Fancy illustration: Spiracha sauce

Date acquired: We are never without it

Emotional worth: 2 stars

I'm more of a Tobasco fan, but Mat could not survive a day without Spiracha. It's funny how people can have such a tight emotional attachment with their spices. Some people even take their spice of choice everywhere they go, just in case there is a need for it. I have known people who bring their own chilli flakes to outings and I'm pretty sure I've read an article where this girl has her own miniature version of Spiracha for her handbag. I guess everyone has their own level of addiction. What's yours?

Aerogard

Date acquired: Summer 2011
Emotional worth: 5 stars

This is no exaggeration, mosquitoes loves me, they love me so much they will make strategic plans just so that they can suck on my sweet sweet blood. I told Mat once and he thought I was crazy until the night he saw an army of mosquitoes attacking me while him and his family looked on not even getting a tiny sting. They were horrified and could not believe their eyes, I honestly don't think any of them saw me the same way ever since.

Oh Aerogard, what will I ever do without you? You save me from armies of blood thirsty mosquitoes just so I can go for long bush walks, watch outdoor movies, have picnics with loved ones and sleep tight like a baby at night.

On a side note, this is my 100th post. This blog has evolved quite a lot since it started, from an illustration only blog to crafty projects, cooking adventures and just general random ramblings. People say you should only really focus on one topic and stick with it, but I would not do it any other way. Happy 100th post my little bloggy friend.

Spoilt

Look what came into the mail the other day. A  lovely package exchange  from Leslie aka  Little Letters . The idea behind this package exchange is to send your exchange buddy a present with an emphasis on pretty packaging. Our partners were picked randomly and all we were given was a list of 5 of their favourite things and 5 words describing their style. 

Well as you can tell, Leslie went all out with packaging! How beautiful is the wrapping paper, and the neon ribbon!!! It was so beautiful I didn't even want to open it. After about 5 minutes of oohing and ahhing, and with prompting by Mat, I finally opened it. I haven't felt so giddy in a long time.

And look what's in the packaging! A print by Dawn Tan, a hand printed postcard set and a pack of gift tags in the most adorable shapes! No amount of exclamation marks can describe how happy I am with the presents. 

Now I am really concern that Leslie will be disappointed by what I have planned for her...