Days 83 and 84: Makers, Mario and Me

We went to check out the Mini Maker Faire over the weekend. While it was really quite mini, we still got to see quite a lot of cool stuff. My favourite was getting to see 3D printers in action for the first time!

We also enjoyed the activities by the Sustainable Living Lab which were brilliant, such as:
A drip cold coffee maker made from ordinary household stuff such as hangers and old plastic bottles

Using egg shells as planters

They even made play stuff for children out of recycled/recyclable materials such as this mega Mario!

Top from a long time ago, shorts from the bag of goodies, shawl from my mom

I had a happy weekend. Hope you did too!

I'm still looking for meaningful activities to do or causes to support for 28 for 28. Keep the suggestions rolling in.

Dress from the bag of goodies, leather bag from Saatchi, shoes from Far East

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Day 82: Casual Friday

Walking down the back lanes of Chinatown during a happy Friday lunchtime. 

Top a hand me down, chinos from uniqlo, leopard print shoes from Far East.

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28 for 28

In 28 days, I will be turning 28. To celebrate 28 blessed years of life, I hope to do at least 28 things that will bless others. They might be simple gestures, but I hope they bring a smile. Join me in my journey. I have not decided on what the 28 things will be yet, so suggestions are welcome :) 

To start off, I'm lending my support to a worthy cause today. 

I read about Solar Sister on a climate change publication and I thought it was simply brilliant. It's a social enterprise that helps to bring women out of poverty by enabling them to sell solar powered products to their community. So it helps to empower women, bring electricity to places that do not have easy access to electricity, and helps spread the use of green energy. All issues close to my heart. 

What I appreciated was that when I had sent an email with questions regarding the sustainability of the business for the women it aims to help and affordability of products that they are selling, I got a detailed email from the CEO Katherine Lucey very quickly answering my questions and explaining more about how things work in and around the organisation and how the women involved feel about what they are doing. 

Let's hope my little contribution makes a difference to somebody. 

Any suggestions for tomorrow?

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Day 81: Phantom in Magenta

I headed to catch the Phantom of the Opera in my magenta dress from Robinsons. 

Unfortunately, Phantom was quite a let down and we spent most of it struggling to see the stage, to hear what they were singing and ultimately, to stay awake. 

The good part was spending time with people I like. 

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Day 80: OHana

A very cute little girl named Lilo once said, "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten." 

Oldham Hall was home for me in my late teens/early 20s, and this group of people became my OHana. As Assistant House Masters/Mistresses, we all lived under one very large roof, organised events together, woke up to countless false fire alarms together, poured our lives into the lives of our boarders together, had many late night meetings together, and had hours of fun together. 

While many of us have since left the Hall, it was awesome getting together again under the very large roof of Oldham Hall to catch up with each other. It was cool seeing how God has led each one of us along the journey of life. We rejoiced together over much good news and also prayed for each other. I am so thankful for this OHana.

Outfit of the day: Black and white dress from Bangkok, vest from London. 0 comments

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Day 79: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I had all the common answers to that question- teacher, stewardess, police woman, astronaut, lawyer. The answer usually changed depending on what the latest tv show was featuring.

What I wanted to do when I grew up also changed as I grew up and I discovered more about what I liked doing and what I did well.

My latest, and longest running answer to the question has been this: Tai Tai. So much so that one of my friends got this for me a few years ago. It still holds pride of place in my office cube :)

Today's outfit is one of my tai tai outfits. The photo doesn't really do it justice as you can't see that the blazer is happy and sparkly and my shoes are bright blue. While I still have to work, at least I can dress my tai tai part.

Tai Tai outfit: Blazer from my bag of goodies, pants from BYSI, heels from Berlin, leather bag from Saatchi

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I'll let you in on a secret. Actually, I just want to be happy and loved. So far, it's turning out well. :)

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Days 77 and 78: Racial Harmony Day

21 July is Racial Harmony Day in Singapore.

It is a day that was introduced in Singapore schools to commemorate the anniversary of the 1964 racial riots in Singapore, reflect on and celebrate the racially  diverse yet harmonious society that we enjoy, and promote inter-racial understanding.

To celebrate racial harmony day, I wore traditional ethnic outfits on Sunday and I got my colleagues to wear ethnic clothes on Monday too! I wish we all wore our ethnic outfits more often. Not only does it remind us of our roots, it also brightens up a dull day.

Share with me your pics of you in ethnic outfits!

Kathy in her Chinese Silk top, and me in my Vietnamese sleeveless Ao Dai top with purple leggings 

Colleagues in their ethnic best all the major races were represented. From right: Me in my Malay outfit of a Kebaya top, black tank top and baju kurung skirt, Angie in her Indian tunic, Wan Jean in her cheongsam inspired dress, Joyce in her Ah Ma (Chinese maid) outfit, Candy and Wei Mei in their modern cheongsams

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