busy like an ant

busy busy busy this week. not only this week but the past week and up coming week. stress level building up everyday. lab reports, assignment, test and quizes. after another two week term exams coming up and i really can't wait for holidays. i love christmas or thanks giving( in the more ang mo way) i like the season. oh! and in fashion class this week we started drawing figures for our collection. like having professional teaching on how to draw. i really like this subject, too bad i only can take this subject once. i really need my holidays and to really relax myself. ohya and the pictures above are chilling out with my girls last week. people enjoy your weekends. 

it's fall

it's fall now, ofcause in other countries. how i wish we have fall in Singapore, but it's okay this few days have been cold enough. while typing this i'm wearing my thick pull over sweater and wrap in blanket. schools hectic  this semester. short semester but lotsa things to do. still working at hard rock, i've been lack of sleep this few months because of working. i'm thinking to stop working already. exams nearing and lots of projects to do. really can't wait for my holidays to come quickly. work and schools been keeping me busy and i don't really have free time like the past and do nothing. maybe it's better like that. my neck hurts from yesterday. OUCH! i can't even turn left or right. sissy finished o levels. enjoying her lovely holidays and preparing for prom. i missed those days. i miss hanging and chilling with my girlfriends. poly make people busy.

ohya, the pictures above are from C.I.P work last saturday. we went collecting newspapers from house to house like how we did in seconday school days. weekends arrive faster, so that i could catch up with my sleep. i love my sleep.

http://www.japanvisitor.com/index.php?cID=359&pID=1133

漆器

The history of Japanese lacquer has its origins in Ancient China. Lacquer cups, shields, tables, toilet boxes, and musical instruments have been found in Chinese tombs dating from the 5th Century B.C. Decorative techniques used at that time involved attachment of pieces of gold and silver foil, ivory, and mother-of-pearl shell, since lacquer is also a highly effective adhesive. The varied techniques of lacquer application later spread to most Southeast Asian countries along with Japan. However, it wasn’t until centuries later that interest was shown nationwide in lacquerware as a commodity, and the Japanese lacquer industry became increasingly active with support of its government and craft guilds. Carpenters throughout the country were producing lacquer bowls, trays, and tables. Beginning with such utilitarian lacquerware in cinnabar and black, cities such as Kyoto, Edo (Tokyo), and Kanazawa begun producing lavishly decorated lacquerware featuring Maki-e (gold dust), silver, and mother-of-pearl inlay. It is clear to all that Japan’s lacquerware enjoyed great popularity, similar to that of Chinese porcelain in Europe during the 17th and 18th Centuries.

mingeiarts prides itself in its range of Japanese antique decorative and vintage lacquerware for everyday use.

http://www.mingeiarts.com/discover/lacquerware/lacquerware-shikki/

My Lab Report.
p.s: do not read, if you read you must be crazy! cause it's freaking long! i have no microsoft office in laptop so i type in blog than copy and paste in my home desktop tomorrow. (:


DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF SOAP AND DETERGENT IN HARD WATER.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background Information

1.1.1 Contents of Hard Water
Hard water contains water that has calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+) ions which will form when ground water flows over limestone and other mineral rock.


1.1.2 Contents of Soft Water
Soft water which are water that contains few or no calcium or magnesium ions. It will be formed when calcium and magnesium ions are replaced with sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+).


1.1.3 Contents of Soap
Soap is a substance that is derived from alkali acting on natural oils it emulsifies oil into tiny droplets which can be easily washed away. Although when using a good cleaning agent, the soap's effectiveness is reduced when used in hard water and suds will not be observed in hard water. When using soap in hard water, the calcium and magnesium ions in hard water react with soap to form a insoluble precipitate (residue) known as scum, thus it reduce the soap's effectiveness (Smith and Walker, 2007)


1.1.4 Contents of Detergents
Detergents are soap-like cleaning properties. They are made from synthetic products and chiefly petroleum derivatives. It contain the chemical, EDTA, which softens water. Where EDTA forms a soluble complex when in contact to hard water. Detergents won't form an insoluble precipitate (scum) when in contact with calcium-EDTA complex or magnesium-EDTA complex. The advantage is it lather well in both hard and soft water, it is also used widely in industry as it is able to disperse oil and hold dirt in suspension.


1.1.5 Contents of Oil
Oil is an organic substance that is insoluble in water. When mixed with soap, it is dispersed into tiny droplets which can be easily washed away.