Wow it's been several months since I last posted here. I'd been again missing in action somehow. Well I was actually very occuppied by too many little things coming out here there and everywhere here in Perth. Eventhough my y life hadn't changed  much from being a busy mom in n out of the house I do reveal that I am having much harder time these days as there are more loads of work to take for having no helper at home to manage with housechores. Oh well , lucky I'm pretty much used to the work schedules  now and no one complains if ever I just ignored the mess and piles of laundry and clothes to iron in our home nowadays . Coz if ever they do . I 'll scream out loud in the end and tell them to do the work undone then. Huh ! But of course , they just kept quiet giving me more peaceful moments to give me more room to move around without pressure, knowing I'll be the one and the only one to manage with all the mess like as usual at the end of the day anyways. The normal way of life of a typical mom ... ohhhhh !

A new month ( September ) had begun yesterday and oh it was well started for a change . OMG ! I just hope it goes all the way for the whole month ( fingers crossed ! ) . I had created several pieces of jewelries by the the last week of August  in between fever & dizziness ( there's no way to stop me from making even I'm sick LOL ) just in time for the school event this week. After being sick with cold n flu for several days & still having got the cough , I'm ready to bring my stuffs and myself to the venue. My body pains and fever had been busted by few sips of PANADOL Lemzip luckily for me, huh  !

 I had my 12 y/o son advised the night before to wake me up early so I can load my jewelries and display racks into the car for the Parents Group Monthly Meeting 9am event on 1st Sept , Thursday in the ( ISWA ) International School of Western Australia here in Perth. It was the last night of August , I'm sure with the creating and pricing ,sorting and packing of jewelries to take to school , I will be very tired and as good as dead in bed . If without an alarm or someone to really shake me to wake me up in the next morning it would be absolutely pretty hard . With much delight,  dear son obediently did woke me up at 7:15am yesterday morning. Good boy and well done Tristan muaaahhhhh !

So off all my jewelries n stuffs in the trunk of the car, by the front seat, as well as in between the kids by the back passenger seats.I'm so glad my "WICKA" car is spaceous enough to accommodate all my stuffs . My daughter was quite excited to know I'm bringing my stuffs to sell in school. She's one proud avid fan of my designs and workmanship and always asking if I had sold much during events.

Anyway, I was by the school carpark by 8:20am and started to unload my stuffs into a newly bought trolley from Bunnings Warehouse to ease the transport of my goods into the Drama Studio hall where the venue is. I used to have a good trolley I always used to move my stuffs but my helper was not able to load it into the mover container in Singapore last year when we moved out of Singapore. How I miss that good sized trolley big time !

Some of the mothers where already there dropping their kids off to school  and some taking their early morning coffee bought from an invited Coffee van parked outside the school. Jill the new Leader of the Parent's Group was there waiting for me and she quickly helped me carry some of my things especially the 2 detachable plastic tables. Thanks so much for the great help Jill .

Parents Group Monthly Meeting 9am

Start Date: Thursday 1st September, 2011

End Date: Thursday 1st September, 2011

Location: Drama Studio

The parent's meeting is being conducted on a monthly basis . Focused on the 1st Thursday of each month highlighting the past and present activities of kids and the school . Also informing all parents of the funds available and what had been spent for where and what purposes. Some vendors are invited for the event inorder to raise funds for the group's activities as well as things much needed for the school . I was happy to be invited and do my share of charity for the month of September. 10% of all sales go to the charity fund . It's for me a great pleasure and a wonderful feeling to be of help too.

After a year of my move here in Perth from Singapore, I was finally able to display my works again. It's a good way of exposure and letting people know that if they need to buy gifts or have their precious beaded pieces repaired, I'm always here for them ., rain or shine ! I'm just a phone call away or they can just always approach me in the school. I'm there almost everyday taking the kids' lunches.

Here are some of my sold pieces to happy buyers :

#GBER161 = Blue & Red

100% Pashmina Shawls . Wrap / Scarf

The September Birth Flower is the Aster

The meaning of the September Birth Flower, the Aster is Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor

Sign of the Zodiac and Dates:

Virgo - August 24 - September 22

~ CREATIONS For MAY ~  I had been quite a busy bee for a few nights a week ago when kids were already fast asleep cuddled in their beds . While I was left all alone finally infront of my laptop rejoicing and telling myself that at last ... I can go online and check what's on . Happilyy knowing that at last my laptop was finally free for me ( kids do their homework using my pc so I need to queue for the chance to use it ! ) With my eyes wide open before midnight like an owl looking for a prey at night, I was figuring out what to do first of all .  Make a decision to either update my sites ( my poor website http://www.my-secret-corner.com/ needs urgent attention now as compared to my ebay site. AAArrrggghhhhh ! ) or to maybe create some new blings when I perfectly know that I still got loads of creations hiding in the corners of my beading room LOL. In between never ending chats and sneaking into my emails which is undeniably always bombarded by " Add Me " as a friend notices from people I had never ever seen before. Hmmnnnnnn let me think ..., ok, decision was made ... I can't resist the hands that always point to the direction of  what else ... Beading ! So here are the fruits of my night labor for you to enjoy ...

#CCUFF32= MAHARAJAH CUFF CRYSTAL BRACELET Price: AUD$70.00

Chevron stitch was used to make the base of this 2.5cms width x 20cms lenght Cuff style bracelet. Swarovski bicone crystals were used to add more life and sparkle to the gorgeous colors. Japanese glass seed beads were the main base secured nicely with 3 rows gold plated slide bar lock. 

Also available in set of bracelet / earrings for AUD$75.00

Matching pair of earrings as shown below can be sold separately.

#CD242 = MAHARAJAH CRYSTAL PRICE:  AUD$30.00

 

Where does the name May come from?

After the Greek Goddess of fertility Maia

What is the color of May?

Green for fertility.

What is the birthstone of May?



Emeralds are said to be the birthstone of May.

The Flower for May is the Hawthorn Bush.

... which has little flowers with white petals that come out in May, hence it is also known as the May Bush or the May Flower (also famous as this is what the Pilgrim Father's named their ship after)

When they bloom, the Hawthorn hedgerows turn into a beautiful white color.

The Hawthorn can bloom all through the summer, first appearing in late spring, which is why it is known as the May Flower.

After the vet and after I had taken her home, I went to the nearest mall to find her puppy dog food and food bowl. She needs her own stuffs to start with!

She did her toilet training well and she can now obey the "SIT & COME " commands easily. My neighbors were so amazed of how she had changed and behaved. Yehhheeeyyyy ... Good girl !

It's been only 2 days I had been doing Obedience training with ( which I had learned from my 2 previous Shar-pei dogs being trained back in Singapore )  her and she'd been very attentive and obedient. Very smart puppy ! I'm very happy with her too. She even tries to get on my lap which she doesn't do with anyone else here in the house. She thinks I'm her mom I think !


She follows me really well and stays with me coz I suspect she feels more comfortable if she's beside me. She's one very loyal buddy ...

It's already 9am and Yula was still sound asleep in her basket. But I guess she heard my voice and she readily opened her eyes. She saw me but she didn't move out of her bed. Hmmmnnn . Lazy Friday huh ! Well, today is no lazy day little puppy ! Coz today I'll try to put the leash on her small collar.


She has to be trained to walk with a leash. It was a bit of pulling and resisting on her part and even harder on my side to show her I'm the boss. Well, this part of the training would take more time I guess. Coz she'd been used to being so free wandering on the streets for quite a while without any collar and cord. But for sure, she'll learn how to walk with leash on ... it's just a matter of time and patience.



~ Happy April Fool's Day to Everyone ~

Bye-bye March !
'Coz today is another start to a whole brand new month.
Where actually, April starts with an interesting day full of fun and surprises.




April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day


April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day occurs annually on April 1. The day is generally observed by playing a practical joke on a "victim" who soon becomes known as an April Fool. This custom is thought to have started in France during the 16th century but the British are credited with bringing it to the United States.

April Fool's Day is a "for-fun-only" observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other" out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. It's simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!
Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fool's Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on friends or relatives that last the entire day.
It's almost noon and I'm starting to get wicked here thinking of what joke I could play on someone who's not suspecting anything for today. Hmmmnnn the day is just starting anyway so I still have time left to find something ... we will see later LOL!


Any April jokes / pranks suggestions ?

Today is the 1st Day of March ...

Photo courtesy of  Ideas n Gifts.com

How do you like the angel photo above ? I just found it while searching for Aquamarine images on google. It immediately caught my eye while browsing several images on the net. But this certain photo just got me so instantly and I don't really know why . I had such a strange feeling while I was gazing at it ! Maybe because I'd been dealing with angel figures and getting connected somehow with angel stories lately. I know I may sound weird but how do i explain the fact that the "Angels"do exist in my life somehow ? Some people may believe and some may just call it crap to believe on these " Angels" . But hey , count me here as a believer , OK ? Even Truth is, my only grandson " Sealtiel " was named after an angel too ! If you need to see more angels like the photo above, they're for sale as well at this website : Ideas n Gifts.com



This is my own version of a gemstone angel which I had created last year. This charm was actually hanging from my magnifying lamp infront of my computer !

 Oh Well, ... a brand new month had just started today . I wonder what's waiting for me in the next coming days and weeks . Only thing I could hope for is to be able to see the sunny blue skies each and everyday.



As blue as the sea  where I often go for solitude here in Perth and as blue as the Aquamarine birthstone for the month of March.



A pair of Sterling Silver Earrings with gemstone which i had bought for myself  last Dec. 2010 from a small shop called " Magnolia" while I was navigating the Galleria Mall in Morley here in Western Australia. I still have not worn it yet ... but I'm sure it will be soon !

 AQUAMARINE ~ The aqua-blue gemstone Aquamarine (a variety of the mineral beryl) is the Birthstone for March & also the Zodiac stone for the constellation of Scorpio, the gemstone for the 16th and 19th Anniversaries, and is mentioned in the Bible (as beryl). This stone  has a relatively consistent color, although some stones are deeper in color than others. The natural stone is found as perfect crystals (faceted by nature) and also in rather unusual, odd shapes.

#CRN164+E= BLUE FLOWERS Crystal Necklace & Earrings Set This set is Available now in my Ebay store !

  

The hardness and durability of aquamarine make it a fine gemstone, and its light blue or aqua color makes it a fine choice when the harsher colors of some other gemstones would overwhelm or distract from an outfit. Its typical delicate color allows it to be used in a larger stone where its beauty can be impressive.

The daffodil is the March birth flower. Daffodils have the flower meaning of rebirth, respect, regard and unrequited love. The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring, therefore it is a symbol of rebirth. The March birth flower, daffodil, is the common English name for all narcissus plants.