7 days of wake...

Everything happened and ended with a blink...

It hit quite hard on me as I always wanted to tighten the relationship with my grandparents ever since my maternal grandfather left us before I could say anything to him..

But somehow, there seems a barrier or something that is stopping me. Something that I have to overcome fast before I lose it again.

Last September was a hard one for me and my family. My ah gong fainted and was admitted to the hospital. Doctor's comments then wasn't positive, 2 weeks of survival if he still rejects dialysis.

He was a tough man I must say...
"Nothings wrong" he would say to comfort/ make us less worried. But my heart aches... because I could only hear his voice getting weaker and weaker and at last... he lost all his strength few days after he was brought back home.

That very morning, right before I leave my house for work, I picked up a call from my aunt and I broke the news to my dad.

We prepared and went to my ah gong's house. I heard sniffing sounds when I reached and I told myself to hang it there because I know this would be the best for him.

Walked into his room and looked at him one more time. I touched him and said in my heart, " I love you, ah gong... and you will be at a better place~".

We held 7 days of wake, little more days then the normal as our family is pretty huge and he was also once a businessman and the founder of a clan and we expect quite a lot of people visiting.

The last 7 days with ah gong...

As we need to take care of the wake, we "worked" on shifts with our uncles and aunties. The grandchildren take turns to overnight for the 7 days and one of our cousin got this "bed" for us.

Lots of wreaths flowers and blankets from visitors.

Blanket from the Aljunied GRC.

This represent the individual clans/associations. Some were under my ah gong and others were my first uncle's. 

The front of a Taoist wake.

There were 2 group of associations representatives who came and played the instruments for ah gong. I understood from my dad that ah gong used to love the songs. They played different type of music and I can't remember their names for it. But, they were different because it originate from different province of China.

One of the instruments: "ya kar" - It means coconut shell in Hokkien because it is made of coconut shell.

"Production" department...

"Finance" department...

A picture with my nephews..

The night I overnight with the rest of my cousins...

We challenged to fold jin shan for ah gong.

Dear over night with me at the wake too and he completed himself a full bag of papers. 

Washing the dishes too, so next day uncles and aunties do not have to worry about it.

The last night.....

The last dinner together before we start our prayers.

While waiting for the prayers to start.

Ah gong's great grand children.

And on the last day, it was of course the most painful day for us.

The last time to we see ah gong.

Band engaged by the son-in-laws.

All the grandchildren forked out money to engage lion dance troupe to send ah gong. The last thing we did for him and it is also his favorite.

All mum prepared this leg padding for us to send ah gong off as we gonna walk a very long distance for the send off.

Lastly, someone posted a video on youtube for the send off: 

Ah gong was cemented at Mandai Crematorium Columbarium. The pain of losing him and the pain when we see his coffin being pushed to cement stayed clearly in my mind.

I'm thankful for being his grand daughter and be in Poh family. Though the last few days he couldn't remember my name, I'll always remember the last words we spoke. 

The next day, we collected his ashes and placed in the temple and packed his and ah ma stuff.

A photo of ah gong & ah ma when they were young.

The phone card they used.

Their belongings I'm keeping

Found a picture when daddy & mummy know each other for a month ... DATING!!!

Most of their grandchildren and ah gong and ah ma...

I really feel that family relations are very important. I felt the bonding from my father and his siblings and from the whole Poh family. Stories from daddy and cousins, old days pictures...

I really gonna miss the times we are together during chinese new year eves when we are much more younger. The bond and the crowd... Now, both ah gong and ah ma have gone to a better place, I really hope that this very strong bond will not fade off as the times come by and I'm sure its something ah gong is wishing for too.

Twelve2sixteen

Hi peeps....I'm so bored at work as my stuff are completed... T__T

So now I'm gonna share with you guys my new blogshop that I opened with Yvonne...

and its....

TWELVE2SIXTEEN

 

There you go.... Just like our blogshop name, we are selling size UK 12 - UK 16!!! Its a more targetted group for people like me~ *sad* But nevertheless, we know and we deeply understand the difficulties to find nice and cheap clothings for our size...

Therefore, we've decided to do this together...


" Twelve2sixteen is a newly established online boutique that brings in pretty and affordable clothing for curvy ladies. All items are individually hand picked and tried to ensure it suits all the curvy ladies.
 
Fret no more, ladies. We are here to revamp the new confidence in you. Simply sit back, relax and start clicking back all the beautifully created apparels just for you~ "


YAY!!! From my own experience, Its very important to have confidence in order to look pretty.. We hope our clothes can bring more confidence in you!!

I'm once a very low self-esteem girl... Even till now, sometimes I couldnt make myself do somethings becuse of my size... But slowly, with effort in dressing up, and pushing my limits, its getting better!! So if I can do it, every other people can too!!! =)

We have already launched our very first collection... Here are some of our collection:

 

 

 

 

Nice hor? If somehow you can't recognise, I'm the model... =___="

Like it pretty ladies? There are more to come in our next collection!!!
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!!!

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OK!!! So Joined already??!?! now I'm all eggcited to serve you girls!! Wee O Weet!!

And lastly, I finally updated the " EVENTS/REVIEW" page!!! Weeee...

Wow~ 2 months of dust...

Hello everybody...

WOW!!! I saw a 2 months thick dust in this space.... Arrrr... blame on my laziness...

BUT I do have a lot to share!! :
* my FIRST big dance performance last week...

* my second BKK trip with loads of good buys..

* DIY tutorial on acid denims...

* 2 nail tutorials for leopard print & lace (you will know if you always been following me on twitter)

* the best app for android!! Not sure if I mentioned before, but I have ditched apple for Samsung...

* my new blogshop with my gf... and I'm preparing to open another shop for my handmade stuff, before I could not contain myself...LOL, but need to sort out my time first... Xp

* there are alot more things that I cant recall now... BUT most importantly... I change a new job!!!



SO.... the list above is to remind me to blog about them before I get too lazy about it... So yeah!!!! wait for my updates for the above!!!

SAYING BYE WITH MY FAVORITE PICTURE!! *NO PHOTOSHOP JUST FILTER* =)

See ya soon!!! <3 p="p">

I use to be..........

Few weeks back, I found myself reading my very very very very old blog. * I guess its my very first blog*

IT WAS SO FREAKING LONG AGO!!!

ITs probably few years back when I'm Just starting my poly life? OH man?!??! Why am I sooo old??

BUT but but, the most important thing is, I'm so tramatised after reading it. 

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WHY??!?!?
Over the years, I've changed sooo much.....
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I use to be SOOOOOO slim?!?!??! not that slim.... BUT alot slimmer than now loh...
This picture is when I first started dancing about 5 years ago??!?!

BUT now leh...

DAMNED!!!!

A comparison photo easier for your reference.... Haizzzzz... Its a total FML!!!

ITS REALLY TIME TO SLIM DOWN!!!


Give me sometime baby~

[Sponsored Post] Earth & Clay - creating life size sculptures of hands and feet

Hello people!!! Finally... after a long hiatus, I'm finally back clearing the thick layer of dust on my blog!! *WAVE~*

AND~~~~

I'm gonna share with you guys a very fun and interesting workshop that I've attended with other bloggers last Wednesday!

A few bloggers and I attended a hand casting workshop by Earth & Clay. Its my very first time making hand sculptures, SO I'm mad excited!!!

A little intro...

Earth and Clay offers a unique experience of life clay casting. We break the mould of producing kitschy mementos by introducing clay casting to create life-sized clay sculptures of whole hands and feet. Participate directly in the process, get creative and choose from an array of colours and frames to customize your very own clay sculpture. The final product encapsulates every form, intricate lines and details on the hands and feet and even the distinct contours of the nails.


Interesting right??!?!
I feel so lucky to be one of the bloggers to attend this workshop because I can experience the WHOLE process all done and customized by me!!! Whooohooo...

Aright, let me share with you more about the process in getting the sculptures done!

First you will need the above items ready!
Alginate is for the mold and Plaster De Paris (plaster) is for the sculpturing... 

And....Follow the instructions below:-

FIRST: Pour 400g of water into the mixing bowl...

SECOND: Pour Alginate into the mixing bowl with water and start mixing it for approximately 2 mins.

When the Alginate touches the water, it will turn DARK PINK as it is colour-changing... Therefore, it look super yummy to me.. Like some sort of strawberry/ grape flavour cupcakes~ HA....

I look as if I'm so gonna taste it! Xp

THIRD: Once it changes it's colour to a LIGHT PINK colour, you should taste if the batter is ready pour it into the container and start tapping on the container while pouring. This is to "tap" away bubbles in the mixture.

FOURTH: Prep your hand with some water, so that the mold will not be "stuck" on your hand!

FIFTH: Slowly put your hand into the container, move your hand little and ensure that it is not touching either sides and base of the container. The mixture will then turn WHITE when it is harden!

* It's VERY COOLING~~~ Wooooo....*
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Tadah..... My fat hand stuck in the harden mold.... The feeling in it when it's harden is pretty JELLI-SH ?!?! SLIMY ?!!?

It takes LESS THAN 5 MINS TO HARDEN!!! Try not to move or wiggle your fingers, so that the mould will not be destroyed~ 


NOTE: Try to have shorter nails when molding... as it is hard to mold long nails and it is too weak even if its formed... Want to have nice sculpture of your hand or feet? Than listen to my advise~ Tsk Tsk...

SIXTH: Slowly move your wrist left, right, front and back to get the mold off your skin and let the air to enter so you can slowly remove your hand from the mold.

This is MY MOLD !!! very disgusting looking... like some mini rat holes... LOL *gross ttm* BUT there are hidden treasures in it to be revealed soon~

SEVENTH: Mix the plaster and pour it into the mold! Tap again while pouring so that the air bubbles could escape~ even the mold is filled, still continue tapping for about 2 mins and then.....

Give it a "massage"..... LOL... this is to also let the air bubbles come out, especially in the fingers area...


LEAVE IT TO DRY TIME!!! while we enjoy our food at the MacDonald for about 30 - 45mins~

HARDEN!!!!
So now just remove the mold away by cutting and tearing it SLOWLY!!! you wouldn't want to destroy your sculpture in this very last part!!!

It feels very slightly warm due to its chemical reaction.. BUT ITS NORMAL!!

FINALLY REVEAL THE HAND!!! Look at the fine lines of my palm~ Its all shown!! COOL HOR!!! Well I have goosebumps when I stared hard at my sculpture because its simply amazingly real with all the details!!

LASTLY , clean up all the remaining residue and apply the colours!! *the friendly stuff from Earth & Clay will also do some trimmings if needed* 

TADAH~ COMPLETED with the plate and stand that is provided only for us... Hehehe...

ME & my master piece~ *give me a ^5*

With the other bloggers'................... sculptures~ LOL! can you spot mine?? HAHAHA....

The entire process is so FUN!!! I enjoyed making my own hand sculpture~ and wouldn't it be nice if you have your own palm imprinted as a souvenir? It's so unique, the one and only piece leh~  

And if you like, you can do it with your family and love ones too!

Cute hor??!?! They also have frames like the above sold separately... many designs to choose from!!

How about making yourself a uniquely name card holder?

GREAT IDEA HOR??!?! the wooden stand is also available from Earth & Clay, sold separately....

Look at their other samples they have in the stores~ so cute right??!?! especially those baby ones.... CUTE!!!! 

and whats more, there is no age limit for this. The three-dimensional replica helps to cast one’s mind back to the momentous events in their lifetime when the sculpture was made:

-Birthdays

-Baby Showers

-Wedding

-Anniversaries

-Events

- & more...




PLUS, they have more than 10 colours and 30 frames to choose from!!! FULLY CUSTOMISED!!! unless you tell me there is another person who has the same hand /feet as you... =____=


If not why not try this hands-on experience and make a sculpture?!?!?!  Especially they are having 20% OFF during the month of July, for their official opening!!




For more info, please visit their website HERE or their FACEBOOK 

Visit their shop at:

Suntec City Mall

3 Temasek Boulevard #03-075

Singapore 038983 

Lastly, thank you Earth & Clay for the workshop and my master piece to be brought home! You guys are so friendly.... =)