...new craft ideas for the new year.

I haven't been dabbling with craft work for some time now. Mind you, it's not witch craft. A next door girl like me can only be associated with wholesome activities that foster creativity. (wink!)

Recently, I've been toying with the idea of using felt, pom-poms and pipe cleaners. For the clueless non-arty people out there, these three items are craft materials. I've thought of making finger puppets but it's been a long time since I've held a needle for sewing. Need to practice my blanket stitches. I've bought a few key chain rings, so maybe the outcome will be a key chain thingy? What about making stuffed mini creatures? I use the term "creatures" less the end products do not resemble any animal or cutie toy. The past few days, I've also been removing the labels off a few empty jars. Time to bring out my glass paints again before they dry up.

So, what should I dabble with? Any ideas?

Here are a few shots of my previous masterpieces. I realised I never did take a lot of pictures of my work before. Hmm... maybe I was embarrassed about their quality...

...first attempt at cooking fish solo.

You know how I hate fishy stuff and smell. Plus I never like to cook.

But I thought I should try to steam fish for dinner. A more healthy diet. Need to loose weight. DIY to save money.

Since I was already at QBM, I decided to buy cod fish (it was between cod or salmon) from Jusco supermarket.

As I was gonna start preparing, I decided to call mom for advice.

"Put spring onion," mom said.
"I don't like spring onion. Anyway tak ada. "
"Add ginger to take away the fishy-ness."
"Err... no ginger-lah."

I don't seem to have anything in my kitchen.

"Can I marinate with salt? I have black pepper and chilli powder as well."

Well, that's just what I did.

And my fish turned out all right. Well at least to my taste. :-)


And this is my dinner for the fateful day I steamed fish on my own.

What do you think of my feeble attempt?