tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942760777525912322024-02-08T06:02:34.021+08:00Daily Dose of SharonA Jesus Lover: Kingdom Dancer: Wife: Sister: Daughter: Friend: Shopper: Modest: Crafter: Project Lifer: Scrapbooker: Card maker Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.comBlogger332125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-51165332916604781482018-09-21T14:34:00.004+08:002018-09-21T14:39:09.579+08:00Getting anchored in the silence<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Just beginning of this month, I went for a 4D 3N silent retreat... away from comfort, familiarity, social media....... to an unknown place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At first I was apprehensive about the whole silent part (which not only applies to speaking but also listening to music, and totally purging oneself from all social media activities).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We had a retreat master to guide us through, meeting the bishop 3 times a day for about an hour each session. The rest of the day was spent in silence and adoration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I must emphasize that this whole guided silent retreat experience has been the highlight of my 2018.<b> There is power in the silence.</b> Something happens when you intentionally take time out to seek Him. A day before I left for this retreat, a dear sister gave me a word that HE is waiting for me. My heart skipped a beat just realizing that the Lover of my soul is waiting. Indeed I felt loved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The following 4 days were then the best days spent in His presence. With just my bible, journal, pen, water and a heart longing for Him......I experienced healing, forgiveness, fresh perspectives, revelations & restoration. It is interesting that as our body quietens down, our senses begins to heighten, becoming sensitive and truly aware of His gentle whispers. Truly it is beautiful when the Holy Spirit speaks through nature, the wind, tress, the wild flowers, butterflies, rain.....and even being aware of </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">the gentle breeze that surrounds us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">By the end of the 4 days I was feeling heavy hearted to return home. To me that silence gave me a mountain top experience, addressing many questions and thoughts. He also revealed the areas in my heart that I needed to surrender......ya definitely a whole lot of pondering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This retreat was timely and necessary, it was a time of knowing myself, a time of releasing the past, a time of acceptance, a time of reconciling of who I was made to be and a time to step forward and willingly exchanging the old in anticipation of the good that is to come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>My heart is so full. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>I am refreshed, renewed & restored. </i></b></span></div>
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-30794431938676178962017-03-01T21:24:00.000+08:002017-03-01T21:24:13.654+08:00Workspace Wednesday - A simple Layout<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Introducing my first layout of 2017. I had accidentally printed out an extra copy of this photo and thought why not create a layout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So yay. Happy accident. :) I used both My Mind's Eye and Crate Paper for the embellishments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A little bit of sewing with gold thread. Its a fun way to spice it up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finished the layout with a chipboard accent and a date stamp. I'm second guessing the date, its either Dec or Jan....hmmmm. Oh well.... LOL. </span></div>
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-1221165905462033332017-02-28T15:56:00.003+08:002017-02-28T16:00:29.964+08:00Project Life 2017?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hello Hello. There is this nagging feeling that I should really Project life for 2017. I find that by documenting bits and pieces of my life, I have a healthier, more thankful mindset and attitude. It helps me to be in the moment, to enjoy my journey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm deciding if I should go with a 6x8 album instead of a 12x12, I'm also hunting down Simple stories page protectors, anybody know where I can order it from?. Sure hope I can keep the momentum going. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Breakfast: Cherrios with low fat milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lunch: Sautéed Swiss button mushroom with cherry tomatoes on toast & A cup of coffee. So so yumsssss.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Tea: 2 kiwis over a personal pan pizza (seriously, I drove to the pizza place but couldn't get a parking lot, so I took it as a sign. LOL. So happy I had the kiwis instead. Heheh)</span></div>
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-61573537203886577132017-02-23T17:17:00.000+08:002017-02-23T17:17:34.740+08:00Eye Candy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All these things still make my heart flutter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I thank God for gifting me with creative talents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Smilling to myself*, what a long way I've come since 2006 when I discovered the world of scrapbooking. There is so so much joy in creating.</span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-62857298821898692252017-02-22T22:43:00.001+08:002017-02-22T22:43:51.031+08:00Half year mark @ Hin Bus Depot Pop up Market<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Congratulations to Pretty Blessings, celebrating our 1/2 year mark at Pop Up Markets. We started selling in August of 2016, so technically 7 months have gone by and we are loving every single Pop Up. I am so thankful that we braved ourselves for this new adventure, not knowing what the response would be like, just going by faith.</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I remember vividly last July when I signed up to join Hin Bus Depot Pop up Market, I was terribly nervous and cracking my head for the table set up. Oh how quickly those moments have passed, and today I can proudly say we have done 20+ markets. Big YAY!</span></span></div>
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-63383328867558317462017-02-03T17:32:00.000+08:002017-02-03T17:32:03.412+08:00Happy New Year 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blessed 2017 to all of you. Since I missed the January 1st mark, signing in to blog on Chinese New Year is acceptable right? LOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Absolutely crazy how fast the first month of the year and flown by and we're already in February. Seriously, like whhhhuuuttttt??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm still trying to find my footing for 2017, new year = new adventures? Only one month into the year and I can see changes waiting in line. How about you? Has 2017 thrown any curveball into your path?</span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-89902928708936344982016-10-05T13:41:00.002+08:002016-10-05T13:41:51.176+08:00Its OCTOBER YAY!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Welcome favourite month! Go slow ok, I want to savour every moment of you. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">September has been a cray busy month for me, so glad its over but its almost year end. Arghhh, time is flying by too fast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some updates. I made a shaker card tutorial over at <a href="http://meilipaperie.com/blogs/blog" target="_blank">Mei Li Paperie</a>, do check it out. If you use my referral code </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://rwrd.io/4j9qmcj ,</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> you will get 10% off your bill and they are giving FREE shipping worldwide for their preorders, no minimum amount, such a good deal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">...and the completed card. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thats all from me today. Enjoy October! YAY!</span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-30023709240921182692016-09-13T21:10:00.000+08:002016-09-13T21:10:40.179+08:00Continuing July inserts with Mei Li Paperie<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here I created a simple 2 page spread with this simple 4x4 pocket design by Becky Higgins. I used <a href="http://meilipaperie.com/" target="_blank">Mei Li paperie's </a>Sweet Little You printables, you can download and print them...easy peasy. Jen created this printables for her new born but it is so versatile that you can use it for any occasion or projects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this first spread, I trim down the 4x6 'Hip Hip Hooray' card using an instagram die, and just printed two instagram photos. I was going for the minimalist look, so I didn't want to embellish much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the second spread, I used the 3x4 'Hi' card and trim it down to look like it was part of the photo. Decided to go with B&W photos with a hint of orange. I think it turned out alright. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check out <a href="http://meilipaperie.com/products/sweet-little-you-journal-cards-mei-li-paperie" target="_blank">Sweet Little You </a>printables, and a <a href="http://meilipaperie.com/blogs/blog" target="_blank">blogpost</a> over at Mei Li Paperie featuring the different use of this printable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Good news, if you use my link <a href="http://rwrd.io/4j9qmcj">http://rwrd.io/4j9qmcj</a> , you are entitled for 10% off your total purchase. YAY! So what are you waiting for? head over to Mei Li Paperie and restock some goodies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheers. </span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-30140425760999832502016-09-08T18:27:00.002+08:002016-09-08T18:27:54.443+08:00Healthy Breakfast Recipe - Spinach Omelette <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All you need for this recipe is eggs (I use farm eggs, totally worth the price) and baby spinach. To give it that extra oomph, add a little bit of milk, a bit of grated parmesan, cayenne, salt and pepper. Thats it. I used 5 eggs for Aaron and I.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Spinach omelette, ready within minutes. Eat it on its own or on toast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looks like a frittata, but I messed it up when turning over. Meh..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Had mine on toast and it was satisfying and delicious. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh before I forget, do wash your spinach before cooking them, although the packaging said it is washed and ready to eat, I would recommend washing first so you won't get that sappy taste.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have any special egg recipes to share? :)</span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-4823052337688835802016-09-07T17:14:00.000+08:002016-09-07T17:14:12.058+08:00Project Life (First week of July)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Actually the above is the first insert for July spread. I must of gotten too excited that I blogged about the third spread instead of these two. LOL.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am still subscribed to Studio Calico's monthly documenter kit, which is why I'm so so happy to be using them again. YAY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So the spreads are pretty much self explanatory, will be using becky higgins date stamp on most of my spread ( I can only use it up to Dec 2016, kinda bump about that)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Really happy to document the time my aunty and her family spent in Penang. Raul turned 12 on 7th July and he wanted to celebrate it in Penang, oh not forgetting it was also Raya Holidays. Had a really good time with them. *cheers* </span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-45392956793310875442016-09-01T14:38:00.001+08:002016-09-01T14:38:50.236+08:00Project Life 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am technically restarting project life in July. Hooray. Trying really hard to catch up on documenting my second half of 2016. I love looking back at the memories made throughout the year. It certainly keeps me in check and helps me to be grateful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although I really wanted to document in the 9" album, I just couldn't justify the need to purchase anything new. Since I already had the page protectors and album, all I needed to do was to fill them up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My goal is to keep it simple and if possible spend 45 mins a week on it. Lets see how that goes, I may have completed printing out all the photos for July. YAY to that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you a project lifer? or considering to be one? </span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-76595851353067553052016-08-30T18:30:00.001+08:002016-08-30T18:30:20.069+08:00Leftover chicken wraps.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So as promised, this was the left over from last nights dinner. Im a sucker for homemade wraps, its so easy and healthy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do pardon the beans, I over cooked it when heating up. Hehe. I don't know bout you but this kinda meals makes me really really satisfied and happy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I seasoned the chicken with mustard, sesame kewpie, salt, black pepper, ginger powder and cayenne pepper. I let it marinade for about 2.5 hours, you can do overnight too, the longer the yummier. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I panfried the chicken first, about 4-5 mins on each side, then I continue cooking it in the over over a bed of carrots, japanese cucumber and garlic bulbs for about 15-20 mins. In a separate pan I also caramelised some onions and sautéed the asparagus beans.......and thats it. Assemble wrap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Home cooking is simple. :)</span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-24907293367030766222016-08-29T19:02:00.000+08:002016-08-29T19:02:04.087+08:00Hello Monday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Monday!<br />
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Doing a lil bit of grocery shopping today. Since we have been eating out almost whole of last week, my body is so so sick of outside food and is craving for greens and healthy home cook meals.<br />
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So tonights menu is bake chicken wraps with beans and carrots. Yay! Even typing it sounds so healthy already. LOL.<br />
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I am truly happy that my body is learning to crave for good food. I think that consistent exercising sort of altered my taste palate. Yes, thank you body. Thank you for cooperating and not putting our exercise time in vain.<br />
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Whats cooking in your kitchen tonight? Alrighty, all this talking about food is making me hungry, will hurry by to cook.<br />
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Adios. </div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-13699510867274628822016-08-23T14:46:00.000+08:002016-08-23T14:46:02.094+08:00My first vlog is up on youtube! woohoo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LOL. Its hilarious.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Needed to push myself to learn a new skill and I did it. Wootssss! Its no where near to perfect but a great achievement. YAY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So this 4 mins video took me close to 2 hours to edit, its my first time using iMovie....not too bad eh? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Mr. was away on business trip, so I was alone for the weekend.....decided to document my Saturday evening from church to having dinner to watching a dance show called Kaash (for Georgetown Festival). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So so without further ado, presenting my first Vlog. *drumroll pls*.............(*insert music)......</span></div>
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-14643296388944849952016-08-17T16:59:00.001+08:002016-08-18T13:45:08.681+08:00Workspace Wednesday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Reorganising my frequently used sequins box, these are the ones I go for most of the time. It fits perfectly in my drawer and stays neatly organised. Although I've already maxed out the entire box, I would probably need to get another one. I bought the box from Daiso, very affordable and good quality. Yay, indeed a good score!<br />
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So while my instagram looks really neat and nicely organised, the photo below is usually the condition of my desk. LOL. Aha a whole lot of mess.<br />
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Trimming cardstock pieces for the tags.<br />
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And after using my big shot, a whole lot of tags. Just preparing for the Pop-up market this weekend.<br />
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How is the condition of your desk this wednesday? :)</div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-82403032216524388052016-08-17T15:34:00.001+08:002016-08-17T15:34:24.067+08:00Etsy Updates<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Adding on to my etsy shop this simple and elegant wedding congratulations card. Loving how simple and clean this card is. The lettering is glittered, so its really pretty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Different background paper produces slightly different feel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Which do you prefer? Im liking both. Maybe it depends on the couple's personality yea?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I also added this cute yet elegant gold inked tags. They are the perfect size for wedding favors, bridal showers, baby showers or even party packs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Im digging the navy and gold together. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Head over to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SharonCornelius" target="_blank">Etsy </a>to check our more items. </span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-45893080445751242582016-08-16T15:58:00.000+08:002016-08-16T15:58:34.120+08:00Fitter Lifestyle // Weight Loss journey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hello Hello,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For those who know me personally, they seem to realise there's something different about me but just not too sure what. Question is did I loose weight? Yes I did. How much did I loose? Since April 2015 to August 2016, I've shed off 12 kgs. *Hooray!!*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It has been a slow and consistent journey, basically just reprogramming my lifestyle again. Getting fitter is not only an external revamp but it starts internally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">About 10 years ago, I was really desperate to loose weight, all for the wrong reasons. I crash diet (did the atkins diet) and workout like mad, in just 4 months I lost 19kgs.........because of its weird eating regime, I couldn't sustain that lifestyle for long. Within a few years I put back almost all the weight I lost.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then in 2015, I knew I had to tackle this part of my life in order to have a better life when I'm older (talking bout 70s,80s,90s). I did pray and ask God to convict me of this new lifestyle and for strength for the long haul.....yes long haul, its a lifestyle change. One of my favourite speakers, Lisa Bevere inspired me to do fitness the right way, to enjoy the journey (eat right & exercise) and not obsessing about the numbers on the scale. So here I am, 15 months later, 12kgs lighter, feeling really really good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'll be very honest here, there are <b><i>many many many</i></b> days where I don't feel like going to the gym. Seriously, like MANY days. LOL. But I made that decision to be committed from Mondays to Fridays. I try to let my body rest on the weekends, but once a while I may go for a class on Saturdays.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When starting out, I attended gym on alternate days, resting my body in between coz I didn't have the stamina to push through but after 6-8 months I increased it. I'm speaking from a dancer's perspective where my body was already used to some level of physical activity. If you have not exercised before, then maybe you would need to go even slower and listen to your body. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vital thing to remember : <b>Do not compare yourself to others. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each of us are made very differently, our bodies adapt and burn differently so the best thing is to focus on yourself and listen to your body. I cannot begin to stress how important it is to listen to your body....if its time to take a break, take it. There are some days where I'm too tired or not feeling well or maybe having body aches, I would just rest it off....and and I have learned to not feel bad about it. That is very crucial, not feeling guilty if you decide to take the rest. So you see, having a mind set change is inevitable for our fitness journey. We want everything to be healthy....Body, Mind and soul, that way we can radiate from the inside out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will eventually talk about what kind of exercise I do and my food intake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have been wanting to jump onto the fitness wagon but have been procrastinating , I encourage you to pray. Find a solid reason as to why you need to be healthy, build that conviction and make small changes to your lifestyle. If you have any questions, feel free to drop me an email or leave a comment below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nothing feels better after a good sweaty workout. LOL! </span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-1027796775410562352016-08-15T16:21:00.003+08:002016-08-15T16:21:23.141+08:00Pop Up Market // Hin Bus Depot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My second Sunday at the pop up market, this time they provided the table cloth and I was handling the stall on my own (aaron was out of town). It was a good experience setting up, tearing down, lugging items and handling everything solo. Although having another partner or friend is much more convenient (& more exciting) , going solo forces you to mingle around with other vendors. I had a very friendly neighbour selling beaded bracelets, so all good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I get all excited when I see familiar faces, Tina & I used to be in the same department in my MNC days. So of coz I have to take a photo to document it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And and the market would not be complete without a cup of artisan latte. All in all it was a good weathered day, somewhat breezy with good visiting crowd. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheers to another great Sunday at Hin Bus Depot's Pop Up Sunday Market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Come say hello next Sunday from 11am-5.00pm. Yay!!</span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-65060648768607250572016-08-12T16:30:00.000+08:002016-08-12T16:30:07.748+08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A few days ago I soaked in on 2 Cor 9:10-11, it was the kind of encouragement I needed.<br />
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I want to share with you this beautiful song, it has help me through some darkest moments and lifted me up to feeling all victorious again.<br />
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God I look to You (By Jenn Johnson)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">God I look to You, I won't be overwhelmed</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Give me vision to see things like You do</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">God I look to You, You're where my help comes from</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Give me wisdom; You know just what to do</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I will love You Lord my strength</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I will love You Lord my shield</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I will love You Lord my rock forever</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">All my days I will love You God</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Hallelujah our God reigns </span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Hallelujah our God reigns </span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Hallelujah our God reigns</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;" /><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Forever all my days Hallelujah</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wishing you a beautiful and fruitful weekend. Love you. </span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-11180219182605909942016-08-11T16:31:00.002+08:002016-08-11T16:31:52.148+08:00Etsy Shop update <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Greetings to my lovely readers,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am back with some Etsy shop updates, I will be selling some at the Pop Up market this Sunday at Hin Bus Depot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Really happy that my creative juices are flowing. 5 cards in a day, thats progress. :) I am really loving this first card, the color combo is just so sweet and calm at the same time. Thumbs up Sharon.</span><br />
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If you are interested to purchase some, do PM me for details.<br />
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Toodles.</div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-58779655477834031332016-08-11T01:13:00.002+08:002016-08-11T01:13:54.682+08:00Workspace Wednesday // Washi Tapes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Featuring my washi tape collection. I think I have enough to last me a lifetime....oh dang. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you finished a roll of washi tape before? I certainly have not. LOL. I believe strongly that most crafters are hoarders too, we just like the idea of having something even when we don't need it. Bad, Bad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whats on your workspace today? </span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-25601595904458903322016-08-09T16:41:00.000+08:002016-08-09T16:41:36.224+08:00Pop up Market / Craft Market<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I must apologise for not blogging the whole of last week. I was really busy preparing for my first craft stall. Yes my first, so you can imagine my excitement and also some uncertainty of what to expect. So after many many years of dreaming and wishing that I'll be brave enough to participate in a craft market, that day finally came.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The timing was perfect and I had a blast. The feeling was just so right, just a strong knowing that I'm at the right place. Thank you Jesus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had a really simple set up, no frills....just wanted my handmade cards to shine. As for now, the cards display is working but I would need to brainstorm for something that can hold more. Btw, I'm loving the natural lighting in this place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you Emili for purchasing some cards. It was so good to see you and baby Kai. Happy camper. Yay! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are in Penang, do come by on Sundays to Hin Bus Depot from 11am-5pm for the pop up market. Lots of homemade food too, so come by for lunch or tea. </span><br />
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Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-30284655158409637712016-07-29T17:44:00.003+08:002016-07-29T17:45:05.160+08:00When the Ocean rise...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Oh the beauty of nature. One of the perks of living in an island is that we have beach access. I have always found the sound of waves to be therapeutic and calming. Staring into the big endless ocean makes my problem seem small and it magnifies our 'big big' God.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">As I'm reading Psalm 34 today, one particular verse is standing out, verse 5...it says </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">"Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So profound and yet simple. Those who look to him radiates, how awesome is that. I surely would love my life to radiate His love and goodness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Whats in your heart today? </span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-74632096757805396962016-07-28T12:05:00.000+08:002016-07-28T12:05:12.520+08:00Satisfied.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It really has been a while since I made a layout. That satisfaction is amazing. I was really itching to create a LO and also to get back on Project Life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just a really simple LO, using some hexagon shapes as my background. Used some chipboard embellishments from Studio Calico, for a bit more added interest, I punched out tiny daisies in black.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And thats it. Simple and to the point. Keep em coming creative juices, YAY!</span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-94276077752591232.post-34063454251230608482016-07-27T16:03:00.000+08:002016-07-27T16:03:08.079+08:00Monochromatic Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So satisfied and happy with the above minimalist and monochromatic cards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At first I thought it was way too simple and lacking some embellishments. When I completed the cards it was pass midnight, so I thought I'll sleep over it. This morning when I saw the cards again, I just loved it and decided to keep it as it is. I'm a happy girl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Mid week peeps. :)</span></div>
Sharon Cornelius-Xavierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14763621415217398504noreply@blogger.com0