Windows 8 Start Menu

I finally have a chance to upgrade my computer. After debating whether to get a laptop or a desktop, I finally went with the desktop since it's cheaper and it comes with a huge storage space, which is much needed for my photos. My old PC at home was running on Windows Vista, and probably…

Lee’s Gingerbread House

Lee made a Gingerbread House this weekend, and her construction materials are the things that she could find in the pantry and refrigerator. So far it's looking good, just a few final touches. It's too bad that we don't have powder sugar for snow. She is very proud of her creation, she calls herself a…

Jewerly Making Class

It has been several weeks since I took a jewelry making class at Michael.  It all started when Lee wanted to make jewelry and I didn't know the first thing about it at the time.  I bought a Beading 101 book and had a hard time knowing what pieces and the types of tool to…

Knitted Hat

I've been learning how to knit a hat using circular needles. I made 3 hats prior to this one but they didn't turn out as good.  I forgot to take a picture of it while it was on the circular needles, and had switched to double pointed needles to close the top in the photos…

Homemade Organic Insecticides

I had so much problem with the little black bug last year that it really bugs me. I didn't want to use a chemical insecticide since I have other herbs and vegetables nearby and I'm trying to grow organic garden. When I was little living in Thailand, I read that Thai farmers have had much…

A New Photography Assignment

Creative Exposure.  I think this assignment will separate the amateur from the pro, but this would not stop me from participating and would love for you to join also.  You have until Wednesday, May 26, 2010 to submit your photo, please visit Scott Thomas's blog to learn more about the assignment. If you were to…

How to cut a pineapple

I’m sure we all have a different way of cutting a pineapple, yesterday I was lucky enough to video and photograph PaNoy cutting one.  I also cut my pineapple this way, and it’s referred to cutting a pineapple like the local. First lay the pineapple on its side and slice off both the crown and…