Hilarious!
I can't believe it's been months since I've blogged here. While things have changed, nothing has changed as well. The niece and nephews are growing and maturing. Work, home are constant and not changing. I've done a lot of stuff and I've done a lot of nothing. My 20th High School reunion just passed by. Where has the time gone?
I've reignited or maybe it's more like I've begun to focus more on my creative self. Recently, I took a photography class and have been getting more and more into card making. Fancy papers, adhesive, punchers, stamps... it's my meditation. You can find me at Studio Julz.
Off I go to get my craft on!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday, October 30, 2009
New York City
New York City! It's a wonderful town. I finally made it there and spent several glorious days eating, watching Broadway shows, seeing Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig in "A Steady Rain", shopping, touring this fantastic city. I heart NYC!Saturday, September 5, 2009
Oh Baby
On August 27, my newest nephew was born into this world. I was there from the time my sister-
in-law was at 4cm until he emerged. This little guy was clear that he wasn't going to make it easy to make his grand entrance but after mommy's perseverance, he emerged just before midnight with a loud, strong cry. He is one of the most beautiful people in my life. Seeing him just moments after he was born is an experience I will never forget. I finally held him the next day, after all the tiring excitement of the previous night. Holding him in my arms, I found myself softly speaking to him in Chinese which is odd since English is my first language. But the rhythm of the language was lulling and familiar.
An unexpected moment for me was when they put him on my sis-in-law's chest for the first time. I happened to be standing right next to her and hearing her sigh and the look on her face, I felt the world stop and a moment of pure satisfaction envelope around us. I pray that someday I will have a similar experience.
Welcome little one! I'm so glad you're here.
in-law was at 4cm until he emerged. This little guy was clear that he wasn't going to make it easy to make his grand entrance but after mommy's perseverance, he emerged just before midnight with a loud, strong cry. He is one of the most beautiful people in my life. Seeing him just moments after he was born is an experience I will never forget. I finally held him the next day, after all the tiring excitement of the previous night. Holding him in my arms, I found myself softly speaking to him in Chinese which is odd since English is my first language. But the rhythm of the language was lulling and familiar.An unexpected moment for me was when they put him on my sis-in-law's chest for the first time. I happened to be standing right next to her and hearing her sigh and the look on her face, I felt the world stop and a moment of pure satisfaction envelope around us. I pray that someday I will have a similar experience.
Welcome little one! I'm so glad you're here.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
NYC, Here I Come
I'm going. Yippee, I'm going. With little on my touristy agenda, I plan to pretend to be a New Yorker for a few days. I am so excited!
C&C in town for a visit
I love them. I don't have kids but they are my closest people to them; my beloved niece and nephew. My cousin was getting married so the whole family was in town to celebrate and witness the nuptials. C&C came too and for one night their parents went off on an overnight date and my parents and I hung out with them. I've loved them at every age they've been through. Now that their a tween and a teen, they are a new delight. A new experience for my psyche. With their parents away, they turned to me for security and entertainment. We had the best time laughing, joking, singing, jumping (oh, the jumping pictures... they still make me smile), exploring, eating, and more laughing.
Some of my favorite days!
Some of my favorite days!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Decluttering: Moving Furniture
Your home is supposed to be your sanctuary. I've been staring at mine for months now thinking "how do I make this my sanctuary...what can I do to make this space fresh and inspiring". I am met with silence and the dampening of my creative spirit.
My younger brother (who is actually older than me... let's call him "little brother") and sister-in-law who are expecting their first child soon so they have been eagerly nesting. Part of their nesting efforts included decluttering to make room for the baby. Lucky me, I'm the receiver of their generosity. Last weekend, they called me and said "we're ready to move the shelf to your place". This isn't any old shelf, but a very large one that my brother renovated years ago. I wasn't expecting to get furniture at this time but I had no choice but to accept since it was the only time they were available. This sudden offer forced me to quickly decide what I was going to do with the remaining furniture left in that room where the shelf would be residing. A small desk sat there holding a TV, though originally intended for a computer. Over the years, its intentions had been altered. I decided to place this small desk in a corner of my kitchen facing the family room TV. So, now it sits in this perfectly placed corner.
This small movement of putting an "old" desk in a new space has created a new vision of functionality and creativity. I now have a convenient work space where I can keep my laptop, mail, and basic office supplies. Originally kept in my home office space, I found that my clutter usually ended up in the kitchen and not quite making it up the stairs to the office, causing my main area of living to be messy and uncomfortable. The flow of positive energy was definitely off kilter. I'm not finished organizing this space, but the creative juices are flowing vigorously.
Because I now have a "communication center" in my kitchen, it has opened up other areas for reorganization. I am once again excited about my living space.
My younger brother (who is actually older than me... let's call him "little brother") and sister-in-law who are expecting their first child soon so they have been eagerly nesting. Part of their nesting efforts included decluttering to make room for the baby. Lucky me, I'm the receiver of their generosity. Last weekend, they called me and said "we're ready to move the shelf to your place". This isn't any old shelf, but a very large one that my brother renovated years ago. I wasn't expecting to get furniture at this time but I had no choice but to accept since it was the only time they were available. This sudden offer forced me to quickly decide what I was going to do with the remaining furniture left in that room where the shelf would be residing. A small desk sat there holding a TV, though originally intended for a computer. Over the years, its intentions had been altered. I decided to place this small desk in a corner of my kitchen facing the family room TV. So, now it sits in this perfectly placed corner.
This small movement of putting an "old" desk in a new space has created a new vision of functionality and creativity. I now have a convenient work space where I can keep my laptop, mail, and basic office supplies. Originally kept in my home office space, I found that my clutter usually ended up in the kitchen and not quite making it up the stairs to the office, causing my main area of living to be messy and uncomfortable. The flow of positive energy was definitely off kilter. I'm not finished organizing this space, but the creative juices are flowing vigorously.
Because I now have a "communication center" in my kitchen, it has opened up other areas for reorganization. I am once again excited about my living space.
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