"Up" never fails me...love this pic! :)
Got this pic from http://www.weddingchicks.com/
Got this pic from http://www.weddingchicks.com/
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
DIY mask
I always love masks :)
- Get some used cardboard boxes. Then you can draw on it, design any kind of shape for mask.
- Then cut it with scissors or cutter knife (we have to help the kids to cut the masks).
- You can paint straight on the cardboard or you can use paper towel with a mixture of water glue first for the base (let it dry first, then you can paint on it).
- And then you put the stick on the side with glue or sellotape.
The girls loveeee to put some beads on it :)
Or you can make it like this:
- Get some carton. Then you can draw on it, design any kind of shape for mask.
- Then cut it with scissors or cutter knife (we have to help the kids to cut the masks).
- You can cut some small shapes and paste it to the mask with glue.
- And then you make a hole on the side of the mask with a punch holer, than you tied with a rubber band or a ribbon.
- And then you make a hole on the side of the mask with a punch holer, than you tied with a rubber band or a ribbon.
Go try it! I'm going to make more for sure...it's fun! :)
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Bon Iver's I Can't Make You Love Me/Nick of Time
One of my favorite musician, Bon Iver...singing one of my favorite song :)
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Sweet Potato with lemongrass creme fraiche
This recipe is from Yotam Ottolenghi's recipe book. I've been looking for this recipe book and last month I bought it from Aksara Kemang Bookstore :)
All you need:
3 medium sweet potatoes (900g)
4 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp fine sea salt
15g coriander, leaves picked (this one it's up to you)
For the dipping sauce:
1/2 lemongrass stalk
200g creme fraiche
Grated zest and juices of 2 limes
50g fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
(if you don't like ginger, put less than 50g, as for me, i love ginger :p)
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 tsp fine sea salt
15g coriander, leaves picked (this one it's up to you)
For the dipping sauce:
1/2 lemongrass stalk
200g creme fraiche
Grated zest and juices of 2 limes
50g fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
(if you don't like ginger, put less than 50g, as for me, i love ginger :p)
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
How to make:
Preheat the oven to 200C. Wash the sweet potatoes, up to you if you want to peel them or not. Cut each lenghtways into long wedges. Place them in a roasting tin, brushed light with some of the olive oil. Brush the wedges with the remaining oil and sprinkle witha mixture of ground coriander and salt.
Roast about 25 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender and golden brown.
While you're waiting, make the sauce. Very finely chop the lemongrass. Whisk with all of the other ingredients for the dipping sauce.
And here it is....nyummy nyummy!!
Try it, it's easy! :)
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Sarah Kay & Daniel Tammet
Check these two video by Sarah Kay and Daniel Tammet.
All I can say is...amazing! :)
All I can say is...amazing! :)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
My Four Reasons for Hope (by Jane Goodall)
"It is easy to be overwhelmed by feelings of hopelessness as we look around the world. We are losing species at a terrible rate, the balance of nature is disturbed, and we are destroying our beautiful planet. We have fear about water supplies, where future energy will come from – and most recently the developed world has been mired in an economic crisis. But in spite of all this I do have hope. And my hope is based on four factors:
The Human Brain
Firstly, we have at last begun to understand and face up to the problems that threaten us and the survival of life on Earth as we know it. Surely we can use our problem-solving abilities, our brains, to find ways to live in harmony with nature. Many companies have begun "greening" their operations, and millions of people worldwide are beginning to realize that each of us has a responsibility to the environment and our descendants. Everywhere I go, I see people making wiser choices, and more responsible ones.
The Indomitable Human Spirit
My second reason for hope lies in the indomitable nature of the human spirit. There are so many people who have dreamed seemingly unattainable dreams and, because they never gave up, achieved their goals against all the odds, or blazed a path along which others could follow. The recent presidential election in the US is one example. As I travel around the world I meet so many incredible and amazing human beings. They inspire me. They inspire those around them.
Firstly, we have at last begun to understand and face up to the problems that threaten us and the survival of life on Earth as we know it. Surely we can use our problem-solving abilities, our brains, to find ways to live in harmony with nature. Many companies have begun "greening" their operations, and millions of people worldwide are beginning to realize that each of us has a responsibility to the environment and our descendants. Everywhere I go, I see people making wiser choices, and more responsible ones.
The Indomitable Human Spirit
My second reason for hope lies in the indomitable nature of the human spirit. There are so many people who have dreamed seemingly unattainable dreams and, because they never gave up, achieved their goals against all the odds, or blazed a path along which others could follow. The recent presidential election in the US is one example. As I travel around the world I meet so many incredible and amazing human beings. They inspire me. They inspire those around them.
The Resilience of Nature
My third reason for hope is the incredible resilience of nature. I have visited Nagasaki, site of the second atomic bomb that ended World War II. Scientists had predicted that nothing could grow there for at least 30 years. But, amazingly, greenery grew very quickly. One sapling actually managed to survive the bombing, and today it is a large tree, with great cracks and fissures, all black inside; but that tree still produces leaves. I carry one of those leaves with me as a powerful symbol of hope. I have seen such renewals time and again, including animal species brought back from the brink of extinction.
My third reason for hope is the incredible resilience of nature. I have visited Nagasaki, site of the second atomic bomb that ended World War II. Scientists had predicted that nothing could grow there for at least 30 years. But, amazingly, greenery grew very quickly. One sapling actually managed to survive the bombing, and today it is a large tree, with great cracks and fissures, all black inside; but that tree still produces leaves. I carry one of those leaves with me as a powerful symbol of hope. I have seen such renewals time and again, including animal species brought back from the brink of extinction.
The Determination of Young People
My final reason for hope lies in the tremendous energy, enthusiasm and commitment of young people around the world. As they find out about the environmental and social problems that are now part of their heritage, they want to right the wrongs. Of course they do -- they have a vested interest in this, for it will be their world tomorrow. They will be moving into leadership positions, into the workforce, becoming parents themselves. Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world. We should never underestimate the power of determined young people.
My final reason for hope lies in the tremendous energy, enthusiasm and commitment of young people around the world. As they find out about the environmental and social problems that are now part of their heritage, they want to right the wrongs. Of course they do -- they have a vested interest in this, for it will be their world tomorrow. They will be moving into leadership positions, into the workforce, becoming parents themselves. Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world. We should never underestimate the power of determined young people.
I meet many young people with shining eyes who want to tell Dr. Jane what they've been doing, how they are making a difference in their communities. Whether it's something simple like recycling or collecting trash, something that requires a lot of effort, like restoring a wetland or a prairie, or whether it's raising money for the local dog shelter, they are a continual source of inspiration. My greatest reason for hope is the spirit and determination of young people, once they know what the problems are and have the tools to take action.
So let’s move forward in this new millennium with hope, for without it all we can do is eat and drink the last of our resources as we watch our planet slowly die. Let’s have faith in ourselves, in our intellect, in our staunch spirit and in our young people. And let’s do the work that needs to be done, with love and compassion."
--Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE
"If we are the most intellectual creature that has ever walked on the planet, how come we're destroying that planet?"
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right.”
“Chimpanzees are suffering horribly for our entertainment.”
“My mission is to create a world where we can live in harmony with nature.”
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference."
"The greatest danger to our future is apathy."
“Chimpanzees are suffering horribly for our entertainment.”
“My mission is to create a world where we can live in harmony with nature.”
"Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference."
"The greatest danger to our future is apathy."
(All words & quotes by Jane Goodall)
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