tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post2968739233591615423..comments2024-03-12T19:21:16.019+08:00Comments on Jo's Jumbled Jardinière: I Love Long WeekendsJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-27900830628449756232015-06-01T16:50:22.576+08:002015-06-01T16:50:22.576+08:00Your residence and citizenship sounds kinda compli...Your residence and citizenship sounds kinda complicated to me and I reckon it is also partly because I'm ignorant about your side of the world. Thank you for enlightening me though! It's great to know more new things from people around the world! I know, you make sense about the warmth. I know what you mean. =)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-21859616715368638782015-05-30T21:31:10.316+08:002015-05-30T21:31:10.316+08:00the weather does change suddenly here sometimes......the weather does change suddenly here sometimes...the snow on the photos was in the heels...the regions I live in Dalmatia (In Croatia) and Herzegovina (in Bosnia and Herzegovina) have a Mediterranean climate so snow is not common at ground level, but we do have it in the mountains and hills. ( I'm often in Croatia because I don't have health insurance here despite the fact I have to pay for it- I'm not a regular citizen in BIH yet, it takes 8 years to get it, really complicated)<br /><br />Today it is again dreadfully hot but still I much prefer that time to cold weather, even if this heat is making practically dizzy, I still feel like I have more energy and manage to do more when it's warm- I know it doesn't make sense but so it is.Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-31310627370418357532015-05-18T03:03:15.396+08:002015-05-18T03:03:15.396+08:00I must have missed out your comment dear. And beca...I must have missed out your comment dear. And because we had that little conversation on Sonia's and your blog, I wanna say that the issue is related to that. It's been very stressful really for all of us in the family. I won't be revealing much here since I don't talk too much about portraying people in negative light on my blog. But just a heads up since you could understand. If you wanna know more, you could pm me. :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-29409113057166650972015-05-18T01:19:45.253+08:002015-05-18T01:19:45.253+08:00Haha... I'm shaving years off my life and... A...Haha... I'm shaving years off my life and... Ah, I am so going to check out the post right now after I hit the send button! Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-71300383405357292952015-05-18T01:18:50.031+08:002015-05-18T01:18:50.031+08:00Thank you for your comment. Love seeing newcomers ...Thank you for your comment. Love seeing newcomers here!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-50774696383507226012015-05-18T01:17:42.741+08:002015-05-18T01:17:42.741+08:00Hey Milu, I really should sleep more. I'm shav...Hey Milu, I really should sleep more. I'm shaving not only beauty but years off my life with so little sleep. I sleep so little because I take about 2 hours to reach home by walking, bus, MRT, bus and walking. So on days when I leave office late, I would reach home about 9 plus 10. And by the time I eat, shower and all, it would be really late. Sometimes while being awake after shower, I would settle all social media stuff. (I hate to be behind blog stuff for too long). Also I try to incorporate work out to Youtube videos on days I get home earlier so everything sorta add up. <br /><br />Thanxs for the detailed explanation on how you do your illustration, esp the info on Copic markers being like watercolours. I often see "water-colour" illustration on instagram and wonder if those are really water colour or using software. I would love to check out the art stores for those markers and venture into such illustrations too. I'm but an amateur though. Not at all like you. Also, thanx for filling me in on what you do. I like to know my blog friends better. It makes the relationship more like real friendship. Hahaha... You pick up fast, "curry pok" look. xoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-78221959852731341462015-05-18T01:10:54.938+08:002015-05-18T01:10:54.938+08:00Hahaha... That cupcake really reminds me of shoe b...Hahaha... That cupcake really reminds me of shoe bakery that you shared a while back!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-23913828252928892162015-05-18T01:08:25.907+08:002015-05-18T01:08:25.907+08:00Hahaha... I really should get more sleep, Kim. Tha...Hahaha... I really should get more sleep, Kim. That's really unhealthy. My friends on FB have been sharing an article on sleep and how it could shave years off our lives. My weekends have been packed consecutively for the past weeks and I wished for a stay home weekend soon. Thank you for your sweetness!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-66231047527735182902015-05-18T01:06:38.200+08:002015-05-18T01:06:38.200+08:00xoxo babe... I'm glad to hear of the nice weat...xoxo babe... I'm glad to hear of the nice weather you have over there!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-13467444197822761192015-05-18T01:05:42.382+08:002015-05-18T01:05:42.382+08:00Hey Sharlynn, Yeah I was so surprised to see those...Hey Sharlynn, Yeah I was so surprised to see those beautiful bicycles coz I tot those kind only exist in Japan and Taiwan whereby ladies wear dainty long skirt to cycle on. It's ok to miss the coke can personalization. The queue plus how much you have to buy isn't too worth it esp if you're in a rush and not particularly a fan of it. I've been eating so much it feels like I'm working out only to burn more so that I could eat more. Haha... Also my gastrointestinal problems are getting bad... it's almost every day this week so it is hindering my workout sessions. <br /><br />I went to google exotic shorthair and saw many of the same white and ginger cat. I think that cat is supposed to be a famous internet sensation. That one is quite cute but I don't quite like all the rest. I think I still prefer the "stray cat" kinda breed. Hehehe... <br /><br />I wouldn't treat that shampoo one as a troll. Hahaha... That's rather amusing to read if I had that. Well well well... I'm finally collecting my renewal passport tomorrow and I haven't planned any trip yet! Gasp!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-83558029226498962982015-05-18T00:58:58.610+08:002015-05-18T00:58:58.610+08:00Thank you, Maria. I love seeing newcomers here and...Thank you, Maria. I love seeing newcomers here and hope to see you around more often. =)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-81349016118949616992015-05-18T00:58:25.081+08:002015-05-18T00:58:25.081+08:00Thank you. And I love seeing newcomers here. =)Thank you. And I love seeing newcomers here. =)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-76496937405238440142015-05-18T00:58:03.912+08:002015-05-18T00:58:03.912+08:00Hey Rowena, Thank you for your concern. The shallo...Hey Rowena, Thank you for your concern. The shallow part of is sort of resolved for now but this would always be a permanent thing somehow. =( Curry pok is the dialect for curry puff and somehow in SIngapore and Malaysia, we use that term to describe upswept hair that puff. Ah, I'm actually concerned about my forehead coz I have too much baby hair and a very protruding vein that I recently noticed only because I could see my forehead more. Thanx for your kind words. xoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-73074477336873146942015-05-14T11:24:26.967+08:002015-05-14T11:24:26.967+08:00Omg Jo, I cannot survive with the amount of sleep ...Omg Jo, I cannot survive with the amount of sleep you have. I need my 8 hours sleep a night or else I get super grumpy. Delicious foods as usual. And those contact lens! I'm mesmerized too! Btw, my post for the beauty tag will be up tomorrow so when you have time, check it out. <br /><br />xo Jo<br /><br />http://www.whiterosesandcoffee.com/Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715695023893504597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-21009804014866742122015-05-14T09:38:41.402+08:002015-05-14T09:38:41.402+08:00Lovely photos~ this looks like a wonderful time! A...Lovely photos~ this looks like a wonderful time! All the food looks so good oh my gosh (❁´▽`❁)*✲゚*<br />Thank you so much for sharing!<br /><a href="http://www.kokorosasa.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">~Kiyomi from kokorosasa<3</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02427134389624955391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-50287422082544430432015-05-13T20:41:19.048+08:002015-05-13T20:41:19.048+08:00Jo, your weekend looked amazing but wait a minute....Jo, your weekend looked amazing but wait a minute... you only sleep 3 to 5 hours every night? you are crazy girl! we need beauty sleep, at least I know I do lol I'm trying to go to bed by 10 and wake up around 5:30am to work out or draw (whatever I feel like doing) that is like 7 hours plus and I'm still sleepy.... so I can't imagine sleeping less! why do you sleep so little?<br /><br />I loved your cycling day stories, your friends seem so kind and fun :) loved the rainbow contact lens and the beautiful mint bikes! Also the food look delicious. I'm sorry your sneakers broke :( but at least you have an excuse to start shopping for new ones, I don't like the ones I have currently and I'm waiting for them to break so I an get new ones. It might take 8 years lol I'm hoping it won't happen in a public place though, the duck walk does not sound appealing.<br /><br />RYC:<br />Thanks for your sweet words in regards to my illustrations, they truly meant a lot to me. I normally sketch with a regular pencil until I'm happy with the drawing. Then, redraw it in bristol paper and color it with Copic markers (they are water-based so they work kind of like watercolors) and then I finish up small touches with a black ink pen or pencil. I scan them and post them, I don't really re touch them with any computer software.<br /><br />My day time job is as a graphic designer in a bicycle company (this is the job that demands the long hours). I work with my sister in law on the Hello Lupi Boutique (she owns a store so we made a space for it - I will post pictures), so I'm constantly looking for new inventory, trends and stuff for the boutique which is really fun. And guess what... I'm thinking about going back to school to study computer science and hopefully become a software/web developer one day, something I hope to mix with my graphic design skills. I feel pretty busy and kind of stressed out but happy.<br /><br />How are you girl?<br />BTW my bangs are much longer too and I'm doing the "curry pok" too lol<br />XOXO<br /><br />Milu<br />www.hellolupi.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776822724983301398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-41537351502862288752015-05-13T16:54:38.542+08:002015-05-13T16:54:38.542+08:00This looks like a marvellous time, love all the fo...This looks like a marvellous time, love all the food. And the time all of you share together is really wonderful. I loved the little shoe shaped treats, they were so pretty!! I could have eaten right along with you :))) xxThe Dainty Dolls Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165942777053327479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-11281488620419413732015-05-13T10:25:00.478+08:002015-05-13T10:25:00.478+08:00Also Jo about the grumpy cats! I personally love t...Also Jo about the grumpy cats! I personally love the fat faced ones, I do find the grumpy ones cute but sometimes they aren't really too appealing. Totally get what you mean by 'stupid' that's how my boyfriend and many other friends feel too but you need to google 'exotic shorthair', that's the breed I'm just oogly eyes over!<br /><br />That's terrible that you had that troll on your blog, at least it was only one such time. That's why everytime I have a friend that suggests youtube, I just tell them it's not for me. It's a whole different set of challenges and issues and I don't want to have to read so much rubbish and abusive comments. I can blog half naked and know one would know! I just prefer everything with blogging. I too had one or two 'negative' comments. In the sense that one person basically left a 3000 word rant on an empties posts of mine, telling me how using shampoo daily would cause my hair to fall out and that I should switch over to other types of hair products. I read the comment about half way and then just deleted it, I don't know what these people think sometimes...as if we'd really let their crap stay on your blogs! <br /><br />Hope you have a great time in Bali, there is really so much to see and do and food is sooo good and cheap! Ugh, that's what I miss already! Sharlynn https://www.blogger.com/profile/16757611222415772717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-34835221463875614922015-05-13T05:34:16.252+08:002015-05-13T05:34:16.252+08:00Yea, some of my friends used that term too because...Yea, some of my friends used that term too because that's how the hair really looks like. Haha! We moved here last September, it's been some time now but I'm still trying to get used to some stuff. I do look forward to flying back to Malaysia next year for CNY, I have a longgggg list of food I want to eat! LOL!Shireen L. Platthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568748266468116252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-23777924120161892082015-05-13T02:16:42.112+08:002015-05-13T02:16:42.112+08:00Hehehe... I cannot help taking photos of food coz ...Hehehe... I cannot help taking photos of food coz that's my favourite. I always feel that taking photos of food is an appreciation of the chef's presentation and it seals the memory before we "destroy" the art though the hubby thinks it is silly as all he wants to do is to sink his teeth into them. <br /><br />Thank you for your compliment. Recently my friends all like this new all up hairstyle too. I've been sporting bangs for very long and so it is a refreshing change. However, I do wanna cut them due to many bimbotic reasons. And yes, I'm very very old actually. I just don't look my age. *winkz*<br /><br />Teacher of English? High 5. No wonder you write so beautifully! I used to teach English (pri and sec level) and also math, sci (pri level). Not a formal school teacher but at an education centre. I admire people who teach a language that isn't their native or 1st language. Pardon me but I assume English isn't your first language. Is being a private teacher to these kids your full time job? <br /><br />I love knowing more about my blog friends. There are some whom I've known for years and it seems like we are as close as real friends. I recently connected with a couple of them on Facebook and I love it! I always love all these engagement and interaction with fellow blog friends and I'm so happy to slowly learn more about you, Alex!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-32415362259177744222015-05-13T02:10:12.970+08:002015-05-13T02:10:12.970+08:00Hey Launna, I absolutely agree that we should have...Hey Launna, I absolutely agree that we should have 3 weekends a week. That would make everyone more productive. Renting bikes at parks is so common in Singapore that I had no idea it isn't a common thing elsewhere. See, that's why I enjoy interacting with all of you people. We learn from each other. I seldom cook and when I do, the presentation is never great but they taste quite good if I were to be proud of it. Hehehe... I always feel that taking photos of food is an appreciation of the chef's presentation and it seals the memory before we "destroy" the art though the hubby thinks it is silly. <br /><br />I would love to try yoga though I know I wouldn't be disciplined enough to go for classes regularly. Do you like yoga?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-72803980228531189382015-05-13T02:05:57.233+08:002015-05-13T02:05:57.233+08:00Why??? You have to work those lady legs by cycling...Why??? You have to work those lady legs by cycling or doing some form of exercise. Kermit legs could transform to Barbie legs. You actually count the photo? I'm too lazy to scroll and count but I can already guess which photo it is from the way you describe. Hahaha... <br /><br />I do love perspective shot. It always made my late simba look fatter than she really was. Yep... I've got 5 pending email, FB msgs etc on my end and I would get down to them soon. It is different replying emails as opposed to blog and IG. I know you know what I mean. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-25000415194637551512015-05-13T01:46:21.584+08:002015-05-13T01:46:21.584+08:00Hi Sany, I've always thought apple cider was s...Hi Sany, I've always thought apple cider was sourish and tasted like vinegar. At least the apple cider we have here smell and taste almost like vinegar. Maybe we have the same terms of naming different items. I dislike overly sweet stuff but I simply love the apple beer. I want a bike like that too. Go great for photography, don't you think? Lol...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-90537603874511048982015-05-13T01:44:04.608+08:002015-05-13T01:44:04.608+08:00Hey Ivana, it is also freaking hot here in SG. I m...Hey Ivana, it is also freaking hot here in SG. I melt as soon as I step outta air con. The air is still and radiating with heat. I can't stand it. Urgh... I hope it isn't too hot over at your side considering I still saw snow in your pics only a while back or maybe time passes too quickly. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392001.post-67379952741817384922015-05-13T01:41:42.669+08:002015-05-13T01:41:42.669+08:00Thank you for your concern, Rick. The shallow part...Thank you for your concern, Rick. The shallow part of is sort of resolved for now but this would always be a permanent thing somehow. =(Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.com