My baby son, Chardon Tristan has just turned 4 months old but my Indon maid called him 'orang tua kecil' (little old man) because he looks like a 'big boy' already - probably because of his hair (my husby was a lil mad at me cos I gave Chardon a haircut - his 1st haircut & quite a bad one I guess)...in KadazanDusun we called him 'pindik-pindik tagap' (haha). As his mommy - I think he's the cutest & the most adorable 'orang tua kecil'. Loved him too much!
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
'Orang Tua Kecil'
My baby son, Chardon Tristan has just turned 4 months old but my Indon maid called him 'orang tua kecil' (little old man) because he looks like a 'big boy' already - probably because of his hair (my husby was a lil mad at me cos I gave Chardon a haircut - his 1st haircut & quite a bad one I guess)...in KadazanDusun we called him 'pindik-pindik tagap' (haha). As his mommy - I think he's the cutest & the most adorable 'orang tua kecil'. Loved him too much!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Go Pixie?
I had a haircut about two weeks ago...but nope not this Emma Watson's (pic above) pixie cut. I got fed up with my hair which was too long...so I had a shoulder length-layered trim. I still have those curly locks though but it's okay - good to give volume to my hair. One day soon - I really would want to go for this Emma Watson (she's the actress who starred as Hermoine in Harry Potter) new pixie do...don't you think she looks lovely with this hair? Perhaps I should slim down a little bit first then this pixie cut will look good on me - ha...we'll just have to wait & see then!Shucks, if I knew about a public non-profit organization called 'Locks of Love', which I just came across from the net, I would donate my hair to this organisation. (Locks Of Love is an organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the US and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses they provide would help to restore these children's self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.) I will support and donate my hair there one of these days after/if I had a haircut.
Anyway, it's nearly 4 months now since I gave birth to my baby son, Chardon and I'm going through some hormonal change...that is right now my hair has started to fall - lots of hair cos Chardon is also losing lots of his baby birth hair which is actually normal. And I guess I didn't consumed enough calcium during my pregnancy that I didn't lose a tooth but broke a tooth (half of it) which used to be my wisdom tooth - gosh that is so ugly!
Good Luck Hanky
I've been using this hanky for awhile - before & after giving birth to my 2nd child last April 2010. It's called Inu-hariko (which means papier-mache dog) & I bought it for only RM5 at Daiso Japan store. I liked the description stated on it's plastic cover - it says "Inu-hariko is the charm for protection. A charm believed to offer protection for a safe birth & good luck for babies". Nice eh? And it's a cute & good gift for a baby shower. And I did have a safe birth & want to believe/see what good luck will bring upon my baby Chardon. There are a few other similar good luck hankies but I particularly want to keep this in my bag wherever I go.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
New Update: My Baby Chardon's Birth Story is up
Hi people, just to let you know that I have posted my baby Chardon's birth story...in other words share up about my antenatal and postnatal experiences for the last 2 months in May & June - if interested, click here to read.
Just to add...during my hospitalization for 2 weeks before Chardon's birth in April, since I was too bored and had lots of time to kill - I doodled this on my notebook. I've got nothing else to do except read mags my husby brought from home and doodling - as to prevent myself from losing my sanity (ha!)
I'm gonna doodle more like this - it's fun!
Just to add...during my hospitalization for 2 weeks before Chardon's birth in April, since I was too bored and had lots of time to kill - I doodled this on my notebook. I've got nothing else to do except read mags my husby brought from home and doodling - as to prevent myself from losing my sanity (ha!)
I'm gonna doodle more like this - it's fun!
Monday, June 28, 2010
My Baby Son - Chardon Tristan Zorab
This is Baby Chardon's birth story....
After admitted for 2 weeks @ Likas Hospital for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) or pretty known as pre-eclampsia, I finally safely delivered my 2nd child - And yes! He's a beautiful baby boy born on 28 April 2010 @ 11:26pm via c-sect operation. I named him Chardon Tristan Zorab (the name Chardon is taken from the Native American - I love that name, sounds unique). It took me a few days to think of his 2nd name and I thought Tristan ryhmes well with Chardon. Giving birth to him at only 37 weeks 6 days (2 weeks before my supposely EDD on 13 May), his weight was only 2.55kg.
My elective c-sect delivery was scheduled on 29 April but due to a medical error that day...that a nurse forgot to give me my med called 'nefidifine' (a hypertension drug and my so called bestfriend for that 2 weeks cos it helps stabilize my blood pressure and which I kind of got addicted to it) caused me to have hypertension crisis and had to undergo an emergency delivery a day earlier. I had needles for infusions to go through both my hands - just had to bear the pain..gosh! Seriously gave me lessons to take care of my body after this. I don't think I wanna go through the same experience again - ever..although less traumatic. I'm just one of those unfortunate mothers out there with PIH. The surgery lasted less than 30 minutes I guess...and thank God no blood transfusion needed which got me worried, so it was safe. Hearing my baby cry is the most happiest moment of my life (same goes during Carmen's birth) and they even let me kiss my baby. It was cool to see those young surgeons wearing those blue scrubs...reminds me of Grey's Anatomy (ha!). They took care of me well during my stay - no bad complaints from me on their services except the toilets are always dirty.
Anyway, the most traumatic time for me was when Chardon at day 3, had hypoglycemia and had to be admitted to the Neonatal ICU (Level 2) and after 1 day his condition got stable. Seeing he also had needles on his hand - I cried! But then he had to be treated for neonatal jaundice for another 2 days - I had to stay another week at the hospital which felt like a 2nd home already. I just can't wait to get home and take a warm shower.
Today..my baby son is exactly 2 months old and he now weighs about 4.5kg and I'm quite thankful for a few things:
1) I supplemented Chardon with Wyett's S26-Gold milk - costly but I think it's one of those best milk (Likas Hospital uses the same brand as well) . I do breastfeed him too, so let's say he got the best of both worlds;
2) 'Baby Organic Bean Sprouts' pillow (bantal senang hati) from Babylove - it really helps to reduce baby's startled shocks. Chardon sleeps well most of the time with the pillow on his chest or tummy. Carmen didn't have this during her time (kesian);
3) Some great lullaby music - with the likes of Jewel's 'Lullaby' Album, the classicals of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms & Tchaikowsky (my fav composer) to help lull Chardon to relax and sleep. I believe music plays an important role in the development, well being and mental state of babies both in the womb & after birth. And oh ya...I also digged my Korean 'Winter Sonata's' music soundtrack from my CD collection - it helps sooths too;
4) I befriended some mothers during my hospitalization and we still keep in touch till today - through FB!
5) And of course for the love and moral support from my family and friends (especially my boss)!
Well..these are just a short part of my antenatal and postnatal experiences...if I go on sharing I'm sure you'll be bored to death. I admit that I do get abit of those 'baby blues' during my confinement period but I'm okay now...I guess it's normal for any mothers. Chardon is quite a tough baby to take care of - he cries & possets alot and very, very clingy to me.
Will be back to work on 1st July...and I'm sure I will be missing my Chardon so badly during the day..sigh:(
Here to share some photos of Chardon - enjoy looking:
First baby photo of Chardon at barely a day old...clad in pink:
Another of Chardon's very 1st day baby photo:
Chardon's daddy admiring his newborn son..."he looks just like me":
Me showing the old fashion 'peace sign' after undergoing c-sect operation. Need to lay flat like this for 6 hours - still can't even move from my waist down but so glad that it's over...baby is out of my tummy safe & sound:
Rooming in with baby Chardon when he was treated for Neonatal Jaundice for about 2 days...this time it was comfortable:
Chardon under the phototheraphy (so kesian):
Still at the hospital...after the phototheraphy and still having slight jaundice:
Another latest picture of him with his big eyes just like his big sister:
Latest picture of Chardon @ 2 months old...pity that he has rashes on his cheek:( Blame the milk
Little Chardon with his big sister, Carmen, now 4 years old:
So adorable to see babies sleeps like this:
Chardon's thick and funky hair (since birth):
His tiny happy feet:
Eu Yan Sang's Bo Ying Compound - effectively prevents pediatric illnesses such as vomiting, crying at night, fever, cold and cough and keeps children healthy & active. Since it's suitable for newborn babies, and because Chardon cries & possets/vomits alot during his 1st month, I tried giving him this:
My handmade baby mobile....did this while Chardon's asleep. Dug out all the pretty things and ribbons that I could from my artsy fartsy box to put this together...I don't think it's colouful and big enough to stimulate the baby's vision but it's better than nothing.
That's about it...cheers from Mama Rock for now:)
After admitted for 2 weeks @ Likas Hospital for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) or pretty known as pre-eclampsia, I finally safely delivered my 2nd child - And yes! He's a beautiful baby boy born on 28 April 2010 @ 11:26pm via c-sect operation. I named him Chardon Tristan Zorab (the name Chardon is taken from the Native American - I love that name, sounds unique). It took me a few days to think of his 2nd name and I thought Tristan ryhmes well with Chardon. Giving birth to him at only 37 weeks 6 days (2 weeks before my supposely EDD on 13 May), his weight was only 2.55kg.
My elective c-sect delivery was scheduled on 29 April but due to a medical error that day...that a nurse forgot to give me my med called 'nefidifine' (a hypertension drug and my so called bestfriend for that 2 weeks cos it helps stabilize my blood pressure and which I kind of got addicted to it) caused me to have hypertension crisis and had to undergo an emergency delivery a day earlier. I had needles for infusions to go through both my hands - just had to bear the pain..gosh! Seriously gave me lessons to take care of my body after this. I don't think I wanna go through the same experience again - ever..although less traumatic. I'm just one of those unfortunate mothers out there with PIH. The surgery lasted less than 30 minutes I guess...and thank God no blood transfusion needed which got me worried, so it was safe. Hearing my baby cry is the most happiest moment of my life (same goes during Carmen's birth) and they even let me kiss my baby. It was cool to see those young surgeons wearing those blue scrubs...reminds me of Grey's Anatomy (ha!). They took care of me well during my stay - no bad complaints from me on their services except the toilets are always dirty.
Anyway, the most traumatic time for me was when Chardon at day 3, had hypoglycemia and had to be admitted to the Neonatal ICU (Level 2) and after 1 day his condition got stable. Seeing he also had needles on his hand - I cried! But then he had to be treated for neonatal jaundice for another 2 days - I had to stay another week at the hospital which felt like a 2nd home already. I just can't wait to get home and take a warm shower.
Today..my baby son is exactly 2 months old and he now weighs about 4.5kg and I'm quite thankful for a few things:
1) I supplemented Chardon with Wyett's S26-Gold milk - costly but I think it's one of those best milk (Likas Hospital uses the same brand as well) . I do breastfeed him too, so let's say he got the best of both worlds;
2) 'Baby Organic Bean Sprouts' pillow (bantal senang hati) from Babylove - it really helps to reduce baby's startled shocks. Chardon sleeps well most of the time with the pillow on his chest or tummy. Carmen didn't have this during her time (kesian);
3) Some great lullaby music - with the likes of Jewel's 'Lullaby' Album, the classicals of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms & Tchaikowsky (my fav composer) to help lull Chardon to relax and sleep. I believe music plays an important role in the development, well being and mental state of babies both in the womb & after birth. And oh ya...I also digged my Korean 'Winter Sonata's' music soundtrack from my CD collection - it helps sooths too;
4) I befriended some mothers during my hospitalization and we still keep in touch till today - through FB!
5) And of course for the love and moral support from my family and friends (especially my boss)!
Well..these are just a short part of my antenatal and postnatal experiences...if I go on sharing I'm sure you'll be bored to death. I admit that I do get abit of those 'baby blues' during my confinement period but I'm okay now...I guess it's normal for any mothers. Chardon is quite a tough baby to take care of - he cries & possets alot and very, very clingy to me.
Will be back to work on 1st July...and I'm sure I will be missing my Chardon so badly during the day..sigh:(
Here to share some photos of Chardon - enjoy looking:
First baby photo of Chardon at barely a day old...clad in pink:
Another of Chardon's very 1st day baby photo:
Chardon's daddy admiring his newborn son..."he looks just like me":
Me showing the old fashion 'peace sign' after undergoing c-sect operation. Need to lay flat like this for 6 hours - still can't even move from my waist down but so glad that it's over...baby is out of my tummy safe & sound:
Rooming in with baby Chardon when he was treated for Neonatal Jaundice for about 2 days...this time it was comfortable:
Chardon under the phototheraphy (so kesian):
Still at the hospital...after the phototheraphy and still having slight jaundice:
Another latest picture of him with his big eyes just like his big sister:
Latest picture of Chardon @ 2 months old...pity that he has rashes on his cheek:( Blame the milk
Little Chardon with his big sister, Carmen, now 4 years old:
So adorable to see babies sleeps like this:
Chardon's thick and funky hair (since birth):
His tiny happy feet:
Eu Yan Sang's Bo Ying Compound - effectively prevents pediatric illnesses such as vomiting, crying at night, fever, cold and cough and keeps children healthy & active. Since it's suitable for newborn babies, and because Chardon cries & possets/vomits alot during his 1st month, I tried giving him this:
My handmade baby mobile....did this while Chardon's asleep. Dug out all the pretty things and ribbons that I could from my artsy fartsy box to put this together...I don't think it's colouful and big enough to stimulate the baby's vision but it's better than nothing.
That's about it...cheers from Mama Rock for now:) Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Short hiatus
I'm currently on confinement period and having 2 months maternity leave...this personal journal will be temporarily quiet. But I'll be back and update you about my antenatal and postnatal experience.
By the way, my baby boy's name is Chardon Tristan Zorab. Will post up pictures of him soon ya!
More later from Mama Rock:)
By the way, my baby boy's name is Chardon Tristan Zorab. Will post up pictures of him soon ya!
More later from Mama Rock:)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
What the year of the Tiger holds for me....
I was born in the year of the Dragon, and I read an article from the papers for those who was born in the year of the Dragon - here's what to expect and the things to watch out for in 2010 (year of the Tiger):
Dragon has water, hence will have money. It's a year of challenges but it will be good and smooth if he/she can manage his/her money.
He/she will have to avoid yin places like hospitals and funerals, avoid watching eclipses of the sun and moon.
Tap the energy of the full moon by doing exercises within its view. Wear a jade monkey, jade snake, smooth sailing beads and Ba Gua beads to stay on a smooth path.
About avoiding places like hospitals....being pregnant and giving birth this year, I guess that's not possible...that's the only most visited place I go to these days. And I'm pretty glad my baby will be born in the year of the Tiger (both Carmen and her daddy were born in the year of the Dog). I also read that people born in any specific year are believed to take on the characteristics of the animals.
Tigers are physically strong, independent and bold. People born in the year of the tiger are friendly but they also are short tempered and often take risks in their hunt for excitement. They seek attention and power too and often see themselves as a protector of the weak, so they are not afraid to speak up on any issue that they don't approve of. They are natural leaders who perform their best in positions of power and authority. Tiger people are generally charismatic and are popular but they are most compatible with people born under the signs of the horse, dog and dragons. (Yeah...the four of us - my husby, Carmen, the new baby on the way and myself are compatible and would get along just fine then)
Anyways, let's all have a tigerific year - happy, healthy and prosperous!
Dragon has water, hence will have money. It's a year of challenges but it will be good and smooth if he/she can manage his/her money.
He/she will have to avoid yin places like hospitals and funerals, avoid watching eclipses of the sun and moon.
Tap the energy of the full moon by doing exercises within its view. Wear a jade monkey, jade snake, smooth sailing beads and Ba Gua beads to stay on a smooth path.
About avoiding places like hospitals....being pregnant and giving birth this year, I guess that's not possible...that's the only most visited place I go to these days. And I'm pretty glad my baby will be born in the year of the Tiger (both Carmen and her daddy were born in the year of the Dog). I also read that people born in any specific year are believed to take on the characteristics of the animals.
Tigers are physically strong, independent and bold. People born in the year of the tiger are friendly but they also are short tempered and often take risks in their hunt for excitement. They seek attention and power too and often see themselves as a protector of the weak, so they are not afraid to speak up on any issue that they don't approve of. They are natural leaders who perform their best in positions of power and authority. Tiger people are generally charismatic and are popular but they are most compatible with people born under the signs of the horse, dog and dragons. (Yeah...the four of us - my husby, Carmen, the new baby on the way and myself are compatible and would get along just fine then)
Anyways, let's all have a tigerific year - happy, healthy and prosperous!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Parenting Resolutions for 2010
I wanted to post this up earlier in the new year...oh well here goes some Parenting Resolutions for those parents and new parents to-be..not only for this year but it's good to continue applying them for the rest of your parenting days/years with your growing children. I've shared about this on FB last December.
1. Not yell so much;
2. Stop using threats to keep your kindergartner or grade-schooler in line;
3. Be more loving - and find other ways to help your 5-year-old or 6 - 8-year-old feel good about himself/herself;
4. Slow down and really listen to your child;
5. Give each of your children the one-on-one time he deserves;
6. Find more family time;
7. Plan fun outings more often;
8. Read more with your child - whether he's a beginner, intermediate, or advanced reader;
9. Watch less TV;
10. Make healthier meals;
11. Encourage your child's relationship with grandparents;
12. Share your beliefs with your child and - if religion or spirituality is important to your family - make them part of your family life, traditions, and rituals; and
13. Nurture yourself so that you can better nurture your child.
(Source: BabyCenter)
Nah...sekadar gambar hiasan sahaja ya...good parenting role models I suppose - Brangelina and their broods and the late Anna Nicole Smith cute daughter with her daddy.
1. Not yell so much;
2. Stop using threats to keep your kindergartner or grade-schooler in line;
3. Be more loving - and find other ways to help your 5-year-old or 6 - 8-year-old feel good about himself/herself;
4. Slow down and really listen to your child;
5. Give each of your children the one-on-one time he deserves;
6. Find more family time;
7. Plan fun outings more often;
8. Read more with your child - whether he's a beginner, intermediate, or advanced reader;
9. Watch less TV;
10. Make healthier meals;
11. Encourage your child's relationship with grandparents;
12. Share your beliefs with your child and - if religion or spirituality is important to your family - make them part of your family life, traditions, and rituals; and
13. Nurture yourself so that you can better nurture your child.
(Source: BabyCenter)
Nah...sekadar gambar hiasan sahaja ya...good parenting role models I suppose - Brangelina and their broods and the late Anna Nicole Smith cute daughter with her daddy.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Hey 2010!
I hope it's still not too late to wish Mama Rock readers A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010!
Finally trying to blog again...been neglecting this space since the new year started. Usually very busy with work at the beginning of the year.
Some lil updates about me...
1) Busy organizing our Chamber's Members New-Year Get Together & Networking Hi-Tea @ Hyatt's Poolside this coming Thursday, 21 Jan;
2) Having water retention on my hands (due to pregnancy I guess) - irritably painful at times - I read eating more bananas can help (ha!) and got to minimise my salt intake (gosh! I just ate KFC's Zinger Tower burger for lunch today);
3) I'm about 5 months plus pregnant now and I can feel my baby's VERY ACTIVE movements - I still don't know if the baby has a tonto*** or tonsi*** (that's what we call the male & female's private parts in 'Dusun' - sorry can't mention in full haha!) So I'm looking forward to do 3D scan at the end of this month; and
4) I'm still looking forward to enroll my myself in taking drum lessons - my long awaited plans.
There's lots of pretty plans for me this 2010...and I'll try my very best to have fun achieving them.
More from Mama Rock later...
At the meantime...enjoy my fav Rain's September 12 vid here..sweet & lovely song!
Finally trying to blog again...been neglecting this space since the new year started. Usually very busy with work at the beginning of the year.
Some lil updates about me...
1) Busy organizing our Chamber's Members New-Year Get Together & Networking Hi-Tea @ Hyatt's Poolside this coming Thursday, 21 Jan;
2) Having water retention on my hands (due to pregnancy I guess) - irritably painful at times - I read eating more bananas can help (ha!) and got to minimise my salt intake (gosh! I just ate KFC's Zinger Tower burger for lunch today);
3) I'm about 5 months plus pregnant now and I can feel my baby's VERY ACTIVE movements - I still don't know if the baby has a tonto*** or tonsi*** (that's what we call the male & female's private parts in 'Dusun' - sorry can't mention in full haha!) So I'm looking forward to do 3D scan at the end of this month; and
4) I'm still looking forward to enroll my myself in taking drum lessons - my long awaited plans.
There's lots of pretty plans for me this 2010...and I'll try my very best to have fun achieving them.
More from Mama Rock later...
At the meantime...enjoy my fav Rain's September 12 vid here..sweet & lovely song!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
At 16 Weeks
It's been awhile since I last blogged huh? Same story - it's either I'm too overload at work or lazy/no inspiration to blog. Anyways...I have not being doing much of 'me' time lately (as in doing some creative thingy) - I got tired after spending half a day during the weekends layaning my CJ, since she's becoming more of a fussy pot, a rascal but getting smarter and listening to her singing to tinkerbell's songs. But it's joyful fun just being with CJ!
Well...finally here's photo scan of my baby:) I'm at about 16 weeks preggy and he or she is starting to move actively inside my belly - so happy to know that he/she is growing healthily. I'm trying my best to STOP eating chillies for now (which sometimes I can't help myself) - just to avoid the rashes on the baby's face when he/she comes out in May next year (ha!). By Jan/Feb, I'm looking forward to know on the baby's gender, it's still too soon to tell right now.
I'll be back here soon...looking forward to go watch a movie tomorrow (escape to the cinema again) - New Moon or Ninja Assassin. I still feel the strong impact after watching 2012 - I might take leave on Dec 12, 2012...wakakaka.
Well...finally here's photo scan of my baby:) I'm at about 16 weeks preggy and he or she is starting to move actively inside my belly - so happy to know that he/she is growing healthily. I'm trying my best to STOP eating chillies for now (which sometimes I can't help myself) - just to avoid the rashes on the baby's face when he/she comes out in May next year (ha!). By Jan/Feb, I'm looking forward to know on the baby's gender, it's still too soon to tell right now.
I'll be back here soon...looking forward to go watch a movie tomorrow (escape to the cinema again) - New Moon or Ninja Assassin. I still feel the strong impact after watching 2012 - I might take leave on Dec 12, 2012...wakakaka.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Welcome Arwen Aedell Joseph!
I have a new nephew - so happy! My younger sister, Chrissie gave birth to a beautiful baby boy yesterday, 20 Oct through c-sect operation after being induced 3 times...I can imagine the pain she had to go through:( Glad that she's such a strong mama! She named her newborn, Arwen Aedell and he's quite a chubby one - he weighs 3.4kg. I kept thinking how cute Arwen is the whole night...can't wait to see him again this weekend. Pictures of him later ya...my digcam was out of battery yesterday so I might grab some pics from my bro Del or Chrissie soon.
Well, here's chrissie & her husby, Joseph before she meletup...
I thought of waiting till the 1st trimester (3 months) is over to reveal this...okay..here goes my share...I'm about 7 weeks pregnant now with my 2nd one. I'm still having that so called 'morning sickness' but not too bad....and sometimes I have 'evening sickness' (funny). Anyways, both husby and I are excited and happy that our Carmen will have a little sister or brother again by next year (expected due date - 1 day after Carmen's bday but will see?) I missed wearing those high heels but what to do I've to wear flatties now - sigh.
Well, here's chrissie & her husby, Joseph before she meletup...
I thought of waiting till the 1st trimester (3 months) is over to reveal this...okay..here goes my share...I'm about 7 weeks pregnant now with my 2nd one. I'm still having that so called 'morning sickness' but not too bad....and sometimes I have 'evening sickness' (funny). Anyways, both husby and I are excited and happy that our Carmen will have a little sister or brother again by next year (expected due date - 1 day after Carmen's bday but will see?) I missed wearing those high heels but what to do I've to wear flatties now - sigh.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Carmen's Song/Obsessed with Coraline
This was accidently posted a few days ago before I even finish bla bla-ing what's it all about cos CJ was playing the computer keys at that time. Oh well, just to say something about CJ's current obsession. She's so into the animated movie 'Coraline' and she's crazy about this particular song. She even memorized a few of those weird lyrics already. But I think this song and the movie are both cool too - artistically weird and unique. Have you watched it? It's worth watching if you haven't. Reminds of me some similar and old creative/weird animated movies such as Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride.
This is one of Coraline's movie soundtrack:
"End Credits" by Bruno Coulais and beautifully sung by the Children Choir of Nice.
Here's a rougly written lyrics taken from the creator of this video:
Creaking Van Iddli Fla Lu Va
Pretty Sah Lu Feh Iddli Twu Ki Padi
Trelly Goilly Doilly Seli Pretty Chedi
Emi Swalin Gwoh
Seri Ferin Dorin Greh
Fairy Seiry Don
Sweedes Machin Twinky Doo
Fweeden Soreti*
Oosi An Tweeban Retiso
Neh-Neh Fehreeden
Sindwee Bin Doh
Swin Ting Lan Twenty Some Dring Doli
Sweet Lan Bih City Tran Dolinda
Pretty Leheleni Switi Kull
Meli Swimmin So
(repeat until *)
These might be the translation in English, they seem right but who knows:
Creaking is the door so gently,
Side to side calling your name.
Never ever ever ever open that door,
Things won't be the same.
Crawling is the spiders hand,
Seaching for it's prey.
Soon You'll be caught next,
Traped in the spiders web!
(the ghost children) RUUUUN!
SAAAAVE US
PLEASE SAVE OUR SOULS!!!!
(ghost boy)
Find our eyes before the full moon,
Make sure other mother dosn't find you,
A button in the eye will surely curse you.
The witch will eat you too!
(all of the choir)
Find our eyes before the full moon,
Make sure other mother dosn't find you,
A button in the eye will surely curse you.
The witch will eat you too!
Crawling is the spiders hand,
Seaching for it's prey.
Soon You'll be caught next,
Traped in the spiders web!
Since CJ is obsessed with Coraline, I made her a Coraline Scrapbook to make her happy. She often brings the scapbook and DVD cover to bed. My funny & weird lil girl.
Wanna know more about this movie - check out the trailer & synopsis here:
Coraline Jones is a girl of 11 who is feisty, curious, and adventurous beyond her years. She and her parents have just relocated from Michigan to Oregon. Missing her friends and finding her parents to be distracted by their work, Coraline tries to find some excitement in her new environment. She is befriended–or, as she sees it, is annoyed–by a local boy close to her age, Wybie Lovat and visits her older neighbors, eccentric British actresses Miss Spink and Forcible as well as the arguably even more eccentric Russian Mr. Bobinsky. After these encounters, Coraline seriously doubts that her new home can provide anything truly intriguing to her, but it does; she uncovers a secret door in the house. Walking through the door and then venturing through an eerie passageway, she discovers an alternate version of her life and existence. On the surface, this parallel reality is similar to her real life–only much better. The adults, including the solicitous Other Mother, seem much more welcoming to her. Coraline is more the center of attention there–even from the mysterious Cat. She begins to think that this Other World might be where she belongs. But when her wondrously off-kilter, fantastical visit turns dangerous and Other Mother schemes to keep her there, Coraline musters all of her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home–and save her family.
Genre: Kids/Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adaptation
Cast: Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Ian McShane, Jennifer Saunders, Keith David and John Hodgman
Director: Henry Selick
Dakota Fanning - the voice of Coraline. Mmmm....I liked the name Coraline:P
Be careful what you wish for!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Instant Fame
I think most of you people have read about it at Yahoo just recently - what's stated as an international mystery, where a simple family from Missouri, USA got their family's x'mas card photo end up as Ad in a grocery store window in Prague, Czech Republic. The lady in the picture, Danielle Smith posted that particular pic on her blog and a few social networking sites (like FB). Read more here - interesting!
It's cool to be well known/famous instantly from something that happen like that even in such an odd way and for just a short period.
And I think Danielle's blog - Extraordinary Mommy is interesting too - I like! I've put up a link to it in here already. After that odd incident, she receives tons of visitors to her blog which no longer is non-existent to the world. Good read on motherhood!
Talking about motherhood, I recently bought Jewel's (by the way, I took her name for my Carmen's 2nd name & after volunteering for the Borneo International Jewellery Fair that I 1st found out I was pregnant) latest and 7th studio album "Lullaby". It's really good for babies and toddlers ears - recommended and I love it too! Heard that this album were influenced by movies like Shrek that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Album Tracks:
RAVEN 4:08
ALL THE ANIMALS 2:46
SWEET DREAMS 4:17
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR 3:05
CIRCLE SONG 3:47
THE COWBOYS LAMENT 4:00
DAYDREAM LAND 3:11
SOV GOTT (SLEEP WELL) 4:44
DREAMER 4:23
FOREVER AND A DAY 3:16
GLORIA 6:10
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW 4:26
ANGEL STANDING BY 2:46
SIMPLE GIFTS 2:48
BRAHMS LULLABY 4:46
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Brahms Lullaby is my CJ's absolute favourites. Have fun to all mamas & love thy children!
It's cool to be well known/famous instantly from something that happen like that even in such an odd way and for just a short period.
And I think Danielle's blog - Extraordinary Mommy is interesting too - I like! I've put up a link to it in here already. After that odd incident, she receives tons of visitors to her blog which no longer is non-existent to the world. Good read on motherhood!
Talking about motherhood, I recently bought Jewel's (by the way, I took her name for my Carmen's 2nd name & after volunteering for the Borneo International Jewellery Fair that I 1st found out I was pregnant) latest and 7th studio album "Lullaby". It's really good for babies and toddlers ears - recommended and I love it too! Heard that this album were influenced by movies like Shrek that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
Album Tracks:
RAVEN 4:08
ALL THE ANIMALS 2:46
SWEET DREAMS 4:17
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR 3:05
CIRCLE SONG 3:47
THE COWBOYS LAMENT 4:00
DAYDREAM LAND 3:11
SOV GOTT (SLEEP WELL) 4:44
DREAMER 4:23
FOREVER AND A DAY 3:16
GLORIA 6:10
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW 4:26
ANGEL STANDING BY 2:46
SIMPLE GIFTS 2:48
BRAHMS LULLABY 4:46
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and Brahms Lullaby is my CJ's absolute favourites. Have fun to all mamas & love thy children!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Happy Birthday to Carmen (12 May)
It's my little girl's 3rd birthday tomorrow, 12 May, and I'm taking the day off to spend time with her and prepare a mini birthday celebration for her and with just among us family members only. I will plan a bigger party for her when she's older - that I promise!
Happy Birthday to you Carmen - mommy loves you so much and having you as a daughter is the best thing that ever happened to me!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Happy Weekend & Mother's Day
Time really flies fast and weekend is here again and I've always look forward to do something worthy like painting an abstract art, crafting, scrapbooking, play and sing in the piano & etc at the weekends...unless I'm too tired/stressed up after layaning my little rascal CJ then I've become a lazy bone and my time for the weekend goes wasted...really frustrating when that happens...which usually does.
Okay here's something unrelated - American Idol...yes we now have the top 3 and Adam Lambert is in...of course he's the favorite to be the winner. I'm quite fond of him too, he's handsome but sometimes his looks are quite scary and weird but that's what we called unique and he might be or might not be - GAY. But he looks so convincing that maybe the rumours are true...OH NO! I think after he wins then he'll speak out the truth cos right now he needs or wants to be the next American Idol. See what happened to Clay Aiken.
The Top 3 - Kris Allen, Danny Gokey & Adam Lambert.
The handsome look of Adam Lambert
The scary look of Adam Lambert
Anyways, have a fun-crazy and smiley weekend then. Now I'll leave you to enjoy listening and singing to my all-time favorite song. Here's 'After All', a theme from the movie 'Chances Are' sang by Peter Cetera and Cher (but Kim Keyes sang Cher's part in this video). I think I'm going to revive my vocal and sing this song at the weekend...I used to memorize it by heart. It's truly a love song and best sang at weddings.
AFTER ALL
Well, here we are again
I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when
Your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
Every journey always brings me back to you
Chorus:
After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all
When love is truly right
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
And on the way it grows
But it never disappears
Chorus
Bridge:
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After all, what else is living for?
And Happy Mother's Day too - read related post here.
Okay here's something unrelated - American Idol...yes we now have the top 3 and Adam Lambert is in...of course he's the favorite to be the winner. I'm quite fond of him too, he's handsome but sometimes his looks are quite scary and weird but that's what we called unique and he might be or might not be - GAY. But he looks so convincing that maybe the rumours are true...OH NO! I think after he wins then he'll speak out the truth cos right now he needs or wants to be the next American Idol. See what happened to Clay Aiken.
The Top 3 - Kris Allen, Danny Gokey & Adam Lambert.
The handsome look of Adam Lambert
The scary look of Adam Lambert
Anyways, have a fun-crazy and smiley weekend then. Now I'll leave you to enjoy listening and singing to my all-time favorite song. Here's 'After All', a theme from the movie 'Chances Are' sang by Peter Cetera and Cher (but Kim Keyes sang Cher's part in this video). I think I'm going to revive my vocal and sing this song at the weekend...I used to memorize it by heart. It's truly a love song and best sang at weddings.
AFTER ALL
Well, here we are again
I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when
Your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
Every journey always brings me back to you
Chorus:
After all the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After all that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me
After all
When love is truly right
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
And on the way it grows
But it never disappears
Chorus
Bridge:
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After all, what else is living for?
And Happy Mother's Day too - read related post here.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Be a Happy Mama
I dedicate this post especially to all mothers, soon-to-be mothers and women who would love to be a mother in the future. And this is also a good read for all daddies too.
7 TIPS TO BE A HAPPY MOM
Have you heard the saying “being a mom is the best job you will ever have’? For some it is a huge responsibility that can be overwhelming and not as fulfilling as it should be. If you have experienced being overwhelmed, unhappy for any reason, or not feeling totally fulfilled in your role as a mom, you are not alone. Here are seven tips to change your life for the better.
Tip #1: Believe it is possible.
In order to be happier and more fulfilled as a mom you have to believe that it is possible. Have you heard the quote, “You have to believe to achieve?”. Well it is true and this is where it all begins.
Tip #2: Be willing to do things differently.You can’t expect to be happier and more fulfilled if you continue to do things the same way. So, you have to be willing to make some changes and do things differently from the way you have been.
Tip #3: Get support.It is easy to fall into the role of “super mom” and feel like it is your responsibility as a mom to do everything yourself, but you will be happier if you get some support. There are many different means of support for moms if you seek them out.
Tip #4: Ask for what you want.Have you ever gotten angry at your spouse because he didn’t do what you wanted him to do, but he often said that you have never asked him to do it? Moms often don’t ask for what they want and need. Learn to speak up and ask for what you want.
Tip#5: Love yourself first.Feeling loved is the universal basic want we all have. While it is great to get and feel loved by others, most people don’t love themselves first. You need to love yourself first and set the example for others to love you too.
Tip#6: Focus on YOU!Ask yourself, “What do I love to do that I’m not currently doing?” or “What would I like more of in my life that will help me feel more fulfilled?” Discover what it is that is missing in your life to make you feel fulfilled and do it!
Tip#7: Let go!When moms focus on themselves or take time for themselves they tend to feel a bit guilty. Carrying around this burden doesn’t benefit anyone including you, so let it go! When you are happy and fulfilled you will be better in your role as mom and as a partner, so enjoy it.
Extracted from the New Straits Times
Cool children play stuffs from a very cool online shopSerena & Lily
Some of my favourite mother & child paintings from Mary Cassatt whose paintings are mostly on the social and private lives of women particularly the intimate bonds between mothers & children (so love it!)
While still on motherly subject...I too would like to share an article by Susanna Schrobsdorff taken from Newsweek many weeks ago about 'When a Young Mother dies'which I think is pretty interesting and could be a wake up call for all mothers out there.
Now here are some sweet thoughts on being a mother....
The baby was born and your life was changed more than you ever dreamed. You found you had sprouted invisible antennae that picked up every alteration in breathing, every variation in temperature, every nuance of expression in your tiny daughter. No one told you that the change was irreversible. That you would feel in your own heart every pain, every loss, every disappointment, every rebuff, every cruelty that she experiences - life long. By Rosanne Ambrose-Brown, b.1943
Having a child....has opened my heart in a way that I don't believe anything else could have done. The whole rush of feelings from a love for your child that is so forgiving, so full. Experiencing your own child: taking care of that small human form, watching them reach their milestones. There's nothing else in life like that, although you can watch other people's children and be part of another family. The love for your child is an eternal, unconditional love. Having had my own child has made me a better person, I think. I'm more open, more giving, more forgiving. It's probably made me a better teacher - more compassionate and empathetic. By Deanne Burke, from "On Women Turning 50"
Its (motherhood) demands are so compelling, so clearly important, and also so profoundly satisfying. You give up yourself, and finally you don't even mind. You become your child's guide to life at the expense of that swollen ego you thought so immutable. I would'nt have missed this for anything. It humbled my ego and stretched my soul. It awakened me to eternity. It made me know my own humanity, my own mortality, my own limits. It gave me whatever crumbs of wisdom I possess today. By Erico Jong, B.1942 from "Fear of Fifty"
Happy Mothers Day in advance...with love from Mama Rock
7 TIPS TO BE A HAPPY MOM
Have you heard the saying “being a mom is the best job you will ever have’? For some it is a huge responsibility that can be overwhelming and not as fulfilling as it should be. If you have experienced being overwhelmed, unhappy for any reason, or not feeling totally fulfilled in your role as a mom, you are not alone. Here are seven tips to change your life for the better.
Tip #1: Believe it is possible.
In order to be happier and more fulfilled as a mom you have to believe that it is possible. Have you heard the quote, “You have to believe to achieve?”. Well it is true and this is where it all begins.
Tip #2: Be willing to do things differently.You can’t expect to be happier and more fulfilled if you continue to do things the same way. So, you have to be willing to make some changes and do things differently from the way you have been.
Tip #3: Get support.It is easy to fall into the role of “super mom” and feel like it is your responsibility as a mom to do everything yourself, but you will be happier if you get some support. There are many different means of support for moms if you seek them out.
Tip #4: Ask for what you want.Have you ever gotten angry at your spouse because he didn’t do what you wanted him to do, but he often said that you have never asked him to do it? Moms often don’t ask for what they want and need. Learn to speak up and ask for what you want.
Tip#5: Love yourself first.Feeling loved is the universal basic want we all have. While it is great to get and feel loved by others, most people don’t love themselves first. You need to love yourself first and set the example for others to love you too.
Tip#6: Focus on YOU!Ask yourself, “What do I love to do that I’m not currently doing?” or “What would I like more of in my life that will help me feel more fulfilled?” Discover what it is that is missing in your life to make you feel fulfilled and do it!
Tip#7: Let go!When moms focus on themselves or take time for themselves they tend to feel a bit guilty. Carrying around this burden doesn’t benefit anyone including you, so let it go! When you are happy and fulfilled you will be better in your role as mom and as a partner, so enjoy it.
Extracted from the New Straits Times
Cool children play stuffs from a very cool online shopSerena & Lily
Some of my favourite mother & child paintings from Mary Cassatt whose paintings are mostly on the social and private lives of women particularly the intimate bonds between mothers & children (so love it!)
While still on motherly subject...I too would like to share an article by Susanna Schrobsdorff taken from Newsweek many weeks ago about 'When a Young Mother dies'which I think is pretty interesting and could be a wake up call for all mothers out there.
Now here are some sweet thoughts on being a mother....
The baby was born and your life was changed more than you ever dreamed. You found you had sprouted invisible antennae that picked up every alteration in breathing, every variation in temperature, every nuance of expression in your tiny daughter. No one told you that the change was irreversible. That you would feel in your own heart every pain, every loss, every disappointment, every rebuff, every cruelty that she experiences - life long. By Rosanne Ambrose-Brown, b.1943
Having a child....has opened my heart in a way that I don't believe anything else could have done. The whole rush of feelings from a love for your child that is so forgiving, so full. Experiencing your own child: taking care of that small human form, watching them reach their milestones. There's nothing else in life like that, although you can watch other people's children and be part of another family. The love for your child is an eternal, unconditional love. Having had my own child has made me a better person, I think. I'm more open, more giving, more forgiving. It's probably made me a better teacher - more compassionate and empathetic. By Deanne Burke, from "On Women Turning 50"
Its (motherhood) demands are so compelling, so clearly important, and also so profoundly satisfying. You give up yourself, and finally you don't even mind. You become your child's guide to life at the expense of that swollen ego you thought so immutable. I would'nt have missed this for anything. It humbled my ego and stretched my soul. It awakened me to eternity. It made me know my own humanity, my own mortality, my own limits. It gave me whatever crumbs of wisdom I possess today. By Erico Jong, B.1942 from "Fear of Fifty"
Happy Mothers Day in advance...with love from Mama Rock
Friday, November 16, 2007
Like Mother Like Daughter
Tinseltown Moments #2
This is 8 year old Ava Phillippe, daughter of Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon. Isn't she mini Reese?...she looks so much like her mummy
Blonde, beautiful, mother, an A-list actress and she's one of my fav - Reese Witherspoon
Talking about like mother like daughter....when I look at CJ, she looks like me when I was a little girl...it's a joy seeing her growing up so fast without realizing that she was just a tiny baby last year and am proud going through motherhood after all.
This is 8 year old Ava Phillippe, daughter of Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon. Isn't she mini Reese?...she looks so much like her mummy
Blonde, beautiful, mother, an A-list actress and she's one of my fav - Reese Witherspoon
Talking about like mother like daughter....when I look at CJ, she looks like me when I was a little girl...it's a joy seeing her growing up so fast without realizing that she was just a tiny baby last year and am proud going through motherhood after all.
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