Kooky Pics #282 A budding life

A new beginning that we constantly wish for.

Ruby Pendant

Ruby pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry. If you are thinking of buying one as a gift or if you just want a pendant for yourself you have come to the right place. In this article I am going to give you some tips on what to look for when buying a ruby pendant.
Natural rubies are beautiful and expensive. Natural rubies are rated 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. The color of natural rubies can vary, some are a deep red. While others are red with yellow and orange tones or red with blue and purple tones. A natural ruby pendant should come with a certificate of authenticity. Lab created, also known as synthetic rubies are very affordable. Labs created rubies are absolutely beautiful and it is hard to tell the difference between a natural and a lab created ruby.
The setting you select has an impact on the price of your ruby pendant. Some things for consider are do you want it set in gold? If you so, do you want yellow or white gold? What type of gold do you want 14K or 18K. Because of the expense of gold many people choose 18K over sterling silver. Now you have my 3 tips for buying a ruby pendant. I hope you find these tips helpful and will assist you with purchasing a ruby pendant for yourself or that special someone (Cathy Collins).

Ruby Pendant

Ruby pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry. If you are thinking of buying one as a gift or if you just want a pendant for yourself you have come to the right place. In this article I am going to give you some tips on what to look for when buying a ruby pendant.
Natural rubies are beautiful and expensive. Natural rubies are rated 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. The color of natural rubies can vary, some are a deep red. While others are red with yellow and orange tones or red with blue and purple tones. A natural ruby pendant should come with a certificate of authenticity. Lab created, also known as synthetic rubies are very affordable. Labs created rubies are absolutely beautiful and it is hard to tell the difference between a natural and a lab created ruby.
The setting you select has an impact on the price of your ruby pendant. Some things for consider are do you want it set in gold? If you so, do you want yellow or white gold? What type of gold do you want 14K or 18K. Because of the expense of gold many people choose 18K over sterling silver. Now you have my 3 tips for buying a ruby pendant. I hope you find these tips helpful and will assist you with purchasing a ruby pendant for yourself or that special someone (Cathy Collins).

Sushi Zanmai @ 1Utama

It's been awhile since I blogged about Malaysia. The land of corrupted policemen brimming with infestation of petty crime such as snatch theft, bold break ins and what not. Whatever it is, it is still the place I call home.

Early in the year when my cousins from Australia were in Malaysia, before one of them went back to Melbourne, we went to Sushi Zanmai at 1Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya, seeing how he LOVES Japanese food.

I've always had my reservations about Sunshi Zanmai- the price and the absurdly long queue. When we reached there, there was already a looooong queue but seeing that my other cousin is somewhat handicapped and uses a walker to get about, we were let in to our tables somewhat fast.

What is Japanese food without Hot Ocha!

A must have at Jap restaurants- soft shell crab!

However, the one's here weren't that great. The sushi didn't look fresh and the soft shell crab was more soggy than crisp. I miss the one in Johor Bahru at Pelangi Mall.

My tuna maki!

My must-have sushi at Japanese restaurants and because of this, MsJuice's says I don't eat real sushi. To her, real sushi are those salmon, other raw fish, pickles kind.

Cawan mushi

Fare-thee-well Jo Schmo!

Basically, my brother, cousin and I shared a few sushis and don. Can't remember the names as this was sooo many months ago food outing. I still stand by that it wasn't that great IMHO. Besides, it's really hot over there. Perhaps too many bright lights/lamps. I wouldn't recommend people to go there- if they are in a rush or if it's peak time.

My cousin's fish that my fatty me was trying to show how it's so tiny and not worth it for the price you pay! Or at least, I think that was what I was trying to say when my brother took this super unflattering picture of me!

My other cousin's call for desert- ice cream in wafer. Usually one can't go very wrong with desserts but guess I was wrong.

I still don't like the food at Sushi Zanmai and I don't see a reason for the loooong queue. SERIOUSLY. Anyone care to enlighten me??!!

Kooky Pics #281 Dainty Dazzle

You and me

Picture taken from HERE.

I hate how you taunt me,
how you have me twisted in knots.
All I want is to be free,
and yet you're constantly in my thoughts.

How did I let you have this hold on me,
this tight, unshakable grip.
Were we meant to be,
but we will never know as you let me slip.

I dream of you, night after night.
You put me in a quandary, I wonder why.
It's all your fault you left without a fight.
Perhaps all you want is just to see me cry.

Time will past and all will fade,
You were all baloney.
Call a spade a spade,
But you will just be, yet another memory.

Gold Pendant

Pendants are adornments for necklaces. The most popular styles are lockets and crucifixes. If you are looking to buy gold pendant for a necklace you already own or buying a necklace with a pendant included you should find all of the relevant information included here. Pendants are often made from various precious metals and decorated with precious minerals or an engraved pattern.
As with most gold jewellery, pendants can be made from yellow and white gold. As gold is not naturally white it is worth being mindful that, over time white gold may need to be restored. A 9 carat, solid gold pendant could contain around 35% pure gold whereas and 18 carat solid gold pendant would contain 75% pure gold. This drastically changes the price. Any solid gold jewellery should be engraved with a hallmark. 9ct gold should have the number '375' engraved and 18ct gold will have '750'.
As a rule of thumb silver pendants should be available for less than £50 unless they are particularly heavy, higher grade than sterling or are set with stones that require a higher price. Plain or engraved 9ct yellow gold pendants should cost £50 - £100. Additional stones such as Sapphire, Peridot or Amethyst may require a price tag upwards of £200. Rubies and Diamonds will cost significantly more (Luke Hynek).

Gold Pendant

Pendants are adornments for necklaces. The most popular styles are lockets and crucifixes. If you are looking to buy gold pendant for a necklace you already own or buying a necklace with a pendant included you should find all of the relevant information included here. Pendants are often made from various precious metals and decorated with precious minerals or an engraved pattern.
As with most gold jewellery, pendants can be made from yellow and white gold. As gold is not naturally white it is worth being mindful that, over time white gold may need to be restored. A 9 carat, solid gold pendant could contain around 35% pure gold whereas and 18 carat solid gold pendant would contain 75% pure gold. This drastically changes the price. Any solid gold jewellery should be engraved with a hallmark. 9ct gold should have the number '375' engraved and 18ct gold will have '750'.
As a rule of thumb silver pendants should be available for less than £50 unless they are particularly heavy, higher grade than sterling or are set with stones that require a higher price. Plain or engraved 9ct yellow gold pendants should cost £50 - £100. Additional stones such as Sapphire, Peridot or Amethyst may require a price tag upwards of £200. Rubies and Diamonds will cost significantly more (Luke Hynek).

Kooky Pics #280 Long Greenies

Teetotaler Thursday

I must say, I had doubts about today. I mean, who wouldn't if they woke up to horrendous itches signifying yet another bouts of dreadful rashes. Hurriedly had my shower but in the midst of my glorious bath, my eyes started to ITCH! YES! MY FRIGGING EYES!!!

I mean, COME ON!! Seriously. Having this on and off unbearable rashes for the past few months has been a real pain. Body is one thing but the eyes??!!! Anyways, I resisted the urge to rub them and it slowly subsided.

Do not fancy the new Villa & Hut tables and chairs at Carindale Mall.

Besides that untoward incident, today has been a rather productive day. I vacuumed, washed clothes, bedsheets and bathroom mats. Tea break over a Chai Latte and Cajun Spice with Mr. C in between his work.

Silly me. After close to three months of inhabitation in Carindale, Brisbane, I only became a library member today just right before I am headed home to summer-all-year-long Malaysia. Had an awesome time book shopping and borrowed 12 items! It's like I died and went to book heaven. You're probably wondering how am I going to read ALL those books right??! No sweat. I have a plan.

I gleefully passed by Mr. C's shop to show him my babies and then went home exuberantly with my 'babies'- books and groceries.

Unfortunately, Mr. Sun refused to grace me with his sunny rays and instead, Ms. Gloomy Skies made an appearance. The moisture in the air did not help one bit with the drying of my washed clothes from yesterday and neither did it help with the bed sheets hung out to dry in the morning. Hence, I made a trip to the dryer's and put my two dollar's worth of tumble in the dryer.

Whilst waiting for the sheets and clothes to dry, I enjoyed a long overdue chat with my brother. Yes, long distance, I know. Am currently using LEBARA and it's only 3cents per minute to call back home- landline (meaning house phone) and 5cents per minute to call mobile. It used to be 1cent per minute though. Dang! Julia Gillard's fault! Nah. Kidding. *hehe*

Anyways, once my clothes were dried, I drove slightly further down to 7Eleven and bought a Slurpee for Mr. C. Thought it would make a wonderful surprise- rewarding him, after his hard day of labour. Went home, line the sheets back on the bed, folded the clothes and put them away.

My, I do sound rather domesticated. Wonder if that's good or bad.

Picture taken from HERE.

Anyways, as I was putting a little something for dinner, Mr. C came home and we had dinner as Barney Stintson entertained me for two episodes worth of 'HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER proceeded by Courtney Cox, amusing me with for the next hour with her antics in 'COUGAR TOWN. SO going to miss watching them both for that next couple of months!

Picture taken from HERE.

And now, here I am, writing this in the most wittiest, me way possible and it's time to say goodnight folks! May tomorrow be a free-from-rashes day. Pweety please, I implore to the high heavens. Sweet dreams peeps!

Coral Jewelry

Italy is regarded as the center of coral jewelry making and Torre del Greco, which is in close proximity to Naples, is the place the finest coral jewelry in Italy is prepared. Bigger pieces are generally shaped into striking umbrella handles or walking sticks, whereas the smaller pieces are shaped into oval, round or egg shaped beads that are used in rosaries, necklaces and bracelets.
Coral is perfect for carved cameos and is also made into gorgeous earrings, pillboxes, brooches, inlaid jewelry boxes, pendants, belt buckles, rings, tie bars and cuff links as well. A large amount of coral is sold to countries like China and India, where it is utilized in religious ceremonies.
The various colors of coral: Coral is also known as Corallo by the Italians and is found in a lot of distinctions. The following are regarded to be the most excellent for fine jewelry. The Red Coral is a classic and happens to be quite costly as well. This is the most treasured coral as compared to the rest and is in great demand all over the globe due to its solidity, attractiveness, and positive shade. Red Coral is derived from the sandy bed of the Mediterranean, as well as the Gulf of Naples that happens to be in close proximity to Genoa (Victor Epand).

Coral Jewelry

Italy is regarded as the center of coral jewelry making and Torre del Greco, which is in close proximity to Naples, is the place the finest coral jewelry in Italy is prepared. Bigger pieces are generally shaped into striking umbrella handles or walking sticks, whereas the smaller pieces are shaped into oval, round or egg shaped beads that are used in rosaries, necklaces and bracelets.
Coral is perfect for carved cameos and is also made into gorgeous earrings, pillboxes, brooches, inlaid jewelry boxes, pendants, belt buckles, rings, tie bars and cuff links as well. A large amount of coral is sold to countries like China and India, where it is utilized in religious ceremonies.
The various colors of coral: Coral is also known as Corallo by the Italians and is found in a lot of distinctions. The following are regarded to be the most excellent for fine jewelry. The Red Coral is a classic and happens to be quite costly as well. This is the most treasured coral as compared to the rest and is in great demand all over the globe due to its solidity, attractiveness, and positive shade. Red Coral is derived from the sandy bed of the Mediterranean, as well as the Gulf of Naples that happens to be in close proximity to Genoa (Victor Epand).

Kookie Pics # 279 Alien fruit revealed!

This how a passion fruit looks like. =)

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