TCM Physician

I fell sick yesterday on a public holiday...=( Slight fever and a sore throat. The sore throat wasn't that bad as my voice didn't quite change much. It's just that when I swallow my saliva, it hurts. My phlegm also has some tinge of blood. It could be due to my body being 'tai re' or it could be due to excessive coughing? Well, I don't cough that much either so I'm not sure what caused the blood.

I'm 33 this year and I've been visiting the western doctor whenever I fell ill. My parents never have the habit of bringing me to a TCM physician. Nonetheless, being an asian, I've always believed in TCM. The question is finding the right physician.

These days, they no longer tell you what problems you have BEFORE you tell them. Meaning, it usually is this way. You go into the room, you tell them what problems you are facing, then they tell you the problems while feeling your pulse. Get it?

Well, I found one who tells you your problems BEFORE you tell them. Apparently, by feeling your pulse, he can tell if you are a vegetarian! I've always wanted to have my body check-up done the asian way. Hence, I'm going to make a trip down probably tomorrow or this Sat for a check.

He's Zuo Yi Shi and he operates from home in Pandan Gardens. I live in the North and travelling there takes at least an hour. Well, I'm willing to make this small sacrifice if he really is indeed as good as what people say...

By the way, he prescribe the herbs to take but doesn't sell them. He does recommend 2 x medical halls where you can get them though...

Keep you guys updated! Don't hold your breath as the asian way usually takes a longer time to 'tune' your body back as compared to western medicine.

Dreamy C

September Craft Haul

So I bought quite a few items this September. It consist mainly of washi tapes. It wasn't my intention to get them but I ended up with quite a few. I just thought that my washi tape collection is pretty pathetic and just went crazy picking different colors and patterns to decorate my planner with. I'm so excited! Take a look!

Lots of Washi Tape for my Planner

Much Love... ^^

I find myself falling in love with Doodlebug's paper pads

I did a video and somehow, isn't able to upload it onto YouTube. I tried again and it will worked! *happy* Check it out!

Have a great mid-week!

Dreamy C

01.10.2014 - An Update

Hi there... It's been a tiring week and I've been busy especially since Hiraku left an impact on me. Read on to find out what I've been up to...

I managed to get an order from a dear friend of mine.

She would need 50 x cards on a monthly basis and it's only starting from Year 2015 since she purchased ample cards to last her till end of Year 2014.

Hence, I'm doing preparation work now. ^^

I did create quite a few birthday cards and the photos are all posted on my Instagram account.

I watched Maangchi's videos on YouTube and decided to give Korean cuisine a try. ^^

This is Cucumber Kimchi. I couldn't find the kirby cucumbers and hence, I used the long type of cucumbers. I've no idea what they're called. It turned out just fine...

I left the cucumber kimchi covered and in room temperature to ferment it.

The next day, this is how it looked.

That juice...

I opened it and it smells lovely!

I attempted doing another type of kimchi and this is Mushroom Kimchi.

It turned out fine except that it's a tad too spicy as I didn't follow the recipe diligently.

The next round, I followed the recipe and it is good. ^^

Next time, I'll add in more mushroom.

My helper was telling me that leftover onion is really bad as bacteria grows really quickly.

That's what a doctor told her.

With all the onion and asian chives left from my kimchi making, she made some onion fritters!

Goes really well with beer though this is not my favourite beer. Ha ha...

I went to see my Horlick and he's still just as chubby.

He loves sunbathing here.

He looked up and I managed to capture this moment.

I think he looks really good here. ^^

#iamaproudmama

Last week in the office is really tough.

I didn't get enough sleep, was tired and cannot focus at work.

My boss was stressed up and he was more demanding than usual.

As mentioned on my Instagram account, when I'm stressed, I craft and if I can't craft, I do Candy Crush.

This time round, even candy crush can't do the trick.

Thank God for a good ex-colleague who offered me a cupcake from Twelve Cupcake.

Choc Red Velvet Cupcake. That sure did the trick! Ha ha...

Well, this is an update from me! I will still be busy making cards in the next coming months...

I hope you did something happy today...

Dreamy C

An Update on Hiraku

To read about Hiraku, please click HERE.

I still couldn't sleep last night, filled with thoughts of Hiraku.
I got an email from Hope Dog Rescue last night and was told that Hiraku has been discharged which is great news! Thank God for that! He's supposed to be discharged between next Wed to Fri (01st Oct to 03rd Oct).
Not only that, he's now living with a foster! Hallelujah! Praise God! I'm really happy to hear that!

Why couldn't I sleep then you may wonder. You see, Hiraku is 1 boy who pulled my heart strings. I don't know why and I can't explain but I feel for this boy and I feel for him lots. Even though he now is safe, will not be hungry and will experience love and security, I'm still worried for him.
You see, when you are truly concerned over a person or a living thing, your worries don't just stop there. I'm now concerned over Hiraku's eyes. The right eye has cataract and it's fully clouded. His left is half clouded. I read that if it doesn't get treated, he may go blind. Also, not all cats and dogs are suitable for cataract surgeries.

I've dropped an email to Hope Dog Rescue, asking them if they would allow Hiraku to go for surgery of his eye if there's a willing donor. I've also asked if they inquired from the vet if Hiraku can go for the surgery. I'm waiting for their reply.

I'm not rich to start with but I would like to help. Surgery on 1 eye can cost SGD2,700.00 or more. I just found out by googling yesterday. 2.7K is no joke. It is possible though. I'll try and see what I can do...

As for you people out there, all I ask is for a prayer for Hiraku.
Just 1 prayer for his well-being, filled tummy all the time, security, love and shelter.

Many thanks for your prayers and may God bless you and your family in many ways!
Much love to Y'all!

Dreamy C

P.S.: Another update. I just gave a vet a call and to operate on 1 eye, it is SGD3K and for both eyes, it is SGD5.5K.

MaMa Elephant Challenge - September 2014 (Card No. 2)

MaMa Elephant Challenge - September 2014 is ending 28th September 2014. With little time on hand, this will most probably be the 2nd and last card I'm going to submit for the challenge. ^^

I did this last night when I couldn't sleep. I saw a really pitiful male cat over on my FB and it saddens me that he's partially blind. Not only that, due to his inability to see properly, he was always beaten up by other strays. You know, fights over food and territory doesn't make you friends in this rough world. 

Thankfully, he was rescued by some kind souls and was brought to the vet to clean up his many wounds which does not heal as they weren't given time to heal. Imagine him being beaten up today and he goes back and lick his wounds. Come next day, he gets beaten up again. I really feel for him but due to health reasons, I couldn't adopt him. I've since dropped an email to the organisation and asked if there's any takers. I read that he's going to stay at the vet for 07 - 10 days and thereafter, should there be no adopters, they will let him out in the street again. 

If there's really no takers, I'm not sure if I'll take him in. I just feel for him you know what I mean?

When I saw that FB notice, I gave Hiraku a little prayer and I shed some tears for him. Yes, I'm a softie like that and I'm glad I'm a softie! =) Takes a hero to shed tears... 

Okie... enough about him. They named him Hiraku by the way. Such a cute name... ^^

Let's go back to my card!

I fussy cut the flowers and leaves.

I did also put some flossy accents on some dots.

Only 1 stamp set was used and i.e. Water Blooms.

The background is another cling stamp which I believe is from Impression Obsession.

I hope you enjoy this card!

Most importantly, I hope you will pray with me for Hiraku's fast healing and for a nice, sweet adopter to keep him, letting him feel love and security for the first time which will last him as long as he lives, for him to never have to fend for himself, be bullied by other cats and just have love and a full tummy with a nice warm bed every night. 

Many thanks and God Bless...

Dreamy C

MaMa Elephant Challenge - September 2014 (Card No. 1)

Hi there... I'm really into challenges these days. >.<

Other than Lawn Fawn and SSS, MaMa Elephant is another one of my favorite brands. So adorable, so cute, so nice... Ha ha... It's no wonder I'm thinking of entering into their challenges! *winks*

MaMa Elephant September 2014 Challenge

So without further ado, I shall show you one of the cards I've made for this challenge.

Stamp Sets Used: Honey Bunny for the bunnies & Water Blooms for the sentiment.
I love the font type of the sentiment. ^^

I did put on some liquid pearls on each sequins.
I also used my white and black enamel for the bunnies' eyes and nose.
I drew the bubbles myself. I'm not good when it comes to drawing but I guess it's doable this time round. ^^

I did cut both right and left edges with a die from PPP.
I also used some distress ink and with the help of a water brush, flicked some water on the card for that water droplets effect.

The bunnies are pcs of patterned paper which is called for in this month's challenge.

I do hope you enjoy this card and is inspired!

Have a great day!

Dreamy C

Lawn Fawn Challenge No. 90 - You truly Made My Day

Lawn Fawn Challenge No. 90 - Critters Galore

So here's the 3rd & final card I'm going to submit for the challenge...

The Inside of The Card

I was inspired by a creation from Niki G and did a card with the inspiration I got from her card. Thanks Niki for the inspiration! Well, I must say she did a better job... *winks*

I did however did a curve edge on the right side of the card.
The 'Quack' sentiments were hand written. ^^

I hope you enjoy this card!

Dreamy C