B r i n g M e B a c k T o L i f e .

Reality. . .

Back to Art & Design

After taking a long break from arts & design and away from the outside world, I decided to start being creative all over again in KL. All my things are still in Penang but since I am so eager and couldn't wait to start, I decided to do some art supplies shopping. Knowing me, I can go crazy in art stores and I tend to buy everything that I come across. This is what I got yesterday:

A few stacks of coloured paper



Some brushes

A few painting canvas


Tape dispenser

Glass Deco


Cute Stickers

Tack It

Acrylic Paint


Staple Gun

and not forgetting..

Peter Rabbit Apron for my baking class tomorrow! yay.

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Penny Wise, Pound Foolish / Cheapskate?

How can some people be so absofreakinglutely cheapskate but thinks they are the best of the best?

Nearly everyone has met the ultimate cheapskate in their life at some point. Someone who gets along in life spending next to nothing for things and services. Reality check: Everyone loves saving money, cutting back and reducing expenses. However, sometimes there is a tendency to focus on the wrong things while you're busy feeling good about controlling your budget & reducing little costs here and there, every once in a while you neglect the larger picture.

Here are some examples:
1. Parking and “just running in” without feeding the meter a quarter, but returning to find a parking ticket attached to your windshield.

2. Buying the least expensive clothing and shoes, but having to replace the wardrobe frequently because of poor quality.

3. Not taking your spouse out for an occasional night out only to pay for the divorce lawyers because the romance is dead.

4. Not taking your car in for a proper maintenance (including tires), then having a car wreck due to poor tires or brakes.

5. Attends a costume party but do not want to spend a dime on costumes or at least try to set the mood.

6. Expecting your employees to perform and deliver good work but are not willing to give them the pay they deserve.

7. Buying such cheap toilet paper then you end up using more than you would otherwise.

8. Underpaying employees then scrambling to handle their work when they leave for better jobs with your competitors.

9. Saving money by not going to the doctor for regular check-ups or taking the bare minimum health insurance plan, but having to pay a large sum in an emergency.

10. Paying for something and expects to get a certain amount back someday.

I don't get why some people are so stingy and cheapskate in their daily life. They rather spend their money on something stupid which does not benefit them than use the money to pay for something else which is worth the cent. I came across quite a few people in this category and I find it amusing to see how they want to keep their standards up but are reluctant or do not want to spend any dime on certain important things in life. These narrow-minded people thinks that by doing so, they lose their money. They think they can escape the public perspective on things but the question is, how long can they get away with this?

Stingy and Cheapskate definition:
Stingy is careful with money; being greedy.

Cheapskate is someone who's worse: doesn't tip, gives the worst presents, expects more of people etc.

It would be interesting to get some replies on this topic. Ok here we go!

Letting Go

To "let go" means not to worry about the future, but look forward to what might happen.
To "let go" does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else.
To "let go" is not to cut myself off, it's the realisation I can't control another.
To "let go" is not to enable, but to allow learning from natural consequences.
To "let go" is to admit powerlessness, which means the outcome is not in my hands.
To "let go" is not try to change or blame another, it's to make the most of myself.
To "let go" is not to care for, but to care about.
To "let go" is not to fix, but to be supportive.
To "let go" is not to judge, but to allow others to affect their own destinies.
To "let go" is not to be protective, it's to permit another to face reality.
To "let go" is not to deny, but to accept.
To "let go" is not to intrude, worry or argue, but instead to search out my own shortcomings and correct them.
To "let go" is not to regret the past, but to grow and live for the future.
To "let go" is to fear less, and love more.

Don't Hate, Appreciate!

"You may not be her first, her last or her only. She loved before, she may love again. But if she loves you now, if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad and miss her when she's not there".

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H E L L O !

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Ideas and Creative Design!

In further attempt to procrastinate my endless work, I came across a brilliant idea of turning half of my room space to a fun and colorful scrapbook space. I did some research on scrapbook rooms on google and came up with some amazing photos. Its making me go crazy with all the ideas on my mind. And now after looking at those photos, I am just lustful that I don't have enough space to decorate the way I want to. But its okay, I'll find some way to make it look good. Yup yup.


Every scrapbooker wants a room like this. With the touch of sweetness, creativity, fun, colourful and neatness, this could bring out the perfect mood & generate lovely creative ideas! Just look at the arrangement and the storage. It's like being in a scrapbook heaven. Don't you think so? I am in loveeeeee loveeeeee loveeeeee. ♡♥♡♥

Luck was not on my side but I'm not complaining. ;)

Many people avoid entering contests because they feel that they'll never really win. However, luck is only the smallest and least important part of winning fantastic prizes.To consistently win in a competition, you really need the Three P's - Patience, Perseverance, and a Positive Attitude. Although I've entered many of the competitions in the past, I've never been lucky enough to win anything, even in the lucky draws my number gets nowhere near. Oh wait, maybe I have won once in a 'stylish dress-up' contest during my school prom but I don't think its counted. Haha Okay,back to the topic.


This morning, CST Production & Lynda Rahim Kuala Lumpur announced the result of What's Hot Is Getting Hotter contest and as expected, I wasn't the lucky one. But, I'm not gonna complain. Maybe it's just not my luck. I believe that maybe there's something better waiting for me. Well, they say that good things come to those who wait, and while we found that to be true we also sense that better things may come to those who wait longer and try harder.
A lot seems to be heartbreaking nowadays, but I choose to smile for I know there's some things that's gonna be alright. Although I am not the chosen one, I am glad I got to share my dreams with others and knowing that they could relate to my story itself is good enough to me. Winning isn't everything. Deep down I know I'm a winner and I'm proud of myself for even trying. Bravo Feesha! To everyone who feel the same as me, don't ever give up because winners don't quit, quitters don't win. Whatever happens, we need to face it with an open mind and try our best. I believe that one day, my time will come and when the time comes, it will remain that way forever!


I was born to win, but to be a winner, I must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win. But expectations could also lead to giant disappointment. If you can't accept losing, you can't win.
Winning is not everything, but the effort to win is. That's what learning is, after all; not whether we lose the game, but how we lose and how we've changed because of it and what we take away from it that we never had before, to apply to other games. Losing, in a curious way, is winning.

The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, learn about them, or even seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Remember, success in not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts. So, never ever give up!

My Dream Wedding

Dream wedding, like fairy tales, are something that little girls believe in all their lives. We all know the tale of Cinderella, who danced at the ball with a handsome prince, lost her slipper and The Prince later finds her by going door to door to find the beautiful girl who fit the shoe. It shows how dreams do come true and how every girl wants to be rescued. I have pictured myself and dreamed about being swept by my prince charming and then live happily every after, just like Cinderella. Though now i am all grown up, my dream of having a Fairy Tale wedding did not diminish. There are many types of weddings, be it on top of a mountain, by the beach during the sunset, in the garden or just a simple closed ceremony in a hall. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of a big lavish fairytale wedding with a big poofy white gown, walking on rose petals, having a beautiful 3-tier cake, colorful fresh flowers, swans, ice sculptures, white doves, tons of guests, classical songs playing in the background and last but not least; dancing with my prince charming. As I grew older, I never stopped believing in my fairytale. Nothing much has changed except the part about having tons of guests over.

As I grew older, I realized that to create a magical and beautiful wedding, all you need is: the person you want to spend your life with, your family and your closed friends. Unlike when I was a little girl, planning a huge "no budget" wedding is completely different. Where as now, my wedding have to be budget friendly. Along the process of planning a beautiful wedding, bit-by-bit I'm starting to find myself and understand what truly makes me feel happy. I want the day to be real and meaningful and be filled with love and honor.

My dream wedding includes a quaint solemnization ceremony at home followed by an outdoor reception on the following day. Talk about an outdoor reception, I just want something simple or in other words; just like a breath of fresh air! My taste could be different from others as I want something that is a little different and unique. Bright and cheery colors always have a way of making me smile. I'm a big fan of the color yellow because it is so fun and classy. It just radiates such happy energy and there is simply no denying the impact it has. I just love all the fun ways you can infuse yellow into your big day. Pairing yellow with fun colors like apple green, aqua, orange and a touch of gray is a recipe that just burst with personality. The combination of these colors is full of sunshine and packed full of personality. I love how these colors balance one another.

SAVE THE DATE

For a start, I plan to send out Save The Date cards to family and closed friends so that they are well aware of the date. The card would be in Orange, White and Aqua. The color combination is so refreshing.

INVITATION CARD

For the wedding invitation, each guest will receive a lovely letterpress invitations printed in either orange ink or aqua ink with cute ribbons.

BRIDE

I would love to have a classy yet beautiful wedding gown. It can be a traditional old-fashioned fit-n-flare lacey dress or a simple ball gown with details.

THE HAIRSTYLE & HAND BOUQUET

It's either the vintage style birdcage veil which has accented with a gorgeous and whimsical flower or just a simple veil to blend with the dress.

I just love how the use of just one type of flower in bouquets makes for such a bold statement. To coordinate, I plan to tie up my hair into a bun and wear a single flower in my hair. It will look unique and sweet at the same time.

GROOM

My prince charming will be wearing a dark gray tuxedo with a cute bow. :)

Groomsmen will be dressed in lighter gray tuxedos and green stripped/orange polka dots neckties on to match which will make the guys look both handsome and fun.

BRIDESMAIDS

I am planning to dress the bridesmaids in lime green or orange gowns that have sort of casual elegance to them. Each bridesmaid will wear a unique style which will make the bridal look both fun and unique. To accent their attire, I suggest each of them to wear strappy green or orange shoes depending on the color of their dress.

To add a little elegance, broaches will be attach. The ladies will be carrying bouquets of orange & green and centerpiece designed to coordinate. Bouquets are hand tied with satin ribbon and will be made for a nice contrast to the dress color.

THE DETAILS

Charming details like fresh flowers in every corner, balloons, bubble machine and photo booth will set the tone for this casual and fun affair.

THE NEWLYWEDS AISLE, ENTRANCE

The whole reception will be dressed up with paper lanterns and the trees will twinkle with the glow of candle light. Other details that stand out to me will be the rose petals covered aisle as a replacement for red carpet.

CENTERPIECES

For a unique spin on centerpieces, simple arrangements of flowers are placed on each table.

WEDDING CAKE

For a wedding cake, I don't mind getting something extraordinary with creative touches.

TABLE & CHAIRS

To add some flair to the wedding reception, unique & creative table numbers will be designed in elegant fonts. Tables will be dressed in a light aqua blue linen and floral table runners layered to add both visual interest and texture. Tied to the chairs are blue and orange cascading ribbons which will add both a touch of fun and a touch of whimsy.

GUESTS

Guests will be treated to an array of treats both salty and sweet. In addition, as favors to my guest, there will also be some gourmet popcorn and guests are encouraged to treat themselves to a bag full.

There will also be cupcakes, macaroons & chocolates for people with sweet tooth.

Guest will also be treated to sweet tea served in mason jars with homemade cookies.

Creative packaging of personalized chocolate bar/mints and a thank you note will be made for the guest to bring home.

THE GOODBYES

As the night come to an end, the newlyweds will hop on a bicycle built for two with a sign attached to the back that read "Just Married" or "..and they lived happily ever after".

The casual vibe of this wedding is one that guests will truly appreciate and would remember for years to come.

InsyaAllah.

Fairy tales are stories and are made up, but dream weddings can come true. Dreams Do Come True If Only We Wish Hard Enough.

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//Photos taken from Google Images and private collection.

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