tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:32:08 +0000AldenReflectionMEBaby AlvaNailsresearchBirthdaysFriday FingersHealth and BeautyPlacespregnancyChristmasAnniversaryChristchurch earthquaketoday's reportAlvaMalaysian passport NZSnow in ChristchurchYoda storyabout mechicken poxholidayoffice stuffthesis writingtoddler tantrumsvalentine's dayworkoutBakingCrusadersEventsPhD supervisorRugbySibling RivalrySpring in ChristchurchWellingtonWinter 2011Winter blastarthur's passcherry blossomschristchurchconferenceexercisefebrile convulsionhome in KKlake tekapomelbournemount cooknon compliance in classsanta paradestudentstagtoilet training#Flashback Friday #LifeinChristchurch3 years5 years old7 yearsAftershocksAway from homeBeing a studentBoxing day earthquakeBrother bullyCanterbury rugbyChristchurch big quakeChristchurch snowstormCupcakesDST is a stupid ideaDurianFacebookFeb 22 QuakeFoodFriday's FingersFruitsGuest Blogger segmentHari RayaHokitikaIntroductionKaiapoiKuih MakmurLost LuggageMackenzie CountryMiford soundMotherhoodMy hubOmaramaOutingPre-schoolPuzzling WorldQueenstownReflection-2010ResolutionSADShanty townSouthern AlpsTaiwan TripTerrible TwosThings my kids doTragedy in ChristchurchTwo Years OldWaitangi DayWake up callWanakaWest Coast NZWinter WonderlandYo Gabba GabbaZodiac booksanorexicautumnbaby vavabalik kampungbeing under pressureblog anniversaryblog awardbloggers meet-upbloggingblood in the eyecarscastle hillchic sensecookingcopycatcountry livingdreamdream wedding dressexcitedeye creamfalling in publicfalling on one's buttfashionfeeling sappyfestivalsfever fitsforced forfeitfour years oldfree-writinggarage salegardengirls night outgoing homegrocery shoppingguilty pleasuresgym classhandbaghoarderskaiapoi carnivalkota kinabalulake coleridgeleaving Christchurchlimesmake upmetaphormicrodermabrasionmotivationmovingnew yearnz visasoral presentationpackingparenthoodparentingperfume saleplagiarismpolyvorepotty trainrojak entryscrabbleseizuresshoppingstranger anxietystudent APstyrofoamthe silly things I dotoilet training refusalsupdatesvisa applicationwashing machineweather cartoonwedding gownwhat not to do in winterwhy are limes so damn expensive?why i blogwimpwinterwinter blueswinter in Christchurchwinter suckswool anniversarywordless wednesdayworkwriter's blockwritinghttp://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)Blogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-8759929964381565247Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:01:00 +00002015-01-09T13:01:15.037+08:00#Flashback Friday #LifeinChristchurchExactly 3 years ago today. http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2015/01/flashback-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-992429980609355114Thu, 01 Jan 2015 01:53:00 +00002015-01-02T09:57:33.157+08:00AnniversaryA decade of marriage. 11 years together. The rest of our lives to go. I love you, Alex. http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2015/01/tin-anniversary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-5314397285470334058Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:59:00 +00002015-01-05T12:19:05.301+08:00 Forgive me, Blog, for I have not written. It has been more than two years since my last post and throughout this period, this site has been inactive. So much has transpired since the day I left Christchurch that I haven’t had the time to write or reflect on the life changes I've gone through. So why now? Well, today is new year's eve. That time of year when one feels nostalgic http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2014/12/forgive-me-blog-for-i-have-not-written.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-6425082223036026597Sat, 05 May 2012 15:04:00 +00002013-11-14T09:54:21.084+08:00Reflection Leaving Christchurch brings with it a mixture of emotions – from happiness to relief to a bittersweet sense of loss. For all of the experiences I've gained and people I’ve met; going home seems like a difficult task. The saddest part is leaving the wonderful friends I’ve made through the years.  Feeling a bit miserable right now but I guess this is only a phase. I end this http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/05/bittersweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-9045615739372835208Thu, 03 May 2012 04:51:00 +00002013-11-14T10:10:50.546+08:00falling in publicleaving ChristchurchmovingpackingReflectionstudent AP I've been very quiet over the last few weeks. It's mostly been because I've been trying to finish my thesis while packing and coordinating my move to Malaysia. It 's hard to believe my time here is up. After three and a half years in Christchurch, I'm finally moving back to KK!! Between the move, thesis-writing and the chaos at home, I haven't had any time for blogging or bloghopping. Believe mehttp://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/05/im-still-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-1831056621548207558Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:51:00 +00002012-05-01T02:56:00.364+08:00Canterbury rugbyCrusadersRugby * Drafted many weeks ago My first date with rugby last Saturday was awesome. Although initially I felt a bit out of place, it was actually pretty entertaining once I started understanding the rules of the game. Near the end, I was definitely into it. Thanks to the thousands of Cantabrians who made it to the game, the whole atmosphere was electric. They all wore thehttp://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/05/long-overdue-post-rugby-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-5776055787352217436Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:22:00 +00002012-03-24T13:22:07.262+08:00CrusadersRugby Guess what? I am going to my first super rugby game tonight!!! No, it's not All Blacks but some of the players also play for the All Blacks. Do I know how the game works? Nope. Does it matter? NOPE! Hehehe.  I really don't know what to expect but I reckon it's going to be loud and electric!  So what team am I rooting for? Team Canterbury of course!http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/03/rugby-tonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-4840342855121457715Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:35:00 +00002013-02-26T14:08:42.455+08:00Reflectionthesis writingwimp I think the biggest challenge for a thesis writer is to focus consistently on her writing no matter what happens around her. This is something I have yet to master. Like yesterday morning for example, I had this crazy urge to shut my colleague's mouth with a mop simply 'cos he was chatting with another colleague. I got so distracted by their conversation, http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/03/story-of-wimpy-kid.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-759440366547096506Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:20:00 +00002012-03-08T21:55:01.698+08:00thesis writingYoda story source: google images I am currently in the miserable stage of finishing my thesis. After coming back from KK last Saturday, I have lost all momentum in writing. I am aware of  what needs to be done but every part of my thesis seems too overwhelming right now. I know you're like, WAIT, you're going to talk about your thesis AGAIN?! That's it! I'm outta here. Ihttp://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/03/crawling-to-light-at-end-of-tunnel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-6464885284636975932Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:06:00 +00002012-03-05T16:06:36.362+08:00 Sadly, on the 20th of February my mom in law passed away. We flew back home on the 21st of February to attend her funeral and be with hubby's family members in Papar. Although we were all saddened by her loss, it was comforting to know that she did not suffer in her death. My sister-in-law, Lily, who was with her at the time of her passing said that she http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/03/mama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-7030983305011057985Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:56:00 +00002012-02-15T14:56:50.670+08:00Friday FingersNailsvalentine's day My Valentine's day was really crappy - it was filled with a series of vomitting, nausea and excessive gas-belching. Gross right? Oh well. At least I feel 5 pounds lighter now.  I know it's a tad too late to post this entry but I'm going to do it anyway. Happy Belated Valentine's Day everyone! Love today and everyday :)http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/02/friday-fingers-valentines-nails.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-6520748623586926695Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:57:00 +00002012-02-06T15:10:43.769+08:00holidayMiford soundPuzzling WorldQueenstownWanaka The next day, after a quick breakfast, we checked out from the hotel and went to the town's mini market for some tidbits. We had a long journey ahead so it was wise to have enough food supply in the car. After taking photos in front of a cute sheep sculpture, it was time to hit the road. We drove for over 3 hours to Cromwell, a town know as the  "Fruit Bowl" http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-i-did-this-summer-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-1729471377210515754Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:07:00 +00002012-01-28T01:17:24.907+08:00lake tekapoMackenzie CountryOmarama Four weeks ago, we went on a trip to Milford Sound to usher the new year and celebrate our anniversary. We left home on 30th December and began our road trip to the south, away from shaky Christchurch. As usual, the journey through the Mackenzie country was nothing short of spectacular. We drove through a picture perfect highway with snow capped mountains in a distance and fields http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/01/what-i-did-this-summer-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-5538076393756093513Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:45:00 +00002012-01-07T10:51:57.507+08:00thesis writing "There's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed."                                                     &http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/01/agony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-3011280428146345890Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:44:00 +00002012-01-01T22:03:43.185+08:007 yearsAnniversarywool anniversary Dear Alex Today is our 7th wedding anniversary. Reminiscences of our wedding day this morning made me smile and think “wow, we’ve come a long way”. We’ve been together for 9 years, married for 7 years and blessed with two kids. Aren't you glad we said "I do" ? I am. Thank you for continuously putting up with my crap and loving me the way you do.   1.1.2012   http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2012/01/wool-anniversary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-5928190486811434246Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:15:00 +00002011-12-26T19:20:19.542+08:00ChristmasFriday FingersNails Merry Christmas everyone! :) http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-fingers-chrismas-theme.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-8880450377700160560Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:36:00 +00002011-12-23T04:57:47.552+08:00perfume saleshopping "you know that thing, when you see someone cute and he smiles, and you heart kind of goes like warm butter sliding down hot toast? Well, that's what it's like when I see a store. Only it's better." - Confession of a Shopaholic Yes, this post is all about shopping. Recently, a Christchurch perfume wholesaler organised a 4-day fragrance and cosmetic sale in the city.&http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-shop-therefore-i-am.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-5319849432620396363Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:37:00 +00002011-12-19T05:54:24.065+08:003 yearsblog anniversaryReflectionwhy i blog 3 years ago, I decided to create my own site. I didn't know anything about blogging then but I really wanted to learn and be part of the blogging community. I  was very much inspired by Carol and Deb who both had their own cool sites and after following their stories, I was determined to write my own. I thought, "how hard could it be?" Contrary to my assumption, http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/180-posts-and-counting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-6001862596524100075Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:05:00 +00002011-12-17T22:20:27.233+08:00Friday FingersNails I know it can hardly be called a tribal print but that's as far as my creativity goes. http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-fingers-tribal-prints.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-9073774879910943949Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:43:00 +00002011-12-16T17:30:38.887+08:00christchurchReflection Last month marked the 3rd anniversary of my arrival in New Zealand. I remember the first time I set foot in Christchurch Airport, I had a feeling of excitement I'd never imagined. I didn't know what to expect of the people, the place or the NZ life, but I was so psyched to find out. The first 365 days - Settling Down My first impression of Christchurch http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/37-months-later.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-7357867293583261307Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:46:00 +00002011-12-10T17:52:30.003+08:00Friday FingersNails I did this in less than 20 minutes..... My favourite FF design so far :) http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-fingers-aqua-green-gradient.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-3463436894964854282Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:38:00 +00002011-12-05T04:51:58.298+08:00christchurchChristmassanta parade I put up our Christmas tree two weeks before advent in the hope that it would evoke some Christmas feeling in me. I think it probably did, but the feeling didn't last long. You can't blame me really. The kids don't get along with  the Christmas tree at all. They were very much in awe of it when I first put it up, but after some time the novelty wore off.http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/feeling-christmassy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-5746057293424346847Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:31:00 +00002011-12-03T19:47:47.541+08:00Friday FingersNails Bida, but I am too exhausted to try another design. I'll do better next week :) http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-fingers-inspired-by-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-3179313768895136353Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:05:00 +00002011-12-01T20:36:16.778+08:00toddler tantrums When I was a kid and I did something wrong, my parents spanked my ass. My mum did most of the spanking and my dad would be her loyal accomplice. We never had a conversation about why I was spanked or the justification behind the punishment. I was supposed to figure it out all by myself and learn my lesson. Back in those days parenting seemed so easy. http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-litttle-menace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5878332364096434314.post-135196891874533324Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:16:00 +00002011-11-25T21:32:31.837+08:00Friday FingersNails A manicure success made possible because of this kit.... It took me 3 hours to get everything right but it was worth the effort :) http://lizeesecretgarden.blogspot.com/2011/11/friday-fingers-classic-french-manicure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lizeewong)8