Karen's Palette

Rhythm

2010-11-23T23:20:00.002+08:00

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Be a human with rhythm.
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更要知道怎样好好爱自己

2010-11-22T23:14:00.004+08:00

我写部落格，也有三年了。
都不写中文。
请原谅我的改变。

其实写部落格，都是给自己看的。
自己看了开心就好。

在这里也有些话对自己说：

长大了，跌倒过了，也知道怎样爬起来。
痛过了，更要知道怎样好好爱自己。
珍惜生命，珍惜现在拥有的。
要对自己负责任。
不要不爱自己。

我爱小绵羊

2010-11-19T19:25:00.001+08:00

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我爱小绵羊
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希望你知道
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How are you?

2010-11-17T14:59:00.003+08:00

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Hello...how are you? Happy holiday.
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The Place

2010-09-09T06:33:00.007+08:00

What kinds of feeling.
To go back the place with lot of memories.

Moon

2010-09-01T22:14:00.009+08:00

The moon.
Is time to close the door.

Uncertainty

2010-08-01T23:53:00.004+08:00

The uncertainty in me has ruined this love.
Words can be gold, yet can be poison.
What had been told and said, can never ever be erased.
Now everything is too late.
Because my uncertainty has ruined everything.

When I want to turn back, everything...already gone.
Only left behind tears and ton of memories to be treasured.

Please give me all your sorrow.
Let me take it.
Please move on and take care.

Desire

2010-06-01T21:34:00.003+08:00

Missing in action.
Feel uneasy.
What can I do?

I'm haunted by desire.

Recently

2009-09-22T18:44:00.007+08:00

Life is too normal since I started my day job two months ago.
Nothing much to share.
Somehow, I think the job is challenging.
I'm getting really busy day by day.
Besides that, I able to make some new friends too!
This gonna mark a special page of my personal milestone.

Although life getting busy.
But I wish I can add some spice into this normal dish.
Fortunately, I not yet lose my interest on doing handmade.
This afternoon I did handmade again.
A girl, named Amanda requested custom handmade items from me.

Two pink whipped cream charms.
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Two mixed color whipped cream charms.

Thanks Amanda!

Four Weeks

2009-08-23T14:23:00.004+08:00

Time flies.
Four weeks and still counting...

by splorp

At the moment,
Passion is multiplied.
Knowledge is multiplied.
Experience is multiplied.

P/S: Guys and girls sorry for not updating blog recently. I'm trying to adapt working life, will definitely back in tune sooner!

Thyme and Rosemary Broiled Chicken

2009-07-20T19:16:00.016+08:00

I fall in love with western herbs recently. Herbs such as Italian parsley, thyme, rosemary and oregano smell really good. Both fresh and dried rosemary and thyme also very useful. And all these herbs really good for making herb butter. I love spreading the herb butter over the bread, then toast it...Ding! It tastes fantastic!

But the recipe I would like to share today is 'Thyme and Rosemary Broiled Chicken'. Rosemary and thyme are so match! Both of them are highly flavorful and aromatic fresh herb where a little bit goes a long way. Use sparingly to enhance sauced and meat seasonings.

Marinade Ingredients:

4 Chicken drumsticks
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp melted butter
1 dry Shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp Chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp Chopped fresh rosemary
1 Garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 tsp crushed chilies
Salt and pepper

Procedures:

1. Clean the chicken drumsticks and.
2. Combine all other ingredients in a mortar and mix well.
3. Pour over the chicken drumsticks.
4. Turn the chicken drumsticks and rub marinade in thoroughly.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Ingredients for Broiling:

4 Marinaded chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp melted butter
1 dry Shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp Chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp Chopped fresh rosemary
1 Garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 tsp crushed chilies
Salt and pepper
Juice 1 lemon

Procedures:
1. Preheat oven to 180C.
2. Combine melted butter and oil in a small bowl.
3. Place shallots, thyme, rosemary, garlic and crushed chilies in mortar. Mix well and add lemon juice; mix again.
4. Stir butter/oil mixture into chilies mixture; set aside.
5. Place the chicken drumstick skin-side down in roasting pan.
6. Change oven setting to broil and cook chicken 15 cm from boiler element for 8 minutes.
7. Baste chicken, turn pieces over and continue broiling for another 8 minutes.
8. Turn piece over again and change oven setting to 180C; cook 15 minutes, basting frequently.
9. About 4 minutes before chicken is cooked, spread the chilies mixture (3+4) over chicken drumsticks.
10. Spoon cooking juices over the chicken and serve.

My mom loves it!

Let's try this!

Things I love recently...

2009-07-20T14:40:00.009+08:00

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1. Herbs such as oregano, parsley, thyme and rosemary...
2. Terrarium (I had made one for my boy friend as birthday gift)
3. Articles on starting a new job
4. Nigella Lawson & Jamie Oliver
5. Restaurant City
6. Food blogs
7. Food photographing
8. Chocolate ice cream
9. KOKKAMANGO
10. Flickr+ing

Redang Island: Underwater

2009-07-13T14:24:00.004+08:00

I ♥ snorkeling
Fall in love.
When is my next snorkeling?
I should start planning ^^

For more photos, please visit my Facebook album!

Redang Island

2009-06-30T12:06:00.009+08:00

Oh my oh my...I miss Redang Island.
I really really miss it.
I miss it badly.

I have always loved the beach,
love the smell of the salty water,
love the wind in my face,
love the gentle roar of the waves,
all combine to create a sense of peace and calm.

The beautiful scenery keeps flashing in my mind.
I can't describe my current feeling.
I feel very 'home' sick.
I feel like I belong to the island.
I wish I can return to the island as soon as possible.
Sound a bit 'LOST', right?
But.
Living in a beautiful island, near the beach is my lifetime dream.
I meant it.

Hmm...how about my first snorkeling?
Initially, I was a bit struggling through out the first snorkeling session.
I felt harder to breath when I was in the water.
The fear conquered my movement.
But guess what?!
In day 2, I managed to snorkel 10 miles away from the shores.
I managed to snorkel in the deep blue sea.
I saw sea turtle.
I saw baby shark.
I saw jellyfish.
And I touched jellyfish too!
What an awesome experience!

“It’s hard for me to put into words why I like the beach so much. Everything about it is renewing for me, almost like therapy...Beach Therapy”

--Amy Dykens

For more photos, please visit my Facebook album ^^
And next post gonna be 'Redang Island: Underwater'...
See yea!

Our Great Escape

2009-06-18T11:27:00.005+08:00

A train.
A plane.
A taxi.
A van.
A ferry.
A boat.
A bus.

This is our first private great escape.
Only me and you.
Only the sun and the sea.

No hassle.
No rush.
No assignments!

Date: 22-25 June
Location: Redang Island

by AlcarazCuellar

A little something...

2009-06-06T00:47:00.004+08:00

I'm less productive this holidays. Besides hunting job, I spend most of my times relaxing myself. This is the very first time I can finally blogging, surfing internet, watching TV and shopping without thinking of my assignments and projects! I feel refresh and calm.

Since age of five, most of the time I went to school. For almost 20 years. Study is not a difficult thing, but sometimes still it takes away your breath a little. I think I have enough from kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and university. I'm seeking knowledge and experience from other sources start from now on. So I have decided not to further study. Or not now, maybe future.

Anyway, time flies. I have back to my hometown for half a month. Everything is fine. Job searching still in progress. I'm not so worry about it. Life goes on, keep faith! Everything will fall in. I just need to be patient, be aware of my own desire. And try to fulfill that desire. All my life, I want to do something wonderful and fulfilling with my life to give myself some sort of "peace" of mind. Now I believe I am the only one who can make it happens! That's a promise I make for myself.

I wish everyone don't forget your inner voice.

"Listen to your heart. Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you'll find your treasure." Paulo Coelho

I am job seeker!

2009-06-01T20:19:00.004+08:00

Any vacancy?

from ten minutes

Job seekers here...
Job seekers there...

Job seekers everywhere...

I wish everybody the best of luck in searching for job!
And not to forget for those who have started working, work hard and smart!
Have a nice day!

A New Beginning

2009-05-24T00:36:00.003+08:00

A new beginning.
A reason for living.

from kind over matter

I'm back!

2009-05-15T15:46:00.009+08:00

Hi friends! I'm back!
I'm so sorry for not updating blog two weeks.
I was really busy getting ready my hardbound thesis and packing stuffs.
Finally two hardbound thesis books have been submitted.
One for library and another one for my supervisor.
And I keep one for myself.

Now I'm staying in hometown, Ipoh.
I spent a day to unpacked the stuffs.
My room really messy that time.
Luckily I managed to relocate everything in my room.

Today I feel free.
So I try Photoshop effect again.
First trial: Photoshop Vintage Effect

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Tutorial from: http://veerle.duoh.com/blog/comments/photoshop_vintage_effect/

2/30

2009-04-27T23:28:00.010+08:00

How do you feel if you can only meet your spouse twice a month?
What's your opinion about long distance relationship?
Anyone can share your experience?
Will a person end up losing feeling for their significant other due to long distance?

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found @ Le Love

"I Dreamed a Dream" by Les Miserables

2009-04-25T20:19:00.005+08:00

There was a time when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time
Then it all went wrong

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung, no wine untasted

But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
And they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came

And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.

Etsy Day 2009 and Etsy Malaysia local team sales!

2009-04-23T11:13:00.006+08:00

The Etsy forums have united and declared Friday, April 24th, 2009, Etsy Day! My very first Etsy Day since I joined last September.

Here are some ideas from the Etsy Admin and fellow Etsians:

Print out below Etsy sign by schugirl's to stick in your car window.

Let's celebrate it by joining Etsy!
Let's jump into the sea of handmade nation!
If you are creative and good at handmade, why not become a seller at Etsy?!
If you searching for something cool and special, then you would like to shop at Etsy!
Remember when you sign up for Etsy on Friday make sure mentioning my Etsy username: TheStrawberryGirl in the Referrer Username box at sign up!

By the way, Etsy Malaysia local team has organized the first ever team sales event!
The team sales event from 24-26 April, 2009.
How?! Search for tag "team etsymalaysia" at Etsy.
Don't miss it!

I am me and I'm Okay

2009-04-21T16:49:00.006+08:00

"I am Me. In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it. I own everything about me: my body, my feelings, my mouth, my voice, all my actions, whether they be to others or myself. I own my fantasies, my dreams, my hopes, my fears. I own my triumphs and successes, all my failures and mistakes. Because I own all of me, I can become intimately acquainted with me. By so doing, I can love me and be friendly with all my parts. I know there are aspects about myself that puzzle me, and other aspects that I do not know — but as long as I am friendly and loving to myself, I can courageously and hopefully look for solutions to the puzzles and ways to find out more about me. However I look and sound, whatever I say and do, and whatever I think and feel at a given moment in time is authentically me. If later some parts of how I looked, sounded, thought, and felt turn out to be unfitting, I can discard that which is unfitting, keep the rest, and invent something new for that which I discarded. I can see, hear, feel, think, say, and do. I have the tools to survive, to be close to others, to be productive, and to make sense and order out of the world of people and things outside of me. I own me, and therefore, I can engineer me. I am me, and I am Okay."

Virginia Satir, American Psychotherapist and Educator, 1916-1988

Read this at The Princess Portal

Shop Updated with Yummy Whipped Cream Hair Clip for Blythe

2009-04-17T17:06:00.005+08:00

Another shop update.
I always love whipped cream.
So do my little Blythe, Ophelia.
She looks so cute with the whipped cream hair clips

Yummy Whipped Cream Hair Clip for Blythe (Rose)

Yummy Whipped Cream Hair Clip for Blythe (Purple and Pink)

Yummy Whipped Cream Hair Clip for Blythe (Pink Crystal)

Yummy Whipped Cream Hair Clip for Blythe (Strawberry)

My Shop : The Strawberry Girl Handmade Shop

That's all for today.
Gonna off to study my for final test ^^

Shop Updated with Yummy Macaron Hair Clip for Blythe

2009-04-16T18:59:00.005+08:00

This idea have been in my mind for quite some times.
Finally I make it with the help from my little model, Ophelia.
Yummy macaron hair clip for Blythe.
Now in my shop.

Have a nice day!