Arts and Crafts

I dreaded art classes at school.. It seemed like everyone else in the class could draw or make things with their hands while I was the only odd one out.

There was a classmate who was very good at drawing. Each year, her drawings would be entered into and win competitions. My desk mate was very good at crafts. Once she weaved some ketupat (casings to cook compressed rice) and had the Art teacher ask her questions about the techniques she'd used in making them.

In our final exams one year, some of my friends pitied my lack of talent and helped me in my Art assignment. I would never forget your kindness, Harriet!

So when I got the arts and crafts bug one day, even I was surprised at what I made...

Not a bad effort huh? A little bag with a ribbon, and a card for the birthday girl. Pretty in pink!