Polished Painted Nails

What is it about a self manicure that calms the soul? Don't get me wrong, it can be stressful, especially when you've smudged a nail accidentally or when you need to scratch your nose. But the sight of pretty painted nails is a sight for sore eyes indeed. Think polish, think elegant, think style! Painted nails can give a girl or woman a boost in the self-esteem department.

I usually never bothered with painting my nails but when I went for a professional manicure just before Christmas, it changed my mind for good. Now it is the works for me - the base coat, two layers of nail varnish and finally, the top coat. Then a bit of waiting and waving to dry the nails and, voila, they are done.

Love my new nails now... a very pretty dusky pink!

Chinese New Year 2012

Today is the 15th Day of the Chinese New Year, or better known as Chap Goh Meh.  So what have I done over the CNY?  Nothing much but eat and make merry.  Baked a pineapple cake for my brother's get=together on the first day of the New Year.  It was my second attempt at this cake, but using a different recipe which I found online.  It was a great hit among the family.  Ah, the caramelised pineapple was yummy!

My pineapple cake

Prawns to symbolise laughter!!! Har Har Har!!!

Daughter's fav dish

My mum's crabmeat balls

Wibble wobble!

Yam and pork

Yee Sang

Assam steamed fish

Blueberry Cheesecake

 The food at my brother's place was quite awesome, some traditional goodies mixed with the modern to tempt everyone's tastebuds.

It has been a good start to the new year - good atmosphere at home despite the worries about jobs and colleges.  I am hopeful that the Year of the Dragon will bless the family and bring us much peace and joy.

There is so much to look forward to - a tragedy that befell a friend's family made me see how important it is that we live our lives with no regrets, no bitterness and most of all, no wishing for what might have been.  Live each day as fully as you can and go to bed content at the end of fulfilling day.

May the new year bless us all!