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Friday, October 25, 2013

Sweet Pink Collage/Journal {October 2013}

This is a long overdue post. I should have posted at the beginning of the month of October like I usually posted my collages/journals in the past months. Since October is not over just yet; I decided to post it today and I really like this month's collage/journal.

Although this is not a typical fall/winter colors, I still think it is a sweet and lovely color for this time of the year. My intention to do a collage/journal is for me to have fun and I do not particularly stick to any season, theme or color. I just played around with images and pieces I have at that moment.

What about you? Do you have a journal that you created recently?

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a beautiful Friday Everyone?

MONDAY
Pursuit of Functional Home by Judy
Twelve O Eight {Inspiration Monday} by Tanya
Lines Across {Monday Funday} by Rachel
Sumo's Sweet Stuff by Sumo
It's So Very Cheri {It's Party Time}
Creative Mondays by Claire
The Dedicated House {Make It Pretty Monday} by Kathryn
Home Coming {The DIY'ers}

TUESDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia by Kristin
The Blackberry Vine {Tuesday To Do Party)
Lady Bug Blessings {Handmade Tuesday} by Kristen
Not Just A Housewife {Show Me What Ya Got} by Stacy
Cup Cakes And Crinoline {Project Inspired} by Mary Beth
A stroll Thru Life {Inspire Me Tuesday} by Marty

WEDNESDAY
The Blissful Bee {Work It Wednesday} by Amy
Savvy Southern Style {Wow Us Wednesday} by Kim
Raegun Ramblings

The Trendy Tree House {Create and Share} by Tara
Clean And Scentsible {Inspiration Exchange} by Jenn
Green Willow Pond {What We Accomplished Wednesday} by Deborah

The 36th Avenue {The 36th Party} by Desiree
The Diary of a Real Housewife {The Blogger's Diagest} by Jennie

The Pleated Poppy {What I Wore Wednesday} by Lindsey

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily
The Charm of Home {Home Sweet Home} by Shery
The Grant Life {The Life of the Party} by Kelley
Saving 4 Six (Welcome To Think Tank Thursday) by Carrie
Made to be a Momma {Homemade by You} by Katie
The Shabby Creek Cottage {Transformation Thursday} by Gina
A Glimpse Inside by Allison

Perfectly Coutured {Three-fer Thursday} by Bethany

FRIDAY
Dear Creatives {Inspiration Spotlight} by Theresa
Creating an Artful Home {Fabulously Creative} by Jen
French Country Cottage {Feathered Nest Friday} by Courtney
Chic on a Shoe String Decorating {Flaunt It Friday} by Kate
My Romantic Home {Show and Tell Friday} by Cindy
One Artsy Mama {Shine on Friday} by Amy
If It's Not Baroque {Week End Creativity Round Up} by Lauren
The Dedicated House {Anything Blue Friday} by Kathryn
A night Owl {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly
Craftberry Bush {The Inspiration Gallery} by Lucy
Happy Hour Project {Happy Hour Friday} by Adrienne
Diana Rambles {Pin Me Linky Party} by Diana
Truly Lovely {Fancy This Friday} by Kassy and Kayli
Finding Fabulous {Frugalicious Friday}
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen
Little Inspiration {Create & Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie

The Mrs and The Momma {The Best of Friday} by Kristen

SATURDAY

Suburbs Mama {Suburbs Mama Sunday} by Rita
Nifty Thrifty Things {Nifty Thrifty Sunday} by Vanessa
Flamingo Toes {Think Pink Sunday} by Bev
Pink When {DIY Sunday Showcase} by Jennifer
Twigg Studios {Sunday Show Off} by Aimee
Crafts A la Mode

Thursday, October 17, 2013

When a dream finally came true......

Today Steven signed the contract for the new house we bought. It means we are officially going to move to a new house by the end of this year.

I never imagined that my life could turn out to be just like wanted to be. When I was single living a lone in Manhattan New York and was in school 11 years a go {yes I went back to school at later age} I dreamt about marrying someone from New York and have a small house with a small garden and a studio or a working space of my own. When I married Steven 8 years a go; one of those dreams came true but I have not had a garden and a working space of my own. And never had I see it coming, right after I met Steven I suddenly got ill and hospitalized for 2 months in which I had gone under 3 times open heart surgeries. Never had I imagined it happened to me. Well, it happened on June 2004. It was a long time a go but it sure feels like yesterday.

Looking back, I feel the luckiest person a live. Not only I was saved from the devastated illness that I suffered (thanks to those doctors and their team here in Long Island Jewish Hospital) but I married to a man exactly like I used to dream about. Each time I think about this, tears start to pool in my eyes. God must love me very much for He gave me exactly what I asked for. Thinking back, it was like I meant to be here in New York with Steven and his family but more than that I have amazing doctors who loves me very much. These doctors treat me like a good friend, give me a special care and attention. I am so blessed and so grateful to have such kind people around me. I am an Indonesian woman. I do not have family here; but I must admit that the most kindest people and who helped me immensely are the people from New York. They are Steven my husband and his family, doctors and their nurses and Steven's friends whom now are my friends. I feel blessed, grateful and happy to be here. Sometimes when I am thinking back again and again; I think my sudden illness brought me here permanently . Had I not gotten ill; probably things will be different. Or I can not imagine what would have happened to me had I not lived in New York at the time. I could be in my country or anywhere for that matter. And this kind of treatment or surgery is not available at the time and until now in my country; Indonesia.

Well, I do believe if you want something so very much and you work for it; it will be coming true. I do not mean by "work" like really work hard to get it. I think it has something to do with your attitude and energy shows that you want it with great honesty. Because everything from the beginning to the end is about being 'honest' and with pure 'good intention'. And therefor leads to happiness. I am not saying we, Steven and I are always happy. We have our moments, but whose not! I can feel that this positive energy is still brewing for other things that I want to happen in life might happen again, one day!

I am thinking about writing my autobiography, because there is something inspiring about it. It is always in the back of my mind. Perhaps one day.

Do you believe in positive energy? Do you have similar story where something spiritually had happened to you in real life just like you want it to be?

Happy Thursday Everyone! Thank you so much for stopping by!

MONDAY

Pursuit of Functional Home by Judy
Twelve O Eight {Inspiration Monday} by Tanya
Lines Across {Monday Funday} by Rachel
Sumo's Sweet Stuff by Sumo
It's So Very Cheri {It's Party Time}
Creative Mondays by Claire
The Dedicated House {Make It Pretty Monday} by Kathryn
Home Coming {The DIY'ers}

TUESDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia by Kristin
The Blackberry Vine {Tuesday To Do Party)
Lady Bug Blessings {Handmade Tuesday} by Kristen
Not Just A Housewife {Show Me What Ya Got} by Stacy
Cup Cakes And Crinoline {Project Inspired} by Mary Beth
A stroll Thru Life {Inspire Me Tuesday} by Marty

WEDNESDAY
The Blissful Bee {Work It Wednesday} by Amy
The NY Melrose Family {Whimsy Wednesday}
Savvy Southern Style {Wow Us Wednesday} by Kim
Raegun Ramblings

The Trendy Tree House {Create and Share} by Tara
Clean And Scentsible {Inspiration Exchange} by Jenn
Green Willow Pond {What We Accomplished Wednesday} by Deborah

The 36th Avenue {The 36th Party} by Desiree
The Diary of a Real Housewife {The Blogger's Diagest} by Jennie

The Pleated Poppy {What I Wore Wednesday} by Lindsey

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily
The Charm of Home {Home Sweet Home} by Shery
Creating an Artful Home by Jen
French Country Cottage {Feathered Nest Friday} by Courtney
My Romantic Home {Show and Tell Friday) by Cindy
Chic on a Shoe String Decorating {Flaunt It Friday} by Kate
One Artsy Mama {Shine on Friday} by Amy
The Grant Life {The Life of the Party} by Kelley
Saving 4 Six (Welcome To Think Tank Thursday) by Carrie
Made to be a Momma {Homemade by You} by Katie
The Shabby Creek Cottage {Transformation Thursday} by Gina
A Glimpse Inside by Allison

Perfectly Coutured {Three-fer Thursday} by Bethany

FRIDAY
Dear Creatives {Inspiration Spotlight} by Theresa
If It's Not Baroque {Week End Creativity Round Up} by Lauren
The Dedicated House {Anything Blue Friday} by Kathryn
A night Owl {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly
Craftberry Bush {The Inspiration Gallery} by Lucy
Happy Hour Project {Happy Hour Friday} by Adrienne
Diana Rambles {Pin Me Linky Party} by Diana
Truly Lovely {Fancy This Friday} by Kassy and Kayli
Finding Fabulous {Frugalicious Friday}
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen
Little Inspiration {Create & Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie

The Mrs and The Momma {The Best of Friday} by Kristen

SATURDAY

Suburbs Mama {Suburbs Mama Sunday} by Rita
Nifty Thrifty Things {Nifty Thrifty Sunday} by Vanessa
Flamingo Toes {Think Pink Sunday} by Bev
Pink When {DIY Sunday Showcase} by Jennifer
I Heart Nap Time {Sundae Scoop}
Twigg Studios {Sunday Show Off} by Aimee
Crafts A la Mode

Monday, October 14, 2013

Sweet Soft Pink Maxi Skirt + Black Cropped Sweater (Jessica Alba inspired)

I was stunned by Jessica Alba's out fit when saw it for the first time on my Facebook home page. I love the simple flowy soft pink skirt paired with black cropped jacket. The simple outdated skirt was transformed into a current look by pairing it with a black cropped sweater. The open toes sandals just add sweetness and sexiness to the whole outfit.

I don't usually copy Hollywood celebrities' outfit. I do love looking at what they are wearing and goes...ahhh...uhhh..over their gorgeous accessories and outfit. But this one is different. Beside the simplicity, I already have the Kelly style bag, and the open toes sandals {mine is silver with a wider ankle band}. At the beginning I thought I was going to sew the skirt myself. And I knew I could get the black cropped sweater online on some clothing sites.

So my search started. Then in Florida (yes....during our last trip in Florida last October) I found a set of this pink outfit; a skirt and halter beaded top. I only want the skirt. I tried them on. The skirt fits me perfectly and it was only for USD 25.00. It looks brand new too. So I bought them. I am glad I found it because I did not have to sew the skirt as planned originally.

The silver sandals I already own does not look right with the skirt. I thought it may be because it has a wider ankle band.

I really love this look. I knew that this silhouette will look perfect for my petite figure. More over it elongate my body. And lengthen my legs. What do you think? Do I successfully pull Jessica Alba's look?

What I am wearing.

~ Cropped sweater, similar {here}.

~ Skirt, thrfited from Goodwill, Delray - Florida

~Open toes sandals, bought from Ebay {here}

~ Kelly purse {old}

~~~oo00oo~~~

Thank you for looking and have beautiful Monday!

MONDAY
Piggy in Polka Dots {Party In Polka Dots} by Shelley
Pursuit of Functional Home by Judy
Twelve O Eight {Inspiration Monday} by Tanya
Lines Across {Monday Funday} by Rachel
Sumo's Sweet Stuff by Sumo
It's So Very Cheri {It's Party Time}
Creative Mondays by Claire
Colours Dekor {Colors Dekor..The Weekly Story} by Patricia
The Dedicated House {Make It Pretty Monday} by Kathryn
Home Coming {The DIY'ers}

TUESDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia by Kristin
The Blackberry Vine {Tuesday To Do Party)
Lady Bug Blessings {Handmade Tuesday} by Kristen
Not Just A Housewife {Show Me What Ya Got} by Stacy
Cup Cakes And Crinoline {Project Inspired} by Mary Beth
Our Delightful Home {Show Me What You Got} by Mrs. Delightful
A stroll Thru Life {Inspire Me Tuesday} by Marty

WEDNESDAY
The Blissful Bee {Work It Wednesday} by Amy
The NY Melrose Family {Whimsy Wednesday}
Savvy Southern Style {Wow Us Wednesday} by Kim
Raegun Ramblings

The Trendy Tree House {Create and Share} by Tara
Clean And Scentsible {Inspiration Exchange} by Jenn
Lil' Luna
Green Willow Pond {What We Accomplished Wednesday} by Deborah
Creations by Kara
The 36th Avenue {The 36th Party} by Desiree
The Diary of a Real Housewife {The Blogger's Diagest} by Jennie

The Pleated Poppy {What I Wore Wednesday} by Lindsey

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily
The Charm of Home {Home Sweet Home} by Shery
Creating an Artful Home by Jen
French Country Cottage {Feathered Nest Friday} by Courtney
My Romantic Home {Show and Tell Friday) by Cindy
Chic on a Shoe String Decorating {Flaunt It Friday} by Kate
Liz Marie Blog {Inspire Me Please} by Liz
One Artsy Mama {Shine on Friday} by Amy
The Grant Life {The Life of the Party} by Kelley
Saving 4 Six (Welcome To Think Tank Thursday) by Carrie
Made to be a Momma {Homemade by You} by Katie
The Shabby Creek Cottage {Transformation Thursday} by Gina
A Glimpse Inside by Allison

Perfectly Coutured {Three-fer Thursday} by Bethany

FRIDAY
Dear Creatives {Inspiration Spotlight} by Theresa
If It's Not Baroque {Week End Creativity Round Up} by Lauren
The Dedicated House {Anything Blue Friday} by Kathryn
A night Owl {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly
Craftberry Bush {The Inspiration Gallery} by Lucy
Happy Hour Project {Happy Hour Friday} by Adrienne
Diana Rambles {Pin Me Linky Party} by Diana
Truly Lovely {Fancy This Friday} by Kassy and Kayli
Finding Fabulous {Frugalicious Friday}
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen
Little Inspiration {Create & Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie

The Mrs and The Momma {The Best of Friday} by Kristen

SATURDAY

Suburbs Mama {Suburbs Mama Sunday} by Rita
Nifty Thrifty Things {Nifty Thrifty Sunday} by Vanessa
Flamingo Toes {Think Pink Sunday} by Bev
Pink When {DIY Sunday Showcase} by Jennifer
I Heart Nap Time {Sundae Scoop}
Twigg Studios {Sunday Show Off} by Aimee
Crafts A la Mode

Friday, October 11, 2013

Let What You Love Be What You Do

Today I would like to take the opportunity to write about how lucky and grateful I am to have been enjoy life, happy, breathing and do what I like to do most. The reason for I am saying this is because 9 years 3 months a go to be exact I was laying on a hospital bed for 2 months. I do not usually talk about this but it is a part of my life; the darkest part when I was very sick and vulnerable not knowing what life would be when I finally got out from the hospital. It was more than 9 years a go. I was not married to Steven at the time but we were dating not even a year when it all happened.

Today, I have been married to Steven for 8 years and 3 months. I am married to the man who stood by me when I was hospitalized and take care of me all the way right after and until today. Not only that, I feel blessed and lucky because he let me do what ever makes me happy. To me things that makes me happy is something very simple like 'the flow of my water color paint', ' the cake that I baked the other day', 'the laugh and jokes that Steven and I tell each other', 'the trip we go together', 'the nice compliment I constantly receive when cook dinner for Steven', 'the support and the saying yes I got from Steven'. Those are priceless, those are what makes me happy. And most of all and most of the time, those are simple gestures that supporting in what I want to do in order to make me happy and be able to express myself like taking photography classes, letting me re decorate our new home. Yes I am into photography now and I think I am serious in learning more about it. I love Steven for letting me do what makes me happy may be it is because he knows that I do not have family here in United States and Without his support I can not express myself and therefor I will be sad thinking about my family and son so far away and rarely get be together with them. Yes I married the man of my dream. And I can only think about the nicest things and happiest moments that Steven and I will be having in our future together.

What about you? What makes you happy? Seeing your child walking for the first time maybe? Hearing your child saying mama or daddy for the first time? Painting lesson that you took yesterday? Or to see a flower bloom in your garden?

So let's celebrate for the things that we are able to do to make us happy.

My apologize that I edited this post sentences since last time you read it. I am not very good in writing English because English is my second language but I do love writing. My apologize if I made mistakes.