Hello, friends! Welcome to my new apartment in Penang! I'm settling in pretty nicely at the new place, both at home and at work. I know I'm still terribly behind in visiting most of you, but I'm trying my best. It's a slow, slow progress I'm making in trying to get back into the momentum of blogging and I hope to get things back to normal soon; I'm 90 percent there (I think).
As promised, this is a mini virtual tour of my humble 680 sq.ft. apartment. It's a small place but still very comfortable. My mom and sister Cat had done so much in helping me clean and arrange the place preliminarily (thank you, both!).
As promised, this is a mini virtual tour of my humble 680 sq.ft. apartment. It's a small place but still very comfortable. My mom and sister Cat had done so much in helping me clean and arrange the place preliminarily (thank you, both!).
Once again, welcome to my apartment!
The sofa set belongs to the landlord. I'm glad that they are all dark brown in color (my favorite color!). The curtains were picked out by my mom and sister. I switched the light brown curtains provided by the landlord into my room. The red carpet is from IKEA and as you can see, books are everywhere in the house: on the coffee table and on the sofas!My S$2 (~US$1.45) indoor slippers bought at Daiso, Plaza Singapura! I should have bought a few more pairs...
Bubba the brown bear and my "little son"
This is the ARC of the soon-to-be-released Driven to Ink by my favorite author and a good friend, Karen E. Olson. I've finished reading the novel and enjoyed it! Now I can't wait for the fourth book, Ink Flamingo...
She is so sweet to autograph it. Here's what she said: To Alice - Hope your move & new job go smoothly - and keep posting pictures! Best, Karen :) Many thanks for the book and for autographing it, Karen! I just have to post this picture because it has her special message that is related to my move and new job in Penang. And you know what? I was totally surprised when John Valeri, another good friend and fellow blogger, told me to check the "Acknowledgments" section. I did, and my name was mentioned alongside a few other book bloggers such as Wendy, Christina, and Iliana! I am super excited! Again, thank you, Karen!
On the wall is a sketch done by a Chinese artist while I was vacationing in Sydney with my mom. Then, there's Charco the Dooodoll and rocking moo, both given by my former colleagues when I left my previous company. I miss them already!
My dining table that doubles as my working desk.
My two very handsome boys, Loverboy Teddy Bear and Combat Bear, on my queen-sized bed. I ♥ my boys!
Have a great week ahead!
Alice....these shots were terrific. So glad to see you getting settled. You sound happy!!! yay
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diane! Indeed, I am. YAY! I'm also happy to know you like the shots.
ReplyDeleteI love your new apartment! It looks so clean and modern and organized! I'm impressed. If it were me, there would still be boxes everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI'm your new blog subscriber via email & totally, I'm loving your new apartment & the books, too! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your award and your apartment is great! So glad to hear you're settling in well. Take care.
ReplyDeleteWow Alice, it all looks so absolutely fantastic! I love the colors and how organized you are. I used to be organized but not anymore! lol. Love the curtains - they go so well in there. I'm so glad you're moved in and happy my friend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! You did a wonderful job. Everything is so neat and tidy. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your move and your job, Alice! Your house looks neat and organised! I'm glad to hear that you're settling in well and smoothly.
ReplyDeleteHey, congrats! Such a cute & lovely little place! Love the red + black combo! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is totally cool!It's simple and organized.But I love books everywhere too ;p
ReplyDeleteWow I LOOOOVE your new apartment, it's so cool. It sounds like you're getting nicely settled in Penang :)
ReplyDeleteI love your new apartment! That cabinet that your radio sits on is awesome.
ReplyDeleteSandy: Thank you! I progressively cleared out the boxes. They're mainly my books anyway. LOL!
ReplyDeleteDear ME: Thank you for subscribing to my blog! I really appreciated it. I'm glad you like my apartment. I'm coming over to your blog now. :)
Renee: Thanks for your well wishes! I'm having loads of fun here.
Dar: Thank you! Believe me, I'm kind of sloppy as well. I think my mom and sister did a great job with the curtains and the housekeeping. Haha!
Wendy: Thank you! I really enjoy living in my apartment now. It's a small space so it's really easy to maintain.
Melody: Thanks, my friend!
Shortcake: Thanks! It's actually red and dark brown. The brown looks like black on camera. Hehe...
Darlyn: Thank you! I think we booklovers just love having the books all around us.
Pinkilili: Thank you! I am totally enjoying myself. *GRIN*
Jen: Thanks! I kept all my CDs, DVDs and books in it.
Alice...Thanks for bringing us to visit your new apartment. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI am reading a book that takes place in Penang. I think of you so much as I read it. Have you heard of it, The Gift of Rain by Tan Twan Eng? I love his writing...absolutely beautiful. Here is what he says about the sea...
"Even when I was a child the sea whispered to me, whispered and spoke to me in a lanuage I assumed only I understood. It embraced me in its wamr currents; it dissolved my rae when I was angry at the world; it chased me as I ran along the shore, curled itself around my shins, tempting me to walk farther and farther out until I became a part of its unending vastness." page 26, The Gift of Rain, Tan Twan Eng
What do you think? Awesome right?
Gosh, it’s awesome, Wisteria! Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m ashamed to say I haven’t read this book and I need to go get it now. I’ve heard a lot about this author, though. I’m going shopping this weekend, so book shopping is definitely in the agenda. And this book I must get.
ReplyDeleteI’m very happy that you like my apartment! And I’m also very happy that you were thinking of me. Thank you…
What a lovely apartment! Like the bears. My Dad sent me a Vermont Teddy Bear a few years ago. They're great
ReplyDeleteYour apartment is great. I LOVE the red :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow. I love your color scheme and the nice clean lines of everything. Your space looks so inviting. I bet you love being there.
ReplyDeleteI love your new apartment Alice. The colors, the teddys, the books...you have great taste!
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Alice, nice place! - waiyee
ReplyDeleteYour apartment looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing the photos.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new apartment Alice, it looks fresh and clean :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new home. Everything looks so lovely and so well organized!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new home Alice. It's beautiful and looks really cozy. Good luck in all your new endeavors.
ReplyDeleteI love the black/white/red themes of your home. I think it look great! I can imagine feeling very comfortable and relaxing there :) And the Teddy bears is a nice touch to your new home -- welcome home! :)
ReplyDeletevery neat! and i like the color! *repeat comment from fb teehee*
ReplyDeletealicejie, hope everything is well for you there in penang. will be going thee in october, then we can hang out! hehe
Terri: That's really wonderful! Gotta love Vermont Teddy Bears! I read that a new design has come out and it's a picnic bear with a bag that when you unfold, becomes a blanket!
ReplyDeleteStacy: Thanks! I love the red too!
Beth: Thanks! It's a small apartment but you're right. I love being there.
Naida: Thanks! All these things make me happy... They make being away from home less painful. LOL
Wai Yee: Thanks!
Carol: My pleasure... :)
Violet, Kathleen, Rachel, Julia: Thank you, ladies!
Denise! Terima kasih! Everything's great here. I hope to see you in October. We can hang together. Weeeee~~~
welcome to Penang, Alice :)
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