Organization

We've finally got the bookcases from Ikea. My mom and I assembled them and organized/cleaned for 8 and a half hours on Friday. Then we went back to Ikea on Saturday and got a whole bunch of boxes, and other smaller furniture pieces. everything is in order, I just need to get used to what is where now.

Some of my books along with my kitty I painted at Paint a Dream on my 20th birthday.


My very small Dunny collection along with my postcard books and a couple of my paintings.


My fluffy flowers are guarding my collection of dictionaries.

Old magazines.


Our class' collection from archetype press. I picked Naomi Shihab Nye's 'So much Happiness' poem.


A couple pages from the book. Poem by Naomi Shihab Nye. Book design, hand-set, letterpress printed by Grace Kim.

A page from the book. Poem by Naomi Shihab Nye. Book design, hand-set, letterpress printed by Grace Kim.

w & whale

I've been totally hooked on w & whale, a korean band who was formerly known as W [where the story ends] until a female vocalist, Whale, joined the group.

This music video is so fun and quirky, I love it!

"맘껏 나를 믿을 뿐, 나를 버리지는 않겠어."

That's what friends are for

These lyrics just pierce my heart and I can't find any other words that can better express the way I'm feeling.

"That's what friends are for" Dionne Warwick

And I never thought I'd feel this way

And as far as I'm concerned

I'm glad I got the chance to say

That I do believe I love you
And if I should ever go away

Well, then close your eyes and try to feel

The way we do today

And then if you can remember
Keep smilin', keep shinin'

Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for
Well, you came and opened me

And now there's so much more I see

And so by the way I thank you
Whoa, and then for the times when we're apart

Well, then close your eyes and know

These words are comin' from my heart

And then if you can remember, oh
Keep smiling, keep shining

Knowing you can always count on me, for sure

That's what friends are forIn good times, in bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

Oh, that's what friends are for
Whoa... oh... oh... keep smilin', keep shinin'

Knowin' you can always count on me, for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for
Keep smilin', keep shinin'

Knowin' you can always count on me, oh, for sure

'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for

For good times and for bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for (That's what friends are for)
On me, for sure

That's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtGF2m102Wg

Deary, please remember that I'm here for you whenever you need me. I love you.

"For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for"

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

Or at least that's what Mochi thinks. Mochi is a funny lady. She has developed a habit of taking from Pudding. In fact, she's always trying to get the food that Pudding stores in her cheek-pouch and just now she grabbed the yogurt drop that Pudding was feasting on. And it's not like I only give treats to Pudding, I give them equal amounts but Mochi just like to taking Pudding's, even if its half-eaten. What a weird hammy!

"You're not talking about me or are you?"

Pudding is chilling underneath the tissue hat she created herself! A masterpiece right?

It was only to make our friendship stronger

I've been watching the hammies like a hawk and they seem to be getting along just fine. They have migrated to Mochi's toilet roll and now they are happily sleeping in it together.

Here is Mochi making a face at me. I'm not quite sure what she means, maybe she's saying "hey mom, you don't need to check on us every five minutes!"

And here is the progress I made on the dollhouse so far. I'm hoping to finish it by early May, but we'll see what happens. I really can't wait to get it completed and framed!

Separation, maybe reconciliation.

I had to separate my hamsters because what began as playfights took a more serious turn and they turned out-right aggressive toward eachother. Several days ago I woke up to find blood spattered all over their bedding, and that's when I knew this was no play. I checked on both of them and I couldn't seem to find where they were wounded.
It's been 3 days since they have been separated by a screen door mesh I made straight down the center of the tank. I purposely made it out of the mesh so that they could still see and smell eachother in the hopes that they would be able to reconcile.
Well... I just went to check on them and I found a pleasant surprise. Mochi (the more energetic one) was no where to be found on her side of the tank. I was about to break out in a sweat when I looked at Pudding's half and found her cuddling next to Pudding. Now they are playing and running in and out of Pudding's toilet roll. Mochi must have climbed up the mesh and jumped over to Pudding's side of the tank. Mochi always loved to play with Pudding from the beginning, but I think she's a handful even to Pudding.

I am still going to keep a good eye on them, but I really hope they would get along. :]

I held her...

I've been playing with my hammies everyday in hopes of taming them, and Mochi let me pick her up a couple days ago!! That's not to say that they aren't scared of me, cause they still are very cautious. But hey~ I'm a few steps closer! So far I'm able to: pet them, have them walk unto my hand, and have them eat off my hand. *beaming* I feel like a little girl who has just learned to tie her shoes!
They are so lovable. I've been so sad after losing my two syrians; these girls totally brighten my day! And they are a delight to watch on the wheel.

I've also been in a cooking mood this week and I managed to take pictures. Most of the time, I end up cooking during the mid evening so I don't end up taking pictures cause the lighting is horrible. But this time I managed to get it done during daylight. I really can't wait to get a new camera. I've been eye-ing the nikon d40... now I'm just waiting for a hunk of cash to fall upon me.

Creamy white wine penne pasta with sauteed veggies topped with lemon zest

Baked tiliapia with sauteed veggies

I've been craving spaghetti, so that might be on the menu sometime soon. And I love waking up the next morning to have some the leftover spaghetti sauce on some toast. It's yummy!