Avatar me!

XD, Avatar me! Fun app, I did that via The Social Tree machine in Changi International Airport, something to do to kill my time while waiting for flight.

Driver that drives me crazy!

I have been troubled by snail pace old CPU, this is blessed by my ex-brother-in-law, it is already the 2nd unit he gave to me, many thanks to him.
But as time goes by, this one has becoming terribly slow, it took up a lot of time for just one command, I am getting very frustrated about it, and the printer can't seem to have it work done too. I prayed for a replacement.
I saw a friend posted in Selangor Garage Sales Corner in facebook group last week, selling used CPU for RM 300, picture showed the mother board and it looks cool to me, (I know it sounds funny, but I really don't know much about PC thingy, all at my first impression was: 'Nice!', though later I found out from PC shop worker this is an 'antique' jor! XD it is still worth the price. ) I am sure is a privilege as an admin of the group, quickly commit to get this unit.
This purchase came with many free stuff, so good of him, Len, also my ex-primary school friend. Gab and I happily got home, he helped me to fix old hard discs, DVD player in it, which he did a good job, Gab even sacrifice our dinner outing, willingly stayed home to finish this job. Somehow, there was a problem with the start-up button, he had given many attempts to try to fix this, eventually doze off before I got home that very night. Hence we sent to Bao's shop to fix it the next day. Bought a new casing to have this problem solved, the worker also helped installing software that we both needed.
Gab and I very excited about our 'new' CPU, so quiet so fast.
However, Hp printer is still the same old problem, I can do scanning, I can't print documents, driver is missing, I need to update Windows to get driver from the update, then... the only problem I have is: I can't update my Windows.

These few nights, I tried to search for FREE downloads HP printer driver, I even download different series that I could get online, non of them works, most of them pup-up a window saying I have to get my Windows update in order to also 'update' printer driver.

I was so crazy and frustrated over this driver issue. I almost wanted to curse HP and Windows, what a conspiracy they have had. I hate them!!

I am so thankful of those friend put in effort to help and suggested ways to solve this issue.
This friend Len really a genius, not only he offered to bear 1/2 the price on the new casing (which I rejected the offer), he also helped me to get HP driver, I really don't know how he managed to get them, it was just awesome. The procedure is not that short description, he did try many ways, and sent files to me a few times, until they work.

As I am not a PC lady, I did spend quite sometimes to figure out how to 'run' those files,  I have to give a little praise to myself, pat pat, I have done a good job too! Wonderful!

Now, I can print my scores, recipes, tutorials, Kingdom Kidz Lesson Plans.... and all that I need. Thankful for everyone, thankful for God that He places so many angels in my life. Praise You Lord!

Fly to Singapore

Just gotten checked in at gate Y1,  the gate has just opened, one hour before the flight 12.40pm.
It was quite a long queue, after given checked the boarding pass, walk through the gate, just a few steps I reached immigration counter, another few steps custom check, there is only one counter opened for the first 15 minutes for such crowd, I will make no complain if the air-condition is cold enough.
I was told to be at least 3 hours earlier, yup I did! Reached at 9.40am, spent some times to finally get a parking lot at the newly open parking space on the left side of LCCT ENTRY.
Had my breakfast in Old Town, Nasi Lemak for RM17 served with a SUPER DRY fried chicken, I guess it is better than oily though :p
For some reasons... if you know me, super "sotong" - blur queen, I was told to proceed to international gate, I went through all 'check-in' procedure, found a seat to settle down, waiting for boarding call. Soon enough I found no my jacket, Argh, I must have left it in the  enquiry counter.
I walked in quick pace, headed to the counter which is quite a distance, thankfully the jacket is still there.
As I get back to the international departure gate, the officer now requests me to have my boarding pass stamped at the "boarding pass checking" counter.
off I went, the officer said: "You have to go to Gate Y1 next to "gate - domestic departure".
Both international and domestic location at distinct ends. And I thought along the long walk, it is such a blessing in disguise, I can't imagine if I wait for boarding call in the wrong boarding gate!!
Ok, that is me, anything could happen.
Well, reached at the gate Y1, long queue...

Christmas craft ideas

Found this beautiful site shared many beautiful ideas to teach you making own Christmas decorative.

Click here

How does Sewing Octopus price the product

Is it a sensitive article? I would like to tell my experience.

When I look at the price that I put for my product, for example the recent laminated cotton trendy bag, RM 235 (or RM 230, I can't remember lah), I saw the first reaction of those who don't know much.... -.-  do I have to explain?
Am I earning a good money from it?

Yes, I want to explain (again). No, Sadly not.

<p>Laminated cotton Apples 2-way trendy bag</p>
<p>H 14.5" X W 22.5" X D 7.5"<br>
22" Genuine slim Cow Leather handle<br>
100% US cotton for lining stiffened by high quality thick and soft interface<br>
One detachable H8" X W7" zipper pouch<br>
Bronze hardware<br>
2 bronze lobster swivel hooks<br>
YKK Jeans drop-ball metal zipper<br>
Ticket / card pocket <br>
One adjustable (cotton cord)&nbsp; drawstring with stopper for drinking bottle or others</p>
<p><b>RM</b><b> 230</b><br>
</p>
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This is a big bag, let me list down one by one:
1) 1 meter of thick interfacing - I used high quality cotton interfacing, there are tons of those cheap quality in market. RM 18
2) 1 meter US 100% cotton for lining, RM 32
3) 1 meter of US quality laminated cotton, RM58
4) 2 meter though it only needed 44" for genuine cow leather handle, guess what? RM 60, do you believe it? Can't imagine it is that pricy right?
5) 2 lobster hooks, there are many from china and Taiwan, I used once and it just crashed when I accidentally dropped on the floor. So, I decided to use good quality hardwares. RM 7
6) Leather label RM 2
7) YKK metal zipper RM 3.80
8) bronze snap 2 pieces RM 1
9) Bronze buttons RM 3
10) cotton cord RM 1
11) drawstring stopper RM 1

It's easy to just say "Expensive", do you think is easy to sew a bag? Takes an hour? Two? Or three? You bet! It takes more than that.

If the price for a dressmaker let's assume is RM 80, we deserve more indeed, sadly sometimes is lesser than this price. Moreover.... There are people asking for discount. :(

I think for an artist like me, I don't know much on business making, it makes me feel discouraged.

Bit, I will still keep on, because I love seeing people using and appreciating my creations.

Below is the new clasp I bought yesterday. Take a look at the price, how much should I price my product if it is done? Mini for lesser price? Or RM 20? Sigh. I pray that God's favour is upon me, and upon all my sewing products.

Awaiting for the season of love

Awaiting for the season of love

Traditional Can Opener

This is the outlook of a traditional can opener in Malaysia, got it at RM3.80. I do have another bulky type of can opener, I need one of this traditional can opener for an ultimate purpose which many still do not know what it is for. 

There is a friend asking me what is the use of the sharp head in this can opener, mmm..... I was rather amazed that there are people living in Malaysia do not know this ultimate function.

I love Teh-C, tea + sugar + evaporated milk = Teh-C 

There is a special way to open an evaporated milk can, to open it, you need this traditional can opener, may be I am rather particular, haha somehow I prefer this way.

 Place the sharp head on the surface of the can, make sure the 'hook' is hooked up to the can rim, act as a supporting point.

Once is hooked, lift the handle while presure the sharp point.

 Tadah~

 For smooth pouring, you need another open point right opposite of the opening.

Do another time 

I love drinking barley with evaporated milk, this we called Barley with milk

Yum Yum ~ <3 p="">

Handmade Useful Sewing Measurement Templates

 

Something I made it for my sewing convenience.

Left: Curve corner template, thanks for Chris Lee, she lend me her clover curve-corner metal piece, I copied and made myself one.
Top Right: Triangle measurement templates, useful when making a boxy base for all sort of bags
Bottom Right: Square in different sizes 

Needle Organizer

Made this two years ago, the time I started to sew, using some felt scraps sew it randomly at first, then added a button turns this scraps into needle organizer.

Sewing Tool Storage Case for sale

Sewing Tool Case (Pink)

Click "Sewing Octopus Sewing Tool Storage" for bigger images
Price: RM45 (Display items are not included)

Measurement: H15 cm X W24cm X H 5.5cm

Features:

Two heads high quality zipper

Large Netting Pocket for magic pens; ruler; bias maker; clips and other sewing tools.

Pockets for scissor / seam ripper and thread cutter with stopper strap (detachable)

Two transparent pockets for needles; templates; buttons; snaps and others.

One deep compartment with divider, ideal for storing rotary cutter; measurement tape; soft pins; thread; bobbins and others.