pAsTeL CoRnEr

where I blog about the fun things I do to entertain myself…

when the husband goes shopping

Recently, my husband has been shopping for different electronic products. Last December, he bought a home server where he saved all our files. The other month he bought a 22″ LG flat screen for his computer; last week it was a JVC micro component and two days after that, in came a 24″ Sony [...]


lent starts today

Today is Ash Wednesday. For Catholics all over the world, it marks the start of the Lent season. Lent is the time to contemplate on the sufferings of Christ and to repent for our sins. It is about penitence, prayer and giving up the little pleasures we enjoy from day to day [...]


tie a yellow ribbon

“Whoa, tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree
It’s been three long years
Do ya still want me?
If I don’t see a ribbon round the old oak tree
I’ll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don’t see a yellow ribbon round the old oak tree.”
Is that song familiar to you? I [...]


how do you relax when you’re stressed?

Zzzzzzz I’ve been lacking sleep for the last three days already. I’ve been moving from one place to another, and meeting old friends every day which leaves me little time for sleep! Even when we’re staying in a comfortable high story hotel room, that still doesn’t give me the chance to rest. Do [...]