefully many more to come and make 2011 full of knitting good-ness.
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