Telling 2015 With Pictures

Pictures are more than just record of the moments. They are stories. As 2015 came to an end, I welcome you to a trip down memory lane. Let's reminisce the best moments in 2015 and hopefully, rekindle those cherished in 2016.

CHAPTER 1

The guiding light towards peace, harmony and happiness 

Tzu Chi's beautiful lights

CHAPTER 2

Be in love with your life

The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself

CHAPTER 3

Dancing colours

A plain white paper has unlimited possibilities. Colour yours.

Kissing In The Rain

Happily Ever After

CHAPTER 4

In search of someone to watch sunset together with

Appreciate people in my life

CHAPTER 5

Take me back

Those Carefree Days

CHAPTER 6

Reminiscing

Exploring the historical Petaling Street

CHAPTER 7

I'd walk a thousand miles for you

Windmill against blue sky at Gaomei Wetlands, Taichung

CHAPTER 8

If you can't stay, take me away

Lost in Wat Pho, Thailand

CHAPTER 9

緣

緣分是本書，翻得不經意會錯過，讀得太認真會流淚

CHAPTER 10

She believe she could, so she did

Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire

*View pictures on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eunicethammm/

Dear 2015:

You were filled with days spent in enormous stress, frustration and worry. You were full of heartbreak, dampened pillowcases and insomnia. But you were also about amazing things that were beyond comprehension. You gave me so many opportunities and helped me grow by the tenfold. You gave me hope, love and a heart full of joy despite it all. You allowed me space to blossom in my own right, and led me closer to the person I am going to be. For that, I am looking forward to create more beautiful stories in 2016. Not only for myself, but for the people I love dearly.

2016, I am coming for you.

潘朵拉的盒子

朋友最近結束了一段戀情，哭得好傷心。她在說起男朋友怎麼變了個人對她發脾氣的時候不怎麼哭，但是說到男朋友的好，她哭了。‘我好喜歡他.... 我覺得我再也找不到比他對我更好的人。’我看著她，眼眶也跟著濕了。曾經我也是這麼想的，覺得這個世界上沒有人比他更適合我。喜歡他的好與不好，喜歡他的一切。我可以包容，我可以很放心，我以為那是天長地久。可是，結束了還是結束了，我把那份心情壓在心底深處。那是我這麼多年來刻意不去觸碰的一個角落。可是今天，當我選擇再去把它打開，我發現喜歡他的這份心情從來不變。我不後悔自己投資了一段沒有結果的感情，因為我非常非常喜歡以前的他。想到他對我的好，我的心裡依然澎湃，眼淚還是會不由自主地落下。他找到了，但是我還沒有找到，那個比他更愛我的人。也許，永遠都無法找到。因為還有誰，會像以前的他那樣傻傻的愛。其實這樣多好，我對他的回憶，都是美好的。我過濾了所有的不美好，我想起了不畏距離勇敢去愛的我們。我想起了自己在排球場上為他歡呼為他感到驕傲的瞬間。我想起了他花費心思討好我準備的每一份禮物。我想起了我們第一次不顧外人的眼光把彼此的手牽起。我想起了我們曾經浪費了幾年的時間在互相等待。我想起了我們一起許的承諾，一起拼湊的未來。每一個心跳的瞬間。每一句暖心的話語。還有那坐在公車上緊緊相依的我們，心是那麼的貼近。

原來我曾經那麼幸福。原來我愛過。

我很想活在過去。可是我不可以。於是我小心地把這份心情放回盒子裡，鎖上。

花。语

花样年华指间过。
不再是懵懂的年纪，也不再是做梦的花季。
如梭的岁月写下了流离的往昔。
潺潺的生命之河，花开花谢的旅途。
风风雨雨。
点点滴滴。
在心湖里开出了一片涟漪。
逆流而上的思绪，
随风飘起。
在这个花花世界里，
看见了蹉跎的脚印，看见了斑驳的伤疤。
一点一滴，迷乱了眼眶里晶莹的泪花。

明明只是沧海一粟，为什么非得承载那么多的情非得已？

[DIY TUTORIAL] Melted Crayon Art #2 - Happily Ever After

You meet thousands of people and none of them really touch you, 

and then you meet one person and your life is changed forever.

 “Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It’s a choice.”

-Fawn Weaver

''Happily Ever After''

I grew up believing in fairy tale weddings, princess and happily ever after. Therefore, words cannot describe how happy I am when I know my friend, Audrey is getting married! Feeling so sad that I had to turn down the offer to be one of her bridesmaids, I decided to prepare something for her - it's time to get my crayons out again! She is a TN lover so I customised a card for her to keep in her TN. :)

 You can read about my tutorial HERE. The steps are basically the same! You can play with any colours you like. I used rainbow colours last time, so this time I use red, pink and purple to create the joy and happiness of the newly married couple. :)

Dear Audrey, you are a strong, fearless and caring lady who helped me so much throughout my blogging journey. When I wasn't given a chance, you pulled me up and gave me encouragement.  You are a sister to me. Although we don't get to meet often, I am grateful to have you in my life. May you create your own very special fairy tale. Your own happily ever after. I wish you a lifetime of happiness and love. :)

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Happy International Women's Day by Uber

Hello lovelies! Did you know that this Sunday, 8th March is International Women's Day? 

In conjunction with International Women's Day, Uber - Everyone's Private Driver - would like to highlight the contribution of women towards the growth of Uber.

Click HERE to watch the video of how a single mother, Liza’s life has been changed by the unique opportunity that Uber has offered her.

I took an Uber in JB few weeks back and was impressed to know that it was a female driver. Not saying that all men are bad but from a female's point of view, it gives me a sense of security. So thank you Uber! Here's a few reasons that Uber is the safest and most efficient way to get around in JB.

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[BEAUTY REVIEW] ‎Thayers‬ Alcohol-free Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner ft. Natta Cosme

''I am to be as soft as petals 

open with vulnerability 

without losing my thorns

To be a rose - both tender and dangerous''

Women love roses, because they are always associated with romance and love. Aside from the beautiful fragrance and vibrant colour, roses are also delicate and beautiful in every way. But do you know that rose water is one of the well known remedy for skin care? It can be used as natural facial toner because rose water helps to absorb excess oil from the skin without leaving a drying effect. Perfect to combat acne! Hence it was a pleasant surprise for me to receive Thayers‬ Alcohol-free Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner at my doorstep few weeks back, along with a handwritten New Year card and cute angpao packets. Thank you Natta Cosme! That is so lovely of you. :)

American beauty care veteran, century old brand - Thayers is well known for their wide range of toner. With more than 120 years of history, their longstanding commitment to making effective, natural remedies with high-quality ingredients has ensured Thayers' longevity. Look at the variety of toners that they have. No wonder they are known as the Toner Specialists!

The one that I am going to review is the first one - Rose Petal Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula. Over 120 years ago, Rose Thayer discovered an all natural recipe for extra soft, youthful looking skin. As she aged, many would comment on how she looks 10 years younger than she was. Her secret formula of Rose Petal water was then shared with the world and made available. 

When it comes to Witch Hazel (a very popular herb plant used to cure sores, bruises and swelling) a lot of the toners must have alcohol in it. This is what makes Thayers special. Guess what, it is alcohol free!

The flower power will make your skin bloom! With rose petal water, Vitamin E and Witch Hazel extract, it not only tightens the pores, soothes and softens the skin but moisturises and cleanses any impurities as well. The toner is alcohol-free, paraben-free, phtalate-free, fragrance-free and is hypoallergenic.

Love how the packaging is so simple and vintage-looking.

All the product details are listed clearly on the sticker. The sticker is interesting as we are actually reading from the back of the transparent bottle. I have never seen any product like this! The transparent plastic bottle is also good and easy for me to know the exact amount of my skin care product left in the bottle.

The bottle is huge and not travel-friendly, so if you wish to take it for travelling, it is recommended to transfer it into small bottles. But I love how a huge bottle of 355ml could last me a very long time! There is an easy access cap, but I would prefer spray bottles because I don't like using cotton pads heh.

However, the main reason that I love this product is definitely the light rosy scent. Love is literally in the air. The scent is not too overwhelming though. 

I use the toner everyday after cleansing my face and before I apply my makeup. You can use it anytime throughout the day as a softening refresher, too. It feels very gentle on the skin as it is very watery and absorbed easily by the skin. My skin feels fresh and rejuvenate instantly!

If you wish to purchase, why not getting it from Natta Cosme? You can get it HERE at only RM45 (355ml) instead of the normal price of RM58 :D

Another good news to share with my lovely readers! To celebrate this coming International Women's Day, Natta Cosme is having an exclusive promotion where you can enjoy RM10 discount with any purchase of RM80. Simply key in the code above to enjoy the promotion anytime before 15th March 2015!

Happy Shopping at Natta Cosme & Happy International Women's Day!

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记我与慈济的一段缘 #3 来，一起做黄梨酥！

为了《陪伴我长大》学生助养计划的募款，Perdana的大家继See Green See Lives之后又再聚在一起集思广益动脑筋。

“要过年了，一起做黄梨酥吧！”

下定了决心，有了目标，大家都兴致勃勃。采购原料，安排时间，招集人手帮忙 - 事前的准备非常充分。但当面团真的在自己的手心里，我们才发现制作黄梨酥一点也不简单。第一天，只有三位伙伴来到劲顺爸爸的家，其他人都抽不出时间。在劲顺爸爸和Amy妈妈的指点下，从准备面团，均匀地分配黄梨馅，将黄梨馅小心地包进小面团里，捏形，涂上蛋浆 - 每一个步骤需要许多的耐心和细心，一点也不得马虎。材料少一点多一点都不行。再加上这些黄梨酥将会是我们本着助养同学的名义在售卖的，所以我们更加力求完美。就这样，三个人在厨房里忙啊忙的，一整个早上才做出了一点点的黄梨酥。我们打算在大型的207爱心晚会上售卖我们的黄梨酥，来达到最大的收益。但是以现在的进度，怎么做到很多很多的黄梨酥来满足当天出席的五百个人呢？

第二天，依然只有四位伙伴来帮忙。我们心想，能做多少就多少吧！虽然因为有过经验，所以做起来比第一次更得心应手，但是奈于人手有限，我们的进度还是非常缓慢。到了晚上，救星终于来了！欣颖带了一群刚上完课的伙伴们（辛苦了！）来劲顺爸爸家帮忙了。

谢谢家齐，Isaac，Jason，Abby，昌伟（不在照片里）和政铭特地过来帮忙！
当然还有凯勋和欣颖，感恩 :)

人多力量大。爸爸看到慈青们齐心努力，也下手帮忙大家一起做黄梨酥。一瞬间，劲顺爸爸家的厨房变成了一个迷你工厂，大家分成不同的小组，各司其职，黄梨酥的产量突然间提高了好多。烘炉不见断地飘来黄梨酥的香气，一盘又一盘的黄梨酥也随之出炉。看到烘得金黄色的一个个黄梨酥，内心好满足。大家一边做一边谈笑，每一个，都是想要替募款计划出那么一点点力量的人 - 我想，这就是一起做黄梨酥的幸福。

累倒的凯勋

做完黄梨酥，包装又是另一门学问。黄梨酥非常脆弱，每一个都要小心地装进袋子里，才不会把它给压碎了。每一个黄梨酥都是我们的心头宝，我们也懂得将来要细细地品尝新年的年饼，因为一切的背后都不是理所当然。

Perdana's Bakery传递的新年祝福，你有收到吗？:)

黄梨酥的反应非常好，207当天更是供不应求，90包在一个晚上一售而空。想到有好多的人尝到我们亲手做的黄梨酥，心里好开心。大家期盼着下一次再一起制作年饼。

而我，又再一次感受到付出的法喜。

过日子比过年重要

好好耕耘心田，分秒不空过

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Valentine's Gift by Uber!

Left your Valentine's shopping to the last minute? You are not alone. If you are out of Valentine's Day gift ideas - or can't even think of one! - I have you covered. Uber is all ready to send roses and chocolates to your loved ones to their doorsteps today, for FREE! Make this year an Uber special Valentine’s Day.

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS! :)

Date: 14th February 2015, Saturday

Time: Between 11am to 9pm

1) Download the Uber app on your smartphone.

2) Slide left to Valentine’s view. Refer slider at bottom of app.

3) Set pin to delivery address. Type address in to be accurate.

4) Confirm with driver. Call driver and to provide recipients contact details. You will receive an email receipt upon successful drop off.

5) Be surprised! Look forward for the response of your loved one.

Share the love! Remember to share your experience on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with #littlethings #uber_jb.

P/S: If you have not tried Uber, enter promocode: UBERJBCHOCS for 2 Free Rides OR take a ride with my code: 4HJ94 to get RM15 credits!

Here's wishing all my readers a Happy Valentine's Day :)

Eunice xoxo

记我与慈济的一段缘 #2 承担的幸福

518营队后，Perdana University多了一群很有理想的年轻人。他们开始聚在一起，想要一起做点什么来让这个世界有那么一点点的不一样。所以，他们有了See Green See Lives。

See Green See Lives

凯勋伙伴向我提起See Green See Lives，问我要不要协助他做协调方面的工作。当下没有多想，马上就答应了。第一次承担，满腹的理想，满脑子的点子，我感觉到自己有很多的力量可以去改变，可以去影响。同时很高兴自己找回了那股热血，距离上一次自己这么地有干劲是多久以前的事了？我仿佛看到了中学时期那个因为办活动而笑得很开心的女孩。主动接下了制作结缘品晴天娃娃的这份工作之后，我忙着帮助凯勋处理协调其他事物，直到活动的前一天我才恍然 - 我还没有开始动工做晴天娃娃！

眼看满桌子已准备好了的材料，我对自己说：既然接下了这份职务，就有义务把它做好。好吧就拼了。做，就对了！于是开始用心准备静思语，剪布料，包裹乒乓球，为一个个晴天娃娃画上笑脸。为了让每个娃娃都漂漂亮亮的，我拆了又包，包了又拆。然后，其中一个娃娃上的静思语吸引了我的注意力。

愈能忍受艰难的花
愈能有甜蜜的果 

A blossom which can endure the toughest conditions
will bear the sweetest fruit.
 

的确，活动当天，看到同学们领到结缘品的那份喜悦，真的是最甜蜜的果实。一切的一切，都是值得的。

承担，辛苦也幸福。

但也因为承担，我更爱慈济了。