Jewelry Making

Hello hello!

So lately I've been taking Jewelry lesson and here is a proof for it. I finally understand how they make jewelry through years of looking and trying to figure out. I will master my skill, start selling and make some money from this stuff. Honestly I'm obsess with it now. This is my third piece: a necklace with turquoise (I'm still learning names of the beads and stones). My first piece is broken... and my second is a cute pair of earrings but only have one hook. To conclude, this is my very first perfect piece.

I'm hoping to sell it for $20... I know you don't think so haha Oh well keep waiting because I'm gonna make better and better piece. I just love creating creative things with my hand. It makes life less boring isn't it? :)

Art and Kids

Are you having trouble finding something FUN to do with kids?

Are you baby-sitting and have no idea what to do with them?

Try ART! It will take you off the fear of having kids over. I can guarantee you PAINTING is a miracle ....

Okay! Done with the whole advertising stuff up there. Hello, I'm back!

The last three days, I was the "favourite sissy" to these lovely, adorably fun kids :D Of course I'm always the favourite sis of my little cousin up there. Very proud of myself! The two girls at the top are my cousin and a family friend's. They stayed overnight at my house. My room was the "kingdom of fun" *very fun kingdom's name* I brought markers and colour pencils out and oh my god they LOVE drawing *seriously* It makes me so happy they tell me they want to become a fashion designer. I know I know they will change their mind somehow later on, but it's great to kinda be the one who support them in this kind of thing. I tell them to just alway draw and paint and be creative.

The two inspiring and fun day ended fast with lots of artwork for the two to bring home.

(they didn't want to go :D haha)

This very cute girl is a close family's friend as well, she came here today. She is a great painter! She painted houses and flowers and me as well. Very cute little me :D My little bro is well a great little dude.

Some artsy stuff we did!

Wondering how to get started?

Get some paint out and draw something. The little one will take your version of "whatever" and makes it their very creative own one, and of course always tell them they are doing great and their work is absolutely awesome! (For me, the effort that they put in is a great step to becoming a creative later on and that's why everything they do is absolutely awesome! :D)

Tet in Saigon

It's the time of the year again. Tet, the new year welcoming the Golden Tiger.

We did our shopping yesterday, and wow how noisy and crowded it was. I'm staying here this holiday. We have food stack to the top of our fridge.

I was working all day preparing for the coming of new year's eve. There are so many things to do! It's like Christmas in the West except much bigger here. The preparation is longer than how Tet last. We have to clean the house, decorate it, cook lots and lots of food. And as a buddhist, we offer buddha, the land god and my ancestors a meal consist with all sort of food. (After that, you eat it, because it brings you blessing) There are prayers to be made, fruit dishes to put up and paper to burn (it is my job this year to burn the clothing, gold, money made by paper for the gods)

The fruit dish must have 5 types of fruit. Watermelon is a must, Pamelo and others you can choose. There are traditional dishes like Banh Chung and Banh Day, pickles, chickens more more and more. Although eat vegetarian on New Year bring you good luck. Flowers and trees are sold everywhere. It's my favourite time of the year because my entire house is filled with nature. It's beautiful!

Another thing about Tet is that you get presents, taboos, I still get lucky red pocket! and everyone seems exceptionally nicer (not any of the sellers... they get lots of money during Tet) and well it brings

Hmm but think again, we had a great dinner tonight, with family and friends. The work to be done isn't over yet. School didn't close until yesterday, which was really a pain. I don't think they've quite understand or see the real work behind Tet.

Oh well, I'm off to more things to do! Wish you all a happy, prosperous year of the Tiger. Fill your pocket with money!

GUNG HI FAT CHOY!

See you in the year of the tiger!

Powerlinerflyers by Wes Johnson

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I am stunned still when I watch this beautiful video. It's so inspiring and so beautiful and I just have to share it with you. Be inspired!

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Back from Cambodia!

I'm back from the beautiful kingdom of Cambodia, more like 4 days ago.

Post for the tattoo I drew and for the photos I took. It was such a wonderful trip and so much love and enjoyment. Of course like all time, I love spending time with these beautiful kids. It filled my heart with so much love, so much happiness. I have no word to describe how I feel but amazing and awesome.

I haven't catch much sleep back from those 4 days waking up early (4 something...) to charge camera 's battery. I'm not complaining about looking after cameras, I like having things occupied me... haha Well, I have more books, great movies and awesome clothes plus super duper awesome memories. Check the site to find out more about our days!

I better catch some sleep because I have been stressed out the whole week. Artistic photography from the trip will be on the next post.