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		<title>Nineteen</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 09:05:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia Giacinta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, I know that my blog has been quite boring and I have no motivation to update it with usual interesting stuff, but I figure that this moment has to be mentioned. I turned 19 yesterday, on May 4th 2008. To be honest, it feels&#8230; Erm.. Weird. 19. That means only one more year before [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Well, I know that my blog has been quite boring and I have no motivation to update it with usual interesting stuff, but I figure that this moment has to be mentioned.</p>
<p>I turned 19 yesterday, on May 4th 2008.</p>
<p>To be honest, it feels&#8230; Erm.. Weird.<br />
19. That means only one more year before I&#8217;m hitting the two-oh. The thing is, I feel too old for my own age. Maybe because I hang out with older people. =/</p>
<p>I would post about my birthday celebration later after the photos become available. As usual, they rest in my friend&#8217;s cameras since I don&#8217;t have any cameras. (please donateeeee)</p>
<p>However, in this post, let me say thank you to all of you guys that have greeted me in many ways possible. Facebook wall seems to be the favourite choice this year, while I got more birthday sms last year. Oh I miss the time when my friends will &#8220;compete&#8221; to call me on 00:00 AM or just send an sms. Well I dunno&#8230; For me receiving birthday greetings online is not half as fun receiving greetings offline. Ok, sms or call is kinda online, but I feel it&#8217;s still more close and intimate than.. Erm.. Facebook wall.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, thank you all! I&#8217;m gonna have a great 19th year and I mean it!</p>


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		<title>My boyfriend&#8217;s 19th birthday &#8211; the preps and the props</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sylvia Giacinta</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My beloved boyfriend turned 19 on March 18th 2008. I know, I know, he&#8217;s young. But so am I. I&#8217;m only 2 months younger! *hint hint* anyway.. Arrrgghhh why is my FLickr post bar not working??? It hinders my blogging!! Grrrr *turning to ScribeFire* Okay, first off. Get a piece of paper, a pencil, a [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My beloved boyfriend turned 19 on March 18th 2008. I know, I know, he&#8217;s young. But so am I. I&#8217;m only 2 months younger! *hint hint*</p>
<p>anyway..</p>
<p><small><small><i>Arrrgghhh why is my FLickr post bar not working??? It hinders my blogging!! Grrrr</i></small></small></p>
<p>*turning to ScribeFire*</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx//" title="paper, pencil, scissors, ruler by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2342602084_551335b09f_m.jpg" alt="paper, pencil, scissors, ruler" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>Okay, first off. Get a piece of paper, a pencil, a ruler, and a pair of scissors. Ready to go!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341773023/" title="the 19 reasons by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2341773023_6df75f0a71_m.jpg" alt="the 19 reasons" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>I have prepared &#8220;19 reasons why you should be happy that you&#8217;re turning 19 on March 18 2008&#8243;. Well if you can see in the picture it&#8217;s not 19 yet.. Well it took time to think about 19, you know!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342604206/" title="the 19 reasons, handwritten by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2342604206_46958be38b_m.jpg" alt="the 19 reasons, handwritten" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>I hand-wrote all the reasons on the paper lined earlier.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342605424/" title="cut, cut, cut! by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2221/2342605424_f663872275_m.jpg" alt="cut, cut, cut!" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>And sooo the reasons are cut one by one..</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342606982/" title="all the messages are now cut by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2385/2342606982_00d7f4866d_m.jpg" alt="all the messages are now cut" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>Finished cutting. It was kinda tiring..</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342609052/" title="the pencils by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/2342609052_1d842cf957_m.jpg" alt="the pencils" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>Getting the pencils ready. You didn&#8217;t think I was going to give the reasons just like THAT, right? These pencils are metallic and colourful. Got them from Daiso. Hehe.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341787649/" title="another type of pencil used by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2341787649_ba225464e8_m.jpg" alt="another type of pencil used" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>Another type of pencil I used. Just a simple wooden pencil. Got them from Daiso too.</p>
<p>On to the wrapping!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341783147/" title="wrap wrap wrap by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2341783147_2e3c5ccebf_m.jpg" alt="wrap wrap wrap" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>Wrap wrap wrap..</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342615478/" title="finished products by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2157/2342615478_13e565691d_m.jpg" alt="finished products" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>They look like birthday candles no?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341793257/" title="wrapped pencils close-up by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2341793257_1ff887945a_m.jpg" alt="wrapped pencils close-up" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>The close up of the pencils.. This could have been a pretty picture had I had a better camera.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341794903/" title="the 19th reason by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2341794903_af67efeb7b.jpg" alt="the 19th reason" height="375" width="500" /></a></p>
<p>Hehehehehehehe. This is the 19th reason! Guess what the 19th reason is! =P</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341791881/" title="wrapped pencils with all the instruments by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2341791881_c0fbbb6d60_m.jpg" alt="wrapped pencils with all the instruments" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>The mess left.. Hahaha</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341790029/" title="trim here and there.. by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2341790029_99a0a814cf_m.jpg" alt="trim here and there.." height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>What&#8217;s left of the paper. My reasons were too wide so I had to trim them one by one.</p>
<p>Now is time to package them!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342626652/" title="packaging by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/2342626652_a1f332c01e_m.jpg" alt="packaging" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />Due to time constraint.. I can only use this white envelope.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341798503/" title="decoration by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/2341798503_9ef29495c5_m.jpg" alt="decoration" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />I hand-wrote those decorations too! It was &#8220;reasons&#8221; using different styles!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342629812/" title="stuff them inside by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2219/2342629812_dece6e662e_m.jpg" alt="stuff them inside" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>Stuff the pencils inside..</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342631334/" title="finished packaging by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2342631334_f58e17f59a_m.jpg" alt="finished packaging" height="180" width="240" /></a></p>
<p>Add two cute rabbit-head pin and it&#8217;s good to go! LOLz</p>
<p>Now is time for the next present&#8230;</p>
<p>After finished packaging suddenly a crazy idea pops out in my mind. And I quickly grab my purse and go to the nearest FairPrice at Shaw Plaza.</p>
<p>And here it is&#8230;<br />Chocolate cornflake &#8220;cake&#8221;!<br />You will know why I put the cake into quotes&#8230;</p>
<p>The first step..</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342633044/" title="melting the chocolate by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/2342633044_56df612199_m.jpg" alt="melting the chocolate" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />Melt the chocolate!<br />I have very few cooking utensils at my home (I and my housemates usually eat out anyway). So I use anything I can find.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342634504/" title="arranging the cornflakes by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2342634504_dbb68a9ebf_m.jpg" alt="arranging the cornflakes" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />Arrange the cornflakes into cupcake cups. Hahaha. Couldn&#8217;t find any other appropriate cups and my time was limited.. So yah I juz bought whatever was available.<br />Initially I only wanted to make a few pieces.. Maybe like 10?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341806681/" title="finished chocolate cornflakes by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2341806681_c051e706ba_m.jpg" alt="finished chocolate cornflakes" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />I poured the chocolate and sprinkled hundreds and thousands. I ended up making 19 pieces. Coz it&#8217;s his 19th birthday, remember?<br />I know, I know, the chocolate cornflakes are far from pretty and super messy. My very first attempt, ok? </p>
<p>Oh and because I don&#8217;t have any tray whatsoever, I juz used serviettes and spread them on the kitchen counter. It&#8217;s pretty easy and clean, actually. After finished doing everything I just gather the serviettes and throw them away. No washing necessary.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342638520/" title="chocolate cornflake close-up by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2342638520_a006993f21_m.jpg" alt="chocolate cornflake close-up" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />The close up.. Damn, I really want a proper digital camera. Preferably with macro. =(</p>
<p>And thennnnnnn&#8230;.<br />I was confused about how to present the chocolate cornflakes for him. I didn&#8217;t have any board or anything that resembles that and I didn&#8217;t have time to go out and buy something again. And sooooo.. I proudly call myself creative. I took a plate and arrange the pieces in a circular way and pile some of them up and ta-dah! You can see the result!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342639800/" title="chocolate cornflake &amp;amp;quot;cake&amp;amp;quot; by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2342639800_0dfa8b40f8.jpg" alt="chocolate cornflake &amp;amp;quot;cake&amp;amp;quot;" height="375" width="500" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342641088/" title="chocolate cornflake &amp;amp;quot;cake&amp;amp;quot; - another view by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2005/2342641088_5bde1ab45f_m.jpg" alt="chocolate cornflake &amp;amp;quot;cake&amp;amp;quot; - another view" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />another view of the &#8220;cake&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2341811819/" title="my boyfriend with the &amp;amp;quot;cake&amp;amp;quot; by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2341811819_c361ab33d2.jpg" alt="my boyfriend with the &amp;amp;quot;cake&amp;amp;quot;" height="375" width="500" /></a><br />And here&#8217;s my boyfriend with the &#8220;cake&#8221;. Wonder what he&#8217;s looking at. Hahahaha.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvdoanx/2342643482/" title="boyfriend opening the present by sylvdoanx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2342643482_1bdc2e8d91_m.jpg" alt="boyfriend opening the present" height="180" width="240" /></a><br />He&#8217;s opening the presents! And as expected.. He only found 18 reasons inside the envelope and asked me for the 19th reason. So I gave him that enormous pencil&#8230; Hehehe.. I didn&#8217;t have time to take photo since he was already busy&#8230; Ehm&#8230; Hehehehehe =P</p>
<p>Happy birthday my darling! Hope you have a blast!</p>


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