Some Old Pictures of Her

I think Mom was still in high school

On my graduation day

On her weeding day

Not sure when this one was taken (for one of her ID card)

Left to right : Mom, Granny, Mom's elder sister, Mom's younger brother and his wife



The Demon's Lexicon

I didn't really read this book (~.~), skipped some of the chapters. Kindda boring I should say.

First chapter, instantly brought the memory of Supernatural TV series (with Dean and Sam as the main character).

Still readable during free time ^_^

Wintercraft

I got the cover by googling, not scanning ^_^

This book is good, tense, rapid, and solid.

Interesting characters. And how the author arrange the ending is quite nice (there are books, which you just knew how they gonna end up since the first chapter).

Once I started with the first page, just couldn't stop up till the end. 328 pages is just telling the few days adventure of 15 years old Kate Winters (few days only!!). Must be hell of days.

Good readings ^_^

Paper Model - House with Calendar (Again) ~~

Had the idea of making the castle, but then the printer ink is not enough for at least 40 coloured pages >.<

Still good enogh for another house though. This one is alot better then the first one. Got the trick done well now.

Special thanks to www.fold4world.com. Got the design, include instruction from here. Just click on the pictures.

Happy crafting ^_^



Paper Model - House with Calendar

 

I'd been seeing this design for few days, and wait to have time to build this. And finally....

Really a nice one. Paper model with calendar (adjustable for all years, the calendar part is rotatable ^_^).
The result is not as nice as I thought it would be. Material is the main reason. Should had used thicker paper (I use 70-80 g of A4, while it should be 100 g or more). But when you use heavier paper, make sure to use better glue also.

Special credit to www.fold4world.com. Love this. My favourite part is ... the chimney (sooo cute).
The design and assembly instruction is available for free (in pdf).
Compare with the first one I made (Rumpelstiltskin paper model, this one is quite tricky). Took hours to finish this one. Lot of fun though. Looking for castle for next project (may take weeks I guess)

Have fun with the paperwork ^_^

The Amulet of Samarkand - from the Bartimaeus Trilogy

Fiuuuhhhh, finally finish with this book, after few days (512 pages to read) ^_^

The first trilogy of Bartimaeus, a 5000 years old genie. With his little master Nathaniel (a.k.a. John Mandrake), they were involved in murder and bloody intrigue. Lucky for them Bartimaeus is a very experienced demon ^_^

The author done a really good job with the plot and climax, plus all the details (in the footnotes. honestly, there's so many important information in the footnote). All the characters are well described. It's a bestseller anyway.

No further comment, just grab it and happy reading ^_^

Not Just a Witch

Another Ibbotson's book.

Realy a good one. Thought me about real friendship. Highly recommended, not just for children ^_^

Telling about two witches, had been friend forever, and wanted to make the world a better place to live in. Heckie (she can turn people to animals, only bad people of course) and Dora (she can turn people bacome stones, also bad people only). But then, because of a silly incident, they turned away from their friendship, and a really bad guy took the advantage of this.
In their mission to make a better world, they met really nice kids, who have really important part in their mission, Hackie's familiar the Dragon-Worm (half dragon, half warm), miserable ghost who live in Dora's wardrobe. And not just them to help, there's also a group of witches with their magic.
How things end up between them? Will they be able to make the world better place, with less bad people? Grab the book and let's have the adventure.

Happy Reading ^^

The Secret of Platform 13

This was the first Ibbotson's book that I read few years ago. Sure very recommended for children's reading.

Main story is about group of "rescuers". There's an ogre (one eye ogre), old witch (who forget most of the things at most of the time), hag (who feels not bad enough), and a fey (with flowers and plants all over). This unique team wonder around London looking for the Prince. Prince of the Island where they live (the island itself is not in our dimension of course). Imagine how exiting their adventure could be. Plus, they only have 9 days to complete their mission, or they will be trapped here for 9 years, until the gate open again.

Let's have the adventure...

Happy reading ^^


Paper Model - Rumpelstiltskin



Inspired by one of TV show (Hitam Putih on Trans-7), discussed about a comunity of paper-model, I decided to made one myself.

This one is very simple, only 1 page of design. Got the design from www.hp.com (thanks alot, love it so much). Not a very bad result, cause I'm using hp printer at home. Still not perfect, there's still white edges left un-cut and some part not glued perfectly.

The design is free to download with assembly instruction. Other characters also available, e.g. Shrek.

Prepare the scissor and glue ... and Happy folding ^_^

Which Witch?

Another book ^_^

The author is Eva Ibbotson. This is the second of Ibbotson's book that I read. The first one was The Secret of Platform 13. Will get to this book book after this.

Really recommended for children. Though I read most of Grimm and Andersen tales during my childhood, I would read Ibbotson's if I did found one back then.

Which Witch had won Anne Spencer Lindberg Prize for category of children fantasy novel in 2001, and as runner-up for prestigious Carniage Medal award during first publication in 1979.

Since I have read The Secret of Platform 13, I think, the whole idea of the story is kindda similar. Very good stories, I must say.

Here's a bit of the story.

Which Witch is about a great Wizard, Arriman, looking for a great wizard to replace him. His search end up with him looking for a wife through a contest, to find the darkest witch. But there's one white witch, Belladona, who joined the contest with help of a mysterious young boy, Terence, and her new familiar, Rover (a worm). The story gets more interesting with all kinds of witches joining the contest, from half mermaid witch, twin witches who always fight one another, up to an enchantress. Wow, what will happen at the contest, and will Arriman able to find a great witch to replace him?....

Go through the book and enjoy the adventure.

Happy Reading ^_^

We Love You - We Miss You (Always)

This is My Mom. We went to visit her this morning.
It has been 2 years since she passed away because of stroke. It was friday morning, 3rd of September, 2010.
Feels like living in a dream since then. Still remember  horrific days in the hospital, through the surgery and all.
Took me 2 long years to realise that it's not our turn anymore to keep her safe and to keep her happy, it's God's turn now.
I guess it will take me longer to get rid of this envy to everyone who still have their Mom.

Dear Mom,
I do have one last request. Please be happy.
Love,
Your Doughter