"Cai Sen Ye" Balloon Sculpting

MooMoo went to Punggol CC for "Cai Sen Ye" balloon sculpting class today.  "Cai Sen Ye" also known as God of Wealth.  She got an invitation from the teacher she met previously.  All she have to do is just to register for the class and pay $3 for the materials.  It was suppose to be a 2 hour class from 7-9pm but MooMoo only left around 10:30pm and she could not finish her balloon sculpture in class.  It was more challenging than expected.  Haha!!

Material provided... slight difference from previous "Santa" pack as there's bigger balloons...

Started out with making a face with the beard...

Making the "Cai Sen Ye" hat was quite tough with the decorations at the top and the sides...

Adding the eyes... but haven't draw the eyeballs... haha...

The big balloons '360S'... much bigger compare to '260S'... (FYI: 260S means 2 inches wide, 60 inches long and S=Sempertex, which is the brand; 360S means 3 inches wide and 60 inches long)

Then, we proceed to make the shoes... some parts MooMoo just simply 'goreng' already....

Here's the red clothings, plus the hands...

Finally, this is MooMoo's product... but unfinished yet... it's time to go home...

Check this out! MooMoo's teacher's creation and MooMoo's creation.  Hahaha!  So obvious right... and MooMoo's one cannot be "Cai Sen Ye" yet coz no Gold... poor "Cai Sen Ye"....

MooMoo finished it off when she reached home... to add in the gold sleeves and the gold...  Need lots of practise to get everything right and to improve further... ^=^

MooMoo had trouble making the "Cai Sen Ye" red clothings as the class were quite big and most of them are quite experienced.  MooMoo could not really follow the class well as teacher was busy and could not check out the whole class.  Luckily, this girl I met was very friendly to teach me how to finish  off the remaining parts.  Thanks to her I manage to have a nice gold piece.  The gold piece is really challenging to make.  You need to use a small little round balloon and a small heart shape balloon.

Initially, this is how the "Cai Sen Ye" we are suppose to make... much more simple but teacher went to improvise to make it nicer and it became more complicated.  Hahaha!  Anyway, it was a fun learning experience.  

* MooMoo felt much better after sweating it out in 2 gym classes today.... Seems like Mr. Fever is gone... Yippeeee!!! ^=^

Surprise Gift for MooMoo ^=^

On the 1st day of work in year 2013, MooMoo found a surprise gift on her table.  MooMoo were suppose to be on MC but she decided not to take MC on her 1st day of work in 2013.  The night before, she could not zZz at all as she had high fever and splitting headache.  Well, at least there's something to brighten her day on her 1st day of work.  Haha!

MooMoo could not really make out the spelling of the name of the person who gave MooMoo the present.  Anyway, MooMoo can't think of anyone that give her this present but she is happy to receive it as it is cute with bright colours.  Thank you very much, whoever you are!!! ^=^

* "Everyday may not be good, but there's always something good in everyday." ^=^

MooMoo's 1st Thermometer

MooMoo have never personally owned a thermometer herself but starting from last year, she had owned not only 1 but 2 thermometers.  One is self bought because scolded by a doctor and another is a Christmas present from Ms. Mo.  I wonder receiving a thermometer as a present is a jinx or not?!?  Hahaha... just kidding, Mo as MooMoo do not believe in all these pantang rules.  Anyway, it had a cute COW face on top of the thermometer.

Cow thermo from Ms. Mo

MooMoo's own plain thermo from Guardian

Let MooMoo tell you how she got her 1st thermometer.... it was like couple of months back when MooMoo 1st got her fever and she visited the doctor at Raffles Medical.  It was the 1st time meeting the doctor and MooMoo was like freezing cold on the outside and burning hot on the inside.  That time, she was having high fever.

Doc: What happen to you?

Moo: Fever... *cough cough...

Doc: Hmm... look that side... don't come so near... (while he wanna check temperature) Wahh... so high the temperature... must not infect me... I'm old dy... cannot take it... not like you still young...

Moo: O... K... *really feel like giving him the death stare.... dunno what kinda doc behave this way....

Doc: How come you never measure your own temperature?!?

Moo: Err... I don't have a thermometer... that is why I'm here to see the doctor....

Doc: How can one not have a thermometer at home?!? Every Singaporean should have a thermometer...

Moo: Err... I am not a Singaporean.

Doc: Issit ah.... (look at my NRIC and name on the medical card) But you're an 'S'.... (referring to my NRIC 1st digit)

Moo: Yea... hahaha.... * really feel like telling him.... you're an 'ASS'... but no energy to argue any further... just wanna get my MC and go back to sleep....

After the doctor visit, MooMoo went to Guardian to buy herself a thermometer and keep checking her temperature to make sure it go down.  She asked her Singaporean friends... well not everyone have a thermometer at home. :p  Guess if they have a kid, they will have a thermometer on standby.

After getting the thermometer, MooMoo have been diligently using it.  OMG!!! It's not a good thing after all.  She had fever towards the end of the year to end year 2012 and she got Mr. Fever knocking on her door again on the 1st day of New Year... till now. = (((

MooMoo hope she will say bubye to Mr. Fever soon as it is already the 4th day.  Highest temperature went up to 39.2 and it had been lingering up and down from 37.7 to 38.3.  Luckily, physically MooMoo still feel fine.  May GOD bless me to get through this and be healthy and well throughout the rest of the year.

* MooMoo is so looking forward to tomorrow night to do the 'Cai Sen Ye' balloon sculpting... ^=^

MooMoo loves DAISO

MooMoo loves DAISO a lot.  She can spend quite some time lingering at the shop and trying not to buy anything.  Hahaha!  Anyway, MooMoo thinks that most of the stuff there is a good buy for $2 and it is quite durable.  For instance, MooMoo had bought this hand charge torch from Daiso about 8 months ago, to utilise it in Tibet.  It is a really cool gadget where it does not require any batteries.  You just need to recharge it by releasing the side bar and keep pressing it a few times with your hands, in order to store the power to be used for many days.

The other day, MooMoo went to soak her backpack without checking thoroughly on all the pockets of the backpack.  The torch was inside one of the small pocket and it was soaked together overnight.  When MooMoo rinse the backpack, she realised about the torch and quickly took it out to dry at the sun.  Amazingly, it is still working now!!!  FYI, this torch is not waterproof.  Haha. Thumbs Up!!! ^=^

* Guess sometimes quality does not really have to be determined by the prices we pay... but of course, we cannot expect super quality stuff with super cheap price...  things have to be reasonable as well... Haha!  ^=^

311212: Last day of year 2012

Looking back at what MooMoo have done so far in year 2012.  Well, it have not been a great year for MooMoo but it was a year of great learning and experiences that makes MooMoo grow along the way.

These are some of the things that MooMoo have learned or gained in year 2012:

1. Met some nasty people whom made MooMoo learnt her lessons on how to deal with difficult people by not behaving just equally nasty like them.  It is really a self empowerment to let these people affecting you and your mood, knowingly that you cannot control their actions but you can control your own actions.  (Points to ponder: Sometimes, we can be the 'difficult people' in other people's lives?!?)

2. Known and met some great people whom made MooMoo feels great in various ways.  Great friends from far and near, whom provide continuos support especially during down moments, great instructors whom provide great classes for MooMoo, some great people whom gave MooMoo some enlightenment and AHA moments, and some great people whom help MooMoo in small little ways, which made a big difference in her life.  MooMoo can consider herself lucky to be surrounded with these wonderful people.

3. MooMoo's challenging completion in her 1st Full Marathon.  It was the 1st and hopefully not the last, and definitely not the best as she did not do consistent training for her preparation.  It was quite a mental challenge completion running half the race in heavy rain and walking for more than 10km in pain.  Well, MooMoo is still glad that she is able to complete it.  "Mind over Body"

4. MooMoo's expedition to Tibet.  It was really a lifetime experience going on that adventure with a friend and another 2 friends of hers.  Through the 3 weeks journey in Tibet, MooMoo really learns a lot and see things more differently.  MooMoo managed to conquered the holy mountain, Mt. Kailash 52km trekking of 3 days 2 nights in 2 days 1 night at the max high altitude of 6714m.  It was really tough with the Altitude sickness symptoms and stamina is nothing when you are lacking of oxygen.  Anyway, the trip was worth it for the beautiful sceneries and experiences, though some parts of it is considered sufferings for some.  Met 2 new great friends on that trip.  Although MooMoo is a Catholic, she really likes Dalai Lama's teachings and quotes.   One of his quote "In the practise of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher."

5. Loss of MooMoo's beloved brother.  This was something that MooMoo and family didn't expect that it would come so soon though it is something that cannot be avoided for his stage.  This made MooMoo realize that how 'Life is short' and we really got to cherish every moment and live life to the fullest.  Some things just don't have to take it so seriously, as at the end of the day, it may not be that important after all.  It would be great dying without any regrets.  MooMoo just wish that Cutie Pie will grow up healthily and happily.

6. Discover a new hobby: Balloon Sculpting.  Just something fun to entertain the kids.  No plans to change job to be a full time clown or balloonist.  Haha!  It could be fun entertaining people and making them happy, making balloons sculpture for them.  It's always good to continue to learn new things to keep the brains working.  

7. Letting go of the burden that has been bothering MooMoo for 2 years.  It certainly makes MooMoo feel better after talking things out, though never pursuing who is at fault.  Whatever that has happened had already happened and cannot be changed.  Therefore, there's no point pursuing further on the past as we cannot change the past.  "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." --- Carl Bard

8. A fulfilling trip with whole family during Christmas, away on a cruise.  Actually, what really matters is not the place but the gathering of the whole family together to spend some quality time together; eating and chatting together.  Cherish your family and do try spend more time with them, while you can.  Of course, it may not be easy for some with tight schedule at work and some others with certain commitments but definitely, if we put some effort to it, there is always a way to that. "If it is important, you will always find a way."

These are some areas MooMoo should further improve on next year 2013:

1. Stop Procrastinating! Sometimes, you will end up killing yourself.

2. Feed the soul at all times.  Body without a soul is nothing.

3. Flexibility... in both daily lives and physically.

4. Stop being so honest all the time! Sometimes, a little lie won't hurt you but the whole truth makes people unhappy...

5. Be more organized and take control in things!

MooMoo was sick on the last day of year 2011 and today on the last day of 2012, she is also sick.  Haha! Is this a routine on how to end each year?  MooMoo hopes that next year things will be different, with a "NEW" MooMoo.  Ganbatte!!! ^=^

* HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!!! May all be blessed with great health, joy and happiness in the year 2013. ^=^

Family Cruise 2012

It has been quite some time since MooMoo's last family trip.  MooMoo used to go for family trip during Chinese New Year every year till the past 2 years.... stopped going for family trip due to MooMoo's brother's conditions.  We did plan for a whole family trip together but MooMoo's brother just didn't have the luck and the chance to travel together with us.  Anyway, now he is better off in heaven with God, watching us wherever we are, especially watching over his little angel, growing up.

During Christmas, MooMoo and her family went for a family cruise.  Everyone went for the trip except for her SIL... married to her work as usual.  The cruise trip was with Star Cruises, boarding from Penang and stopped by 2 places: Phuket and Krabi, which takes up to 3 days 3 nights.  This is the 1st time MooMoo took a cruise and it could be her last time, as this is really not her cup of tea. :p

It was quite a tiring trip as MooMoo travelled all the way from Singapore to KL, then from KL to Penang to catch the cruise.  After the cruise, took bus from Penang to KL, then KL to Singapore again. It was really quite challenging travelling with baby and kid... up and down the ship... especially during the excursion trips, carrying all the needed stuff, the pram and them.  Hahaha!  

We took one of the smaller ship -> Star Cruise Libra... MooMoo's zodiac sign.  Haha!  It has a total of 10 decks in the ship; equipped with facilities like gym, basketball court, swimming pool, sauna, activities centres, restaurants, etc.

This is the ship taken from afar...

MooMoo's room... sharing with her 2 nephews...  the upper bunks can be folded...

MooMoo's room is at Deck 3... here's Cutie Pie checking out the waves in the sea...excited!

Cutie Pie's bear enjoying sunset by the window...

Swimming pool.... there's another smaller one for kids at the other side of the top deck...

You can jog at one of the deck specified with jogging track... MooMoo didn't bring her sneakers... as if got time to jog... hahaha... lazy of course... :p

One of the captain giving safety briefing... MooMoo thinks that the flimsy life jacket will not work very well if any of us really drop into the strong stormy waves... It is really dangerous for kids and babies as they do not have super small size life jackets for them... only smaller size for the bigger kids.  MooMoo's friend was jokingly telling MooMoo said if the end of the world and she's out in the rough sea, she will die drowning horribly.  Well, MooMoo told her friend, even if on land, if earthquake and you get swallowed by the earth, you will die horribly too... so not much of a difference.  MooMoo believe when the time comes, it will come... :p

This will be our life saver ship if there's any emergencies.  All are divided into groups and assigned to assemble at specific area nearing their life saver ship during emergencies.  MooMoo thought they would demo how people jump into the sea when required... but too bad no one did the demo.  Haha!

There's internet facilities in the ship too but MooMoo thinks that no one would actually utilise them as it is way to expensive.  It is 56cents per minute.  The WIFI is cheaper compared to this.  It is RM40 for 12 hours or RM38 for 24 hours but only can be used at common areas and not in the cabins.

There's a cute "BEAR BEAR" Christmas tree in the ship.  There's a lot of kiddo activities on the ship but only for 5 years to 12 years.  Too bad... we missed the Dora session, else Cutie Pie can meet Dora personally but Cutie Pie is a bit scared of the big dolls with human inside.  She thinks it's monsters.  Haha!  Trying hard to tell her it's not scary but she just won't go near them to take picture... even with Santa Claus... =.=!!

MooMoo brought some balloons and her pump on board and taught the boys how to do some of the balloons.  They had lots of fun, though a bit scared with the twisting at 1st.   Guess they wanna impress the girls to make the flowers.  LOL.

The ship stopped by Patong beach for about 12 hours for the 1st excursion trip.  We went for a short guided tour around Phuket-Patong area.  The guide brought us to visit the Cashew Nut place, Elephant Shrine, some jewellery factory selling jewelleries, some shopping outlet mall and lastly dropped us for dinner at a shopping mall, where we ate our Christmas dinner at Sizzler.

Patong Beach

The Elephant Shrine

Lots of different sizes and shapes of elephants all around...

Dropped by a place making Cashew Nuts... showing you how they remove the shell and made juice out of the cashew nut fruit... the juice tasted a bit weird and sour... but they said it is suppose to be good for digestion.  You can taste all you can at the shop... all types of flavoured cashew nuts...

Complimentary birthday cake from Star Cruise for Little Cutie as her birthday fall on 23 Dec.  It was just a small plain chocolate cake.  We decorated it with the christmas ornaments from other cupcakes in the buffet line.  Haha!

There were Christmas Eve celebration and farewell celebration on the last night at the ship, with the crew singing and dancing together with everyone.  There's free food for the whole day in 3 specified restaurants based on the timing provided for Breakfast, Lunch, Tea Time, Dinner and Supper.  Personally, MooMoo thinks that the food ain't that great... maybe coz it's FREE?!?  Haha!  It's not even a 3 star hotel standard.  One thing MooMoo cannot stand is the tea and coffee comes with sugar in the pot and it's DAMN SWEET!!! 

The 2nd stopover was at Krabi for about 6 hours.  There isn't much to do at Krabi compared to Phuket. It would be more interesting to go for the island hopping or do some snorkelling but with babies around, it is not so convenient.  Therefore, we just went around checking out some Krabi attractions.

Mud crabs... nice Aesop Fable on "The crab and its mother" stating that the parents must teach their children to be well behaved, have self discipline and respect the elder to suit the motto of Krabi "Lively town, Lovely people".  If everyone apply this, the world will be a better place.  Haha!

Big huge mud crab!

KRABI: Lively town, Lovely people

Although it was super tiring after the whole trip, MooMoo really enjoyed herself spending quality time  with her family.  Really meant it by quality time as there's no internet on the phone so MooMoo could not spend time playing with her iPhone.  Haha!  It was really great bonding with the kids, especially her 2 big nephews and her Little Cutie.

* "No family is perfect… We argue, we fight. We even stop talking to each other at times, but in the end, family is family… the love will always be there." Cherish your family and do spend more time with them, while you have the chance.  ^=^

Eats, Shoots & Leaves

Interesting book... haven't finish reading it but the book cover catches MooMoo's eyes and after reading the review, she decided to own the book.  Haha!

Is punctuations important?!?  Well the below 2 sentences says it all... ^=^

A woman, without her man, is nothing.

A woman: without her, man is nothing.

* Sometimes, certain words or sentences, if not phrase properly, it certainly could cause some misunderstanding... especially to some who are more sensitive in nature... 

Christmas 2012

"CHRISTMAS" is one season that is loved by many around the world, even the non Christian society, except maybe the Jews.  Everyone loves to celebrate the seasons of joy and giving as well as sharing during Christmas.  Well, Christmas is not just about Christmas trees, Santa Clause, Snowmen and presents only.  It is actually a day to remember the "birth of Jesus Christ".  Anyway, MooMoo personally thinks that the season of giving do not have to start and end only during Christmas.  Everyday, everyone can learn to be more giving to make the world a better place and giving does not mean material stuff but giving at heart.

Well, MooMoo enjoy checking out the Christmas decorations every year but this year, she didn't explore much on them but still manage to snap some random pictures here and there.  It just makes one HAPPY just looking at the beautiful decorations.  This year, Orchard road's Christmas decorations looks a bit 'Chinese New Year' theme.  Haha!

These are taken at Midvalley....

This giant Christmas tree is at Takashimaya....every year, same tree but different decor....

This is taken outside AMK Hub...

This is taken outside Orchard Central... noticed, this year lots of OWL decor...

This is taken at ION Orchard... a bit giant tree...lighting not very good that day...

Found this cute Snowman outside National Geographic store at Vivo City... made from cups...

Well, this year MooMoo didn't have that much of Christmas mood compared to the past couple of years but she still enjoyed herself with the company of her great friends.  It was fun preparing all the gifts for all her close friends and she managed to made some balloons for the kids.  No cards making and personal crafted gifts this year.  MooMoo had an early celebration for Christmas as she went for a family trip during Christmas.

MooMoo got wonderful gifts from all her great friends.  Thanks everyone!!! You know who you are... It's been great knowing and having you as MooMoo's friend.  ^=^

This year, MooMoo didn't buy any gifts for her colleagues but when she went back to office today, her table is filled with gifts.  Really thoughtful of them.... makes MooMoo feel a bit guilty.  Next year, MooMoo will be good and be her own good self again.  Ganbatte!!!

Lastly, MooMoo wanna wish everyone a "MERRY CHRISTMAS"!!!  Well, never too late coz there's 12 days of Christmas like how it is being sung in the song?!?  Hahaha....

* MooMoo's wish for Christmas is for everyone to be HAPPY always... May we all be blessed and be grateful of what we have... there are always a lot of people out there whom are not as fortunate as us... GOD bless everyone! ^=^

20-12-2012

A lot of people have been posting in Facebook about the end of the world, which is just a day away.  Well, there's also a lot of questions being asked, such as...

- What will you want to do if it's the last day?

- Who do you want to be with?

- What do you want to eat?

- What will be your last wishes?

- What you regret not doing?

etc...

Hahaha, MooMoo guess if the world really comes to an end, there's nothing we could do about it.  Anyway, MooMoo will have no regrets since she will be going home to spend time with her family for one last time before the year 2012 ends.  MooMoo have faith that the world will not come to an end so soon.  MooMoo will leave that to God's hands and not worry so much about it.  Life goes on...

* Had a great workout in BB and Sculpt today.  Looking forward to MooMoo's family trip ->> Superstar Libra Cruise ^=^