Flying off 2night SQ285

somethingmagickal will take a break and head off to NZ !

will be back for MAAD in may or june.....

till nexttime....... see u guys and gals around ! ^__^

have fun and be happy !!

intuitive drawing for sharon at maad

opps forgotten to post up sharon's intuitive drawing earlier this week...

cos it was taken with my hp and not the camera ....

so heres the pic !! *smile*

taken at MAAD 3th Feb 2007 !

Belly laughs

As children, we laugh hundreds of times each day, delighted by the newness of living. When we reach adulthood, however, we tend to not allow ourselves to let go in a good belly laugh.

Inviting laughter back into our lives is simply a matter of making the conscious decision to laugh. Though most of us are incited to laugh only when exposed to humor or the unexpected, each of us is capable of laughing at will.

A laugh that comes from the belly carries with it the same positive effects whether prompted by a funny joke or consciously willed into existence. When our laughter comes from the core of our being, it permeates every cell in our physical selves, beginning in the center and radiating outward, until we are not merely belly laughing but rather body laughing.

Laughter has been a part of the human mode of expression since before evolution granted us the art of speech. Through it, we connected with allies while demonstrating our connection with people we didn't know.

In the present, laughter allows us to enjoy positive shared experiences with strangers and loved ones alike. Yet solitary laughter carries with it its own slew of benefits. An energetic and enthusiastic bout of whole-body laughter exercises the muscles, the lungs, and the mind in equal measure, leaving us feeling relaxed and content.

When we laugh heartily at life's ridiculousness instead of responding irritably, our focus shifts. Anger, stress, guilt, and sadness no longer wield any influence over us, and we are empowered to make light of what we originally feared.

Laughter also opens our hearts, letting love and light in, changing our perspective, and enabling us to fix our attention on what is positive in our lives.It is easy to laugh when we feel good, but it is when the world appears dim that we most need laughter in our lives.

Our laughter then resonates through our hearts, filling the empty spaces with pure, unadulterated joy. We regain our footing in the moment and remember that no sorrow is powerful enough to rob us of our inborn happiness.

When we understand that uninhibited laughter is the food of the soul, nourishing us from within, we know instinctively that life is worthwhile.

e weekend at MAAD

first weekend at MAAD was quiet....interesting......freezing cold due to the aircon!!!! on sat i sold a stone bag and someone adopted N2 (tree elves/faeries series) and i drew an intuitive drawing for sharon too !

on sun i sold 2 stone bags bought by a loving mother and daughter ! and had 5 intuitive drawing done on the spot for people ! tht included edward too !! and by the end of the day....few of us went for a simple fare at maxwell market for dinner and had chats for a while too ! it was nice to gather with friends after a long day...... most of the time while we were at maad and when theres no crowd....we chatted and joked and we munched lots !!! hahahah..... ^__^

i'll miss u guys when i am over in NZ ! see u all again in MAAD MAy !

feb 2th 2007

"To paint with ya heart" Workshop.

This is a unique and interesting workshop whereby one will learn to put away their logical mind and to paint their first canvas by listening to their heart’s soul . . .

It will be a two hour journey where each participant discovers his/her joys and getting back in tune with their inner child / inner soul where they venture on a rediscovery self journey as they start their painting.

All materials will be provided and each will bring back a canvas painting with their own creations on it.

There will also be a time to share with others on why and how did they come to create their own special painting.

Investment: $100.

Facilitator: Ayako Goh www.somethingmagickal.com

Max participants : 4 pax . ( right now theres 3 ppl enrolled)

Location: Waka Gallery . ( do enquire if you are interested )

Cont with Tree Elves/Faeries ...

Tree Elves/Faeries collection !

< No 1


< No.3 & No.4



No. 5


heres part of the collections ^__^

Tiring sunday !

ah just got back from no.45 east coast road .
we delivered some of my artworks over this afternoon for consignment at coffeeshowcase !

so if u are living in the east and around the area plzs do drop by coffeeshowcase to see my acrylic paintings ! e artworks are showcased on the second level and first level as well .

its a cafe cum showcase place.... cool to chill out with friends over chats n snacks !

Birthstones

Birthstones (Aquarius)Birth Stones for January 20th - February 18th. Moss Agate, Amethyst, Angelite, Garnet and Haematite.


Birthstones (Pisces)Birth Stones for February 19th - March 20th. Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Coral, Bloodstone and Verdite.


Birthstones (Aries)Birth Stones for March 21st - April 19th. Aventurine, Citrine, Haematite, Jade and Apache Tears.


Birthstones (Taurus)Birth Stones for April 20th - May 20th. Carnelian, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Red Jasper and Jade.


Birthstones (Gemini)Birth Stones for May 21st - June 20th. Moonstone, Citrine, Jade, Howlite and Agate.


Birthstones (Cancer)Birth Stones for June 21st - July 22nd. Calcite, Carnelian, Moonstone, Tektite and Chrysoprase.


Birthstones (Leo)Birth Stones for July 23rd - August 22nd. Leopardskin Rhyolite, Jasper, Tiger Iron, Citrine and Carnelian.


Birthstones (Virgo)Birth Stones for August 23rd - September 22nd. Peridot, Amazonite, Snowflake Obsidian, Jasper and Chiastolite.


Birthstones (Libra)Birth Stones for September 23rd - October 22nd. Chrysoprase, Citrine, Lepidolite, Rose Quartz and Moonstone


Birthstones (Scorpio)Birth Stones for October 23rd - November 21st. Unakite, Rhodocrosite, Labradorite, Moonstone and Quartz.


Birthstones (Sagittarius)Birth Stones for November 22nd - December 21st. Rhyolite, Sodalite, Labradorite, Malachite and Obsidian.


Birthstones (Capricorn)Birth Stones for December 22nd - January 19th. Agate, Flourite, Tiger Eye, Garnet and Smoky Quartz.

Family Ceremonies

Life’s journeys may sometimes take us away from our families and friends, but there are many ways to stay connected. Aside from making use of the technology available—speaking on the phone or seeing each other from across cyberspace—we can create simple ceremonies using nature and our own thoughts to connect our hearts across the miles.

The first step in creating your ceremony is to look to nature for similarities in the different surroundings. The second step is agreeing upon something that is meaningful to all involved.

If your mother loves birds, then perhaps each time you hear a bird chirp, you can think of her and mentally send love. You may choose the sight of a butterfly, the feel of a breeze or raindrops, or the scent of flowers to remind you of a special someone. The pink glow of sunset might be your favorite time to send a thought, or perhaps the warming oranges of sunrise.

We can all see the sun, the moon, and an array of twinkling stars when we look to the skies. The monthly full moon may be your time to connect with your loved ones, or the first star you see each night, knowing that they, too, are gazing into the night sky and sending love.

You could choose a day that you would usually celebrate together, such as a holiday or a solstice. If you once shared Sunday brunches in the garden, you can! each seek out a garden on Sundays. Or you can choose a specific time and account for the time difference in order to connect by heart and mind at exactly the same moment.

With practice, we may learn to recognize the feeling that comes when a loved one sends energy our way, and the feeling of soul-to-soul communication. In this case, distance may indeed make our connections stronger.

There is certainly much to make us think of our close friends and loved ones often, but when we decide upon a reminder together, we create a simple ceremony of connection that defies any distance.

Traditions of Chinese New Year

e first weekend of MAAD 2007 happens to be near to the Chinese New Year Festival and Valentine's Day !!!

According to Chinese tradition during Chinese New Year, it is the norm to "throw out the old and bring in the new ". A great excuse for people to ‘shop till you drop’ and get something new – be it for your loved ones or yourself!

So shop ShOp sHoP at MAAD on 3th-4th feb 2007 11am till 8pm ! (sat n sun )

Try our lucky dip bags !!! Bring home ya very own Tree Elves/Faeries for the new year to usher in good wishes and lucks!!!

Have a new colorful painting in ya room/space !

Have ya personal Intuitive Drawing drawn On the Spot for the new year 2007!!

See ya at MAAD !! ^__^

Sundays WithoUt MaAD

ahh lets see.....
our sundays without Maad ...

Hmmm...... going out with friends ! LAzing at Home watching Cartoons ! Creating new Tree Elves n FAeries !

These handpainted tree elves/faeries are going for adoptions on the First Weekends 3th-4th Feb of MAAD.

I'm on the journey of creating no.8 now ...... there will only be 10 of them ready for this collection .

Adoption fees will be determined soon .....Ho HO hooo........ ^__^

I've got 2 customers in line already for choosing of these lovely enchanting works !! they are waiting patiently for now ! Cool cool......i'm falling in love with all of them ....each has its own characters and unique features....He he he *wink*

Ah magickal enchanting beings.....thankyou for showing me ya faces for me to create all of u !!!!

Soon........

MAAD sunday 2007

PS: help spread the words to ya friends !!!


MAAD SUnday MArket 2007 @ Maxwell rd

The 1st MAAD in 2007 is on 3rd & 4th Feb, the first weekends of February! :)

MAAD in 2007 will be a once a month 2 days platform for original creative works to shout loud and sell well! We will gather every first Sat & Sun of the month, 11am-8pm.






Travel by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
Nearest MRT station is 0.15km away.
Take the East West Line (green) and
Stop at "Tanjong Pagar" (EW15)



Travel by Taxi
If you are taking a taxi, please tell the driver to go to
Red dot traffic or former traffic police headquarter
At Maxwell road.



Travel by Bus
Nearest Bus Stop is 0.13km away,
With the following services available:
SBS - 10, 100, 107, 130, 162, 16M, 196, 65M, 70, 89M, 97
SMRT - 75

30th dec 06 maadster gathering

heres the pic of 30th dec 06 MAadsters gathering hehehe
was quite cool actually from not knowing each other names to getting to know each other a little bit by bit hehehhe ....

hopefully in 2007 all of us get more chance to interact and have fun !!!


Thks for bringing all the food stuffs everyone !!!! hugzs...... ^__^

Seven Quick Fixes To Feel Better

The signals our bodies use to tell us we need to cleanse ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally are multifaceted and often mirror symptoms we associate with illness. If we heed these signs, we not only feel better quickly but also stave off poor health before it can start. These quick fixes for common ailments can get you started.

1. Applying pressure to the acupressure point between the thumb and forefinger can release blockages causing pain, tension, and fatigue. You can relieve a headache naturally by squeezing for 20 seconds and releasing for 10 seconds, without letting go, four times.

2. To breathe freely, irrigate your nasal passages with a neti pot and warm salt water. As you clear and soothe the sinuses, congestion associated with allergies or infection will gradually disappear.

3. Apple cider vinegar is a powerful purifying and detoxifying agent. Soaking for 20 minutes in a warm bath infused with two cups of apple cider vinegar pulls toxins from the body and can clear blocked energy.

4. The foods you eat can have a profound impact on your outlook and mood. Eating a small yet satisfying meal rich in complex carbohydrates can lift your spirit and help you let go of feelings of anger, irritability, and depression.

5. Anxiety and fear dissipate quickly when countered with conscious breathing because concentrating on the breath enables you to refocus your attention inward. You can ground yourself and regain your usual calm by taking a series of deep belly breaths as you visualize your feet growing roots that stretch miles down into the earth.

6. Though tuning out can seem counterproductive, a few minutes spent lost in daydreams or listening to soothing music can help you see your circumstances from a new angle when you feel frustrated.

7. If you feel ill health coming on, brew a wellness elixir. Simmer three sliced lemons, one teaspoon freshly grated ginger, one clove freshly minced garlic, and one quarter teaspoon cayenne pepper in five cups water until the lemons are soft and pale. Strain a portion into a mug and add honey by tablespoons until you can tolerate the taste. Drinking this potent mixture of antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal ingredients three times each day can ensure your symptoms never progress into a full-blown illness.

Handmade Mystery Lucky Dip Stone Bag

Yo Hooooo !!!!! Try this out ^__^

my lucky dip stone mystery bag at $10 each ! works in a way whereby if u have any questions in ya mind...think abt the q ...then pick whichever bag that calls out to u ...and the answer will be drawn on the stone inside the bag !

And if you do not have any questions at all .... just pick whichever color bag u are attracted to ... and you'll find yaself with a lovely handpainted stone with a short note inside the bag ...

these stones are collected by me on my travels !

its quite amazing !! try it out !!

9th-10th dec 06 Takashimaya iforum event

9th - 10th Dec 2006 iforum Takashimaya

SomethingMagickal was here over the weekends to help raise funds for the business times budding artist funds !

GreenField 24th nov 06

GreenField 06 down at plaza singapura 24thnov06

Somethingmagickal is here too !

Shu n ayako ^__^

Softening Judgment

It is our natural inclination to judge people, since it happens without our even thinking about it. We take one look and summarize a whole person-overweight, pretty, stylish, sloppy. This habit comes from the mind's need to categorize the world in order to be able to function without becoming overwhelmed. When we judge, we are looking for pertinent information, trying to determine whether the person approaching is a threat, an ally, or someone we don't need to worry about. This way of looking at people makes sense in a dangerous context, but in our daily lives it leads to an overly simplistic reading of the people we meet.

If you have ever judged someone dismissively, only to have them become a dear friend once you got to know them, you know the hazards of the judgment cycle firsthand. An experience like that may have led you to soften your natural tendency to believe your first impressions. We will always notice things about the people we meet, but as we become more conscious of the shortcomings of judgment, we won't be satisfied with our surface observations. We may notice that someone is driving an expensive car, but we will decide whether to befriend her based on getting to know her over time. We will not rule out a friendship with someone with messy hair, especially if he turns out to have a great sense of humor and a kind heart. Liking or disliking a person is a choice you will naturally make, but it will be after you have gotten to know them.

Next time you notice yourself judging somebody, try to send love, light, or blessings to the person you were judging. Then try to listen to them openly or look them in the eye and learn something about them. If this is not easy for you, remember not to judge yourself either. Trust that with practice, you will successfully disable your habitual patterns. As you do, you will find a whole new dimension of perception opening up to you, allowing you to see beyond the surface and into the essence of the people you meet.

2nd try at what tarot card am i

PS: even when i click on diff ans to some questions..i ended up with the moon card again ! hmmmm ~__~

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
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